Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006

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All frequencies weighted by 143) WEIGHT

1) Respondent number (RESP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2003	1387.79	807.38

2) Time zone (TIMEZONE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Eastern	1013	50.6
2) Central	553	27.6
3) Mountain	88	4.4
4) Pacific	349	17.4
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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3) Number of call attempts (CATTMPT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2003	3.35	2.65

4) Sample key (KEY)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2003	110411.81	6423.72

5) Five-digit FIPS code for area (FIPSCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2003	28098.72	15961.26

6) Metropolitan Statistical Area code (MSA)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2003	25023.85	15670.65

7) Census division (CENDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) New England	101	5
2) Middle Atlantic	280	14
3) East North Central	317	15.8
4) West North Central	148	7.4
5) South Atlantic	381	19
6) East South Central	156	7.8
7) West South Central	183	9.1
8) Mountain	149	7.4
9) Pacific	288	14.4
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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8) Representative number (REP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2003	140.34	85.94

9) Phone type (PHONETYP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unlisted	477	23.8
1) Listed	880	43.9
3) Protected	646	32.3
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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10) Urban, suburban, rural Census division (USRCD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Urban	652	32.6
2) Suburban	971	48.5
3) Rural	380	19
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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11) Census region (CREGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	381	19
2) Midwest	465	23.2
3) South	720	35.9
4) West	437	21.8
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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12) Density (DENSITY)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2003	2.97	1.41

13) Form number (FORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Form 1	996	49.7
2) Form 2	1007	50.3
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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14) Sex (enter the respondent's sex) (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	964	48.1
2) Female	1039	51.9
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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15) Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president? [Interviewer: if depends probe once with]: Overall do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president? [If still depends enter as "don't know."] (APPBUSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Approve	724	36.1
2) Disapprove	1134	56.6
9) Don't know/Refused	145	7.2
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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16) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (COUNTRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Satisfied	595	29.7
2) Dissatisfied	1312	65.5
9) Don't know/Refused	96	4.8
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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17) Recently, there have been news reports that the federal government has been secretly examining the bank records of American citizens who might have ties to terrorist groups. How much have you heard about this? (BANKREC)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	482	24.1
2) A little	942	47
3) Nothing at all	576	28.8
9) Don't know/refused	3	.1
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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18) In reporting that the federal government has been secretly examining the bank records of American citizens who might have ties to terrorist groups, do you believe that news organizations have helped or hurt the interests of the American people? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (REPNEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Helped	337	33.8
2) Hurt	496	49.8
3) No effect on American people	33	3.3
9) Don't know/refused	130	13.1
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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19) In reporting that the federal government has been secretly examining the bank records of American citizens who might have ties to terrorist groups, do you believe that news organizations have told the American people something they should know about, or was it something they didn't need to know about? [Answered only if FORM=2.] (NEWSORG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Something they should know about	655	65
2) Something they didn't need to know about	279	27.7
9) Don't know/refused	73	7.2
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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20) Now a different kind of question… In the long run, do you think the scientific advances we are making will help or harm mankind? [Answered only if FORM=2.] (HARMMAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Will help	650	64.5
2) Will harm	195	19.4
3) Some of each	102	10.1
9) Don't know/refused	60	6
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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21) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the Christian conservative movement: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate. Answered only if FORM= 2.] (CONMOVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	119	11.8
2) Mostly favorable	323	32
3) Mostly unfavorable	198	19.6
4) Very unfavorable	162	16.1
5) Never heard of	86	8.5
8) Can't rate	108	10.7
9) Refused	12	1.2
Missing	996
TOTAL	1008	100.0

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22) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the environmentalist movement: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate. Answered only if FORM= 2.] (ENVMOVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	155	15.4
2) Mostly favorable	485	48.2
3) Mostly unfavorable	166	16.5
4) Very unfavorable	79	7.8
5) Never heard of	42	4.2
8) Can't rate	71	7.1
9) Refused	9	.9
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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23) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the Supreme Court: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate. Answered only if FORM= 2.] (SUPREME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	66	6.6
2) Mostly favorable	566	56.3
3) Mostly unfavorable	191	19
4) Very unfavorable	78	7.8
5) Never heard of	10	1
8) Can't rate	86	8.6
9) Refused	8	.8
Missing	996
TOTAL	1005	100.0

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24) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the Republican Party: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate. Answered only if FORM= 2.] (REPPARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	101	10
2) Mostly favorable	303	30.1
3) Mostly unfavorable	295	29.3
4) Very unfavorable	227	22.6
5) Never heard of	12	1.2
8) Can't rate	59	5.9
9) Refused	9	.9
Missing	996
TOTAL	1006	100.0

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25) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the Democratic Party: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate. Answered only if FORM= 2.] (DEMPARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	136	13.5
2) Mostly favorable	344	34.2
3) Mostly unfavorable	316	31.4
4) Very unfavorable	127	12.6
5) Never heard of	15	1.5
8) Can't rate	58	5.8
9) Refused	11	1.1
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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26) I'd like to get your opinion of some groups and organizations in the news. Is your overall opinion of the United Nations: very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable? [(Interviewers: probe to distinguish between never heard of and can't rate.) Answered only if FORM= 2.] (UNITED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	119	11.8
2) Mostly favorable	408	40.5
3) Mostly unfavorable	247	24.5
4) Very unfavorable	121	12
5) Never heard of	19	1.9
8) Can't rate	83	8.2
9) Refused	10	1
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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27) On a different subject… Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally? [See variables GAYMAR_C and MARPUSHC at end for combined responses on abortion.] (GAYMAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	245	12.2
2) Favor	458	22.9
3) Oppose	505	25.2
4) Strongly oppose	622	31
9) Don't know/Refused	174	8.7
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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28) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gay and lesbian couples to enter into legal agreements with each other that would give them many of the same rights as married couples? (GAYLEG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	381	19
2) Favor	705	35.2
3) Oppose	360	18
4) Strongly oppose	475	23.7
9) Don't know/Refused	83	4.1
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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29) There has been a proposal to change the U.S. Constitution to ban gay marriage. Do you think amending the Constitution to ban gay marriage is a good idea or a bad idea? [Answered only if GAYMAR = 3 or 4 (if the respondent opposes gay marriage). See variable at end named GAYMAR_C for combined responses.] (GAYCONST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good idea / favor Constitutional amendment	605	53.7
2) Bad idea / oppose Constitutional amendment	479	42.5
9) Don't know/Refused/L	43	3.8
Missing	877
TOTAL	1127	100.0

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30) Which of these statements comes closer to your view: 1. Supporters of gay marriage should not push too hard to make it legal right away, because doing so could create bad feelings against homosexuals; or 2. Supporters of gay marriage should push hard to make it legal as soon as possible, despite the risk of creating bad feelings against homosexuals? [Answered only if GAYMAR = 1or 2 (if the respondent supports gay marriage). See variable at end named MARPUSHC for combined responses.] (MARPUSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Supporters of gay marriage should not push too hard to make it legal right away, because doing so could create bad feelings against homosexuals.	289	41.2
2) Supporters of gay marriage should push hard to make it legal as soon as possible, despite the risk of creating bad feelings against homosexuals.	356	50.7
9) Don't know/refused	57	8.1
Missing	1300
TOTAL	702	100.0

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31) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gays and lesbians to adopt children? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (ADOPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	112	11.2
2) Favor	306	30.7
3) Oppose	281	28.2
4) Strongly oppose	238	23.9
9) Don't know/Refused	59	5.9
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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32) In your opinion, do you think that homosexuality is: something that people are born with, something that develops because of the way people are brought up, or is it just the way that some people prefer to live? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (BORNHOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Something that people are born with	354	35.5
2) Something that develops because of the way people are brought up	131	13.2
3) Just the way that some people prefer to live	376	37.8
9) Don't know/Refused	135	13.6
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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33) Do you think a gay or lesbian person's sexual orientation can be changed or cannot be changed? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (CHANGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Can be changed	391	39.2
2) Cannot be changed	484	48.5
9) Don't know/refused	122	12.2
Missing	1007
TOTAL	997	100.0

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34) Do you think the question of whether gay marriage should be legal is something that should be decided at the national level, or is it something that each state should decide for itself?[Answered only if FORM= 1.] (STANAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Should be decided at the national level	481	48.3
2) Each state should decide for itself	453	45.5
9) Don't know/refused	62	6.2
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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35) There has recently been debate over whether or not women should be allowed to get the so-called "morning after pill" without a doctor's prescription. How much have you heard about this? (MORNPILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	500	25
2) A little	1015	50.7
3) Nothing at all	480	24
9) Don't know/refused	8	.4
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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36) All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing women to get the morning-after pill without a doctor's prescription? (OUTSCRIP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	339	16.9
2) Favor	623	31.1
3) Oppose	496	24.8
4) Strongly oppose	332	16.6
9) Don't know/refused	214	10.7
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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37) Now thinking about Iraq, do you think the U.S. made the right decision or the wrong decision in using military force against Iraq? (IRAQFOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Right decision	870	43.4
2) Wrong decision	1005	50.2
9) Don't know/Refused	128	6.4
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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38) Which comes closer to your view: 1. Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, or 2. Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost? (ENVILAWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.	620	31
2) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.	1152	57.5
3) Neither/Both equally	60	3
9) Don't know/refused	171	8.5
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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39) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on the issue of the environment: A personal experience, the views of your friends and family, what you have seen or read in the media, your religious beliefs, your education, or something else? [Answered only if ENVILAWS = 1 or 2 (hurt economy or worth the cost)] (ENVIVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) A personal experience	401	22.6
2) The views of your friends and family	111	6.3
3) What you have seen or read in the media	445	25.1
4) Your religious beliefs	135	7.6
5) Your education	464	26.2
6) Something else	203	11.5
9) Don't know/refused	13	.7
Missing	232
TOTAL	1772	100.0

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40) From what you've read and heard, is there solid evidence that the average temperature on earth has been getting warmer over the past few decades, or not? [Answered only if FORM= 2.] (WARMDEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	790	78.5
2) No	174	17.3
3) Mixed/some evidence	14	1.4
9) Don't know/Refused	28	2.8
Missing	996
TOTAL	1006	100.0

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41) Do you believe that the earth is getting warmer: mostly because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, or mostly because of natural patterns in the earth's environment? [Answered only if WARMDEC= 1.] (WARMER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mostly because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels	500	63.3
2) Mostly because of natural patterns in the earth's environment	234	29.6
9) Don't know/Refused	56	7.1
Missing	1213
TOTAL	790	100.0

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42) In your view, is global warming a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem? [Answered only if FORM= 2.] (WARMPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very serious	435	43.2
2) Somewhat serious	364	36.1
3) Not too serious	107	10.6
4) Not a problem	88	8.7
9) Don't know/Refused	14	1.4
Missing	996
TOTAL	1008	100.0

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43) Do you think global warming is a problem that requires immediate government action, or don't you think it requires immediate government action? [Answered only if WARMPROB= 1, 2, or 3 (if respondent sees global warming as a problem).] (WARMACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, it is a problem that requires immediate government action	616	68.1
2) No, don't think global warming requires immediate government action	257	28.4
9) Don't know/refused	32	3.5
Missing	1098
TOTAL	905	100.0

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44) From what you've heard or read, is there general agreement among scientists that the earth is getting warmer because of human activity, or not? [Answered only if FORM= 2.] (WARMHUM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, scientists agree that the earth is getting warmer because of human activity.	595	59.1
2) No, there is not agreement among scientists.	292	29
9) Don't know/Refused	120	11.9
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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45) In the dispute between Israel and the Palestinians, which side do you sympathize with more, Israel or the Palestinians? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (ISPALCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Israel	435	43.7
2) The Palestinians	95	9.5
3) Both	46	4.6
4) Neither	204	20.5
9) Don't know/Refused	216	21.7
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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46) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on this issue... [Answered only if ISPALCON = 1, 2, 3, or 4.] (INFLUCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) A personal experience	61	7.8
2) The views of your friends and family	31	4
3) What you have seen or read in the media	270	34.6
4) Your religious beliefs	163	20.9
5) Your education	149	19.1
6) Something else	86	11
9) Don't know/Refused	20	2.6
Missing	1223
TOTAL	780	100.0

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47) In your opinion, should churches and other houses of worship keep out of political matters – or should they express their views on day-to-day social and political questions? (POLMAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Should keep out	913	45.6
2) Should express views	1030	51.4
9) Don't know/refused	60	3
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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48) Do you think George W. Bush mentions his religious faith and prayer too much, too little, or about the right amount? (BUSHFAIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Too much	489	24.4
2) Too little	286	14.3
3) About the right amount	1036	51.7
9) Don't know/Refused	193	9.6
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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49) At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (RELAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increasing influence	335	33.6
2) Losing influence	588	59
3) Same	24	2.4
9) Don't know/refused	49	4.9
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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50) All in all, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? [Answered only if RELAM= 1, 2, or 3. (This question refers to the question regarding religion as a whole increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence.)] (RELGOBA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good thing	278	29.3
2) Bad thing	609	64.2
3) Both	7	.7
4) Neither	17	1.8
5) Depends	18	1.9
9) Don't know/refused	19	2
Missing	1056
TOTAL	948	100.0

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51) At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on government leaders and institutions such as the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court, or losing its influence? [Answered only if FORM= 2.] (RELEAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increasing influence	423	42
2) Losing influence	459	45.6
3) Same	58	5.8
9) Don't know/refused	67	6.7
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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52) All in all, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? [Answered only if RELEAD= 1-3. (This question refers to the question regarding religion as a whole is increasing its influence on government leaders and institutions.)] (LEADGOBA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Good thing	269	28.6
2) Bad thing	613	65.2
3) Both	11	1.2
4) Neither	10	1.1
5) Depends	13	1.4
9) Don't know/refused	24	2.6
Missing	1063
TOTAL	940	100.0

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53) Do you feel that the Democratic Party is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (DEM_REL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly	513	25.6
2) Neutral	839	41.9
3) Unfriendly	407	20.3
9) Don't know/Refused	244	12.2
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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54) Do you feel that the Republican Party is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (REP_REL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly	944	47.1
2) Neutral	569	28.4
3) Unfriendly	254	12.7
9) Don't know/Refused	237	11.8
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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55) Do you think that Conservative Christians have gone too far in trying to impose their religious values on the country, or don't you think Conservative Christians have gone too far? [Answered only if FORM= 2.] (CONPUSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, think that Conservative Christians have gone too far	496	49.3
2) No, don't think that Conservative Christians have gone too far	435	43.2
9) Don't know/Refused	76	7.5
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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56) Do you think that liberals have gone too far in trying to keep religion out of the schools and the government, or don't you think liberals have gone too far? [Answered only if FORM= 2.] (LIBREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, think that liberals have gone too far	693	68.8
2) No, don't think that liberals have gone too far	264	26.2
9) Don't know/Refused	50	5
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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57) There has recently been debate over laws in some states that allow pharmacists to refuse to provide contraceptives if they are opposed to them because of their religious beliefs. How much have you heard about this? (RELCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	356	17.8
2) A little	708	35.3
3) Nothing at all	934	46.6
9) Don't know/refused	5	.2
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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58) Should pharmacists who personally oppose birth control for religious reasons be able to refuse to sell birth control pills to women who have a prescription for them, or shouldn't pharmacists be able to refuse to sell birth control pills? (REFPILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Should be able to refuse to sell birth control pills	328	16.4
2) Should not be able to refuse to sell birth control pills	1609	80.3
9) Don't know/refused	66	3.3
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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59) On another topic… do you consider the United States a Christian nation, or not? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (CHRISNAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	669	67.2
2) No	276	27.7
9) Don't know/refused	51	5.1
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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60) On another topic… some people think of the United States as a Christian nation. Others don't think of the U.S. that way. Which of these comes closest to your view?[Answered only if FORM= 2.] (CHRISTUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Think of the United States as a Christian nation	678	67.3
2) Don't think of the U.S. that way	295	29.3
9) Don't know/refused	34	3.4
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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61) Which should be the more important influence on the laws of the United States? Should it be the Bible, or should it be the will of the American people, even when it conflicts with the Bible? (BIBLAW)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible	652	32.6
2) The will of the American people, even when it conflicts with the Bible	1254	62.6
9) Don't know/Refused	97	4.8
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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62) Which comes closer to your view? Abortion should be generally available to those who want it; Abortion should be available but under stricter limits than it is now; Abortion should be against the law except in cases of rape, incest and to save the woman's life; Abortion should not be permitted at all. [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (ABGEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally available	311	31.2
2) Available, but under stricter limits	203	20.4
3) Against law except rape/incest/save life	344	34.5
4) Abortion should not be permitted at all	112	11.2
9) Don't know/Refused	27	2.7
Missing	1007
TOTAL	997	100.0

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63) Do you ever wonder whether your own position on abortion is the right one or not? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (ABPOSIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	297	29.8
2) No	658	66.1
9) Don't know/refused	41	4.1
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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64) Regardless of whether or not you think abortion should be legal, do you personally believe that having an abortion is morally wrong in nearly all circumstances, morally wrong in some circumstances, or is it not a moral issue? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (ABMORAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Morally wrong in nearly all circumstances	237	23.8
2) Morally wrong in some circumstances	486	48.8
3) Not a moral issue	245	24.6
9) Don't Know/Refused	28	2.8
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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65) Which comes closer to your view about the abortion issue: the country needs to find a middle ground on abortion laws, or there's no room for compromise when it comes to abortion laws? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (ABCOMPRO)

	TOTAL	%
1) The country needs to find a middle ground on abortion laws, (OR)	653	65.6
2) There's no room for compromise when it comes to abortion laws	287	28.8
9) Don't know/refused	56	5.6
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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66) Do you think the question of whether abortion should be legally permitted is something that should be decided at the national level, or is it something that each state should decide for itself? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (ABSTANAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Should be decided at the national level	549	55.1
2) Each state should decide for itself	386	38.8
9) Don't know/refused	61	6.1
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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67) As you may know, the federal government has debated whether to fund certain kinds of medical research known as "stem cell research." How much have you heard about this? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (FEDSTEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	429	43.1
2) A little	419	42.1
3) Nothing at all	146	14.7
9) Don't know/Refused	2	.2
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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68) All in all, which is more important: conducting stem cell research that might result in new medical cures, or not destroying the potential life of human embryos involved in this research [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (STEMCURE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Conducting stem cell research that might result in new medical cures	560	56.2
2) Not destroying the potential life of human embryos involved in this research	316	31.7
9) Don't know/Refused	120	12
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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69) Do you think the question of whether stem-cell research should be legally permitted is something that should be decided at the national level, or is it something that each state should decide for itself? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (STEMSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Should be decided at the national level	686	68.9
2) Each state should decide for itself	263	26.4
9) Don't know/refused	47	4.7
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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70) Turning to another subject… some people believe God gave the land that is now Israel to the Jewish people. Other people do not believe this is literally true. Which comes closer to your view? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (GODLAND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Believe Israel given to the Jewish people by God	418	42
2) Don't believe this is literally true	373	37.4
9) Don't know/refused	205	20.6
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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71) Some people say that the state of Israel is a fulfillment of the biblical prophesy about the second coming of Jesus. Do you believe that this is true, or not? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (ISJESUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, true	350	35.1
2) No, not true	467	46.9
9) Don't know/refused	179	18
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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72) Which of the following statements comes closest to your belief about God – you believe in God; or you don't believe in God, but you do believe in a universal spirit or higher power; or you don't believe in either? (BELGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) You believe in god	794	83
2) You don't believe in God, but you do believe in a universal spirit/higher power	114	11.9
3) You don't believe in either	39	4.1
4) Other	3	.3
9) Don't know/Refused	7	.7
Missing	1047
TOTAL	957	100.0

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73) Do you think that God was responsible for the creation of life on earth, or don't you believe this? [Answered if BELGOD= 1.] (GODEARTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, believe God was responsible	724	91.2
2) No, don't believe this	48	6
9) Don't know/refused	22	2.8
Missing	1209
TOTAL	794	100.0

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74) Do you think that a universal spirit or higher power was responsible for the creation of life on earth, or don't you believe this? [Answered if BELGOD= 2.] (POWLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, believe universal spirit/higher power was responsible	56	49.1
2) No, don't believe this	48	42.1
9) Don't know/refused	10	8.8
Missing	1889
TOTAL	114	100.0

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75) Some people think that humans and other living things have evolved over time. Others think that humans and other living things have existed in their present form since the beginning of time. Which of these comes closest to your view? (EVOFORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have evolved over time	1020	50.9
2) Have existed in their present form since the beginning of time	841	42
9) Don't know/refused	142	7.1
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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76) And do you think that: humans and other living things have evolved due to natural processes such as natural selection, or a supreme being guided the evolution of living things for the purpose of creating humans and other life in the form it exists today [Answered if EVOFORM= 1.] (NATSUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Humans and other living things have evolved due to natural processes such as natural selection.	528	51.8
2) A supreme being guided the evolution of living things for the purpose of creating humans and other life in the form it exists today.	420	41.2
9) Don't know/refused	72	7.1
Missing	983
TOTAL	1020	100.0

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77) From what you've heard or read, is there general agreement among scientists that humans evolved over time, or not? [Answered only if FORM= 2.] (EVOSCI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, there is agreement among scientists that humans evolved over time.	629	62.5
2) No, there is not agreement among scientists that humans evolved over time.	279	27.7
9) Don't know/Refused	99	9.8
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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78) Would you generally favor or oppose teaching creationism along with evolution in public schools? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (TEACHPUB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	580	58.2
2) Oppose	349	35
9) Don't know/refuse	68	6.8
Missing	1007
TOTAL	997	100.0

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79) Do you think the question of whether creationism should be taught along with evolution in public schools is something that should be decided at the national level, or is it something that each state should decide for itself? [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (EVOSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Should be decided at the national level	511	51.3
2) Each state should decide for itself	440	44.2
9) Don't know/refused	45	4.5
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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80) What is your religious preference - Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or an orthodox church such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church? [Interviewer: if ‘other religion' given, follow-up with "and is that a christian religion, or not?" If yes, code as 7; if not, code as 8] (RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant (includes Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness, Church of Christ, etc.)	1126	56.2
2) Roman Catholic	461	23
3) Jewish	42	2.1
4) Mormon (includes Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)	25	1.2
5) Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian)	13	.6
6) Islam/Muslim	13	.6
7) Other religion - Christian	14	.7
8) Other religion – non-Christian	51	2.5
9) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic	217	10.8
99) Don't know/Refused	41	2
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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81) [Verbatim response to the previous question: What is your religious preference - Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or an orthodox church such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church?] (RELIGVER)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

82) As I read a list, tell me which if any of these denominations you are affiliated with. [Answered only if RELGION= 1 or 7.] (RELDEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	380	33.4
2) Methodist	148	13
3) Lutheran	95	8.3
4) Presbyterian	58	5.1
5) Congregational or United Church of Christ	39	3.4
6) Nondenominational or Independent Church	133	11.7
7) Pentecostal	79	6.9
8) Episcopalian	28	2.5
9) Reformed	10	.9
10) Something else	87	7.6
11) Nothing in particular	79	6.9
99) Don't Know/Refused	2	.2
Missing	864
TOTAL	1138	100.0

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83) [Verbatim response to the previous question: As I read a list, tell me which if any of these denominations you are affiliated with. [Answered only if RELGION= 1 or 7.] (RELDEM_V)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

84) Would you describe yourself as a "born-again" or evangelical Christian, or not? [Answered if RELIGION= 1,2,4,5,or7.] (BORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	768	46.9
2) No	841	51.3
9) Don't Know/Refused	29	1.8
Missing	365
TOTAL	1638	100.0

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85) As I read from a list, please tell me which if any of the following descriptions apply to you. Pentecostal: does this apply to you, or not? [Answered only if RELIGION = 1,2,4,5, or 7.] (PENTECOS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, applies	257	15.7
2) No, does not apply	1305	79.6
9) Don't know/Refused	77	4.7
Missing	365
TOTAL	1639	100.0

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86) As I read from a list, please tell me which if any of the following descriptions apply to you. Charismatic: does this apply to you, or not? [Answered only if RELIGION = 1,2,4,5, or 7.] (CHARISMA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, applies	318	19.4
2) No, does not apply	1149	70.1
9) Don't know/Refused	172	10.5
Missing	365
TOTAL	1639	100.0

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87) As I read from a list, please tell me which if any of the following descriptions apply to you. Liberal or Progressive: does this apply to you, or not? [Answered only if RELIGION = 1,2,4,5, or 7.] (LIB_PROG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, applies	648	39.6
2) No, does not apply	876	53.5
9) Don't know/Refused	114	7
Missing	365
TOTAL	1638	100.0

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88) Do you think of yourself as a member of the religious right political movement, or not? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] (RIGHTMOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	112	11.1
2) No	861	85.5
9) Don't know/refused	34	3.4
Missing	996
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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89) Do you think of yourself as a member of the religious left political movement, or not? [Answered only if FORM = 1.] (LEFTMOVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	73	7.3
2) No	856	85.9
9) Don't know/refused	67	6.7
Missing	1007
TOTAL	996	100.0

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90) Aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than once a week	300	15
2) Once a week	494	24.7
3) Once or twice a month	303	15.1
4) A few times a year	365	18.2
5) Seldom	293	14.6
6) Never	235	11.7
9) Don't know/Refused	14	.7
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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91) How important would you say religion is in your own life: very important, fairly important, or not very important? (REL_IMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1204	60.1
2) Fairly important	484	24.2
3) Not very important	305	15.2
9) Don't know/Refused	10	.5
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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92) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out on the issue of abortion? [Answered if ATTEND = 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOABORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	649	59.2
2) No	430	39.2
9) Don't know/refused	18	1.6
Missing	906
TOTAL	1097	100.0

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93) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out on the issue of the situation in Iraq? [Answered if ATTEND= 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOIRAQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	581	53
2) No	505	46
9) Don't know/refused	11	1
Missing	906
TOTAL	1097	100.0

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94) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about the laws regarding homosexuality? [Answered if ATTEND= 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOLAHEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	563	51.4
2) No	520	47.4
9) Don't know/refused	13	1.2
Missing	906
TOTAL	1096	100.0

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95) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about hunger and poverty? [Answered if ATTEND= 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOHUNPOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1004	91.5
2) No	88	8
9) Don't know/refused	5	.5
Missing	906
TOTAL	1097	100.0

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96) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out on the issue of embryonic stem cell research? [Answered if ATTEND= 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOSTEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	259	23.6
2) No	810	73.8
9) Don't know/refused	28	2.6
Missing	906
TOTAL	1097	100.0

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97) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about evolution and intelligent design? [Answered if ATTEND= 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOEVOIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	435	39.7
2) No	629	57.4
9) Don't know/refused	32	2.9
Missing	906
TOTAL	1096	100.0

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98) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about laws regarding immigration? [Answered if ATTEND= 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOLAIM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	228	20.8
2) No	849	77.3
9) Don't know/refused	21	1.9
Missing	906
TOTAL	1098	100.0

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99) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about the environment? [Answered if ATTEND= 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SOENVIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	524	47.8
2) No	550	50.1
9) Don't know/refused	23	2.1
Missing	906
TOTAL	1097	100.0

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100) Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out on the issue of the death penalty? [Answered if ATTEND= 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] (SODEATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	336	30.6
2) No	734	66.9
9) Don't know/refused	27	2.5
Missing	906
TOTAL	1097	100.0

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101) Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? 1. The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word; 2. The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word; or 3. The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God. (FEELBIB)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.	700	34.9
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word.	863	43.1
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God.	362	18.1
4) Other (if volunteered)	33	1.6
9) Don't know/Refused (if volunteered)	45	2.2
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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102) As you may know, some Christians say they have the gift of what is called "speaking in tongues." How much have you heard about this practice? [Answered if FORM=2, RELIGION= 1,2,4,5, or, 7, and REL_IMP = 1.] (CHRISTON)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	299	55.8
2) A little [OR]	173	32.3
3) Nothing at all	60	11.2
9) Don't know/refused	4	.7
Missing	1466
TOTAL	536	100.0

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103) Do you, yourself ever speak or pray in tongues? [Answered if CHRISTON= 1 or 2.] (PRAYTON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	64	13.5
2) No	408	86.3
9) Don't know/refused	1	.2
Missing	1530
TOTAL	473	100.0

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104) About how often do you speak or pray in tongues? Would you say: once a week or more often, at least once a month, several times a year, or less often? [Answered if PRAYTON= 1.] (PRAYTON2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Once a week or more often	28	43.8
2) At least once a month	1	1.6
3) Several times a year	6	9.4
4) A few times a year	10	15.6
5) Less often (than a few times a year)	14	21.9
9) Don't know/refused	5	7.8
Missing	1939
TOTAL	64	100.0

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105) Do you believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ – that is, that Jesus will return to earth someday, or don't you believe this? [Answered if RELIGION= 1,2,4,5, or 7.] (SECCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, believe in the second coming	1293	78.9
2) No, don't believe in the second coming	274	16.7
9) Don't know/refused	72	4.4
Missing	365
TOTAL	1639	100.0

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106) Do you believe that Jesus will return to earth in your lifetime? [Answered if SECCOM= 1.] (RETLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	330	25.5
2) No	630	48.7
3) Unknowable/No one knows when Jesus will return	229	17.7
9) Don't know/refused	104	8
Missing	710
TOTAL	1293	100.0

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107) Do you believe that the specific time of Jesus Christ's return to earth is revealed in the prophecies contained in the Bible, or don't you think so? [Answered if SECCOM= 1.] (TIMEBIB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, the specific time of Christ's return to earth is revealed in the prophecies in the Bible.	538	41.6
2) Don't think the prophecies in the Bible reveal the specific time of Christ's return.	653	50.5
9) Don't know/refused	102	7.9
Missing	710
TOTAL	1293	100.0

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108) Which of the following statements comes closest to your view of Jesus' return to earth? 1. The world situation will steadily worsen and when it reaches a low point, Jesus will return to earth; 2. The world situation will gradually improve and when it reaches a high point, Jesus will return to earth; or 3. It is impossible to know the circumstances that will precede Jesus' return to earth. [Answered if SECCOM= 1.] (RETEARTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) The world situation will steadily worsen and when it reaches a low point, Jesus will return to earth.	555	42.9
2) The world situation will gradually improve and when it reaches a high point, Jesus will return to earth.	60	4.6
3) It is impossible to know the circumstances that will precede Jesus' return to earth.	615	47.6
9) Don't know/refused	63	4.9
Missing	710
TOTAL	1293	100.0

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109) Do you think that peoples and nations of the world can affect when Jesus Christ returns to earth, or is it not possible for humans to affect when Jesus returns to earth? [Answered if SECCOM= 1.] (AFRETURN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Peoples and nations can affect when Jesus Christ returns to earth.	384	29.7
2) It is not possible for humans to affect when Jesus returns to earth.	816	63.1
9) Don't know/refused	93	7.2
Missing	710
TOTAL	1293	100.0

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110) Now, just a few questions for statistical purposes only. What is your age? (AGE)

	TOTAL	%
18) 18	88	4.4
19) 19	27	1.4
20) 20	19	1
21) 21	22	1.1
22) 22	20	1
23) 23	26	1.3
24) 24	35	1.8
25) 25	40	2
26) 26	23	1.2
27) 27	24	1.2
28) 28	37	1.9
29) 29	45	2.3
30) 30	43	2.2
31) 31	31	1.6
32) 32	49	2.5
33) 33	20	1
34) 34	28	1.4
35) 35	35	1.8
36) 36	37	1.9
37) 37	33	1.7
38) 38	28	1.4
39) 39	39	2
40) 40	40	2
41) 41	36	1.8
42) 42	45	2.3
43) 43	36	1.8
44) 44	58	2.9
45) 45	49	2.5
46) 46	36	1.8
47) 47	38	1.9
48) 48	33	1.7
49) 49	41	2.1
50) 50	54	2.7
51) 51	29	1.5
52) 52	37	1.9
53) 53	42	2.1
54) 54	27	1.4
55) 55	39	2
56) 56	37	1.9
57) 57	30	1.5
58) 58	24	1.2
59) 59	37	1.9
60) 60	30	1.5
61) 61	19	1
62) 62	22	1.1
63) 63	18	.9
64) 64	24	1.2
65) 65	23	1.2
66) 66	20	1
67) 67	20	1
68) 68	22	1.1
69) 69	24	1.2
70) 70	21	1.1
71) 71	17	.9
72) 72	23	1.2
73) 73	15	.8
74) 74	13	.7
75) 75	27	1.4
76) 76	11	.6
77) 77	11	.6
78) 78	12	.6
79) 79	8	.4
80) 80	15	.8
81) 81	4	.2
82) 82	12	.6
83) 83	9	.5
84) 84	9	.5
85) 85	12	.6
86) 86	6	.3
87) 87	4	.2
88) 88	4	.2
89) 89	2	.1
90) 90	4	.2
91) 91	0	0
94) 94	0	0
97) 97 or older	1	.1
99) Don't know/Refused	21	1.1
TOTAL	2000	100.0

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111) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? [Interviewer did not read the list of responses.] (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None, or grade 1-8	49	2.4
2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)	227	11.3
3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)	705	35.2
4) Technical, trade, or vocational school after high school	41	2
5) Some college, no 4-year degree (including associate degree)	430	21.5
6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)	332	16.6
7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school	202	10.1
9) Don't know/Refused	16	.8
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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112) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (HISPANIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	226	11.3
2) No	1760	87.9
9) Don't know/Refused	17	.8
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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113) [If HISPANIC = 1 (Yes), ask: "Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race?" If HISPANIC = 2 or 9, ask: "What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race?"] (POPRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Asked: "Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race?"	226	11.3
2) Asked: "What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race?"	1777	88.7
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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114) Race (based on HISPANIC and POPRACE questions). [If HISPANIC = 1 (Yes), ask: "Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race?" If HISPANIC = 2 or 9, ask: "What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race?"] (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	1551	77.4
2) Black	236	11.8
3) Asian	26	1.3
4) Other or mixed race	167	8.3
9) Don't know/Refused	24	1.2
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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115) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1103	55
2) Divorced	250	12.5
3) Separated	59	2.9
4) Widowed	165	8.2
5) Never been married	409	20.4
9) Don't know/Refused	18	.9
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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116) Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 now living in your household? (PARENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	635	35.3
2) No	1156	64.2
9) Don't know/Refused	10	.6
Missing	202
TOTAL	1801	100.0

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117) Last year, that is in 2005, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	126	6.3
2) 10 to under $20,000	201	10
3) 20 to under $30,000	215	10.7
4) 30 to under $40,000	226	11.3
5) 40 to under $50,000	191	9.5
6) 50 to under $75,000	292	14.6
7) 75 to under $100,000	238	11.9
8) 100 to under $150,000	147	7.3
9) $150,000 or more	115	5.7
10) Don't know/Refused	252	12.6
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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118) These days, many people are so busy they can't find time to register to vote, or move around so often they don't get a chance to re-register. Are you NOW registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far? (REGIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, registered	1570	78.4
2) No, not registered	414	20.7
9) Don't know/Refused	19	.9
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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119) Are you absolutely certain that you are registered to vote, or is there a chance that your registration has lapsed because you moved or for some other reason? [Answered if REGIST= 1.] (REGICERT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely certain	1506	95.9
2) Chance registration has lapsed	60	3.8
9) Don't know/Refused	4	.3
Missing	433
TOTAL	1570	100.0

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120) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (PARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	576	28.8
2) Democrat	666	33.3
3) Independent	629	31.4
4) No preference	80	4
5) Other party	12	.6
9) Don't know/Refused	40	2
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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121) As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party? [Answered if PARTY = 3, 4 ,5,or 9.] (PARTYLEA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican Party	213	28
2) Democrat Party	290	38.1
9) Other/Don't know/Refused	259	34
Missing	1242
TOTAL	762	100.0

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122) In general, would you describe your political views as: very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, or very liberal? (POLVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	106	5.3
2) Conservative	567	28.3
3) Moderate	803	40.1
4) Liberal	310	15.5
5) Very liberal	121	6
9) Don't know/Refused	96	4.8
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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123) In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (VOTE04)

	TOTAL	%
1) Voted	1460	72.9
2) Did not vote (includes too young to vote)	513	25.6
8) Don't remember if voted	9	.4
9) Refused	21	1
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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124) Did you vote for Bush, Kerry or someone else? [Answered if VOTE04 = 1.] (BUKESE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bush	686	47
2) Kerry	633	43.4
3) Other candidate	67	4.6
4) Don't remember which candidate	12	.8
9) Refused	62	4.2
Missing	543
TOTAL	1460	100.0

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125) Do you own or rent your home? (OWNRENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Own	1391	69.5
2) Rent	490	24.5
3) Other arrangement	95	4.7
9) Don't know/Refused	26	1.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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126) Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	1048	52.3
2) Part-time	217	10.8
3) Not employed	711	35.5
9) Don't know/Refused	27	1.3
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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127) Are you, yourself, a veteran of the armed services? [If MARITAL = 1, also ask: "Is your husband/wife a veteran of armed services?"] (VETERAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, respondent	247	12.3
2) Yes, spouse	135	6.7
3) Yes, both	14	.7
4) Yes, respondent still active/in the reserves [VOL.]	14	.7
5) Yes, spouse still active/in the reserves [VOL.]	2	.1
6) Yes, both still active/in the reserves [VOL.]	2	.1
7) No	1569	78.4
9) Don't know/Refused [VOL.]	19	.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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128) Are you (or is your spouse) a member of a labor union? [Include spouse only if MARITAL=1.] (LABOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, respondent is	191	9.5
2) Yes, spouse is	83	4.1
3) Yes, both	22	1.1
4) No, Neither are	1683	84
9) Don't know/Refused	24	1.2
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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129) What is your ancestry or ethnic origin? [Answered only if RELIGION = 6 (Muslim).] (ANCESTRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Response given	11	84.6
9) Don't know/Refused	2	15.4
Missing	1990
TOTAL	13	100.0

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130) [Verbatim response. Recorded only 2 responses.] What is your ancestry or ethnic origin? [Answered only if RELIGION = 6 (Muslim).] (ANCESTR2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

131) In what country were you born? (COUNTRB)

	TOTAL	%
1) U.S.	8	61.5
2) Other (Specify)	5	38.5
9) Don't know/refused	0	0
Missing	1990
TOTAL	13	100.0

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132) [Verbatim response.] In what country were you born? [Answered if COUNTRY = 2.] (COUNTRB2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

133) In what country was your father born? (COUNTFA)

	TOTAL	%
1) U.S.	9	69.2
2) Other	4	30.8
9) Don't know/refused	0	0
Missing	1990
TOTAL	13	100.0

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134) [Verbatim response.] In what country was your father born? [Answered if COUNTFA = 2.] (COUNTFA2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

135) In what country was your mother born? (COUNTMO)

	TOTAL	%
1) U.S.	9	69.2
2) Other (Specify)	2	15.4
9) Don't know/refused	2	15.4
Missing	1990
TOTAL	13	100.0

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136) [Verbatim response.] In what country was your mother born? [Answered if COUNTMO = 2.] (COUNTMO2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

137) What is your zipcode? (ZIPCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2003	50438.46	29582.94

138) At a later date, news reporters may want to talk further with people who took part in this survey. Would you be willing to talk to a reporter about the survey topics at a convenient time? (CONTACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1146	57.2
2) No	815	40.7
9) Don't know/Refused	42	2.1
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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139) Language interview was conducted in (LANGUAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) English	1967	98.2
2) Spanish	36	1.8
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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140) End date of interview (ENDDATE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2003	60712.31	4.27

141) Day of the week (DAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Sunday	189	9.5
2) Monday	294	14.7
3) Tuesday	300	15
4) Wednesday	350	17.5
5) Thursday	319	16
6) Friday	373	18.7
7) Saturday	174	8.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	1999	100.0

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142) Commitment index (COMMIT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2003	5.39	2.76

143) Weight variable (WEIGHT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		1	0.631

144) Combined responses to questions GAYMAR and GAYCONST (regarding banning gay marriage). (GAYMAR_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor gay marriage	703	35.1
2) Oppose gay marriage and think amendment is good idea	605	30.2
3) Oppose gay marriage but think amendment is bad idea	479	23.9
4) Oppose gay marriage but don't know if amendment is good or bad idea	43	2.1
5) Don't know/Refused (on gay marriage questions)	174	8.7
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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145) Combined responses to questions GAYMAR and MARPUSH (regarding pushing legalizing gay marriage). (MARPUSHC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor gay marriage and say "push hard" to legalize	356	17.8
2) Favor gay marriage but say "do not push too hard"	289	14.4
3) Favor gay marriage but don't know on "push"	57	2.8
4) Oppose gay marriage	1127	56.3
5) Don't know on gay marriage	174	8.7
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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146) Combined abortion - 2 categories of the question ABGEN. ["Abortion should be generally available to those who want it" coded as pro-choice; "Abortion should be available but under stricter limits than it is now" coded as pro-choice; "Abortion should be against the law except in cases of rape, incest and to save the woman's life" coded as pro-life; "Abortion should not be permitted at all" coded as pro-life. [Answered only if FORM= 1.] (ABORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pro-Choice	514	51.6
2) Pro-Life	456	45.7
9) Don't know	27	2.7
Missing	1007
TOTAL	997	100.0

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147) Now, just a few questions for statistical purposes only. What is your age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-24	237	12
2) 25-34	341	17.2
3) 35-44	387	19.5
4) 45-64	667	33.7
5) 65+	350	17.7
Missing	21
TOTAL	1982	100.0

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148) Aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than once a week	300	15.1
2) Once a week	494	24.8
3) Once or twice a month	303	15.2
4) A few times a year	365	18.3
5) Seldom	293	14.7
6) Never	235	11.8
Missing	14
TOTAL	1990	100.0

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149) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? [Interviewer did not read the list of responses.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None, or grade 1-8	49	2.5
2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)	227	11.4
3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)	705	35.5
4) Some college, no 4-year degree (or Vocational or Technical degree AFTER high school)	472	23.8
6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)	332	16.7
7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school	202	10.2
Missing	16
TOTAL	1987	100.0

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150) Sex (enter the respondent's sex) (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	964	48.1
2) Female	1039	51.9
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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151) Last year, that is in 2005, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
2) Less than $20,000	326	18.6
3) 20 to under $30,000	215	12.3
4) 30 to under $50,000	417	23.8
6) 50 to under $75,000	292	16.7
7) 75 to under $100,000	238	13.6
9) $100,000 or more	262	15
Missing	252
TOTAL	1750	100.0

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152) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1103	55.5
2) Divorced	250	12.6
3) Separated	59	3
4) Widowed	165	8.3
5) Never been married	409	20.6
Missing	18
TOTAL	1986	100.0

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