Which Religion are you?

ummmmmmmmmm ok???

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 *****. Satanism generally focuses upon the spiritual advancement of the self, rather than upon submission to a deity or a set of moral codes. Do some research if you immediately think of the satanic cult stereotype. Your beliefs may also resemble those of earth-based religions such as paganism.

Satanism 83%
agnosticism 79%
Islam 67%
Christianity 63%
Buddhism 54%
Hinduism 46%
Paganism 46%
atheism 25%
Judaism 13%


is it because i love nature and eat animals? d@mn my carnivorous, tree hugging self.... d@mn me to hell!

holy *wont write it, ron will edit it..s-h-i-t*

Islam
Your beliefs are most similar to those of Islam. Do more research on Islam and possibly consider taking the shahadah and officially becoming a Muslim, if you aren't already. Despite the actions of some - who go against the teachings of Islam - Islam is a religion of peace; the word 'islam' means 'peace through submission to God.' 'Muslim' means 'one who submits to God.' Islam is the third of the three Abrahamic faiths, and it shares much with Judaism in Christianity; its differences are the acceptance of Muhammad as the last and final prophet, and the oneness of God - in other words, that Jesus, though he was a revered prophet, was not in fact God, and only one God exists. Apparently the Taliban could not read (though their name means 'students'), because the Qur'an states that men and women are equal as believers, and that all believers should be educated and seek knowledge. Modesty in dress and behavior is required in Islam for both men and women to preserve the values of society and move the emphasis from superificial appearance to intelligence, knowledge, and God.


75%
Buddhism

71%
Satanism

71%
Judaism

63%
Paganism

38%
Hinduism

33%
Christianity

25%
atheism

17%
agnosticism



i bet my parents would be proud...all that money for hebrew school and satanism scores higher!!

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Posted by marymoon

Stanism, for the record, has very little to do with *****

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honestly, until this thread, i never knew that. Anyone whom i had ever known that considered themself a 'satanist' was basically just rebelling against Christianity- which was weird to me b/c of the theories that the Christians had made of the theory of ***** to 'scare people', so basically, those people were part of something that, in theory, christianity had, too, created.


But now i am curious to learn more about what satanism is. Although, i dont think i could EVER call myself a satanist- no matter what it implied

Umm duh:

You scored as Paganism.



Your beliefs are most closely aligned with those of paganism, Wicca, or a similar earth-based religion. You may also follow a Native American religion.

Paganism

83%
Hinduism

75%
Buddhism

63%
agnosticism

58%
Christianity

58%
Islam

54%
Satanism

42%
atheism

42%
Judaism

38%

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Even though I call myself catholic, my views are DEFINITELY more aligned with pagan religions. I used to practice, but it became too complicated in my life livng at home, etc

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Posted by neeniebean86

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Posted by marymoon

Stanism, for the record, has very little to do with *****

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honestly, until this thread, i never knew that. Anyone whom i had ever known that considered themself a 'satanist' was basically just rebelling against Christianity- which was weird to me b/c of the theories that the Christians had made of the theory of ***** to 'scare people', so basically, those people were part of something that, in theory, christianity had, too, created.


But now i am curious to learn more about what satanism is. Although, i dont think i could EVER call myself a satanist- no matter what it implied

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I had a boyfriend who was satanist..or who considered himself that. I don't think he actually had put THAT much thought into it, and I think he thought ti sounded cool. But satanism is NOT devil worship. There are a lot of sites on the web that will explain it. I really don't remember much, but it's really just very humanistic. It's very human centered, our accomplishments are our own, and our errors are our own.

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Posted by marymoon
It's very human centered, our accomplishments are our own, and our errors are our own.

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i definately agree with that part of it. Owning our actions, etc... i just wish there was a different name for it

Well there's a lot more to it that you may not agree with. I think some of the tenets make sense, but the language is really off-putting. ***** is a symbol for certain things, but usually satanists don't believe in his existence. It's hedonistic above all. From about.com




Satanism



History/Founder/important persons/saints:The father of the modern Satanic movement is Anton Szandor Lavey, who founded the Church of ***** (hereafter referred to as the COS) in San Francisco in 1966. Other important people include Michael Aquino, who founded the Temple of Set (TOS) in 1975 as an alternative to the COS, and there is a popular offshoot which prefers the teachings of Aleister Crowley over those of LaVey, known as the FCOS, or First Church of *****. Numerous other organizations exist, most founded in similar ideaology to one of the major groups.

Current leader/governing body: The COS is organized into local congregations known as 'grottoes,' each headed by a priest. The TOS consists of individual orders, further divided into 'Pylons,' and the head of the organization, or Grand Master, is elected by a council. Most smaller Satanic groups operate as covens similar to Wiccan group organization, or use 'grades,' initiatory levels bestowed by group leaders according to a member's percieved spiritual growth and/or ability. Theistic groups operate much like other churches, with worship, prayer, and study groups rather than organized hierarchies.


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Number of Adherents: Unknown. Many practitioners are secretive about their beliefs due to social pressures and misconceptions.

Clergy: Both the COS and the TOS ordain Clergy, known as priests or 'High priests.' Other groups may have similar practrices; most initiatory structures are drawn from or inspired by the practices of quasi-Masonic groups such as the OTO.

Requirements to join: The only usual requirement is the desire to be a member; initiations are required in some groups.


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Church/temple: Temples are usually used irregularly or for special events, rituals, etc. Weekly gatherings for worship are uncommon.

Scripture: The only commonly available Satanic scriptures available are Anton Lavey's works, the most well known of which is the 'Satanic Bible.' Others rely on their own interpretation of historical scriptures or create their own.

Required observances, dietary restrictions: None. Non-theistic Satanists generally practice hedonism or indulgence as a matter of faith.

Code of Conduct: Satanists of the COS follow the Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth:

1 Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked.
2 Do not tell your troubles to others unless you are sure that they want to hear them.
3 When in another's lair, show him respect or else do not go there.
4 If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him cruelly and without mercy.
5 Do not make sexual advances unless you are given the mating signal.
6 Do not take that which does not belong to you unless it is a burden to the person and he cries out to be relieved.
7 Acknowledge the power of magic if you have used it successfully to obtain your desires. If you deny the power of magic after having called upon it with success, you will lose all you have obtained.
8 Do not complain about anything to which you need not subject yourself.
9 Do not harm little children.
10 Do not kill non-human animals unless attacked or for your food.
11 When walking in open territory, bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask him to stop. If he does not stop, destroy him.

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Basic teachings and Beliefs of Satanism:
While many Satanists argue the actual physical existence of *****, the Satanic view of *****/Lucifer/Set is a somewhat Gnostic one, seeing the divinity as a liberator of mankind, a principal of individuality, or as the principal of change. Satanism of the sort where believers consciously worship ***** as an evil entity or an enemy of the Christian God appears to be confined to rumor, disturbed teenagers, and bad Heavy metal music. True to some accusations, Satanists do tend to embrace a philosophy of 'relative morality,' which generally culminates in a rejection of 'antiquated' sexual mores, 'embracing man's carnal nature,' as LaVey phrases it.

The beliefs of the Church of ***** can be summed up by their Nine Satanic Statements:

***** represents indulgence, instead of abstinence!
***** represents vital existence, instead of spiritual pipe dreams!
***** represents undefiled wisdom, instead of hypocritical self-deceit!
***** represents kindness to those who deserve it, instead of love wasted on ingrates!
***** represents vengeance, instead of turning the other cheek!
***** represents responsibility to the responsible, instead of concern for psychic vampires!
***** represents man as just another animal, sometimes better, more often worse than those that walk on all fours, who, because of his 'divine spiritual and intellectual development, has become the most vicious animal of all!
***** represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification.
***** is the best friend the church has ever had, as he has kept it in business all these years!

***** and Satanism

There are several types of Satanic belief systems. The most common is Philosophical Satanism, wherein ***** is not believed to actually exist, but is seen as a sort of mascot for personal liberty. Most modern Satanic groups, especially the COS, fall into this category. (It should be noted that some prefer to place this and similar groups under the label of 'religious' Satanism due to their ritual practices) ***** is not viewed as a living entity, but as an ideal. Much of the thought behind this particular belief system is in opposition to Judeo-Christian ideals that are seen as weak or ineffectual. In philosophical Satanism, the emphasis is on individuation, personal growth and human potential. There are no pacts, sacrifices, or criminal behaviors accepted or encouraged, altohugh some do intentionally cultivate a 'spooky' or intimidating image. This type of belief is likely to be embraced by people who feel powerless in their every day lives, but this is not neccessarily true of the majority. In Satanic ritual magick, ***** embodies the principal of Set- the destruction of the ego neccessary for spiritual rebirth.

Traditional, or religious Satanism, is less common. Religious Satanism does involve a belief in ***** as a deity, although not neccessarily an evil or oppositional one. In fact, the majority view ***** as a Promethian or Gnostic deity- a liberator, or one who encourages mankind to rebel against its state of imprisonment. In many of these traditions, the Biblical Yahweh is seen as an evil tyrant, an oppressive and cruel deity- which correlates with similar Gnostic beliefs. Many more traditions do not specifically acknowledge the Judeo-Christian pantheon, but venerate the Egyptian Set. Religious Satanists are no more or less moral or likely to commit crimes than other religious groups, and religious Satanists do not make sacrifices or practice 'black magic.'

A much smaller percentage of the 'Satanic' population are what is most often referred to as 'Dabbling.' Satanic dabblers are usually among the disaffected members of the population (prisonars, troubled teens, etc.), people who feel extremely powerless or have a need or desire to control or outrage others. They often commit minor crimes and very rarely larger ones. They may attempt to perform spells or curses against others, or even attempt what they view as 'traditional' Satanic activities- sacrifices, pacts, etc. Most have no group affiliations, or even contact with other believers; their beliefs/practices usually gleaned from books or even rumours. Dabblers are often obvious by their appearance and generally do not 'blend in' with society at large. This is usually not an issue of genuine Satanism, but a symptom of antisocial tendencies, even a cry for help.

Holidays and observances: In COS tradition, the Satanist's birthday is an importnat holiday. More traditional, magickally oriented Satanists may celebrate the Solar feast days.

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Posted by neeniebean86

ummmmmmmmmm ok???

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 *****. Satanism generally focuses upon the spiritual advancement of the self, rather than upon submission to a deity or a set of moral codes. Do some research if you immediately think of the satanic cult stereotype. Your beliefs may also resemble those of earth-based religions such as paganism.

Satanism 83%
agnosticism 79%
Islam 67%
Christianity 63%
Buddhism 54%
Hinduism 46%
Paganism 46%
atheism 25%
Judaism 13%


is it because i love nature and eat animals? d@mn my carnivorous, tree hugging self.... d@mn me to hell!

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I got Satanism too. It's because I'm a vegetarian and love animals. My father was almost a priest till he met my mom. He'd love the results of THIS test!

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 *****. Satanism generally focuses upon the spiritual advancement of the self, rather than upon submission to a deity or a set of moral codes. Do some research if you immediately think of the satanic cult stereotype. Your beliefs may also resemble those of earth-based religions such as paganism.

Satanism

71%
Buddhism

67%
agnosticism

58%
Paganism

58%
Islam

58%
Christianity

50%
Hinduism

50%
Judaism

42%
atheism

38%

Im right on target



Judaism
92%

Islam

83%
Buddhism

71%
Hinduism

46%
Paganism

42%
Christianity

38%
Satanism

38%
atheism

38%
agnosticism

29%

You scored as Christianity.


Your views are most similar to those of Christianity. Do more research on Christianity and possibly consider being baptized and accepting Jesus, if you aren't already Christian. Christianity is the second of the Abrahamic faiths; it follows Judaism and is followed by Islam. It differs in its belief of Jesus, as not a prophet nor historical figure, but as God in human form. The Holy Trinity is the concept that God takes three forms: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Ghost (sometimes called Holy Spirit). Jesus taught the idea of instead of seeking revenge, one should love his or her neighbors and enemies. Christians believe that Jesus died on the cross to save humankind and forgive people's sins.

Christianity 92%
Judaism 58%
Buddhism 42%
Islam 29%
Paganism 29%
Hinduism 25%
Satanism 8%
agnosticism 0%
atheism 0%

Yep that's me to a T!

FMIL (who is SUPER roman Catholic) would be SOOO proud!!! i scored 13% in the christianity field!!!


You scored as agnosticism.

agnosticism83%
Buddhism75%
Satanism 50%
Paganism 25%
Islam 25%
Judaism 21%
Hinduism 21%
atheism 21%
Christianity 13%