On being a bad Christian

Brandon, at [badchristian.com](http://www.badchristian.com) has an interesting test for Christians. Take the [Worldview test](http://www.worldviewweekend.com/test/register.php) _(warning: registration required),_ and see how you measure up as a Christian. Me, I’m a pinko, rating an 18% on their scale and earning the *”Socialist Worldview Thinker”* title.

I find these sort of tests interesting because they show how different Christians can be from one another in their beliefs and their ways of relating to other Christians. I find it absolutely _fascinating_ that the statement “George W. Bush is the President of the United States of America.” is in the _Family_ section of the test, and that my answer, “No Opinion” earned me negative points. I’m wondering what the President of the United States has to do with my spiritual worldview or my spiritual health.

It’s an interesting test. Somewhat terrifying, when you begin to think about the fact that there are actually people that would score a 100% on this test without a drop of irony, but definitely interesting.

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Published:: 8.23.05 / 6am

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I’m a 29 year-old web designer, artist, gardener, mother-of-one, wife, and human being, living in the West Park area of Cleveland. Politically, I’d be classified as a flaming liberal. I’m one of those strange people that believes in free expression, human rights, keeping the planet around just a little bit longer, and allowing my kid to grow up to a peaceful society. In terms of spirituality, I’m Christian. I used to be Lutheran, now I’m just me.

I’ve been described as a hellion, strong-willed, stubborn, funny, loyal, and a number of things that are a little too blue to put on this page. In a different life I partied hard, drank like a fish, and cursed like a sailor. I still do a few of those things, but with more prudence. I have a fondness for black t-shirts and eyeliner, hairdye, jeans and workboots. I like to go barefoot when frostbite’s not a threat. I tend to be a little sarcastic.

I’m a recovering fundamentalist, a techno-junkie, a DIY-er and a research addict. I devour books as if they’re pints of Ben and Jerry’s. This sickens my spouse.

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