I really do take your point Ryn. I don't want to be a minister (I can just see God rolling her/his eyes at the thought! ).

I have done a bit of work with grief & that's the area I want to be in. Trauma & grief. However I don't want to be a psychologist (at least I dom't think I do... )

I already have a nursing background - I have almost decided on doing a grad dip in counselling next year. However, I like the idea of taking spirituality into my work. Thus the idea of doing chaplaincy.

I don't personally believe that God/Universe/Universal Energy has boundaries of religion. I know I feel differently than you do Ryn & I honor & respect your beliefs just as I honor and respect less mainstream beliefs.

I feel it unjust that chaplaincy has to be based on Christianity - especially in our hospitals/emergency services. So I am sure I'm not the only one who's felt this. So, I am wondering if there is an area for this...