You should actually be Catholic! You're spiritual and creative, but you deeply respect tradition and authority. You love the Virgin Mary and you're inspired by ritual and ceremony. Light a candle to the Saints, because Catholicism seems to be for you! The Catholic Church is the largest Christian church, with more than 1.
It's among the oldest religious institutions in the world and has played a prominent role in the history of Western civilization. The Catholic hierarchy is headed by the Bishop of Rome, known as the Pope.
You should actually be Eastern Orthodox! You're very spiritual with a true love for all things traditional. You even have a bit of a mystical side to you! You're attracted to elaborate liturgies and ancient customs that make you feel closer to God. You would rather find meaning in the ancient than worry about creating something new. Eastern Orthodoxy is the second largest Christian church in the world, with an estimated — million adherents, most of whom live in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Russia.
It identifies itself as the present-day continuation of the theology established by Jesus Christ through his Apostles. The Eastern Orthodox Churches are known for their elaborate ceremonies and liturgies that date back many, many centuries.
You should be a Quaker! You're a tolerant, loving, and introspective person who appreciates the small things in life. Your spirituality is very personal and you tend to avoid labels and outdated traditions. You trust your inner dialogue with God more than anything else! Quakers are made up of many different groups that have actively tried to avoid creeds and hierarchical structures.
However, these groups are united by a tendency to avoid ritual and tradition in favor of the individual's intuition and personal relationship with God.
Many Quaker groups are very open and tolerant, and many Quakers are pacifists. You should actually be a Lutheran! You're meant for a serious, traditional and intellectual Christianity that sticks to the scriptures. For you, faith is everything and scripture is the only source for accurate Christian teachings. You're not a radical, though.
You tend to have an open mind and you deeply respect Church history and tradition, as long as it sticks to the Scriptures. Lutheranism teaches salvation "by grace alone through faith alone on the basis of Scripture alone". In other words, the doctrine that scripture is the final authority on all matters of faith!
You should really be an Episcopalian! You're a laid back Christian with a love for tradition and an especially open mind. You value the hierarchy of the Church and respect its authority but you want it to reflect the modern world.
You appreciate ritual and respect a traditional atmosphere, as long as there's room for everyone! Once he broke with the Pope in Rome, the Church became independent. While keeping many pre-Reformation traditions, the Anglican Church was deeply affected by the Protestant reformation. You should really be Non-Denominational! You've never understood why people get so caught up with labels, creeds, and institutions. For you, faith is what matters. October 16, at pm. How in the world did that happen??!!
Being unsure of what to make of that. Lewis Mere Christianity. However, I would recommend reading the Bible regularly, instead of following an author who is promoting his own version of Christianity.
I took stock of how many other topics I read about on and offline. By the time I tallied it all up, I was ashamed of myself. At the end of the day, C S Lewis can only give you what was his interpretation of Scripture. Is it the correct one? How would you know? Because it chimes in with our particular thought? Is that the truth? Or is it what we would like to believe is the truth?
On your test results, I thought you might test as a Lutheran based on your comments , so they do not surprise me. I have a few LCMS blogs on the blogroll, namely:. January 14, at pm.
Anne Bennett AnneKavkaz. January 31, at am. That was fun! Evangelical Lutheran was 3 and Roman Catholic 4. Thanks for taking the time to run through the test — you might have some ideas for churches to visit. March 21, at pm. Very interesting result for me. Number two: LCMS, no problem working cooperatively with them, but would not join them. Thanks for sharing this quiz. June 26, at pm. Dr Wm Ryzek. Like Liked by 1 person. July 6, at am.
I am rather surprised at the results also. It puts me way outside the two main religions I was involved as young, but that may be a good thing, indicating I have since learnt to understand my belief system on my own efforts, especially within the last few years when some tragedy struck and put me on a collision course with God.
This is a very interesting quiz and I will pass it along to others curious as to how they would fit in amongst current denominations. Thanks, this was very interesting. August 8, at pm. August 9, at am. Create a free website or blog at WordPress. Ben Eastaugh and Chris Sternal-Johnson. Subscribe to feed. Churchmouse Campanologist Ringing the bells for Christian traditions and getting our story out there. This quiz can help you find the right denomination January 7, in Catholic , Protestant Tags: Catholic , Christianity , church , Protestant.
Many people become disillusioned after investing a great deal of time in a church. You can avoid this disappointment by looking closely at the church's statement of faith. Before joining, be sure the church teaches the Bible effectively. Worship is the way we express our love and appreciation to God as well as our awe and wonder at his works and ways. Consider what style of worship will allow you to most freely express adoration to God. Some churches have contemporary worship music, some have traditional.
Some sing hymns, others sing choruses. Some have full bands, others have orchestras and choirs. Some sing gospel, rock, hard rock, etc. Since worship is a key part of our church experience, be sure to give the style of worship serious consideration. You want your church to be a place where you can connect with other believers.
Some churches offer a very simple ministry approach and others extend an elaborate system of classes, programs, productions and more. If you have kids, you'll want to explore the children's ministry. Smaller church fellowships are usually unable to offer a wide variety of ministries and programs, while larger ones can support an array of opportunities.
However, a small church can provide a more intimate, close-knit environment that a large church may not be able to cultivate as effectively. Becoming relational in the body of Christ often requires more effort in a large church. These are things to consider when looking at the size of the church. In some churches t-shirts, jeans, and even shorts are appropriate. In others, a suit and tie or dress would be more appropriate. In some churches, anything goes.
So, ask yourself, "What is right for me—dressy, casual, or both? Next, take some time to list specific questions you would want to call and ask before visiting the church. If you take a few minutes each week to do this, it will save you time in the long run. For example, if the youth program is important to you, put that on your list and ask specifically for information about it. You can often get a good feel for a church by visiting its website.
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