Comments on: My beliefs are similar to Buddhists http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html This is just a blog (web log) about me - Lewis Moten. Read along as I talk about daily happenings, movies, opinions, programming, and more. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:03:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Jenny http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1047 Jenny Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1047 actually, satanism doesn't have to mean the worship or acknowledgement of "Satan". as this quiz says, "Satanism generally focuses upon the spiritual advancement of the self, rather than upon submission to a deity or a set of moral codes." not really so scary, when you think about it. actually, satanism doesn’t have to mean the worship or acknowledgement of “Satan”. as this quiz says, “Satanism generally focuses upon the spiritual advancement of the self, rather than upon submission to a deity or a set of moral codes.” not really so scary, when you think about it.

]]> By: Aurorealis http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1048 Aurorealis Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1048 Christianity 83%, Buddhism 58%, Judaism 46%, Satanism 29%, Agnosticism 29%, Paganism 25%, Hinduism 21%, Islam 17%, Atheism 13%<br /><br />Jenny: You're right, I'd never realized Satanism was so common, you just described 98% of the earth's population: self-absorbed. Christianity 83%, Buddhism 58%, Judaism 46%, Satanism 29%, Agnosticism 29%, Paganism 25%, Hinduism 21%, Islam 17%, Atheism 13%

Jenny: You’re right, I’d never realized Satanism was so common, you just described 98% of the earth’s population: self-absorbed.

]]> By: Kelli http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1049 Kelli Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1049 Hey--I got Buddhism also, at 96%. I scored 75% for Islam, Agnosticism and Satanism.<br /><br />Interesting quiz, as they always are! Hey–I got Buddhism also, at 96%. I scored 75% for Islam, Agnosticism and Satanism.

Interesting quiz, as they always are!

]]> By: Lewis Moten http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1050 Lewis Moten Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1050 Hmm... Why didn't I get a better Satanism score then? I'm so self absorbed. I figure that my blog kinda reflects that. Hmm… Why didn’t I get a better Satanism score then? I’m so self absorbed. I figure that my blog kinda reflects that.

]]> By: Lewis Moten http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1051 Lewis Moten Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1051 I doubt that every Jedi knight out there is walking around in the UK waving there light saber around. I would imagine that it is concealed.<br /><br />From what I understand, the census was done when the first episode was comming out. I doubt there are so many that still follow the faith.<br /><br />I always figured that anyone who wore a turbin was either a taxi driver or a 7-11 clerk. I didn't know that religions had that kind of requirement as well. I doubt that every Jedi knight out there is walking around in the UK waving there light saber around. I would imagine that it is concealed.

From what I understand, the census was done when the first episode was comming out. I doubt there are so many that still follow the faith.

I always figured that anyone who wore a turbin was either a taxi driver or a 7-11 clerk. I didn’t know that religions had that kind of requirement as well.

]]> By: Tom http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1052 Tom Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1052 I scored "Christian". Go figure. I guess that whole, "Jesus is God" thing sealed the deal. I scored “Christian”. Go figure. I guess that whole, “Jesus is God” thing sealed the deal.

]]> By: Jenny http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1053 Jenny Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1053 i scored 100% for satanism. BOOM! i scored 100% for satanism. BOOM!

]]> By: iFelix http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1054 iFelix Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1054 I see Jedi is missing as well.<br /><br />390,000 people in Britain are Jedi Knights according to the official census.<br /><br />http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2757067.stm I see Jedi is missing as well.

390,000 people in Britain are Jedi Knights according to the official census.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2757067.stm

]]> By: lastrider http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1055 lastrider Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1055 Islam 88%<br />Judaism 67%<br />Christianity 54%<br />Paganism 46%<br />Buddhism 33%<br />Hinduism 29%<br />Satanism 25%<br />agnosticism 17%<br />atheism 0%<br /><br />Well that sorta reflects my views in religion well. <br /><br />One thing that offended me is that when I offered the test to a couple of friends one was reluctant to take it as his religion was not included, and so would I if my belief was not on there. <br /><br />The fact of the matter is they are missing one big religion, Sikhism, maybe not as big as other beliefs but certainly a big and growing religion. I think another upgrade to the test is needed. Islam 88%
Judaism 67%
Christianity 54%
Paganism 46%
Buddhism 33%
Hinduism 29%
Satanism 25%
agnosticism 17%
atheism 0%

Well that sorta reflects my views in religion well.

One thing that offended me is that when I offered the test to a couple of friends one was reluctant to take it as his religion was not included, and so would I if my belief was not on there.

The fact of the matter is they are missing one big religion, Sikhism, maybe not as big as other beliefs but certainly a big and growing religion. I think another upgrade to the test is needed.

]]> By: iFelix http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1056 iFelix Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.lewismoten.com/2005/03/my-beliefs-are-similar-to-buddhists.html#comment-1056 Male Sikhs generally wear turbans which is a bit of a giveaway.<br /><br />As for Jedi they have a light sabre. Male Sikhs generally wear turbans which is a bit of a giveaway.

As for Jedi they have a light sabre.

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