1) Why are you a theist?
Because my journey through life has led me this way. It's not really a question I can answer properly in a sentence or two.
2) Were you born in a religious home?
Not really. Parents were 50% atheist, 50% Christian. I wasn't taken to church. The household occasionally hosted some interesting debates though.
3) If you answered "yes" to #2, do you currently subscribe to the religion you were raised in?
Well as I say I wasn't raised as a Christian, but I eventually adopted the religion of my father.
4) Have you ever considered other religions/philosophies at some stage?
Not in depth.
5) If you answered "yes" to #4, what were they?
6) What reaffirms your beliefs as being correct over other religions/philosophies?
My experience of God.
7) Do you ever doubt from time to time the truths of your religion?
Yes.
8) Do you read your religious/philosophical text(s) daily?
No.
9) Explain why you answered yes/no to #8
It's just my personal choice.
10) Do you believe your answers to the past 9 questions sincerely?
Yes.
(now the fun section)
11) Who would win a fight between a theist and an atheist? Street rules, of course.
Well it would depend on the theist and the atheist. I would have thought Sylvester Stallone could take Dawkins, but a punchup between Stephen Fry and Dolly Parton would go to Fry.
12) How do you like your eggs?
Fried, with yolks that have developed a firm skin but remain deliciously oozy and runny, with a white that has crisped up to fine lace at the edges.
13) What did you think of Inception?
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
14) Favourite mythical creature?
Pegasus
15) Favourite book?
My top picks would include Watership Down, Flowers For Algernon, Catch-22 and many many more.
16) Favourite band?
The Beatles, Coldplay, Simon and Garfunkel to name a few.
17) Indoors or outdoors?
On a very rainy day, watching the torrent through a window from the warmth of my living room with a mug of hot tea. Otherwise, outdoors.
18) Summer or winter?
I love all four seasons but especially love the autumn. In fact, I would order them preferentially: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter. No disrespect to winter.
19) If you could travel in time, what year/era would you go visit and where would you go?
I'd love to see the dinosaurs.
20) So far, have you enjoyed your stay at AF.org?
Yes, so far.
Because my journey through life has led me this way. It's not really a question I can answer properly in a sentence or two.
2) Were you born in a religious home?
Not really. Parents were 50% atheist, 50% Christian. I wasn't taken to church. The household occasionally hosted some interesting debates though.
3) If you answered "yes" to #2, do you currently subscribe to the religion you were raised in?
Well as I say I wasn't raised as a Christian, but I eventually adopted the religion of my father.
4) Have you ever considered other religions/philosophies at some stage?
Not in depth.
5) If you answered "yes" to #4, what were they?
6) What reaffirms your beliefs as being correct over other religions/philosophies?
My experience of God.
7) Do you ever doubt from time to time the truths of your religion?
Yes.
8) Do you read your religious/philosophical text(s) daily?
No.
9) Explain why you answered yes/no to #8
It's just my personal choice.
10) Do you believe your answers to the past 9 questions sincerely?
Yes.
(now the fun section)
11) Who would win a fight between a theist and an atheist? Street rules, of course.
Well it would depend on the theist and the atheist. I would have thought Sylvester Stallone could take Dawkins, but a punchup between Stephen Fry and Dolly Parton would go to Fry.
12) How do you like your eggs?
Fried, with yolks that have developed a firm skin but remain deliciously oozy and runny, with a white that has crisped up to fine lace at the edges.
13) What did you think of Inception?
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
14) Favourite mythical creature?
Pegasus
15) Favourite book?
My top picks would include Watership Down, Flowers For Algernon, Catch-22 and many many more.
16) Favourite band?
The Beatles, Coldplay, Simon and Garfunkel to name a few.
17) Indoors or outdoors?
On a very rainy day, watching the torrent through a window from the warmth of my living room with a mug of hot tea. Otherwise, outdoors.
18) Summer or winter?
I love all four seasons but especially love the autumn. In fact, I would order them preferentially: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter. No disrespect to winter.
19) If you could travel in time, what year/era would you go visit and where would you go?
I'd love to see the dinosaurs.
20) So far, have you enjoyed your stay at AF.org?
Yes, so far.
