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Thursday, June 19, 2003 Beneath "The Surface" I took this test which decided what level of hell I would be going to according to "Dante's Inferno" description. I answered the questions completely honestly, and these are my results. I thought the test (which I found on Ang's journal) was fairly humorous and somewhat insightful. It tells me that, yes, what I posted below, last night, is indeed-so-very-wrong-of-me-to-want. Example, one of the questions: "Do you consider living a virtuous life to be one of your top goals?" - That is a strong "yes" answer, and I know in Christianity, that's a bad thing. I don't think living a "virtuous life" is sinful though. Maybe if hoarding things at the expense of hurting others, then yes, I believe *that* is wrong. But being financially successful, there is nothing wrong with that.. in my opinion. And that explains why I came out 'high' for .. what.. level 8? .. Probably because I'm "hypocritical" in the sense that I want riches but want to be 'holy' at the same time. The difference is, I believe there is room for both, whereas it seems money, in the Christian religion, is "the root of all evil." I believe money can lead to an evil-nature if you let it, but if you hold a conscious awareness regarding what money means to you (hopefully not *too* much to the point of feeling overwhelmed if not always increasing the supply), and if you make good decisions regarding how to spend money (hopefully not in the stock market), then there is no problem with having a good amount of money. Also.. I think I was categorized as 'high' on level 8 because I responded "yes" to "It is acceptable to use false flattery to get ahead." Heh. And that's regarded as highly deceitful, I'm sure. I think to a certain extent though, like in business and sales, saying you really "love their house" or something else to boost your repoire with the customer is fine. They want and need to hear it, and they're not hurt by me reserving my honest opinion: "actually - I would never invest as much as you probably did in this house. In fact, I think that's really wasteful. I'd rather just buy a large condo. so that I can move easier when I'd like to.." .... .. whereas me telling them that they have a beautiful house... it is beautiful, but at the same time it's wasteful to me. That's an example of false flattery to "get ahead." I figure telling them I admire their investment (which they took good time and money in choosing, and most likely have put a lot of work into - thus they have a great deal of pride in it) is just a wonderful and easy way of buildind repoire to help me make a sale/friend.. and honestly, I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Plus, I admit it - I'm frankly just a hyprocrite sometimes. And I think anyone who can't say they're ever a hypocrite, they're probably lying or just not being honest with themselves and the people around them. Haha. That's why I need God so badly.. because I know where I fuck up in life.. some things are just beyond my control/my natural character, and thus I have my sprituality to help mold some things about myself that I don't think are the best qualities. And that's why my personal spirituality is so important to me versus the Christian religion.. because I clash with "religion," and I feel religion confines personal growth, and personal spirituality is a never ending quest to becoming closer to someone who is near-perfect in character and actions - not hypocritical, gentle, amiable, an amerliorator.. etc.. and I'm not sure anyone can ever claim to ultimately reach this, but I think it's a decent goal to at least be pursuing. ANYWAY. These are my results. Your fate has been decided.... You are one of the lucky ones! Because of your virtue and beliefs, you have escaped eternal punishment. You are sent to Purgatory! You have escaped damnation and made it to Purgatory, a place where the dew of repentance washes off the stain of sin and girds the spirit with humility. Through contrition, confession, and satisfaction by works of righteousness, you must make your way up the mountain. As the sins are cleansed from your soul, you will be illuminated by the Sun of Divine Grace, and you will join other souls, smiling and happy, upon the summit of this mountain. Before long you will know the joys of Paradise as you ascend to the ethereal realm of Heaven. The Dante's Inferno Test has sent you to Purgatory! Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
Take the Dante's Inferno Hell Test . . . babbled Lin |
