Yup, still the same...
Apr. 2nd, 2003 12:46 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
silversolitaireAh, I love this Religion Selector. It's just so accurate. I've yet to see an instance where it put out a religion that the person taking the test couldn't agree with at all. And I have also seen people find their one true religion through it. So, it's a very good thing.
So, as usual:
Full results:
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Neo-Pagan (92%)
3. Liberal Quakers (90%)
4. New Age (88%)
5. Mahayana Buddhism (83%)
6. Hinduism (82%)
7. Sikhism (80%)
8. Reform Judaism (78%)
9. Mainline - Liberal Christian Protestants (71%)
10. New Thought (71%)
11. Bahá'í Faith (68%)
12. Jainism (66%)
13. Theravada Buddhism (63%)
14. Scientology (60%)
15. Secular Humanism (59%)
16. Taoism (55%)
17. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (52%)
18. Orthodox Judaism (50%)
19. Orthodox Quaker (41%)
20. Islam (38%)
21. Non-theist (28%)
22. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (26%)
23. Seventh Day Adventist (20%)
24. Mainline - Conservative Christian Protestant (20%)
25. Eastern Orthodox (19%)
26. Roman Catholic (19%)
27. Jehovah's Witness (18%)
Unitarian Universalism A liberal and diverse religious organization comprised of mostly atheists (or non-theists), agnostics, Humanists, liberal Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Neopagans, etc.
It amuses me that Roman Catholic is way down there. Then again, I've never been Catholic, so... Heh. it pleases me greatly that I got 100% on the belief I chose years ago. I do believe that being a Unitarian is the right thing for me. But all my life I have been tormented by doubts, wondering if I'm doing the right thing, then telling myself there is no ultimately right thing and whatever is fulfilling to me is the right thing to do. But then I wonder, am I doing it right? And I read and try to improve. I'm working on my spiritual life every day. It makes me happy. Some people think it's uncool or annoying, but I don't care. Reading religious texts, sacred scriptures of different religions, thinking about it, learning from it, I find this all very fulfilling. In my opinion everybody should work on their spiritual life regularily. It's part of being balanced and leveled out.
What I'm lacking is someone to talk to, who fully shares my belief and who can help me find the answers I'm looking for. I wish sometimes I didn't have to find all the answers myself. But then I realize this is how it has to be, no matter how exhausting it is, and then I grit my teeth and try my best to manage.
I'm still debating whether I should officially join the Unitarian congregation near me. But would it be the right thing? Wouldn't it negate all my previous efforts? Will I be set with a belief then? Maybe I'll think then I'm not doing it right, or they'll tell me things I don't agree with. Or I should have faith that they won't. So many questions...
So, as usual:
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Full results:
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Neo-Pagan (92%)
3. Liberal Quakers (90%)
4. New Age (88%)
5. Mahayana Buddhism (83%)
6. Hinduism (82%)
7. Sikhism (80%)
8. Reform Judaism (78%)
9. Mainline - Liberal Christian Protestants (71%)
10. New Thought (71%)
11. Bahá'í Faith (68%)
12. Jainism (66%)
13. Theravada Buddhism (63%)
14. Scientology (60%)
15. Secular Humanism (59%)
16. Taoism (55%)
17. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (52%)
18. Orthodox Judaism (50%)
19. Orthodox Quaker (41%)
20. Islam (38%)
21. Non-theist (28%)
22. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (26%)
23. Seventh Day Adventist (20%)
24. Mainline - Conservative Christian Protestant (20%)
25. Eastern Orthodox (19%)
26. Roman Catholic (19%)
27. Jehovah's Witness (18%)
Unitarian Universalism A liberal and diverse religious organization comprised of mostly atheists (or non-theists), agnostics, Humanists, liberal Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Neopagans, etc.
- 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."
- Origins of universe/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? 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.
- Undeserved suffering: Diverse beliefs. It would be a rare Unitarian Universalists that believes that a literal 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 non-violence, and environmental protection.
It amuses me that Roman Catholic is way down there. Then again, I've never been Catholic, so... Heh. it pleases me greatly that I got 100% on the belief I chose years ago. I do believe that being a Unitarian is the right thing for me. But all my life I have been tormented by doubts, wondering if I'm doing the right thing, then telling myself there is no ultimately right thing and whatever is fulfilling to me is the right thing to do. But then I wonder, am I doing it right? And I read and try to improve. I'm working on my spiritual life every day. It makes me happy. Some people think it's uncool or annoying, but I don't care. Reading religious texts, sacred scriptures of different religions, thinking about it, learning from it, I find this all very fulfilling. In my opinion everybody should work on their spiritual life regularily. It's part of being balanced and leveled out.
What I'm lacking is someone to talk to, who fully shares my belief and who can help me find the answers I'm looking for. I wish sometimes I didn't have to find all the answers myself. But then I realize this is how it has to be, no matter how exhausting it is, and then I grit my teeth and try my best to manage.
I'm still debating whether I should officially join the Unitarian congregation near me. But would it be the right thing? Wouldn't it negate all my previous efforts? Will I be set with a belief then? Maybe I'll think then I'm not doing it right, or they'll tell me things I don't agree with. Or I should have faith that they won't. So many questions...
