The Belief-o-matic

Not sure what religion you are? Feeling an uncomfortable fit of your spiritual needs in your spiritual home? The "Belief-o-matic" may be able to give you some guidance.

Although it has a wacky name, it isn't a joke, it is a serious and helpful tool.

Here is the introduction:

"Even if YOU don't know what faith you are, Belief-O-Matic™ knows. Answer 20 questions about your concept of God, the afterlife, human nature, and more, and Belief-O-Matic™ will tell you what religion (if any) you practice...or ought to consider practicing."

They do have a sense of humour, however - the caveat at the top is "Warning: Belief-O-Matic™ assumes no legal liability for the ultimate fate of your soul." Or maybe they're not joking.

Here is the first question:

1. What is the number and nature of the deity (God, gods, higher power)? Choose one.

Only one God--a corporeal spirit (has a body), supreme, personal God Almighty, the Creator.

Only one God--an incorporeal (no body) spirit, supreme, personal God Almighty, the Creator.

Multiple personal gods (or goddesses) regarded as facets of one God, and/or as separate gods.

The supreme force is the impersonal Ultimate Reality (or life force, ultimate truth, cosmic order, absolute bliss, universal soul), which resides within and/or beyond all.

The supreme existence is both the eternal, impersonal, formless Ultimate Reality, and personal God (or gods).

No God or supreme force. Or not sure. Or not important.

None of the above.

Then you rate your chosen answer: "What priority do you place on this selection? High Medium Low

A later question:
7. Why is there so much suffering in the world? Choose ALL that apply.

The original disobedience of Adam and Eve caused all mankind to inherit mortality, which includes bodily imperfection, illness, and decay.

Suffering is part of God's divine will, plan, or design (to discipline, test, challenge, strengthen faith, strengthen character, promote moral growth, or for reasons that we cannot or may not know).

Suffering is a state of mind (or illusion); only our spiritual nature is real.
Spiritual or cosmic imbalance and disharmony may result in suffering.

Unwholesome thoughts and/or deeds (greed, hatred, and violence) in this or prior lives return as suffering (karma).

None of the above; human suffering has nothing to do with the supernatural or karma.

After my dear Mum passed away, I found it was life-reassessment time. I happened upon this test, and it helped me a lot. I'd recommend it.