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Belief-O-Matic -- A personality quiz about your religious and spiritual beliefs

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100% Neo-Pagan

Neo-Pagans are a community of faiths bringing ancient Pagan and magickal traditions to the modern age--including mostly Wicca but also Druidism, Asatru, Shamanism, neo-Native American, and more. Neo-Pagan is an umbrella term for various and diverse beliefs with many elements in common. Some Neo-Pagans find no incongruence practicing Neo-Paganism along with adherence to another faith, such as Christianity or Judaism.

Belief in Deity
Some believe in a Supreme Being. Many believe in God and Goddess--a duality. Many believe there are countless spirit beings, gods and goddesses, in the cosmos and within all of nature--God is all and within all; all are one God. The Great Mother Earth, or Mother Nature, is highly worshipped. Divinity is immanent and may become manifest within anyone at any time through various methods.

Incarnations
No human incarnations are worshipped in particular, as all of nature and the universe are considered embodiments of God and Goddess, or of gods and goddesses, worthy of respect, reverence, or worship.

Origin of Universe and Life
Generally, there is no conflict between observations revealed through science and Neo-Pagan beliefs on origins of the physical universe and of man. Many believe in a supreme intelligence that created a duality of God/Goddess who then created a spirit world of gods and goddesses as well as all of the universe and nature.

After Death
Many believe in reincarnation after some rest and recovery in the "Otherworld." There is generally no concept of hell as a place of punishment, but some believe wrongdoing can trap the soul in state of suffering after death. Some (Wicca) believe the soul joins their dead ancestors who watch over and protect their family. Some believe that life energy continues in some, if unknown, form. Some believe in various spiritual resting places. Many say we don't or can't know what happens after death.

Why Evil?
"Evil" is imbalance. Most believe there is no evil but rather that people sometimes make mistakes. Wrongdoing results when we forget we are one with the universal spirit.

Salvation
The concept of "salvation" is essentially irrelevant; rather the belief that people can attain spiritual balance and harmony with each other and nature. The path includes group ceremonies, dances, songs/chants, prayers, meditation, trance, altered states of consciousness, the metaphysical, magic, invoking or evoking deities or spirits, Tantric practices. Intercessors are commonly used: psychics, seers, shamans, tarot, Oui-Ja board. Ethical choices are influenced by a belief that one is rewarded or punished within this or after this lifetime for one's choices and an ethical code to do no harm.

Undeserved Suffering
Most do not believe in Satan or any spirit being as the cause of suffering. Some believe in a karma-like principle, that choosing to live a life of wrongdoing and pain will naturally result in suffering in this or later lifetimes. Many view suffering as a result of spiritual imbalance in one's life or on the planet or in the universe. The focus is generally on healing suffering rather than answering definitively why it exists.

Contemporary Issues
Abortion is not condemned, as there is no official doctrine; beliefs about abortion range the full spectrum. Views on divorce, homosexuality, and gender equality are generally very supportive of human differences, equality, and personal choice. Many believe that involvement in community action, especially regarding environmental concerns, is integral to the belief in human interdependence and worship of the Earth Mother.
 
100% Neo-Pagan That's a good thing since I am a Neo-Pagan.

96% Unitarian Universalist Another good one as I'm very active in a UU church

• 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

As I don't believe in damnation, salvation is a little odd to me.
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.

www.uua.org
 
1. Neo-Pagan (100%)
2. New Age (87%)
3. Unitarian Universalism (85%)
4. Liberal Quakers (69%)
5. Mahayana Buddhism (68%)
6. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (68%)
7. Theravada Buddhism (66%)
8. New Thought (60%)
9. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (57%)
10. Secular Humanism (56%)
11. Hinduism (55%)
12. Jainism (55%)
13. Scientology (52%)
14. Taoism (45%)
15. Bah�'� Faith (43%)
16. Reform Judaism (41%)
17. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (41%)
18. Orthodox Quaker (36%)
19. Sikhism (36%)
20. Jehovah's Witness (35%)
21. Nontheist (28%)
22. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (27%)
23. Orthodox Judaism (21%)
24. Seventh Day Adventist (17%)
25. Eastern Orthodox (10%)
26. Islam (10%)
27. Roman Catholic (10%)
 
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Nontheist (97%)
3. Secular Humanism (97%)
4. Theravada Buddhism (69%)
5. Liberal Quakers (68%)
6. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (63%)
7. Bah�'� Faith (40%)
8. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (40%)
9. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (40%)
10. Jehovah's Witness (40%)
11. Neo-Pagan (33%)
12. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (26%)
13. Taoism (20%)
14. New Thought (13%)
15. New Age (10%)
16. Eastern Orthodox (0%)
17. Hinduism (0%)
18. Islam (0%)
19. Jainism (0%)
20. Mahayana Buddhism (0%)
21. Orthodox Judaism (0%)
22. Orthodox Quaker (0%)
23. Reform Judaism (0%)
24. Roman Catholic (0%)
25. Scientology (0%)
26. Seventh Day Adventist (0%)
27. Sikhism (0%)


Is it really possable to not fit in with Unitarian Universalism?
I meen dont they just accept virtualy every possable point of vew as haveing a slight chance of being right?
 
I'm a Liberal Protestant...

Also sometimes referred to as secular, modern, or humanistic. This is an umbrella term for Protestant denominations, or churches within denominations, that view the Bible as the witness of God rather than the word of God, to be interpreted in its historical context through critical analysis. Examples include some churches within Anglican/Episcopalian, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and United Church of Christ. There are more than 2,000 Protestant denominations offering a wide range of beliefs from extremely liberal to mainline to ultra-conservative and those that include characteristics on both ends.

• Belief in Deity
Trinity of the Father (God), the Son (Christ), and the Holy Spirit that comprises one God Almighty. Many believe God is incorporeal.


• Incarnations
Beliefs vary from the literal to the symbolic belief in Jesus Christ as God's incarnation. Some believe we are all sons and daughters of God and that Christ was exemplary, but not God.


• Origin of Universe and Life
The Bible's account is symbolic. God created and controls the processes that account for the universe and life (e.g. evolution), as continually revealed by modern science.


• After Death
Goodness will somehow be rewarded and evil punished after death, but what is most important is how you show your faith and conduct your life on earth.


• 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 imperfect nature, which leads some to immoral behavior.


• Salvation
Various beliefs: Some believe all will go to heaven, as God is loving and forgiving. Others believe salvation lies in doing good works and no harm to others, regardless of faith. Some believe baptism is important. Some believe the concept of salvation after death is symbolic or nonexistent.


• Undeserved Suffering
Most Liberal Christians 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
Most churches teach that abortion is morally wrong, but many ultimately support a woman's right to choose, usually accompanied by policies to provide counseling on alternatives. Many are accepting of homosexuality and gay rights.
 
1. Islam (100%)
2. Orthodox Judaism (100%)
3. Sikhism (84%)
4. Reform Judaism (80%)
5. Bahá'í Faith (74%)
6. Jainism (73%)
7. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (69%)
8. Jehovah's Witness (69%)
9. Orthodox Quaker (61%)
10. Hinduism (60%)
11. Eastern Orthodox (57%)
12. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (57%)
13. Roman Catholic (57%)
14. Liberal Quakers (57%)
15. Seventh Day Adventist (57%)
16. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (51%)
17. Mahayana Buddhism (46%)
18. Unitarian Universalism (46%)
19. Neo-Pagan (35%)
20. Theravada Buddhism (35%)
21. Scientology (26%)
22. New Age (22%)
23. Taoism (18%)
24. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (17%)
25. New Thought (16%)
26. Secular Humanism (16%)
27. Nontheist (9%)
 
Mahayana Buddhism includes diverse beliefs, various sects, schools, and trends. The main Mahayana sects include Pure Land, Zen, and Vajrayana (or Tantric) Buddhism. We focus here on some of the traditional elements of Mahayana Buddhism.

• Belief in Deity
Mahayana Buddhism (like Theravada Buddhism) posits no Creator or ruler God. However, deity belief is present in the Mahayana doctrine of The Three Bodies (forms) of Buddha: (1) Body of Essence--the indescribable, impersonal Absolute Reality, or Ultimate Truth that is Nirvana (Infinite Bliss); (2) Body of Bliss or Enjoyment--Buddha as divine, deity, formless, celestial spirit with saving power of grace, omnipotence, omniscience; and (3) Body of Transformation or Emanation--an illusion or emanation in human form provided by the divine Buddha to guide humans to Enlightenment. Any person can potentially achieve Buddhahood, transcending personality and becoming one with the impersonal Ultimate Reality, which is Infinite Bliss (Nirvana). There are countless Buddhas presiding over countless universes. Bodhisattvas--humans and celestial spirits who sacrifice their imminent liberation (Buddhahood) to help all others to become liberated--are revered or worshipped as gods or saints by some.


• Incarnations
The historic Buddha, the person Siddhartha Gautama, is considered by many as an emanation or illusion of the highest power (which is also called Buddha). Many believe there have been countless Buddhas on earth.


• Origin of Universe and Life
No Creator God. All matter is illusion or manifestation of the Ultimate Reality. Generally, Mahayana Buddhist beliefs don't find modern scientific discoveries contradictory to Buddhist thought.


• After Death
There is no transmigration of individual souls, but through the law of karma, one's wholesome or unwholesome intentions become imprinted in the mind. Negative mental states persist through continual rebirth until one's intentions become wholesome. Once fully enlightened, one is liberated from rebirths, reaching a state of absolute selflessness resulting in ultimate bliss called Nirvana--the "Deathless State." One becomes Buddha (or one with Buddha). Some Buddhists, especially modern Western, don't emphasize or believe in literal rebirth.


• Why Evil?
People have free will to commit wrongs. Evil results as cravings, attachments, and ignorance accumulate through perpetual rebirths, thus perpetuating greed, hatred, and violence.


• Salvation
The goal is enlightenment, leading to Nirvana--liberation from cycles of rebirth and suffering--which is life. All are already endowed with Buddha-nature but need to come to realize fully that only the Ultimate Reality (the great "void" or "emptiness") is real (or nonconditional) and permanent. The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path show the way, along with worship of the essential Buddha. One must work to extinguish self: All worldly cravings, desires, and attachments, through loving-kindness, compassion, charity, moral conduct, wisdom, and meditation. Renouncing worldly possessions and goals is not necessary for the laity, if balanced. Buddha taught the middle path, moderation. Human and spirit world Bodhisattvas are sought for help in gaining enlightenment. Pure Land Mahayana Buddhists aim to find a place of eternal Nirvana in a paradisiacal Pure Land, attainable by calling out the name of the Buddha ruler of the Pure Land.


• Undeserved Suffering
Life is suffering. Suffering results from this and past life greed, hatred, and ignorance, which, unless mitigated, returns as suffering (karma). Intense suffering may be viewed as the release of karma, hastening one's liberation. Suffering is illusion or ignorance of one's true nature as Buddha.


• Contemporary Issues
Abortion is considered murder, and all violent acts cause horrific karmic consequence. Homosexuality in itself is not specifically condemned by scripture, but opinions vary, especially among various Buddhist cultures--e.g., American Buddhists are generally very accepting, while Asian Buddhists are generally strongly opposed to homosexuality. It is believed that divorce wouldn't occur if one follows Buddhist precepts, but a couple is not condemned if they separate due to vast personal differences. Gender roles are generally traditional (e.g. women are child caretakers and men are providers), but are growing less rigid as society inflicts more and more contemporary demands (e.g. women working in increasing numbers).


LOL

I'm also 98% Hindu
 
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Secular Humanism (98%)
3. Liberal Quakers (90%)
4. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (87%)
5. Neo-Pagan (75%)

I don't know how accurate it is. I've been struggling with my beliefs lately.
 
100% Liberal Quaker 99% Liberal Protestant. A bit of a shock as I am Roman Catholic (only 54%). Apparently Andreus is more Catholic than me at 57%- and he follows Islam! Well, I never said I was a GOOD Catholic!;)
 
1. Neo-Pagan (100%)
2. New Age (95%)
3. Unitarian Universalism (92%)
4. Liberal Quakers (92%)
5. Mahayana Buddhism (88%)
6. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (87%)
7. Theravada Buddhism (87%)
8. Orthodox Quaker (78%)
9. Jainism (67%)
10. Hinduism (67%)
11. Reform Judaism (66%)
12. Taoism (63%)
13. Secular Humanism (60%)
14. New Thought (58%)
15. Scientology (55%)
16. Sikhism (49%)
17. Bahá'í Faith (48%)
18. Seventh Day Adventist (47%)
19. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (41%)
20. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (38%)
21. Orthodox Judaism (34%)
22. Nontheist (32%)
23. Eastern Orthodox (31%)
24. Roman Catholic (31%)
25. Islam (27%)
26. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (27%)
27. Jehovah's Witness (18%)


This is interesting because I tend to think of myself more of the New Age kinda person
 
1. Unitarian Universalism (100%)
2. Secular Humanism (97%)
3. Liberal Quakers (84%)
 
 
I am Orthodox Quaker (100%) according to the test.

I am Roman Catholic, but only scored a 79% for my own faith.

It was a great quiz.

Interestingly, the only other faith I have considered in Quaker. Perhaps this test is a truer barometer of the way I really feel about the Lord, and faith.
 
Unitarian Universalist...very interesting. oh, and i only got 7% catholic...sorry mom!
 
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