REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

MeskElil · 25th Jun 2008, 07:49 PM

*ahem* Let's see if this works a second time.

I know what you're thinking.
Crap, another post on religion that's going to get everyone mad and make people say things that will mean MISTAKES.

NO.
THAT'S NOT WHAT THIS IS.

The Rules Of This Poll:
1) DO NOT COMMENT. We don't want to start anything among members. This poll is anonymous, and there will be no commenting, not even simply posting, "I'm a *blank*". NOTHING.

That's it. You may only vote, and there is no commenting at all allowed because many mistakes and slips-of-the-typing-fingers have been made in the past.

The Purpose Of This Poll:
AWARENESS. This is a poll so people can see how diverse the various members of EC are in their religious faiths, or lack of them as the case may be. This is a thread of merely hard numbers to perhaps quell some anger and dissent, and to show people where the general active population of EC stands.

I am making these guidelines so this post will not have to be closed due to hurtful language or debates that could turn nasty.

Again, there will be NO COMMENTS ALLOWED.

You may vote and see how others have voted. And that is all.

I hope that this will raise awareness of other religions that are popular here and throughout the world. I apologize if I left out a major religion or viewpoint, but there are only 15 poll options allowed.

EDIT: I did just see that without new posts this poll will keep slipping as though it is not active, so I might have to periodically "reply" to keep the post high on the list, depending on if more people are voting. If you simply want to comment on the nature of the post AND NOT ON WHAT THE VOTES ARE OR ARE ABOUT, then I suppose you may. But please be civil.

Alexander · 25th Jun 2008, 08:04 PM

is there any way to lock this thread but leave the poll open?

MeskElil · 25th Jun 2008, 08:05 PM

I don't know. But if it gets locked, it will still slip down on the list. I guess it could feasibly be made a "sticky", but I don't think it's really important enough for that status.

It is a problem.

LOVEjames · 25th Jun 2008, 08:22 PM

Looooove this thread. <3

-never. posts. again.-

MeskElil · 25th Jun 2008, 08:25 PM

*giggles at James* Glad you like it.

25th Jun 2008, 09:26 PM

Yay, religion without arguements, someone should thought about somethin like this like forever ago.

Beebo · 25th Jun 2008, 09:33 PM

This will be interesting to see. *runs to grab a bucket of icecream to watch southpark.*

**Owen** · 26th Jun 2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeskElil

I don't know. But if it gets locked, it will still slip down on the list. I guess it could feasibly be made a "sticky", but I don't think it's really important enough for that status.

It is a problem.

What we could do is, instead of posting our reasons for voting, we could just post a "bump" post where we would have explained our reason.

So yeah, bump.

otc877 · 26th Jun 2008, 03:12 PM

I would've liked to have seen an agnostic option.

26th Jun 2008, 03:18 PM

Simple to keep on top, after you vote simply post the following: I VOTED

Alexander · 26th Jun 2008, 04:08 PM

well I VOTED a long while ago

MeskElil · 26th Jun 2008, 04:33 PM

That could work! Thanks for the idea.

I'm sorry I didn't put in an agnostic option. I suppose you can vote "Other", or vote for your extra reason under one of the "No Religion" options (whether you accept religion or not, you know what I mean). I was thinking about that last night. I'm sorry. But, like I said, there is only room for 15 options, or else I would have had closer to 25!

Glad you guys like this idea!

Austin · 26th Jun 2008, 05:33 PM

voted

TeeJers · 26th Jun 2008, 05:38 PM

Voted

jazzrawr · 26th Jun 2008, 05:48 PM

I voted ^.^

Endlessnight500 · 26th Jun 2008, 05:58 PM

I voted

Étoile · 26th Jun 2008, 09:14 PM

I voted!

**Maddy** · 26th Jun 2008, 09:26 PM

I voted!

**Gerry** · 27th Jun 2008, 12:14 AM

I just voted.

dictionary · 27th Jun 2008, 12:33 AM

i think you should define christianity more ie Catholic Prodestent ect.....

not that you souldent do it with buhdism and islam but christianity i would assume would be more common..?

View Poll Results: What is your religion?
Judaism	0	0%
Christianity	29	33.33%
Islam	0	0%
Hinduism	1	1.15%
Buddhism (any kind)	1	1.15%
Sihkism	0	0%
Shintoism	0	0%
A Higher (or Cosmic) Power	10	11.49%
Wiccan or believing in Magic	3	3.45%
Indigenous Mythology or Unlabeled Polytheism	0	0%
I believe in a mixture of multiple religions	5	5.75%
No religion, but I believe all religions are valid	6	6.90%
No religion, I do not believe religions are valid	17	19.54%
No religion, I'm undecided	9	10.34%
Other	6	6.90%
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

25th Jun 2008, 07:49 PM	#1
MeskElil ♥♥EC's Resident Hippie Child♥♥ Full Member Gender: Tomboy Orientation: Questioning...still... Out Status: 2 great guys who are helping me through everything Location: Southern California Age: 20 Posts: 1,038 Join Date: Apr 2008	REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] ahem Let's see if this works a second time. I know what you're thinking. Crap, another post on religion that's going to get everyone mad and make people say things that will mean MISTAKES. NO. THAT'S NOT WHAT THIS IS. The Rules Of This Poll: 1) DO NOT COMMENT. We don't want to start anything among members. This poll is anonymous, and there will be no commenting, not even simply posting, "I'm a blank". NOTHING. That's it. You may only vote, and there is no commenting at all allowed because many mistakes and slips-of-the-typing-fingers have been made in the past. The Purpose Of This Poll: AWARENESS. This is a poll so people can see how diverse the various members of EC are in their religious faiths, or lack of them as the case may be. This is a thread of merely hard numbers to perhaps quell some anger and dissent, and to show people where the general active population of EC stands. I am making these guidelines so this post will not have to be closed due to hurtful language or debates that could turn nasty. Again, there will be NO COMMENTS ALLOWED. You may vote and see how others have voted. And that is all. I hope that this will raise awareness of other religions that are popular here and throughout the world. I apologize if I left out a major religion or viewpoint, but there are only 15 poll options allowed. EDIT: I did just see that without new posts this poll will keep slipping as though it is not active, so I might have to periodically "reply" to keep the post high on the list, depending on if more people are voting. If you simply want to comment on the nature of the post AND NOT ON WHAT THE VOTES ARE OR ARE ABOUT, then I suppose you may. But please be civil. __________________ Call me Mesk Last edited by MeskElil; 25th Jun 2008 at 07:58 PM..

25th Jun 2008, 08:04 PM	#2
Alexander EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Red Hook NY Age: 19 Posts: 2,736 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] is there any way to lock this thread but leave the poll open?

25th Jun 2008, 08:05 PM	#3
MeskElil ♥♥EC's Resident Hippie Child♥♥ Full Member Gender: Tomboy Orientation: Questioning...still... Out Status: 2 great guys who are helping me through everything Location: Southern California Age: 20 Posts: 1,038 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] I don't know. But if it gets locked, it will still slip down on the list. I guess it could feasibly be made a "sticky", but I don't think it's really important enough for that status. It is a problem. __________________ Call me Mesk

25th Jun 2008, 08:22 PM	#4
LOVEjames \o/ Love! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: 4.9 Out Status: Pretty out Location: Seattle, WA Age: 21 Posts: 1,075 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] Looooove this thread. <3 -never. posts. again.- __________________ La la la la la.

25th Jun 2008, 08:25 PM	#5
MeskElil ♥♥EC's Resident Hippie Child♥♥ Full Member Gender: Tomboy Orientation: Questioning...still... Out Status: 2 great guys who are helping me through everything Location: Southern California Age: 20 Posts: 1,038 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] giggles at James Glad you like it. __________________ Call me Mesk Last edited by MeskElil; 25th Jun 2008 at 08:38 PM..

25th Jun 2008, 09:26 PM	#6
Willywilly92 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] Yay, religion without arguements, someone should thought about somethin like this like forever ago.

25th Jun 2008, 09:33 PM	#7
Beebo the cat what has facial hair. Full Member Gender: MAN Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 893 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] This will be interesting to see. runs to grab a bucket of icecream to watch southpark. __________________ New Song up. a rough version of "The Ghost of Adam".(I will be adding more.)

26th Jun 2008, 03:12 PM	#9
otc877 ^_^ Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most friends know Location: L.A. Outskirts Age: 22 Posts: 790 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] I would've liked to have seen an agnostic option.

26th Jun 2008, 03:18 PM	#10
gabriel1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] Simple to keep on top, after you vote simply post the following: I VOTED

26th Jun 2008, 04:08 PM	#11
Alexander EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Red Hook NY Age: 19 Posts: 2,736 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] well I VOTED a long while ago

26th Jun 2008, 04:33 PM	#12
MeskElil ♥♥EC's Resident Hippie Child♥♥ Full Member Gender: Tomboy Orientation: Questioning...still... Out Status: 2 great guys who are helping me through everything Location: Southern California Age: 20 Posts: 1,038 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] That could work! Thanks for the idea. I'm sorry I didn't put in an agnostic option. I suppose you can vote "Other", or vote for your extra reason under one of the "No Religion" options (whether you accept religion or not, you know what I mean). I was thinking about that last night. I'm sorry. But, like I said, there is only room for 15 options, or else I would have had closer to 25! Glad you guys like this idea! __________________ Call me Mesk

26th Jun 2008, 05:33 PM	#13
Austin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people in my life. Location: Orange County, California, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,788 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] voted __________________ Can I sail through the changing ocean tides, can I handle the seasons of my life?

26th Jun 2008, 05:38 PM	#14
TeeJers A Person Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Atlanta Age: 19 Posts: 58 Join Date: May 2008	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] Voted __________________ "Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none." -William Shakespeare

26th Jun 2008, 05:48 PM	#15
jazzrawr Lover of Loony Lovegood Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesimbean Out Status: I scream it from rooftops Location: Ontario, Canada. Age: 19 Posts: 3,391 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] I voted ^.^ __________________ <3 You can love people so much... But you can never love someone as much as you can miss them. (...and the lesbians.)

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dictionary EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Melbourne Age: 19 Posts: 459 Join Date: Sep 2007	Re: REAL Religion Survey (With the Poll) [PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST FIRST] i think you should define christianity more ie Catholic Prodestent ect..... not that you souldent do it with buhdism and islam but christianity i would assume would be more common..?