Measuring Spirituality

I don't know about the weather in your parts, but here in Michigan January has seen just about everything from sunshine and temps in the mid 60's (the kind of happening that makes you begin to wonder if this is the beginning of the end or something) to heavy snowfall and sub zero temps. There are all kinds of instruments for predicting, measuring and monitoring the weather. Wouldn't it be cool if there were devices that could measure our spiritual experience? Unfortunately, I know of no such devices other than to ask questions and get your feedback. So I tried to come up with a few challenging questions that attempt to measure spirituality, at least the views of those who read gentlefootprint. I look forward to seeing if there is a wide range of spiritual experience or if there are some clear patterns. Thanks in advance for giving these questions your consideration!

1. Which statement best describes your thoughts about God's word?
a. God spoke definitively in history and that message has been recorded in scripture
b. God has spoken in time but continues to speak
c. God's message to us today or in the future is of more importance than anything said in scripture
d. the answer to any question, issue or dilemma humanity will ever face now or in the future can be found in scripture
e. the scriptures are intended to be followed literally
f. God speaking to us cannot be bound by the pages of any book

2. How do you see God?
a. always "out there", "up there", beyond your reach
b. always watching over you, protecting you
c. found somewhere deep within you
d. always around but not engaged in your ordinary affairs
e. intimately involved in every aspect of your life
f. the CEO of creation
g. found when people set aside their differences and come together

3. What do you think God finds most pleasing?
a. a life of humble service
b. evangelizing to bring others to God
c. leading a life of holiness and piety
d. faithful attendance at church or temple
e. witnessing to others during the ordinary course of your day
f. spiritual hunger and pursuit of truth
g. obeying religious laws and precepts
h. breaking down barriers that divide people
i. adhering to the dictates of scripture
j. finding personal peace or enlightenment
k. staunchly defending one's faith
l. loving the most vulnerable among us

4. What do you think is the primary purpose of spirituality?
a. redemption or salvation
b. reconciliation with creation
c. inner peace
d. relationship with the divine
e. enlightenment
f. meaning and purpose
g. community

5. Where do you find your greatest source of inspiration in your spiritual life?
a. a church or temple
b. religious tradition
c. scriptures
d. a personal relationship with God
e. liturgy, sacraments or ritual
f. prayer, contemplation or meditation
g. spiritual reading or study
h. impersonal relationships like blogger friends
i. being a member of a spiritual community