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lindysalsagal

(20,746 posts)
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 10:03 PM Apr 2017

Your sub-conscious religion: 30 second test. Fun!

http://mydailyquizz.com/what-is-your-actual-religion-according-to-your-subconscious/

My result: "You're subconsciously a Zen Buddhist! Deep down you're a calm, gentle spirit that seeks balance and beauty. Your inner spirituality is rooted in a "going with the flow" approach that enables you to easily endure life's dramatic ups and downs.

Zen emphasizes rigorous meditation-practice, insight, and awakening the individual Buddha nature."

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Your sub-conscious religion: 30 second test. Fun! (Original Post) lindysalsagal Apr 2017 OP
I'm a Peaceful Quaker! Skittles Apr 2017 #1
You'n me both! elleng Apr 2017 #3
Same here! canetoad Apr 2017 #4
Moi aussi. Based on my answers I did not expect that! n/t Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #84
AH, bon jour, mon ami! elleng Apr 2017 #88
Me, too. Surprised me. Shrike47 Apr 2017 #27
I was also surprised to hear this thecrow Apr 2017 #60
Me too. Bettie Apr 2017 #29
Me too JDC Apr 2017 #42
Me too - but since I actually am, not much of a surprise. Ms. Toad Apr 2017 #56
Me, too! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2017 #73
Me too! OldHippieChick Apr 2017 #80
Me too! get the red out Apr 2017 #82
Me too. Coventina Apr 2017 #87
Peaceful Quaker! elleng Apr 2017 #2
Dancing Jew shenmue Apr 2017 #5
Me too Sanity Claws Apr 2017 #19
Me too! yardwork Apr 2017 #31
Me too! FuzzyRabbit Apr 2017 #37
Me too! Beartracks Apr 2017 #38
So am I ! JHan Apr 2017 #40
Me, too! Staph Apr 2017 #57
me too! mainer Apr 2017 #75
I'm a dancing Jew Danmel Apr 2017 #6
I was a Peaceful Quaker when I took this the other day. bluedigger Apr 2017 #7
Agnostic philosopher spanone Apr 2017 #8
Me too. aidbo Apr 2017 #14
as here dweller Apr 2017 #61
Me too! csziggy Apr 2017 #20
Same Freethinker65 Apr 2017 #34
Same here. smirkymonkey Apr 2017 #35
Me too. Sounds pretty level headed. I'll take it! JudyM Apr 2017 #43
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 spanone Apr 2017 #47
same here WyLoochka Apr 2017 #74
I too am a Zen Buddhist, apparently petronius Apr 2017 #9
Uh, no. lindysalsagal Apr 2017 #11
Peaceful Quaker. sinkingfeeling Apr 2017 #10
I'm a dancing Jew!!! LeftInTX Apr 2017 #12
Zen Buddhist Phoenix61 Apr 2017 #13
Dancing Jew. Chellee Apr 2017 #15
It appears to capture the definition well! yardwork Apr 2017 #32
How can an atheist Bayard Apr 2017 #16
Pretty sure that's where the atheists went back in the day: 18th century atheism lindysalsagal Apr 2017 #18
Not so much, back in the day. Ms. Toad Apr 2017 #55
Haha, I got the same! Kentonio Apr 2017 #68
Peaceful Quaker..... lucca18 Apr 2017 #17
I wasn't sure this fit in GD, but it seems to be doing fine. lindysalsagal Apr 2017 #21
My problem was that in the question of PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2017 #22
I chose Hawking for that reason. lindysalsagal Apr 2017 #24
Except for me, even he is not someone I'd turn to. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2017 #25
Zen buddist kimbutgar Apr 2017 #23
I'm a dancing jew. applegrove Apr 2017 #26
I'm a dancing Jew. hunter Apr 2017 #28
How can I pick someone for spiritual guidance, when it doesn't exit? brooklynite Apr 2017 #30
peaceful Quaker Doreen Apr 2017 #33
Apparently I'm a Rastafarian Calculating Apr 2017 #36
Me too. Seems we're alone here. Luz Apr 2017 #86
Me too - Zen Buddhist Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2017 #39
That quiz was difficult, not enough anwers to choose from. betsuni Apr 2017 #41
Agnostic Philosopher frogmarch Apr 2017 #44
Zen Buddhist nt Flaleftist Apr 2017 #45
Dancing Jew. n/t trackfan Apr 2017 #46
Peaceful Quaker marlakay Apr 2017 #48
Am I the only Born Again Christian on this Godless Interweb sight? Midnight Writer Apr 2017 #49
I got BAC also the first time. Took it again, changed Ilsa Apr 2017 #52
I was a Dancing Jew the first time I took it LeftInTX Apr 2017 #53
Zen Buddhist here, too. 3catwoman3 Apr 2017 #50
Well well, I'm a dancing jew/quaker posing as a Zen-nostic with Rasta tendenancys mitch96 Apr 2017 #51
I'm a Hindu Yogi. :-) kentuck Apr 2017 #54
Pre-Colombian Aztec TlalocW Apr 2017 #58
😳 dweller Apr 2017 #63
Agnostic Philosopher! JimGinPA Apr 2017 #59
Agnostic Philosopher. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #62
Really should be atheist, not agnostic. Lunabell Apr 2017 #64
That's a fine line for me HAB911 Apr 2017 #79
I'm a dancing Jew? area51 Apr 2017 #65
Zen Buddhist TeamPooka Apr 2017 #66
Zen Buddhist for me too, even after taking it four times and answering... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2017 #67
Quaker here madokie Apr 2017 #69
No God in my world either. The only part that I liked was... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2017 #70
LOL madokie Apr 2017 #71
There are non-theist Quakers. eShirl Apr 2017 #72
Agnostic philosopher. dchill Apr 2017 #76
Me Too ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #77
An Agnostic Philosopher! HAB911 Apr 2017 #78
Woot! You're Subconsciously A Chill Rastafarian! Baclava Apr 2017 #81
Peaceful Quaker Lebam in LA Apr 2017 #83
Zen Buddhist also. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #85

Ms. Toad

(34,114 posts)
56. Me too - but since I actually am, not much of a surprise.
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 01:04 AM
Apr 2017

You, on the other hand, will need to stop threatening to kick people's ass.

Rhiannon12866

(206,247 posts)
73. Me, too!
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 05:23 AM
Apr 2017

And if you read it through, it does make sense!

You're subconsciously a peaceful Quaker! Deep down, you're openminded, fair, principled and justice oriented. Your inner, subconscious spirituality is motivated by a profound desire to make peace and fight for justice.

OldHippieChick

(2,434 posts)
80. Me too!
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 08:04 AM
Apr 2017

"You're subconsciously a peaceful Quaker! Deep down, you're openminded, fair, principled and justice oriented. Your inner, subconscious spirituality is motivated by a profound desire to make peace and fight for justice.

Quakers (or Friends) are members of a group of religious Christian movements which is known as the Religious Society of Friends. Quakers believe that truth is continuously revealed directly to individuals from God. Quakers often focus on trying to hear, the inner, still voice of God. Pacifism, social justice and peace making are important elements of the Quaker religious experience. "

Pretty cool, I think.

Coventina

(27,196 posts)
87. Me too.
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 09:51 AM
Apr 2017

I do love the Quakers.

I went to a Quaker meeting, once, just to try it out.

But, group worship just really isn't for me.

Staph

(6,253 posts)
57. Me, too!
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 01:39 AM
Apr 2017

I guess the "Open Minds" part of the United Methodist church really inspires my ecumenical side!


 

aidbo

(2,328 posts)
14. Me too.
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 10:21 PM
Apr 2017
You're subconsciously an Agnostic philosopher! You're a thinker with passion for understand exactly how things work. You're inner spirituality is rooted in an awe of the physical world around us and intellectual pursuit. You're a curious, intellectual and observant person.

Agnosticism neither denies nor affirms the existence of God or a Higher Power. Agnostic leave the question open with an open mind, waiting for proof one way or the other.


Seems pretty close to what I would call myself if asked. (Agnostic atheist)

petronius

(26,606 posts)
9. I too am a Zen Buddhist, apparently
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 10:14 PM
Apr 2017

(Although I'm not sure about the rigorous meditation part: does binging on Netflix count, or non-stop clicking on DU?)

lindysalsagal

(20,746 posts)
11. Uh, no.
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 10:18 PM
Apr 2017

Those would be the exact opposite of Zen practice, but, what the hell! If it feels good, do it!

Phoenix61

(17,020 posts)
13. Zen Buddhist
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 10:20 PM
Apr 2017

I used to have a daily meditation practice. I keep saying I'm going to get back to it but... just can't seem to make the time for it.

lindysalsagal

(20,746 posts)
18. Pretty sure that's where the atheists went back in the day: 18th century atheism
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 10:24 PM
Apr 2017

It was a bottom-up community-based experience, where everyone was considered worth listening to.

So, there were probably lots of non-believers in the quaker pews. They had nowhere else to go.

Ms. Toad

(34,114 posts)
55. Not so much, back in the day.
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 01:02 AM
Apr 2017

Early Quakers were very christo-centric. Everyone was considered worth listening to because Christ could choose to speak to the gathered body through any of individual, regardless of age, gender, education, etc.

Today there are lots of hyphen quakers, including atheist-quakers.

lindysalsagal

(20,746 posts)
21. I wasn't sure this fit in GD, but it seems to be doing fine.
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 10:27 PM
Apr 2017

Religion is so much a part of politics these days, that this is getting lots of looks.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,908 posts)
22. My problem was that in the question of
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 10:33 PM
Apr 2017

which one would you prefer for spiritual guidance, there was not a choice of None of the Above.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,908 posts)
25. Except for me, even he is not someone I'd turn to.
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 10:38 PM
Apr 2017

I actually am highly self-reliant in that area.

This is a small example of why I usually don't bother with on-line quizzes, because invariably they do not give enough options in many of the questions.

hunter

(38,334 posts)
28. I'm a dancing Jew.
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 10:48 PM
Apr 2017

Could be, could be...

When my wild west grandma died she left some explicit instructions about how her body ought to be disposed of.

The funeral home asked, "She's Jewish?"

My mom was like "what?"

The only religion my grandma's wild west family ever claimed was "NOT MORMON!"

My mom's dad's adolescent dream was to sell gasoline, booze and French postcards to the guys, prohibition be damned.

My mom's parents landed as World War II West Coast shipyard welders. My grandma was so damned good with hot metal they didn't let her go when the war ended. I suspect metal vapor poisoning was a small part of her craziness.



Doreen

(11,686 posts)
33. peaceful Quaker
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 10:56 PM
Apr 2017

I am actually a Buddhist. Quakers believe in god and I do not believe in god. Years ago I did some personal study of religions and spiritual philosophies and Buddhism was what worked for me.

betsuni

(25,684 posts)
41. That quiz was difficult, not enough anwers to choose from.
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 11:14 PM
Apr 2017

For the first one my instant thought was that it was the Sistine Chapel, nothing else. Which answer to choose then? I didn't recognize Jesus, had to get the magnifying glass to check if it was indeed the Jesus section. Jesus is looking good, he's been working out in heaven. Why does Mary look nervous? I've forgotten the story. Must've missed that day in art history class. I can't even remember the original Bible stories about Jesus. I'm losing my memory, and evidently my eyesight is ready to go with it. So in the end I chose Jesus because he's in the center of the thing and should be noticed first.

Second one all I could think of was recalling the name of that Hindu sect or group or what. Couldn't. Then I thought that probably the ash on their faces keeps away flies. That must be a problem in hot weather when you're outside a lot. Do those holy men have toilets or do they just go anywhere? What if they have to pee while they're meditating -- do they just hold it until they have to go really bad? Now I can't even remember which answer I chose for that one. My mind is like a sieve these days. Jesus.

And the spiritual guidance one? I don't even know exactly what "spiritual" means. I picked Hawkings even though I've never read a word he's written. If we're talking philosophical guidance, though, I'd know instantly who to choose: Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

So anyway, that quiz was hard because it made me think too much.

frogmarch

(12,160 posts)
44. Agnostic Philosopher
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 11:28 PM
Apr 2017
You're subconsciously an Agnostic philosopher! You're a thinker with passion for understand exactly how things work. You're inner spirituality is rooted in an awe of the physical world around us and intellectual pursuit. You're a curious, intellectual and observant person.

Agnosticism neither denies nor affirms the existence of God or a Higher Power. Agnostic leave the question open with an open mind, waiting for proof one way or the other.


I'm good with it.

marlakay

(11,506 posts)
48. Peaceful Quaker
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 11:43 PM
Apr 2017

Funny because I have two casual friends who just started going to Quaker meetings.

I am more inclined towards Buddhism these days because they don't believe in God.

Been involved in a lot of mindfulness and meditation even more so since T.

Ilsa

(61,700 posts)
52. I got BAC also the first time. Took it again, changed
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 11:57 PM
Apr 2017

A couple of answers, and got Peaceful Quaker.
I'm not that peaceful.

LeftInTX

(25,598 posts)
53. I was a Dancing Jew the first time I took it
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 12:55 AM
Apr 2017

So, I took the quiz again and switched my food choice to the muffin, eggs and bacon....and I became a Born Again Christian!!!

(The pictures of the food were so small, I couldn't see what most of it was)

And the Sistine Chapel fresco they have all that writing all over it, so you can't help but notice a muscular shirtless guy, who I assume is Jesus smack dab center of the thing.

3catwoman3

(24,058 posts)
50. Zen Buddhist here, too.
Mon Apr 17, 2017, 11:49 PM
Apr 2017

The agnostic philosopher deception sounds a bit more like me. I did it twice, changing 2 answers the second time, and same result.

A request from people with the Peaceful Quaker, Dancing Jew and other designations that were not either the Zen Buddhist or Agnostic Philosopher categories -please post the descriptions. I am curious about the others.

kentuck

(111,110 posts)
54. I'm a Hindu Yogi. :-)
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 01:00 AM
Apr 2017

You're subconsciously a Hindu Yogi! You're a creative, quirky and unique person with a passion for spiritual awareness. Deep down your inner spirituality is rooted in a holistic approach to growing closer to the Divine.

Hinduism is one of the most ancient religious practices in the world. Yoga is a spiritual path that unites the individual with God. Yoga can be a physical, mental, and spiritual practice.

TlalocW

(15,392 posts)
58. Pre-Colombian Aztec
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 02:06 AM
Apr 2017

You're subconsciously a Pre-Colombian Aztec! Deep down you're energetic, passionate and filled with a blood lust impossible to sate. Your subconscious spirituality is rooted in thinking basketball is a piss-poor substitute for ōllamaliztli, and although you have doubts when nobles talk about an eagle on a cactus eating a snake being a sign from the gods to build Tenochitlan, you're extremely proud that your culture invented chocolate. Your greatest hope is to be accepted into the Jaguar Warriors (because the Eagle ones are pussies), but you'll praise Quetzalcoatl no matter what.

TlalocW

Lunabell

(6,117 posts)
64. Really should be atheist, not agnostic.
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 03:22 AM
Apr 2017

You're subconsciously an Agnostic philosopher! You're a thinker with passion for understand exactly how things work. You're inner spirituality is rooted in an awe of the physical world around us and intellectual pursuit. You're a curious, intellectual and observant person.

Agnosticism neither denies nor affirms the existence of God or a Higher Power. Agnostic leave the question open with an open mind, waiting for proof one way or the other.

HAB911

(8,919 posts)
79. That's a fine line for me
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 08:00 AM
Apr 2017

I identify atheist. However, my position can't be proven obviously. I felt that I had to make a decision in order to move on in life without proof, so I did.

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,858 posts)
67. Zen Buddhist for me too, even after taking it four times and answering...
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 03:39 AM
Apr 2017

some of the questions differently because I wasn't too committed to the previous ones (like the last question which I thought was almost meaningless).

Also interesting to me...

When I answered dishonestly, trying to imitate both conservatives and "social liberals" in a stereotypical way, the results were that I was a "Born Again Christian" and a "Peaceful Quaker" respectively.

For the conservative result, I answered the questions about people in a distrustful and hateful way. To get the "social liberal" result, I answered the questions about people from other cultures in a more embracing way rather than my previous intellectually curious way (which gave Zen Buddhist results).

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,858 posts)
70. No God in my world either. The only part that I liked was...
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 04:30 AM
Apr 2017

taking the test multiple times to see the different results.

It's obviously too superficial to mean much.

 

Baclava

(12,047 posts)
81. Woot! You're Subconsciously A Chill Rastafarian!
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 08:05 AM
Apr 2017

You're subconsciously a chill Rastafarian! Deep down you're a laid back, creative and passionate person with a love for altered states of consciousness. Your subconscious spirituality is rooted in brotherly love , simplicity and passionate service of Yah!

Demsrule86

(68,710 posts)
85. Zen Buddhist also.
Tue Apr 18, 2017, 09:42 AM
Apr 2017

The strange thing is I do practice yoga, meditation and controlling the breath. I was in the hospital in September. I have white coat syndrome so I practice breathing when my blood pressure is being taken...my pressure got so low, they paged the doctor and brought in a crash cart...when I explained to them what I was doing they just stared at me in disbelief...called my doctor who explained it to them...very funny.

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