Religion, Politics, and Money- Oh My!!
Polite conversation is not supposed to include religion or politics, and some people also add the subject of money to the list. Within immediate families, these subjects may be discussed or not. Within extended families, these subjects are discussed a bit less. Within a circle of friends, these subjects may or may not be discussed, depending on how serious and/or heated they are willing to get. But with strangers? Do not say anything, except to agree if you must respond- even if you don't agree. At least that is the popular consensus about these topics and how they must be dealt with.
However, most of my family, including my extended family members, know my political views. I do not talk about religion except to a few select people, due to the very sensitive nature of the subject in my geographical area and the way I was raised. About money? I only just realized that it is not discussed often. I know that some members of my family have 10 times more money than I do. I am pretty sure my immediate family (husband and kids) are the poorest in the whole bunch.
I know I've mentioned this before, but I do not like secrets, and I'm very curious. I'd like to know the views of everyone on all these topics. I don't judge, I have an open mind. I just like to know things. In fact, I LOVE knowing that people can tell me anything. I just wish some of them realized it. So, to go first, here are my views:
Starting with Religion
I took a quiz online and here are my results.
Your top result isSecular Humanism
 | 1. | Secular Humanism(100%) |   | More Info | |
| 2. | Unitarian Universalism(93%) | | More Info | |
| 3. | Liberal Quakers - Religious Society of Friends (82%) | | More Info | |
| 4. | Non-theist(73%) | | More Info | |
| 5. | Taoism (69%) | | More Info | |
| 6. | Theravada Buddhism(69%) | | More Info | |
| 7. | Mainline - Liberal Christian Protestants(59%) | | More Info | |
| 8. | New Age (57%) | | More Info | |
| 9. | Neo-Pagan(56%) | | More Info | |
| 10. | Mahayana Buddhism(55%) | | More Info | |
| 11. | Jainism (53%) | | More Info | |
| 12. | Orthodox Quaker - Religious Society of Friends (45%) | | More Info | |
| 13. | Reform Judaism (44%) | | More Info | |
| 14. | Sikhism (38%) | | More Info | |
| 15. | Scientology(38%) | | More Info | |
| 16. | New Thought(36%) | | More Info | |
| 17. | Hinduism(30%) |
I like to think of myself as a freethinker, although I do side with the humanist point of view. I keep an open mind about all beliefs. I was raised Christian- Methodist, and I went to church regularly until I got my first job at 16. However, I started questioning the Christian's way of thinking as early as 12.
Politics
Another quiz . . .
Your best fit is...
Solid Liberal-along with 15% of the public.
"Generally affluent and highly educated, most Solid Liberals strongly support the social safety net and take very liberal positions on virtually all issues. Most say they always vote Democratic and are unflagging supporters of Barack Obama. Overall, Solid Liberals are very optimistic about the nation’s future and are the most likely to say that America’s success is linked to its ability to change, rather than its reliance on long-standing principles. On foreign policy, Solid Liberals overwhelmingly believe that good diplomacy – rather than military strength – is the best way to ensure peace."
I've been a liberal since I was old enough to understand what it meant. I am the only liberal in my entire family- including extended relatives- that I know of. I am generally peace-loving and giving, and I hate war.I also approve of finding alternative energy sources, and getting farther out of the oil business. Fracking is a horrible practice that has caused many earthquakes in my state, where we used to have next to no earthquakes.
Money
I'm not taking a quiz here. I will simply state that I like money, I like using it, and I wish I had more of it. I have made many, many money mistakes over the years, but I try not to regret them. I also believe that we must live while we are alive, and in that spirit I am less of a saver. I will spend money on a day at an amusement park or downtown, even if it causes money to be tight for a month or two. I wish I had some savings, but currently my husband and I have too many medical bills and 2 kids to raise. Trying to save money when you are so poor that you are getting food stamps is a joke. So I will take that rare night at the movies when I can grab it, because life is for the living.
Before accepting your challenge to provide my views I would like to hear your views. I believe that internet quizzes are created by people with certain motivations and are not necessarily accurate. They are also generalized and tend to label people which I do not like. If you will state your own personal views on religion and politics I will reciprocate.
ReplyDeleteI posted my quiz results and then my own opinions for each subject. There is no need for anyone to tell me anything they don't wish to share- I am only very curious.
DeleteI do not see any of your religious or political beliefs listed. Calling yourself a liberal can mean many things regarding wealth distribution, size of government, taxes, the environment, the poor, etc. Calling yourself a free thinker doesn't really state any religious beliefs. What are your thoughts on creation, salvation, caring for the poor, Christianity, Islam, the meaning of life, etc.?
ReplyDeleteOkey dokey. I believe that you can be a good person without belonging to a religion. When pressed by Grandma, I tell her I am having "issues with God" but the truth is that I think Christianity is a huge cult, as are the rest of the major religions. Why are we here? I don't know. I am sure science will figure it out, probably after I'm dead. The meaning of life? Life is what you make it. Does there have to be a meaning? Maybe the meaning of each person's life is different.
ReplyDeleteOK, cool. It sounds like you are probably an agnostic but that is for you to say. I think science is great at figuring "what" and "how" but science will never figure out "why." Maybe we are here to do our best to enjoy the life we have been given and to do what we can to make the world better.
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