Self
Enrichment Poll
Respondents’ Ranges and Comments
As of
the latest update, here are the respondents’ ranges for the various
categories, given in “weeks per year accomplishing the following:”
Attending Church: Maximum 52 weeks, minimum 3 weeks
Reading the Bible: Max 52, min 0
Read non-technical, non-career Book: Max 52, min 0
Read non-career or investment Periodical: Max 52, min 0
Attend non-school related Musical Concert: Max 18, min 0
Attend non-school related Art Exhibition: Max 25, min 1
Attend non-school related Theatrical Performance: Max 19, min 0
See a movie at a commercial Movie Theatre: Max 12, min 0
Attend a Professional Sport event: Max 4, min 0
Read Internet Non-news items related to self-enrichment: Max 52, min 0
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Here are some of the comments included by the respondents as to what is the
most important source of enrichment for them or why do they search for this
enrichment. Interestingly, many did not make any comments. The latest are
the beginning.
- Church: Because it is a place where I can spiritually commune with God.
- Church: I am spiritually comforted by the hymns and prayers.
- Church: Allows me to block out the earthly demands of life and focus on what truly matters in the end.
- Church: Church is most helpful: I chose the Church because she offers my family and I all the resources necessary for our relationship with God. Everything from the Asdvadzashunch (Bible), to weekly remembrances of the great Saints, to the recalling and representation of the great events of the earthly life of Christ which he endured for our salvation. There is no greater personal enrichment than spiritual enrichment because when we are enriched spiritually this can carry over into every facet of our lives.
- All. All are helpful because I want to understand myself.
- All. Regardless of the source, the information must be relevant to me.
- Because of life. Trying to find a way to learn and cope with life’s issues.
- Interactions with Others: It is from my interactions with others (via email and personal contact) that I learn about the world, others' realities and experiences, and myself. I'm also able to see how God works through others and how others exude His light.
- The Bible: Because the Bible is the word of God. St Peter said that in the Gospel of John 6:68. “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
- Spirituality: For spiritual growth and relationship with God
- The
Bible. Because the Bible is the foundation of learning about God and myself.
(More comments will be added as they are received.)