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Presbyterian Panel Study, February 2000 --Gambling and the Christian Faith, Member

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1) Case Identification Number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	692	40608.436	351

2) In general, what is your opinion of legal gambling or betting? (GENOPIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approving	28	4.1
2) Mildly approving	62	9.2
3) Mixed feelings - both approving and disapproving	233	34.4
4) Mildly disapproving	119	17.6
5) Strongly disapproving	201	29.7
6) Uncertain	34	5.0
Missing	15
TOTAL	677	100.0

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3) Briefly explain your response in GENOPIN by listing in this space one or two important reasons why you hold this opinion. - First response (GENREAS1)

	TOTAL	%
10) Pro: an individual's choice/right/freedom	31	5.9
11) Pro: fun/entertainment/I like it	68	12.9
12) Pro: harmless/not immoral	7	1.3
13) Pro: morally all right	4	0.8
14) Pro: people will gamble anyway	13	2.5
15) Pro: easier to control if legal/it's legal	4	0.8
16) Pro: bad only if done in excess	14	2.7
17) Pro: source of state revenues	42	8.0
18) Pro: creates jobs/benefits economy	6	1.1
19) Pro: benefits Native Americans	9	1.7
20) Pro: way to make money	2	0.4
30) Pro: other reasons in favor of gambling	16	3.0
50) Con: morally wrong/I don't like it	16	3.0
51) Con: ruins lives/people go into debt	12	2.3
52) Con: causes problems for families specifically	31	5.9
53) Con: causes problems for the poor or less affluent	47	8.9
54) Con: addictive	73	13.9
55) Con: gives people false hope/promotes greed	15	2.8
56) Con: some profit at others' expense	3	0.6
57) Con: in excess can cause problems	4	0.8
58) Con: revenue benefits overrated/governments misuse revenues	5	0.9
59) Con: undermines work ethic	5	0.9
60) Con: wasteful of time and money	10	1.9
61) Con: religious reasons/bad stewardship/Bible opposes it	31	5.9
62) Con: degrades morality of society/brings undesirable element to community	6	1.1
70) Con: other reasons why gambling not acceptable	28	5.3
80) Oth: reasons not classifiable as for or against	13	2.5
99) Oth: response not applicable	12	2.3
Missing	165
TOTAL	527	100.0

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4) Briefly explain your response in GENOPIN by listing in this space one or two important reasons why you hold this opinion. - Second response (GENREAS2)

	TOTAL	%
10) Pro: an individual's choice/right/freedom	4	1.4
11) Pro: fun/entertainment/I like it	13	4.5
12) Pro: harmless/not immoral	1	0.3
14) Pro: people will gamble anyway	1	0.3
15) Pro: easier to control if legal/it's legal	2	0.7
16) Pro: bad only if done in excess	5	1.7
17) Pro: source of state revenues	16	5.6
18) Pro: creates jobs/benefits economy	1	0.3
19) Pro: benefits Native Americans	1	0.3
20) Pro: way to make money	1	0.3
30) Pro: other reasons in favor of gambling	1	0.3
50) Con: morally wrong/I don't like it	4	1.4
51) Con: ruins lives/people go into debt	14	4.9
52) Con: causes problems for families specifically	32	11.2
53) Con: causes problems for the poor or less affluent	17	5.9
54) Con: addictive	86	30.1
55) Con: gives people false hope/promotes greed	18	6.3
56) Con: some profit at others' expense	1	0.3
57) Con: in excess can cause problems	6	2.1
58) Con: revenue benefits overrated/governments misuse revenues	5	1.7
59) Con: undermines work ethic	4	1.4
60) Con: wasteful of time and money	9	3.1
61) Con: religious reasons/bad stewardship/Bible opposes it	6	2.1
62) Con: degrades morality of society/brings undesirable element to community	7	2.4
63) Con: gives state approval or sanction to problems	2	0.7
70) Con: other reasons why gambling not acceptable	29	10.1
Missing	406
TOTAL	286	100.0

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5) Some states legalize betting, lotteries, and other games of chance so that the state can raise revenues. What forms of legal gambling, if any, are available in the state where you live? (Check all that apply) - Casinos/riverboat gambling (LG_BOAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Checked	385	57.2
1) Not checked	288	42.8
Missing	19
TOTAL	673	100.0

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6) Some states legalize betting, lotteries, and other games of chance so that the state can raise revenues. What forms of legal gambling, if any, are available in the state where you live? (Check all that apply) - State-sponsored lottery (e.g., lotto, jackpot, keno, powerball) (LG_LOTTO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Checked	151	22.1
1) Not checked	533	77.9
Missing	8
TOTAL	684	100.0

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7) Some states legalize betting, lotteries, and other games of chance so that the state can raise revenues. What forms of legal gambling, if any, are available in the state where you live? (Check all that apply) - Scratch-off tickets (LG_SCRAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Checked	202	29.5
1) Not checked	482	70.5
Missing	8
TOTAL	684	100.0

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8) Some states legalize betting, lotteries, and other games of chance so that the state can raise revenues. What forms of legal gambling, if any, are available in the state where you live? (Check all that apply) - Bingo parlors (LG_BINGO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Checked	279	41.2
1) Not checked	399	58.8
Missing	14
TOTAL	678	100.0

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9) Some states legalize betting, lotteries, and other games of chance so that the state can raise revenues. What forms of legal gambling, if any, are available in the state where you live? (Check all that apply) - Horse racing (LG_HORSE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Checked	270	39.6
1) Not checked	411	60.4
Missing	11
TOTAL	681	100.0

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10) Some states legalize betting, lotteries, and other games of chance so that the state can raise revenues. What forms of legal gambling, if any, are available in the state where you live? (Check all that apply) - Dog racing (LG_DOG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Checked	503	75.1
1) Not checked	167	24.9
Missing	22
TOTAL	670	100.0

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11) Some states legalize betting, lotteries, and other games of chance so that the state can raise revenues. What forms of legal gambling, if any, are available in the state where you live? (Check all that apply) - Off-track betting sites (LG_OFTRK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Checked	486	72.3
1) Not checked	186	27.7
Missing	20
TOTAL	672	100.0

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12) Some states legalize betting, lotteries, and other games of chance so that the state can raise revenues. What forms of legal gambling, if any, are available in the state where you live? (Check all that apply) - Jai alai (LG_JALAI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Checked	641	96.2
1) Not checked	25	3.8
Missing	26
TOTAL	666	100.0

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13) Some states legalize betting, lotteries, and other games of chance so that the state can raise revenues. What forms of legal gambling, if any, are available in the state where you live? (Check all that apply) - Video poker (LG_VDPOK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Checked	534	79.7
1) Not checked	136	20.3
Missing	22
TOTAL	670	100.0

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14) Some states legalize betting, lotteries, and other games of chance so that the state can raise revenues. What forms of legal gambling, if any, are available in the state where you live? (Check all that apply) - Betting on professional sports like basketball, football, baseball, or boxing (LG_SPORT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Checked	588	88.4
1) Not checked	77	11.6
Missing	27
TOTAL	665	100.0

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15) Some states legalize betting, lotteries, and other games of chance so that the state can raise revenues. What forms of legal gambling, if any, are available in the state where you live? (Check all that apply) - Other (LG_OTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Checked	636	95.8
1) Not checked	28	4.2
Missing	28
TOTAL	664	100.0

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16) Please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of the following type of betting as a way to help state governments raise revenue. - Bingo for cash prizes (RV_BINGO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	30	4.6
2) Approve	256	39.6
3) Disapprove	165	25.5
4) Strongly disapprove	114	17.6
5) Uncertain	81	12.5
Missing	46
TOTAL	646	100.0

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17) Please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of the following type of betting as a way to help state governments raise revenue. - Casino/riverboat gambling (RV_BOAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	22	3.4
2) Approve	146	22.4
3) Disapprove	214	32.8
4) Strongly disapprove	198	30.3
5) Uncertain	73	11.2
Missing	39
TOTAL	653	100.0

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18) Please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of each of the following type of betting as a way to help state governments raise revenue. - Lotteries for cash prizes (RV_LOTTO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	29	4.4
2) Approve	283	42.6
3) Disapprove	158	23.8
4) Strongly disapprove	131	19.7
5) Uncertain	64	9.6
Missing	27
TOTAL	665	100.0

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19) Please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of each of the following type of betting as a way to help state governments raise revenue. - Scratch-off tickets for cash prizes (RV_TICK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	28	4.3
2) Approve	258	39.5
3) Disapprove	170	26.0
4) Strongly disapprove	136	20.8
5) Uncertain	61	9.3
Missing	39
TOTAL	653	100.0

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20) Please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of the following type of betting as a way to help state governments raise revenue. - Betting on horse races at the track(s) where the races are run (RV_HRSON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	25	3.8
2) Approve	214	32.7
3) Disapprove	187	28.5
4) Strongly disapprove	157	24.0
5) Uncertain	72	11.0
Missing	37
TOTAL	655	100.0

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21) Please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of the following type of betting as a way to help state governments raise revenue. - Off-track betting on horse races (RV_HRSOF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	14	2.2
2) Approve	80	12.4
3) Disapprove	266	41.4
4) Strongly disapprove	210	32.7
5) Uncertain	73	11.4
Missing	49
TOTAL	643	100.0

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22) Please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of the following type of betting as a way to help state governments raise revenue. - Betting on professional sports, such as baseball, basketball, or football (RV_SPORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	14	2.1
2) Approve	69	10.6
3) Disapprove	267	40.8
4) Strongly disapprove	234	35.8
5) Uncertain	70	10.7
Missing	38
TOTAL	654	100.0

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23) Please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of the following type of betting as a way to help state governments raise revenue. - Video poker machines at stores, bars, restaurants, or other local establishments (RV_VDPOK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	10	1.5
2) Approve	71	10.9
3) Disapprove	265	40.5
4) Strongly disapprove	247	37.8
5) Uncertain	61	9.3
Missing	38
TOTAL	654	100.0

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24) Please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of the following type of betting as a way to help state governments raise revenue. - Betting on dog races (RV_DOG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	15	2.3
2) Approve	108	16.6
3) Disapprove	237	36.3
4) Strongly disapprove	219	33.6
5) Uncertain	73	11.2
Missing	40
TOTAL	652	100.0

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25) Please indicate whether you approve or disapprove of the following type of betting as a way to help state governments raise revenue. - Betting on jai alai (RV_JALAI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	10	1.6
2) Approve	64	10.1
3) Disapprove	221	35.0
4) Strongly disapprove	183	29.0
5) Uncertain	153	24.2
Missing	61
TOTAL	631	100.0

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26) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement concerning gambling. - Legalized gambling provides necessary revenue to states to fund government programs and keep taxes under control. (TAX_CTRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	28	4.3
2) Agree	186	28.6
3) Disagree	203	31.2
4) Strongly disagree	136	20.9
5) Uncertain	98	15.1
Missing	41
TOTAL	651	100.0

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27) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement concerning gambling. - States that prohibit gambling are making a mistake by losing gambling revenue to neighboring states. (LOS_GMBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	25	3.9
2) Agree	133	20.5
3) Disagree	263	40.5
4) Strongly disagree	146	22.5
5) Uncertain	82	12.6
Missing	43
TOTAL	649	100.0

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28) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement concerning gambling. - Gambling can be a form of entertainment that, if done in moderation, is no better or no worse than other activities, like attending sports events or movies. (LIK_SPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	52	7.9
2) Agree	307	46.8
3) Disagree	151	23.0
4) Strongly disagree	105	16.0
5) Uncertain	41	6.2
Missing	36
TOTAL	656	100.0

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29) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement concerning gambling. - By legalizing gambling, the states limit the involvement of organized crime in the gambling industry. (LMT_CRIM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	27	4.1
2) Agree	144	22.1
3) Disagree	198	30.4
4) Strongly disagree	132	20.3
5) Uncertain	150	23.0
Missing	41
TOTAL	651	100.0

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30) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement concerning gambling. - Keeping gambling legal is necessary to preserve American freedom, regardless of the problems that it may cause. (PRS_FREE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	18	2.8
2) Agree	76	11.7
3) Disagree	272	41.8
4) Strongly disagree	185	28.5
5) Uncertain	99	15.2
Missing	42
TOTAL	650	100.0

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31) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement concerning gambling. - Gambling is a legitimate and appropriate means for government to use to solve budget needs and other problems of economic development. (ECON_DEV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	19	2.9
2) Agree	107	16.3
3) Disagree	251	38.3
4) Strongly disagree	186	28.4
5) Uncertain	93	14.2
Missing	36
TOTAL	656	100.0

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32) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement concerning gambling. - Gambling is a legitimate and appropriate means for government to use only if the funds are used for worthy causes such as education and scholarships. (ED_SCHL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	28	4.3
2) Agree	177	27.2
3) Disagree	238	36.6
4) Strongly disagree	140	21.5
5) Uncertain	68	10.4
Missing	41
TOTAL	651	100.0

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33) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement concerning gambling. - The growing availability of lotteries, casino gambling, and other forms of legalized gambling is a good thing for the United States. (GRO_GOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	14	2.1
2) Agree	40	6.1
3) Disagree	259	39.7
4) Strongly disagree	215	32.9
5) Uncertain	125	19.1
Missing	39
TOTAL	653	100.0

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34) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - All gambling is immoral. (ALL_IMRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	73	11.2
2) Agree	156	23.9
3) Disagree	267	40.9
4) Strongly disagree	65	10.0
5) Uncertain	92	14.1
Missing	39
TOTAL	653	100.0

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35) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - Legalized gambling does serious harm to people's respect for the value of hard work. (VALU_WRK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	75	11.5
2) Agree	215	32.9
3) Disagree	247	37.8
4) Strongly disagree	42	6.4
5) Uncertain	75	11.5
Missing	38
TOTAL	654	100.0

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36) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - The legal gambling industry is creating serious corruption in government. (CORR_GVT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	67	10.4
2) Agree	135	21.0
3) Disagree	195	30.3
4) Strongly disagree	39	6.1
5) Uncertain	207	32.2
Missing	49
TOTAL	643	100.0

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37) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - The legal gambling industry is mostly based on taking advantage of poor people. (ADV_POOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	64	9.8
2) Agree	200	30.7
3) Disagree	235	36.1
4) Strongly disagree	47	7.2
5) Uncertain	105	16.1
Missing	41
TOTAL	651	100.0

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38) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - Legalized gambling is creating a compulsive gambling problem in this country. (CMPLS_PR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	91	14.1
2) Agree	264	41.0
3) Disagree	128	19.9
4) Strongly disagree	27	4.2
5) Uncertain	134	20.8
Missing	48
TOTAL	644	100.0

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39) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - Legalized gambling undermines the principles of responsible Christian stewardship. (CHR_STEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	102	15.7
2) Agree	222	34.2
3) Disagree	180	27.7
4) Strongly disagree	39	6.0
5) Uncertain	106	16.3
Missing	43
TOTAL	649	100.0

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40) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - Legalized gambling often results in increases in crime. (MOR_CRIM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	84	13.0
2) Agree	235	36.4
3) Disagree	124	19.2
4) Strongly disagree	23	3.6
5) Uncertain	179	27.8
Missing	47
TOTAL	645	100.0

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41) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - The spirit of legalized gambling is in direct opposition to the Spirit of Jesus Christ. (OPP_SPIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	113	17.5
2) Agree	222	34.3
3) Disagree	123	19.0
4) Strongly disagree	35	5.4
5) Uncertain	154	23.8
Missing	45
TOTAL	647	100.0

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42) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - Government-run lotteries mislead people to believe that they can get something for nothing. (SOM_NOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	126	19.3
2) Agree	286	43.9
3) Disagree	175	26.8
4) Strongly disagree	26	4.0
5) Uncertain	39	6.0
Missing	40
TOTAL	652	100.0

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43) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - It should be illegal for churches and other religious groups to raise money through raffles, bingo, or other games of chance. (REL_GAMB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	74	11.3
2) Agree	166	25.4
3) Disagree	263	40.2
4) Strongly disagree	61	9.3
5) Uncertain	90	13.8
Missing	38
TOTAL	654	100.0

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44) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - Legalized gambling is a "voluntary tax on poor people." (TAX_POOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	60	9.3
2) Agree	166	25.6
3) Disagree	246	38.0
4) Strongly disagree	52	8.0
5) Uncertain	124	19.1
Missing	44
TOTAL	648	100.0

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45) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - The legal gambling industry is corrupt. (GMB_CRPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	64	9.9
2) Agree	163	25.2
3) Disagree	152	23.5
4) Strongly disagree	25	3.9
5) Uncertain	244	37.7
Missing	44
TOTAL	648	100.0

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46) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - Much of the legal gambling industry has ties to organized crime. (TIE_CRIM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	61	9.5
2) Agree	161	25.1
3) Disagree	106	16.5
4) Strongly disagree	23	3.6
5) Uncertain	291	45.3
Missing	50
TOTAL	642	100.0

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47) Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree, or are uncertain with the following statement. - States that permit legalized gambling should donate a significant share of their gambling revenues to help people who are compulsive gamblers. (HLP_GAMB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	107	16.6
2) Agree	264	40.9
3) Disagree	125	19.3
4) Strongly disagree	48	7.4
5) Uncertain	102	15.8
Missing	46
TOTAL	646	100.0

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48) When casinos open in a community, do you feel that it helps or hurts - the local economy? (HH_ECON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Helps a lot	90	13.8
2) Helps a little	252	38.5
3) Hurts a little	70	10.7
4) Hurts a lot	117	17.9
5) Uncertain	125	19.1
Missing	38
TOTAL	654	100.0

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49) When casinos open in a community, do you feel that it helps or hurts - everyday family and community life? (HH_FAMLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Helps a lot	4	0.6
2) Helps a little	39	6.0
3) Hurts a little	216	33.1
4) Hurts a lot	246	37.7
5) Uncertain	147	22.5
Missing	40
TOTAL	652	100.0

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50) When casinos open in a community, do you feel that it helps or hurts - the moral climate of the community? (HH_MORAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Helps a lot	2	0.3
2) Helps a little	18	2.8
3) Hurts a little	199	30.6
4) Hurts a lot	281	43.2
5) Uncertain	151	23.2
Missing	41
TOTAL	651	100.0

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51) Some people believe that legalized gambling is mostly a good thing for society, others think it is mostly a bad thing, still others think it has an equal combination of good and bad effects on society. What would you say is the overall effect of legalizing gambling on society? (Check only one) (OVER_EFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very good	2	0.3
2) Good	19	2.9
3) About equally good and bad	272	41.1
4) Bad	217	32.8
5) Very bad	96	14.5
6) Don't know	56	8.5
Missing	30
TOTAL	662	100.0

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52) In recent years, many Native American tribes have opened casinos and other forms of legalized gambling on their tribal lands. Is there a casino on Native American lands in your state or vicinity? (YS_NAMER)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	297	46.9
2) Yes	328	51.8
3) Don't know	8	1.3
Missing	59
TOTAL	633	100.0

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53) [IF YES TO YS_NAMER] What would you say has been the overall effect of casinos and other legalized gambling on the Native American population in your state or area? (GD_NAMER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very good	34	9.5
2) Good	53	14.8
3) About equally good and bad	68	19.0
4) Bad	23	6.4
5) Very Bad	16	4.5
6) Don't know	164	45.8
Missing	334
TOTAL	358	100.0

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54) For the following activity, indicate whether you think of it as "gambling." (Check the box for all that apply) - Church-sponsored bingo (YN_BINGO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	336	49.3
1) Checked	345	50.7
Missing	11
TOTAL	681	100.0

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55) For the following activity, indicate whether you think of it as "gambling." (Check the box for all that apply) - Participation in "office pools" with co-workers or friends (e.g., on sporting events such as the Super Bowl or the NCAA Basketball Tournament, or on other events, like a "baby pool" to guess the day a pregnant employee or friend will give birth) (YN_POOL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	332	48.7
1) Checked	350	51.3
Missing	10
TOTAL	682	100.0

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56) For the following activity, indicate whether you think of it as "gambling." (Check the box for all that apply) - Wagering a few dollars with a friend on the outcome of a golf match or other sporting event in which you are participating (YN_WAGER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	341	50.1
1) Checked	340	49.9
Missing	11
TOTAL	681	100.0

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57) For the following activity, indicate whether you think of it as "gambling." (Check the box for all that apply) - Making a "friendly wager" among family, friends, or co-workers on some future event (e.g., who will win a certain sporting event, who will win the next election) (YN_EVENT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	358	52.6
1) Checked	323	47.4
Missing	11
TOTAL	681	100.0

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58) For the following activity, indicate whether you think of it as "gambling." (Check the box for all that apply) - Investing in the stock market (YN_STOCK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	510	76.1
1) Checked	160	23.9
Missing	22
TOTAL	670	100.0

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59) For the following activity, indicate whether you think of it as "gambling." (Check the box for all that apply) - Raffles for charity (YN_RAFFL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	468	69.9
1) Checked	202	30.1
Missing	22
TOTAL	670	100.0

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60) For the following activity, indicate whether you think of it as "gambling." (Check the box for all that apply) - Buying state-sponsored lottery tickets (YN_LOTTO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	166	24.1
1) Checked	524	75.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	690	100.0

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61) For the following activity, indicate whether you think of it as "gambling." (Check the box for all that apply) - Playing poker with friends for money (other than at a casino) (Y_POKER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	269	39.1
1) Checked	419	60.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	688	100.0

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62) For the following activity, indicate whether you think of it as "gambling." (Check the box for all that apply) - Games and events at church or school bazaars to raise money, such as a cakewalk (YN_CAKE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	559	83.8
1) Checked	108	16.2
Missing	25
TOTAL	667	100.0

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63) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - bought a state lottery scratch-off ticket? (YN_TCKT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	520	78.0
1) Checked	147	22.0
Missing	25
TOTAL	667	100.0

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64) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - bought a ticket for a state lottery number drawing? (YOULOTTO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	457	68.1
1) Checked	214	31.9
Missing	21
TOTAL	671	100.0

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65) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply.) - gambled at a casino? (YOUCSINO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	555	83.2
1) Checked	112	16.8
Missing	25
TOTAL	667	100.0

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66) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - participated in an office pool on the Super Bowl, World Series, or other sporting event? (YOUPOOL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	578	86.4
1) Checked	91	13.6
Missing	23
TOTAL	669	100.0

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67) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - bet on a professional sports event such as basketball, baseball, football, or boxing? (YOUSPORT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	640	96.4
1) Checked	24	3.6
Missing	28
TOTAL	664	100.0

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68) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - bought a raffle ticket? (YOURAFF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	372	54.9
1) Checked	305	45.1
Missing	15
TOTAL	677	100.0

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69) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - participated in riverboat gambling? (YOUBOAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	643	96.7
1) Checked	22	3.3
Missing	27
TOTAL	665	100.0

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70) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - took a vacation to Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Biloxi, or some other U.S. location out of the country primarily to participate in legal gambling? (YOUVEGAS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	631	94.9
1) Checked	34	5.1
Missing	27
TOTAL	665	100.0

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71) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - took a vacation to the Bahamas, the Caribbean, or some other location out of the country primarily to participate in legal gambling? (YOUBAHAM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	656	98.6
1) Checked	9	1.4
Missing	27
TOTAL	665	100.0

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72) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - bet on a college sports event such as basketball or football? (YOUCOLLG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	647	97.4
1) Checked	17	2.6
Missing	28
TOTAL	664	100.0

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73) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - bet on a horse race or a dog race? (YOUHORSE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	637	95.9
1) Checked	27	4.1
Missing	28
TOTAL	664	100.0

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74) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - played bingo for money? (YOUBINGO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	625	94.0
1) Checked	40	6.0
Missing	27
TOTAL	665	100.0

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75) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - played video poker for money? (YOUVDPOK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	625	93.8
1) Checked	41	6.2
Missing	26
TOTAL	666	100.0

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76) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - gambled for money on the Internet? (YOUONLIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	657	98.9
1) Checked	7	1.1
Missing	28
TOTAL	664	100.0

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77) Think back over the last 12 months. Have you on any occasion during that time...(Check the box for all that apply) - made a friendly wager with a friend, relative, or co-worker? (YOUWAGER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	555	83.0
1) Checked	114	17.0
Missing	23
TOTAL	669	100.0

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78) Has gambling ever been a source of economic, marital, psychological, or other problems - within your family? (PRB_FAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	38	5.5
2) No	647	94.5
Missing	7
TOTAL	685	100.0

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79) Has gambling ever been a source of economic, marital, psychological, or other problems - for anyone in your church (outside of your family)? (PRB_CHUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	73	11.9
2) No	414	67.2
3) Don't know	129	20.9
Missing	76
TOTAL	616	100.0

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80) Do you know anyone else (outside of your family and your church), such as a neighbor, co-worker, or friend, for whom gambling has been a source of problems? (PRB_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	241	35.9
2) No	431	64.1
Missing	20
TOTAL	672	100.0

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81) Before this survey, were you aware that the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has repeatedly expressed opposition to all forms of gambling? (PRES_OPP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	177	25.8
2) No	508	74.2
Missing	7
TOTAL	685	100.0

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82) Do you personally believe that it is appropriate or not appropriate for the General Assembly to take a stand on legalized gambling? (TAKESTND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Appropriate	459	67.2
2) Not appropriate	96	14.1
3) Uncertain	128	18.7
Missing	9
TOTAL	683	100.0

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83) Are you familiar with these resources produced by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? - Gambling and Christian Faith, a booklet published in 1998 by the National Ministries Division and the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (KNOWBKLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, have read some/all of it	4	0.6
2) Yes, have seen a copy	1	0.1
3) Yes, have heard of it but not seen a copy	13	1.9
4) No, not familiar	659	97.3
Missing	15
TOTAL	677	100.0

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84) [FROM VARIABLE KNOWBKLT] If you have read the Gambling and Christian Faith booklet, how helpful was it in understanding the General Assembly's opposition to gambling? (HELPBKLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very helpful	3	50.0
2) Helpful	1	16.7
3) A little helpful	1	16.7
5) Not helpful at all	1	16.7
Missing	686
TOTAL	6	100.0

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85) [FROM VARIABLE KNOWBKLT] Did reading this booklet [1998 Gambling and Christian Faith booklet] change your opinions on gambling in any way? (CHNGBKLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	4.5
2) No	21	95.5
Missing	670
TOTAL	22	100.0

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86) Are you familiar with these resources produced by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? - "Gambling and Christian Faith: A New Look at an Old Dilemma," the March/April 1999 issue of Church & Society magazine (KNOWMAG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, have read some/all of it	3	0.5
3) Yes, have heard of it but not seen a copy	5	0.8
4) No, not familiar	649	98.8
Missing	35
TOTAL	657	100.0

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87) [FROM VARIABLE KNOWMAG] If you have read any part of this issue of Church & Society, how helpful was it in understanding contemporary gambling issues? (HELPMAG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very helpful	3	33.3
2) Helpful	2	22.2
3) A little helpful	2	22.2
4) Not very helpful	1	11.1
5) Not helpful at all	1	11.1
Missing	683
TOTAL	9	100.0

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88) [FROM VARIABLE KNOWMAG] Did reading this booklet [Church & Society's Gambling and Christian Faith article] change your opinions on gambling in any way? (CHNGMAG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	6.5
2) No	29	93.5
Missing	661
TOTAL	31	100.0

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89) Do you believe that Presbyterian congregations, through their sessions, should or should not actively oppose efforts to expand or legalize gambling in their communities? (SHLD_OPP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, sessions should act to oppose legalized gambling	278	41.9
2) No, sessions should not act to oppose legalized gambling	141	21.2
3) Uncertain	245	36.9
Missing	28
TOTAL	664	100.0

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90) In the last five years, has your session taken any actions to oppose, reduce, or ban legalized gambling in your area? (Check the box for all that apply) - Yes, we've worked to oppose additional legalized gambling. (OPP_OPP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	651	98.0
1) Checked	13	2.0
Missing	28
TOTAL	664	100.0

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91) In the last five years, has your session taken any actions to oppose, reduce, or ban legalized gambling in your area? (Check the box for all that apply) - Yes, we've worked to reduce or roll back some kinds of legalized gambling. (OPP_RED)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	658	99.1
1) Checked	6	0.9
Missing	28
TOTAL	664	100.0

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92) In the last five years, has your session taken any actions to oppose, reduce, or ban legalized gambling in your area? (Check the box for all that apply) - Yes, we've worked to ban legalized gambling completely. (OPP_BAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	658	98.9
1) Checked	7	1.1
Missing	27
TOTAL	665	100.0

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93) In the last five years, has your session taken any actions to oppose, reduce, or ban legalized gambling in your area? (Check the box for all that apply) - Yes, other (OPP_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	660	99.4
1) Checked	4	0.6
Missing	28
TOTAL	664	100.0

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94) In the last five years, has your session taken any actions to oppose, reduce, or ban legalized gambling in your area? (Check the box for all that apply) - No (OPP_NO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	434	64.4
1) Checked	240	35.6
Missing	18
TOTAL	674	100.0

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95) In the last five years, has your session taken any actions to oppose, reduce, or ban legalized gambling in your area? (Check the box for all that apply) - Don't know (OPP_DK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	271	39.9
1) Checked	409	60.1
Missing	12
TOTAL	680	100.0

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96) Has your congregation set up a ministry or taken other actions explicitly to help individuals and families affected by compulsive gambling? (GAMBMINS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	14	2.1
2) No	331	49.3
3) Don't know	326	48.6
Missing	21
TOTAL	671	100.0

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97) In 1999, a federal commission recommended a moratorium on the expansion of legal gambling in the United States. How do you feel about this? Would you... (Check only one box) (FCC_MORA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor continued expansion of legal gambling	39	5.8
2) Keep legal gambling as it is now	129	19.3
3) Reduce legal gambling	250	37.4
4) Ban gambling altogether	126	18.9
5) Uncertain	124	18.6
Missing	24
TOTAL	668	100.0

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98) What is your sex? (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	408	60.7
2) Male	264	39.3
Missing	20
TOTAL	672	100.0

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99) What is your present age? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	669	57.755	17

100) Survey format (SURVEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper copy	664	96.0
2) From the web	28	4.0
TOTAL	692	100.0

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101) Original ID Number (CODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	683	11005.24	587

102) ID Number (ID)

103) How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? __ year(s) (if less than one year, __ months) (YRSMMEMBR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	665	19.955	17

104) How far do you live from your congregation? __ mile(s) (HOWFAR)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2	0.3
1)	129	19.5
2)	86	13.0
3)	89	13.5
4)	55	8.3
5)	94	14.2
6)	40	6.1