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

Data Archive > U.S. Surveys > Religious Groups > Members or Leaders > Other > Codebook

1) Type of respondent (WHO)

	TOTAL	%
4) Youth	2675	100.0
TOTAL	2675	100.0

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2) Denomination (DENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Disciples of Christ	439	16.4
2) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	656	24.5
3) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)	431	16.1
4) Southern Baptist Convention	282	10.5
5) United Church of Christ	473	17.7
6) United Methodist Church	394	14.7
TOTAL	2675	100.0

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3) Congregation ID (CID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2675	3382.316	1710

4) Respondent ID (SERID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2675	5381.321	3206

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	66	2.5
2) Small emphasis	406	15.4
3) Some emphasis	1232	46.7
4) Strong emphasis	728	27.6
5) Very strong emphasis	204	7.7
Missing	39
TOTAL	2636	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	201	7.7
2) Small emphasis	571	21.8
3) Some emphasis	848	32.4
4) Strong emphasis	749	28.6
5) Very strong emphasis	249	9.5
Missing	57
TOTAL	2618	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	82	3.1
2) Small emphasis	166	6.3
3) Some emphasis	499	19.0
4) Strong emphasis	975	37.1
5) Very strong emphasis	906	34.5
Missing	47
TOTAL	2628	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	39	1.5
2) Small emphasis	151	5.7
3) Some emphasis	573	21.7
4) Strong emphasis	1029	39.0
5) Very strong emphasis	845	32.0
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	167	6.4
2) Small emphasis	553	21.0
3) Some emphasis	958	36.5
4) Strong emphasis	646	24.6
5) Very strong emphasis	304	11.6
Missing	47
TOTAL	2628	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	31	1.2
2) Small emphasis	129	4.9
3) Some emphasis	463	17.6
4) Strong emphasis	1000	38.0
5) Very strong emphasis	1010	38.4
Missing	42
TOTAL	2633	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	63	2.4
2) Small emphasis	290	11.0
3) Some emphasis	874	33.2
4) Strong emphasis	940	35.8
5) Very strong emphasis	462	17.6
Missing	46
TOTAL	2629	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	64	2.4
2) Small emphasis	320	12.2
3) Some emphasis	786	30.0
4) Strong emphasis	910	34.7
5) Very strong emphasis	543	20.7
Missing	52
TOTAL	2623	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	218	8.3
2) Small emphasis	709	27.1
3) Some emphasis	982	37.5
4) Strong emphasis	527	20.1
5) Very strong emphasis	185	7.1
Missing	54
TOTAL	2621	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	94	3.6
2) Small emphasis	439	16.8
3) Some emphasis	936	35.8
4) Strong emphasis	810	31.0
5) Very strong emphasis	337	12.9
Missing	59
TOTAL	2616	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	116	4.4
2) Small emphasis	336	12.9
3) Some emphasis	716	27.4
4) Strong emphasis	821	31.5
5) Very strong emphasis	621	23.8
Missing	65
TOTAL	2610	100.0

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16) How much emphasis do you the 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	149	5.7
2) Small emphasis	563	21.4
3) Some emphasis	1075	40.9
4) Strong emphasis	641	24.4
5) Very strong emphasis	200	7.6
Missing	47
TOTAL	2628	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	153	5.9
2) Small emphasis	605	23.2
3) Some emphasis	1095	41.9
4) Strong emphasis	619	23.7
5) Very strong emphasis	140	5.4
Missing	63
TOTAL	2612	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	108	4.1
2) Small emphasis	518	19.8
3) Some emphasis	996	38.0
4) Strong emphasis	743	28.3
5) Very strong emphasis	257	9.8
Missing	53
TOTAL	2622	100.0

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19) How much emphasis do you the 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	91	3.5
2) Small emphasis	464	17.7
3) Some emphasis	1045	39.8
4) Strong emphasis	750	28.5
5) Very strong emphasis	278	10.6
Missing	47
TOTAL	2628	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	84	3.2
2) Small emphasis	333	12.6
3) Some emphasis	862	32.7
4) Strong emphasis	928	35.2
5) Very strong emphasis	429	16.3
Missing	39
TOTAL	2636	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	453	17.2
2) Small emphasis	879	33.4
3) Some emphasis	814	30.9
4) Strong emphasis	354	13.5
5) Very strong emphasis	131	5.0
Missing	44
TOTAL	2631	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	445	17.0
2) Small emphasis	974	37.1
3) Some emphasis	814	31.0
4) Strong emphasis	314	12.0
5) Very strong emphasis	76	2.9
Missing	52
TOTAL	2623	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	408	15.6
2) Small emphasis	878	33.6
3) Some emphasis	905	34.6
4) Strong emphasis	344	13.2
5) Very strong emphasis	77	2.9
Missing	63
TOTAL	2612	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	99	3.8
2) Small emphasis	304	11.6
3) Some emphasis	690	26.3
4) Strong emphasis	926	35.3
5) Very strong emphasis	601	22.9
Missing	55
TOTAL	2620	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	151	5.8
2) Small emphasis	380	14.5
3) Some emphasis	745	28.4
4) Strong emphasis	828	31.6
5) Very strong emphasis	518	19.8
Missing	53
TOTAL	2622	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	131	5.0
2) Small emphasis	258	9.9
3) Some emphasis	722	27.6
4) Strong emphasis	983	37.6
5) Very strong emphasis	520	19.9
Missing	61
TOTAL	2614	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.	45	1.7
2) I am not sure if I am committed to Christ.	449	17.1
3) I committed my life to Christ at a specific moment in my life.	313	11.9
4) My commitment to Christ developed gradually over a period of time.	1040	39.5
5) I've been committed to Christ since I was a young child.	783	29.8
Missing	45
TOTAL	2630	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) No	101	3.8
1) Yes	2536	96.2
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	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	363	13.8
1) Yes	2274	86.2
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	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	1581	60.0
1) Yes	1056	40.0
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2261	85.7
1) Yes	376	14.3
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	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	184	7.0
1) Yes	2453	93.0
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	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	965	36.6
1) Yes	1672	63.4
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1749	66.3
1) Yes	888	33.7
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2295	87.0
1) Yes	342	13.0
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1470	55.7
1) Yes	1167	44.3
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) No	106	4.0
1) Yes	2531	96.0
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	100.0

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38) Are you male or female? (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1141	42.9
2) Female	1519	57.1
Missing	15
TOTAL	2660	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	200	7.6
2) It is a very important influence in my life	650	24.7
3) It is an important influence, but other things are also important in my life.	1255	47.7
4) It has some influence in my life	446	16.9
5) It is not an important influence in my life	81	3.1
Missing	43
TOTAL	2632	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	816	30.7
1) 1	600	22.6
2) 2	483	18.2
3) 3	373	14.0
4) 4	172	6.5
5) 5	214	8.1
Missing	17
TOTAL	2658	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	1263	47.5
2) Once	715	26.9
3) 2-5 times	539	20.3
4) 6-9 times	72	2.7
5) 10 times or more	70	2.6
Missing	16
TOTAL	2659	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	1107	41.7
2) Once	677	25.5
3) 2-5 times	591	22.3
4) 6-9 times	147	5.5
5) 10 times or more	132	5.0
Missing	21
TOTAL	2654	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	1315	49.8
2) Once	514	19.5
3) 2-5 times	532	20.1
4) 6-9 times	137	5.2
5) 10 times or more	144	5.5
Missing	33
TOTAL	2642	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	356	13.4
2) Once	405	15.3
3) 2-5 times	764	28.9
4) 6-9 times	351	13.3
5) 10 times or more	772	29.2
Missing	27
TOTAL	2648	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	1513	57.0
2) 1-2 hours	727	27.4
3) 3-5 hours	254	9.6
4) 6-9 hours	65	2.4
5) 10 hours or more	95	3.6
Missing	21
TOTAL	2654	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	1188	44.9
2) 1-2 hours	734	27.7
3) 3-5 hours	370	14.0
4) 6-9 hours	150	5.7
5) 10 hours or more	204	7.7
Missing	29
TOTAL	2646	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	362	13.7
2) 1-2 hours	892	33.7
3) 3-5 hours	631	23.9
4) 6-9 hours	331	12.5
5) 10 hours or more	428	16.2
Missing	31
TOTAL	2644	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	1926	72.9
2) 1-2 hours	456	17.3
3) 3-5 hours	145	5.5
4) 6-9 hours	55	2.1
5) 10 hours or more	60	2.3
Missing	33
TOTAL	2642	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	1353	51.1
2) 1-2 hours	668	25.2
3) 3-5 hours	329	12.4
4) 6-9 hours	132	5.0
5) 10 hours or more	165	6.2
Missing	28
TOTAL	2647	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	1056	40.1
2) 1-2 hours	629	23.9
3) 3-5 hours	379	14.4
4) 6-9 hours	186	7.1
5) 10 hours or more	384	14.6
Missing	41
TOTAL	2634	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	265	10.0
2) Less than once a month	266	10.0
3) About once a month	183	6.9
4) 2 or 3 times a month	333	12.5
5) About once a week	351	13.2
6) Several times a week	524	19.7
7) Once a day or more	738	27.7
Missing	15
TOTAL	2660	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1592	60.0
2) Less than once a month	579	21.8
3) About once a month	197	7.4
4) 2 or 3 times a month	133	5.0
5) About once a week	116	4.4
6) Several times a week	22	0.8
7) Once a day or more	14	0.5
Missing	22
TOTAL	2653	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	1840	69.4
2) Less than once a month	389	14.7
3) About once a month	129	4.9
4) 2 or 3 times a month	96	3.6
5) About once a week	102	3.8
6) Several times a week	60	2.3
7) Once a day or more	37	1.4
Missing	22
TOTAL	2653	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	964	36.5
2) Less than once a month	730	27.6
3) About once a month	293	11.1
4) 2 or 3 times a month	249	9.4
5) About once a week	179	6.8
6) Several times a week	125	4.7
7) Once a day or more	103	3.9
Missing	32
TOTAL	2643	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	1296	48.8
2) Less than once a month	527	19.9
3) About once a month	329	12.4
4) 2 or 3 times a month	209	7.9
5) About once a week	175	6.6
6) Several times a week	71	2.7
7) Once a day or more	47	1.8
Missing	21
TOTAL	2654	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	419	15.9
2) $1-$50	1703	64.4
3) $51-$100	293	11.1
4) $101-$500	143	5.4
5) $501-$1,000	45	1.7
6) $1,001-$2,000	26	1.0
7) More than $2,000	14	0.5
Missing	32
TOTAL	2643	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	1845	70.0
2) $1-$50	700	26.6
3) $51-$100	49	1.9
4) $101-$500	22	0.8
5) $501-$1,000	11	0.4
6) $1,001-$2,000	4	0.2
7) More than $2,000	5	0.2
Missing	39
TOTAL	2636	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	2569	97.6
2) $1-$50	32	1.2
3) $51-$100	9	0.3
4) $101-$500	7	0.3
5) $501-$1,000	4	0.2
6) $1,001-$2,000	3	0.1
7) More than $2,000	8	0.3
Missing	43
TOTAL	2632	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	1356	51.4
2) $1-$50	1112	42.2
3) $51-$100	102	3.9
4) $101-$500	44	1.7
5) $501-$1,000	10	0.4
6) $1,001-$2,000	5	0.2
7) More than $2,000	8	0.3
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	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	2230	84.9
2) $1-$50	338	12.9
3) $51-$100	30	1.1
4) $101-$500	10	0.4
5) $501-$1,000	12	0.5
6) $1,001-$2,000	2	0.1
7) More than $2,000	5	0.2
Missing	48
TOTAL	2627	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	133	5.0
2) I tend to disagree	331	12.5
3) I'm not sure	779	29.5
4) I tend to agree	818	30.9
5) I definitely agree	584	22.1
Missing	30
TOTAL	2645	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	106	4.0
2) I tend to disagree	316	12.0
3) I'm not sure	780	29.7
4) I tend to agree	1107	42.2
5) I definitely agree	314	12.0
Missing	52
TOTAL	2623	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	961	36.4
2) I tend to disagree	810	30.7
3) I'm not sure	437	16.6
4) I tend to agree	264	10.0
5) I definitely agree	165	6.3
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	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	199	7.6
2) I tend to disagree	213	8.1
3) I'm not sure	1166	44.3
4) I tend to agree	615	23.4
5) I definitely agree	439	16.7
Missing	43
TOTAL	2632	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	1016	38.6
2) I tend to disagree	848	32.2
3) I'm not sure	460	17.5
4) I tend to agree	237	9.0
5) I definitely agree	72	2.7
Missing	42
TOTAL	2633	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	285	10.9
2) I tend to disagree	474	18.1
3) I'm not sure	1237	47.2
4) I tend to agree	442	16.9
5) I definitely agree	184	7.0
Missing	53
TOTAL	2622	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	98	3.7
2) I tend to disagree	200	7.6
3) I'm not sure	842	31.9
4) I tend to agree	885	33.5
5) I definitely agree	617	23.4
Missing	33
TOTAL	2642	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	298	11.3
2) I tend to disagree	510	19.3
3) I'm not sure	1063	40.3
4) I tend to agree	568	21.5
5) I definitely agree	199	7.5
Missing	37
TOTAL	2638	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	75	2.8
2) I tend to disagree	175	6.6
3) I'm not sure	837	31.7
4) I tend to agree	1093	41.4
5) I definitely agree	457	17.3
Missing	38
TOTAL	2637	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	738	28.0
2) I tend to disagree	665	25.2
3) I'm not sure	655	24.9
4) I tend to agree	334	12.7
5) I definitely agree	243	9.2
Missing	40
TOTAL	2635	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	947	36.0
2) I tend to disagree	370	14.1
3) I'm not sure	857	32.6
4) I tend to agree	294	11.2
5) I definitely agree	161	6.1
Missing	46
TOTAL	2629	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	188	7.2
2) I tend to disagree	654	24.9
3) I'm not sure	905	34.5
4) I tend to agree	662	25.2
5) I definitely agree	213	8.1
Missing	53
TOTAL	2622	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	368	14.1
2) I tend to disagree	448	17.1
3) I'm not sure	1017	38.8
4) I tend to agree	580	22.2
5) I definitely agree	205	7.8
Missing	57
TOTAL	2618	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	575	22.4
2) I tend to disagree	333	13.0
3) I'm not sure	1030	40.1
4) I tend to agree	449	17.5
5) I definitely agree	179	7.0
Missing	109
TOTAL	2566	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	318	12.1
2) I tend to disagree	462	17.6
3) I'm not sure	1102	42.0
4) I tend to agree	575	21.9
5) I definitely agree	169	6.4
Missing	49
TOTAL	2626	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	96	3.7
2) I tend to disagree	222	8.5
3) I'm not sure	1143	43.6
4) I tend to agree	914	34.8
5) I definitely agree	248	9.5
Missing	52
TOTAL	2623	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	68	2.6
2) I tend to disagree	109	4.2
3) I'm not sure	602	23.0
4) I tend to agree	967	36.9
5) I definitely agree	876	33.4
Missing	53
TOTAL	2622	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	258	9.8
2) I tend to disagree	399	15.2
3) I'm not sure	738	28.1
4) I tend to agree	664	25.3
5) I definitely agree	564	21.5
Missing	52
TOTAL	2623	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	226	8.6
2) I tend to disagree	338	12.9
3) I'm not sure	1301	49.7
4) I tend to agree	590	22.5
5) I definitely agree	162	6.2
Missing	58
TOTAL	2617	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. (DISCRIM)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	286	10.9
2) I tend to disagree	655	25.0
3) I'm not sure	1024	39.1
4) I tend to agree	531	20.3
5) I definitely agree	123	4.7
Missing	56
TOTAL	2619	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	822	31.4
2) I tend to disagree	470	18.0
3) I'm not sure	931	35.6
4) I tend to agree	252	9.6
5) I definitely agree	140	5.4
Missing	60
TOTAL	2615	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	126	4.8
2) I tend to disagree	226	8.6
3) I'm not sure	676	25.8
4) I tend to agree	941	35.9
5) I definitely agree	651	24.8
Missing	55
TOTAL	2620	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	139	5.3
2) I tend to disagree	235	9.0
3) I'm not sure	368	14.1
4) I tend to agree	783	30.0
5) I definitely agree	1089	41.7
Missing	61
TOTAL	2614	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	758	29.0
2) I tend to disagree	500	19.1
3) I'm not sure	886	33.8
4) I tend to agree	335	12.8
5) I definitely agree	139	5.3
Missing	57
TOTAL	2618	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	161	6.1
2) I tend to disagree	396	15.1
3) I'm not sure	964	36.8
4) I tend to agree	699	26.7
5) I definitely agree	402	15.3
Missing	53
TOTAL	2622	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	48	1.8
2) Often right	178	6.8
3) Not sure	541	20.5
4) Often wrong	851	32.3
5) Always wrong	1015	38.5
Missing	42
TOTAL	2633	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	153	5.8
2) Often right	292	11.1
3) Not sure	649	24.7
4) Often wrong	829	31.6
5) Always wrong	703	26.8
Missing	49
TOTAL	2626	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	131	5.0
2) Often right	562	21.4
3) Not sure	922	35.1
4) Often wrong	520	19.8
5) Always wrong	493	18.8
Missing	47
TOTAL	2628	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	227	8.6
2) Often right	811	30.8
3) Not sure	739	28.1
4) Often wrong	405	15.4
5) Always wrong	452	17.2
Missing	41
TOTAL	2634	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	65	2.5
2) Often right	119	4.5
3) Not sure	310	11.8
4) Often wrong	746	28.3
5) Always wrong	1395	52.9
Missing	40
TOTAL	2635	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	131	5.0
2) Often right	229	8.7
3) Not sure	836	31.8
4) Often wrong	474	18.0
5) Always wrong	958	36.5
Missing	47
TOTAL	2628	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	282	10.7
2) Often right	868	33.0
3) Not sure	927	35.2
4) Often wrong	391	14.9
5) Always wrong	162	6.2
Missing	45
TOTAL	2630	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	191	7.3
2) Often right	660	25.2
3) Not sure	1191	45.5
4) Often wrong	393	15.0
5) Always wrong	184	7.0
Missing	56
TOTAL	2619	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	150	5.7
2) Often right	594	22.6
3) Not sure	683	25.9
4) Often wrong	572	21.7
5) Always wrong	635	24.1
Missing	41
TOTAL	2634	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	136	5.2
2) Often right	322	12.2
3) Not sure	772	29.3
4) Often wrong	350	13.3
5) Always wrong	1051	39.9
Missing	44
TOTAL	2631	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. (DISCRIMI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	946	36.0
2) Often right	583	22.2
3) Not sure	518	19.7
4) Often wrong	225	8.6
5) Always wrong	355	13.5
Missing	48
TOTAL	2627	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	514	19.5
2) Often right	596	22.7
3) Not sure	1152	43.8
4) Often wrong	218	8.3
5) Always wrong	150	5.7
Missing	45
TOTAL	2630	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	91	3.5
2) Rarely true	180	6.8
3) True once in a while	410	15.6
4) Sometimes true	745	28.3
5) Often true	668	25.4
6) Almost always true	303	11.5
7) Always true	231	8.8
Missing	47
TOTAL	2628	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	30	1.1
2) Rarely true	40	1.5
3) True once in a while	61	2.3
4) Sometimes true	105	4.0
5) Often true	120	4.6
6) Almost always true	188	7.2
7) Always true	2080	79.3
Missing	51
TOTAL	2624	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	89	3.4
2) Rarely true	198	7.6
3) True once in a while	336	12.9
4) Sometimes true	684	26.2
5) Often true	542	20.7
6) Almost always true	412	15.8
7) Always true	352	13.5
Missing	62
TOTAL	2613	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	282	10.8
2) Rarely true	648	24.9
3) True once in a while	562	21.6
4) Sometimes true	551	21.1
5) Often true	318	12.2
6) Almost always true	160	6.1
7) Always true	85	3.3
Missing	69
TOTAL	2606	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	100	3.8
2) Rarely true	350	13.4
3) True once in a while	493	18.8
4) Sometimes true	794	30.3
5) Often true	563	21.5
6) Almost always true	213	8.1
7) Always true	105	4.0
Missing	57