Posted on 04/07/2006 8:55:55 AM PDT by TradicalRC
"Through me the way into the suffering city,
Through me the way to the eternal pain,
Through me the way that runs among the lost.
Justice urged on my high artificer;
My maker was divine authority,
The highest wisdom, and the primal love.
Before me nothing but eternal things were made,
And I endure eternally.
Abandon every hope, ye who enter here."
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I AM THE WAY INTO THE CITY OF WOE.
I AM THE WAY TO A FORESAKEN PLACE.
I AM THE WAY INTO ETERNAL SORROW.
SACRED JUSTICE MOVED MY ARCHITECT.
I WAS RAISED HERE BY DIVINE OMNIPOTENCE,
PRIMORDIAL LOVE AND ULTIMATE INTELLECT.
ONLY THOSE ELEMENTS TIME CANNOT WEAR
WERE MADE BEFORE ME, AND BEYOND TIME I STAND.
ABANDON ALL HOPE YE WHO ENTER HERE.
-For those like me who prefer the John Ciardi translation.
You have escaped damnation and made it to Purgatory, a place where the dew of repentance washes off the stain of sin and girds the spirit with humility. Through contrition, confession, and satisfaction by works of righteousness, you must make your way up the mountain. As the sins are cleansed from your soul, you will be illuminated by the Sun of Divine Grace, and you will join other souls, smiling and happy, upon the summit of this mountain. Before long you will know the joys of Paradise as you ascend to the ethereal realm of Heaven.
I thought for sure I'd be sent to Level 3. I made it to Purgatory, too.
So, guess I'll be spending Purgatory with my fellow freepers. I wonder if there will be many DU'ers there.
A Priest once told me that if we shoot for Heaven, we should at least make it to Purgatory, but if we shoot for Purgatory, we'll probably end up in Hell.
Purgatory as well. That was kind of fun, and a good reminder of the Four Last Things on a First Friday in Lent.
I've been meaning to take this test after my Humanities class last semester. I always saw myself between the third and fourth circles, but thats what we have confession and plenary indulgences for :)
You have come to a place mute of all light, where the wind bellows as the sea does in a tempest. This is the realm where the lustful spend eternity. Here, sinners are blown around endlessly by the unforgiving winds of unquenchable desire as punishment for their transgressions. The infernal hurricane that never rests hurtles the spirits onward in its rapine, whirling them round, and smiting, it molests them. You have betrayed reason at the behest of your appetite for pleasure, and so here you are doomed to remain. Cleopatra and Helen of Troy are two that share in your fate.
Helen! Cleo!! How the hell are ya?
LOL!
A good thing to remember...the Four Last Things on this First Friday. Have a blessed Holy Week.
Only made it to the second level.
I made it to Purgatory, too; I expect most Freepers would lose points on "wishing ill to your fellow countrymen", since I see it here all the time.
Your fate has been decided....
You are one of the lucky ones! Because of your virtue and beliefs, you have escaped eternal punishment. You are sent to Purgatory!
Ended up on Purgatory, but some of the questions were a bit odd.
The one about "which would you give up, Sex or food?" was kind of weird.
| Friday, April 7, 2006 St. John Baptist de la Salle, Priest (Commemoration) |
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| Level | Score |
|---|---|
| Purgatory (Repenting Believers) | Extreme |
| Level 1 - Limbo (Virtuous Non-Believers) | Moderate |
| Level 2 (Lustful) | Low |
| Level 3 (Gluttonous) | Low |
| Level 4 (Prodigal and Avaricious) | Very Low |
| Level 5 (Wrathful and Gloomy) | Moderate |
| Level 6 - The City of Dis (Heretics) | Very Low |
| Level 7 (Violent) | Low |
| Level 8- the Malebolge (Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers) | Moderate |
| Level 9 - Cocytus (Treacherous) | Very Low |
It's an attempt to separate the gluttonous from the lustful ... which in turn (according to Dante) partially governs the level of Hell to which one might be condemned.
Well... aren't you the little monitor!
Understood that part, but why was it an either or?
I like Ciardi's too.
They forgot, Level 10 (Lawyers).
I'm afraid to take this test, hehehe.
Whew! Made it to Purgatory! I hope I'm not tasked with shutting of the lights as the "closer" behind everyone else...
Here's how I matched up:
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
(Click on a level for more info)
Level Who are sent there? Score
Purgatory Repenting Believers Very High
Level 1 - Limbo Virtuous Non-Believers High
Level 2 Lustful Low
Level 3 Gluttonous Low
Level 4 Prodigal and Avaricious Very Low
Level 5 Wrathful and Gloomy Very Low
Level 6 - The City of Dis Heretics Very Low
Level 7 Violent Low
Level 8- the Malebolge Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers Moderate
Level 9 - Cocytus Treacherous Very Low
Forced choice ... they've got to send you to either level three (gluttony) or level two (lust). It's similar to a trade study or refining a set of requirements in engineering. Which of these two is more important?
LOL! Now that is a good comparison. I just don't usually associate sex with food.
*SNORT* That totally invites a crude remark that I'm just not gonna make ...
Too bad this isn't post #69.
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| Level | Score |
|---|---|
| Purgatory (Repenting Believers) | Extreme |
| Level 1 - Limbo (Virtuous Non-Believers) | High |
| Level 2 (Lustful) | Low |
| Level 3 (Gluttonous) | Low |
| Level 4 (Prodigal and Avaricious) | Very Low |
| Level 5 (Wrathful and Gloomy) | Low |
| Level 6 - The City of Dis (Heretics) | Very Low |
| Level 7 (Violent) | Low |
| Level 8- the Malebolge (Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers) | Low |
| Level 9 - Cocytus (Treacherous) | Very Low |
I got stuck on that one too because they didn't say for how long - one meal? Or is it forever?
It doesn't take monitoring; it's everywhere, unavoidable. People can't have disagreements with their "countrymen" without accusing them of treason or worse.
You're pro-choice... am I right?
I'm not the target of the remarks, it's just something I see all the time. It's a symptom of the enmity we're creating among ourselves in this country, which is too bad. I doubt it even rates lower than Purgatory on the list, though. :)
I'll take that as a yes.
Take what you wish, and do what you wish with it. :) The closest I can come to answering your question is that I think that the most personal decisions should be made by the people whom they affect, not by the government. It sounds as though you prefer the government to make personal decisions.
This proves my other observation, that Freepers can turn ANY topic into an abortion thread.
Have a nice day ;)
You too. It's a gorgeous sunny afternoon, and when I finish here I'll get out in it. At least I made it to Purgatory! :)
“As long as you believe it... it's not a lie.” -George Costanza
Did I mention how fine you two ladies are looking this evening...
Your fate has been decided....
You are one of the lucky ones! Because of your virtue and beliefs, you have escaped eternal punishment. You are sent to Purgatory!
Purgatory
You have escaped damnation and made it to Purgatory, a place where the dew of repentance washes off the stain of sin and girds the spirit with humility. Through contrition, confession, and satisfaction by works of righteousness, you must make your way up the mountain. As the sins are cleansed from your soul, you will be illuminated by the Sun of Divine Grace, and you will join other souls, smiling and happy, upon the summit of this mountain. Before long you will know the joys of Paradise as you ascend to the ethereal realm of Heaven.
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
(Click on a level for more info)
Level Who are sent there? Score
Purgatory Repenting Believers Very High
Level 1 - Limbo Virtuous Non-Believers High
Level 2 Lustful High
Level 3 Gluttonous High
Level 4 Prodigal and Avaricious Very Low
Level 5 Wrathful and Gloomy Low
Level 6 - The City of Dis Heretics Very Low
Level 7 Violent Low
Level 8- the Malebolge Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers Low
Level 9 - Cocytus Treacherous Very Low
The one about "which would you give up, Sex or food?" was kind of weird.
Yeah, I had to flip a coin on that one.
Okay I got to purgatory, but just barely.
Purgatory Repenting Believers Very High
Level 1 - Limbo Virtuous Non-Believers Very Low
Level 2 Lustful Very High
Level 3 Gluttonous Moderate
Level 4 Prodigal and Avaricious Very Low
Level 5 Wrathful and Gloomy High
Level 6 - The City of Dis Heretics Very Low
Level 7 Violent Moderate
Level 8- the Malebolge Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers High
Level 9 - Cocytus Treacherous High
I spent 5 minutes staring at that attractive young lady in the "American Singles" add on the sidebar. Then I forgot what I was doing there.
She's rather captivating, don't you think?
I rather suspect that the writers of the test will be going to hell for placing such an occasion of sin on a questionnaire about eternal salvation.
Sounds like the level where you'll eventually find Billzebubba.
Kyrie Eleison.
No PJ Comix, either.
Cheers!
I saw this and thought “That sounds interesting!” When I got there, I noticed that I posted the thread. Apparently, its been awhile.
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