Non-believers only.
Which of the three broad groups do you most closely identify? (If my definitions don't fit you perfectly, go with the closest idea.)
| 66% (6) | Atheist---fairly certain that there is no diety responsible for creation and morality. | |
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| 22% (2) | Agnostic---has more or less given up on the theological questions as unanswerable. | |
| 11% (1) | Spiritualist---no creator, but a spirit level above that of simple conscious humanity. |
9 voters have answered this question.
How old were you when you first consciously began to question the orthodox faith you were brought up in?
| 0% (0) | Less than seven. | |
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| 33% (3) | 7-12. | |
| 44% (4) | 12-18. | |
| 0% (0) | 18-22 | |
| 11% (1) | Over 22. | |
| 11% (1) | From birth, not expected to believe in God. |
9 voters have answered this question.
When you began to doubt God, did you have less-than-constructive discussions about it with your family?
| 22% (2) | Yes, it was...umm...hell. | |
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| 11% (1) | Just a few raised eyebrows. | |
| 22% (2) | No, everyone was supportive. | |
| 44% (4) | Never revealed doubt. |
9 voters have answered this question.
What do you do now when, among family members, you are expected to show reverence and piety, like saying Grace at meals?
| 11% (1) | Never arises in my family. | |
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| 66% (6) | Just try to be inconspicuous. | |
| 11% (1) | Ask to be excused from the exercise. | |
| 11% (1) | Pretend to be a believer for the moment. | |
| 0% (0) | Raise a fuss. | |
| 0% (0) | Insist on others doing things my way. |
9 voters have answered this question.
In general, how do your family members make you feel about religion?
| 0% (0) | They rub my face in it. | |
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| 11% (1) | They avoid me. | |
| 0% (0) | They've disowned me. | |
| 55% (5) | They never bring it up. | |
| 0% (0) | They make tangential digs at me. | |
| 22% (2) | They have begun to accept the validity of my views. | |
| 11% (1) | They keep starting arguments about it, but are not all that unreasonable. |
9 voters have answered this question.
How strongly does your spouse/SE believe in God and orthodox religion?
| 0% (0) | Very devout. | |
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| 0% (0) | Fairly devout. | |
| 0% (0) | Pretty casual. | |
| 14% (1) | Doesn't really practice religion, but believes in God. | |
| 85% (6) | Also a non-believer. |
7 voters have answered this question.
What about your Children's upbringing?
| 44% (4) | My Spouse/SE have the same view. | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | I will probably prevail, and it is big issue. | |
| 0% (0) | He/she will probably prevail, and it is a big issue. | |
| 22% (2) | It is not a big issue, but a few disagreements. | |
| 33% (3) | There are no children. |
9 voters have answered this question.
And the Hospital/medical questionnaire? What do you put down for "religion"?
| 22% (2) | None. | |
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| 44% (4) | Atheist/Agnostic | |
| 11% (1) | Other. | |
| 11% (1) | The same religion as your family. | |
| 0% (0) | Some sarcastic remark. | |
| 11% (1) | Hasn't happened yet. |
9 voters have answered this question.
Which of the following have you done in the past year, with your pals?
| 28% (2) | Sat up all night and debated religion. | |
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| 42% (3) | Had a conversation in which several people's points of view were aired and rebutted. | |
| 42% (3) | Had a conversation in which you tried to change someone else to your theological view. | |
| 28% (2) | Had a conversation in which someone logically tried to change yours. | |
| 28% (2) | Had a conversation in which you belittled someone for their Godly beliefs. | |
| 57% (4) | Had a conversation in which a believer belittled your lack of faith. | |
| 0% (0) | Had a potential social relationship go sour because another person could not accept your lack of fai | |
| 0% (0) | Had a business transaction go sour for that reason. |
7 voters have answered this question.
You want to rent a furnished apartment, but there's a big portrait of Jesus hanging above the bed. Do you....
| 0% (0) | Refuse to rent the place. | |
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| 55% (5) | Insist on taking it down. | |
| 11% (1) | Explain to the landlord that it is not in conformity with your faith. | |
| 33% (3) | Ignore it. |
9 voters have answered this question.
What was the religion of your family, before you became a doubter?
| 22% (2) | Roman Catholic. | |
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| 33% (3) | Protestant. | |
| 11% (1) | Jewish. | |
| 33% (3) | Other Christian sect. | |
| 0% (0) | Other than Judaeo-Christian. | |
| 0% (0) | Also unbelievers. |
9 voters have answered this question.
How strict was the religious observance of your parents?
| 11% (1) | Member of the clergy. | |
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| 0% (0) | Zealots. | |
| 22% (2) | Pretty strict. | |
| 11% (1) | Kind of slack. | |
| 44% (4) | Believed in God, otherwise churchy in name only. | |
| 11% (1) | Religion played no part in my upbringing. |
9 voters have answered this question.
Were you ever actually punished for your blasphemy?
| 11% (1) | Didn't become a disbeliever until I was too old to punish. | |
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| 0% (0) | Yes, often and/or severely. | |
| 22% (2) | No, not significantly. | |
| 66% (6) | Not at all. |
9 voters have answered this question.
Since you became an unbeliever, did you ever try to masquerade as a believer for personal gain?
| 0% (0) | Yes, often and regularly. | |
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| 11% (1) | Yes, but not often. | |
| 0% (0) | Yes, but I just couldn't pull it off. I was found out. | |
| 11% (1) | Yes, but I felt too uncomfortable living the lie. | |
| 77% (7) | No, never. |
9 voters have answered this question.
Do you ever consider what might happen in eternity if you are wrong?
| 0% (0) | Yes, it weighs heavily on my guilty mind. | |
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| 0% (0) | Yes, but it passes quickly. | |
| 33% (3) | Yes, but its' too irrational to take seriously. | |
| 11% (1) | No, if I'm wrong I'll still be judged on my overall morality, which is good enough. | |
| 0% (0) | No, I think I can talk my way out of it. | |
| 55% (5) | No, I'm absolutely committed. |
9 voters have answered this question.
