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2.) PEACE1: Agree or disagree: Peacemaking is a central declaration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 3.) PEACE2: Christians are called to be peacemakers wherever they encounter brokenness and injustice. 4.) PEACE3: It is important that peacemaking be central to the ministries of the Presbyterian Church (USA. 5.) PEACE4: Agree or disagree: The Presbyterian Church (USA) devotes too much attention to peacemaking issues. 6.) PEACE5: The congregations of the Presbyterian Church (USA) need to be more involved in peacemaking. 7.) PEACPROG: How familiar are you with the Peacemaking Program of the Presbyterian Church (USA)? 8.) PRESBYUN: Aware that PC(USA) Peacemaking Program includes the Presbyterian United Nations Office in New York? 9.) COMMPEAC: Familiar w/ "commitment to Peacemaking" sessions promise peacemaking by integrate into congregation 10.) COMPEAC2: [ASK ONLY IF COMMPEAC=1 "YES"]Has your session adopted the "Commitment to Peacemaking"? 11.) SEEKFAIT: Familiar "Seeking to Be Faithful Together:Guidelines for Presbyterians During Times of Disagreement" 12.) CONGCONF: Have you had any conflicts in your congregation over the last several years? 13.) CONFLCT1: IF CONGCONF=1 "YES"]Was "Seeking to Be Faithful" used by the session as it addressed such conflict? 14.) CONFLCT2: [ASK ONLY IF CONFLCT1=1 "YES"]Was "Seeking to Be Faithful" of help in resolving the conflict? 15.) INVLVED1: Your congregation. Attendance by one or more members at a PC(USA) peacemaking conference. 16.) INVLVED2: Presbyterian Peacemaking Program your congregation. Hosting an International Peacemaker. 17.) INVLVED3: Your congregation has made use of. Participation by one or more members in a United Nations Seminar. 18.) INVLVED4: Use of Bible studies or other printed resources of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. 19.) INVLVED5: Your congregation. Participation by one or more members in a Peacemaking Travel Study Seminar. 20.) INVLVED6: Visited the Peacemaking Program's Web site (www.pcusa.org/peacemaking) for information or resources. 21.) EFFORTS1: Your congregation involved over past 2 years. Worship (passing the peace, prayers for peace, etc.). 22.) EFFORTS2: Your congregation involved over past 2 years. A study group or study course on peacemaking in Bible 23.) EFFORTS3: Est peacemaking committee or by incorporating peacemaking into the work of another committee(s). 24.) EFFORTS4: Teaching non-violent conflict resolution skills to children & youth in the church and/or community. 25.) EFFORTS5: A study of human rights, arms control and disarmament, globalization, or sustainable development. 26.) EFFORTS6: Your congregation involved over past 2 years. A study of the war on terrorism since September 11th. 27.) EFFORTS7: A congregation. A study of international issues involving conflict (e.g., in Middle East, etc.) 28.) EFFORTS8: Letter writing or other public policy advocacy efforts support legislation on peace & justice issues 29.) EFFORTS9: Your congregation past 2 yrs. Recycling, energy reduction, and other concerns for the environment. 30.) EFFRTS10: Your congregation has been involved over the past two years. Other (specify). 31.) PEACE911: Since September 11th, has your congregation's involvement in peacemaking: 32.) PEACOFFR: Did your congregation receive the Peacemaking Offering in 2001? 33.) PEACOFF2: Did you or another member of your household make a contribution to this special offering? 34.) PCINVOLV: How involved are you, personally, in your congregation's peacemaking activities? 35.) INTRFTH1: Congregation participated interfaith worship service in last 2 yrs? Interfaith worship service 36.) INTRFTH2: Congregation participated interfaith worship service in last 2 yrs? Other interfaith gathering 37.) INTRDIAL: PC(USA) involve encourage & develop interfaith dialogue btw Christians & followers of other religion 38.) PEACCOMM: Does your presbytery have a Peacemaking Committee? 39.) PCACT1: Where armed conflicts around world, you favor or oppose PC(USA)? Praying for the affected peoples. 40.) PCACT2: Where armed conflicts around world, you favor or oppose PC(USA)? Advocating basic human rights. 41.) PCACT3: Armed conflict favor or oppose PC(USA)? Support peacemake work of partner churches in the area 42.) PCACT4: Where armed conflicts around world, you favor or oppose PC(USA)? Encouraging humanitarian efforts. 43.) PCACT5: Where armed conflicts around world, you favor or oppose PC(USA)? Support positions of US govt 44.) PCACT6: Armed conflict,PC(USA)? Develop relevant policy thats debated & voted at annual General Assembly mtg 45.) WARNEWS: PC(USA) more active role provide new stories on war-torn areas of world by collect &disseminate info 46.) AGREE1: US govt more prevent nuclear bomb materials from former Soviet Union to hand of terrorist/rogue govt 47.) AGREE2: The church should quit trying to influence the government on matters of war and peace. 48.) AGREE3: The church has a role in defending other faith communities that are the targets of hate crime. 49.) AGREE4: Peacemaking requires strong international institutions such as the United Nations. 50.) AGREE5: It would be unwise for US to unilaterally back out of treaties that limit test of nuclear weapons 51.) AGREE6: Government actions since September 11th pose a threat to civil liberties in the United States. 52.) AGREE7: Long-run benefit develop missile defense shield outweigh short-run problem break ABM Treaty w/Russia 53.) AGREE8: Indicate whether you agree or disagree: War is a necessary evil in an unjust world. 54.) AGREE9: US govt should lessen its military support to Israel, Egypt, and other Middle East governments. 55.) AGREE10: The U.S. government should reduce its military support to the government of Colombia. 56.) JUSTWAR1: Just reason for US govt to go to war? The protection of U.S. economic interests abroad. 57.) JUSTWAR2: Just reason for US govt to go to war? The protection of human rights of people in another country. 58.) JUSTWAR3: Just reason for US govt to go to war? Replace gov't that seems to be hostile to our way of life 59.) JUSTWAR4: Reason US gov't go to war? Punishment of another govt for act of terrorism believed not support govt 60.) JUSTWAR5: Just reason US gov't go to war? Protect our country after having been attacked by another country 61.) JUSTWAR6: Reason US gov't go to war? Protect country closely allied w/us that been attacked by another country 62.) JUSTWAR7: Just reason US gov't go to war? To live up to the demands of treaties that we have signed. 63.) JUSTWAR8: Just reason US gov't go to war? To preemptively destroy weapons of mass destruction. 64.) JUSTWAR9: Just reasons for the United States government to go to war? None of the above. 65.) JSTWAR10: Would be just reasons for the United States government to go to war? Other (specify). 66.) TWOSTATE: Support "two-state solution" in Middle East—both the state of Israel and a state of Palestine 67.) MIDEAST: Peace to Middle East Israel withdraw Arab lands if Arab return recognize Israel's right exist nation 68.) CHNGE911: Do you think the events of September 11th have changed this country in a lasting way, or not? 69.) CHANGE2: [ASK ONLY IF CHNGE911=1 "YES"]Is it a change for the better or for the worse? 70.) USVTERR: Do you think the U.S. campaign against terrorism is going very well, fairly well, or not well at all 71.) VIEWTERR: To what extent, if any, does your Christian faith influence your perspective on the war on terrorism 72.) TERRCONC: Concern about the possibility there will be more major terrorist attacks in the United States? 73.) SURVEY: Survey form 76.) ENRLPRES: Are you presently enrolled in a graduate school, seminary, or theological school? 77.) ENRLDEGR: [IF YES TO ENRLPRES] Degree? 79.) BEF_SEM: Before enter seminary for your B.D or M.Div.,were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career 82.) OTH_DEG: One or more other graduate degrees from seminary or other school of theological edu(besides BD/MDiv) 83.) ODEG_MCE: Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s). Has received M.C.E./M.R.E. 85.) OYR_MCE: Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s). School received M.C.E./M.R.E. 86.) ODEG_MA: IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s). Has received M.A. 89.) ODEG_THM: Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) has received Th.M./S.T.M. 92.) ODEG_DMN: YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s). Has received D.Min. 95.) ODEG_PHD: Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s). Has received Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. 98.) ODEG_OTH: Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s). Has received other degree. 100.) OYR_OTH: Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s). School received other degree. 101.) HIGH_DEG: Highest level of formal edu you have attained besides your theological or Christian edu training? 102.) EMP_CAT1: What category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? First response. 103.) EMP_CAT2: What category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? Second response. 104.) PSTRTIME: Currently serve as pastor in one or more congregations, you consider yourself full-time or part-time 108.) PSTRNUM1: How many congregations do you currently serve as pastor? 110.) PSTRYOKE: [IF "TWO OR MORE" TO PSTR_NUM1] Are some or all of these congregations yoked as a larger parish? 112.) NPAR_FUL: Is your non-parish job or ministry full-time or part-time? 114.) NPAR_JB1: In what type of non-parish job or ministry are you currently employed? First response. 115.) NPAR_JB2: In what type of non-parish job or ministry are you currently employed? Second response. 117.) NPAR_IN2: In what type of institution do you work? Second response. 118.) NPAR_AFF: Is this organization affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA)? 120.) PAR_ACTV: When you were growing up, say ages 10 to 12, how active were your parents in church? 122.) RELPAST: Relatives serve as pastor,Christian edu,mission workers,or full-time ministry for Presbyterian/other 124.) DADPAST: [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My father.D 125.) MOMPAST: [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My mother.D 126.) GDADPAST: IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My grandfather.D 127.) GMOMPAST: IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My grandmother.D 128.) SONPAST: [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My son.D 129.) DAUGPAST: [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My daughter. 130.) SIBPAST: [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? A brother or sister. 131.) OTHPAST: [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) Other. 132.) RELCRCH: Relatives served as pastor,Christian educators,mission workers,full-time ministry Presbyterian/other 134.) DADCRCH: [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My father. 135.) MOMCRCH: [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My mother. 136.) GDADCRCH: [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My grandfather. 137.) GMOMCRCH: [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My grandmother. 138.) SONCRCH: [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My son. 139.) DAUGCRCH: [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) My daughter. 140.) SIBCRCH: YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) A brother or sister. 141.) OTHCRCH: [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) Other. 142.) LIB_CONS: Which of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? 143.) INSP_GOD: Do you believe that some or all of the Bible was inspired by God? 144.) INSPMUCH: [IF YES TO INSP_GOD] How much of what the Bible contains do you believe was inspired by God? 145.) CREA_TRU: The account of Creation presented in Genesis - (Check the one box that best describes your view) 146.) BIBL_ACC: Which statement best summarizes your view of the Bible? (Check one box) 147.) IND_BEL: An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. 148.) ALL_RELS: All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. 149.) BYND_DTH: Extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. There is a life beyond death. 150.) JES_TRUE: Extent you agree or disagree. The only absolute truth for humanity is in Jesus Christ. 151.) JES_SAVE: Extent you agree or disagree. Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. 152.) SHAR_FTH: Extent you agree or disagree. It is important to share my faith with other people. 153.) DEVL_XST: Extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. The Devil (Satan) really exists. 154.) JES_VRGN: Extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. Jesus was born of a virgin. 155.) OFT_BPRI: Approximately how frequently do you engage in the activity? Read the Bible privately. 156.) OFT_BFAM: Approximately how frequently do you engage in the activity? Read the Bible with family or friends. 157.) OFT_BGRP: Approximately how frequently do you engage in the activity? Attend a Bible study group. 158.) OFT_PPRI: Approximately how frequently do you engage in the activity? Pray privately. 159.) OFT_PFAM: Approximately how frequently do you engage in the activity? Pray with family or friends. 160.) OFT_PGRP: Approximately how frequently do you engage in the activity? Attend a prayer group. 161.) JES_RTRN: Do you believe that Jesus will return to earth some day? 162.) RTRN2000: Jesus's return is more likely in 2000, less likely in 2000, or as likely then as in any other year? 163.) PLAN_NYR: Do you currently have plans for this coming New Year's Eve (Dec. 31, 1999)? 164.) PLAN_USU: Celebrating/commemorating end 1999 & begin 2000 diff how you usually mark end one year & begin new 165.) PLAN_DO1: [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] What do you plan to do? - First response 166.) PLAN_DO2: [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] What do you plan to do? - Second response 167.) NEW_SERV: Your congregation hold a worship service on New Year's Eve/Day to mark the transition to 2000? 168.) Y2KSOCI: What disruptions do you think Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000- in US society generally 169.) Y2KCOMM: What disruptions do you think Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000- in your local community 170.) Y2KCRCH: What disruptions do you think Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000 - in your local church? 171.) Y2KLIFE: What disruptions you think Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000- in your own personal life 172.) SEX2: What is your sex? 174.) HOME: Which of the categories below most closely describes the place in which you currently live? 175.) MAR_STAT: What is your present marital status? 176.) MAR_EVER: If not currently married, have you ever been married? 177.) EDUCSPOU: Highest level of edu completed by you and, if married, by your spouse? Spouse's educational level. 178.) PREV_MAR: If currently married, have you ever had a previous marriage (or marriages)? 179.) SPOUEMP1: Employment status & if married, employment of your spouse. Employment status of spouse, 1st response 180.) SPOUEMP2: Employment status & if married, employment of your spouse. Employment status of spouse, 2nd response 184.) SPOUWORS: How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at your congregation? 185.) SPOUCONG: Is your husband or wife a member of the same congregation which you serve or attend? 186.) SPOUMIN: Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? 187.) SPOUCAL1: Which statements apply to your husband or wife's current call? (Check all that apply) First response 188.) SPOUCAL2: Which statements apply to your husband or wife's current call?(Check all that apply) Second response 189.) NO_KIDS: How many children do you have? Include legally adoped; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted 190.) DEM_REP: Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? 191.) HH_SIZE: How many, include self, live in your household? (No count students live elsewhere while college) 192.) HH_UNDR6: Total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are under six years of age? 193.) HH_6-12: Total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are 6-12 years of age? 194.) HH_13-17: Total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are 13-17 years of age? 195.) HH_18-24: Total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are 18-24 years of age? 196.) HH_25UP: Total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are 25 years of age & over 197.) HH_TYPE: Which best describes all the people in the household in which you live 198.) HOM_NOW: Is the home in which you currently live: 199.) HOM_94: Where did you live five years ago, in October 1994? 201.) RACE1: What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply) First response 202.) RACE2: What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply) Second response 207.) MNY_OUTS: During the last yr, how much you & family contribute to all religious groups/causes outside PC(USA) 208.) MNY_NREL: During last yr, you & family contribute to non-religious charities, community orgs, social causes 211.) SAMPLE: Sample 212.) I-AGE: What is your present age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) 213.) I-GENDER: What is your sex? (Recoded for use with online analysis) 214.) I-INCOME: Total family income from all sources before taxes during 1998 (Recoded for use with online analysis) 215.) I-PARTYID: Think of yourself as Democrat, Independent, Republican, other(Recoded for use with online analysis) 216.) I-RACE: Your race of origin? (Check all that apply) First response (Recoded for use with online analysis)

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