Can We Guess How Dark Your Soul Is?

LIFESTYLE

By: Zoe Samuel

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Popular culture has romanticized the idea of darkness, where it applies to the soul. Far from showing that it is very much a part of us, films like the Star Wars series make "the dark side" seem very alien, and very much separate from who we are and how we live. Most spiritual traditions talk about the darkness of the soul, but while religious imagery was very effective for most people in most of history, today many of its metaphors are less effective and feel cliched. Unlike the time of the ancient Greeks, people today feel open to discussing philosophical concepts without metaphors that came into use only because ancient societies punished people who spoke the truth on these issues.

How often do you weigh your own heart against the feather of truth, as the ancient Egyptians believed would happen in the afterlife? Are you even capable of taking stock of your soul, and seeing yourself clearly for who you are? Don't worry, because help is here. Be honest when you answer our questions, and without religious flourish or fanfare, we will guess the depth of the darkness of your soul. Keep your sense of humor, because any time one looks in the mirror, one needs one. Take the quiz and see how close we get it!

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