How Religious Am I?

Take this test to see how spiritual you are.

You might say there are as many spiritual beliefs as there are people to believe them. Whether you go to Christian mass every Sunday, frequent a Jewish synagogue, find power in nature, or don’t believe in any formal religion, your personal beliefs are just that—personal!

We’re not here to guess your religion or tell you to change it, but to give you a better understanding of your spiritual self. Just answer 12 quick questions, and we’ll tell you more about your faith and what it means to you.

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Questions Overview

1. Do you believe in God, or a god?
  1. Yes, I believe in one God.
  2. Yes, I believe in a higher power(s) that many people call "God" or "gods."
  3. I believe in spiritual forces or powers, but not necessarily a "God."
  4. No, I don't believe in a god.
2. Do you think you have to believe in God (or a god) to be a good person?
  1. Yes, I think those who believe in God are better people.
  2. Believing in God helps, but isn't strictly necessary.
  3. No, I think you can believe in other spiritual powers and still be just as good of a person.
  4. No, I don't think someone's faith has any effect on their moral value.
3. Do you consider yourself religious, or part of an organized religion?
  1. Yes, I'm extremely religious.
  2. I'm somewhat religious.
  3. I'm spiritual, but not strictly religious.
  4. No, I'm not religious.
4. How often do you attend an organized religious service?
  1. At least once a week.
  2. Once a month, or every couple of months.
  3. Rarely, or once or twice a year.
  4. Never.
5. Do you believe in an afterlife?
  1. Yes, I think there's a heaven and hell.
  2. Yes, but I'm not sure what it's like.
  3. I believe in something else, like reincarnation.
  4. No—I'm not sure if anything happens after you die.
6. Which of these do you find most spiritually fulfilling?
  1. A moving speech from a religious leader I respect.
  2. Learning more about the ways I can become a more spiritual person on my own time.
  3. A long hike in nature with the sun shining and birds chirping all around me.
  4. A quiet moment to myself, so lost in thought that I lose track of time.
7. Do you think organized religions, like churches, benefit your community?
  1. Yes, I think they do a lot of good.
  2. I think they do some good.
  3. I don't think they make much difference either way.
  4. I think they do more harm than good.
8. Which statement most accurately reflects your beliefs about holy texts? (The Bible, Quran, Torah, etc.)
  1. My religion's holy text is never wrong, and it’s unchangeable.
  2. Holy texts are more like metaphors on how to live than something to be taken literally.
  3. Holy texts can be useful documents, but aren't strictly necessary for spirituality.
  4. I don’t think holy texts are particularly useful, or that what they say is necessarily true.
9. How do you view religions or beliefs other than your own?
  1. My religion is the only true and correct religion, and others should believe in it, too.
  2. I believe my religion is true, but I respect others' right to believe what they want.
  3. I think my beliefs are true and helpful, but other belief systems may be beneficial, as well.
  4. I don't believe any religious system is true or necessary.
10. Do you believe physical objects hold spiritual energy?
  1. I believe certain religious objects, like holy books or religious leaders’ belongings, may have spiritual energy.
  2. I'm not sure. I guess it’s possible that certain physical objects have spiritual powers or significance.
  3. I believe things like people, mountains and streams, or flora and fauna possess spiritual energy.
  4. I don't believe in "spiritual energy."
11. Outside of religious services, what does prayer look like for you? (Choose the closest answer.)
  1. I pray to my God multiple times a day.
  2. I mostly just say obligatory prayers, like before meals.
  3. My version of "prayer" is a moment of quiet when I contemplate the living world around me.
  4. I never pray.
12. Would you ever consider converting to a different religion?
  1. Never. My religion is not up for debate.
  2. Probably not, but I'm sometimes fascinated by other belief systems.
  3. Maybe, if it felt right and agreed with my own views.
  4. I don't ever plan to practice a formal religion.

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More About Religions Around the World

Religious beliefs are incredibly varied and diverse all around the world. While a person’s faith is highly individual, there are some factors that influence the probability of which religion they believe in—things like geography, family history, local and regional politics, and much more. It’s a complex and highly nuanced subject!

What’s the most popular religion in the world?
Christianity is the most popular religion globally, with an estimated 31% of the world’s population taking part in some form of Christian belief. An estimated 23% of the world identifies as Muslim, while about 16% identify as “Unaffiliated,” or don’t label themselves as followers of any particular faith. Then, Hindus and Buddhists make up 15% and 7% of the world, respectively, and folk and alternative spiritualities claim the rest.

Where is each religion most common?
There are believers of most any religion pretty much everywhere in the world, but many religions tend to be concentrated in certain regions. For example, Christianity is most common in countries of the global West, like the United States, Mexico, and many European countries. Meanwhile, Islam is commonly practiced in places like Northern Africa and the region commonly referred to as the Middle East. Interestingly, countries like China, Japan, and North and South Korea have the highest concentrations of non-religious people.

Which demographics are most likely to be religious? Keep in mind that religion and faith is a highly personal subject, and it’s often impossible to guess what beliefs a person holds just by looking at them (unless they wear traditional religious clothing). That said, Muslim practitioners are generally younger than those of other faiths, while the Jewish faith has the highest percentage of believers aged 35 and older. Speaking generally, organized religion tends to be more popular among older demographics, while younger demographics have a higher tendency to describe themselves as secular.

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