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Spirit and Power: Survey of Pentecostals in the United States

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%
10) United States739100
TOTAL739100.0
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2) Identification number (PSRAID)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL739110379.68215.85
3) Sample type (SAMPLE)
TOTAL%
1) General Public Sample739100
2) Oversample of Renewalists00
TOTAL739100.0
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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 Q4US. 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-renewalist56576.5
1) Pentecostal (as coded in Q4US)405.4
2) Charismatic (as indicated in questions Q5C, Q5D, or TONGUES)13418.1
TOTAL739100.0
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5) Weight for use in analyzing general public samples in each country (GPWGT)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL0.6880.591
6) Weight for use in analyzing renewalists in each country (PENTWGT)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL7390.260.50
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) Satisfied22630.6
2) Dissatisfied45461.4
8) Don't know506.8
9) Refused91.2
TOTAL739100.0
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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 thing12516.9
2) Very important32744.2
3) Somewhat important16722.6
4) Not too important577.7
5) Not at all important598
8) Don't know3.4
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL739100.0
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9) Do you consider yourself as belonging to a particular religion? If yes, which one: Protestant (include Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness, Church of Christ, etc.); Roman Catholic; Jewish; Mormon (include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian); Islam/Muslim; No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic; Jehovah's Witness; Other religion? [Question asked in United States.] (Q3US)
TOTAL%
1) Protestant (include…)39052.8
2) Roman Catholic16922.9
3) Jewish101.4
4) Mormon111.5
5) Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian)3.4
6) Islam/Muslim5.7
8) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic11916.1
9) Jehovah's Witness6.8
97) Other religion131.8
98) Don't know5.7
99) Refused81.1
TOTAL739100.0
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10) [Ask in United States if Q3US = 1 "Protestant"] As I read a list, tell me which, if any, of these denominations you are affiliated with. Baptist; Methodist; Presbyterian; Another Protestant denomination (such as Adventist, Episcopalian, Jehovah's Witness, Lutheran, or United Church of Christ); Assembly of God; Church of God in Christ; Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee); Another Pentecostal or neo-Charismatic church (such as Apostolic Faith Church, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, International Pentecostal Holiness Church, Pentecostal Church of God, United Pentecostal Church, Vineyard Fellowship); Nondenominational or Independent Church; Something else. (Q4US)
TOTAL%
1) Baptist12632.4
2) Methodist4912.6
3) Presbyterian276.9
4) Another Protestant denomination5814.9
5) Assembly of God [Coded as Pentecostal]92.3
6) Church of God in Christ [Coded as Pentecostal]51.3
7) Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) [Coded as Pentecostal]3.8
8) Another Pentecostal or neo-Charismatic church [Coded as Pentecostal]225.7
9) Nondenominational or Independent Church7218.5
10) Something else164.1
98) Don't know2.5
99) Refused00
Missing442 
TOTAL389100.0
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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, applies13423.1
2) No, does not apply39568.2
8) Don't know498.5
9) Refused1.2
Missing145 
TOTAL579100.0
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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, applies24742.7
2) No, does not apply31654.7
8) Don't know142.4
9) Refused1.2
Missing145 
TOTAL578100.0
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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, applies569.7
2) No, does not apply48884.3
8) Don't know345.9
9) Refused1.2
Missing145 
TOTAL579100.0
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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, applies6110.5
2) No, does not apply46380
8) Don't know549.3
9) Refused1.2
Missing145 
TOTAL579100.0
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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 day47363.9
2) More than once a week7410
3) Once a week385.1
4) At least once a month273.6
5) Several times a year182.4
6) Less often354.7
7) Never679.1
8) Don't know5.7
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL740100.0
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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 day487.9
2) More than once a week152.5
3) Once a week233.8
4) At least once a month122
5) Several times a year101.6
6) Less often284.6
7) Never44873.8
8) Don't know203.3
9) Refused3.5
Missing120 
TOTAL607100.0
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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 day243.2
2) More than once a week9012.2
3) Once a week11115
4) At least once a month456.1
5) Several times a year506.8
6) Less often8411.4
7) Never33044.7
8) Don't know3.4
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL739100.0
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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 day9713.1
2) More than once a week7410
3) Once a week9112.3
4) At least once a month7410
5) Several times a year435.8
6) Less often739.9
7) Never28438.5
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused00
TOTAL738100.0
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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 day7510.1
2) More than once a week557.4
3) Once a week7410
4) At least once a month9713.1
5) Several times a year8010.8
6) Less often9713.1
7) Never22730.7
8) Don't know324.3
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL740100.0
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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 day13518.3
2) More than once a week9813.3
3) Once a week8111
4) At least once a month739.9
5) Several times a year709.5
6) Less often8912.1
7) Never18424.9
8) Don't know7.9
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL738100.0
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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 day131.8
2) More than once a week131.8
3) Once a week314.2
4) At least once a month425.7
5) Several times a year618.2
6) Less often11615.7
7) Never43558.8
8) Don't know263.5
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL740100.0
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22) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in Hell? (HELL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes53872.8
2) No16722.6
8) Don't know324.3
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL739100.0
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23) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in Heaven? (HEAVEN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes62885
2) No9012.2
8) Don't know192.6
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL739100.0
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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) Yes36463
2) No15226.3
8) Don't know579.9
9) Refused5.9
Missing145 
TOTAL578100.0
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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) Yes6958.5
2) No3428.8
8) Don't know1411.9
9) Refused1.8
Missing968 
TOTAL118100.0
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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) Yes43271.2
2) No17428.7
8) Don't know00
9) Refused1.2
Missing120 
TOTAL607100.0
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27) What were you before? [Question asked only in United States if REL_ALWS = 2 "No."] Protestant includes Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness, Church of Christ, etc. (Q9US)
TOTAL%
1) Protestant (include Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness, Church of Christ, etc.)10460.1
2) Roman Catholic3218.5
3) Jewish00
4) Mormon (include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)31.7
5) Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian)00
6) Islam/Muslim00
8) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic169.2
97) Other religion137.5
98) Don't know42.3
99) Refused1.6
Missing783 
TOTAL173100.0
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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%
1) 100
2) 221.1
7) 700
8) 81.6
9) 91.6
10) 101.6
11) 1121.1
12) 1231.7
13) 131.6
14) 1421.1
15) 1542.3
16) 1695.2
17) 1784.6
18) 18116.3
19) 1963.4
20) 20116.3
21) 2121.1
22) 22116.3
23) 231.6
24) 2452.9
25) 2584.6
26) 261.6
27) 2742.3
28) 2821.1
29) 2900
30) 30105.7
31) 3121.1
32) 321.6
33) 3342.3
34) 3431.7
35) 3574
37) 3721.1
38) 3842.3
39) 3921.1
40) 4052.9
41) 4121.1
43) 4321.1
45) 4563.4
46) 4642.3
47) 4700
48) 481.6
49) 491.6
50) 5021.1
52) 521.6
55) 5500
56) 561.6
60) 601.6
61) 611.6
62) 6200
66) 6621.1
67) 671.6
69) 691.6
71) 711.6
80) 801.6
97) 97 or older00
98) Don't know31.7
99) Refused74
Missing783 
TOTAL174100.0
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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 week11916.1
2) Once a week20527.7
3) Once or twice a month10414.1
4) A few times a year13017.6
5) Seldom9913.4
6) Never7910.7
8) Don't know3.4
9) Refused00
TOTAL739100.0
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30) 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) Always468.3
2) Frequently427.6
3) Occasionally7213.1
4) Never37467.9
8) Don't know112
9) Refused61.1
Missing187 
TOTAL551100.0
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31) Have you ever experienced or witnessed a divine healing of an illness or injury? (HEALING)
TOTAL%
1) Yes21529.1
2) No51469.6
8) Don't know81.1
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL738100.0
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32) Have you ever given or interpreted prophecy? (PROPHECY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9312.6
2) No62384.3
8) Don't know223
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL739100.0
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33) Have you ever received a definite answer to a specific prayer request? (ANSWER)
TOTAL%
1) Yes40654.9
2) No30841.7
8) Don't know212.8
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL739100.0
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34) Have you ever received a direct revelation from God? (REVELAT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes19225.9
2) No50668.4
8) Don't know385.1
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL740100.0
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35) Have you ever experienced or witnessed the devil or evil spirits being driven out of a person? (DEVIL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes8511.5
2) No64787.6
8) Don't know6.8
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL739100.0
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36) 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 agree32744.2
2) Mostly agree25935
3) Mostly disagree658.8
4) Completely disagree587.8
98) Don't know293.9
99) Refused1.1
TOTAL739100.0
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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: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (MIRACLES)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree29239.5
2) Mostly agree25334.2
3) Mostly disagree668.9
4) Completely disagree9412.7
98) Don't know283.8
99) Refused6.8
TOTAL739100.0
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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: angels and demons are active in the world. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? (ANGELS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree30741.5
2) Mostly agree22230
3) Mostly disagree719.6
4) Completely disagree9813.2
98) Don't know375
99) Refused5.7
TOTAL740100.0
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39) [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 agree10918
2) Mostly agree14523.9
3) Mostly disagree14724.3
4) Completely disagree16827.7
98) Don't know355.8
99) Refused2.3
Missing120 
TOTAL606100.0
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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 responsibility to work for justice for the poor. (WORK)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree28246.4
2) Mostly agree22937.7
3) Mostly disagree447.2
4) Completely disagree325.3
98) Don't know183
99) Refused3.5
Missing120 
TOTAL608100.0
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41) [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 agree14421.3
2) Mostly agree16824.9
3) Mostly disagree14922.1
4) Completely disagree18227
98) Don't know294.3
99) Refused3.4
Missing58 
TOTAL675100.0
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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 health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith. (HEALTH)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree18327.1
2) Mostly agree19528.9
3) Mostly disagree13920.6
4) Completely disagree13720.3
98) Don't know192.8
99) Refused2.3
Missing58 
TOTAL675100.0
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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 fulfills his purposes through politics and elections. (POLITICS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree497.2
2) Mostly agree11416.8
3) Mostly disagree16624.5
4) Completely disagree30745.3
98) Don't know385.6
99) Refused3.4
Missing58 
TOTAL677100.0
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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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior. (AIDS)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree527.7
2) Mostly agree7811.5
3) Mostly disagree11817.5
4) Completely disagree37555.5
98) Don't know507.4
99) Refused3.4
Missing58 
TOTAL676100.0
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45) 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, OR26035.2
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, OR30240.9
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 God13918.8
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE)182.4
8) Don't know141.9
9) Refused6.8
TOTAL739100.0
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46) Which of the following is most important to you: your continent, your nationality, your religion, or your ethnic group? (MOSTIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Your continent10116.6
2) Your nationality7011.5
3) Your religion34055.9
4) Your ethnic group203.3
8) Don't know579.4
9) Refused203.3
Missing120 
TOTAL608100.0
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47) [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 agree11820.5
2) Mostly agree17129.6
3) Mostly disagree13623.6
4) Completely disagree10217.7
8) Don't know427.3
9) Refused81.4
Missing145 
TOTAL577100.0
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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. Belief in Jesus Christ is the only way to be saved from eternal damnation. (ONLYWAY)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree31053.6
2) Mostly agree11519.9
3) Mostly disagree5810
4) Completely disagree7112.3
8) Don't know193.3
9) Refused5.9
Missing145 
TOTAL578100.0
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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. Jesus will return to earth in my lifetime. (RETURN)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree9316.1
2) Mostly agree11219.3
3) Mostly disagree12321.2
4) Completely disagree10418
8) Don't know14024.2
9) Refused71.2
Missing145 
TOTAL579100.0
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50) 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 employee19426.3
2) Being self employed51269.4
3) Neither/None121.6
8) Don't know202.7
9) Refused00
TOTAL738100.0
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51) 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 extent25033.9
2) Moderate extent26936.4
3) Small extent11315.3
4) Not at all699.3
5) Harms our country2.3
8) Don't know344.6
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL738100.0
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52) 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 shape7510.1
2) Good shape31142.1
3) Only fair shape23932.3
4) Poor shape10313.9
8) Don't know5.7
9) Refused6.8
TOTAL739100.0
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53) 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 lot11415.4
2) Improve some37150.2
3) Get a little worse9713.1
4) Get a lot worse364.9
5) Stay the same8511.5
8) Don't know324.3
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL739100.0
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54) 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 important62384.3
2) Somewhat important9012.2
3) Not too important141.9
4) Not at all important4.5
8) Don't know7.9
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL739100.0
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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 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 important25033.8
2) Somewhat important26936.4
3) Not too important7610.3
4) Not at all important9212.4
8) Don't know516.9
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL740100.0
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56) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. 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 important26535.9
2) Somewhat important32944.5
3) Not too important628.4
4) Not at all important385.1
8) Don't know395.3
9) Refused6.8
TOTAL739100.0
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57) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. 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 important41155.5
2) Somewhat important17723.9
3) Not too important577.7
4) Not at all important7810.5
8) Don't know131.8
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL740100.0
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58) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. 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 important26936.4
2) Somewhat important32143.4
3) Not too important668.9
4) Not at all important466.2
8) Don't know354.7
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL739100.0
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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 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 important37350.5
2) Somewhat important28638.7
3) Not too important273.7
4) Not at all important243.2
8) Don't know283.8
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL739100.0
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60) As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. 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 important62084
2) Somewhat important10113.7
3) Not too important91.2
4) Not at all important5.7
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL738100.0
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61) 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 agree516.9
2) Mostly agree557.4
3) Mostly disagree13318
4) Completely disagree47864.6
8) Don't know223
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL740100.0
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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. On the whole, men make better political leaders than women do. (WOMEN2)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree567.6
2) Mostly agree12917.5
3) Mostly disagree18024.4
4) Completely disagree34046.1
8) Don't know304.1
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL738100.0
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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. A wife must always obey her husband. (WOMEN3)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree506.8
2) Mostly agree12416.8
3) Mostly disagree17423.5
4) Completely disagree36148.8
8) Don't know253.4
9) Refused5.7
TOTAL739100.0
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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 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 agree34847.2
2) Mostly agree20427.6
3) Mostly disagree10914.8
4) Completely disagree618.3
8) Don't know152
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL738100.0
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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. Women should be allowed to serve as pastors or priests. (WOMEN5)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree33845.8
2) Mostly agree17223.3
3) Mostly disagree8711.8
4) Completely disagree10914.8
8) Don't know293.9
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL738100.0
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66) 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 trusted25834.9
2) Can't be too careful43759.1
3) Other/Depends304.1
8) Don't know141.9
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL740100.0
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67) 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 justified11916.1
2) Sometimes justified19125.9
3) Never justified36849.9
8) Don't know486.5
9) Refused121.6
TOTAL738100.0
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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: prostitution. (PROSTITU)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified273.7
2) Sometimes justified18424.9
3) Never justified49366.8
8) Don't know283.8
9) Refused6.8
TOTAL738100.0
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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: divorce. (DIVORCE)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified7610.3
2) Sometimes justified55775.4
3) Never justified8211.1
8) Don't know172.3
9) Refused7.9
TOTAL739100.0
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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: euthanasia – ending the life of the incurably sick. (EUTHANAS)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified638.5
2) Sometimes justified34847.1
3) Never justified26736.1
8) Don't know527
9) Refused91.2
TOTAL739100.0
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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: suicide. (SUICIDE)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified131.8
2) Sometimes justified15921.5
3) Never justified53171.9
8) Don't know263.5
9) Refused101.4
TOTAL739100.0
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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: drinking alcohol. (ALCOHOL)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified729.7
2) Sometimes justified42958
3) Never justified21729.3
8) Don't know182.4
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL740100.0
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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: sex between people who are not married to each other. (SEXNOTM)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified9813.2
2) Sometimes justified32543.9
3) Never justified27136.6
8) Don't know385.1
9) Refused81.1
TOTAL740100.0
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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: abortion. (ABORTION)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified385.1
2) Sometimes justified34346.4
3) Never justified33144.8
8) Don't know243.2
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL739100.0
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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: polygamy. (POLYGAMY)
TOTAL%
1) Always justified152
2) Sometimes justified8711.8
3) Never justified52771.3
8) Don't know10013.5
9) Refused101.4
TOTAL739100.0
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76) 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 lot51870
2) Can trust some16021.6
3) Trust a little456.1
4) Not at all111.5
8) Don't know5.7
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL740100.0
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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. How about people in your neighborhood? (TRUST2)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot21629.3
2) Can trust some33245
3) Trust a little10514.2
4) Not at all679.1
8) Don't know172.3
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL738100.0
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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 your city or local government? (TRUST3)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot699.3
2) Can trust some36148.8
3) Trust a little17623.8
4) Not at all11115
8) Don't know202.7
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL739100.0
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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 the media? (TRUST4)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot334.5
2) Can trust some28338.2
3) Trust a little24032.4
4) Not at all17123.1
8) Don't know101.4
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL740100.0
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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 our national government? (TRUST5)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot375
2) Can trust some33044.7
3) Trust a little20928.3
4) Not at all14119.1
8) Don't know172.3
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL738100.0
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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 the military? (TRUST6)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot25634.7
2) Can trust some28438.5
3) Trust a little13518.3
4) Not at all385.1
8) Don't know212.8
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL738100.0
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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 people from other religions? (TRUST7)
TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot17223.3
2) Can trust some39553.5
3) Trust a little9312.6
4) Not at all385.1
8) Don't know354.7
9) Refused6.8
TOTAL739100.0
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83) [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 lot31151.2
2) Can trust some20533.8
3) Trust a little487.9
4) Not at all132.1
8) Don't know172.8
9) Refused132.1
Missing120 
TOTAL607100.0
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84) 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) Never16622.5
2) Once or twice a month26636
3) Once or twice a week14820.1
4) Three or four times a week7810.6
5) Every day699.3
8) Don't know7.9
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL738100.0
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85) 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 important60481.7
2) Somewhat important8311.2
3) Not too important283.8
4) Not important at all162.2
8) Don't know7.9
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL739100.0
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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 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 important60982.3
2) Somewhat important7610.3
3) Not too important172.3
4) Not important at all223
8) Don't know131.8
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL740100.0
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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 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 important64487.1
2) Somewhat important567.6
3) Not too important81.1
4) Not important at all182.4
8) Don't know131.8
9) Refused00
TOTAL739100.0
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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 you can practice your religion freely? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important or not important at all? (FREEDOM4)
TOTAL%
1) Very important67391.2
2) Somewhat important496.6
3) Not too important7.9
4) Not important at all6.8
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL738100.0
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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 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 important62885.1
2) Somewhat important7510.2
3) Not too important131.8
4) Not important at all131.8
8) Don't know81.1
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL738100.0
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90) 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 problem25334.2
2) Moderately big problem23631.9
3) Small problem14920.2
4) Not a problem at all7710.4
8) Don't know212.8
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL739100.0
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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: corrupt political leaders. (PROB_POL)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem40454.7
2) Moderately big problem23832.2
3) Small problem598
4) Not a problem at all223
8) Don't know152
9) Refused00
TOTAL738100.0
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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: moral decline. (PROB_MOR)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem36449.2
2) Moderately big problem23631.9
3) Small problem658.8
4) Not a problem at all324.3
8) Don't know395.3
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL740100.0
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93) 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 government49266.6
2) Strong leader17824.1
8) Don't know618.3
9) Refused81.1
TOTAL739100.0
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94) 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 out25534.5
2) Should express views45060.9
8) Don't know273.7
9) Refused7.9
TOTAL739100.0
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95) 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 agree25334.1
2) Mostly agree30140.6
3) Mostly disagree8010.8
4) Completely disagree496.6
8) Don't know527
9) Refused6.8
TOTAL741100.0
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96) 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 agree30541.3
2) Mostly agree21228.7
3) Mostly disagree14219.2
4) Completely disagree628.4
8) Don't know162.2
9) Refused2.3
TOTAL739100.0
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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 not interfere with a woman's ability to have an abortion. (GOV_ABOR)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree29439.7
2) Mostly agree17423.5
3) Mostly disagree9112.3
4) Completely disagree14820
8) Don't know304.1
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL740100.0
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98) 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 agree22630.5
2) Mostly agree23331.5
3) Mostly disagree13318
4) Completely disagree12216.5
8) Don't know192.6
9) Refused7.9
TOTAL740100.0
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99) 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.] country14825
2) Should be a separation of [church/mosque] and state35860.5
8) Don't know7112
9) Refused152.5
Missing133 
TOTAL592100.0
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100) 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) Israel30340.9
2) Palestinians7410
3) Both425.7
4) Neither13017.6
8) Don't know16622.4
9) Refused253.4
TOTAL740100.0
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101) 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 terrorism50969
2) I oppose the US-led efforts to fight terrorism14319.4
8) Don't know668.9
9) Refused202.7
TOTAL738100.0
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102) 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 left293.9
2) 2141.9
3) 3466.2
4) 4415.5
5) 525935
6) 6425.7
7) 7587.8
8) 8739.9
9) 9152
10) Extreme right375
98) Don't know10914.7
99) Refused162.2
TOTAL739100.0
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103) 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, belong16622.4
2) No, do not belong57177.2
8) Don't know3.4
9) Refused00
TOTAL740100.0
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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?] b) education, arts, music, or cultural activities (ORGANIZ2)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong27737.5
2) No, do not belong46062.2
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused00
TOTAL739100.0
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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?] c) labor unions (ORGANIZ3)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong7910.7
2) No, do not belong65588.6
8) Don't know4.5
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL739100.0
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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?] d) political organizations or parties (ORGANIZ4)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong14119.1
2) No, do not belong58979.6
8) Don't know91.2
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL740100.0
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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?] e) local community action on issues like poverty, employment, housing, racial equality or human rights (ORGANIZ5)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong13918.8
2) No, do not belong59780.8
8) Don't know3.4
9) Refused00
TOTAL739100.0
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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?] f) women's groups (ORGANIZ6)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong8111
2) No, do not belong65588.6
8) Don't know3.4
9) Refused00
TOTAL739100.0
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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?] g) other groups (ORGANIZ7)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, belong15621.1
2) No, do not belong57878.2
8) Don't know5.7
9) Refused00
TOTAL739100.0
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110) [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 group3923.5
2) Mostly through some other kind of group10865.1
3) Both equally159
8) Don't know42.4
9) Refused00
Missing808 
TOTAL166100.0
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111) [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 group3713.4
2) Mostly through some other kind of group21477.3
3) Both equally176.1
8) Don't know72.5
9) Refused2.7
Missing674 
TOTAL277100.0
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112) [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 group3525.4
2) Mostly through some other kind of group8964.5
3) Both equally128.7
8) Don't know1.7
9) Refused1.7
Missing853 
TOTAL138100.0
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113) [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 group4050
2) Mostly through some other kind of group3847.5
3) Both equally22.5
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
Missing918 
TOTAL80100.0
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114) [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 group2817.9
2) Mostly through some other kind of group12177.6
3) Both equally74.5
8) Don't know00
9) Refused00
Missing838 
TOTAL156100.0
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115) 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) Frequently192.6
2) Sometimes486.5
3) Hardly ever537.2
4) Never61783.4
8) Don't know3.4
9) Refused00
TOTAL740100.0
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116) 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) Frequently131.8
2) Sometimes375
3) Hardly ever405.4
4) Never64687.4
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL739100.0
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117) 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) Frequently111.5
2) Sometimes243.2
3) Hardly ever192.6
4) Never68192.2
8) Don't know3.4
9) Refused1.1
TOTAL739100.0
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118) Gender (GENDER)
TOTAL%
1) Male35347.8
2) Female38652.2
TOTAL739100.0
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119) Now I would like to ask some questions about your background. How old were you at your last birthday? Record answer (AGE)
TOTAL%
18) 18101.4
19) 19131.8
20) 20141.9
21) 2191.2
22) 22121.6
23) 23202.7
24) 24131.8
25) 255.7
26) 26172.3
27) 27131.8
28) 28162.2
29) 296.8
30) 30162.2
31) 31101.4
32) 32182.4
33) 33162.2
34) 347.9
35) 35202.7
36) 3691.2
37) 3781.1
38) 38162.2
39) 39162.2
40) 40182.4
41) 41121.6
42) 42141.9
43) 43192.6
44) 44111.5
45) 45121.6
46) 46192.6
47) 47162.2
48) 48121.6
49) 49162.2
50) 50162.2
51) 51162.2
52) 52141.9
53) 53131.8
54) 54111.5
55) 5581.1
56) 56121.6
57) 57121.6
58) 5881.1
59) 59172.3
60) 6091.2
61) 617.9
62) 62111.5
63) 6391.2
64) 64111.5
65) 6581.1
66) 665.7
67) 6791.2
68) 68101.4
69) 695.7
70) 706.8
71) 717.9
72) 722.3
73) 737.9
74) 7481.1
75) 755.7
76) 764.5
77) 774.5
78) 785.7
79) 796.8
80) 8081.1
81) 814.5
82) 821.1
83) 832.3
84) 846.8
85) 852.3
87) 873.4
88) 881.1
90) 901.1
91) 911.1
98) Don't know2.3
99) Refused111.5
TOTAL740100.0
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120) Have you had any children? If yes, how many? (CHILDREN)
TOTAL%
0) No18925.6
1) 1 child13518.3
2) 2 children19326.1
3) 3 children11615.7
4) 4 children618.3
5) 5 children182.4
6) 6 children111.5
7) 7 children7.9
8) 8 or more children5.7
98) Don't know00
99) Refused4.5
TOTAL739100.0
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121) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? [Response categories were not read to respondents. Question asked in the United States.] (EDUC_US)
TOTAL%
1) None, or grade 1-8445.9
2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)628.4
3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)21729.3
4) Technical, trade or vocational school after high school456.1
5) Some college, no 4-year degree (including associate degree)16922.8
6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)12116.4
7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school)7610.3
8) Don't know2.3
9) Refused4.5
TOTAL740100.0
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122) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? [Asked in the United States.] (ETH_US)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9012.2
2) No64286.9
8) Don't know00
9) Refused (VOLUNTEERED) – GO TO D5B US7.9
TOTAL739100.0
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123) [Interviewer: if respondent answered 1 ‘Yes,' (Hispanic) in question ETH_US, ask:] Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race? [If non-Hispanic, ask:] What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other? [Asked in the United States.] (ETH_US2)
TOTAL%
1) White59880.8
2) Black8311.2
3) Asian101.4
4) Other or mixed race364.9
8) Don't know6.8
9) Refused7.9
TOTAL740100.0
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124) Recode of Race in United States (based on ETH_US and ETH_US2) so that any mention of Hispanic is coded as Hispanic. (ETH_US3)
TOTAL%
1) White (not Hispanic)52871.4
2) Black (not Hispanic)7910.7
3) Asian (not Hispanic)7.9
4) Other or mixed race (not Hispanic)293.9
5) Hispanic (any mention)9012.2
99) DK/Refused6.8
TOTAL739100.0
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125) Are you currently married, living with a partner, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married? (MARRIAGE)
TOTAL%
1) Married37350.5
2) Living with a partner516.9
3) Widowed587.9
4) Divorced729.8
5) Separated192.6
6) Never been married15821.4
8) Don't know1.1
9) Refused6.8
TOTAL738100.0
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126) 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. [Interviewer: read list. Question asked in United States.] (INC_US)
TOTAL%
1) Less than $10,0007410
2) $10- to under $20,0008211.1
3) $20- to under $30,0007610.3
4) $30- to under $40,000689.2
5) $40- to under $50,000729.7
6) $50- to under $75,0009813.2
7) $75- to under $100,000729.7
8) $100 to under $150,000466.2
9) $150,000 or more405.4
98) Don't know (volunteered answer – do not read)476.4
99) Refused (volunteered answer – do not read)658.8
TOTAL740100.0
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127) Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOYED)
TOTAL%
1) Full-time35047.4
2) Part-time11415.4
3) Not employed26836.3
8) Don't know3.4
9) Refused3.4
TOTAL738100.0
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128) Region of country where the interview was conducted (REG_US)
TOTAL%
1) Northeast13818.7
2) Midwest17123.2
3) South26636
4) West16322.1
TOTAL738100.0
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129) Language of interview in United States (LAN_US)
TOTAL%
1) English68092
2) Spanish598
TOTAL739100.0
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130) 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 - 249112.5
2) 25 - 29588
3) 30 - 3913618.7
4) 40 - 4914820.4
5) 50 - 5912717.5
6) 60 +16622.9
Missing30 
TOTAL726100.0
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131) What is the highest level of education that you have completed? [Response categories were not read to respondents. Question asked in the United States.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Did not complete high school10514.3
3) High school graduate21729.6
4) Tech./voc. school after HS456.1
5) Some college or assoc. degree16923.1
6) College graduate12116.5
7) Post-graduate7610.4
Missing10 
TOTAL733100.0
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132) Gender (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
TOTAL%
1) Male35347.8
2) Female38652.2
TOTAL739100.0
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133) 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. [Interviewer: read list. Question asked in United States.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
TOTAL%
1) Less than $20,00015624.8
3) $20- to under $30,0007612.1
4) $30- to under $50,00014022.3
6) $50- to under $75,0009815.6
7) $75- to under $100,0007211.5
8) $100,000 or more8613.7
Missing167 
TOTAL628100.0
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134) Recode of Race in United States (based on ETH_US and ETH_US2) so that any mention of Hispanic is coded as Hispanic. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)
TOTAL%
1) White (not Hispanic)52872
2) Black (not Hispanic)7910.8
3) Asian (not Hispanic)71
4) Other or mixed race (not Hispanic)294
5) Hispanic (any mention)9012.3
Missing11 
TOTAL733100.0
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135) 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 thing12517
2) Very important32744.5
3) Somewhat important16722.7
4) Not too important577.8
5) Not at all important598
Missing6 
TOTAL735100.0
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