I'm intrigued as to what other life paths are on TCS

strange_wings · Jan 19, 2009

1. \tSecular Humanism (100%)
2. \tUnitarian Universalism (92%)
3. \tNontheist (81%)
4. \tLiberal Quakers (71%)
5. \tTheravada Buddhism (65%)
6. \tNeo-Pagan (60%)
7. \tMainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (58%)
8. \tTaoism (45%)
9. \tReform Judaism (44%)
10. \tNew Age (43%)
11. \tOrthodox Quaker (29%)
12. \tSikhism (29%)
13. \tMahayana Buddhism (28%)
14. \tScientology (28%)
15. \tNew Thought (25%)
16. \tBaha'i Faith (22%)
17. \tChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (22%)
18. \tChristian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (18%)
19. \tMainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (16%)
20. \tSeventh Day Adventist (14%)
21. \tEastern Orthodox (11%)
22. \tIslam (11%)
23. \tJainism (11%)
24. \tOrthodox Judaism (11%)
25. \tRoman Catholic (11%)
26. \tHinduism (7%)
27. \tJehovah's Witness (0%)

As expected or maybe intended, quizes are so easily manipulated I could make it come out with funny results, too.

laureen227 · Jan 19, 2009

Originally Posted by Dragoriana

You're forgiven

lol

same to you!

rapunzel47 · Jan 19, 2009

Cradle Anglican. Practising. Liberal thinking. I am at home with this church, because I am not required to check my brain at the door.

As for religion/spiritual practise/ life path -- whatever you want to call it -- in general, I believe it's like the six blind men and the elephant...

...six blind men were asked to determine what an elephant looked like by feeling different parts of the elephant's body.

The blind man who feels a leg says the elephant is like a pillar; the one who feels the tail says the elephant is like a rope; the one who feels the trunk says the elephant is like a tree branch; the one who feels the ear says the elephant is like a hand fan; the one who feels the belly says the elephant is like a wall; and the one who feels the tusk says the elephant is like a solid pipe.

A wise man explains to them:
"All of you are right. The reason every one of you is telling it differently is because each one of you touched the different part of the elephant. So, actually the elephant has all the features you mentioned."...

...we each touch a different part, and what we touch is true, but it is not the whole truth. Therefore, while I can choose a path that fits for me, I cannot judge anyone else's choice.

zorana_dragonky · Jan 19, 2009

Originally Posted by GingersMom

I'm agnostic, baptised catholic and confirmed a protestant, have some pagan and buddist beliefs, consider myself spiritual but don't believe in the dogma of organized religion. (Sounds like organized crime in my head.)

I do what I can to help others, avoid doing wrong to others if I can help it, believe in karma and the wheel. What comes around, goes around.

I believe that when we die, our energies simply transform into another form. I'd like to believe in reincarnation. I do not believe in most of the biblical stories, certainly not creationism, Adam & Eve, or this "kingdom of heaven" balogna.

Life is what you make of it. Once you are gone, what matters is the good that you did while you were here, how you touched the lives of others in a positive way.

I am SO not awake...hope I am not babbling here, LOL...it's a great argument, and I'm not interested in debate.

I appreciate it when there is tolerance enough that everyone is allowed their own beliefs without being told that they are wrong - whatever makes you feel good about yourself is what I think works best for each person.

I agree with a lot of this. You said a lot of what I wanted to say, a lot more simply than I said it. We have very similar beliefs!

Originally Posted by calico2222

My family never really understood my view on religion. They believed God is in heaven with Mary and the Saints and angels. A distant entity. I believe it's more like we are fish in an ocean and God is the water. He's in everything, touches everything and keeps us afloat.

I REALLY like this. Although I don't believe in a specific God, I think this is a very poignant statement, very beautiful. I love this explanation of God, or any kind of Divine power, how it touches everything. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Dragoriana

I'm happy with who i am, why can't other people be too?

Yes! I wish my family was happy with my beliefs.

They are not!

1. \tUnitarian Universalism (100%)
2. \tNeo-Pagan (91%)
3. \tNew Age (84%)
4. \tLiberal Quakers (84%)
5. \tMainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (77%)
6. \tMahayana Buddhism (76%)
7. \tNew Thought (75%)
8. \tTheravada Buddhism (75%)
9. \tSecular Humanism (74%)
10. \tReform Judaism (72%)
11. \tScientology (72%)
12. \tSikhism (71%)
13. \tTaoism (66%)
14. \tChristian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (59%)
15. \tJainism (58%)
16. \tBaha'i Faith (55%)
17. \tHinduism (55%)
18. \tOrthodox Quaker (49%)
19. \tNontheist (49%)
20. \tOrthodox Judaism (46%)
21. \tIslam (35%)
22. \tMainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (35%)
23. \tChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (34%)
24. \tEastern Orthodox (26%)
25. \tRoman Catholic (26%)
26. \tSeventh Day Adventist (22%)
27. \tJehovah's Witness (11%)

This quiz was fun. I have actually considered going to a Unitarian Universalist church before, to see what it was like. Now I am sad that I didn't. There isn't one in the town I live in now, so I may never get the chance. I would have liked to connect with people with similar beliefs! I'm kind of scared of my 72% Scientology though. Ack!

bonnie1965 · Jan 19, 2009

hmmm interesting

1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Secular Humanism (99%)
3. Liberal Quakers (82%)
4. Theravada Buddhism (81%)
5. Neo-Pagan (74%)
6. Nontheist (70%)
7. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (64%)
8. New Age (61%)
9. Taoism (53%)
10. Mahayana Buddhism (52%)
11. Orthodox Quaker (47%)
12. Reform Judaism (47%)
13. Jainism (40%)
14. Sikhism (38%)
15. Baha'i Faith (35%)
16. Scientology (29%)
17. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (26%)
18. Hinduism (26%)
19. New Thought (26%)
20. Seventh Day Adventist (22%)
21. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (20%)
22. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (20%)
23. Orthodox Judaism (20%)
24. Eastern Orthodox (18%)
25. Islam (18%)
26. Roman Catholic (18%)
27. Jehovah's Witness (11%)

ladylonewolf · Jan 20, 2009

Originally Posted by libby74

That sounds like me, altho' I'd have to throw a bit of Wiccan in there, too. I don't think the 2 are mutually exclusive, at least not in my mind. I was raised Catholic, attended Catholic scools, but even as a teen I felt drawn to Wicca (at that time I wasn't really aware of Paganism)
No one in my family knows about my beliefs except my husband.

I'd have to say that the only time I have a problem with someone else's beliefs is when they try to convince me that THEIR beleifs are the only ones that are acceptable.

I don't think Paganism and Wicca are mutually exclusive, either, though there are lots of people who do! I'm very eclectic in my beliefs and my spirituality is like a recipe - a little of this, a dash of that. Pagan just seems to be the best term I can come up to describe myself with sometimes.

I was raised in a house of mixed religions; I started to be strongly drawn towards Paganism/Wicca during high school. Unfortunately the only ones who seem tolerant of my beliefs in my family are my grandfather, who's Jewish, and my brother, who I'm not too sure what exactly he believes in. My husband is wonderful about it, and he's Catholic. In fact, his whole side of the family has always been very accepting of me. My Mom-in-law told me a few days ago that if it wasn't for me, my son wouldn't have the appreciation for Nature that he does.

tari · Jan 20, 2009

According to the quiz, I'm a Liberal Quaker. (Hmmmm...didn't see that one coming.)

I call myself a nondenominational Christian. There are many who disagree with me on that. I believe that there is a single higher power that is basically unknowable, and that most religions have evolved out of an attempt to understand and explain that higher power. That's why, at their root, there are such similarities in so many religions. Unfortunately, humans have gotten hopelessly entangled in much of the doctrine of these religions that they've forgotten some of the most basic messages...like tolerance and forgiveness.

I call the higher power God because that's what I know. I believe that Jesus Christ lived and was a great man who tried to lead people down a good path and that most of what he taught is good stuff to try to live by. I don't believe that he was the literal son of God (any more so than we are all the sons and daughters of God) or that he was born to a literal virgin.

I agree with Fran's views about the blind men and the elephant. I understand things one way, others understand them a different way. I don't think anyone's necessarily wrong and that there's something to be learned from ALL religions.

creativgirl · Jan 20, 2009

I'm "Catholic on my parents' side" (to paraphrase the brilliant Lama Surya Das) and will go to Mass with them if I'm visiting. I have a great deal of respect for Christians and Christianity, but I've really gotten interested in Mahayana Buddhism lately.

I also work a 12-Step program. One of my greatest spiritual advisors early in my recovery was a Sunni Muslim, and I had a Jewish sponsor for two years. Both of them (and many other folks) taught me that many people believe in the same spiritual principles -- acknowledge Something or Someone greater than yourself (including science or the human spirit), love and care for other sentient beings, and do not harm others in thought, speech or action.

Hope that made sense!

Also, it's interesting that so many of the "major" non-Christian religions acknowledge Jesus Christ as being important, whether as prophet, bodhisattva, avatar, great spiritual leader, or something else entirely.

My quiz results were:

1. Mahayana Buddhism (100%)
2. Neo-Pagan (94%)
3. Unitarian Universalism (86%)
4. Hinduism (85%)
5. Jainism (82%)
6. Sikhism (82%) (hmm, these last three are interesting considering my best friend in grade school was from India and her parents were practicing Hindus but sent her to Catholic school)
7. New Age (82%)
8. Theravada Buddhism (81%)
9. Liberal Quakers (80%)
10. Baha'i Faith (70%) (one of my two favorite cousins was a Baha'i for several years and I *loved* going to firesides with her)
11. Reform Judaism (70%)
12. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (62%)
13. Orthodox Judaism (57%)
14. New Thought (56%)
15. Taoism (56%)
16. Orthodox Quaker (48%)
17. Scientology (48%) (????)
18. Islam (47%)
19. Secular Humanism (45%)
20. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (34%)
21. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (28%)
22. Nontheist (27%)
23. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (27%)
24. Seventh Day Adventist (25%)
25. Eastern Orthodox (21%)
26. Roman Catholic (21%)
27. Jehovah's Witness (18%)

whiteforest · Jan 20, 2009

1. \tLiberal Quakers (100%)
2. \tUnitarian Universalism (98%)
3. \tSecular Humanism (96%)
4. \tNeo-Pagan (89%)
5. \tMainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (84%)
6. \tNew Age (83%)
7. \tTheravada Buddhism (82%)
8. \tMahayana Buddhism (74%)
9. \tReform Judaism (68%)
10. \tTaoism (68%)
11. \tOrthodox Quaker (66%)
12. \tBaha'i Faith (61%)
13. \tJainism (59%)
14. \tNontheist (57%)
15. \tScientology (56%)
16. \tNew Thought (55%)
17. \tChristian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (45%)
18. \tSikhism (36%)
19. \tHinduism (34%)
20. \tOrthodox Judaism (32%)
21. \tSeventh Day Adventist (32%)
22. \tIslam (27%)
23. \tMainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (25%)
24. \tChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (24%)
25. \tJehovah's Witness (21%)
26. \tEastern Orthodox (13%)
27. \tRoman Catholic (13%)

I find it quite funny that I was raised Catholic and that is at the bottom of my list. I am not religious, mainly spiritual. And I'm not sure if I believe in god either. I am primarily interested in learning more about eastern philosophies.

tabbycalicogurl · Jan 20, 2009

I'm a Christian.
I believe that I am saved by the blood of Jesus Christ My One and Only Savior.

twstychik · Jan 20, 2009

Originally Posted by Snake_Lady

Baptised Roman Catholic, but am far from it

Wasn't my choice to be baptised.

I would have to say I'm non-religious, but I do have friends of all different religions and from time to time, I enjoy talking to them about their beliefs. Long as they don't push it upon me, you know?

Religon/faith etc. are such personal things.

If I had to label myself I'd say I'm a spiritual agnostic with green pagan tenancies.

I have done some solitary practice but life gets in the way. That said I find practice much like going to church. Just becasue I don't doesn't mean I believe any less.

Moz · Jan 20, 2009

Originally Posted by laureen227

thanks - that was kinda fun!
strange that the percentages don't add up to 100%, tho...i mean, if i'm 100% the 1st, why the others?

here's mine

Your results are the complete opposite of mine! It said 100% secular humanism. Sounds like me!

sarahp · Jan 20, 2009

1. \tSecular Humanism (100%)
2. \tUnitarian Universalism (99%)
3. \tLiberal Quakers (79%)
4. \tTheravada Buddhism (76%)
5. \tNeo-Pagan (70%)
6. \tNontheist (68%)
7. \tMainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (66%)
8. \tNew Age (57%)
9. \tReform Judaism (53%)
10. \tTaoism (51%)
11. \tMahayana Buddhism (47%)
12. \tSikhism (41%)
13. \tScientology (40%)
14. \tNew Thought (38%)
15. \tOrthodox Quaker (37%)
16. \tBaha'i Faith (34%)
17. \tChristian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (31%)
18. \tJainism (30%)
19. \tChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (26%)
20. \tHinduism (26%)
21. \tMainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (19%)
22. \tOrthodox Judaism (17%)
23. \tSeventh Day Adventist (17%)
24. \tEastern Orthodox (17%)
25. \tIslam (17%)
26. \tRoman Catholic (17%)
27. \tJehovah's Witness (8%)

Now to read what a "Secular Humanist" is!

cocoa cream · Jan 20, 2009

Interesting thread and responses so far. I especially find it interesting how many people call themselves Christians, but do not claim Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Because of this, I will say that I am a Christian, but more specifically, I believe that Jesus is God's Son, fully human, while fully divine. I believe that Jesus was miraculously born of a virgin, that He lived and perfect life without sin, and was crucified on a cross. He died and was buried, and three days later He rose again. He is alive today, seated with God the Father in heaven. I believe that humans are sinful by nature and, therefore, cannot have a relationship with God or enter heaven except through belief in Jesus Christ and trusting Him with control of your life. I have a personal relationship with my Lord and Savior, learning to know Him more through prayer, reading Scripture, fellowship with other believers, and worship through song and service.

I respect that others have a right to choose to believe or not to believe, since God created humanity with a free will to obey Him or not. But it saddens me to know that so many people choose to reject Jesus and are lost but don't even know it. I am not usually openly evangelistic, but I hope that the way I live my daily life and the things I say point people to God. If you have any questions about what I believe, feel free to PM me.

katiemae1277 · Jan 20, 2009

Originally Posted by sarahp

1. \tSecular Humanism (100%)
2. \tUnitarian Universalism (99%)
3. \tLiberal Quakers (79%)
4. \tTheravada Buddhism (76%)
5. \tNeo-Pagan (70%)
6. \tNontheist (68%)
7. \tMainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (66%)
8. \tNew Age (57%)
9. \tReform Judaism (53%)
10. \tTaoism (51%)
11. \tMahayana Buddhism (47%)
12. \tSikhism (41%)
13. \tScientology (40%)
14. \tNew Thought (38%)
15. \tOrthodox Quaker (37%)
16. \tBaha'i Faith (34%)
17. \tChristian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (31%)
18. \tJainism (30%)
19. \tChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (26%)
20. \tHinduism (26%)
21. \tMainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (19%)
22. \tOrthodox Judaism (17%)
23. \tSeventh Day Adventist (17%)
24. \tEastern Orthodox (17%)
25. \tIslam (17%)
26. \tRoman Catholic (17%)
27. \tJehovah's Witness (8%)

Now to read what a "Secular Humanist" is!

ok, I feel real stupid

, but can someone post or PM me a direct link to this quiz? I'd like to take it and can't figure out which one it is

snake_lady · Jan 20, 2009

Originally Posted by katiemae1277

ok, I feel real stupid

, but can someone post or PM me a direct link to this quiz? I'd like to take it and can't figure out which one it is

me to please.

laureen227 · Jan 20, 2009

Originally Posted by katiemae1277

ok, I feel real stupid

, but can someone post or PM me a direct link to this quiz? I'd like to take it and can't figure out which one it is

here you go!
What's Your Faith - the Belief-O-Matic

twstychik · Jan 20, 2009

Thanks... I couldn't find it either. That was very interesting!

1. \tNeo-Pagan (100%)
2. \tNew Age (92%)
3. \tMahayana Buddhism (90%)
4. \tLiberal Quakers (90%)
5. \tUnitarian Universalism (90%)
6. \tTaoism (84%)
7. \tTheravada Buddhism (79%)
8. \tSecular Humanism (71%)
9. \tJainism (67%)
10. \tMainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (67%)
11. \tNew Thought (66%)
12. \tScientology (65%)
13. \tHinduism (63%)
14. \tOrthodox Quaker (60%)
15. \tReform Judaism (58%)
16. \tBaha'i Faith (58%)
17. \tChristian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (55%)
18. \tNontheist (44%)
19. \tSikhism (43%)
20. \tOrthodox Judaism (36%)
21. \tSeventh Day Adventist (31%)
22. \tIslam (27%)
23. \tMainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (23%)
24. \tEastern Orthodox (18%)
25. \tRoman Catholic (18%)
26. \tChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (17%)
27. \tJehovah's Witness (14%)

katiemae1277 · Jan 20, 2009

Originally Posted by laureen227

here you go!
What's Your Faith - the Belief-O-Matic

is that like the veg-o-matic?

Thank you so much!!

1. Secular Humanism (100%)
2. Unitarian Universalism (92%)
3. Nontheist (76%)
4. Liberal Quakers (76%)
5. Theravada Buddhism (72%)
6. Neo-Pagan (65%)
7. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (59%)
8. Taoism (50%)
9. New Age (49%)
10. Reform Judaism (41%)
11. Mahayana Buddhism (38%)
12. Orthodox Quaker (36%)
13. Scientology (29%)
14. New Thought (27%)
15. Sikhism (26%)
16. Baha'i Faith (23%)
17. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (19%)
18. Jainism (19%)
19. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (18%)
20. Seventh Day Adventist (14%)
21. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (13%)
22. Hinduism (10%)
23. Eastern Orthodox (8%)
24. Islam (8%)
25. Orthodox Judaism (8%)
26. Roman Catholic (8%)
27. Jehovah's Witness (5%)

I'm going to have to look up these Liberal Quakers

dragoriana · Jan 20, 2009

Originally Posted by LadyLoneWolf

the only ones who seem tolerant of my beliefs in my family are my grandfather, who's Jewish, and my brother, who I'm not too sure what exactly he believes in. My husband is wonderful about it, and he's Catholic. In fact, his whole side of the family has always been very accepting of me. My Mom-in-law told me a few days ago that if it wasn't for me, my son wouldn't have the appreciation for Nature that he does.

I think that's great! See the thing is if i used the word 'pagan' or 'witch' to my roman catholic grandparents, i think they'd have a coniption!

You're lucky to have a family who is accepting of you no matter what you believe. I love them, they love me, but we've never discussed religion from my side, just theirs. I can be extremely tolerant

Cocoa Cream, i was going to rant, but instead i'll make it nice and quick.

First, It still surprises me that the extreme christians still look down on other christians who don't label themselves as boldly.

Alot of people do not choose to 'reject' god or jesus. Their minds & hearts have probably already been down that path & given it a try. People do not walk around yelling 'we CHOOSE not to believe in god/jesus', because it's something that develops over time & experience. It isn't a choice.

Why do people make a point of saying that their god gave everyone free will, & everyone has the choice to believe or not, but then they have to tell us that we are lost & need to be lead to god? That's kind of a double standard isn't it?

A point i'd like to make is this, those who are 'without god' are just as moral human beings as those who are.

That being said, if being 'lost' in other peoples eyes, means that i am on a path where i have the freedom to express myself without fear or judgment, so mote it be.

No offence. Rant over.

I'm intrigued as to what other life paths are on TCS

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