personality tests.

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so, I went and did that one test Chuck did a while back. without further ado, here are the results:

Competitiveness - 66/100.

50 - 75: Driven. Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser.

heh heh. ain't that the truth? one of my teachers once asked us, "What do you call the guy who graduates 3rd in his class in med school? Doctor. What do you call the guy who graduates 817th? Doctor." it's a bit like that, only the other way around.

What do you call the guy who finishes 19th in a race? Loser. What do you call the guy who finishes 2nd? Loser.

well, runner-up, but who remembers runner-ups?

sidenote: ugh. just saw an ad at this site (which is, incidentally, some sort of christian site) for that book series, Left Behind? Apparently it's like this million-installment saga on the Second Coming and whatnot. *annoyed* i really hate it when books drag on for a million installments! not to mention i'm not a fan of religious fiction...if there's such a thing at all. it's sorta like christian rock. wtf? doesn't make sense.

Forgiveness - 10/60

0 - 20: Out for revenge. Though a thirst for justice can be admirable, your insistence on an 'eye for an eye' may be poisoning your relationships with others. Next time you have a chance to retaliate, let it pass.

Heh heh. expected. 'course, i don't think I was quite this bad as little as a year ago...online politics suck, dude!

Gossip - 11/30

11 - 20

Minimal gossip. Sure, you give in to the temptation of a juicy story every now and then, but you’re also a good listener when a friend needs a shoulder to cry on and you know when to keep your mouth shut. Sounds like you're a good friend and someone who’s fun to hang out with at parties.

Wow, I thought I'd score higher than that *chuckles* Gossip is kinda my weakness. I'm a regular clucking hen.

Narcissism - 55/100

41 - 80: Occasional narcissist. You occasionally think too highly of yourself; catch yourself whenever it seems like the world revolves around you.

This is a very forgiving test *smirk*

Vastu Type (whatever that is) - 15/30

8 - 16: Pitta. Your constitution shows the likelihood of a pitta (fire) dosha. According to "Vastu Living," someone with a pitta dosha should not sleep or work in the southeast quadrant, which is the realm of fire.

WTF? *LOL* cool. hmm. shiiiit. I sleep in the southeast quadrant of my room. I need to move my bed.

Cynicism - 8/30

0 - 10: Risk-free. Your Cynicism level is very low.

you know, there's a flaw with these tests. Some of the answer choices so obviously reflect one or the other that it's hard not to let your own self-perception influence the choice you make.

I'm sure that made sense, heh.

Spiritual Path - 139/200

71 - 140: Serene Sightseer. There's nothing you like better than a little moonlight meditation. You like to check out a lot of different faiths and aren't scared to ask questions. You'd most likely enjoy religions and spiritualities that stress individual practice.

Commitment - 73/100

38 - 74. Open to Love: You keep a healthy balance between giving yourself over to a relationship and maintaining a life of your own.

Huh. I'm WAYYY at the edge of open to love, and very close to commitment-phobic.

Okay, last one of the night.

Faith: Neo-Paganism

Oh my fucking God, I'm a NEO-PAGAN!? i keep mocking neo-pagans!

Here's the list:

1. Neo-Paganism (100%)

2. Unitarian Universalism (96%)

3. New Thought (88%)

4. Mahayana Buddhism (82%)

5. New Age (81%)

6. Hinduism (77%)

7. Liberal Quaker (77%)

8. Scientology (77%)

9. Reform Judaism (73%)

10. Sikhism (67%)

11. Theravada Buddhism (64%)

12. Liberal Protestant (58%)

13. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (57%)

14. Secular Humanism (57%)

15. Atheism and Agnosticism (55%)

16. Bahá'í (51%)

17. Jainism (51%)

18. Orthodox Judaism (51%)

19. Taoism (46%)

20. Islam (42%)

21. Conservative Protestant (28%)

22. Orthodox Quaker (24%)

23. Eastern Orthodox (18%)

24. Latter-day Saint (Mormon) (18%)

25. Roman Catholic (18%)

26. Seventh Day Adventist (12%)

27. Jehovah's Witness (6%)

And the descriptions for the top two:

Neo-Paganism:

Neo-Pagans are a community of faiths bringing ancient Pagan and magickal traditions to the modern age--including mostly Wicca but also Druidism, Asatru, Shamanism, neo-Native American, and more. Neo-Pagan is an umbrella term for various and diverse beliefs with many elements in common. Some Neo-Pagans find no incongruence practicing Neo-Paganism along with adherence to another faith, such as Christianity or Judaism.

• Belief in Deity

Some believe in a Supreme Being. Many believe in God and Goddess--a duality. Many believe there are countless spirit beings, gods and goddesses, in the cosmos and within all of nature--God is all and within all; all are one God. The Great Mother Earth, or Mother Nature, is highly worshipped. Divinity is immanent and may become manifest within anyone at any time through various methods.

• Incarnations

No human incarnations are worshipped in particular, as all of nature and the universe are considered embodiments of God and Goddess, or of gods and goddesses, worthy of respect, reverence, or worship.

• Origin of Universe and Life

Generally, there is no conflict between observations revealed through science and Neo-Pagan beliefs on origins of the physical universe and of man. Many believe in a supreme intelligence that created a duality of God/Goddess who then created a spirit world of gods and goddesses as well as all of the universe and nature.

• After Death

Many believe in reincarnation after some rest and recovery in the "Otherworld." There is generally no concept of hell as a place of punishment, but some believe wrongdoing can trap the soul in state of suffering after death. Some (Wicca) believe the soul joins their dead ancestors who watch over and protect their family. Some believe that life energy continues in some, if unknown, form. Some believe in various spiritual resting places. Many say we don't or can't know what happens after death.

• Why Evil?

"Evil" is imbalance. Most believe there is no evil but rather that people sometimes make mistakes. Wrongdoing results when we forget we are one with the universal spirit.

• Salvation

The concept of "salvation" is essentially irrelevant; rather the belief that people can attain spiritual balance and harmony with each other and nature. The path includes group ceremonies, dances, songs/chants, prayers, meditation, trance, altered states of consciousness, the metaphysical, magic, invoking or evoking deities or spirits, Tantric practices. Intercessors are commonly used: psychics, seers, shamans, tarot, Oui-Ja board. Ethical choices are influenced by a belief that one is rewarded or punished within this or after this lifetime for one's choices and an ethical code to do no harm.

• Undeserved Suffering

Most do not believe in Satan or any spirit being as the cause of suffering. Some believe in a karma-like principle, that choosing to live a life of wrongdoing and pain will naturally result in suffering in this or later lifetimes. Many view suffering as a result of spiritual imbalance in one's life or on the planet or in the universe. The focus is generally on healing suffering rather than answering definitively why it exists.

• Contemporary Issues

Abortion is not condemned, as there is no official doctrine; beliefs about abortion range the full spectrum. Views on divorce, homosexuality, and gender equality are generally very supportive of human differences, equality, and personal choice. Many believe that involvement in community action, especially regarding environmental concerns, is integral to the belief in human interdependence and worship of the Earth Mother.

Unitarian Universalism

• Belief in Deity

Very diverse beliefs--Unitarian/Universalists welcome all deity beliefs as well as nontheistic beliefs. Some congregations are formed for those who share a common belief, e.g. Christianity.

• Incarnations

Very diverse beliefs, including belief in no incarnations, or that all are the embodiment of God. Some believe Christ is God's Son, or not Son but "Wayshower."

• Origin of Universe and Life

Diverse beliefs, but most believe in the Bible as symbolic and that natural processes account for origins.

• After Death

Diverse beliefs, but most believe that heaven and hell are not places but are symbolic. Some believe heaven and hell are states of consciousness either in life or continuing after death; some believe in reincarnation; some believe that afterlife is nonexistent or not known or not important, as actions in life are all that matter.

• Why Evil?

Most do not believe that humanity inherited original sin from Adam and Eve or that Satan actually exists. Most believe that God is good and made people inherently good but also with free will and an imperfect nature that leads some to immoral behavior. Diverse beliefs. Some believe wrong is committed when people distance themselves from God. Some believe in “karma,” that what goes around comes around. Some believe wrongdoing is a matter of human nature, psychology, sociology, etc.

• Salvation

Some believe in salvation through faith in God and Jesus Christ, along with doing good works and doing no harm to others. Many believe all will be saved, as God is good and forgiving. Some believe in reincarnation and the necessity to eliminate personal greed or to learn all of life’s lessons before achieving enlightenment or salvation. For some, the concepts of salvation or enlightenment are irrelevant or disbelieved.

• Undeserving Suffering

Diverse beliefs. Most Unitarians do not believe that Satan causes suffering. Some believe suffering is part of God’s plan, will, or design, even if we don’t immediately understand it. Some don’t believe in any spiritual reasons for suffering, and most take a humanistic approach to helping those in need.

• Contemporary Issues

The Unitarian Universalist Association’s stance is to protect the personal right to choose abortion. Other contemporary views include working for equality for homosexuals, gender equality, a secular approach to divorce and remarriage, working to end poverty, promoting peace and nonviolence, and environmental protection.

...hmm. I glanced at Unitarian whatever-ism, and it kinda fits. Really, though, I think belief is way too deeply personal to structure into any sort of organized religion.

But that's a topic for another day.

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