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Here's a poll. Maybe it should have been posted in the off-topic section.
To put it this way, the white clergy is more focused on strengthening faith and the righteousness of the people (and currently, the majority of those attending temples are somewhat eccentric old women, which is sad), while the black clergy is focused on its own interests. However, the allure of a lieutenant's rank is stronger than that of a monk's robe, and my education isn't quite right for it, so I doubt I'll become a monk in the near future.
I'd like to know your opinion.

Alexeagle, the clergy is a goldmine. No tax reporting. At least, for Orthodox churches... You can earn money faster than in the criminal world. Well, almost... So, go for it!

It's like saying that all police officers and deputies are corrupt just because they hold that position. Yes, there is such a problem, take, for example, the infamous Patriarch Kirill. But it mainly concerns the white clergy. Things are better with the black clergy... And in general, the system is strong, but the individual is stronger.

The survey is too detailed for our forum... And frankly, I don't really like the answer options. I think that adding some "additional notes" to the items, and sticking with "Yes," "No," and "I don't know" is always better, as there can be many different reasons, and it's best to leave it up to the respondents. Well, maybe add a separate answer option for atheists, like you did, because in that case, the survey doesn't really make sense.
And, by the way, the openness of the survey is also questionable, in my opinion.

Where are the Buddhist monks? That's not fair...

+1 to the previous speaker. Perhaps this is the only time I've regretted being born female and not being able to live in the local monastery and show off in monastic robes :D.

I would like to become a monarch.

+1 to the previous speaker.
Perhaps this is the only time I've regretted being born a girl and not being able to live in the local monastery and show off in monastic robes :D

And what attracts you there? The monks?

No, I wouldn't become a nun for any money:smile21:

No, I wouldn't become a nun for any amount of money:smile21:

but what if it wasn't for money, but for saving your soul? ;)

And what attracts you there? Monks?

maybe monks, why not? Actually, I'm attracted by the opportunity to learn something new about meditation practice.

Whose clone is this? Is Tulusmor playing around again?

Would you like to become part of the clergy?

Of course, who wouldn't?

I just wanted to play D&D.

Isn't this D&D-like? It's incredibly insightful.

"No, I have a calling/talent for another activity" - I disdain sects that cooperate with intelligence agencies. And I am an adept of the All-Good Shilen and the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

Would you like to become a monarch?