Yesterday my wife went to the “Ipsos Reid i-Say” site. Yes, this is the Ipsos Reid that does all sorts of surveys the world over!!
She had received an invitation to part of their research base. Here’s what the invitation said in part:
Some people believe special offers or participating for chances to win prizes means there has to be a catch. But at Ipsos i-Say, one of the leading market research companies in the world, we work closely with people like you to make sure we get real opinion.
So, she headed to the designated site to sign up to be part of their on-going surveys, particularly as they look to help companies tailor their products.
The first thing is to complete a personal profile. Of course, there were many times that she was reminded that this was private information.
So, when she came to the part asking for information on her spouse’s occupation, she looked through the list to find “clergy”.
Not there!
A few centuries ago clergy were the most educated, highly prized for their wisdom, and a the core of a society.
How we have fallen!!
And especially when “clergy” is one of the most selfless “jobs” in the world !!
I like to think it is not how clergy have failed but how society as a whole has been so influenced by the evil forces in everyday life. Keep a stiff upper lip. Regardless of any survey, some of us believe our clergy are the heart of the community and are worthy of notoriety. Regards.