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Elizabeth I
2nd September 2006, 10:54 AM
(Apologies if this has appeared before - I tried a search and didn't see anything similar.)
Kind of an interesting website - Belief-o-Matic. Answer a series of questions and find out which religion suits your beliefs best. It has me pegged as Universalist Unitarian, which doesn't really jibe with my own estimate, but there you go. :) And I don't recall there actually being an "agnostic," "atheist" or "pagan" category, but that might just have been a result of the answers I gave. There was a "secular humanist" possibility.
Of course, since it's multiple-choice all the questions have forced answers.
If you want to give it a try, here you go: http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html. Be warned: Beliefnet offers a "spiritual approach to your daily health and happiness."
Katana
2nd September 2006, 11:12 AM
(Apologies if this has appeared before - I tried a search and didn't see anything similar.)
Kind of an interesting website - Belief-o-Matic. Answer a series of questions and find out which religion suits your beliefs best. It has me pegged as Universalist Unitarian, which doesn't really jibe with my own estimate, but there you go. :) And I don't recall there actually being an "agnostic," "atheist" or "pagan" category, but that might just have been a result of the answers I gave. There was a "secular humanist" possibility.
Of course, since it's multiple-choice all the questions have forced answers.
If you want to give it a try, here you go: http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html. Be warned: Beliefnet offers a "spiritual approach to your daily health and happiness."
According to the magical Belief-O-Matic, I, too, fell into the Universalist Unitarian category with secular humanist a close second.
LibraryLady
2nd September 2006, 11:13 AM
Apparently I'm a Secular Humanist. But actually, I'm a Secular Budgieist.
Elizabeth I
2nd September 2006, 11:35 AM
Apparently I'm a Secular Humanist. But actually, I'm a Secular Budgieist.
I have six dogs and one cat, so I guess I would be a Secular Caninist with leanings toward Secular Felinist.
Ryokan
2nd September 2006, 11:45 AM
My results:
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Secular Humanism (85%)
3. Theravada Buddhism (84%)
4. Liberal Quakers (84%)
5. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (73%)
Unitarians believe anything, sort of, so no wonder so many get than one on top. And, I'm both a secular humanist and a Theravada Buddhist.
But Quaker?! Protestant?! Don't you have to, you know, believe in a god to be that?
geni
2nd September 2006, 12:29 PM
But Quaker?! Protestant?! Don't you have to, you know, believe in a god to be that?
I think the CofE is carefuly failing to comment on that matter.
Azure
2nd September 2006, 12:39 PM
1. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (100%)
2. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (83%)
3. Orthodox Quaker (81%)
4. Unitarian Universalism (77%)
5. Liberal Quakers (76%)
andyandy
2nd September 2006, 12:46 PM
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Theravada Buddhism (88%)
3. Liberal Quakers (84%)
4. Secular Humanism (81%)
here's the lowdown for unitarian universalism.....
Belief in Deity
Very diverse beliefs--Unitarian/Universalists welcome all deity beliefs as well as nontheistic beliefs. Some congregations are formed for those who share a common belief, e.g. Christianity.
• Incarnations
Very diverse beliefs, including belief in no incarnations, or that all are the embodiment of God. Some believe Christ is God's Son, or not Son but "Wayshower."
• Origin of Universe and Life
Diverse beliefs, but most believe in the Bible as symbolic and that natural processes account for origins.
• After Death
Diverse beliefs, but most believe that heaven and hell are not places but are symbolic. Some believe heaven and hell are states of consciousness either in life or continuing after death; some believe in reincarnation; some believe that afterlife is nonexistent or not known or not important, as actions in life are all that matter.
• Why Evil?
Most do not believe that humanity inherited original sin from Adam and Eve or that Satan actually exists. Most believe that God is good and made people inherently good but also with free will and an imperfect nature that leads some to immoral behavior. Diverse beliefs. Some believe wrong is committed when people distance themselves from God. Some believe in “karma,” that what goes around comes around. Some believe wrongdoing is a matter of human nature, psychology, sociology, etc.
• Salvation
Some believe in salvation through faith in God and Jesus Christ, along with doing good works and doing no harm to others. Many believe all will be saved, as God is good and forgiving. Some believe in reincarnation and the necessity to eliminate personal greed or to learn all of life’s lessons before achieving enlightenment or salvation. For some, the concepts of salvation or enlightenment are irrelevant or disbelieved.
• Undeserving Suffering
Diverse beliefs. Most Unitarians do not believe that Satan causes suffering. Some believe suffering is part of God’s plan, will, or design, even if we don’t immediately understand it. Some don’t believe in any spiritual reasons for suffering, and most take a humanistic approach to helping those in need.
• Contemporary Issues
The Unitarian Universalist Association’s stance is to protect the personal right to choose 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 nonviolence, and environmental protection.
sounds like a bit of a wishy washy catch all for all the people they couldn't classify to me :)
slingblade
2nd September 2006, 12:47 PM
1. Secular Humanism (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (99%)
3. Liberal Quakers (82%)
4. Nontheist (80%)
5. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (78%)
6. Theravada Buddhism (72%)
I really don't get it. I answered "no god" to everything. How the heck could my total lack of beliefs translate to 78% Christian anything? I call bullsh.
DickK
2nd September 2006, 01:54 PM
I got pretty much the same as slingblade. The bottom three items are food for thought though:
25. Islam (http://www.beliefnet.com/story/80/story_8052_1.html) (13%)
26. Orthodox Judaism (http://www.beliefnet.com/story/80/story_8053_1.html) (13%)
27. Roman Catholic (http://www.beliefnet.com/story/80/story_8030_1.html) (13%)
PS: and I agree, not sure how I got any god stuff in my top six either, mysterious ways I guess.
Jorghnassen
2nd September 2006, 02:10 PM
First one is fine with me...
1. Secular humanism 100%
But to have Protestantism, Scientology, New Age, Neo Paganism and Islam and actually everything else above Roman Catholic (dead last), leads me to question the test designer's understanding of Roman Catholicism.
/won't they think of the Jesuits...
TragicMonkey
2nd September 2006, 02:58 PM
I got a tie. 100% for both Secular Humanist and Uniwhateveritis.
latent aaaack
2nd September 2006, 03:34 PM
http://www.walgreens.com/dbimagecache/188917.jpg
I'll never look at that guy the same again.
The ones I like the most out of these are the first one and neo-paganism.
1. Secular Humanism (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
3. Liberal Quakers (96%)
4. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (88%)
5. Theravada Buddhism (78%)
6. Neo-Pagan (75%)
Apathia
2nd September 2006, 03:37 PM
U.U.. Quaker, Mainline Liberal Christian Protestant (AKA Episcopalian)
Actually, Not Easily Labeled.
c4ts
2nd September 2006, 03:47 PM
My results:
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Secular Humanism (85%)
3. Theravada Buddhism (84%)
4. Liberal Quakers (84%)
5. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (73%)
Unitarians believe anything, sort of, so no wonder so many get than one on top. And, I'm both a secular humanist and a Theravada Buddhist.
But Quaker?! Protestant?! Don't you have to, you know, believe in a god to be that?
Funny, they tried to set me up as ba'hai or mahayana!
Azure
2nd September 2006, 04:06 PM
Wow, a lot of Liberal Quakers...
I wonder if that is directly the result of disagreeing with pacifism.
Ryokan
2nd September 2006, 04:09 PM
I wonder if that is directly the result of disagreeing with pacifism.
I agreed with pacifism.
(But put it on low priority)
Euromutt
2nd September 2006, 04:10 PM
Not unlike the last time I took this quiz a couple of years ago:
1. Secular Humanism (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (95%)
3. Nontheist (85%)
4. Liberal Quakers (77%)
5. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (75%)
And, not unlike last time, I have some quibbles with the accuracy/significance of the results. As has been pointed out, Unitarian Universalism is so short on core beliefs that you can believe just about anything and still meet the description. But it seems my answer to the question of whether "nonviolence should be fundamental" has been utterly disregarded; I believe in justice before peace, and that puts me at serious odds with Quakers and one purpose of the American Humanist Society as stated in the test.
I answered "no god" to everything. How the heck could my total lack of beliefs translate to 78% Christian anything? I call bullsh.More to the point, how do you answer "no god" to everything and get less than 100% nontheist?
slingblade
2nd September 2006, 05:09 PM
I've no idea, Euromutt. Not a very well-designed "quiz."
seayakin
2nd September 2006, 05:26 PM
1. Secular Humanism (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (94%)
3. Nontheist (82%)
4. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (81%)
5. Liberal Quakers (79%)
What seems odd is at 9 I had
9. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (56%)
and below that was
21. Islam (35%)
22. Orthodox Judaism (35%)
23. Roman Catholic (35%)
24. Jehovah's Witness (27%)
25. Seventh Day Adventist (27%)
26. Hinduism (25%)
27. Jainism (23%)
I was closer to a Mormon than a Jaina? I guess it was my answer regarding pacifism.
Azure
2nd September 2006, 05:58 PM
I agreed with pacifism.
(But put it on low priority)
And why is that?
slingblade
2nd September 2006, 06:03 PM
Wow, a lot of Liberal Quakers...
I wonder if that is directly the result of disagreeing with pacifism.
Why would that be, since many Quakers are pacifists? Not all, mind you, but many. I don't associate Quakerism with violence; do you?
Ryokan
2nd September 2006, 06:25 PM
And why is that?
Why I agree with pacifism, or why I put it on low priority?
I agree with pacifism because it's a good ideal. Violence is bad. I put it on low priority because sometimes, regretably, violence is neccesary.
I'd call myself a personal pacifist. I won't use violence myself, but accept that others sometimes must.
Kopji
2nd September 2006, 07:02 PM
I think that the Beliefnet survey used to be more unbiased, but now exists as a tool to show people that they are not very distant from some form of Christianity.
Ausmerican
2nd September 2006, 07:34 PM
1. Secular Humanism (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (96%)
3. Liberal Quakers (81%)
4. Nontheist (76%)
5. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (74%)
Loss Leader
2nd September 2006, 07:48 PM
Okay, I answered as I was taught as a chid and Jewish came out number one with 100% which is handy because I've already been Bar Mitvahed. But here's the strange part - Orthodox Judaism came in at number 3. Between the two - Sihkism at 81%. I guess I should look into becoming a Sikh.
Answering as I believe now - Unitarian Universalism (100%) and Secular Humanism (99%). Jewish comes in at #8.
Brainache
2nd September 2006, 09:41 PM
Do you think anyone takes this test to seriously find out what religion they are?
I mean if a person is religious wouldn't they already know what it is that they believe?
Or am I just being naive in expecting religious people to be able to think clearly about their own beliefs?
I haven't taken the test because I'm scared it will tell me I'm a Roman Catholic and then I'll have to start listening to men wearing dresses and imitation fish on their heads.
Azure
2nd September 2006, 10:26 PM
Why would that be, since many Quakers are pacifists? Not all, mind you, but many. I don't associate Quakerism with violence; do you?
Liberal Quakers aren't pacifist. Had you voted for pacifism, the chart would have probably labeled you as a Quaker, since Quakers are most notably known for their pacifism.
Azure
2nd September 2006, 10:29 PM
Why I agree with pacifism, or why I put it on low priority?
I agree with pacifism because it's a good ideal. Violence is bad. I put it on low priority because sometimes, regretably, violence is neccesary.
I'd call myself a personal pacifist. I won't use violence myself, but accept that others sometimes must.
Ahhh.
If you wouldn't use violence yourself, does that mean you wouldn't defend your own home from thieves?
Thats the problem I have with pacifism. I have no problem with theory as it is applied to a world viewpoint, as the 'true' pacifist appreciates what violent men do to protect their freedom, but would those same pacifists allow their home to be robbed if they KNEW that the power to stop the robber was in their hands?
:confused:
slingblade
3rd September 2006, 12:21 AM
Liberal Quakers aren't pacifist. Had you voted for pacifism, the chart would have probably labeled you as a Quaker, since Quakers are most notably known for their pacifism.
But I did choose pacifism.
Beanbag
3rd September 2006, 12:31 AM
I note there is no category for "Raving Atheist".
Pity, 'cause that's where I know I fit.
Beanbag
Azure
3rd September 2006, 01:00 AM
But I did choose pacifism.
I guess that ruins my theory, eh?
It seemed wierd that so many people were placing very high as a Liberal Quaker, and I figured that pacifism might be an indication, since that was one of the questions.
The Atheist
3rd September 2006, 02:03 AM
I've no idea, Euromutt. Not a very well-designed "quiz."
Correct. The loading of questions about god, lumping the "no god" in the same box as "don't care" simply can't work.
I am, however, proud to state that Catholicism was last for me as well!
Foolmewunz
3rd September 2006, 03:46 AM
The quiz is obviously weighted in certain directions. The people who made it up made some dumb question choices, frankly. They lump the atheist/agnostic/nontheist together on a single line on several questions, but create different answers for what atheists and agnostics would consider hair-splitting on, for instance the holy trinity and such.
I think that most people who scored high in the Unitarian Universalist Universalist Unitarian (or whatever they call themselves this year) is due to the ever-popular Big Tent that the UU's (can we have it rhyme with woo) are trying to promote themselves as.
Face it - this was the merger of two Christian Protestant organizations. They did not overnight turn atheist or even agnostic, but being "good" Christians, "we welcome all here who seek the truth".
The quiz accepted this doctrine as being part of their "faith", when it's really just an catch phrase for their membership drive! I'd like to know the number of atheists, druids, taoists, and Hassidim on their board or council.
Crap-o-Matic would be a more apt name.
Euromutt
3rd September 2006, 05:03 AM
I think that the Beliefnet survey used to be more unbiased, but now exists as a tool to show people that they are not very distant from some form of Christianity.You may well be correct in that surmise. Though, in one of my more uncharitable moods, I'd be inclined to retort that that only goes to show how wishy-washy some variants of Christianity are, especially after a century or two of separation of church and state. There's nothing like depriving a religion of the backing of force from the worldly authorities to make it more inclined toward peaceful coexistence with other religions (or lack thereof).
Reinforcing this surmise is the fact that "Islam" was classed as one response, in contrast to the bewildering array of Christian sub-sects. Anyone who reads the papers knows that Islam isn't monolithic; there's Shi'ites, and Sunnis, and among the latter, Wahhabists really shouldn't be lumped in with the others, and there's Ibadan (though only in Oman) and various other minor sects. In the west, the differences between various protestant factions haven't been considered worth fighting over for two hundred years; turn on the news and you can see armed members of Sunni and Shi'ite factions murdering unarmed members of the opposing faction (and moderate members of their own faction). So who gives a toss whether you're more Liberal Quaker or Orthodox Quaker when the quiz makes no distinction between groups who are murdering each other's members in Baghdad right f**king now?
Oh, by the way, my lowest score? Jehovah's Witness, 11%. I guess that 11% consists of being a bipedal carbon-based vertebrate who speaks at least one Indo-European language.
Darat
3rd September 2006, 05:25 AM
1. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (99%)
3. Secular Humanism (97%)
4. Liberal Quakers (89%)
No idea how I got to be 100% Liberal Christian Protestant since I answered all the "deity" questions with "natural forces" (bar one that I said wasn't applicable).
Jekyll
3rd September 2006, 05:39 AM
I want to know what you have to do to be less than 100% UU.
Loss Leader
3rd September 2006, 08:07 AM
1. No idea how I got to be 100% Liberal Christian Protestant since I answered all the "deity" questions with "natural forces" (bar one that I said wasn't applicable).
I guess that shows you what they think of Protestants.
elaine
3rd September 2006, 08:53 AM
One of the churches I tried, before I became an athiest WooHoo!, was Unitarian Universalists. The local church I was involved with was definitely more heavy on the social activism than any religious beliefs. An agnostic/athiest would definitely fit in, unless they are a Republican. They tended to be treated with hostility by many of the members.
Jorghnassen
3rd September 2006, 09:25 AM
I am, however, proud to state that Catholicism was last for me as well!
So you'd rather be a Jehovah's Witness or a Scientologist?
fuelair
3rd September 2006, 10:11 AM
SH 100%, UU98%, probably because I did not do pacifism (if EVERYONE is pacifistic it's fine. if one or more aren't it's a bad idea unless the ones who aren't are really, really nice people). We get God choices because they only have 20 options and even if God=0 there are still traits that fit in those spaces (ie, if only we believed, we would fit those places for real).
grayman
3rd September 2006, 11:49 AM
I can almost understand why this:
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Secular Humanism (97%)
3. Nontheist (89%)
But where did the 8% sneak in?:
21. Eastern Orthodox (8%)
22. Hinduism (8%)
23. Islam (8%)
24. Jainism (8%)
25. Orthodox Judaism (8%)
26. Roman Catholic (8%)
27. Seventh Day Adventist (8%)
Odd part was this: 10. Bahá'í Faith (40%) Which is what I was, until I stepped back and really thought things over. Well intentioned people though.
Well, time to have more coffee and some 4. Liberal Quakers (76%) Oats for breakfast.
:)
rachaella
3rd September 2006, 10:38 PM
1. Secular Humanism (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
3. Liberal Quakers (86%)
4. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (84%)
5. Nontheist (77%)
6. Theravada Buddhism (67%)
And Roman Catholic was last for me, which is amusing since I attended Catholic school for many years. Guess it shows what Catholic school will do to you. I'm amazed that I am more Liberal Christian Protestant than Nontheist. This doesn't make sense. The last time I took this quiz I don't remember Christian being so high near the top.
Euromutt
4th September 2006, 04:05 AM
I want to know what you have to do to be less than 100% UU.Dislike coffee?
- What do you get if you cross a UU with a JW?
- Someone who comes to your door to talk for hours about what you believe.
asmodean
4th September 2006, 05:53 AM
My very own results:
1. Secular Humanism (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (97%)
3. Liberal Quakers (80%)
4. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (75%)
Seems about Ok I guess...
UndercoverElephant
4th September 2006, 06:21 AM
I'm back from the cooler.....
1. Mahayana Buddhism (100%)
2. Neo-Pagan (94%)
3. Unitarian Universalism (92%)
4. New Age (85%)
5. Liberal Quakers (84%)
6. Theravada Buddhism (78%)
7. Hinduism (77%)
8. Taoism (70%)
Since everyone seems to be a U.U., it should probably be ignored.
elaine
4th September 2006, 06:41 AM
Dislike coffee?
- What do you get if you cross a UU with a JW?
- Someone who comes to your door to talk for hours about what you believe.
and potlucks
Loss Leader
5th September 2006, 09:45 PM
and potlucks
Hey! Lutherans have potlucks, too.
Actually, I've never met a Lutheran. Are they nice?
Pauliesonne
5th September 2006, 10:12 PM
That's me....
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Secular Humanism (98%)
3. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (91%)
4. Liberal Quakers (85%)
5. Nontheist (84%)
.....hehe
gdtbiker
5th September 2006, 10:15 PM
As entertaining as all this stuff is, and from all the previous posts I get the distinct sense that most have been at least mildly entertained, why doesn't someone here actually design their own quiz? Too daunting? I'm sure it would be for me, but I'd be more "entertained" by taking a well thought out quiz regarding beliefs that was designed perhaps from a purely atheistic point of view. How often do you see those around the web? Has it been done?
HeyLeroy
6th September 2006, 01:29 AM
A friend of mine swears this is a true story. He's a bartender at a little pub (http://kildarehouse.tripod.com/)that's popular with Brits, Irish and Scottish folks around here.
He says that a fellow from Belfast came in a few times, getting drunk and trying to pick arguments regarding religion. Before he was barred, he had this conversation with my friend, who's Scottish.
"So, what are you?" My friend, an atheist, didn't want to get into it, and played dumb. The guy persisted. "Cat'lic or Protestant?"
My friend answered "Buddhist".
The guy looked puzzled, then asked, "Cat'lic Buddhist or Protestant Buddhist?"
UndercoverElephant
6th September 2006, 02:57 AM
As entertaining as all this stuff is, and from all the previous posts I get the distinct sense that most have been at least mildly entertained, why doesn't someone here actually design their own quiz? Too daunting? I'm sure it would be for me, but I'd be more "entertained" by taking a well thought out quiz regarding beliefs that was designed perhaps from a purely atheistic point of view. How often do you see those around the web? Has it been done?
What would be the point? How much genuine and interesting variation would it reveal? I suspect the only interesting thing would be discovering the relative frequencies of the different reasons being given by atheists for their belief in the non-existence of God, and possibly some data on what sort of God it is that they are claiming not to believe in.
We could start a simple poll to establish those things.
gdtbiker
6th September 2006, 07:51 AM
Originally Posted by gdtbiker
As entertaining as all this stuff is, and from all the previous posts I get the distinct sense that most have been at least mildly entertained, why doesn't someone here actually design their own quiz? Too daunting? I'm sure it would be for me, but I'd be more "entertained" by taking a well thought out quiz regarding beliefs that was designed perhaps from a purely atheistic point of view. How often do you see those around the web? Has it been done?
What would be the point?
Point? Does there have to be one? Aside from entertainment, that is? Seems like folks are having a bit of fun with the OP quiz.
How much genuine and interesting variation would it reveal?
Only one way to find out. :)
I suspect the only interesting thing would be discovering the relative frequencies of the different reasons being given by atheists for their belief in the non-existence of God, and possibly some data on what sort of God it is that they are claiming not to believe in.
I suspect that you are not interested. And that is quite alright - it was just a thought.
We could start a simple poll to establish those things.
Hmmm... might be a good start, but "could start" is not quite as interesting as "will start." :) Anybody up for it? Or are we all having too much fun with the absurdity of the mere thought of attempting such an impossible and possibly "pointless" (aside from entertainment value, of course) task? Hey,... I'm just stirring the pot a bit. ;)
*ducks lithely out of the way of hot cauldron brew being spilled my way*
I less than three logic
6th September 2006, 08:14 AM
Here are my results. Fun quiz. :)
1. Secular Humanism (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (95%)
3. Nontheist (82%)
4. Liberal Quakers (81%)
5. Theravada Buddhism (76%)
Azure
6th September 2006, 03:26 PM
Hey! Lutherans have potlucks, too.
Actually, I've never met a Lutheran. Are they nice?
Why, does a person's religion make him a nice/rude person? ;)
RSLancastr
6th September 2006, 03:46 PM
The thread title, and it's being here in the Religion section of the board, reminded me of my earliest memory about religion.
One day when I was around eight years old or so, I was flying my kite in the local park when a similarly-aged boy who I didn't know walked from a house across the street, up to within a few feet of me, looking both bored and vaguely superior.
He was dressed in a suit, which struck me as pretty weird.
After an uncomfortable pause, he asked "What are you?"
"What?"
"I said, what are you?"
Trying to guess what the heck he was talking about, I said "A boy?" I had hoped that much was obvious.
"No." He clearly thought I was dense. "I'm a Catholic. What are you?"
I'm not sure I even knew what a Catholic was at the time.
Annoyed with his intrusion, and his lack of specificity, I shriugged my shoulders and said that I didn't know.
He pressed on. "Then you're not a Catholic?"
What was with this guy?
"I don't know! I guess not..." I figured if I didn't know what one was, chances are I wasn't one.
"Well then, you're going to Hell!"
And with that he sauntered grandly back to the house across the street, leaving me to fly my kite, and to try and figure out what in the world had just happened.
elaine
6th September 2006, 03:47 PM
The thread title, and it's being here in the Religion section of the board, reminded me of my earliest memory about religion.
One day when I was around eight years old or so, I was flying my kite in the local park when a similarly-aged boy who I didn't know walked from a house across the street, up to within a few feet of me, looking both bored and vaguely superior.
He was dressed in a suit, which struck me as pretty weird.
After an uncomfortable pause, he asked "What are you?"
"What?"
"I said, what are you?"
Trying to guess what the heck he was talking about, I said "A boy?" I had hoped that much was obvious.
"No." He clearly thought I was dense. "I'm a Catholic. What are you?"
I'm not sure I even knew what a Catholic was at the time.
Annoyed with his intrusion, and his lack of specificity, I shriugged my shoulders and said that I didn't know.
He pressed on. "Then you're not a Catholic?"
What was with this guy?
"I don't know! I guess not..." I figured if I didn't know what one was, chances are I wasn't one.
"Well then, you're going to Hell!"
And with that he sauntered grandly back to the house across the street, leaving me to fly my kite, and to try and figure out what in the world had just happened.
I think it was an angel, trying to save you.
snooziums
13th September 2006, 11:51 PM
It is curious that right in the middle of the quiz is an ad for "The Billy Gram Television Special: Troubled Teens, Guiding Them Home." And on two of the four pages, no less.
My results were:
1. Theravada Buddhism (100%)
2. Mahayana Buddhism (85%)
3. Unitarian Universalism (83%)
4. Liberal Quakers (74%)
5. Neo-Pagan (72%)
6. Jainism (71%)
7. Hinduism (67%)
8. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (64%)
9. Taoism (62%)
10. Sikhism (61%)
11. New Age (61%)
12. Secular Humanism (57%)
13. New Thought (49%)
14. Bahá'í Faith (47%)
15. Orthodox Quaker (45%)
16. Reform Judaism (43%)
17. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (42%)
18. Scientology (38%)
19. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (37%)
20. Nontheist (34%)
21. Jehovah's Witness (28%)
22. Orthodox Judaism (27%)
23. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (26%)
24. Seventh Day Adventist (24%)
25. Eastern Orthodox (14%)
26. Islam (14%)
27. Roman Catholic (14%)
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