The Universal Life Church is a multi-denominational organization whose sole message is one of tolerance and acceptance. Their motto is "We are all children of the same universe." This motto expresses the commonality of ALL humans.  Ian's personal saying of "We are different facets of the same jewel" tries to express the individual's uniqueness within the commonality.
 

         As a minister of the church Ian is technically allowed to perform weddings and funerals, receive confessions, and absolve sin, but Ian does not generally observe or practice any of these rights.