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Effective Christian Education: A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Leadership

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1) Type of Respondent (WHO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor	517	11.7
2) Teacher	3466	78.2
3) Coordinator	449	10.1
TOTAL	4432	100.0

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2) Denomination (DENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Disciples of Christ	757	17.1
2) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	950	21.4
3) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)	780	17.6
4) Southern Baptist Convention	528	11.9
5) United Church of Christ	747	16.9
6) United Methodist Church	670	15.1
TOTAL	4432	100.0

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3) Congregation ID (CID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	4432	3409.264	1708

4) Respondent ID (SERID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	4432	5628.923	3211

5) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Involving members in helping people in your town or city. (EMPHELP)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	110	2.5
2) Small emphasis	858	19.5
3) Some emphasis	1948	44.3
4) Strong emphasis	1135	25.8
5) Very strong emphasis	346	7.9
Missing	35
TOTAL	4397	100.0

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6) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Supporting missionary work. (EMPMISSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	134	3.0
2) Small emphasis	765	17.4
3) Some emphasis	1636	37.2
4) Strong emphasis	1371	31.2
5) Very strong emphasis	492	11.2
Missing	34
TOTAL	4398	100.0

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7) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Teaching the Bible. (EMPBIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	39	0.9
2) Small emphasis	354	8.1
3) Some emphasis	1257	28.7
4) Strong emphasis	1689	38.6
5) Very strong emphasis	1040	23.7
Missing	53
TOTAL	4379	100.0

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8) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Supporting members in times of personal crisis. (EMPMBRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	46	1.0
2) Small emphasis	208	4.7
3) Some emphasis	764	17.4
4) Strong emphasis	1797	40.8
5) Very strong emphasis	1587	36.1
Missing	30
TOTAL	4402	100.0

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9) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Speaking out against the sin and evil in the world. (EMPNOSIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	244	5.6
2) Small emphasis	1095	25.0
3) Some emphasis	1749	39.9
4) Strong emphasis	920	21.0
5) Very strong emphasis	380	8.7
Missing	44
TOTAL	4388	100.0

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10) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing members with love, support, and friendship. (EMPPROV)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	46	1.0
2) Small emphasis	201	4.6
3) Some emphasis	926	21.0
4) Strong emphasis	1833	41.6
5) Very strong emphasis	1398	31.7
Missing	28
TOTAL	4404	100.0

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11) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Reaching out to the poor and hungry. (EMPREACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	62	1.4
2) Small emphasis	621	14.1
3) Some emphasis	1730	39.4
4) Strong emphasis	1493	34.0
5) Very strong emphasis	483	11.0
Missing	43
TOTAL	4389	100.0

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12) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Encouraging personal commitment to Jesus. (EMPJESUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	105	2.4
2) Small emphasis	675	15.4
3) Some emphasis	1500	34.2
4) Strong emphasis	1378	31.4
5) Very strong emphasis	724	16.5
Missing	50
TOTAL	4382	100.0

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13) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Bringing the Gospel to people outside the church. (EMPGOSPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	370	8.4
2) Small emphasis	1543	35.2
3) Some emphasis	1619	37.0
4) Strong emphasis	663	15.1
5) Very strong emphasis	186	4.2
Missing	51
TOTAL	4381	100.0

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14) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing meaningful and uplifting worship experiences. (EMPWRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	66	1.5
2) Small emphasis	306	7.0
3) Some emphasis	1102	25.1
4) Strong emphasis	1897	43.2
5) Very strong emphasis	1018	23.2
Missing	43
TOTAL	4389	100.0

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15) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Music. (EMPMUSIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	88	2.0
2) Small emphasis	333	7.7
3) Some emphasis	1132	26.1
4) Strong emphasis	1699	39.1
5) Very strong emphasis	1090	25.1
Missing	90
TOTAL	4342	100.0

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16) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing members a comforting refuge from all the pain and suffering in the world. (EMPSAFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	323	7.4
2) Small emphasis	1018	23.3
3) Some emphasis	1899	43.4
4) Strong emphasis	922	21.1
5) Very strong emphasis	214	4.9
Missing	56
TOTAL	4376	100.0

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17) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Giving members answers to moral questions. (EMPMORAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	232	5.3
2) Small emphasis	1022	23.5
3) Some emphasis	1959	45.0
4) Strong emphasis	932	21.4
5) Very strong emphasis	213	4.9
Missing	74
TOTAL	4358	100.0

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18) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Helping members find meaning and purpose in their lives. (EMPPRPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	128	2.9
2) Small emphasis	731	16.7
3) Some emphasis	1829	41.7
4) Strong emphasis	1336	30.5
5) Very strong emphasis	363	8.3
Missing	45
TOTAL	4387	100.0

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19) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Giving members the strength and courage to face the stress of everyday life. (EMPSTRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	93	2.1
2) Small emphasis	548	12.5
3) Some emphasis	1852	42.2
4) Strong emphasis	1451	33.1
5) Very strong emphasis	446	10.2
Missing	42
TOTAL	4390	100.0

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20) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Encouraging members to commit time, talent, and resources to their church. (EMPRSRCS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	48	1.1
2) Small emphasis	344	7.8
3) Some emphasis	1307	29.8
4) Strong emphasis	1912	43.5
5) Very strong emphasis	781	17.8
Missing	40
TOTAL	4392	100.0

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21) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Helping members learn about people of different races and ethnic groups. (EMPDVSTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	789	18.0
2) Small emphasis	1641	37.4
3) Some emphasis	1373	31.3
4) Strong emphasis	464	10.6
5) Very strong emphasis	118	2.7
Missing	47
TOTAL	4385	100.0

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22) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Discussing national and international issues. (EMPISSUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	790	18.0
2) Small emphasis	1737	39.6
3) Some emphasis	1372	31.3
4) Strong emphasis	405	9.2
5) Very strong emphasis	81	1.8
Missing	47
TOTAL	4385	100.0

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23) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Getting members to work for social justice and peace. (EMPJUSTC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	951	21.8
2) Small emphasis	1764	40.3
3) Some emphasis	1186	27.1
4) Strong emphasis	369	8.4
5) Very strong emphasis	102	2.3
Missing	60
TOTAL	4372	100.0

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24) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing excellent Christian education for children. (EMPCECUD)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	84	1.9
2) Small emphasis	431	9.8
3) Some emphasis	1208	27.5
4) Strong emphasis	1874	42.7
5) Very strong emphasis	796	18.1
Missing	39
TOTAL	4393	100.0

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25) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing excellent Christian education for teenagers. (EMPTEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	211	4.8
2) Small emphasis	692	15.8
3) Some emphasis	1430	32.6
4) Strong emphasis	1456	33.2
5) Very strong emphasis	600	13.7
Missing	43
TOTAL	4389	100.0

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26) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing excellent Christian education for adults. (EMPAEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	135	3.1
2) Small emphasis	499	11.4
3) Some emphasis	1433	32.6
4) Strong emphasis	1681	38.3
5) Very strong emphasis	642	14.6
Missing	42
TOTAL	4390	100.0

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27) Which of the following best describes your commitment to Jesus Christ? (COMMITMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not committed to Christ	12	0.3
2) I am not sure if I am committed to Christ.	143	3.3
3) I committed my life to Christ at a specific moment in my life.	596	13.6
4) My commitment to Christ developed gradually over a period of time.	2040	46.5
5) I've been committed to Christ since I was a young child.	1592	36.3
Missing	49
TOTAL	4383	100.0

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28) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is loving. (BLVLOVNG)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	59	1.3
1) Yes	4353	98.7
Missing	20
TOTAL	4412	100.0

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29) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is aware of everything I think and do. (BLVAWARE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	485	11.0
1) Yes	3927	89.0
Missing	20
TOTAL	4412	100.0

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30) Do you believe the following statement about God - God punishes those who do wrong. (BLVPUNSH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3188	72.3
1) Yes	1224	27.7
Missing	20
TOTAL	4412	100.0

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31) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is strict. (BLVSTRCT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3220	73.0
1) Yes	1192	27.0
Missing	20
TOTAL	4412	100.0

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32) Do you believe the following statement about God - God accepts me as I am. (BLVIAM)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	454	10.3
1) Yes	3958	89.7
Missing	20
TOTAL	4412	100.0

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33) Do you believe the following statement about God - God has a plan for my life. (BLVPLAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	885	20.1
1) Yes	3527	79.9
Missing	20
TOTAL	4412	100.0

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34) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is judging. (BLVJUDG)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2504	56.8
1) Yes	1908	43.2
Missing	20
TOTAL	4412	100.0

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35) Do you believe the following statement about God - God decides everything I do. (BLVIDO)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	4082	92.5
1) Yes	330	7.5
Missing	20
TOTAL	4412	100.0

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36) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is mysterious. (BLVMSTRY)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2467	55.9
1) Yes	1945	44.1
Missing	20
TOTAL	4412	100.0

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37) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is forgiving. (BLV4GIV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	65	1.5
1) Yes	4347	98.5
Missing	20
TOTAL	4412	100.0

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38) Are you male or female? (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1402	31.9
2) Female	2988	68.1
Missing	42
TOTAL	4390	100.0

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39) How important is religious faith in your life? (FAITHIMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is the most important influence in my life.	1725	39.7
2) It is a very important influence in my life.	1680	38.7
3) It is an important influence, but other things are also important.	852	19.6
4) It has some influence in my life.	80	1.8
5) It is not an important influence in my life.	5	0.1
Missing	90
TOTAL	4342	100.0

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40) If you had a birthday party and invited your 5 best friends, how many would be people who go to your church? (BESTFRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	713	16.2
1) 1	467	10.6
2) 2	774	17.6
3) 3	891	20.3
4) 4	634	14.4
5) 5	918	20.9
Missing	35
TOTAL	4397	100.0

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41) How often have you done the following in the past year - Tried directly to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ. (JESUSBLV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1238	28.4
2) Once	732	16.8
3) 2-5 times	1243	28.5
4) 6-9 times	316	7.3
5) 10 times or more	826	19.0
Missing	77
TOTAL	4355	100.0

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42) How often have you done the following in the past year - Told others about the work of God in your life. (GODSWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	535	12.3
2) Once	494	11.3
3) 2-5 times	1410	32.3
4) 6-9 times	607	13.9
5) 10 times or more	1320	30.2
Missing	66
TOTAL	4366	100.0

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43) How often have you done the following in the past year - Participated in a march, meeting, or gathering to promote social change. (SOCIALCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2774	64.5
2) Once	630	14.6
3) 2-5 times	598	13.9
4) 6-9 times	142	3.3
5) 10 times or more	157	3.7
Missing	131
TOTAL	4301	100.0

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44) How often have you done the following in the past year - Clearly felt the presence of God in your life. (FEELGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	155	3.5
2) Once	231	5.3
3) 2-5 times	930	21.3
4) 6-9 times	540	12.4
5) 10 times or more	2512	57.5
Missing	64
TOTAL	4368	100.0

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45) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Donated time helping people who are poor, hungry, sick, or unable to care for themselves. (HRSPOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	1994	45.8
2) 1-2 hours	1117	25.6
3) 3-5 hours	633	14.5
4) 6-9 hours	211	4.8
5) 10 hours or more	401	9.2
Missing	76
TOTAL	4356	100.0

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46) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Donated time in your town or city to help children, youth, or families. (HRSYOUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	1358	31.3
2) 1-2 hours	843	19.4
3) 3-5 hours	856	19.7
4) 6-9 hours	438	10.1
5) 10 hours or more	844	19.5
Missing	93
TOTAL	4339	100.0

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47) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Helped friends or neighbors with problems they have. (HRSFRNDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	545	12.6
2) 1-2 hours	1515	35.0
3) 3-5 hours	1170	27.0
4) 6-9 hours	516	11.9
5) 10 hours or more	587	13.5
Missing	99
TOTAL	4333	100.0

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48) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Spent time promoting social justice or world peace. (HRSJUSTC)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	3279	76.0
2) 1-2 hours	627	14.5
3) 3-5 hours	232	5.4
4) 6-9 hours	89	2.1
5) 10 hours or more	85	2.0
Missing	120
TOTAL	4312	100.0

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49) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Spent time making your own town or city a better place to live. (HRSVLNTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	2133	49.3
2) 1-2 hours	856	19.8
3) 3-5 hours	561	13.0
4) 6-9 hours	291	6.7
5) 10 hours or more	489	11.3
Missing	102
TOTAL	4330	100.0

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50) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Been involved in personal growth activities. (HRSGRWTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	1805	41.7
2) 1-2 hours	827	19.1
3) 3-5 hours	660	15.2
4) 6-9 hours	368	8.5
5) 10 hours or more	670	15.5
Missing	102
TOTAL	4330	100.0

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51) How often do you do the following - Pray or meditate, other than at church or before meals. (YOUPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	67	1.5
2) Less than once a month	139	3.2
3) About once a month	116	2.6
4) 2 or 3 times a month	262	5.9
5) About once a week	395	9.0
6) Several times a week	1274	28.9
7) Once a day or more	2156	48.9
Missing	23
TOTAL	4409	100.0

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52) How often do you do the following - Watch religious programs on television. (YOUWATCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1663	37.8
2) Less than once a month	1209	27.5
3) About once a month	466	10.6
4) 2 or 3 times a month	410	9.3
5) About once a week	420	9.6
6) Several times a week	162	3.7
7) Once a day or more	65	1.5
Missing	37
TOTAL	4395	100.0

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53) How often do you do the following - Listen to religious programs on the radio. (YOULSTEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2125	48.6
2) Less than once a month	789	18.0
3) About once a month	288	6.6
4) 2 or 3 times a month	290	6.6
5) About once a week	358	8.2
6) Several times a week	289	6.6
7) Once a day or more	235	5.4
Missing	58
TOTAL	4374	100.0

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54) How often do you do the following - Read the Bible when you are alone. (YOUBIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	437	9.9
2) Less than once a month	616	14.0
3) About once a month	366	8.3
4) 2 or 3 times a month	441	10.0
5) About once a week	743	16.9
6) Several times a week	987	22.4
7) Once a day or more	811	18.4
Missing	31
TOTAL	4401	100.0

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55) How often do you do the following - Read religious magazines, newspapers, or books other than the Bible. (YOUREAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	461	10.5
2) Less than once a month	544	12.4
3) About once a month	683	15.5
4) 2 or 3 times a month	631	14.3
5) About once a week	780	17.7
6) Several times a week	838	19.0
7) Once a day or more	463	10.5
Missing	32
TOTAL	4400	100.0

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56) How much money did you contribute to the following in 1987 - To my church. (GIVCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	22	0.5
2) $1-$50	175	4.0
3) $51-$100	223	5.1
4) $101-$500	1046	23.8
5) $501-$1,000	930	21.2
6) $1,001-$2,000	1024	23.3
7) More than $2,000	972	22.1
Missing	40
TOTAL	4392	100.0

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57) How much money did you contribute to the following in 1987 - To other religious groups or religious organizations. (GIVREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	1834	42.3
2) $1-$50	1353	31.2
3) $51-$100	476	11.0
4) $101-$500	463	10.7
5) $501-$1,000	121	2.8
6) $1,001-$2,000	56	1.3
7) More than $2,000	34	0.8
Missing	95
TOTAL	4337	100.0

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58) How much money did you contribute to the following in 1987 - To a TV evangelist. (GIVEVANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	4065	94.5
2) $1-$50	140	3.3
3) $51-$100	36	0.8
4) $101-$500	40	0.9
5) $501-$1,000	13	0.3
6) $1,001-$2,000	3	0.1
7) More than $2,000	3	0.1
Missing	132
TOTAL	4300	100.0

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59) How much money did you contribute to the following in 1987 - To charities or social service organizations. (GIVCHAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	484	11.1
2) $1-$50	1731	39.7
3) $51-$100	901	20.7
4) $101-$500	972	22.3
5) $501-$1,000	179	4.1
6) $1,001-$2,000	59	1.4
7) More than $2,000	35	0.8
Missing	71
TOTAL	4361	100.0

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60) How much money did you contribute to the following in 1987 - To peace or social justice groups. (GIVPEACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	3238	75.2
2) $1-$50	730	17.0
3) $51-$100	197	4.6
4) $101-$500	122	2.8
5) $501-$1,000	12	0.3
6) $1,001-$2,000	5	0.1
7) More than $2,000	1	0.0
Missing	127
TOTAL	4305	100.0

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61) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Spiritually, I gain more within the church than outside it. (INCHURCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	115	2.6
2) I tend to disagree	343	7.8
3) I'm not sure	415	9.4
4) I tend to agree	1314	29.9
5) I definitely agree	2212	50.3
Missing	33
TOTAL	4399	100.0

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62) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Human nature is basically good. (WEBGOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	505	11.6
2) I tend to disagree	508	11.6
3) I'm not sure	469	10.7
4) I tend to agree	2066	47.3
5) I definitely agree	821	18.8
Missing	63
TOTAL	4369	100.0

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63) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - We ought to worry about our own country and let the rest of the world take care of itself. (USONLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1936	44.2
2) I tend to disagree	1540	35.2
3) I'm not sure	471	10.8
4) I tend to agree	331	7.6
5) I definitely agree	103	2.4
Missing	51
TOTAL	4381	100.0

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64) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I would like to see more women pastors. (WMNPASTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	590	13.5
2) I tend to disagree	467	10.7
3) I'm not sure	1447	33.1
4) I tend to agree	1131	25.9
5) I definitely agree	734	16.8
Missing	63
TOTAL	4369	100.0

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65) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - The poor have only themselves to blame for their poverty. (BLAMEPOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	2128	48.5
2) I tend to disagree	1632	37.2
3) I'm not sure	396	9.0
4) I tend to agree	170	3.9
5) I definitely agree	62	1.4
Missing	44
TOTAL	4388	100.0

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66) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - In our country too much emphasis is placed on individualism. (INDIVID)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	366	8.4
2) I tend to disagree	870	20.0
3) I'm not sure	1073	24.7
4) I tend to agree	1362	31.4
5) I definitely agree	670	15.4
Missing	91
TOTAL	4341	100.0

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67) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - A good way to improve the world is to bring the Gospel to more people. (DOGOSPEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	42	1.0
2) I tend to disagree	139	3.2
3) I'm not sure	486	11.0
4) I tend to agree	1697	38.6
5) I definitely agree	2036	46.3
Missing	32
TOTAL	4400	100.0

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68) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - The way many people in the U.S. buy and use things is one of the reasons poverty exists in other parts of the world. (CONSUMER)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	866	19.8
2) I tend to disagree	1318	30.1
3) I'm not sure	831	19.0
4) I tend to agree	848	19.3
5) I definitely agree	520	11.9
Missing	49
TOTAL	4383	100.0

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69) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I would favor a good plan to help the poor even if it costs me money. (HELPPOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	62	1.4
2) I tend to disagree	219	5.0
3) I'm not sure	798	18.2
4) I tend to agree	2186	49.7
5) I definitely agree	1129	25.7
Missing	38
TOTAL	4394	100.0

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70) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Public schools should require religious expression, such as saying the Lord's Prayer, reading Bible verses, or saying prayers. (SCHLPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1171	26.6
2) I tend to disagree	1010	23.0
3) I'm not sure	603	13.7
4) I tend to agree	733	16.7
5) I definitely agree	877	20.0
Missing	38
TOTAL	4394	100.0

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71) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I believe in reincarnation. (REINCARN)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	2790	63.7
2) I tend to disagree	647	14.8
3) I'm not sure	678	15.5
4) I tend to agree	164	3.7
5) I definitely agree	104	2.4
Missing	49
TOTAL	4383	100.0

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72) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - For me, religious insight comes more from my own personal experiences than from what I learn through the teachings of the church. (NOTCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	673	15.4
2) I tend to disagree	1864	42.7
3) I'm not sure	649	14.9
4) I tend to agree	950	21.7
5) I definitely agree	234	5.4
Missing	62
TOTAL	4370	100.0

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73) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Part of God's plan is that some will be rich and some will be poor. (SOMERICH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1328	30.4
2) I tend to disagree	1030	23.6
3) I'm not sure	976	22.3
4) I tend to agree	793	18.2
5) I definitely agree	240	5.5
Missing	65
TOTAL	4367	100.0

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74) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I believe in astrology. (ASTROLGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	2801	64.6
2) I tend to disagree	647	14.9
3) I'm not sure	617	14.2
4) I tend to agree	202	4.7
5) I definitely agree	67	1.5
Missing	98
TOTAL	4334	100.0

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75) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I believe that God has chosen the U.S. to show the world about freedom and democracy. (FREEDOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1227	28.0
2) I tend to disagree	979	22.4
3) I'm not sure	1301	29.7
4) I tend to agree	655	15.0
5) I definitely agree	216	4.9
Missing	54
TOTAL	4378	100.0

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76) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - A good way to improve the world is to change economic and social policies in many countries. (CHANGEPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	215	4.9
2) I tend to disagree	459	10.5
3) I'm not sure	1197	27.4
4) I tend to agree	1919	43.9
5) I definitely agree	577	13.2
Missing	65
TOTAL	4367	100.0

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77) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I believe that the Holy Spirit is at work in my life. (HOLYSPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	28	0.6
2) I tend to disagree	37	0.8
3) I'm not sure	256	5.8
4) I tend to agree	1243	28.3
5) I definitely agree	2821	64.3
Missing	47
TOTAL	4385	100.0

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78) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I think our government should spend less money on the military. (MILITARY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	352	8.0
2) I tend to disagree	732	16.7
3) I'm not sure	979	22.3
4) I tend to agree	1160	26.4
5) I definitely agree	1170	26.6
Missing	39
TOTAL	4393	100.0

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79) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Through meditation and self-discipline I come to know that all spiritual truth and wisdom is within me. (SPIRINME)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1108	25.4
2) I tend to disagree	970	22.3
3) I'm not sure	1188	27.3
4) I tend to agree	806	18.5
5) I definitely agree	285	6.5
Missing	75
TOTAL	4357	100.0

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80) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Poverty in the U.S. is mainly due to discrimination and unfair laws and policies. (POVDISC)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	955	21.8
2) I tend to disagree	1710	39.1
3) I'm not sure	873	19.9
4) I tend to agree	682	15.6
5) I definitely agree	156	3.6
Missing	56
TOTAL	4376	100.0

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81) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I think that sometimes God should be referred to as "she." (SHEGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	2190	49.9
2) I tend to disagree	824	18.8
3) I'm not sure	662	15.1
4) I tend to agree	415	9.5
5) I definitely agree	294	6.7
Missing	47
TOTAL	4385	100.0

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82) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I would be willing to eat less meat and more grains and vegetables if it would provide food for starving people. (LESSMEAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	95	2.2
2) I tend to disagree	169	3.9
3) I'm not sure	353	8.0
4) I tend to agree	1866	42.5
5) I definitely agree	1906	43.4
Missing	43
TOTAL	4389	100.0

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83) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I am in charge of my own life; I can be anything I want to be. (ICONTROL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	623	14.2
2) I tend to disagree	849	19.4
3) I'm not sure	526	12.0
4) I tend to agree	1600	36.6
5) I definitely agree	778	17.8
Missing	56
TOTAL	4376	100.0

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84) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - It is possible to communicate with people who have died. (TLK2DEAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	2381	54.3
2) I tend to disagree	944	21.5
3) I'm not sure	737	16.8
4) I tend to agree	234	5.3
5) I definitely agree	85	1.9
Missing	51
TOTAL	4381	100.0

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85) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (INDBLF)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1307	29.9
2) I tend to disagree	1468	33.5
3) I'm not sure	505	11.5
4) I tend to agree	745	17.0
5) I definitely agree	353	8.1
Missing	54
TOTAL	4378	100.0

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86) How right or wrong is the following statement - Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood. (MOVERACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	41	0.9
2) Often right	152	3.5
3) Not sure	387	8.8
4) Often wrong	1663	37.8
5) Always wrong	2157	49.0
Missing	32
TOTAL	4400	100.0

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87) How right or wrong is the following statement - Efforts by parents to keep children with AIDS from attending public school. (AIDSKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	114	2.6
2) Often right	341	7.8
3) Not sure	1130	25.7
4) Often wrong	1554	35.4
5) Always wrong	1256	28.6
Missing	37
TOTAL	4395	100.0

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88) How right or wrong is the following statement - Abortion when a doctor says the baby is likely to be born with a serious handicap. (ABORTKID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	225	5.1
2) Often right	1409	32.1
3) Not sure	1272	29.0
4) Often wrong	747	17.0
5) Always wrong	740	16.8
Missing	39
TOTAL	4393	100.0

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89) How right or wrong is the following statement - Sexual intercourse by two unmarried adults who love each other. (PREMARSX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	94	2.1
2) Often right	962	21.9
3) Not sure	717	16.3
4) Often wrong	948	21.6
5) Always wrong	1673	38.1
Missing	38
TOTAL	4394	100.0

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90) How right or wrong is the following statement - A company paying women employees less than men employees for similar work. (WMNEARN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	39	0.9
2) Often right	79	1.8
3) Not sure	111	2.5
4) Often wrong	1129	25.7
5) Always wrong	3039	69.1
Missing	35
TOTAL	4397	100.0

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91) How right or wrong is the following statement - The U.S. using nuclear weapons to win a war against the Soviet Union. (NUKES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	149	3.4
2) Often right	308	7.0
3) Not sure	1135	25.9
4) Often wrong	748	17.1
5) Always wrong	2038	46.6
Missing	54
TOTAL	4378	100.0

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92) How right or wrong is the following statement - Taxing the wealthy to help raise the standard of living for poor people. (TAXRICH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	499	11.4
2) Often right	1959	44.6
3) Not sure	974	22.2
4) Often wrong	751	17.1
5) Always wrong	206	4.7
Missing	43
TOTAL	4389	100.0

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93) How right or wrong is the following statement - Sending U.S. military aid to Central America to fight communism. (NOCOMMUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	322	7.3
2) Often right	1357	30.9
3) Not sure	1261	28.7
4) Often wrong	957	21.8
5) Always wrong	500	11.4
Missing	35
TOTAL	4397	100.0

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94) How right or wrong is the following statement - Sexual intercourse by two unmarried 17 year-olds who love each other. (YOUNGSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	43	1.0
2) Often right	177	4.0
3) Not sure	327	7.4
4) Often wrong	1249	28.4
5) Always wrong	2603	59.2
Missing	33
TOTAL	4399	100.0

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95) How right or wrong is the following statement - Homosexual relations between two adults of the same sex who choose to be in that relationship. (HMSXLTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	109	2.5
2) Often right	442	10.1
3) Not sure	721	16.4
4) Often wrong	499	11.4
5) Always wrong	2622	59.7
Missing	39
TOTAL	4393	100.0

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96) How right or wrong is the following statement - Passing laws to make it illegal to discriminate against women or minorities. (DISCRIM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	2049	46.6
2) Often right	1325	30.2
3) Not sure	252	5.7
4) Often wrong	274	6.2
5) Always wrong	493	11.2
Missing	39
TOTAL	4393	100.0

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97) How right or wrong is the following statement - The United States and other countries demanding that South Africa end its apartheid policies. (APARTHED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	1416	32.3
2) Often right	1337	30.5
3) Not sure	1059	24.2
4) Often wrong	374	8.5
5) Always wrong	199	4.5
Missing	47
TOTAL	4385	100.0

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98) How true is the following statement - I am concerned that our country is not doing enough to help the poor. (MOREHELP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	63	1.4
2) Rarely true	211	4.8
3) True once in a while	474	10.8
4) Sometimes true	970	22.0
5) Often true	1432	32.5
6) Almost always true	729	16.6
7) Always true	525	11.9
Missing	28
TOTAL	4404	100.0

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99) How true is the following statement - I know that Jesus Christ is the son of God who died on a cross and rose again. (SONOFGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	21	0.5
2) Rarely true	16	0.4
3) True once in a while	18	0.4
4) Sometimes true	39	0.9
5) Often true	65	1.5
6) Almost always true	192	4.4
7) Always true	4056	92.0
Missing	25
TOTAL	4407	100.0

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100) How true is the following statement - My faith shapes how I think and act each and every day. (DAILYFTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	9	0.2
2) Rarely true	26	0.6
3) True once in a while	63	1.4
4) Sometimes true	352	8.0
5) Often true	982	22.2
6) Almost always true	1466	33.2
7) Always true	1516	34.3
Missing	18
TOTAL	4414	100.0

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101) How true is the following statement - I help others with their religious questions and struggles. (RELQUEST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	55	1.3
2) Rarely true	326	7.4
3) True once in a while	635	14.5
4) Sometimes true	980	22.3
5) Often true	1042	23.7
6) Almost always true	732	16.7
7) Always true	623	14.2
Missing	39
TOTAL	4393	100.0

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102) How true is the following statement - I tend to be critical of other people. (CRITICAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	56	1.3
2) Rarely true	533	12.1
3) True once in a while	1095	24.9
4) Sometimes true	1564	35.5
5) Often true	913	20.7
6) Almost always true	178</