On the Topics of "Meme"'s

While this isn't really a "Meme" per se, I discovered this questionnaire from a person on Yahoo Answers asking questions of those who do NOT participate in Christian religions. I thought they were excellent questions, and wish to post them here, as I found my answers to be interesting. I urge others to try to answer them as well in their own words, it helps you understand your path, faith and why you are a part of it.

1.What are the essential teachings of your faith?
--That we all come from a divine source and will someday return to that divine source when we have learned all that is to be learned; that responsibility is mandatory and one should accept the consequences of their actions; that the belief in a deity is a choice, not a requirement

2.What is your Sacred Scripture?
--I have none

3.Who is considered your founder?
--None...well, perhaps me considering this is my faith not based around organized systems

4.What takes place in worship (see above)?
--Depends on the reason. Mostly lighting of candles, recitation of prayers, personal petitions and offerings of thanks and sacrifice (herbs or money, depending, NEVER living things).

5.Are visitors welcome?
--Never had any

6.How should visitors behave?
--As visitors to ANY faith should behave: With respect.

7.What are the significant rites of passage and other rituals/practices in your faith?
--None. I see no need for any "Rites of Passage"...at least at this time.

8.What are the roles of men, women, and children in your religion?
--Men and women are considered equal. Children tend to be too young to understand what is entailed in this type of practice.

9.What attitude does your religion have towards other religions?
--Attempt at tolerance, unless intolerance is aimed towards me and/or my faith, then I repay them in kind...but that's usually towards individual followers. I have no problems with other religions **themselves**

10.How many believers are there in the world, the United States, North Carolina?
--My faith is my own. There may be others with similar beliefs and/or practices, but my path and faith are mine. I do not subscribe to organized religion (meaning I am not a part of any sort of organized faith such as Abrahamic beliefs, nor organized Pagan systems such as Wicca)

11.What is the most important thing you want outsiders to understand about your faith?
--That it isn't about supernatural boogey men, devils or demons. That it's about taking full responsibility on where one's life goes based on their beliefs and the morals that stem from them. That the beliefs and practices therein have nothing to do with outside beliefs and/or the myths they believe in.

12.Other relevant questions you come up with on your own.
--None

Original Question can be found here, and subsequent answers from others:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArNwCwyrzv04l22.PE_baqDwDH1G;_ylv=3?qid=20111207084707AACF7mv