Subj : Re: religion quiz
To   : alt.tv.farscape
From : Trouble
Date : Tue Sep 06 2005 19:11:17

From Newsgroup: alt.tv.farscape

Tyler Trafford wrote:

> http://quizfarm.com/test.php?q_id=10907
 
> You scored as Satanism.  
 
> Your beliefs most closely resemble those of Satanism! Before you 
> scream, do a bit of research on it. To be a Satanist, you don't
> actually have to believe in Satan. Satanism generally focuses upon
> the spiritual advancement of the self, rather than upon submission 
> to a deity or a set of moral codes.

Hmmm, what if I don't focus on 'spiritual' advancement of the self?

Quick dictionary.com search of 'moral' and 'ethical'

It seems to me the difference between 'moral' and 'ethical' is that moral 
'assumes' a stance on sexual behavior, and religious belief, that ethical 
does not.

Therefore I submit the difference is I believe in a set of principles, and 
code of ethics that 'may' not be the same as some X,000 year old sheep 
farmer's morals, or in reality that of the priest that controlled him 

> Do some research if you immediately think of the satanic cult
> stereotype.

More like they should research their pagan and atheist stereotypes, or 
those of anyone who was born after the 40s and went to college.

> Your beliefs may also resemble those of earth-based religions such
> as paganism.

Izzat so...
 
Satanism 75% 
Islam 67% 
agnosticism 50% 
atheism 50% 
Buddhism 42% 
Paganism 42% 
Judaism 33% 
Christianity 17% 
Hinduism 17% 

-- 
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise.
Seek what they sought."
--Basho

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