Choose your religion!

[vniow]

Yeah yeah, it's gimmicky but it's kinda fun.

I'm a Neo-pagan.http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/veronica/grinning.gif

click (http://www.selectsmart.com/RELIGION/)

[krossfyter]

i think ive done this before under another website.


i was protestant something or other... (quaker or some crap).

[MacBandit]

Tested and according to it I'm a Mahayana Buddhism.


My personal belief is not in the power that resides within everything. Simply a spirit of the Universe per se. Also non violence is very important.

[Mr. Anderson]

Very interesting - don't know what it all really means though - I had a 95% (#4) for Neo-Pagan, even though I don't believe in more than one God, very weird. And Jehovah's Witness came in last, ha!

D

[Goblin2099]

100% Theravada Buddhism.
Could've been worse;)

[ChicagoMac]

Very interesting... I didn't have to take the test to know what I am (Christian) since I do know what I believe. It saddens me that most people don't know WHY they believe what they say they believe. Our beliefs have turned into a bunch of pluralistic slop where whatever you say you believe is what is true. It really is sad.

As far as the test goes, I think some of the questions should be reworded since some of them assume too much.

[jelloshotsrule]

got the orthodox quaker 100%.

odd. dat ain't what i am!

[sturm375]

Just like the last time:

Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (100%)

[diorio]

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule
got the orthodox quaker 100%.

odd. dat ain't what i am!

Me too, that and the liberal quaker. My true religion was number 10, but it was still interesting to see.

[MacBandit]

Originally posted by ChicagoMac
Very interesting... I didn't have to take the test to know what I am (Christian) since I do know what I believe. It saddens me that most people don't know WHY they believe what they say they believe. Our beliefs have turned into a bunch of pluralistic slop where whatever you say you believe is what is true. It really is sad.

As far as the test goes, I think some of the questions should be reworded since some of them assume too much.

You are putting way too much importance on this test. Most of us are taking it just for fun. I know what my real beliefs are and don't need a test to tell me. By the way the test wasn't that far off for me.

[diorio]

Originally posted by MacBandit


I know what my real beliefs are and don't need a test to tell me. By the way the test wasn't that far off for me.


It was kind of interesting to see what the little test would say, but it was pretty far off for me. I don't know if this means I shouldn't be in the religion I am but hopefully I find a religion to fit my beliefs.

[dabirdwell]

Yup.

[MacBandit]

Originally posted by diorio



It was kind of interesting to see what the little test would say, but it was pretty far off for me. I don't know if this means I shouldn't be in the religion I am but hopefully I find a religion to fit my beliefs.

At your age I would definitely find out who you are first. I didn't really have or care about a religion just a few years ago but I knew what I stood for. Eventually that belief formed into a personal religion. If you are good and you do good you have nothing to worry about.

[irmongoose]

I'm 100% Neo-Pagan... I am SUPPOSED to be Hindu, which came in #3 at 93%....

I dunno. This stuff is very very complicated...




irmongoose

[wdlove]

Christian 4 C's Important, whatever religion you choose to be tolerant of others!

[Kethoticus]

After cutting through a dozen pop-ups, I found out that I was everything from neo-pagan to Orthodox Jew. And here I am thinking I was a born-again Christian. Heh... whaddoo I know?

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by diorio

It was kind of interesting to see what the little test would say, but it was pretty far off for me. I don't know if this means I shouldn't be in the religion I am but hopefully I find a religion to fit my beliefs.

This means almost nothing - its a survey on the *web*!!!! Come on! :rolleyes:

If you're going to make a life changing decision based on this info you seriously need to rethink a few things. Don't let it bother you that you didn't get the religion you currently are at worship for. Think of it as a interesting look at all religions and your beliefs in general.

D

[ChicagoMac]

As I said, you need to know why you believe what you believe. Most of us know why we believe Mac is better than PC. How much more should we know about something that effects every aspect of our lives?

I personally do not take the test that seriously because I already know what and why I believe. The outcome was no surprise. For those of you who took the test and then wonder if you should be what the test says, you are silly. I'm not going to argue religions because I know it would go nowhere, but you need to find the truth.

[solvs]

Agreed, this shouldn't be taken too seriously.

I'm 100% New Age, I guess. I read the description. It's close, but definitely not 100%. I just call myself agnostic.

Religion IMO is a very personnal, spiritual thing.

[Groovsonic]

Hmm... I think I know why everyone (including me) is coming up with quaker. My friend used to be quaker, and they are universalist, so they believe everyone is ok, but being quaker is preferred. I am my #2, mainline to conservitive protestant. I am Pentecostal, so I guess thats right. Intersting....

[Chomolungma]

Recovering Catholic

[Backtothemac]

Mainline to Conservative Christian 100% at that. jeff, mcrain, what do you think dead on accurate?

;)

[MisterBlack]

Unitarian Universalists in the HIZZOUSE!

[diorio]

Originally posted by dukestreet


This means almost nothing - its a survey on the *web*!!!! Come on! :rolleyes:

If you're going to make a life changing decision based on this info you seriously need to rethink a few things. Don't let it bother you that you didn't get the religion you currently are at worship for. Think of it as a interesting look at all religions and your beliefs in general.

D

Duke I know it is just a speculation based on twenty questions. Of course I'm not going to make any life changing decsions based on a survey where every page had 5 pop up adds. I am just considering my religion and where I belong. That's all. Thanks for the concern though. If I were going to base my life on an internet survey, I would be as stupid as some of my posts in the political threads.;)

[Durandal7]

I got Unitarian Universalism (100%) with Theravada Buddhism (95%) coming in second. My lowest was Jehovah's Witness.

[Chisholm]

I couldn't bring myself to finish the damn thing. I found the 5th choice on the first questions anoying. "there is no god or don't know, don't care..."

They should have had a choice for athiest in the begining so I could skip to the end and be told I'm going to hell. Would be better than sitting through all those pop up ads.

cheers!

[sonofeyelikeart]

I object to arn being called a Macrumors god, it makes a mockery of Jesus!

Just kidding ;) Though it would fit in with my new religion of Puritanism :rolleyes: :p

[ChicagoMac]

Originally posted by sonofeyelikeart
I object to arn being called a Macrumors god, it makes a mockery of Jesus!

Just kidding ;) Though it would fit in with my new religion of Puritanism :rolleyes: :p


Notice, it's a small "g". ;)

[diorio]

Originally posted by sonofeyelikeart
I object to arn being called a Macrumors god, it makes a mockery of Jesus!

Just kidding ;) Though it would fit in with my new religion of Puritanism :rolleyes: :p

And both arn and blakespot being gods is even worse! What are they trying to pull! I thought there was only one god! Just kidding, though I could see some really radical religious freak making a big deal out of that in the future.

[Giaguara]

buddhist.

like most of my friends.

statistically catholic thought..

and think more to.

:confused:

[rice_web]

1. Secular Humanism (100%)
2. Nontheist (95%)

Wow, this was a perfect match. I've been a secular-humanistic nontheist since the sixth grade.

[scem0]

I really agree with my results:
(except for liberal quaker coming in 5th)



Your Results:

1. Secular Humanism (100%) Click here for info
2. Nontheist (94%) Click here for info
3. Unitarian Universalism (94%) Click here for info
4. Theravada Buddhism (83%) Click here for info
5. Liberal Quakers (78%) Click here for info
6. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (73%) Click here for info
7. Neo-Pagan (71%) Click here for info
8. Reform Judaism (61%) Click here for info
9. New Age (58%) Click here for info

[Choppaface]

Secular Humanism (100%) [though I don't agree with any of the contemporary issues o_O ]
Nontheist (92%)

I don't think the test is a good measurement of my beliefs...

[MacAztec]

Your Results:
1._ Unitarian Universalism (100%) __Click here for info
2._ Neo-Pagan (94%) __Click here for info
3._ Sikhism (92%) __Click here for info
4._ Liberal Quakers (89%) __Click here for info
5._ Reform Judaism (89%) __Click here for info
6._ Mahayana Buddhism (88%) __Click here for info
7._ Hinduism (87%) __Click here for info

Yea, im supposed to be christian. Well that came 26th for me....

I read about these religions, and they all explain me pretty well, except Judiasm. Im not a Jew :rolleyes: :cool: :D

[mischief]

Hey Duke....

This is the kind of thing I wanted in the character generation screens of Crystal spheres. A little work translating the value calls on this site into a database for setting up the metaphysical stats....

Oh well.. I was looking for the drunk thread anyway... :p :D

Neo Pagan my ass.

Unitarianism (which came in second) is closer.;)

[scem0]

Neo pagan your ass?!?!?!?! How absurd and inappropriate!

[springscansing]

Secular humanist, 100%:


# Secular Humanism Belief in Deity: Not considered important. Most Humanists are atheists or agnostics.
# Incarnations: Same as above.
# Origins of universe/life: The scientific method is most respected as the means for revealing the mysteries of the origins of the universe and life.
# After death: An afterlife or spiritual existence after death is not recognized.
# Why evil? No concept of “evil.” Reasons for wrongdoing are explored through scientific methods, e.g. through study of sociology, psychology, criminology, etc.
# Salvation: No concept of afterlife or spiritual liberation or salvation. Realizing ones personal potential and working for the betterment of humanity through ethical consciousness and social works are considered paramount, but from a naturalistic rather than supernatural standpoint.
# Undeserved suffering: No spiritual reasons, but rather a matter of human vulnerability to misfortune, illness, and victimization.
# Contemporary Issues: The American Humanist Association endorses elective abortion. Other contemporary views include working for equality for homosexuals, gender equality, a secular approach to divorce and remarriage, working to end poverty, promoting peace and non-violence, and environmental protection.

[3777]

I'm a Mainline Liberal Protestant........ guess I better not stay Catholic then:D

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by Backtothemac
Mainline to Conservative Christian 100% at that. jeff, mcrain, what do you think dead on accurate?

;)

of all the posts i have seen you make, i have never had a clue as to what religion, if any, that you have

but i do know that you are conservative politically

as for me, two things;

1) john 3:16
2) don't vote for the party that represents the top 1% of the rich

i guess people who would agree with me on that one would be billy graham and jimmy carter

tony campolo is also another democratic leaning christian

[mischief]

Originally posted by scem0
Neo pagan your ass?!?!?!?! How absurd and inappropriate!

All I meant was that Neo Paganism (which was my high-score) isn't a religeon or belef system so much as it's an amalgamation of all the "leftover" groups. My personal belief system is precisely that mine.

I just don't appreciate being shoehorned into a post-modernist sub-group that could be labelled whacko's by some and "other" by everybody else.:p

I don't have a religeon... I have Faith, Hope, Belief and Trust. I have an ever-evolving model of the Universe. I have the driving inner question of "Why?".... What else is there?:D ;) :rolleyes:

[MacBandit]

Originally posted by mischief


All I meant was that Neo Paganism (which was my high-score) isn't a religeon or belef system so much as it's an amalgamation of all the "leftover" groups. My personal belief system is precisely that mine.

I just don't appreciate being shoehorned into a post-modernist sub-group that could be labelled whacko's by some and "other" by everybody else.:p

I don't have a religeon... I have Faith, Hope, Belief and Trust. I have an ever-evolving model of the Universe. I have the driving inner question of "Why?".... What else is there?:D ;) :rolleyes:


Very good. There are unfortunately very few of us in this world that can make it with just our own belief system. So many people are like cattle and need to be led and shown the way. It takes a strong person to not only hold there own beliefs but start from scratch and develop there own.

So I salute you.

[daytona63]

I'm Eastern Orthodox (Christian) and the test put that as my number one. I do object to its explanation of Orthodoxy, as well as Catholicism (that was my number two) because some of what it said was blatantly wrong. Some of my answers would have been right for an Orthodox Christian, but not for a Catholic. Whatever, it is amusing. I'm just glad I know what I believe...

[Rajj]

The test hit it right on the mark for me!!

1. Secular Humanism (100%).
2. Unitarian Universalism (96%)
;) ;) :D

[MaxRool]

Apparently I am Neo-Pagan 100%, but having read the descriptions I think I am close to Unitarian Universalism or Theravada Buddhism.:confused:

[MaxRool]

Originally posted by mischief
I don't have a religeon... I have Faith, Hope, Belief and Trust. I have an ever-evolving model of the Universe. I have the driving inner question of "Why?".... What else is there?:D ;) :rolleyes:

I like where you are going with this belief.
I wanna join your religion:p

[mischief]

Originally posted by MaxRool


I like where you are going with this belief.
I wanna join your religion:p

Well.... It isn't precisely a religion. I suppose in one sense it's everything religions aren't. There is no formula for salvation, there is no need for a priesthood, there is no sin as the word is commonly used. There's just you, your conscience and however you choose to relate to the Universal Forces on a personal level at any moment. Now, there are also principals of Universal Humanity and compassion but that's not really religion either, it's just courtesy.

I can't teach you my version because that would violate my fundamental beliefs about it. :rolleyes:

I can however say that I know a group of local philosophers who are setting up to teach the methods used to establish your very own personal mythos and relationship with the Universe with effectively no Dogma, just a little basic working jargon.

When I finish their website I'll post a link.

BTW: I am not a deciple of this group if you're thinking Cult. I have watched them progress and have been used as a sounding board from time to time as they've developped their method. They've actually asked me to assist in their enaugural seminar (which was rather flattering).:D

[mischief]

Thanker.

That means a lot.... I've worked very hard to never let my model stagnate and it's good to hear someone support the effort. It's amazingly difficult to be a philosopher these days with so much pop-culture noise polluting the data stream.

It's rather difficult to communicate in discussions like this one some times because I wind up fending off countless evangellical folks offering a "safer" formulaic method.:rolleyes: :p ;)

[MacBandit]

Originally posted by mischief
Thanker.

That means a lot.... I've worked very hard to never let my model stagnate and it's good to hear someone support the effort. It's amazingly difficult to be a philosopher these days with so much pop-culture noise polluting the data stream.

It's rather difficult to communicate in discussions like this one some times because I wind up fending off countless evangellical folks offering a "safer" formulaic method.:rolleyes: :p ;)

I understand what you mean. I was raised by a philosophical old hippy, my father. So I kind of had a head start on it. I try to treat most things as if they are connected to one life force and anything I do to it will come back around eventually. This is just a small part of it as you have said it is difficult to really get into details in a place such as this.

I was really lucky these past years and had the pleasure to work around someone with a somewhat similar attitude with his own belief system though derived from what he feels is the true religion.

I think the indians had the right idea with there spirit quest this gave the youth a chance to see the world work without outside influence and to beginning there journey of life physically and spiritually. Face it there are more then one side to life and if you don't live the spiritual side then you can't be complete and if you aren't complete then you get the average american taking antidepressants to keep from killing themselves.

I personally don't think organized religion is the way or even can be the way. I'm glad to see your response to someone wanting to be taught. I agree this would undermine the whole idea of forming your own belief system. That is what it is a belief system and that is what people call a religion. Whether it is or not??? First rule of a personal belief system is it is personal different for each individual. Second rule this should apply to all religions is that you can not press your beliefs on anyone else. If they need help spiritually they will seek you out don't go to them and say they will burn in hell if they don't believe in such and such. This pisses me off so much about so many organized religions. Do they really think that they are doing good?

It does take a strong spirit or a very emotional experience to jump start your own religion. At least that is what I have found. This may be different in other cases.