Can a Simple Quiz Describe Your Spirituality?
"You're Subconsciously A Peaceful Quaker!"
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That's the result I got this morning from a spirituality quiz that's been making the rounds on social media lately. I find that funny because students at UPENN (my alma mater) are known as "Quakers."
Reading the full description, it's nor far off from a non-aggression principled voluntaryist perspective. Amazing they can come up with that just through a multiple-choice quiz involving some pictures.
Here's the full description I got:
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.
The parts I'd disagree with, I guess, are pacifism (NAP is not a pacifist stance, but advocates the use of defensive force when necessary) and relying on divinely revealed truth. I think to call something "true" we have to put a strong epistemology to work and try to disprove it as much as possible first. Then, of course, there's also the whole theism thing.
What do you get when taking the quiz? You can do so here on mydailyquizz.
interesting. I went to a Quaker school too. Only thing that I don't get about Quakerism is this idea of "consensus". Too impractical
While I was filling it out, I felt it was missing options. So I had to choose the option that was closest to what I was thinking. But ... I agree with the conclusion.
So, to answer your question, in my case, the answer is yes. This survey/quiz described my spirituality.
You're Subconsciously An Agnostic Philosopher!
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.
Nice! I like this answer.
One thing about agnosticism I find interesting is some definitions of it go so far as to say something like "It can never be known!" which is, I think, a more closed-minded perspective than an atheist (which is surprising). Example from Google:
The "or can be known" part gets me. That differs from the definition above which suggests proof would then push them in a specific direction for or against. From my understanding, an atheist would asset theism to be true, given evidence to do so.
Love the Einstein pic. :)
I don't know if I'm a subconsciously Jew or not.. but I think this shows a little right about me.. I try to enjoy every single day of my life and try to be kind. And optimistic too. I believe every single thing what is in front of me. . this is my result of that quiz,
I got You're Subconsciously A Chill Rastafarian!
Super love this reply. I wish you were by brother so I made it so!
Nice! I almost clicked the picture of pot also. I wonder if I did, would I have gotten the same result?
Awesome
if looking at pictures decides spirituality then we would be living in a peaceful world
Did you take the test? I'm curious if you think it comes up with an accurate view of you.
You're Subconsciously A Born Again Christian
My result
The only place to "test" your spirituality is in your heart. There is so much lost in the use of words, symbols, and signposts to enlightment etc. Your capapcity for love, receiving it and generating it, cannot be quantified. It's limitless and indescribable.
It may be, but did you take the test? It might surprise you.
Okay I'll do it. Let you know. A Peaceful Quaker! You are right I am surprised. there doesn't seem to be a lot of peace in my heart...
Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I wonder if the test skews at all if we go into it thinking it will not properly grasp who we are which in turn impacts our decisions during the test.
You could be right. Tried to be close to real. A stubborn skepticism is tough to battle, can only soften heart and open mind in short bursts. Cognitive of creepy anger and bitterness in the world. People like you and so many others here are changing my hardness into open couriosity There is so much compassion and lively discourse on things I have never contemplated it's changing me i.e. the world for the better.
That's really encouraging to hear. Thank you. :)
i visited the test page, the result was good. thanks for sharing
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I too got You're Subconsciously A Peaceful Quaker! .. Did you choose many naked people to ? :P
I really Loved your end intro Luke
Luke Stokes is a father, husband, business owner .... It is nice to know unlike others you have family as the priority :)
Hah! I did pick the naked people. We must have picked the same answers for all of them, I'd imagine. Or maybe that depends on how many permutations they have going and how many answers.
Thanks. I have three kids and an amazing wife. I'm working every day to be better for them and myself.