Posted on 05/07/2009 9:08:21 AM PDT by Alex Murphy
Do you believe in bringing children up with a strict education, in avoiding sumptuous food and unnecessary expense, and in holding to the values of hard work? If so, you have a good chance of being a Calvinist, according to an online quiz offered by a Dutch newspaper.
The 25-question test on the Web site of Trouw was first launched in Dutch in January. It is now available in English and German and is one of the numerous projects and activities in the Netherlands and beyond to mark the 500th anniversary in 2009 of the birth of French-born Protestant leader Jean Calvin.
Born on 10 July 1509 in Noyon in northern France, Calvin is known worldwide for his role in the Protestant Reformation in Geneva, a once independent city-state which became part of Switzerland in 1815. The religious movement he inspired is often associated with the traits of hard work, discipline and frugality.
Those taking part in the quiz are asked to respond to a statement with an "agree" or "disagree" answer. Each response to a statement leads to more information about Calvinism.
The last question raises what many people would see as a typically Calvinist issue - whether the time used in taking the test could not have been spent more usefully doing other things.
About 2.3 million of the Netherlands' 16 million people are members of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands, formed by a union in 2004 of two Calvinist denominations and a small Lutheran church.
More than 70 000 people have taken part in the original Dutch-language test, Trouw reported on its Web site.
Calvinist Quiz: www.trouw.nl/nieuws/religie-filosofie/article2050113.ece
Care to explain further?
What sort of "tribulationist" would that make you? And which "reformed" theologian would issue an endless screed on the topic?
“What sort of “tribulationist” would that make you?”
Pre-booter.
Test your C-Factor
58%
Raised Catholic, now Jewish, but big supporter of the Protestant work ethic. I think it was the ‘lighting candles’ that lowered my score; Catholics and Jews are big on candles. : )
I miss him & Hobbs. Very misunderstood comic.
“Raised Catholic, now Jewish,”
So what convinced you the Jesus was not the Messiah?
67% Calvinist.
Test your C-Factor81%
You are a genuine Calvinist. You have been tried and tested in Calvinism. Your attitude in live is straight and strict. You are a hard working person, who pays attention to others. However, you never show off these qualities. After all, in the eyes of God, everyone is a sinner. You know how to control your emotions, and no one can say you have an easy and luxurious way of life.
I guess it’s the loud sweaters!
<So what convinced you the Jesus was not the Messiah?
Initially, it was more of a struggle with Original Sin after my son was born. I could not accept that any newborn was stained with sin just because some cultural myth said so. This is different from thinking that we are not flawed, of course we are, but Original Sin? No thank you.
As far as the Messiah, I can’t accept the resurrection. Jesus said a lot that was good, but anyone who reads religious myths from around the world will see a number of resurrection themes. There’s no reason why this one should be special.
I don’t mean to offend, I realize that some people here are literal in their interpretation of the Bible, I am not and there are things that I cannot believe. That said, there’s nothing wrong with the general principles - I got an excellent education via the Catholic Church and appreciate the spark that leads Christians to help others.
67%, which is a bit disappointing to me. I think it is the love for yummy food and nice clothes that did me in!
“I guess it’s the loud sweaters!”
Wait! Is this a test to determine if your a Calvinist or Amish?
Not a serious quiz. Very little of theological content.
“...and nice clothes that did me in!”
Switch to Calvinist Klein.
***Switch to Calvinist Klein.***
Since I failed at Calvinism, I suspect that any attempt at Calvinist Klein would be equally failing.
surprised myself scored a 86% but then I might of told a white lie here and there, hopefully not.
LOL, I suspect though the Amish like shiny black over dull black.
You really should educate yourself before spouting such ignorance.
Don't think we'd have gotten along.
“You really should educate yourself before spouting such ignorance.”
What do you mean? Should I educate myself and then spout ignorance?
That was classic!
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