Have you ever had a faith crisis? There’s a (Taylor Swift) song for that! Take this quiz to discover which Taylor Swift song best reflects your experience. Grab a pen and paper to mark your answers!
1. How long has your faith crisis been going on for?
A. Off and on for several years
B. Since I became a parent
C. It has slowly progressed over the last 1-2 years
D. I have had questions since I was a kid
E. Not very long, I've always doubted my doubts
2. Which term do you prefer regarding your faith crisis?
A. Faith crisis
B. Faith deconstruction
C. Faith transition
D. Faith journey
E. Religious upheaval
3. What are you doing to handle your faith crisis?
A. Talking through my thoughts and feelings with loved ones and my therapist
B. Focusing on elevating and empowering women and girls
C. Listening to Mormon adjacent podcasts on 2X speed as often as possible
D. Praying, meditating, and journaling
E. Getting a tattoo and drinking coffee
4. What has been your shelf-breaker?
A. Church history
B. Sexism, racism, and LGBTQ issues
C. Lack of transparency
D. Disagreeing with the prophet or church's stance on meaningful issues
E. Wanting to sin
5. What are you struggling with most right now?
A. Frequently learning new things that hurt and disappoint me
B. Feeling angry at the system
C. Identifying new and old ways to foster peace and spirituality in my life
D. Figuring out what I personally believe in
E. Fitting in with my community
6. What is your favorite faith crisis podcast?
A. Latter Day Struggles
B. At Last She Said It
C. Faith Matters
D. Girls Camp Podcast
E. Mormon Stories
7. What do you feel like doing next?
A. Finding distractions from turmoil and disappointment
B. Advocating for others and being a voice for change, whether inside or outside
C. Gently stepping away, but I'll be there for parties!
D. Following my heart, although I'm not sure what that looks like yet
E. Disavowing the organization and starting an exposé podcast
8. What would you like next for your spirituality?
A. To heal from childhood wounds
B. To learn about female leaders and take in female voices
C. To try other modes of spirituality, while keeping the parts of Mormonism I do feel good about
D. To go deep within and learn how I connect with divinity
E. To enjoy the freedom of doing what I want and living outside the box!
9. Pick one:
A. Jeffrey R. Holland
B. Sharon Eubank
C. Gordon B. Hinckley
D. Emma Smith
E. Brigham Young
RESULTS:
Now tally up all of your answers and read on to discover which Taylor Swift song best reflects your faith crisis!
Mostly A’s: Death by a Thousand Cuts
You’ve been handling your faith crisis for a while, and your stamina with conflict and inner turmoil is impressive! Because the church is your home you’re inclined to work it out, even though it is often very painful. You often wonder if everything will be alright, and what your church involvement will be in the future. The honest answer — you don’t know.
Mostly B’s: The Man
The bulk of your faith crisis is due to social inequalities and you have come to recognize how harmful a patriarchal system of organization is. You understand that it isn’t only harmful for women, girls, and gender nonconforming folks — but for men and boys as well. You often feel angry about the system and the psychological impact it has had on you, and fuel that anger into creative endeavors and speaking up.
Mostly C’s: Happiness
Although your involvement in the church has had some negative aspects, you’ve had many good experiences in the church as well and you’re able to recognize that. Your faith crisis may have resulted in a change of beliefs and practices, but there are some aspects of Mormonism you’ll always hold dear. Mormonism is your spiritual home and your native language, and whether you step away gently or stay and wrestle with the dichotomy, you’ll find your inner peace and joy.
Mostly D’s: You’re on Your Own, Kid
The church was once everything to you, you may have even been the church’s #1 fan! It brought your life peace, stability, and reassurance. You found belonging and security in the church. That is, until your faith crisis happened and everything came crashing down. At first, you didn’t know how you’d ever find your way. With time, you have come to trust your inner compass and realize your inner strength. You may be on your own, but you have personal authority and strength beyond measure. You can make it.
Mostly E’s: Look What You Made Me Do
After years of falling in line and checking endless boxes of religious expectations, you no longer believe that your works save you or make you enough. You feel that you’ve spent much of your life being controlled by others’ expectations, and you’re ready to set yourself free of those obligations. From the outside, it looks like your beliefs have changed simply because you want to “sin”, but you know that your spirituality is a personal matter and you’re ready to be your authentic self.
And sure, maybe you are rebelling from your society’s norms a little bit. After all, you were such an upstanding teenager that you never indulged in a “rebellious phase.”
Now I need to know! Which Taylor Swift song from my list best reflects YOUR faith crisis? I’m obviously a little bit of each one, but my go-to faith crisis Swift song is Death by a Thousand Cuts.
Tell me your thoughts! Which song do you most identify with? Which songs should have been included in this quiz and why?
This is pure genius and so fun. Thanks for sharing!!! I love it hahahaha
Also, I got D! Which feels very resonant!