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UberLutheran
24th July 2007, 01:44 PM
I saw this over on OBOB, took the quiz -- and got quite a surprise!
This is a fun quiz to take and share your results:
http://www.beliefnet.com/section/qui...D=&surveyID=95 (http://www.beliefnet.com/section/quiz/index.asp?sectionID=&surveyID=95)
I scored 64.
You Are a Divine Office (Moderately Traditional) Catholic
The Second Vatican Council was much needed, as far as you're concerned, but you see no reason to push the church further in the direction of change, as many progressives urge. You like the dynamic combination of the traditional approach toward doctrine with the opening of the church to the world that Pope John Paul II (your favorite pope) represented. As far as liturgy is concerned, a reverent Mass in the vernacular is your favorite, as is a vernacular hymn with a feeling for the transcendent such as "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence." When Nicole Kidman returned to her childhood Catholicism and regular Mass attendance, you were thrilled.
Which is all the more interesting, considering that I'm a Lutheran. ;)
Also, my favorite Pope was John XXIII.
UberLutheran
24th July 2007, 01:51 PM
And speaking of which -- I received a very interesting f2f comment yesterday from a Baptist Christian who is my best friend at work:
"You're a political and social liberal, but in your faith practice you're very religious and very conservative!"
Now granted: as a spiritual practice, I don't eat meat on Fridays, I observe the Holy Days by attending service at an Episcopal Church if the Lutheran church is not celebrating that particular day; and I have a home altar with a statue of the Blessed Virgin and Martin Luther, liturgical candles, a prayer candle, a Sabbath candle, the BCP and Evangelical Lutheran Worship on the altar, reserved Sacrament and oil of chrism; and I do go to Confession, observe a fairly strict Sabbath, and am rather strict in my own religious practices (some things are to be done and others are simply not done!) -- but I never, ever thought of myself as a conservative! :eek:
_Shannon_
24th July 2007, 02:01 PM
I got a 92
You Are a Daily Rosary (Very Traditional) Catholic
You'd like the church to revive the time-honored devotions, liturgical practices, and strong institutional discipline that prevailed before the Second Vatican Council—and you're hoping that Pope Benedict XVI will lead the church in exactly that direction. Your favorite hymn is probably a traditional Latin composition such as the "Panis Angelicus," and your favorite pope is probably a pioneer of the Church's great liturgical tradition such as Gregory the Great. You loved "The Passion of the Christ."
JasonV
24th July 2007, 02:08 PM
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic.
Protinus
24th July 2007, 02:11 PM
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic.
same here!!
Rochir
24th July 2007, 02:34 PM
i got 46 on that quizz (as posted over at OBOB)..
MODERATELY progressive ONLY ????:cry: What did I do wrong, except for being a John XXIII afficiado?:cry:
Protinus
24th July 2007, 02:43 PM
i got 46 on that quizz (as posted over at OBOB)..
MODERATELY progressive ONLY ????:cry: What di I do wrong, ecept fpr being a John XXIII afficiado?:cry:
I was shocked at my score of 61....as I have been called the "anti-christ" in another forum.
fragmentsofdreams
24th July 2007, 03:22 PM
60 - Divine Office
Fantine
24th July 2007, 03:31 PM
Well, you will all be shocked:
I am "moderately traditional." A "Divine Office" Catholic.
The above was for people with scores between 51 and 75, and, to be truthful, I barely squeaked into this category with a "51."
To tell the truth, I probably have more in common with the "Ignatian Exercises" Catholic. I even studied the Ignatian Exercises with the At-Home Retreats, but it left out parts of Ignatius' philosophy, such as personal mortification.
So if anyone accuses me of being a heretic--listen up, y'all--I'm moderately traditional.
Protinus
24th July 2007, 03:36 PM
Well, you will all be shocked:
I am "moderately traditional." A "Divine Office" Catholic.
The above was for people with scores between 51 and 75, and, to be truthful, I barely squeaked into this category with a "51."
To tell the truth, I probably have more in common with the "Ignatian Exercises" Catholic. I even studied the Ignatian Exercises with the At-Home Retreats, but it left out parts of Ignatius' philosophy, such as personal mortification.
So if anyone accuses me of being a heretic--listen up, y'all--I'm moderately traditional.
I know that I am in the Ignatian Excercises camp!! I mean, I'm a traditional church goer (i'm an EM) and I go to confession but some of the answers that I gave where very progressive.:confused:
RadicallyTransformedMom
24th July 2007, 03:52 PM
i got a 61 (and i dont even go to mass anymore, i go to t nazarene church now)
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic.
Loki
24th July 2007, 04:04 PM
Badly done quiz. A few answers where I would've picked several answers.
OTOH, i scored 60. Anyone else see the irony here? ;)
Protinus
24th July 2007, 04:06 PM
Badly done quiz. A few answers where I would've picked several answers.
OTOH, i scored 60. Anyone else see the irony here? ;)
Maybe we should name the forum "The Lord's Table - The Irony of Being Catholic"
UberLutheran
24th July 2007, 04:14 PM
Maybe we should name the forum "The Lord's Table - The Irony of Being Catholic"
We can call this "The Irony of Being Catholic" only if a plurality of the composition of this forum is ferrium.
Loki
24th July 2007, 04:17 PM
We can call this "The Irony of Being Catholic" only if a plurality of the composition of this forum is ferrium.
Heme ftw
Pogue
24th July 2007, 04:19 PM
I got 62 :tutu:
Rebekka
24th July 2007, 04:20 PM
I scored a 78, a daily rosary very traditional catholic.
Abiel
24th July 2007, 04:35 PM
Iam Ignation. That's surprising... 45%
Tonks
24th July 2007, 05:33 PM
Anyone wanna guess what I got? :P
UberLutheran
24th July 2007, 05:37 PM
Anyone wanna guess what I got? :P
I would imagine a score somewhere in the 90s?
Protinus
24th July 2007, 06:06 PM
Anyone wanna guess what I got? :P
111?
Domenico
25th July 2007, 02:07 AM
I hit 80. What the?
Irenaeus
25th July 2007, 09:38 AM
91. No surprise there. :)
kimber1
25th July 2007, 12:07 PM
You scored 63, on a scale of 0 to 100. Here's how to interpret your score:
51 - 75
http://www.beliefnet.com/imgs/x.gif
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic. More about you. (http://www.beliefnet.com/story/39/story_3966_1.html#modprogressive)
i find it hilarious that we who are deemed of satan's spawn are for the most part still considered traditional. :D :D
Protinus
25th July 2007, 12:10 PM
You scored 63, on a scale of 0 to 100. Here's how to interpret your score:
51 - 75
http://www.beliefnet.com/imgs/x.gif
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic. More about you. (http://www.beliefnet.com/story/39/story_3966_1.html#modprogressive)
i find it hilarious that we who are deemed of satan's spawn are for the most part still considered traditional. :D :D
I'd rather commune with sinners than those that castigate me for doing so....that is the whole idea really.
Caedmon
25th July 2007, 12:46 PM
I scored 79, just barely "Daily Rosary (very traditional) Catholic." Does that disqualify me for this forum? :holy:
And yet, when I clicked on "more about you," it sent me to the "Centering Prayer (very progressive)" description, which is kind of funny, because I think of myself as a blend of the former and latter. Or maybe "traditional" with smatterings of "progressive." I don't know. Labels are never completely accurate.
Rochir
25th July 2007, 02:11 PM
I was shocked at my score of 61....as I have been called the "anti-christ" in another forum.
YOU are the .... ANTI-CHRIST????:eek: I wouldn't have known! Thank you, other anonymous forum, for letting us know!!!:thumbsup:
;)
Rochir
25th July 2007, 02:13 PM
Iam Ignation. That's surprising... 45%
Hey, you're the first having an even lower score than me!:D
*high-fives*
Maynard Keenan
25th July 2007, 03:07 PM
63 - Divine Office
It is interesting that most of us are considered semi-traditional, when in OBOB anything shy of of a 90/100 would be considered liberal.
JasonV
25th July 2007, 04:18 PM
Even more interesting: If we handed out this poll to the first and second century Christians, what are the odds anyone would score above a 40?
Think about that!
Protinus
25th July 2007, 05:01 PM
Even more interesting: If we handed out this poll to the first and second century Christians, what are the odds anyone would score above a 40?
Think about that!
They certainly wouldn't be thinking about mandatory celibacy and barring women from ordination.
Loki
25th July 2007, 07:12 PM
I'd rather commune with sinners than those that castigate me for doing so....that is the whole idea really.
Oh, we're the sinners, then? *hmph* ;)
_Shannon_
26th July 2007, 06:50 AM
I scored 79, just barely "Daily Rosary (very traditional) Catholic." Does that disqualify me for this forum? :holy:
And yet, when I clicked on "more about you," it sent me to the "Centering Prayer (very progressive)" description, which is kind of funny, because I think of myself as a blend of the former and latter. Or maybe "traditional" with smatterings of "progressive." I don't know. Labels are never completely accurate.Dude- I got a higher score than Irenaeus--and they let me post :)
Lel
26th July 2007, 08:02 AM
You scored 72, on a scale of 0 to 100. Here's how to interpret your score:
51 - 75
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic. More about you.
I have some traditional points, honestly.
Aymn27
26th July 2007, 12:59 PM
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic. More about you. (http://www.beliefnet.com/story/39/story_3966_1.html#modprogressive)
lol..when I was catholic and on OBOB - I was told I was liberal; as an Anglican one gentlemen said my views were "to the right of Attila the Hun"...go figure.
Protinus
26th July 2007, 01:01 PM
welcome Aymn27!!!!:wave:
Aymn27
26th July 2007, 01:03 PM
welcome Aymn27!!!!:wave:
Hey Prontius!! thanks for the welcome --
JasonV
26th July 2007, 01:17 PM
Nice to see you Aymn.
cubanito
26th July 2007, 03:33 PM
As a catholic, but not a Roman Catholic, I scored a 66, just like UberLutheran.
I think John Calvin and Martin Luther would have about the same score as well.
JR, Catholic according to all ancient creeds.
Caedmon
26th July 2007, 04:52 PM
Hey Prontius!! thanks for the welcome --
"Prontius"? Who's that? :holy:
Every time I see Protinus' name, I want to call him "Pronto Pup (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronto_Pup)." ^_^
Protinus
26th July 2007, 04:53 PM
"Prontius"? Who's that? :holy:
Every time I see Protinus' name, I want to call him "Pronto Pup (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronto_Pup)." ^_^
'thems corn dawgs!!:thumbsup:
fragmentsofdreams
26th July 2007, 05:16 PM
You scored 72, on a scale of 0 to 100. Here's how to interpret your score:
51 - 75
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic. More about you.
I have some traditional points, honestly.
Most liberals don't match the stereotype.
Catherineanne
27th July 2007, 06:01 AM
58.
I don't think it allowed for those of radically liberal views, and radically conservative worship. I truly believe in married clergy, and in inclusion for all to the priesthood. But I would need that priesthood to understand the value of liturgy and contemplative prayer, even if their own preference was towards drums and guitars.
Torah613
30th July 2007, 02:16 PM
I scored a 70. I'm apparently a moderately traditional catholic.
best go tell my Rabbi. ;)
Jo
JasonV
30th July 2007, 04:40 PM
I scored a 70. I'm apparently a moderately traditional catholic.
best go tell my Rabbi. ;)
Jo
You'll be kicked out of the Synagogue for sure bro! ;)
PaladinGirl
1st August 2007, 07:22 AM
You scored 52, on a scale of 0 to 100. Here's how to interpret your score:
0 - 25
You are a Centering Prayer (very progressive) Catholic. More about you.
26 - 50
You are an Ignatian Exercises (moderately progressive) Catholic. More about you.
51 - 75
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic. More about you.
76 - 100
You are a Daily Rosary (very traditional) Catholic. More about you.
I never would have considered myself to be moderately traditional. It must be because of my answers to some of the liturgical questions. :P
Uphill Battle
1st August 2007, 07:30 AM
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic.
That's amusing, I'm not Catholic. Some of the questions were hard to answer for a non catholic, but I did it for kicks. It would seem that some of us protestants hold many many similar views as our catholic bretheren. ;)
PaladinGirl
1st August 2007, 07:38 AM
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic.
That's amusing, I'm not Catholic. Some of the questions were hard to answer for a non catholic, but I did it for kicks. It would seem that some of us protestants hold many many similar views as our catholic bretheren. ;)
Yes, Protestants do have many similar views to Catholics. We're not that different.
Uphill Battle
1st August 2007, 07:41 AM
Yes, Protestants do have many similar views to Catholics. We're not that different.
I might have scored even higher, but some of the questions were very hard to answer as a non catholic. Not suprising, as it was designed for Catholics.
For instance, the one question stated "what do you consider homosexuality, Abortion, and birth control" as either grave sin, okee dokee, etc...
I have no reason the believe that there is anything wrong with birth control (and, I know we disagree on it, here isn't the place) so I answered "need some revision" but I think the poll assumes that you're just fine with all three if you state that.
MewtwoX
2nd August 2007, 10:59 AM
For giggles, I tried out this Catholic quiz...
Apparently, I'm also a Moderately Traditional Catholic.
...Woohoo?
Adammi
4th August 2007, 10:06 PM
I saw this over on OBOB, took the quiz -- and got quite a surprise!
This is a fun quiz to take and share your results:
http://www.beliefnet.com/section/qui...D=&surveyID=95 (http://www.beliefnet.com/section/quiz/index.asp?sectionID=&surveyID=95)
I scored 64.
You Are a Divine Office (Moderately Traditional) Catholic
The Second Vatican Council was much needed, as far as you're concerned, but you see no reason to push the church further in the direction of change, as many progressives urge. You like the dynamic combination of the traditional approach toward doctrine with the opening of the church to the world that Pope John Paul II (your favorite pope) represented. As far as liturgy is concerned, a reverent Mass in the vernacular is your favorite, as is a vernacular hymn with a feeling for the transcendent such as "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence." When Nicole Kidman returned to her childhood Catholicism and regular Mass attendance, you were thrilled.
Which is all the more interesting, considering that I'm a Lutheran. ;)
Also, my favorite Pope was John XXIII.
I got the same.
Protinus
4th August 2007, 10:13 PM
I got the same.
Adam...we're are probably all moderate Catholics here (non-Catholics and Catholics) by that quiz....but I am convinced that this forum was necessary and helpful to those inquiring about the Church and those that are faithful yet dissenting on certain issues.
~Karin~
4th August 2007, 10:17 PM
I scored a 52....
51 - 75 http://www.beliefnet.com/imgs/x.gif
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic
Loki
4th August 2007, 10:26 PM
Since so many non-Catholics have been scoring moderate, too, I think the quiz is just very poorly done.
Protinus
4th August 2007, 10:30 PM
Since so many non-Catholics have been scoring moderate, too, I think the quiz is just very poorly done.
It is fraught with problems...but it is fun and we're noticing an interest in Catholicism....maybe it's not your grandmother's Catholicism!!
Loki
4th August 2007, 10:49 PM
It is fraught with problems...but it is fun and we're noticing an interest in Catholicism....maybe it's not your grandmother's Catholicism!!
Eh, my grandma's just fine with Novus Ordo mass and Vatican II. It's the next generation or two that seem to be either wanting to revert or progress further.
Protinus
5th August 2007, 12:25 AM
Eh, my grandma's just fine with Novus Ordo mass and Vatican II. It's the next generation or two that seem to be either wanting to revert or progress further.
I meant no afront to anyone's grandmother or to those that are firm in their faith. We are working on changes within the Church and this is where we will continue to push for progress.
Loki
5th August 2007, 12:55 AM
I meant no afront to anyone's grandmother or to those that are firm in their faith. We are working on changes within the Church and this is where we will continue to push for progress.
Oh, none taken. I was just pointing out that from what I've seen the 70ish+ people are fine and dandy with post VII stuff, whereas the people who were by and large raised in it are the ones calling for pre VII stuff. Or are losing faith.
paxi1334
5th August 2007, 03:29 AM
I took it and scored a 17 (does that make me bad?)
You Are a Centering Prayer (Very Progressive) Catholic
As far as you're concerned, the Second Vatican Council was the best thing that ever happened to the church—but since then, the much-needed changes it made in the structure, theology and liturgy of the church have been hijacked by reactionary priests, bishops, and laity. You believe that in order to be relevant to our time and faithful to the teachings of Jesus, the church must dismantle its current hierarchical structure and change its teachings on such issues as birth control and gay unions. You believe that social justice, especially for minorities and women, is the church's most important—and most neglected—concern. Your idea of a good movie is "Dead Man Walking." When someone asks you who your favorite pope is, your first thought is that the papacy itself is a suspect institution—so why not "Pope Joan?"
Caedmon
5th August 2007, 03:40 PM
I think the poll is kind of silly at times, because it'll give you a double choice for one answer. For instance, the first question asks how you "view the Church's teachings on sex," and lists "bans on birth control, extramarital relations, and homosexual acts" as components of the questions. Sheesh, if you're going to list all those, you might as well take each issue individually.
And some of the questions just seem lame, like the second one, "As a lay Catholic, my chief responsibilities are: (1) Obeying all the laws of the church, (2) Striving for personal holiness, (3) Getting involved with my parish, (4) Getting involved with social justice." 1, 2, and 4 all seem very similar, and 3 sounds more social than religious, although I can understand that option, and I think this question should allow more than one choice.
In question 9, it asks which style of prayer I use the most, but that seems like an arbitrary question as well, because I think of prayer in a qualitative, not quantitative manner (a true Catholic ;) ). For example, I pray in my own words most often, but other styles of prayer are far more important to me. The Rosary is a system of meditation that I highly cherish, although I don't do it nearly as often as I should. And contemplative, still styles of prayer are extremely important to me because I struggle with anxiety on a daily basis; I get very upset at the slightest things, and it helps me calm down.
Question 14 asks, "About ordaining women as priests, I think: (1) It's inevitable for the survival of the church, (2) It's theologically impossible, because Jesus chose only men to be his apostles, (3) It's theologically possible but would discourage men from becoming priests, (4) Jesus never intended to found an ordained priesthood, so the question is irrelevant." I chose option 3, but not for its wording. I think its logistically, not traditionally, possible, but I don't think it would discourage men from becoming priests (although I still assent to Church teachings). I think option 2 is silly, because I don't see it as having male priests because Jesus said so, since He never says, "I choose only men, and that's the way it will always be." As far as 1 goes, I think it will help, but I don't think the Church would die if it weren't done, because I believe the "gates of hell shall not prevail against the Church."
Question 17 makes me cringe a little, because I found myself having to choose "The church was ripe for some changes, but liberals have taken them too far." Although I agree that it was a good Council with good changes, I think some people have taken advantage of it, but I definitely wouldn't blanket those people with the label "liberal."
On question 20, I had to choose "Every Friday - It's the traditional Penance" over "On Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent as required," because regardless of whether my penance is actually going without meat, I always try to sacrifice something small that I enjoy on Fridays, out of respect for Jesus' sacrifice and Canon Law.
Regarding abortion in no. 21, I almost chose (1), but I couldn't because although I believe that abortion "is a grave moral wrong," I don't necessarily agree that "we should support laws severely restricting its availability" in our current situation, so I chose "(2) It is a grave moral wrong, but a woman's decision to abort should be honored except in extreme cases, such as late-term abortion" instead, even though I wasn't totally sure about that one either. Maybe it's just because this is a touchy issue with a lot of tension and no easy answers, I don't know.
Question 23 was another hard one: "On the issue of gay priests, I believe: (1) No one who self-identifies as gay should be admitted to the priesthood, (2) Self-identified gays may be priests as long as they lead chaste lives, (3) The church should follow a "don't ask, don't tell" policy that would allow gay priests who don't flaunt their homosexuality, (4) The church should welcome gays into the clergy." I ended up choosing 3, because I believe that no matter who you are, you should be chaste as a priest, unless married. And yes, I'm thinking about gay marriage here too, and I don't think it would be sacramentally appropriate, considering the Church's teachings, but I would really prefer not to debate that.
And question 24 doesn't include anything about annulment, which I think is silly as well, but I chose "(3) Allow Catholics to divorce and remarry, but only under serious circumstances such as adultery or desertion."
So voila, I'm a 79, barely a "Daily Rosary (very traditional) Catholic." Thanks for reading my long-winded second response. ^_^
Torah613
7th August 2007, 12:25 PM
I think it is hilarious that I, not only a non-catholic but a non-christian as well, scored as a moderately traditional Catholic.
BTW Uber, a goy man that keeps shabbas? now I have seen everything! I'm Jewish (of the reconstructionist thought orthodox leaning variety) and still have trouble keeping the mitzvot for shabbas. You wouldn't happen to be single?
Yochanan
Tube Socks Dude
7th August 2007, 11:59 PM
I wasn't expecting my test results to come back as Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic. It seems odd not to be tagged as progressive or liberal. After recently reading info on the LCCI web site, I found their overall views quit similar to mine. In fact, I'm so far out there as a Christocentric pluralist - Catholic/Hindu/Buddhist/Sufi - panentheist, I decided not to scandalously choose a Catholic icon when joining CF. I even ended up hiding the black cross so as not to have to apologize for heresy during theological discussions.
By the way, when it comes to church, I just go to Mass and keep my mouth shut about heterical personal beliefs. Shhhhh, "don't ask, don't tell".
No need to rock the boat in my local community. :swoon:
TSD
Loki
8th August 2007, 12:14 AM
The quiz is badly biased such that if one holds some orthodox views on essential pieces of dogma, and/or prefers smells&bells type liturgy, one ends up moderately traditional.
Tube Socks Dude
8th August 2007, 12:33 AM
The quiz is badly biased such that if one holds some orthodox views on essential pieces of dogma, and/or prefers smells&bells type liturgy, one ends up moderately traditional.
You have a point. I took the test again. This time, I did not change any of the smells&bells answers, but I did try to reflect and answer more carefully and honestly on other issues. This time, the results came back Ignatian Exercises (moderately progressive) Catholic. I bet the smells&bells kept me out of the very progressive category.
TSD
Loki
8th August 2007, 12:37 AM
You have a point. I took the test again. This time, I did not change any of the smells&bells answers, but I did try to reflect and answer more carefully and honestly on other issues. This time, the results came back Ignatian Exercises (moderately progressive) Catholic. I bet the smells&bells kept me out of the very progressive category.
TSD
Probably. It's sort of unfortunate that the rite and ritual of the more traditional masses implies neo-Con type Catholicism.
stray bullet
8th August 2007, 12:40 AM
94, daily rosary.
indigo tree
8th August 2007, 02:19 PM
I am a "Moderately Progressive" Catholic according to the quiz. Although I consider myself more liberal than that.
Diane_Windsor
24th October 2007, 04:54 PM
My favourite pope is also John XXIII :D
I scored a 38.
You Are an Ignatian Exercises (Moderately Progressive) Catholic
You love the church, but you'd like to see some changes in certain areas--birth control, divorce, the role of women--where official teaching seems disconnected from contemporary experience. You find the new vernacular liturgy, forms of prayer (such as adapting the age-old Ignatian Exercises for the laity), and devotions that arose in the wake of the Second Vatican Council much more relevant to your own spirituality than the old. Your favorite hymn is probably a contemporary standard such as "On Eagle's Wings." It goes without saying that your favorite pope is John XXIII, the pope of Vatican II. You admire examples of sanctity that seem relevant to our time, such as Dorothy Day. You loved the movie "The Mission," because it reflected a Christian concern for the marginalized that was squelched by the institutional church.
Izdaari
24th October 2007, 06:27 PM
59 Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic.
And I'm a Pentecostal! :wave:
lucyclaire
20th November 2007, 05:51 PM
I got Moderately Traditional, which is strange because I am progessive, attend a Jesuit church and do Ignation Exercises.
fragmentsofdreams
20th November 2007, 07:08 PM
I got Moderately Traditional, which is strange because I am progessive, attend a Jesuit church and do Ignation Exercises.
The test seems to error toward the conservative side.
lucyclaire
21st November 2007, 11:23 AM
The test seems to error toward the conservative side.
It is clearly has a Conservative bend, some of those questions did not reflect my opinions like the question on who Mary is..I do believe that she is the mother of Christ, I believe she intercedes on you behalf and she is special, she is so many things and I am growing to love her but I am not totally sold on the perpetual virginity or her being born sinless.
The questions are extremes, by someone with images of what constitutes a Catholic Progressive.
PaladinGirl
9th May 2008, 02:41 PM
I scored 64 and am a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic. I found the results to be quite surprising to be honest. I expected to be ranked as more liberal than what I ranked as.
fragmentsofdreams
9th May 2008, 08:53 PM
I scored 64 and am a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic. I found the results to be quite surprising to be honest. I expected to be ranked as more liberal than what I ranked as.
Everyone seems to get one step more conservative than they consider themselves. This is probably because liberal Catholics seem to be quite orthodox about the broad outlines of theology. The issues that divide us are rather small in number and degree when compared to the entirety of Catholic theology. They only seem large because discussions where everyone agrees are not interesting.
Melancholy
11th June 2008, 06:00 PM
This was very accurate.
if I was still a member of the RCC I think this would remain my stance.
You Are an Ignatian Exercises (Moderately Progressive) Catholic
You love the church, but you'd like to see some changes in certain areas--birth control, divorce, the role of women--where official teaching seems disconnected from contemporary experience. You find the new vernacular liturgy, forms of prayer (such as adapting the age-old Ignatian Exercises for the laity), and devotions that arose in the wake of the Second Vatican Council much more relevant to your own spirituality than the old. Your favorite hymn is probably a contemporary standard such as "On Eagle's Wings." It goes without saying that your favorite pope is John XXIII, the pope of Vatican II. You admire examples of sanctity that seem relevant to our time, such as Dorothy Day. You loved the movie "The Mission," because it reflected a Christian concern for the marginalized that was squelched by the institutional church.
Antigone
21st June 2008, 10:57 AM
57 http://www.beliefnet.com/imgs/x.gif
You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic. More about you. (http://www.beliefnet.com/story/39/story_3966_1.html#modprogressive)
Really? No way! I'm just about the most liberal person I know...
Humph.
Tigg
21st June 2008, 04:00 PM
....laws! I am in a hand basket you say? And where am I going? ... :o
:D
-Peace-
Edit: I don't know if I should post here or not. I don't know really what a liberal Catholic is. Anyhow's God bless.
Joykins
22nd June 2008, 12:02 AM
I'm a "moderately traditional" Catholic--only I'm Methodist ^_^
Loki
22nd June 2008, 12:07 AM
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You are a Divine Office (moderately traditional) Catholic. More about you. (http://www.beliefnet.com/story/39/story_3966_1.html#modprogressive)
Really? No way! I'm just about the most liberal person I know...
Humph.
The quiz seems to be skewed to the conservative side; most people here think they've been marked at least one category more conservative than they actually are.
Welcome to the forum, btw.
Loki
22nd June 2008, 12:08 AM
I don't know if I should post here or not. I don't know really what a liberal Catholic is. Anyhow's God bless.
You're more than welcome around these parts as long as you play nice and don't bite (too hard ;).
Liberal Catholic is being used here as a catchall phrase for those with questions or problems with the Church.
higgs2
22nd June 2008, 12:38 AM
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You are an Ignatian Exercises (moderately progressive) Catholic.
This doesn't mean I lose my Bad Catholic standing does it?
Loki
22nd June 2008, 12:51 AM
This doesn't mean I lose my Bad Catholic standing does it?
Nah, but if you want to be the worst Catholic, you might have to thumb wrestle CaDan for it.
higgs2
22nd June 2008, 01:00 AM
Nah, but if you want to be the worst Catholic, you might have to thumb wrestle CaDan for it.
Nah. I just wanna be able to hang out at the Golden Caf and have fishsticks on Fridays. And wear the red hat, of course.
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