The Who Said of the Greatest Magnitude
Judges are just people. Because of their training and experience, they are either elected or institutionally appointed to serve as judges. Judges consider the law, weigh the facts and make decisions. Finally, they speak the words, "innocent," "guilty," "granted," or "denied." Their word is usually final, unless there is a valid appeal.
Ministers are just people. Because of their training and experience, they are institutionally appointed to serve as clergy. Ministers consider the law, weigh the facts and make decisions. Finally, they speak the words, "I pronounce you..." and their word is usually final. Once "pronounced" husband and wife, only death or divorce can dissolve the contract.
A community college professor used to say that "judges and ministers are the who said of the greatest magnitude." While ministers and judges are just people, their very words seal the future of countless individuals.
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