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Spirit and Power: Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa

Data Archive > International Surveys and Data > Multiple Nation Surveys > Codebook


All frequencies weighted by 5) GPWGT;
(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)
1) Country name (COUNTRY)
TOTAL%
8) South Africa800100
TOTAL800100.0
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2) Identification number (PSRAID)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL800104926.29228.43
3) Sample type (SAMPLE)
TOTAL%
1) General Public Sample800100
2) Oversample of Renewalists00
TOTAL800100.0
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4) Is the respondent a non-renewalist, Pentecostal, or Charismatic? Pentecostal is defined as belonging to a Pentecostal denomination or church, as indicated by responses labeled "coded as Pentecostal" in the Q4SAF. Charismatic is defined as non-Pentecostal Christians, who describe themselves as Pentecostal in question Q5C, or as Charismatic in question Q5D, or who say they speak or pray in tongues at least several times a year in the survey question named TONGUES. (RENEWLST)
TOTAL%
0) Non-renewalist52765.9
1) Pentecostal (as coded in Q4SAF)779.6
2) Charismatic (as indicated in questions Q5C, Q5D, or TONGUES)19624.5
TOTAL800100.0
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5) Weight for use in analyzing general public samples in each country (GPWGT)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL0.7040.746
6) Weight for use in analyzing renewalists in each country (PENTWGT)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL8000.500.93
7) Now thinking about (survey country), overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in our country today? (SATISFY)
TOTAL%
1) Satisfied40450.4
2) Dissatisfied36845.9
8) Don't know263.2
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL801100.0
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8) Thinking now about religion, how important is religion in your life? Is it the single most important thing, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? [This question was asked in all countries.] (RELIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Single most important thing16921.1
2) Very important46157.6
3) Somewhat important11314.1
4) Not too important324
5) Not at all important192.4
8) Don't know4.5
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL800100.0
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9) Do you consider yourself as belonging to a particular religion? If yes, which one: Roman Catholic; Protestant; Muslim; Hindu; African Independent Christian (AIC) (such as Zion Christian Church, another Zionist Church, or an Apostolic Church); African Traditional Religion (ATR); Jehovah's Witness; Jewish; No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic; Other religion? [Question asked in South Africa.] (Q3SAF)
TOTAL%
1) Roman Catholic8410.5
2) Protestant32941.1
3) Muslim253.1
4) Hindu253.1
5) African Independent Christian (AIC) (such as…)21927.3
6) African Traditional Religion (ATR)111.4
7) Jehovah's Witness151.9
8) Jewish6.7
10) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic759.4
97) Other religion91.1
98) Don't know3.4
TOTAL801100.0
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10) [Ask in South Africa if Q3SAF = 2 "Protestant" or 5 "African Independent Christian (AIC)"] As I read a list, tell me which, if any, of these denominations you are affiliated with. Anglican Church; Dutch Reformed; Methodist; Zion Christian Church; Another Zionist Church; An Apostolic Church; South African Assemblies of God; Apostolic Faith Mission; Full Gospel Church of God; Another Pentecostal or neo-Charismatic church (such as International Fellowship of Charismatic Churches, International Fellowship of Christian Churches); Another indigenous denomination; Another Protestant denomination (such as Uniting Reformed, Lutheran, or Presbyterian); Nondenominational or Independent Church; Something else. (Q4SAF)
TOTAL%
1) Anglican Church468.4
2) Dutch Reformed6511.8
3) Methodist7814.2
4) Zion Christian Church8114.8
5) Another Zionist Church539.7
6) An Apostolic Church7613.8
7) South African Assemblies of God [Coded as Pentecostal]81.5
8) Apostolic Faith Mission [Coded as Pentecostal]132.4
9) Full Gospel Church of God [Coded as Pentecostal]152.7
10) Another Pentecostal or neo-Charismatic church [Coded as Pentecostal]417.5
11) Another indigenous denomination81.5
12) Another Protestant denomination488.7
14) Something else162.9
98) Don't know00
99) Refused1.2
Missing298 
TOTAL549100.0
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11) [Ask if Christian] As I read from a list, please tell me which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does this apply to you or not: Evangelical Christian [If respondent is Catholic, replace with "Evangelical Catholic"]? (Q5_A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, applies30847.5
2) No, does not apply30647.2
8) Don't know314.8
9) Refused3.5
Missing166 
TOTAL648100.0
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12) [Ask if Christian] As I read from a list, please tell me which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does this apply to you or not: Born-again Christian [If respondent is Catholic, replace with "Born-again Catholic"]? (Q5_B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, applies20131.1
2) No, does not apply42365.4
8) Don't know203.1
9) Refused3.5
Missing166 
TOTAL647100.0
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13) [Ask if Christian] As I read from a list, please tell me which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does this apply to you or not: Pentecostal Christian [If respondent is Catholic, replace with "Pentecostal Catholic"]? (Q5_C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, applies11818.2
2) No, does not apply47373.1
8) Don't know528
9) Refused4.6
Missing166 
TOTAL647100.0
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14) [Ask if Christian] As I read from a list, please tell me which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does this apply to you or not: Charismatic Christian [If respondent is Catholic, replace with "Charismatic Catholic"]? (Q5_D)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, applies10215.8
2) No, does not apply46972.6
8) Don't know7111
9) Refused4.6
Missing166 
TOTAL646100.0
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15) How often do you pray to God outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (PRAY_OUT)
TOTAL%
1) Every day49962.4
2) More than once a week9912.4
3) Once a week688.5
4) At least once a month263.3
5) Several times a year202.5
6) Less often496.1
7) Never394.9
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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16) How often do you speak or pray in tongues: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] (TONGUES)
TOTAL%
1) Every day304.2
2) More than once a week233.2
3) Once a week324.4
4) At least once a month152.1
5) Several times a year131.8
6) Less often405.5
7) Never55076.2
8) Don't know152.1
9) Refused4.6
Missing80 
TOTAL722100.0
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17) How often do you participate in prayer groups, Scripture study groups or religious education programs: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (GROUPS)
TOTAL%
1) Every day384.8
2) More than once a week698.6
3) Once a week16620.8
4) At least once a month506.3
5) Several times a year253.1
6) Less often799.9
7) Never33041.3
8) Don't know101.3
9) Refused334.1
TOTAL800100.0
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18) How often do you listen to religious radio or watch religious television programs: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (RADIO_TV)
TOTAL%
1) Every day10513.1
2) More than once a week15519.4
3) Once a week24630.8
4) At least once a month526.5
5) Several times a year202.5
6) Less often678.4
7) Never13216.5
8) Don't know81
9) Refused151.9
TOTAL800100.0
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19) How often do you share your faith with non-believers: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (SHARE_F)
TOTAL%
1) Every day8410.5
2) More than once a week9011.3
3) Once a week8010
4) At least once a month739.1
5) Several times a year779.6
6) Less often11814.8
7) Never24831
8) Don't know91.1
9) Refused202.5
TOTAL799100.0
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20) How often do you read scripture outside of religious services: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (READ_OUT)
TOTAL%
1) Every day16420.5
2) More than once a week9311.6
3) Once a week9411.7
4) At least once a month759.4
5) Several times a year587.2
6) Less often8010
7) Never20425.5
8) Don't know111.4
9) Refused222.7
TOTAL801100.0
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21) How often do you fast: would you say every day, more than once a week, once a week, at least once a month, several times a year, less often or never? [Question asked in all countries.] (FAST)
TOTAL%
1) Every day4.5
2) More than once a week162
3) Once a week364.5
4) At least once a month546.8
5) Several times a year567
6) Less often9311.6
7) Never49862.3
8) Don't know6.8
9) Refused374.6
TOTAL800100.0
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22) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in Hell? (HELL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes50362.9
2) No24330.4
8) Don't know526.5
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL800100.0
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23) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in Heaven? (HEAVEN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes69386.6
2) No759.4
8) Don't know324
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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24) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in the Rapture of the Church, that is, that before the world comes to an end, the religiously faithful will be saved and taken up to Heaven? [Question asked only if respondent is Christian.] (RAPTURE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes47473.3
2) No9715
8) Don't know7010.8
9) Refused6.9
Missing166 
TOTAL647100.0
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25) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in God? [Question asked only if respondent indicates any of the following: no religion, not a believer, atheist, or agnostic.] (GOD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes6790.5
2) No56.8
8) Don't know22.7
9) Refused00
Missing1059 
TOTAL74100.0
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26) Have you always been a [if answer given in Q4, insert religious affiliation from Q4; otherwise, insert religious affiliation from Q3]? Question asked in United States if respondent belongs to a particular religion. In all other countries, question asked of all respondents. (REL_ALWS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes65181.4
2) No12515.6
8) Don't know202.5
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL800100.0
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27) What were you before? [Question asked only in South Africa if REL_ALWS = 2 "No."] (Q9SAF)
TOTAL%
1) Roman Catholic2318.4
2) Protestant6048
3) Muslim1.8
4) Hindu32.4
5) African Independent Christian (AIC)1915.2
6) African Traditional Religion (ATR)43.2
7) Jehovah's Witness1.8
8) Jewish00
10) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic32.4
97) Other religion54
98) Don't know1.8
99) Refused54
Missing959 
TOTAL125100.0
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28) How old were you when you changed your religion to your present religion? ___ years [Asked only if REL_ALWS = 2 "No."] (CHANGE)
TOTAL%
5) 51.8
9) 91.8
10) 1021.5
11) 1121.5
12) 1264.6
13) 1332.3
14) 1432.3
15) 15118.5
16) 1653.8
17) 1721.5
18) 18118.5
19) 1921.5
20) 2043.1
21) 2153.8
22) 2232.3
23) 2321.5
24) 241.8
25) 2596.9
26) 2621.5
27) 2721.5
28) 281.8
29) 2932.3
30) 3053.8
31) 311.8
32) 3221.5
33) 331.8
34) 3400
35) 3532.3
36) 361.8
38) 3821.5
39) 3932.3
40) 4043.1
41) 4143.1
42) 421.8
43) 431.8
45) 451.8
46) 461.8
47) 471.8
49) 4900
50) 5021.5
53) 531.8
59) 5921.5
63) 631.8
65) 6500
70) 701.8
97) 97 or older00
98) Don't know107.7
99) Refused1.8
Missing959 
TOTAL130100.0
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29) 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? [Question asked of all respondents in Chile, Guatemala, South Korea, and the United States. In all other countries, question asked only if respondent is not Muslim.] (ATTEND)
TOTAL%
1) More than once a week12416
2) Once a week29838.5
3) Once or twice a month10513.5
4) A few times a year8611.1
5) Seldom668.5
6) Never8911.5
8) Don't know6.8
9) Refused1.1
Missing31 
TOTAL775100.0
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30) On average, how often do you attend the mosque for salah and Jum'ah Prayer? [Question asked only of Muslims in Brazil, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, and South Africa.] (ATTEND_M)
TOTAL%
1) More than once a week1040
2) Once a week for Jum'ah832
3) Once or twice a month14
4) A few times a year28
5) Seldom312
6) Never14
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
Missing1106 
TOTAL25100.0
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31) When you attend religious services, how often do they include people speaking tongues, prophesying, praying for miraculous or divine healings, or displaying physical signs of the spirit such as laughing and shaking: would you say always, frequently, occasionally, or never? [Question only asked if respondent is Christian and attends religious services more than "never."] (TONGUES2)
TOTAL%
1) Always9315
2) Frequently9916
3) Occasionally13822.3
4) Never26843.3
8) Don't know203.2
9) Refused1.2
Missing199 
TOTAL619100.0
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32) Have you ever experienced or witnessed a divine healing of an illness or injury? (HEALING)
TOTAL%
1) Yes30638.3
2) No48660.8
8) Don't know7.9
9) Refused00
TOTAL799100.0
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33) Have you ever given or interpreted prophecy? (PROPHECY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes21827.3
2) No56770.9
8) Don't know151.9
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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34) Have you ever received a definite answer to a specific prayer request? (ANSWER)
TOTAL%
1) Yes44755.8
2) No33742.1
8) Don't know162
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL801100.0
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35) Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? (REVELAT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes26533.1
2) No50663.3
8) Don't know273.4
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL800100.0
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36) Have you ever experienced or witnessed the devil or evil spirits being driven out of a person? (DEVIL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes26032.5
2) No52465.5
8) Don't know141.8
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL800100.0
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37) Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The first one is: there are clear guidelines about what's good or evil that apply to everyone regardless of their situation. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (GOODEVIL)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree40450.4
2) Mostly agree32540.6
3) Mostly disagree243
4) Completely disagree212.6
98) Don't know263.2
99) Refused1.1
TOTAL801100.0
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38) Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (MIRACLES)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree31739.6
2) Mostly agree23729.6
3) Mostly disagree8510.6
4) Completely disagree10413
98) Don't know577.1
99) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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39) Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (ANGELS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree33141.4
2) Mostly agree28035
3) Mostly disagree637.9
4) Completely disagree506.3
98) Don't know718.9
99) Refused4.5
TOTAL799100.0
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40) [Question asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. [IF CHRISTIAN: Christians] [IF JEWISH: Jews] [IF MUSLIM: Muslims] [IF OTHER RELIGION: INSERT RELIGION] [IF ELSE: Religious people] ____ have a duty to convert people of other religious faiths to ___ [IF CHRISTIAN: Christianity] [IF JEWISH: Judaism] [IF MUSLIM: Islam] [IF OTHER RELIGION: INSERT RELGION][IF ELSE: their religious faith]. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (CONVERT)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree15421.3
2) Mostly agree26436.6
3) Mostly disagree11015.2
4) Completely disagree13919.3
98) Don't know517.1
99) Refused4.6
Missing80 
TOTAL722100.0
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41) [Question asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. [IF CHRISTIAN: Christians] [IF JEWISH: Jews] [IF MUSLIM: Muslims] [IF OTHER RELIGION: INSERT RELIGION][IF ELSE: Religious people] ______ have a responsibility to work for justice for the poor. (WORK)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree26536.7
2) Mostly agree29340.6
3) Mostly disagree7610.5
4) Completely disagree466.4
98) Don't know425.8
99) Refused00
Missing80 
TOTAL722100.0
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42) [Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith. (PROSPER)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree40050.6
2) Mostly agree23229.3
3) Mostly disagree526.6
4) Completely disagree638
98) Don't know425.3
99) Refused2.3
Missing12 
TOTAL791100.0
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43) [Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith. (HEALTH)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree44656.5
2) Mostly agree23529.8
3) Mostly disagree455.7
4) Completely disagree263.3
98) Don't know364.6
99) Refused1.1
Missing12 
TOTAL789100.0
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44) [Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections. (POLITICS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree16921.4
2) Mostly agree15319.4
3) Mostly disagree11815
4) Completely disagree25332.1
98) Don't know9211.7
99) Refused4.5
Missing12 
TOTAL789100.0
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45) [Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior. (AIDS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree22428.4
2) Mostly agree14518.4
3) Mostly disagree8410.6
4) Completely disagree26233.2
98) Don't know708.9
99) Refused5.6
Missing12 
TOTAL790100.0
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46) Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]? (SCRIPTUR)
TOTAL%
1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR47559.4
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR20625.8
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God526.5
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE)5.6
8) Don't know577.1
9) Refused5.6
TOTAL800100.0
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47) Which of the following is most important to you: your continent, your nationality, your religion, or your ethnic group? (MOSTIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Your continent719.8
2) Your nationality13018
3) Your religion42558.8
4) Your ethnic group8511.8
8) Don't know6.8
9) Refused6.8
Missing80 
TOTAL723100.0
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48) [Question asked if respondent is Christian.] Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The first one is: if enough people were brought to Christ, social ills would take care of themselves. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (ILLS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree29745.8
2) Mostly agree21232.7
3) Mostly disagree629.6
4) Completely disagree406.2
8) Don't know375.7
9) Refused00
Missing166 
TOTAL648100.0
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49) [Question asked if respondent is Christian.] Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Belief in Jesus Christ is the only way to be saved from eternal damnation. (ONLYWAY)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree36756.7
2) Mostly agree18829.1
3) Mostly disagree406.2
4) Completely disagree294.5
8) Don't know233.6
9) Refused00
Missing166 
TOTAL647100.0
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50) [Question asked if respondent is Christian.] Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Jesus will return to earth in my lifetime. (RETURN)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree15323.6
2) Mostly agree12819.8
3) Mostly disagree497.6
4) Completely disagree12218.8
8) Don't know19229.6
9) Refused4.6
Missing166 
TOTAL648100.0
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51) Turning to another subject, suppose you could choose between different kinds of jobs. Which one would you prefer: being an employee or being self-employed? (EMPLOY)
TOTAL%
1) Being an employee23329.1
2) Being self employed53466.8
3) Neither/None273.4
8) Don't know6.8
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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52) To what extent, if at all, do you think our country benefits from the greater influence of international business practices, trade, ideas, communication and products such as international foods and TV programs from other countries: would you say to a great extent, moderate extent, small extent, or not at all? (INTERNA)
TOTAL%
1) Great extent31539.4
2) Moderate extent27334.1
3) Small extent10913.6
4) Not at all465.8
5) Harms our country00
8) Don't know7.9
9) Refused506.3
TOTAL800100.0
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53) Thinking about your own personal finances, how would you rate your own personal financial situation: would you say you are in excellent shape, good shape, only fair shape or poor shape? (FINANCE)
TOTAL%
1) Excellent shape415.1
2) Good shape18022.5
3) Only fair shape36445.4
4) Poor shape20525.6
8) Don't know81
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL801100.0
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54) Over the course of the next year, do you think the financial situation of you and your family will improve a lot, improve some, get a little worse, get a lot worse, or stay the same? (FINANCE2)
TOTAL%
1) Improve a lot10312.9
2) Improve some42252.7
3) Get a little worse567
4) Get a lot worse354.4
5) Stay the same11414.2
8) Don't know688.5
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL801100.0
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55) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is hard work a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success? (HARDWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Very important69586.9
2) Somewhat important9311.6
3) Not too important81
4) Not at all important4.5
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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56) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is fate a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success? (FATE)
TOTAL%
1) Very important27934.9
2) Somewhat important28135.1
3) Not too important15118.9
4) Not at all important718.9
8) Don't know182.3
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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57) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Are people's parent's economic situations very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important factors in people's economic success? (ECONPAR)
TOTAL%
1) Very important31939.8
2) Somewhat important29236.5
3) Not too important12015
4) Not at all important556.9
8) Don't know141.7
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL801100.0
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58) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is faith in God a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success? (FAITH_GD)
TOTAL%
1) Very important59574.4
2) Somewhat important14618.3
3) Not too important243
4) Not at all important253.1
8) Don't know101.3
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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59) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Are government policies very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important factors in people's economic success? (GOVPOLIC)
TOTAL%
1) Very important24330.4
2) Somewhat important31639.5
3) Not too important15419.3
4) Not at all important668.3
8) Don't know212.6
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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60) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Are personal connections and contracts very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important factors in people's economic success? (CONNECT)
TOTAL%
1) Very important33742.1
2) Somewhat important34342.9
3) Not too important718.9
4) Not at all important364.5
8) Don't know111.4
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL800100.0
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61) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is education a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success? (IMPEDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Very important68685.8
2) Somewhat important10112.6
3) Not too important101.3
4) Not at all important3.4
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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62) Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. The first one is: when jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women. (WOMEN1)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree19224
2) Mostly agree13016.3
3) Mostly disagree13917.4
4) Completely disagree32740.9
8) Don't know111.4
9) Refused00
TOTAL799100.0
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63) Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do. (WOMEN2)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree21126.3
2) Mostly agree18623.2
3) Mostly disagree13817.2
4) Completely disagree23128.8
8) Don't know334.1
9) Refused2.2
TOTAL801100.0
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64) Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. A wife must always obey her husband. (WOMEN3)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree34843.6
2) Mostly agree22327.9
3) Mostly disagree10312.9
4) Completely disagree11714.6
8) Don't know81
9) Refused00
TOTAL799100.0
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65) Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. A working mother can establish just as warm and secure of a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (WOMEN4)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree33842.3
2) Mostly agree27634.5
3) Mostly disagree11514.4
4) Completely disagree617.6
8) Don't know101.3
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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66) Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it or completely disagree with it. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests. (WOMEN5)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree32240.3
2) Mostly agree23229
3) Mostly disagree688.5
4) Completely disagree14117.6
8) Don't know334.1
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL799100.0
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67) Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (TRUST)
TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted12315.4
2) Can't be too careful54568.1
3) Other/Depends11013.8
8) Don't know202.5
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL800100.0
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68) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: homosexuality. (HOMOSEXU)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified567
2) Sometimes justified13516.9
3) Never justified56370.4
8) Don't know435.4
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL800100.0
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69) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: prostitution. (PROSTITU)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified577.1
2) Sometimes justified9011.3
3) Never justified63879.8
8) Don't know151.9
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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70) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: divorce. (DIVORCE)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified9511.9
2) Sometimes justified32640.8
3) Never justified36245.3
8) Don't know172.1
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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71) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: euthanasia – ending the life of the incurably sick. (EUTHANAS)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified637.9
2) Sometimes justified17722.1
3) Never justified51163.9
8) Don't know455.6
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL800100.0
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72) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: suicide. (SUICIDE)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified536.6
2) Sometimes justified8811
3) Never justified64881
8) Don't know111.4
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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73) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: drinking alcohol. (ALCOHOL)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified769.5
2) Sometimes justified29036.3
3) Never justified41652
8) Don't know172.1
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL800100.0
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74) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: sex between people who are not married to each other. (SEXNOTM)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified10713.4
2) Sometimes justified25231.5
3) Never justified40951.1
8) Don't know293.6
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL800100.0
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75) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: abortion. (ABORTION)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified668.3
2) Sometimes justified12515.6
3) Never justified58773.4
8) Don't know192.4
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL800100.0
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76) Please tell me for each of the following items whether you think it can always be justified, sometimes be justified, or never be justified: polygamy. (POLYGAMY)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified546.8
2) Sometimes justified15819.8
3) Never justified53066.3
8) Don't know587.3
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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77) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all? (TRUST1)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot49962.5
2) Can trust some22428
3) Trust a little617.6
4) Not at all151.9
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
TOTAL799100.0
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78) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood? (TRUST2)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot10012.5
2) Can trust some36245.3
3) Trust a little21526.9
4) Not at all11113.9
8) Don't know111.4
9) Refused00
TOTAL799100.0
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79) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about your city or local government? (TRUST3)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot496.1
2) Can trust some26433
3) Trust a little25531.9
4) Not at all21827.3
8) Don't know141.8
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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80) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about the media? (TRUST4)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot8410.5
2) Can trust some25231.5
3) Trust a little27434.3
4) Not at all17021.3
8) Don't know192.4
9) Refused00
TOTAL799100.0
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81) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about our national government? (TRUST5)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot10713.4
2) Can trust some28135.1
3) Trust a little21326.6
4) Not at all18423
8) Don't know151.9
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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82) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about the military? (TRUST6)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot10513.1
2) Can trust some27734.6
3) Trust a little21026.3
4) Not at all16520.6
8) Don't know425.3
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL800100.0
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83) I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions? (TRUST7)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot12816
2) Can trust some36645.8
3) Trust a little19624.5
4) Not at all779.6
8) Don't know324
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL800100.0
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84) [Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship? (TRUST8)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot29640.9
2) Can trust some31243.1
3) Trust a little7710.6
4) Not at all212.9
8) Don't know141.9
9) Refused4.6
Missing80 
TOTAL724100.0
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85) How often, if ever, do you discuss politics with your family or friends: never, once or twice a month, once or twice a week, three or four times a week, or every day? (DISCPOLI)
TOTAL%
1) Never29336.6
2) Once or twice a month24330.3
3) Once or twice a week11914.9
4) Three or four times a week729
5) Every day486
8) Don't know222.7
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL801100.0
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86) Here is a list of things that you can and cannot do in some countries. How important is it to you to live in a country where you can openly say what you think and can criticize the government? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all? (FREEDOM1)
TOTAL%
1) Very important41051.3
2) Somewhat important23629.5
3) Not too important8510.6
4) Not important at all496.1
8) Don't know192.4
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL800100.0
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87) Here is a list of things that you can and cannot do in some countries. How important is it to you to live in a country where honest elections are held regularly with a choice of at least two political parties? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all? (FREEDOM2)
TOTAL%
1) Very important39649.6
2) Somewhat important23429.3
3) Not too important749.3
4) Not important at all465.8
8) Don't know486
9) Refused00
TOTAL798100.0
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88) Here is a list of things that you can and cannot do in some countries. How important is it to you to live in a country where there is a judicial system that treats everyone in the same way? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all? (FREEDOM3)
TOTAL%
1) Very important52065
2) Somewhat important17021.3
3) Not too important536.6
4) Not important at all293.6
8) Don't know253.1
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL800100.0
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89) Here is a list of things that you can and cannot do in some countries. How important is it to you to live in a country where you can practice your religion freely? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all? (FREEDOM4)
TOTAL%
1) Very important59974.8
2) Somewhat important15819.7
3) Not too important212.6
4) Not important at all91.1
8) Don't know131.6
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL801100.0
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90) Here is a list of things that you can and cannot do in some countries. How important is it to you to live in a country where there is freedom of religion for religions other than your own? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all? (FREEDOM5)
TOTAL%
1) Very important49261.5
2) Somewhat important21226.5
3) Not too important344.3
4) Not important at all313.9
8) Don't know293.6
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL800100.0
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91) Here is a list of things that may or may not be problems in our country. As I read each one, please tell me if you think it is a very big problem, a moderately big problem, a small problem, or not a problem at all: conflict between religious groups. (PROB_CON)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem31539.4
2) Moderately big problem19624.5
3) Small problem15118.9
4) Not a problem at all11314.1
8) Don't know243
9) Refused00
TOTAL799100.0
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92) Here is a list of things that may or may not be problems in our country. As I read each one, please tell me if you think it is a very big problem, a moderately big problem, a small problem, or not a problem at all: corrupt political leaders. (PROB_POL)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem62377.9
2) Moderately big problem13116.4
3) Small problem253.1
4) Not a problem at all7.9
8) Don't know141.8
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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93) Here is a list of things that may or may not be problems in our country. As I read each one, please tell me if you think it is a very big problem, a moderately big problem, a small problem, or not a problem at all: moral decline. (PROB_MOR)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem42553.1
2) Moderately big problem23529.4
3) Small problem729
4) Not a problem at all263.3
8) Don't know384.8
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL800100.0
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94) Some people say to solve our country's problems we should have a government that allows greater political participation by ordinary people and limits the power of individual political leaders. Others say to solve our country's problems we should have a leader with a strong hand even if there is little participation by ordinary people. Which comes closer to your opinion? (PARTIC)
TOTAL%
1) Participatory government36145.2
2) Strong leader36846.1
8) Don't know678.4
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL799100.0
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95) In your opinion, should religious groups keep out of political matter - or should they express their views on day-to-day social and political questions? (RELGRO)
TOTAL%
1) Should keep out24430.5
2) Should express views50463
8) Don't know516.4
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL800100.0
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96) Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: most people are better off in a free market economy, even though some people are rich and some are poor. (GOV_MARK)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree20425.5
2) Mostly agree38548.1
3) Mostly disagree8210.3
4) Completely disagree415.1
8) Don't know8811
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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97) Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should guarantee every citizen enough to eat and a place to sleep. (GOV_EAT)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree41752.1
2) Mostly agree26533.1
3) Mostly disagree779.6
4) Completely disagree334.1
8) Don't know81
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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98) Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: the government should not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion. (GOV_ABOR)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree16520.6
2) Mostly agree20125.1
3) Mostly disagree15519.4
4) Completely disagree22528.1
8) Don't know516.4
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL800100.0
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99) How do you feel about this statement: It's important to me that political leaders have strong _______ [insert respondent's religion from Q3 (Christian, Muslim, etc.); if respondent is not religious, insert "religious"] beliefs. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (POL_BEL)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree20926.1
2) Mostly agree27434.3
3) Mostly disagree12715.9
4) Completely disagree9612
8) Don't know9211.5
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL800100.0
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100) Which comes closer to your view? 1) the government should take special steps to make our country a _____ [insert religion from Q3 (Christian/Muslim/etc.)] country, or 2) there should be a separation between _____ [insert church/mosque, as appropriate)] and state? [In the United States, if the respondent is "other religion," the words "Christian" and "church" were used.] (CHRSTATE)
TOTAL%
1) Government should make our country a [Christian/Muslim/etc.] country32040
2) Should be a separation of [church/mosque] and state32340.3
8) Don't know13817.2
9) Refused202.5
TOTAL801100.0
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101) Turning now to events in the world today, in the dispute between Israel and the Palestinians, which side do you sympathize with more, Israel or the Palestinians? (DISPUTE)
TOTAL%
1) Israel14918.6
2) Palestinians12816
3) Both14217.7
4) Neither19824.7
8) Don't know17421.7
9) Refused101.2
TOTAL801100.0
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102) Which of the following phrases comes closer to describing your view? 1) I favor the US-led efforts to fight terrorism, or 2) I oppose the US-led efforts to fight terrorism. [Asked in all countries.] (US_TERR)
TOTAL%
1) I favor the US-led efforts to fight terrorism22127.6
2) I oppose the US-led efforts to fight terrorism32040
8) Don't know24831
9) Refused121.5
TOTAL801100.0
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103) Some people talk about politics in terms of left, center, right. On a ten-point scale, with 1 indicating extreme left and 10 indicating extreme right, where would you place yourself? [Range is from 1 to 10.] (POLSCALE)
TOTAL%
1) Extreme left303.7
2) 2232.9
3) 3465.7
4) 4567
5) 515819.7
6) 613516.9
7) 78911.1
8) 8779.6
9) 9384.7
10) Extreme right374.6
98) Don't know8811
99) Refused243
TOTAL801100.0
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104) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] a) social welfare services for elderly, handicapped or deprived people (ORGANIZ1)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong698.6
2) No, do not belong71789.6
8) Don't know141.8
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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105) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] b) education, arts, music, or cultural activities (ORGANIZ2)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong9912.4
2) No, do not belong69086.4
8) Don't know101.3
9) Refused00
TOTAL799100.0
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106) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] c) labor unions (ORGANIZ3)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong567
2) No, do not belong73591.8
8) Don't know101.2
9) Refused00
TOTAL801100.0
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107) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] d) political organizations or parties (ORGANIZ4)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong9411.8
2) No, do not belong69586.9
8) Don't know111.4
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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108) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] e) local community action on issues like poverty, employment, housing, racial equality or human rights (ORGANIZ5)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong9211.5
2) No, do not belong69687.1
8) Don't know91.1
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL799100.0
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109) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] f) women's groups (ORGANIZ6)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong8911.1
2) No, do not belong70187.6
8) Don't know101.3
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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110) Please look carefully at the following list of voluntary organizations and activities and say which, if any, you belong to or participate in. [In the United States, respondents were asked: Which of the following voluntary organizations and activities, if any, do you belong to or participate in?] g) other groups (ORGANIZ7)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong658.1
2) No, do not belong71589.3
8) Don't know202.5
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL801100.0
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111) [Asked only if ORGANIZ1 = 1 "Yes, belong"] And when you participate in providing social welfare services for elderly, handicapped or deprived people, would you say that it's mostly through a church or religious group, or mostly through some other kind of group? (ORG_REL1)
TOTAL%
1) Mostly through a church or religious group3854.3
2) Mostly through some other kind of group2637.1
3) Both equally00
8) Don't know68.6
9) Refused00
Missing1016 
TOTAL70100.0
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112) [Asked only if ORGANIZ2 = 1 "Yes, belong"] And when you participate in education, arts, music or cultural activities, would you say that it's mostly through a church or religious group, or mostly through some other kind of group? (ORG_REL2)
TOTAL%
1) Mostly through a church or religious group4242.9
2) Mostly through some other kind of group4646.9
3) Both equally88.2
8) Don't know22
9) Refused00
Missing972 
TOTAL98100.0
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113) [Asked only if ORGANIZ5 = 1 "Yes, belong"] And when you participate in local community action on issues like poverty, employment, housing, racial equality or human rights, would you say that it's mostly through a church or religious group, or mostly through some other kind of group? (ORG_REL5)
TOTAL%
1) Mostly through a church or religious group2527.2
2) Mostly through some other kind of group5964.1
3) Both equally77.6
8) Don't know11.1
9) Refused00
Missing1009 
TOTAL92100.0
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114) [Asked only if ORGANIZ6 = 1 "Yes, belong"] And when you participate in women's groups, would you say that it's mostly through a church or religious group, or mostly through some other kind of group? (ORG_REL6)
TOTAL%
1) Mostly through a church or religious group6067.4
2) Mostly through some other kind of group2427
3) Both equally55.6
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
Missing1005 
TOTAL89100.0
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115) [Asked only if ORGANIZ7 = 1 "Yes, belong"] And when you participate in "other groups," would you say that it's mostly through a church or religious group, or mostly through some other kind of group? (ORG_REL7)
TOTAL%
1) Mostly through a church or religious group2843.8
2) Mostly through some other kind of group2945.3
3) Both equally69.4
8) Don't know11.6
9) Refused00
Missing1030 
TOTAL64100.0
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116) How often do you - receive food or housing assistance, health care, or other social services - through a church or religious organization… frequently, sometimes, hardly ever or never? (REL_SERV)
TOTAL%
1) Frequently243
2) Sometimes729
3) Hardly ever516.4
4) Never65081.3
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL800100.0
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117) How often do you - participate in language or literacy classes - through a church or religious organization… frequently, sometimes, hardly ever or never? (REL_LANG)
TOTAL%
1) Frequently344.2
2) Sometimes708.7
3) Hardly ever415.1
4) Never65281.4
8) Don't know3.4
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL801100.0
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118) How often do you - receive job training or employment services - through a church or religious organization… frequently, sometimes, hardly ever or never? (REL_JOB)
TOTAL%
1) Frequently243
2) Sometimes455.6
3) Hardly ever597.4
4) Never66683.3
8) Don't know4.5
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL800100.0
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119) Gender (GENDER)
TOTAL%
1) Male40851
2) Female39249
TOTAL800100.0
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120) Now I would like to ask some questions about your background. How old were you at your last birthday? Record answer (AGE)
TOTAL%
18) 18182.3
19) 19243
20) 20253.1
21) 21141.8
22) 22202.5
23) 23192.4
24) 24111.4
25) 25232.9
26) 26263.3
27) 27162
28) 28253.1
29) 29162
30) 30141.8
31) 31131.6
32) 32293.6
33) 33192.4
34) 34232.9
35) 35202.5
36) 36293.6
37) 37192.4
38) 38253.1
39) 39141.8
40) 40253.1
41) 41131.6
42) 42192.4
43) 43121.5
44) 44212.6
45) 45243
46) 4691.1
47) 47172.1
48) 483.4
49) 49151.9
50) 5091.1
51) 515.6
52) 52222.8
53) 53232.9
54) 54131.6
55) 555.6
56) 56101.3
57) 577.9
58) 586.8
59) 594.5
60) 6091.1
61) 614.5
62) 626.8
63) 635.6
64) 643.4
65) 6591.1
66) 665.6
67) 672.3
68) 687.9
69) 692.3
70) 705.6
71) 715.6
72) 725.6
73) 736.8
74) 7400
75) 753.4
76) 763.4
77) 776.8
78) 781.1
79) 792.3
80) 804.5
82) 821.1
83) 831.1
84) 841.1
87) 871.1
89) 8900
98) Don't know00
99) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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121) Have you had any children? If yes, how many? (CHILDREN)
TOTAL%
0) No19824.8
1) 1 child15118.9
2) 2 children18623.3
3) 3 children13617
4) 4 children648
5) 5 children283.5
6) 6 children101.3
7) 7 children1.1
8) 8 or more children232.9
98) Don't know1.1
99) Refused2.3
TOTAL800100.0
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122) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? [Question asked in South Africa.] (EDUC_SAF)
TOTAL%
1) No formal education303.8
2) Incomplete primary school374.6
3) Complete primary school556.9
4) Incomplete secondary school: technical/vocational type27334.2
5) Complete secondary school: technical/vocational type19524.4
6) Incomplete secondary: university-preparatory type354.4
7) Complete secondary: university-preparatory type779.6
8) Some university-level education, without a degree374.6
9) University-level education, with degree597.4
98) Don't know1.1
99) Refused00
TOTAL799100.0
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123) Which (ethnic/racial/tribal/nationality) group do you belong to? [Asked in South Africa.] (ETH_SAF)
TOTAL%
1) White16120.2
2) Black50763.5
3) Asian405
4) Coloured9111.4
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
TOTAL799100.0
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124) Are you currently married, living with a partner, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married? (MARRIAGE)
TOTAL%
1) Married35444.3
2) Living with a partner799.9
3) Widowed607.5
4) Divorced222.8
5) Separated131.6
6) Never been married27133.9
8) Don't know1.1
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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125) Here is a list of incomes. Which of these does your household fall into counting all wages, salaries, pensions and other incomes that come in? Just give the letter of the group your household falls into, before taxes and other deductions. [Interviewer: show card of responses. Question asked in South Africa.] (INC_SAF)
TOTAL%
1) 20,000 rands per month or more354.4
2) 18,000 to 19,999 rands per month111.4
3) 16,000 to 17,999 rands per month162
4) 14,000 to 15,999 rands per month162
5) 12,000 to 13,999 rands per month111.4
6) 10,000 to 11,999 rands per month313.9
7) 9,000 to 9,999 rands per month172.1
8) 8,000 to 8,999 rands per month101.2
9) 7,000 to 7,999 rands per month162
10) 6,000 to 6,999 rands per month324
11) 5,000 to 5,999 rands per month162
12) 4,000 to 4,999 rands per month496.1
13) 3,000 to 3,999 rands per month516.4
14) 2,500 to 2,999 rands per month425.2
15) 1,400 to 2,499 rands per month718.9
16) 1,200 to 1,399 rands per month556.9
17) 900 to 1,199 rands per month516.4
18) 500 to 899 rands per month546.7
19) Up to 499 rands per month273.4
98) Don't know729
99) Refused11814.7
TOTAL801100.0
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126) Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOYED)
TOTAL%
1) Full-time29336.6
2) Part-time8310.4
3) Not employed42453
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
TOTAL800100.0
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127) Region of country where the interview was conducted (REG_SAF)
TOTAL%
1) Bloemfontein232.9
2) Cape Town14418
3) Durban12315.4
4) East London263.3
5) Johannesburg31939.9
6) Pietermaritzburg162
7) Port Elizabeth567
8) Pretoria9211.5
TOTAL799100.0
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128) Language of interview in South Africa (LAN_SAF)
TOTAL%
1) English29336.6
2) Afrikaans759.4
3) Pedi293.6
4) Sotho739.1
5) Tswana334.1
6) Xhosa10913.6
7) Zulu18022.5
8) Other1.1
9) Xitsonga5.6
10) Ndebele2.3
TOTAL800100.0
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129) Now I would like to ask some questions about your background. How old were you at your last birthday? Record answer (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
TOTAL%
1) 18 - 2413216.5
2) 25 - 2910613.3
3) 30 - 3920525.6
4) 40 - 4915819.8
5) 50 - 5910413
6) 60 or more9511.9
TOTAL800100.0
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130) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? [Question asked in South Africa.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Primary school or less12215.3
4) Incom. secondary: tech/voc27334.2
5) Comp. secondary: tech/voc19524.4
6) Incomp/ Comp. secondary: univ-prep11214
8) Some university or univ. degree9712.1
Missing2 
TOTAL799100.0
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131) Gender (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
TOTAL%
1) Male40851
2) Female39249
TOTAL800100.0
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132) Which (ethnic/racial/tribal/nationality) group do you belong to? [Asked in South Africa.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)
TOTAL%
1) White16120.1
2) Black or "Coloured"59974.9
3) Asian405
TOTAL800100.0
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133) Region of country where the interview was conducted (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)
TOTAL%
2) Cape Town14418.6
3) Durban or Pietermaritzburg13917.9
4) East London or Port Elizabeth8210.6
5) Johannesburg31941.1
8) Pretoria9211.9
Missing41 
TOTAL776100.0
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134) Thinking now about religion, how important is religion in your life? Is it the single most important thing, very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? [This question was asked in all countries.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)
TOTAL%
1) Single most important thing16921.3
2) Very important46158.1
3) Somewhat important11314.2
4) Not too imp. or not at all imp.516.4
Missing9 
TOTAL794100.0
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