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Title: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Frodo on February 13, 2010, 11:30:08 PM
Decided to do a more Christian-centered version of Alcon's poll (https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=68983.0).

And in case anyone asks: if you are an Anglican and consider yourself a Protestant, vote the 'Protestant' option.  If you are an Anglican and don't consider yourself under the Protestant umbrella, vote the 'Anglican' option.  


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: RIP Robert H Bork on February 13, 2010, 11:43:20 PM
Roman Catholic


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: CatoMinor on February 13, 2010, 11:45:57 PM
Roman Catholic


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Barnes on February 13, 2010, 11:54:03 PM
Catholic


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: SvenssonRS on February 14, 2010, 01:19:02 AM
Weak Catholic.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Associate Justice PiT on February 14, 2010, 02:48:53 AM
     Non-Christian


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Obnoxiously Slutty Girly Girl on February 14, 2010, 06:59:41 AM
Catholic


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: anvi on February 14, 2010, 04:41:52 PM
I was raised a Catholic, but am now Non-Christian.

There is a famous (or infamous) observation the psychologist Carl Jung once made, namely that when Protestants question their faith, they tend to switch to another Protestant denomination, but when Catholics question their faith, they just become non-believers.  That's probably grossly inaccurate as a generalization, but it was true of me.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: JSojourner on February 14, 2010, 05:49:48 PM
Episcopalian, which is effectively, "Anglican".


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on February 14, 2010, 05:53:48 PM
Protestant


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Torie on February 14, 2010, 06:02:12 PM
Atheistic non-denominational main line Protestant. I know that makes no sense, but I do know a couple of folks like me who attend an Episcopal church just for the sense of community and the pomp and circumstance presentations - the robes, the music, the incense, and so on. Granted in Orange County we don't have those magnificent cathedrals for a stage which is a great pity.

There is a point to be made here. Not all atheists are hostile to religion. I certainly am not, and describe folks who are religious, as having been blessed with the gift of faith. In this regard, I think it "helps" that I was raised without any religious training or indoctrination, and thus had nothing from which to rebel, and didn't feel threatened by all those rules and regulations that religions impose on folks, because they just didn't affect me, and never will.

Does this circumlocutious rumination  make any sense at all?


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: anvi on February 14, 2010, 06:24:19 PM
Makes sense to me, Torie.  I know a number of people who generally fit the description of your own beliefs and practices above.  I had a friend a long time ago who was a non-believer  but who loved the community of the Luthern church, its ritual and its song, but he struggled with whether or not to attend.  I encouraged him to go, and once he started going, he found much fulfillment there.  And I also agree that atheists need not necessarily be hostile to religion; I don't consider myself to be.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Magic 8-Ball on February 14, 2010, 06:31:02 PM
Apatheist with a soft spot for Lutherans.

Essentially, what Torie said.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: JSojourner on February 14, 2010, 07:12:24 PM
Atheistic non-denominational main line Protestant. I know that makes no sense, but I do know a couple of folks like me who attend an Episcopal church just for the sense of community and the pomp and circumstance presentations - the robes, the music, the incense, and so on. Granted in Orange County we don't have those magnificent cathedrals for a stage which is a great pity.

There is a point to be made here. Not all atheists are hostile to religion. I certainly am not, and describe folks who are religious, as having been blessed with the gift of faith. In this regard, I think it "helps" that I was raised without any religious training or indoctrination, and thus had nothing from which to rebel, and didn't feel threatened by all those rules and regulations that religions impose on folks, because they just didn't affect me, and never will.

Does this circumlocutious rumination  make any sense at all?

Yes, in that community is what you are seeking.  I know Atheists (Agnostics is probably the more apt term) who attend church with some regularity because they love hymnody of whatever sort.  And I believe firmly in an open welcome to all.

My concerns are specifically with Holy Communion and the Creeds.  I think a person needs to believe to participate.  (Although in the EC, those who come to the altar with their arms crossed do not receive the flesh and blood of Christ...but they do receive a blessing from the priest.) I know some clergy disagree with me and have no qualms about communing anyone who comes forward.  I understand what they are trying to say about inclusion and grace.  And I do not discount it out of hand.  And maybe I am just being old fashioned.  But I think it's more respectful for a person who does not really believe to opt out of those parts of the service.  (ie:  not to receive the elements or not to say the Creed.) 

That said, a church can be a wonderful place to find community.  Our little parish does some wonderful work with the homeless and with widows...and we've had a few non-believing folks join in enthusiastically because they just want to help as part of a group.  I think that's really wonderful and it should be encouraged..


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Deldem on February 14, 2010, 07:15:06 PM
Somewhere between non-religious and Catholic.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: ilikeverin on February 14, 2010, 08:33:22 PM
Protestant, Methodist flavor.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Alcon on February 15, 2010, 01:27:03 AM
Non-Christian.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Katherine Harris is legit on February 15, 2010, 01:29:59 AM
Somewhere between non-religious and Catholic.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Bono on February 15, 2010, 07:39:31 AM
Presbyterian protestant.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on February 15, 2010, 11:27:28 AM
Most Anglicans would seem themselves as Prods, surely. Though I guess the situation is perhaps a little different in the U.S than in the Commonwealth.

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Ironically bleak Prod, tend to identify with Methodism.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: bullmoose88 on February 15, 2010, 11:55:31 AM
Protestant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifgHHhw_6g8

Python Classic.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: James L. Buckley on February 15, 2010, 12:45:42 PM
Roman Catholic


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Coburn In 2012 on February 16, 2010, 03:48:18 AM
protestant Pentecostal


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Lahbas on February 16, 2010, 04:18:04 AM
Roman Catholic


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Gren on February 16, 2010, 07:25:20 AM
Somewhat Catholic.
And what the hell is "non-trinitarian"?


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: RI on February 16, 2010, 03:40:17 PM
Roman Catholic.

Somewhat Catholic.
And what the hell is "non-trinitarian"?

Jehovah's Witnesses, for one.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Frodo on February 16, 2010, 08:09:41 PM
And what the hell is "non-trinitarian"?

Basically involves all Christian groups that reject the doctrine of the Trinity, considering it an artificial construct as a result of the edicts by Emperor Constantine.  Another commonality is that they all see the Nicene Creed as a political document, as it is through it that the Church became essentially an extension of the Roman Empire.  

jmfcst and other posters who are more knowledgeable than I will no doubt fill you in on the rest...  


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: KeeptheChange on February 17, 2010, 09:48:28 PM
Evangelical Protestant.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home. on February 17, 2010, 10:06:33 PM
inter-denominational (though selected protestant)


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Vepres on February 17, 2010, 10:16:28 PM
Agnostic

To branch off of what Torie was saying: one can be agnostic or even atheist, but still appreciate religious teachings, texts, ceremonies, etc. for their metaphorical/symbolic/moralistic value.

Father is protestant, mother is catholic, though neither are religious (they didn't even baptize me :P).


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Scam of God on February 19, 2010, 02:21:53 AM
Antitheist.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Хahar 🤔 on February 19, 2010, 02:52:35 AM
Not Christian.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Boris on February 19, 2010, 02:53:56 AM
I usually just say I'm Catholic.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Хahar 🤔 on February 19, 2010, 03:53:04 AM

Usually Catholics have less Indian-sounding names, no?


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: James Rivington on February 28, 2010, 09:47:01 PM
Protestant-Lutheran


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Frodo on April 09, 2011, 12:30:06 PM
Appears to be an even split between Catholics and Protestants on this forum... 


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: TJ in Oregon on April 09, 2011, 12:58:18 PM
It's interesting that Catholics are slightly overrepresented on this forum (in comparison to the US in general), while Protestants are very, very underrepresented. (Clearly non-Christians are overrepresented as well, but that's not at all suprising). Do Protestants not use the internet? (I mean this in a sort of toung-in-cheek way, obviously Protestants use the internet)


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: 🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸 on April 13, 2011, 11:38:21 PM
It's interesting that Catholics are slightly overrepresented on this forum (in comparison to the US in general), while Protestants are very, very underrepresented. (Clearly non-Christians are overrepresented as well, but that's not at all suprising). Do Protestants not use the internet? (I mean this in a sort of toung-in-cheek way, obviously Protestants use the internet)

Protestants identify less with "Protestant" (and more with a particular denomination or just "Christian") than Catholics do with "Catholic", so probably less likely to vote in this sort of poll.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on April 14, 2011, 08:54:49 AM
Protestant (Southern Baptist)


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Grumpier Than Uncle Joe on April 14, 2011, 10:08:24 AM
Greek Orthodox (not practicing)


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on April 14, 2011, 10:16:07 AM
It's interesting that Catholics are slightly overrepresented on this forum (in comparison to the US in general), while Protestants are very, very underrepresented. (Clearly non-Christians are overrepresented as well, but that's not at all suprising). Do Protestants not use the internet? (I mean this in a sort of toung-in-cheek way, obviously Protestants use the internet)

Protestants identify less with "Protestant" (and more with a particular denomination or just "Christian") than Catholics do with "Catholic", so probably less likely to vote in this sort of poll.

This.  Of course, in the OP defense, there are way too many denominations of Protestantism to mention here, so it's easier to say Protestant and let those who select mention themselves what denomination they are actually of.  Kind of like I did.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: patrick1 on April 14, 2011, 01:02:24 PM
It's interesting that Catholics are slightly overrepresented on this forum (in comparison to the US in general), while Protestants are very, very underrepresented. (Clearly non-Christians are overrepresented as well, but that's not at all suprising). Do Protestants not use the internet? (I mean this in a sort of toung-in-cheek way, obviously Protestants use the internet)

Protestants identify less with "Protestant" (and more with a particular denomination or just "Christian") than Catholics do with "Catholic", so probably less likely to vote in this sort of poll.

This.  Of course, in the OP defense, there are way too many denominations of Protestantism to mention here, so it's easier to say Protestant and let those who select mention themselves what denomination they are actually of.  Kind of like I did.

There are actually over 20 different denominations of Catholic as well.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Joe Biden 2020 on April 14, 2011, 04:24:48 PM
It's interesting that Catholics are slightly overrepresented on this forum (in comparison to the US in general), while Protestants are very, very underrepresented. (Clearly non-Christians are overrepresented as well, but that's not at all suprising). Do Protestants not use the internet? (I mean this in a sort of toung-in-cheek way, obviously Protestants use the internet)

Protestants identify less with "Protestant" (and more with a particular denomination or just "Christian") than Catholics do with "Catholic", so probably less likely to vote in this sort of poll.

This.  Of course, in the OP defense, there are way too many denominations of Protestantism to mention here, so it's easier to say Protestant and let those who select mention themselves what denomination they are actually of.  Kind of like I did.

There are actually over 20 different denominations of Catholic as well.

I did not know that.  Thanks for the info!!


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: FEMA Camp Administrator on April 14, 2011, 05:08:30 PM

I always wondered what "not practicing" meant...


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: RI on April 14, 2011, 05:55:40 PM
It's interesting that Catholics are slightly overrepresented on this forum (in comparison to the US in general), while Protestants are very, very underrepresented. (Clearly non-Christians are overrepresented as well, but that's not at all suprising). Do Protestants not use the internet? (I mean this in a sort of toung-in-cheek way, obviously Protestants use the internet)

Protestants identify less with "Protestant" (and more with a particular denomination or just "Christian") than Catholics do with "Catholic", so probably less likely to vote in this sort of poll.

This.  Of course, in the OP defense, there are way too many denominations of Protestantism to mention here, so it's easier to say Protestant and let those who select mention themselves what denomination they are actually of.  Kind of like I did.

There are actually over 20 different denominations of Catholic as well.

I did not know that.  Thanks for the info!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Catholic_rites_and_churches (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Catholic_rites_and_churches)

There are 22 Eastern Churches and one Western Church.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on April 14, 2011, 10:30:42 PM

I always wondered what "not practicing" meant...

Doesn't go to church or take the sacraments if that's relevant in that church.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on April 14, 2011, 10:32:51 PM
Yes, that. Related to, though not quite the same, as 'nominal'. Though he may well be both.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: FEMA Camp Administrator on April 16, 2011, 08:25:29 PM

I always wondered what "not practicing" meant...

Doesn't go to church or take the sacraments if that's relevant in that church.

Why would you even identify with that Church? It was sort of a loaded question: In my opinion, if you believe what that church says, then by logic you should follow its rules or at least try. Instead you get to identify as Christian but none of the responsibilities.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: !@#$%^&* on April 20, 2011, 07:37:11 AM
Catholic.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Globus Cruciger on April 24, 2011, 05:12:38 PM
Protestant, raised United Church of Christ but with Anglican leanings.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: The Mikado on April 24, 2011, 05:38:45 PM

I always wondered what "not practicing" meant...

Doesn't go to church or take the sacraments if that's relevant in that church.

Why would you even identify with that Church? It was sort of a loaded question: In my opinion, if you believe what that church says, then by logic you should follow its rules or at least try. Instead you get to identify as Christian but none of the responsibilities.

Certain churches, like Greek Orthodoxy, have a strong cultural element to them that is divorced of the religious element.  Have you ever met someone that identified as a secular Jew?  It's the same concept.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on April 24, 2011, 05:48:35 PM
Why would you even identify with that Church? It was sort of a loaded question: In my opinion, if you believe what that church says, then by logic you should follow its rules or at least try. Instead you get to identify as Christian but none of the responsibilities.

Ah, the blissfully unknowing self-righteousness of the young extremist. The real world is going to come as a horrible shock when you come into contact with it for the first time.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on April 24, 2011, 05:51:18 PM
Certain churches, like Greek Orthodoxy, have a strong cultural element to them that is divorced of the religious element.  Have you ever met someone that identified as a secular Jew?  It's the same concept.

It's sometimes - probably not in this case but that's not the point - a little different even to that, at least in places (or within subcultures) where the social pressure to attend Church (or whatever) has collapsed. Obviously that's not a massive issue in America, but not totally alien I think.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Kaine for Senate '18 on April 24, 2011, 06:02:37 PM


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: Cincinnatus on April 24, 2011, 08:09:22 PM
Protestant.  I don't read or attend church as much as I should though.  Nor do I deny that I'm without doubt.


Title: Re: All-Purpose Christian Affiliation Poll
Post by: feeblepizza on April 26, 2011, 08:49:53 AM
Non-Trinitarian (Unitarian, specifically)