Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Mmmmm.... survey

Stolen from Cory's blog; enjoy. Yes it is a return to the earlier topic. I hope much (polite) controversial discussion will result. You guys didnt really want to get ME started on sex, did you? Didnt think so.
Religion Definition
are you mono or polytheistic?I am a non-literal poly. I see all things as One, and an ascending scale of wholeness. The One incorporates the All. The All divides into many parts, which further divide into many parts, and the more complete parts are what the less complete parts tend to ascribe divine status to.
do you subscribe to a major religion?Several of them, as well as several minor ones.
how do you feel about Jesus?Jesus was what some would call a boddhisatva, or ascended being. He was a person who incorporated the divine into himself in its entirety, while maintaining the entirety of his human individual being, thus proving that the limitations of time and space do not permanently alienate man from his divine origins. He showed that humanity is capable of attaining perfect union with their divine Self, and showed a way to create that connection. He is the ultimate manifestation of the Sacrificed God, who gives his body and blood to feed and strengthen humanity. He was a very wise and compassionate being who continues to bear the consequences of humanities confusion.
what holy book do you feel is most accurate (Bible, Koran, etc)They each have something valuable to teach, as does any work of human creativity as all inspiration is drawn from the ether and expresses intangible realities, but no book can replace sincere and loving observation of the true workings of reality. It matters less what you read and more what you interpret.
do you believe in reincarnation?yep
do you believe in the traditional heaven and hell?sure
do you believe in ANY heaven and/or hell?right here on earth, in my face, in my head
do you think the god(s) are vengeful or nice?Depends which ones you are talking to. Some of them are right dicks. however even the cruelest serve as gardeners pruning the Tree of Life.
do you believe in angels?Yes and also faeries, ghosts, demons, imps, succubi and extra terrestrials
do you believe in miracles?My life is fueled by them
do you believe in predestination?I am planning to go for beer after work
do you believe in original sin?thats a goddamn tricky question. I do not believe in the INHERENT sinfulness of humanity requiring salvation.
do you believe in freedom of will?This seems like a contradiction in terms. Your Will is a decision of intention. Once you have decided your will, that commits you to acting out your will and freedom is no longer a debatable issue. You have the choice, and the freedom of that choice, and you have the freedom to change your mind and choose something else(though if you keep changing your mind all the time your will isnt worth much), but perfect freedom and perfect will are mutually exclusive.
do you believe in souls?yes
what do you think will happen to you when you die?I find myself more concerned with what will happen to everyone I leave behind. I am planning some pretty impressive hauntings for the first little while afterwards anyway. heh.
do you think there will be an armageddon?weeeeeeeell, no, not as such. I think we are in for some pretty cataclysmic planetary changes and that certain prophets might have caught glimpses of what part of that will look like, but god almighty on a throne and judgement day and all that, nah.
why do you think we exist?Because we want to. There were plenty of realities that didnt, and therefore dont.
do you believe in life on other planets?The universe is a BIIIIG place. It would be a little ridiculous if our little speck was actually THE most happening place in it. Besides, if there wasnt then where would all the extra terrestrials come from???
do you believe in evolution?yes, and I look forward to it also.
do you think religion and science will always oppose the other?I believe that both modes of exploring and understanding reality will one day be sufficiently refined to see the resolution of any apparent conflicts between the two.
what would you say to God if you met him/her/them today?Probably not much. Id rather listen, though I have a great many questions.
anything else we should know?Dont think Im gonna tell you

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1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

"do you believe in original sin?"

I prefer the sequel.

11:31 AM  

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