Demographics in U.S. Congregations Survey, Parishioners

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) ID & resp number (IDCHURCH)

2) City (CITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Grand Rapids	264	37.6
2) Waco	212	30.2
3) Hartford	227	32.3
TOTAL	703	100.0

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3) Denomination (DENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) AG	134	19.1
2) Episc	243	34.6
3) UMC	326	46.4
TOTAL	703	100.0

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4) Congregation (CONG)

	TOTAL	%
1)	12	1.7
2)	5	0.7
3)	28	4.0
4)	35	5.0
5)	8	1.1
6)	16	2.3
7)	25	3.6
8)	14	2.0
9)	15	2.1
10)	27	3.8
11)	37	5.3
12)	34	4.8
13)	22	3.1
14)	33	4.7
15)	15	2.1
16)	6	0.9
17)	24	3.4
18)	5	0.7
19)	34	4.8
20)	4	0.6
21)	31	4.4
23)	13	1.8
24)	14	2.0
25)	19	2.7
26)	8	1.1
27)	26	3.7
28)	23	3.3
29)	30	4.3
30)	24	3.4
31)	7	1.0
32)	8	1.1
33)	30	4.3
34)	33	4.7
35)	12	1.7
36)	26	3.7
TOTAL	703	100.0

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5) How long have you been participating in your congregation? (LONGPART)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than a year	43	6.1
2) 1-2 years	66	9.4
3) 3-5 years	114	16.2
4) 6-10 years	136	19.4
5) 11-20 years	126	17.9
6) More than 20 years	217	30.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	702	100.0

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6) Are you an official member? (MEMBER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	614	88.6
2) No	79	11.4
Missing	10
TOTAL	693	100.0

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7) Are you regularly involved in any group activities at your church? Circle all that apply. - yes, Sunday school or church school (INVLSS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	450	64.3
1) Circled	250	35.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	700	100.0

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8) Are you regularly involved in any group activities at your church? Circle all that apply. - yes, in prayer, discussion or Bible study groups (INVLPRGP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	370	52.9
1) Circled	330	47.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	700	100.0

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9) Are you regularly involved in any group activities at your church? Circle all that apply. - yes, in fellowship, clubs or other social groups (INVLSOCG)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	317	45.3
1) Circled	383	54.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	700	100.0

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10) Are you regularly involved in any group activities at your church? Circle all that apply. - no, my church has no group activities (INVLNOHV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	697	99.6
1) Circled	3	0.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	700	100.0

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11) Are you regularly involved in any group activities at your church? Circle all that apply. - no, I am not regularly involved in group activities (INVLNO)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	580	82.9
1) Circled	120	17.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	700	100.0

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12) Do you currently have any of the following roles/positions in your congregation? Circle all that apply. - member of the governing board or the congregation's leadership team (ROLELEAD)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	546	78.1
1) Circled	153	21.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	699	100.0

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13) Do you currently have any of the following roles/positions in your congregation? Circle all that apply. - member of a congregational committee or task force (ROLECOMM)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	516	73.8
1) Circled	183	26.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	699	100.0

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14) Do you currently have any of the following roles/positions in your congregation? Circle all that apply. - leading or assisting in worship (ROLEWOR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	572	81.8
1) Circled	127	18.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	699	100.0

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15) Do you currently have any of the following roles/positions in your congregation? Circle all that apply. - leader of men's, women's, youth or other small group (ROLESMGR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	595	85.1
1) Circled	104	14.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	699	100.0

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16) Do you currently have any of the following roles/positions in your congregation? Circle all that apply. - choir member, musician, or choir director (ROLEMUSI)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	562	80.4
1) Circled	137	19.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	699	100.0

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17) Do your currently have any of the following roles/positions in your congregation? Circle all that apply. - Sunday school or church school teacher (ROLETEAC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	595	85.1
1) Circled	104	14.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	699	100.0

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18) Do you currently have any of the following roles/positions in your congregation? Circle all that apply. - other role not listed here (specify): (ROLEOTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	508	72.7
1) Circled	191	27.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	699	100.0

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19) Do you currently have any of the following roles/positions in your congregation? Circle all that apply. - I am not currently involved in any church role (ROLENO)

	TOTAL	%
0) No circle	540	77.3
1) Circled	159	22.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	699	100.0

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20) How did you originally decide to participate in this congregation? (START)

	TOTAL	%
1) I have always participated here (skip to question 8)	102	15.2
2) I considered several churches in the area before I chose this one	335	50.1
3) I chose this church without considering other area churches	231	34.5
4) Written in answer	1	0.1
Missing	34
TOTAL	669	100.0

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21) If you choose your church as an adult, which of the following were the most important reasons for you in choosing your present congregation? Please give up to five reasons for choosing your church from the list below by writing "1" for the most important characteristic, "2" for next most, etc. - friendliness of the congregation (CHFRIEND)

	TOTAL	%
0) No # not important	204	30.5
1) Most important	127	19.0
2) 2	123	18.4
3) 3	98	14.6
4) 4	62	9.3
5) Least important	35	5.2
8) No #, all same #	20	3.0
Missing	34
TOTAL	669	100.0

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22) If you choose your church as an adult, which of the following were the most important reasons for you in choosing your present congregation? Please give up to five reasons for choosing your church from the list below by writing "1" for the most important characteristic, "2" for next most, etc. - friends/family in the congregation (CHFAMILY)

	TOTAL	%
0) No # not important	468	70.0
1) Most important	78	11.7
2) 2	50	7.5
3) 3	22	3.3
4) 4	20	3.0
5) Least important	18	2.7
8) No #, all same #	13	1.9
Missing	34
TOTAL	669	100.0

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23) If you choose your church as an adult, which of the following were the most important reasons for you in choosing your present congregation? Please give up to five reasons for choosing your church from the list below by writing "1" for the most important characteristic, "2" for next most, etc. - denominational affiliation (CHDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
0) No # not important	301	45.1
1) Most important	185	27.7
2) 2	57	8.5
3) 3	54	8.1
4) 4	24	3.6
5) Least important	34	5.1
8) No #, all same #	13	1.9
Missing	35
TOTAL	668	100.0

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24) If you choose your church as an adult, which of the following were the most important reasons for you in choosing your present congregation? Please give up to five reasons for choosing your church from the list below by writing "1" for the most important characteristic, "2" for the next most, etc. - emphasis on evangelism (CHEVANG)

	TOTAL	%
0) No # not important	575	86.2
1) Most important	24	3.6
2) 2	9	1.3
3) 3	15	2.2
4) 4	27	4.0
5) Least important	13	1.9
8) No #, all same #	4	0.6
Missing	36
TOTAL	667	100.0

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25) If you choose your church as an adult, which of the following were the most important reasons for you in choosing your present congregation? Please give up to five reasons for choosing your church from the list below by writing "1" for the most important characteristic, "2" for the next most, etc. - emphasis on social action and justice (CHJUST)

	TOTAL	%
0) No # not important	565	84.7
1) Most important	16	2.4
2) 2	15	2.2
3) 3	19	2.8
4) 4	23	3.4
5) Least important	24	3.6
8) No #, all same #	5	0.7
Missing	36
TOTAL	667	100.0

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26) If you choose your church as an adult, which of the following were the most important reasons for you in choosing your present congregation? Please give up to five reasons for choosing your church from the list below by writing "1" for the most important characteristic, "2" for the next most, etc. - emphasis on diversity and inclusiveness (CHDIVERS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No # not important	497	74.5
1) Most important	37	5.5
2) 2	15	2.2
3) 3	31	4.6
4) 4	46	6.9
5) Least important	36	5.4
8) No #, all same #	5	0.7
Missing	36
TOTAL	667	100.0

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27) If you choose your church as an adult, which of the following were the most important reasons for you in choosing your present congregation? Please give up to five reasons for choosing your church from the list below by writing "1" for the most important characteristic, "2" for the next most, etc. - children's/youth programs and activities (CHYOUTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No # not important	444	66.6
1) Most important	37	5.5
2) 2	57	8.5
3) 3	56	8.4
4) 4	38	5.7
5) Least important	25	3.7
8) No #, all same #	10	1.5
Missing	36
TOTAL	667	100.0

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28) If you choose your church as an adult, which of the following were the most important reasons for you in choosing your present congregation? Please give up to five reasons for choosing your church from the list below by writing "1" for the most important characteristic, "2" for the next most, etc. - adult programs and activities (CHADULT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No # not important	511	76.6
1) Most important	23	3.4
2) 2	9	1.3
3) 3	25	3.7
4) 4	43	6.4
5) Least important	45	6.7
8) No #, all same #	11	1.6
Missing	36
TOTAL	667	100.0

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29) If you choose your church as an adult, which of the following were the most important reasons for you in choosing your present congregation? Please give up to five reasons for choosing your church from the list below by writing "1" for the most important characteristic, "2" for the next most, etc. - style or quality of the worship music (CHWORS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No # not important	352	52.8
1) Most important	49	7.3
2) 2	52	7.8
3) 3	79	11.8
4) 4	65	9.7
5) Least important	59	8.8
8) No #, all same #	11	1.6
Missing	36
TOTAL	667	100.0

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30) If you choose your church as an adult, which of the following were the most important reasons for you in choosing your present congregation? Please give up to five reasons for choosing your church from the list below by writing "1" for the most important characteristic, "2" for the next most, etc. - the pastor(s): sermons, leadership, etc. (CHPASTOR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No # not important	225	33.7
1) Most important	134	20.1
2) 2	100	15.0
3) 3	89	13.3
4) 4	48	7.2
5) Least important	53	7.9
8) No #, all same #	18	2.7
Missing	36
TOTAL	667	100.0

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31) If you choose your church as an adult, which of the following were the most important reasons for you in choosing your present congregation? Please give up to five reasons for choosing your church from the list below by writing "1" for the most important characteristic, "2" for the next most, etc. - other (specify): (CHOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) No # not important	536	80.2
1) Most important	69	10.3
2) 2	16	2.4
3) 3	12	1.8
4) 4	13	1.9
5) Least important	13	1.9
8) No #, all same #	9	1.3
Missing	35
TOTAL	668	100.0

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32) Prior to your present congregation, have you attended or affiliated with other congregations for more than 6 months? (OTHCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	524	86.6
2) No	81	13.4
Missing	98
TOTAL	605	100.0

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33) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Name of first other congregation (OTHCON1N)

34) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Location of first other congregation (OTHCON1L)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	140	21.7
1) Same town	134	20.7
2) Same state	240	37.2
3) Out of state	132	20.4
Missing	57
TOTAL	646	100.0

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35) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Denomination of first other congregation (OTHCON1D)

36) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Dates at first other congregation (OTHCON1T)

37) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Name of 2nd other congregation (OTHCON2N)

38) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Location of 2nd other congregation (OTHCON2L)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	257	46.3
1) Same town	53	9.5
2) Same state	146	26.3
3) Out of state	99	17.8
Missing	148
TOTAL	555	100.0

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39) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Denomination of 2nd other congregation (OTHCON2D)

40) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Dates at 2nd other congregation (OTHCON2T)

41) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Name of 3rd other congregation (OTHCON3N)

42) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Location of 3rd other congregation (OTHCON3L)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	332	68.7
1) Same town	19	3.9
2) Same state	81	16.8
3) Out of state	51	10.6
Missing	220
TOTAL	483	100.0

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43) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Denomination of 3rd other congregation (OTHCON3D)

44) If yes, please list the name of the congregation, its location (city, state), the denominational affiliation of the congregation, and the approximate dates you attended there. Give information for up to three churches you attended previously, starting with the most recent. - Dates at 3rd other congregation (OTHCON3T)

	TOTAL	%
0)	338	59.5
3)	1	0.2
5)	2	0.4
8)	2	0.4
9)	222	39.1
65)	1	0.2
91)	1	0.2
2003)	1	0.2
Missing	135
TOTAL	568	100.0

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45) Which, if any, of the following family members also participate in your congregation? Skip those lines that do not apply. - Spouse/partner (FMCONGSP)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	181	26.1
1) At my church	468	67.4
2) Participate elsewhere	8	1.2
3) Does not participate	37	5.3
Missing	9
TOTAL	694	100.0

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46) Which, if any, of the following family members also participate in your congregation? Skip those lines that do not apply. - Child/ren living at home (FMCONGC1)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	430	61.9
1) At my church	236	34.0
2) Participate elsewhere	12	1.7
3) Does not participate	17	2.4
Missing	8
TOTAL	695	100.0

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47) Which, if any, of the following family members also participate in your congregation? Skip those lines that do not apply. - Child/ren, not living at home (FMCONGC2)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	453	66.8
1) At my church	89	13.1
2) Participate elsewhere	73	10.8
3) Does not participate	63	9.3
Missing	25
TOTAL	678	100.0

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48) Which, if any, of the following family members also participate in your congregation? Skip those lines that do not apply. - You or your spouse's parents (MCONGPR)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	509	73.8
1) At my church	69	10.0
2) Participate elsewhere	78	11.3
3) Does not participate	34	4.9
Missing	13
TOTAL	690	100.0

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49) Which, if any, of the following family members also participate in your congregation? Skip those lines that do not apply. - Other extended family (FMCONOTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	486	70.4
1) At my church	83	12.0
2) Participate elsewhere	81	11.7
3) Does not participate	40	5.8
Missing	13
TOTAL	690	100.0

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50) How often do you attend worship services at your congregation? (ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Hardly ever/special occasions only	3	0.4
2) Less than once a month	7	1.0
3) Once a month	13	1.9
4) Two to three times a month	88	12.7
5) Usually every week	450	64.7
6) More than once a week	134	19.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	695	100.0

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51) How often does your spouse/partner, if applicable, attend worship services at your congregation? (ATTSP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No spouse/partner	129	20.2
1) Hardy ever/special occasions only	53	8.3
2) Less than once a month	10	1.6
3) Once a month	20	3.1
4) Two to three times a month	77	12.0
5) Usually every week	269	42.0
6) More than once a week	82	12.8
Missing	63
TOTAL	640	100.0

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52) Have you ever had a major change in your level of church participation during your life time? (CHNGNONE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change	231	100.0
Missing	472
TOTAL	231	100.0

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53) Year when participation decreased (CHNGDEC)

54) Year when participation increased (CHNGINC)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	703	584.721	903

55) What was this change related to? (CHGWHY)

	TOTAL	%
1) A conversion or spiritual awakening	82	22.8
2) Family change (marriage, birth of a child, etc.)	83	23.1
3) Moving to a different community	57	15.9
4) Changed jobs (but did not move)	10	2.8
5) Switched churches (but did not move)	33	9.2
6) Slowly lost interest	25	7.0
7) Other (specify):	69	19.2
Missing	344
TOTAL	359	100.0

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56) Compared to the religious views of your parents, would you say you are (PARVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more conservative	56	8.4
2) Somewhat more conservative	84	12.6
3) Neither more conservative nor more liberal	264	39.5
4) Somewhat more liberal	201	30.0
5) Much more liberal	64	9.6
Missing	34
TOTAL	669	100.0

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57) Stop for a minute and think of the names of your five closest friends. How many of them attend your congregation? (FRNDCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) All five	84	12.2
2) 3-4	128	18.6
3) 1-2	238	34.6
4) None of the five	237	34.5
Missing	16
TOTAL	687	100.0

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58) Stop for a minute and think of the names of your five closest friends. Are there any of your five closest friends who are of a different race? (FRNDRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	168	26.8
2) No	458	73.2
Missing	77
TOTAL	626	100.0

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59) Stop for a minute and think of the names of your five closest friends. Are there any of your five closest friends who make at least twice your income? (FRNDRICH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	291	47.4
2) No	323	52.6
Missing	89
TOTAL	614	100.0

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60) Stop for a minute and think of the names of your five closest friends. Are there any of your five closest friends who make less than half your income? (FRNDPOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	276	47.7
2) No	303	52.3
Missing	124
TOTAL	579	100.0

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61) Stop for a minute and think of the names of your five closest friends. Are there any of your five closest friends who have a masters or doctorate degree? (FRNDHIED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	387	63.0
2) No	227	37.0
Missing	89
TOTAL	614	100.0

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62) Stop for a minute and think of the names of your five closest friends. Are there any of your five closest friends who did not graduate from high school? (FRNDLOED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	68	11.9
2) No	505	88.1
Missing	130
TOTAL	573	100.0

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63) Stop for a minute and think of the names of your five closest friends. Are there any of your five closest friends who are at least 20 years older/younger? (FRNDAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	202	33.3
2) No	405	66.7
Missing	96
TOTAL	607	100.0

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64) How would you describe the social class of the neighborhood you live in? (HOODCLAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Predominately working class	101	14.9
2) Predominately middle class	343	50.7
3) Predominately upper class	100	14.8
4) Mixed in terms of class	126	18.6
5) Other	7	1.0
Missing	26
TOTAL	677	100.0

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65) How would you describe the racial/ethnic groups in your neighborhood? (HOODRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Predominately/only White	222	33.0
2) Mostly White with a few minorities	343	51.0
3) About half White and half African American or Hispanic	69	10.3
4) Mostly African American or Hispanic	26	3.9
5) Other specify	12	1.8
Missing	31
TOTAL	672	100.0

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66) Please circle a number on the 1-7 scales below. Some would think people in this country are poor because of personal problems (like lack of ambition, loose morals, or low ability), while others think people in this country are poor because of societal problems, (like discrimination, poor quality schools, lack of jobs, etc.). Some people would be somewhere in between. Please indicate where you would place yourself on a 1-7 scale. (WHYPOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Personal	23	3.5
2) 2	75	11.5
3) 3	81	12.4
4) 4	218	33.5
5) 5	126	19.4
6) 6	101	15.5
7) Societal	27	4.1
Missing	52
TOTAL	651	100.0

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67) Please circle a number on the 1-7 scales below. Do you think African Americans tend to prefer to be self-supporting, or prefer to live off welfare? (AAWELFAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Self-supporting	165	24.8
2) 2	175	26.3
3) 3	90	13.5
4) 4	107	16.1
5) 5	77	11.6
6) 6	36	5.4
7) Welfare	15	2.3
Missing	38
TOTAL	665	100.0

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68) Please circle a number on the 1-7 scales below. Do you think the world is basically filled with evil and sin, or that there is much goodness in the world which hints at God's goodness? (WORLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) World evil	12	1.8
2) 2	27	4.0
3) 3	64	9.4
4) 4	110	16.2
5) 5	162	23.9
6) 6	202	29.8
7) World good	101	14.9
Missing	25
TOTAL	678	100.0

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69) Which best describes your friendship circles in your congregation? (FRNDCIRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) I have no friends who attend my congregation	33	4.8
2) I have a small group of friends in my church, and I don't connect well with most others	45	6.6
3) I have a small group of friends in my church, but I connect well with most others	375	54.6
4) I have many friends, but I don't connect well with certain groups of people	31	4.5
5) I have a large number of friends, and I connect well with most everyone	203	29.5
Missing	16
TOTAL	687	100.0

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70) How long does it take you to get to church? (TRIP)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1-5 minutes	140	20.1
2) 6-10 minutes	211	30.3
3) 11-15 minutes	186	26.7
4) 16-20 minutes	92	13.2
5) 21-30 minutes	48	6.9
6) More than 30 minutes	20	2.9
Missing	6
TOTAL	697	100.0

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71) How strong is your affiliation with the denomination your congregation belongs to? (AFFLSTRG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very strong	270	39.2
2) Strong	276	40.1
3) Not very strong	138	20.0
4) I affiliate with a different denomination (specify)	5	0.7
Missing	14
TOTAL	689	100.0

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72) How often do you spend time in private devotional activities (ie: prayer, meditation, Bible-reading alone)? (DEVOTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every day/most days	324	46.4
2) A few times a week	178	25.5
3) Once a week or so	61	8.7
4) Occasionally	82	11.7
5) Hardly ever	41	5.9
6) Never	13	1.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	699	100.0

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73) What year were your born? 19___ (YRBORN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	703	49.683	17

74) Are you: (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	454	65.3
2) Male	241	34.7
Missing	8
TOTAL	695	100.0

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75) What is your present marital status? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single, never married	41	5.9
2) In my first marriage	385	55.2
3) Remarried after divorce	96	13.8
4) Remarried after death of spouse	19	2.7
5) Living in a committed, unmarried relationship	13	1.9
6) Separated	6	0.9
7) Divorced	71	10.2
8) Widowed	66	9.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	697	100.0

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76) What is your race or origin? (Circle all that apply) (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Asian or Pacific Islander	11	1.6
2) Black or African American	29	4.2
3) Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin	19	2.8
4) Indian (American) or Alaskan Native	4	0.6
5) White or Caucasian	616	89.3
6) Some other race (please specify):	11	1.6
Missing	13
TOTAL	690	100.0

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77) Which of the following describes your total annual household income before taxes? (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	28	4.2
2) $10,000 to $24,999	70	10.5
3) $25,000 to $49,999	158	23.8
4) $50,000 to $74,999	125	18.8
5) $75,000 to $99,999	104	15.7
6) $100,000 to $149,999	94	14.2
7) Over $150,000	85	12.8
Missing	39
TOTAL	664	100.0

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78) What is the highest education level you (and your spouse/partner if applicable) have completed? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No formal schooling	1	0.1
2) Primary school-8th grade (K-8)	3	0.4
3) Some high school	15	2.2
4) Completed high school	131	18.8
5) Trade certificate	49	7.1
6) Associate degree	80	11.5
7) Bachelors degree	224	32.2
8) Masters degree/graduate degree	144	20.7
9) Doctorate degree	48	6.9
Missing	8
TOTAL	695	100.0

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79) What is the highest education level you (and your spouse/partner if applicable) have completed? (EDUCSPOU)

	TOTAL	%
0) No spouse	105	16.1
1) No formal schooling	3	0.5
2) Primary school-8th grade (K-8)	5	0.8
3) Some high school	20	3.1
4) Completed high school	108	16.6
5) Trade certificate	46	7.1
6) Associate degree	63	9.7
7) Bachelors degree	158	24.3
8) Masters degree/graduate degree	102	15.7
9) Doctorate degree	41	6.3
Missing	52
TOTAL	651	100.0

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80) What was your major in college/university? (MAJOR)

81) Where did you receive your undergraduate/graduate education? (EDUWHERE)

	TOTAL	%
1) All from Bible colleges/seminaries, or from religiously-committed universities/colleges	60	14.6
2) Some from religious-committed schools, some from secular universities/colleges	83	20.1
3) All from secular universities/colleges with little/no religious commitments	269	65.3
Missing	291
TOTAL	412	100.0

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82) In your undergraduate/graduate education how much exposure did you have to secular theories/philosophies (of Marx, Freud, Descartes, Nietzsche, etc.) within the liberal arts? (SECTHEOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) I had little/no exposure	133	32.4
2) I had some exposure, and have some understanding of secular philosophies	197	48.0
3) I had lots of exposure, and have a good understanding of secular philosophies	80	19.5
Missing	293
TOTAL	410	100.0

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83) Please give the highest education level of your father and mother. (EDUCFA)

	TOTAL	%
1) No formal schooling	16	2.3
2) Primary school-8th grade (K-8)	93	13.3
3) Some high school	59	8.4
4) Completed high school	190	27.1
5) Trade certificate	49	7.0
6) Associate degree	33	4.7
7) Bachelors degree	106	15.1
8) Masters degree/graduate degree	71	10.1
9) Doctorate degree	50	7.1
10) Don't know	30	4.3
99) Missing	3	0.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	700	100.0

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84) Please give the highest education level of your father and mother. (EDUCMA)

	TOTAL	%
1) No formal schooling	13	1.9
2) Primary school-8th grade (K-8)	67	9.6
3) Some high school	64	9.1
4) Completed high school	266	37.9
5) Trade certificate	40	5.7
6) Associate degree	52	7.4
7) Bachelors degree	114	16.3
8) Masters degree/graduate degree	45	6.4
9) Doctorate degree	18	2.6
10) Don't know	19	2.7
99) Missing	3	0.4
Missing	2
TOTAL	701	100.0

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85) What is your employment status? (EMPSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed fulltime, parttime or self-employed. Please give job title:	416	61.9
2) Unemployed	20	3.0
3) Retired	165	24.6
4) Fulltime homemaker	48	7.1
5) Student	15	2.2
6) Other (specify):	8	1.2
Missing	31
TOTAL	672	100.0

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86) Please give job title: (JOBTITLE)

87) What is your spouse/partner's employment status? (EMPSTSP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No spouse/partner	153	23.1
1) Employed fulltime, parttime or self-employed. Please give job title:	333	50.3
2) Unemployed	13	2.0
3) Retired	110	16.6
4) Fulltime homemaker	47	7.1
5) Student	3	0.5
6) Other (specify):	3	0.5
Missing	41
TOTAL	662	100.0

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88) Spouse's job title (JOBTITSP)

89) Please give the occupation of your father and mother (If he/she had several occupations, choose the one held the longest. If one did not work outside home, write "homemaker"). (FATHOCC)

90) Please give the occupation of your father and mother (If he/she had several occupations, choose the one held the longest. If one did not work outside the home, write "homemaker"). (MOMOCC)

91) How would you compare your standard of living to your parents when they were the age you are now? (STANDLIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much better	253	37.0
2) Somewhat better	213	31.2
3) About the same	143	20.9
4) Somewhat worse	50	7.3
5) Much worse	12	1.8
6) Don't know	12	1.8
Missing	20
TOTAL	683	100.0

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92) Has there been a major change in your standard of living during your adult life? (CHGSTAND)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	359	53.3
2) Yes	314	46.7
Missing	30
TOTAL	673	100.0

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93) What year did the change occur/begin (CHNGYEAR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	703	823.428	980

94) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. I believe in a literal hell, a place of eternal suffering (BELHELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	252	38.0
2) Agree	121	18.3
3) Neutral/unsure	129	19.5
4) Disagree	94	14.2
5) Strongly disagree	67	10.1
Missing	40
TOTAL	663	100.0

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95) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. Jesus Christ is the divine son of God (BELJC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	543	80.4
2) Agree	100	14.8
3) Neutral/unsure	22	3.3
4) Disagree	5	0.7
5) Strongly disagree	5	0.7
Missing	28
TOTAL	675	100.0

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96) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. It is important to encourage others to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Jesus Christ as his or her savior (BELEVANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	356	52.9
2) Agree	195	29.0
3) Neutral/unsure	76	11.3
4) Disagree	33	4.9
5) Strongly disagree	13	1.9
Missing	30
TOTAL	673	100.0

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97) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. If I remain faithful, my trials on earth will be rewarded in heaven (BELREWRD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	310	46.1
2) Agree	224	33.3
3) Neutral/unsure	107	15.9
4) Disagree	24	3.6
5) Strongly disagree	8	1.2
Missing	30
TOTAL	673	100.0

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98) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. I find my work fulfilling (BELWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	260	39.9
2) Agree	292	44.9
3) Neutral/unsure	77	11.8
4) Disagree	16	2.5
5) Strongly disagree	6	0.9
Missing	52
TOTAL	651	100.0

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99) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. I am often worried or fearful (BELWORRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	27	4.1
2) Agree	128	19.5
3) Neutral/unsure	130	19.8
4) Disagree	268	40.9
5) Strongly disagree	102	15.6
Missing	48
TOTAL	655	100.0

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100) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. I enjoy spending time with my family (BELFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	509	75.7
2) Agree	148	22.0
3) Neutral/unsure	8	1.2
4) Disagree	2	0.3
5) Strongly disagree	5	0.7
Missing	31
TOTAL	672	100.0

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101) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. The world is full of temptations and immorality that I must avoid (BETEMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	214	32.0
2) Agree	267	40.0
3) Neutral/unsure	102	15.3
4) Disagree	60	9.0
5) Strongly disagree	25	3.7
Missing	35
TOTAL	668	100.0

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102) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. Overall, I am very satisfied with my life right now (BESATLI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	247	36.3
2) Agree	342	50.2
3) Neutral/unsure	59	8.7
4) Disagree	23	3.4
5) Strongly disagree	10	1.5
Missing	22
TOTAL	681	100.0

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103) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. I eagerly look forward to the day when I can leave this world for heaven (BELHEAVN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	138	20.7
2) Agree	137	20.5
3) Neutral/unsure	187	28.0
4) Disagree	127	19.0
5) Strongly disagree	79	11.8
Missing	35
TOTAL	668	100.0

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104) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. I have had deeply moving religious experiences (BERELEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	213	31.8
2) Agree	213	31.8
3) Neutral/unsure	142	21.2
4) Disagree	83	12.4
5) Strongly disagree	18	2.7
Missing	34
TOTAL	669	100.0

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105) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. I agree with the moral values of most people in society around me (BEMORAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	33	5.0
2) Agree	211	31.7
3) Neutral/unsure	186	27.9
4) Disagree	186	27.9
5) Strongly disagree	50	7.5
Missing	37
TOTAL	666	100.0

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106) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. God gives material blessings to those who please him (BELBLESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	39	5.8
2) Agree	113	16.8
3) Neutral/unsure	210	31.3
4) Disagree	195	29.1
5) Strongly disagree	114	17.0
Missing	32
TOTAL	671	100.0

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107) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. I would be in favor of a family member marrying someone of a different race (BELMARRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	121	18.1
2) Agree	233	34.8
3) Neutral/unsure	203	30.3
4) Disagree	80	12.0
5) Strongly disagree	32	4.8
Missing	34
TOTAL	669	100.0

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108) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. I have a strong sense of belonging to my congregation (BELONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	262	38.6
2) Agree	306	45.1
3) Neutral/unsure	88	13.0
4) Disagree	21	3.1
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.1
Missing	25
TOTAL	678	100.0

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109) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number on the right hand side of the page. I have not been given the opportunity to have a say in the important decisions in my congregation (BELNOSAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	17	2.5
2) Agree	35	5.2
3) Neutral/unsure	80	11.9
4) Disagree	299	44.6
5) Strongly disagree	240	35.8
Missing	32
TOTAL	671	100.0

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110) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number at the right hand side of the page. It is better for people of different races to different churches because they worship so differently (BELDIFCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	8	1.2
2) Agree	21	3.1
3) Neutral/unsure	63	9.4
4) Disagree	254	38.0
5) Strongly disagree	322	48.2
Missing	35
TOTAL	668	100.0

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111) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number at the right hand side of the page. All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth (BEALLRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	80	11.9
2) Agree	172	25.5
3) Neutral/unsure	138	20.4
4) Disagree	146	21.6
5) Strongly disagree	139	20.6
Missing	28
TOTAL	675	100.0

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112) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number at the right hand side of the page. Many people are poor because they lack will-power and make poor choices (BELPOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	28	4.2
2) Agree	173	25.8
3) Neutral/unsure	169	25.2
4) Disagree	209	31.2
5) Strongly disagree	91	13.6
Missing	33
TOTAL	670	100.0

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113) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number at the right hand side of the page. Homosexuals should have the right to marry one another (BELHOMO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	98	14.4
2) Agree	75	11.0
3) Neutral/unsure	92	13.5
4) Disagree	98	14.4
5) Strongly disagree	316	46.5
Missing	24
TOTAL	679	100.0

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114) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number at the right hand side of the page. It is important to work toward ending poverty (BELPOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	291	42.8
2) Agree	314	46.2
3) Neutral/unsure	51	7.5
4) Disagree	14	2.1
5) Strongly disagree	10	1.5
Missing	23
TOTAL	680	100.0

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115) In this final section, please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling a number at the right hand side of the page. I would favor living in a racially mixed neighborhood (BEMIXED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	129	19.2
2) Agree	282	42.0
3) Neutral/unsure	195	29.0
4) Disagree	52	7.7
5) Strongly disagree	14	2.1
Missing	31
TOTAL	672	100.0

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116) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is God's word, to be taken literally word for word	174	26.2
2) The Bible is God's word, to be interpreted in the light of its historical/cultural context	388	58.5
3) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us	89	13.4
4) The Bible is an ancient book with little value today	1	0.2
5) Don't know	11	1.7
Missing	40
TOTAL	663	100.0

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117) Location: Please give us your address so we can understand where people come from to attend this church. I guarantee this information will be kept confidential, and no one will use this information to visit or contact you. Please give your street address (do NOT write your name): (STREET)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not given	105	15.4
1) Given	576	84.6
Missing	22
TOTAL	681	100.0

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118) If you are not able to give your street address: please give us the street names of the closest intersection to your dwelling and how far you are from this (in miles/blocks). For example, "I live one block (or 0.2 miles) from the corner of Smith Street and 23rd Ave". (CORNER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not given	525	89.1
1) Given	64	10.9
Missing	114
TOTAL	589	100.0

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119) If you could not answer either location question above: please give us your zip code (plus four digits if you know them). For example "66011-4201" (ZIP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not given	454	76.0
1) Given	143	24.0
Missing	106
TOTAL	597	100.0

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120) I-AGE: What year were your born? 19___ (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1900-1930	104	14.8
2) 1931-1950	248	35.3
3) 1951-1960	178	25.3
4) 1961-1970	97	13.8
5) 1971-1980	57	8.1
6) 1981-1995	19	2.7
TOTAL	703	100.0

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121) I-GENDER: Are you: (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	454	65.3
2) Male	241	34.7
Missing	8
TOTAL	695	100.0

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122) I-EDUC: What is the highest education level you (and your spouse/partner if applicable) have completed? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than completing high school	19	2.7
2) Completed high school	131	18.8
3) Trade certificate or Associate degere	129	18.6
4) Bachelors degree	224	32.2
5) Masters degree/Doctorate degree/graduate degree	192	27.6
Missing	8
TOTAL	695	100.0

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123) I-RELIGION: Denomination (for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Assemblies of God	134	19.1
2) Episcopal	243	34.6
3) United Methodist Church	326	46.4
TOTAL	703	100.0

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124) I-ATTEND: How often do you attend worship services at your congregation? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Once a month or less	23	3.3
2) Two to three times a month	88	12.7
3) Usually every week	450	64.7
4) More than once a week	134	19.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	695	100.0

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125) I-RACE: What is your race or origin? (Circle all that apply) (for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Asian or Pacific Islander	11	1.6
2) Black or African American	29	4.2
3) Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin	19	2.8
4) Indian (American) or Alaskan Native	4	0.6
5) White or Caucasian	616	89.3
6) Some other race (please specify):	11	1.6
Missing	13
TOTAL	690	100.0

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