I was a "Reverend'' licensed by the Universal Life Church back in the 1970's...one year before I became a Christian (actually I was into Zen/Eastern Tao mishmash. Anyhow back then it only cost $2.50 /year to maintain your license. What did it take to be a minister? I told you $2.50 and no certain belief. It was State recognized as well. I tore it up later when I did become a Christian.