Which Enemy of the Christian Faith Are You?

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The discussion revolves around a quiz that categorizes participants into various roles related to their views on Christianity, such as "Atheist," "Philosopher/Scientist," "Nothing," and others. Participants share their results, reactions to the quiz, and engage in lighthearted banter about the implications of their assigned categories.

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Main Points Raised

  • Many participants identify as "Atheist," with some expressing surprise at their results.
  • Some participants report being categorized as "Philosopher/Scientist," with varying opinions on what that means.
  • A few participants identify as "Nothing," discussing the implications of this label humorously.
  • There are comments on the quiz's structure, with participants noting missing options and expressing frustration over their results.
  • Some participants share their thoughts on atheism and Christianity, with a few arguing that atheism is shallow while others defend their beliefs.
  • Several participants engage in playful commentary about the quiz and its outcomes, including discovering additional categories like "Catholic Priest" and "Creationist."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the implications of the quiz results, as participants express a range of identities and opinions. Some participants agree on the humor of the quiz, while others engage in deeper discussions about belief systems and their meanings.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying degrees of satisfaction with the quiz, noting that their results may not accurately reflect their beliefs. Some mention the quiz's limitations in providing meaningful options.

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This discussion may be of interest to those exploring themes of belief, identity, and the interplay between humor and serious topics in religious discourse.

  • #61
plover said:
So what you're saying is that one of the test results ought to have been "Been-There-Done-That"? :biggrin:

Are you familiar with the essay "God and I" by http://nielsenhayden.com/makinglight http://nielsenhayden.com/, which concerns how she (more or less) forced the LDS to formally excommunicate her?

No but thanks. Very interesting.
And darned if the fellow didn't stand up, address the Almighty, and say "We thank Thee, O Lord, for bringing us together on this occasion--." I nearly swallowed my tongue trying to keep from laughing.

:smile: :smile: :smile: I can see why.

Two comments: I was told the long underswear is intended to prevent exposing one's self in any way that may be improper. The reason for this is to avoid tempting others. I don't know if this is really the original motive or not.

Edit: If this was really the motive - to prevent tempting others - then I would expect that the underwear would not be required once a person reaches a certain age; say by age...well...I dare not say when. :redface:

As for the curiously placed holes in the long underwear, I think this myth about the Mormons actually comes from the now all but extinct [Traditional] Shakers. It was not allowed for the bodies of a husband and wife to touch except through a hole in a sheet. :surprise:

Boy, that would be fun.
 
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  • #62
Philosopher/scientist..and umm, catholic :biggrin:
 
  • #63
zoobyshoe said:
Zoobie

That's not on the list at Tom's link, but it is an obvious extrapolation of a gedanken experiment in Halliday and Resnik.

Only in the sense that it's an obvious extrapolation of any good book on relativity. :biggrin:
 
  • #64
Philosopher/Scientist
 
  • #65
I'm a big nothing it says. I think agnostic would be more correct
 
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  • #66
Thx for the quiz. It was nice! Looks like there's plenty of atheists here - I'm one too! Anyway, i think it was the 'question5. Are you afraid of God?' I answered 'I'm not sure he exists'. Isn't that obvious?!
 
  • #67
I guess it's a funny quiz, but pretty useless ! I've been flattered by philosopher/scientist, but I wanted that kind of result to get out ! And I would have been mad if they call me nothing !
 
  • #68
physicskid said:
Thx for the quiz. It was nice! Looks like there's plenty of atheists here - I'm one too! Anyway, i think it was the 'question5. Are you afraid of God?' I answered 'I'm not sure he exists'. Isn't that obvious?!

That is not the answer of an atheïst. An atheïst would have responded "What is there to be afraid of?". Your answer is that of an agnost.
 
  • #69
Philosopher/Scientist
 
  • #70
On the 1st question the answers are in this order:
christian
philoscience
heretic
priest
creationist
atheist
nothing

On the second question the answers are in the order:
nothing
atheist
creationist
heretic
philoscience
priest
christian
On the 3rd question the answers are in the order
nothing
creationist
heretic
athiest
philoscience
priest
christian
On the 4th question the answers are in the order
athiest
philoscience
heretic
creationist
priest
christian
nothing
on the 5th question the answers are
heretic
christian
philoscience
creationist
atheist
priest
nothing
on the 6th question they are
heretic
atheist
christian
philoscience
creationist
priest
nothing
I'm not going to tell you the answers to the rest.
 
  • #71
Atheist,

Opps! not long enough! Now it is.
 
  • #72
Tom Mattson said:
Hey there! Hi there! Ho there!

Step right up and play the game that's got 'em talking from the Bible Belt to the Vatican!

Well, not really, but I thought it was funny. Play here:

http://robertandtim.topcities.com/quiz/christ/christquiz.html

I'm an "Atheist". :cool:


Philosopher scientist...i was going for antichrist though...

Edit: I see jtolliver has informed u that this is not a possible answer...they need a better test.
 
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