Feeling a little... theocratic lately? Get Tested!
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Wed Feb 08, 2006 at 11:24:45 PM EST
Are you a dominionist?  I'll skip over formal definitions, but suffice to say that it's a general category of people who are theocrats -- or people who may be headed in that direction.

Given the way things are going, it's probably good to check ourselves every once in awhile -- just as a precaution. We did this early in the life of this site, and I think it is time to do it again.

Fortunately, there is a free online test.
If you are not a dominionist -- you might be surprised to find out what you really are -- at least according the folks at Worldview Weekend. Scroll down to the bottom of the page  to find the test.  

"After you've taken the test, you will get an instant score. Your worldview will be tested in the area of law, economics, civil government, religion, social issues, sociology (family issues) education and science. Your worldview will be rated for these eight areas as either: Strong Biblical Worldview Thinker, Moderate Biblical Worldview Thinker, Secular Humanist Worldview Thinker, Socialist Worldview Thinker or Communist/Marxist/Socialist/Secular Humanist Worldview Thinker. You will also receive an overall worldview score and rating..... For those of you scoring the highest score possible, Biblical Theism, you will be REWARDED with a beautiful, professional looking certificate. This certificate will certify that you took the test and scored as a Strong Biblical Worldview Thinker. You can print out your certificate at the end of the test, but it will also be emailed to you so you may save it or print it out on beautiful parchment paper. This certificate would look great on your wall and would also be very rewarding for students who take this test.

Worldview Weekend is an itinerant seminar -- roving the country indoctrinating people into what they call a "Biblical Worldview."

One of the regular faculty is David Barton, a propagandist for the notion that America was founded as a Christian nation -- that must be restored. He is also Vice-Chairman of the Texas Republican Party.  Barton is so popular that Worldview Weekend has a special section of their online bookstore devoted to Barton, who is scheduled to speak at all four upcoming Worldview Weekends.

March 3rd and 4th  Conway, Arkansas

March 24 and 25  Jamestown, North Dakota

April 21st and 22nd  Cedar Rapids, Iowa

April 28, 29 & 30  Branson, Missouri

Taking the test offers a lot of insight into how different a world view can be.

Take the test! (scroll down to the bottom of the page.)



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Feeling a little... theocratic lately? Get Tested! | 3 comments (3 topical, 0 hidden)
Let us know how you score (none / 0)
and if your score changes from the first time you took it.

by Frederick Clarkson on Wed Feb 08, 2006 at 11:48:43 PM EST

Dumbass test (none / 0)
What a dumbass test. More worthless than a Fox TV on line poll or 10 minutes of Pat Robertson

Loaded with ideological presuppositions, false comparisons,  illogical logic, false statements, and answer choices that are  not applicaable to the questions.

What a waste of time.


by PlacitasRoy on Thu Feb 09, 2006 at 04:37:22 PM EST

well (none / 0)
for me there are two ways of looking at this test -- and I embrace them both.  One is with a sense of humor; and the other is what it teaches us about the world view that is being taught to thousands of people each year. One of the interesing things is that in the scoring you are penalized for being neutral,having no opionin, leaving the question blank.  

Neutrality is as bad as opposition, in their view.

And you are right, the thing is indeed riddled with intellectual flaws. These point to weaknesses in the politics of this element of the Christian Right.

Far from being a waste of time, I think it is a goldmine of opportunities.

by Frederick Clarkson on Thu Feb 09, 2006 at 04:58:48 PM EST
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