Full of Faith? Your Religious Beliefs
Whether you're religious or not, religion is still evident in the world around us. How do you feel about religion and faith? How do your beliefs compare to other SmartGirls? Take this survey to share your opinions.
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On a scale of 1 to 10, how religious do you consider yourself? 1 (Not religious) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (Very religious)
How often do you go to services or attend other events associated with your faith? Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Never
What religion do you consider yourself a member of? (This is a list of broad religions - you might be a member of a specific denomination within one of these religions.) Islam Hinduism Christianity Buddhism Sikhism Judaism Baha'i Faith Confucianism Jainism Shinto I do not consider myself a member of an organized religion. Other enter here if other:
Do you practice the same religion as your parents? I practice the same religion as both of my parents. I practice the same religion as one of my parents. I practice a different religious from both my parents. I am not religious but my parents are. My parents are not religious, but I am. My family is not religious.
How much do you agree with the following statement?I only practice my religion because my parents make me. I strongly disagree. I disagree. I agree. I strongly agree. I am not a member of an organized religion.
I think I will have the same religious beliefs that I have now for the rest of my life. I strongly disagree. I disagree. I agree. I strongly agree.
How much would you like to explore and try out other religions or beliefs? Very much Somewhat A little bit Not at all
How willing would you be to date someone who has different religious beliefs than you? Very willing Somewhat willing Slightly willing Not willing at all - I wouldn't do that.
How do you think your family would feel if you started dating someone who had different religious beliefs from them? I think they would have a big problem with it. I think they would be slightly bothered by it but it would be okay. I don't think they would care at all. I have no idea.
I believe in a higher being (people sometimes use the term "higher being" to refer to a figure like God or Allah). I strongly disagree. I disagree. I agree. I strongly agree.
I believe in an afterlife (life after death). I strongly disagree. I disagree. I agree I strongly agree.
If you were talking with a friend and she/he said they did not believe in a higher being, what would be your reaction? I would agree with them. I would be interested to know why, and so I would ask them why they feel that way but I wouldn't try to change their mind. I would ignore them and change the subject. I would try to help them see that a higher being does exist.
Do you think it's possible to not believe in a higher being and still be religious? Yes No Maybe
How accepting do you think the people in your community are of people who practice different religions or hold other beliefs? Very accepting Somewhat accepting Not very accepting Not accepting at all
I believe everyone needs to be more accepting of other religions and people with different beliefs. I strongly disagree. I disagree. I agree. I strongly agree.
In a few sentences, how would you describe your religious beliefs?
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