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Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 1999 - Language and God, Clergy

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1) Respondent identification number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1196	30867.966	517

2) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - Judge (GODJUDGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	180	15.3
2) Somewhat likely	493	42.0
3) Not too likely	366	31.1
4) Not likely at all	134	11.4
5) Don't know	2	0.2
Missing	21
TOTAL	1175	100.0

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3) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - Redeemer (GODREDMR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	905	76.2
2) Somewhat likely	237	19.9
3) Not too likely	34	2.9
4) Not likely at all	11	0.9
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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4) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - Lover (GODLOVER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	487	41.4
2) Somewhat likely	334	28.4
3) Not too likely	199	16.9
4) Not likely at all	152	12.9
5) Don't know	3	0.3
Missing	21
TOTAL	1175	100.0

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5) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - Master (GODMASTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	414	35.4
2) Somewhat likely	360	30.8
3) Not too likely	251	21.5
4) Not likely at all	144	12.3
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	26
TOTAL	1170	100.0

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6) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - Mother (GODMOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	100	8.5
2) Somewhat likely	377	32.1
3) Not too likely	365	31.1
4) Not likely at all	329	28.0
5) Don't know	4	0.3
Missing	21
TOTAL	1175	100.0

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7) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - Creator (GODCREAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	1035	87.0
2) Somewhat likely	142	11.9
3) Not too likely	8	0.7
4) Not likely at all	3	0.3
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	7
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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8) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - Father (GODDAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	640	53.8
2) Somewhat likely	399	33.5
3) Not too likely	114	9.6
4) Not likely at all	36	3.0
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	1190	100.0

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9) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - Spouse (GODSPSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	15	1.3
2) Somewhat likely	59	5.0
3) Not too likely	251	21.4
4) Not likely at all	825	70.4
5) Don't know	22	1.9
Missing	24
TOTAL	1172	100.0

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10) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - Friend (GODFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	486	41.0
2) Somewhat likely	477	40.3
3) Not too likely	159	13.4
4) Not likely at all	61	5.2
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	12
TOTAL	1184	100.0

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11) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - King (GODKING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	432	36.8
2) Somewhat likely	388	33.0
3) Not too likely	222	18.9
4) Not likely at all	130	11.1
5) Don't know	2	0.2
Missing	22
TOTAL	1174	100.0

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12) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - Liberator (GODLIBRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	490	41.5
2) Somewhat likely	432	36.5
3) Not too likely	201	17.0
4) Not likely at all	57	4.8
5) Don't know	2	0.2
Missing	14
TOTAL	1182	100.0

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13) When you think about God, how likely is this image to come to your mind? - Healer (GODHEALR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely likely	777	65.6
2) Somewhat likely	341	28.8
3) Not too likely	57	4.8
4) Not likely at all	9	0.8
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	1185	100.0

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14) Take a few moments to think back over Sunday worship services at the church you usually attend or serve. How often, if at all, does worship at your church include: the Lord's Prayer ('Our Father, [who art] in heaven')? (CHLORDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every week	1092	91.8
2) Once or twice a month	58	4.9
3) Less than once a month	20	1.7
4) Only on special occasions	12	1.0
5) Never	5	0.4
6) Don't recall	2	0.2
Missing	7
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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15) Take a few moments to think back over Sunday worship services at the church you usually attend or serve. How often, if at all, does worship at your church include: the Apostles' Creed ('I believe in God the Father Almighty')? (CHAPOSTL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every week	401	33.8
2) Once or twice a month	304	25.6
3) Less than once a month	236	19.9
4) Only on special occasions	209	17.6
5) Never	34	2.9
6) Don't recall	4	0.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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16) Take a few moments to think back over Sunday worship services at the church you usually attend or serve. How often, if at all, does worship at your church include: the Doxology ('Praise God from whom all blessings flow')? (CHDOXLGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every week	1018	85.7
2) Once or twice a month	54	4.5
3) Less than once a month	52	4.4
4) Only on special occasions	32	2.7
5) Never	29	2.4
6) Don't recall	3	0.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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17) Take a few moments to think back over Sunday worship services at the church you usually attend or serve. How often, if at all, does worship at your church include: the Gloria Patri ('Glory be to the Father')? (CHGLORIA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every week	774	65.2
2) Once or twice a month	99	8.3
3) Less than once a month	102	8.6
4) Only on special occasions	103	8.7
5) Never	102	8.6
6) Don't recall	8	0.7
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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18) When your congregation prays the Lord's Prayer during worship, what wording is typically used to begin the prayer? (LORDPRYR)

	TOTAL	%
1) The conventional wording, 'Our Father in heaven'	1157	97.6
2) Wording modified to be gender-inclusive, e.g., 'Our Father and Mother in heaven'	7	0.6
3) Wording modified to be gender-neutral, e.g., 'Our Creator in heaven'	15	1.3
4) Other wording	3	0.3
5) Don't recall	1	0.1
6) Not applicable (we never pray the Lord's Prayer)	3	0.3
Missing	10
TOTAL	1186	100.0

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19) Do services at your congregation ever exclude the following item from worship solely or primarily because, as conventionally worded, it refers to God as 'Father'? - Yes, have excluded the Lord's Prayer because it refers to God as 'Father' (EXLORDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1186	99.2
1) Checked	10	0.8
TOTAL	1196	100.0

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20) Do services at your congregation ever exclude the following item from worship solely or primarily because, as conventionally worded, it refers to God as 'Father'? - Yes, have excluded the Apostles' Creed because it refers to God as 'Father' (EXAPOSTL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1168	97.7
1) Checked	28	2.3
TOTAL	1196	100.0

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21) Do services at your congregation ever exclude the following item from worship solely or primarily because, as conventionally worded, it refers to God as 'Father'? - Yes, have excluded the Doxology because it refers to God as 'Father' (EXDOXLGY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1154	96.5
1) Checked	42	3.5
TOTAL	1196	100.0

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22) Do services at your congregation ever exclude the following item from worship solely or primarily because, as conventionally worded, it refers to God as 'Father'? - Yes, have excluded the Gloria Patri because it refers to God as 'Father' (EXGLORIA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1141	95.4
1) Checked	55	4.6
TOTAL	1196	100.0

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23) Do services at your congregation ever exclude the following item from worship solely or primarily because, as conventionally worded, it refers to God as 'Father'? - No, my congregation has never excluded the Lord's Prayer, the Apostles' Creed, the Doxology, or the Gloria Patri because of the word 'Father' (EXNONE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	152	12.7
1) Checked	1044	87.3
TOTAL	1196	100.0

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24) Do services at your congregation ever exclude the following item from worship solely or primarily because, as conventionally worded, it refers to God as 'Father'? - I don't know if my congregation has ever excluded the Lord's Prayer, the Apostles' Creed, the Doxology, or the Gloria Patri because of the word 'Father' (EXDK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1169	97.7
1) Checked	27	2.3
TOTAL	1196	100.0

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25) Would you say it is the general practice at your church for worship services: to encourage the use of gender-neutral terms for God, for example, 'Creator,' 'Sovereign,' 'Almighty'? (PRACNEUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	374	31.8
2) Yes, probably	373	31.7
3) Not sure	31	2.6
4) No, probably not	280	23.8
5) No, definitely not	118	10.0
Missing	20
TOTAL	1176	100.0

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26) Would you say it is the general practice at your church for worship services: to balance male images of God with female images of God? (PRACBAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	225	19.1
2) Yes, probably	351	29.8
3) Not sure	62	5.3
4) No, probably not	391	33.2
5) No, definitely not	150	12.7
Missing	17
TOTAL	1179	100.0

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27) Would you say it is the general practice at your church for worship services: to refer to God more often with words that describe men than with words that describe women? (PRACMEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	192	16.4
2) Yes, probably	544	46.5
3) Not sure	78	6.7
4) No, probably not	269	23.0
5) No, definitely not	86	7.4
Missing	27
TOTAL	1169	100.0

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28) Would you say it is the general practice at your church for worship services: to refer to God with words that describe men, even when widely-accepted gender-inclusive or gender-neutral options are available? (PRACOPTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	83	7.1
2) Yes, probably	312	26.6
3) Not sure	106	9.0
4) No, probably not	457	39.0
5) No, definitely not	215	18.3
Missing	23
TOTAL	1173	100.0

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29) Would you say it is the general practice at your church for worship services: to avoid the use of 'He,' 'Him,' 'His,' and other male pronouns when referring to God? (PRACNOHE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	214	18.2
2) Yes, probably	355	30.3
3) Not sure	34	2.9
4) No, probably not	381	32.5
5) No, definitely not	189	16.1
Missing	23
TOTAL	1173	100.0

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30) Would you say it is the general practice at your church for worship services: to avoid the use of 'She,' 'Her,' 'Hers,' and other female pronouns when referring to God? (PRACNOSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	414	35.1
2) Yes, probably	458	38.8
3) Not sure	58	4.9
4) No, probably not	205	17.4
5) No, definitely not	44	3.7
Missing	17
TOTAL	1179	100.0

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31) When pastors or other worship leaders read the Bible aloud during worship in your congregation, do they ever substitute the word 'God' (or another gender-neutral or gender-inclusive word) where the printed text uses 'He' to refer to God? (SUBSGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, always	39	3.3
2) Yes, almost always	196	16.5
3) Yes, often	255	21.4
4) Yes, occasionally	240	20.2
5) Yes, rarely	158	13.3
6) No, never	302	25.4
Missing	6
TOTAL	1190	100.0

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32) Does your congregation have an official policy, approved by the session, encouraging the use of 'gender-neutral' or 'gender-inclusive' terms in worship when: referring to God? (POLGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	982	83.0
2) Yes	64	5.4
3) Don't know	137	11.6
Missing	13
TOTAL	1183	100.0

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33) Does your congregation have an official policy, approved by the session, encouraging the use of 'gender-neutral' or 'gender-inclusive' terms in worship when: referring to the church, that is, the people of God? (POLPEOPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	895	77.6
2) Yes	103	8.9
3) Don't know	155	13.4
Missing	43
TOTAL	1153	100.0

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34) When there is a baptism in your church, is the individual baptized 'in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,' or is other language used? (BAPCUST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Customary phrase always used ('in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit' [or 'Holy Ghost'])	1028	86.3
2) Other language always used (for example, 'in the name of the Creator, and of the Redeemer, and of the Sustainer')	40	3.4
3) It varies-customary language used sometimes and other language used sometimes	105	8.8
4) Don't know	18	1.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	1191	100.0

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35) Overall, how important to you personally is the issue of gender in language about God, whether or not the words we use to refer to God are masculine, feminine, or gender-neutral? (PERSGEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	362	30.5
2) Important	453	38.2
3) Not very important	274	23.1
4) Not at all important	96	8.1
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	10
TOTAL	1186	100.0

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36) How important to most people in your congregation is the issue of gender in language about God, whether or not the words we use to refer to God are masculine, feminine, or gender-neutral? (CONGGEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	68	5.8
2) Important	245	20.8
3) Not very important	630	53.4
4) Not at all important	180	15.3
5) Don't know	57	4.8
Missing	16
TOTAL	1180	100.0

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37) Which wording would you personally prefer that churches use to begin the Lord's Prayer? (PREFLORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Traditional or customary wording: 'Our Father in heaven'	893	75.5
2) Wording modified to be gender-inclusive: 'Our Father and Mother in heaven'	50	4.2
3) Wording modified to be gender-neutral: 'Our Creator in heaven'	185	15.6
4) Other wording	2	0.2
5) No preference	53	4.5
Missing	13
TOTAL	1183	100.0

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38) In general, what phrasing would you personally prefer to be used in worship when reference is made to the Trinitarian nature of God? (TRINITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Traditional, customary language, that is, 'Father, Son, Holy Spirit [Holy Ghost]'	670	56.7
2) Gender-neutral language that refers to the Persons of the Trinity by their function, for example, 'Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer'	378	32.0
3) Gender-neutral language that refers to the Trinity as a whole, for example, 'Triune God'	84	7.1
4) Other	4	0.3
5) No preference	38	3.2
6) Don't know	7	0.6
Missing	15
TOTAL	1181	100.0

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39) When a pastor or worship leader refers to God as 'He,' does that male term make you feel more included or less included in the worship experience? (HEINCLUD)

	TOTAL	%
1) More included	49	4.1
2) Neither more included nor less included	815	68.7
3) Less included	268	22.6
4) Don't know	20	1.7
5) Never thought about it	35	2.9
Missing	9
TOTAL	1187	100.0

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40) When a pastor or worship leader refers to God as 'She,' does that female term make you feel more included or less included in the worship experience? (SHEINCLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) More included	137	11.6
2) Neither more included nor less included	616	51.9
3) Less included	326	27.5
4) Don't know	63	5.3
5) Never thought about it	44	3.7
Missing	10
TOTAL	1186	100.0

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41) When a pastor or worship leader refers to God in gender-neutral terms (avoids both male and female terms like 'He' or 'She'), does that make you feel more included or less included in the worship experience? (NEUTINCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) More included	348	29.4
2) Neither more included nor less included	630	53.2
3) Less included	134	11.3
4) Don't know	41	3.5
5) Never thought about it	32	2.7
Missing	11
TOTAL	1185	100.0

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42) Often the Bible uses traditionally masculine images or words to refer to God (e.g., 'King' or 'Father'). How would you like to see such words translated today? (IMGKEEP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Keep the image the way it was in the original text	531	44.8
2) Modify the language to be more gender-neutral (e.g., 'King' could become 'Ruler'), as long as the general meaning does not change	546	46.1
3) Modify the language to be gender-neutral even if the original meaning is somewhat changed in the process (e.g., 'Father' could be changed to 'Creator' or 'Almighty')	69	5.8
4) No preference	28	2.4
5) Don't know	10	0.8
Missing	12
TOTAL	1184	100.0

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43) Often the Bible uses masculine pronouns ('He,' 'Him,' 'His') when referring to God. How would you like to see these words translated? (PROKEEP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Keep it the way it was in the original text	500	42.2
2) Modify the language to be more gender-neutral (e.g., the pronoun 'He' could be replaced by the noun it prefers to, 'God')	630	53.2
3) No preference	39	3.3
4) Don't know	16	1.4
Missing	11
TOTAL	1185	100.0

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44) When the Bible uses a masculine word to refer to people, both men and women, how would you prefer that the term be translated? (PPLKEEP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Keep the original form (e.g., 'mankind')	181	15.3
2) Find a more gender-neutral word to convey the meaning (e.g., 'humankind')	929	78.4
3) Find a more gender-inclusive phrase to convey the meaning (e.g., 'mankind and womankind')	56	4.7
4) No preference	17	1.4
5) Don't know	2	0.2
Missing	11
TOTAL	1185	100.0

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45) Which approach to gender and language do you favor for Bible translations? (TRNCLOSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) One that stays as close as possible to the gender and language used in the original text, both with words that refer to God and with words that refer to humankind	283	23.9
2) One that stays as close as possible to the gender and language used in the original text when referring to God, but one that uses more gender-neutral or gender-inclusive language when referring to humankind	547	46.2
3) One that substitutes gender-neutral or gender-inclusive language both for male-gender words that refer to God and for male-gender words that refer to humankind	336	28.4
4) Don't know	19	1.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	1185	100.0

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46) In your own private and personal prayers, how often do you address God as: Father? (PRYRDAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	258	22.4
2) Often	379	32.8
3) Occasionally	204	17.7
4) Rarely	175	15.2
5) Never	131	11.4
6) Not applicable - I never pray privately	7	0.6
Missing	42
TOTAL	1154	100.0

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47) In your own private and personal prayers, how often do you address God as: Mother? (PRYRMOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	6	0.6
2) Often	54	5.0
3) Occasionally	168	15.7
4) Rarely	303	28.3
5) Never	530	49.5
6) Not applicable - I never pray privately	9	0.8
Missing	126
TOTAL	1070	100.0

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48) In your own private and personal prayers, how often do you address God as: Creator? (PRYRCRTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	117	10.3
2) Often	542	47.9
3) Occasionally	300	26.5
4) Rarely	97	8.6
5) Never	70	6.2
6) Not applicable - I never pray privately	6	0.5
Missing	64
TOTAL	1132	100.0

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49) When you have said public prayers during the last year, how often did you use gender-inclusive or gender-neutral language about God? (OFTGENDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	398	33.3
2) Often	429	35.9
3) Occasionally	165	13.8
4) Rarely	105	8.8
5) Never	91	7.6
6) Not applicable - I never pray privately	7	0.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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50) In general, are you more likely to use gender-neutral and gender-inclusive language about God in your private prayers or in your public prayers? (PRIVVPUB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Private	77	6.5
2) Public	349	29.4
3) No difference	713	60.0
4) Don't know	14	1.2
5) Not applicable	36	3.0
Missing	7
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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51) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - Our language about God should be varied and diverse, reflecting the wide range of terms to describe God that are found in the Bible and the Reformed tradition. (AGVARIED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	1081	91.8
2) Not sure	54	4.6
3) Disagree	43	3.7
Missing	18
TOTAL	1178	100.0

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52) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - I prefer that people use nouns rather than pronouns when referring to God (e.g., 'God shows God's love' rather than 'God shows His love'). (AGNOUNS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	605	51.1
2) Not sure	183	15.5
3) Disagree	396	33.4
Missing	12
TOTAL	1184	100.0

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53) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - It offends me when someone uses terms other than 'Father, Son, and Holy Spirit' to refer to the persons of the Trinity. (AGFATHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	211	17.8
2) Not sure	130	10.9
3) Disagree	847	71.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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54) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - It's fine with me for people to substitute functional terms like 'Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer' for 'Father, Son, and Holy Spirit' when referring to the Trinity. (AGFUNCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	743	62.7
2) Not sure	128	10.8
3) Disagree	314	26.5
Missing	11
TOTAL	1185	100.0

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55) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - As a child I pictured God to be of male gender. (AGGODMLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	869	73.1
2) Not sure	139	11.7
3) Disagree	181	15.2
Missing	7
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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56) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - God is best understood in masculine terms. (AGMASC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	139	11.7
2) Not sure	124	10.4
3) Disagree	925	77.9
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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57) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - The Bible contains many female images of God. (AGFEMALE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	906	76.3
2) Not sure	91	7.7
3) Disagree	191	16.1
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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58) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - God is beyond gender, i.e., God is neither female nor male. (AGNOGEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	1125	94.6
2) Not sure	30	2.5
3) Disagree	34	2.9
Missing	7
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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59) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - I sometimes imagine God as a powerful old man with a white beard. (AGOLDMAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	111	9.3
2) Not sure	32	2.7
3) Disagree	1049	88.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	1192	100.0

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60) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - Using male terms to refer to God seems natural to me. (AGMALE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	637	53.6
2) Not sure	108	9.1
3) Disagree	443	37.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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61) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - Use of gender-inclusive language is consistent with the overall message of the Bible. (AGGENINC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	815	69.5
2) Not sure	155	13.2
3) Disagree	202	17.2
Missing	24
TOTAL	1172	100.0

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62) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - We shouldn't change traditional texts and hymns, but efforts should be made to ensure that new hymns and texts are more inclusive. (AGMORINC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	567	48.1
2) Not sure	194	16.5
3) Disagree	417	35.4
Missing	18
TOTAL	1178	100.0

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63) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - I would prefer that masculine pronouns such as 'He' and 'Him' not be used when referring to God. (AGNOTMAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	538	45.2
2) Not sure	105	8.8
3) Disagree	546	45.9
Missing	7
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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64) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - I make an effort to avoid male terms when addressing God in public prayers. (AGAVDML)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	817	68.8
2) Not sure	44	3.7
3) Disagree	326	27.5
Missing	9
TOTAL	1187	100.0

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65) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - Most people use male terms for God simply because that's the traditional language of the church. (AGTRAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	989	83.3
2) Not sure	90	7.6
3) Disagree	108	9.1
Missing	9
TOTAL	1187	100.0

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66) When people speaking in worship make broad references to the church and the people of God, both male and female, how important is it to you that they use gender-neutral or gender-inclusive terms? (REFCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	494	41.5
2) Important	416	35.0
3) Not very important	192	16.1
4) Not at all important	83	7.0
5) Don't know	4	0.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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67) For the following choices, indicate which one you would prefer be used in worship when referring to broad groups of the church that contain both males and females. (BROSIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Brothers	2	0.2
2) Brothers and sisters	1138	97.3
3) No preference	30	2.6
Missing	26
TOTAL	1170	100.0

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68) For the following choices, indicate which one you would prefer be used in worship when referring to broad groups of the church that contain both males and females. (MENWOMEN)

	TOTAL	%
2) Men and women of God	147	12.6
3) People of God	1010	86.5
4) No preference	10	0.9
Missing	29
TOTAL	1167	100.0

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69) For the following choices, indicate which one you would prefer be used in worship when referring to broad groups of the church that contain both males and females. (DADFOUND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Church fathers	126	11.1
2) Church founders	885	78.0
3) No preference	123	10.8
Missing	62
TOTAL	1134	100.0

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70) For the following choices, indicate which one you would prefer be used in worship when referring to broad groups of the church that contain both males and females. (SONDAUGT)

	TOTAL	%
1) God's sons	6	0.5
2) God's sons and daughters	177	15.5
3) God's children	946	83.0
4) No preference	11	1.0
Missing	56
TOTAL	1140	100.0

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71) Do you believe the PCUSA ought to have a general policy on what gender-related language is appropriate when Presbyterians: refer to God? (PCUSAGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	160	13.7
2) Yes, probably	226	19.4
3) Not sure	100	8.6
4) No, probably not	363	31.1
5) No, definitely not	317	27.2
Missing	30
TOTAL	1166	100.0

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72) Do you believe the PCUSA ought to have a general policy on what gender-related language is appropriate when Presbyterians: refer to the people of God (the church)? (PCUSAPPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	261	22.6
2) Yes, probably	275	23.8
3) Not sure	75	6.5
4) No, probably not	284	24.6
5) No, definitely not	261	22.6
Missing	40
TOTAL	1156	100.0

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73) In the mid-1980s, the General Assembly adopted a set of broad recommendations on gender-related language issues, 'Definitions and Guidelines on Inclusive Language.' How familiar are you with this set of guidelines? (GUIDELNS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all familiar	257	22.0
2) Have heard of it, but don't know any of the details	218	18.6
3) Only a little familiar	249	21.3
4) Generally familiar	342	29.2
5) Very familiar	104	8.9
Missing	26
TOTAL	1170	100.0

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74) How many ordained pastors serve on the staff of the church you serve or attend? (ORDNDPST)

	TOTAL	%
0)	5	0.5
1)	565	55.2
2)	248	24.2
3)	91	8.9
4)	54	5.3
5)	14	1.4
6)	11	1.1
7)	12	1.2
8)	8	0.8
9)	5	0.5
10)	5	0.5
11)	1	0.1
12)	1	0.1
13)	1	0.1
14)	1	0.1
25)	1	0.1
27)	1	0.1
Missing	172
TOTAL	1024	100.0

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75) Of this number (the number supplied by respondent in ORDNDPST), how many are male? (PASTMEN)

	TOTAL	%
0)	104	9.4
1)	672	60.9
2)	193	17.5
3)	78	7.1
4)	18	1.6
5)	12	1.1
6)	10	0.9
7)	9	0.8
8)	1	0.1
9)	3	0.3
10)	1	0.1
11)	1	0.1
14)	1	0.1
17)	1	0.1
Missing	92
TOTAL	1104	100.0

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76) Of this number (the number supplied by respondent in ORDNDPST), how many are female? (PASTWMN)

	TOTAL	%
0)	610	57.9
1)	370	35.1
2)	47	4.5
3)	18	1.7
4)	3	0.3
5)	3	0.3
8)	1	0.1
13)	1	0.1
Missing	143
TOTAL	1053	100.0

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77) (Asked only of ordained ministers) How often do you read from the 'Inclusive Language Lectionary' when you read the Bible aloud during worship? (ILLBIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	57	5.1
2) Often	79	7.0
3) Occasionally	123	11.0
4) Rarely	182	16.2
5) Never	682	60.7
Missing	73
TOTAL	1123	100.0

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78) Type of sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
3) Pastors	809	67.6
4) Specialized Clergy	387	32.4
TOTAL	1196	100.0

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79) Staff (STAFF)

	TOTAL	%
0)	1	0.3
1)	34	8.8
2)	173	44.7
3)	75	19.4
4)	48	12.4
5)	14	3.6
6)	11	2.8
7)	10	2.6
8)	6	1.6
9)	4	1.0
10)	6	1.6
12)	1	0.3
13)	1	0.3
14)	1	0.3
25)	1	0.3
27)	1	0.3
Missing	809
TOTAL	387	100.0

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80) Old Code (OLDCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1195	1238.344	729

81) When were you ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacrament? 19__ (WHENORDN)

	TOTAL	%
44)	1	0.1
45)	3	0.3
50)	2	0.2
51)	1	0.1
52)	10	0.8
53)	4	0.3
54)	6	0.5
55)	10	0.8
56)	18	1.5
57)	23	1.9
58)	20	1.7
59)	26	2.2
60)	28	2.3
61)	26	2.2
62)	28	2.3
63)	26	2.2
64)	21	1.8
65)	21	1.8
66)	22	1.8
67)	27	2.3
68)	31	2.6
69)	26	2.2
70)	18	1.5
71)	29	2.4
72)	29	2.4
73)	28	2.3
74)	28	2.3
75)	31	2.6
76)	28	2.3
77)	31	2.6
78)	35	2.9
79)	33	2.8
80)	39	3.3
81)	36	3.0
82)	37	3.1
83)	39	3.3
84)	35	2.9
85)	37	3.1
86)	21	1.8
87)	36	3.0
88)	31	2.6
89)	27	2.3
90)	24	2.0
91)	29	2.4
92)	30	2.5
93)	34	2.8
94)	32	2.7
95)	32	2.7
96)	3	0.3
97)	1	0.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	1193	100.0

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82) If you were ordained by a denomination other than the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) or one of its predecessor denominations, name that body. (ORDNDENM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not applicable	3	2.6
1) Baptist	23	19.8
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	4	3.4
3) Episcopalian	1	0.9
5) Lutheran	1	0.9
6) Methodist	8	6.9
7) Other Presbyterian	45	38.8
8) Reformed	7	6.0
9) Roman Catholic	1	0.9
10) United Church of Christ	9	7.8
12) Other	12	10.3
99) More than one selected	2	1.7
Missing	1080
TOTAL	116	100.0

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83) Are you presently enrolled in a graduate school, seminary, or theological school? (SCHOOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1080	91.1
2) Yes	106	8.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	1186	100.0

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84) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY ARE PRESENTLY ENROLLED IN A GRADUATE SCHOOL, SEMINARY, OR THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL ) Which degree are you seeking? (SCHOOLDG)

	TOTAL	%
1) MCE-MRE	1	1.0
2) MA	1	1.0
3) Th.M./S.T.M.	2	1.9
4) D.Min.	71	68.9
5) Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D.	16	15.5
6) Other	12	11.7
Missing	1093
TOTAL	103	100.0

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85) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PRESENTLY ENROLLED IN A GRADUATE SCHOOL, SEMINARY, OR THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL) Which school are you presently enrolled in? (WHATSCHL)

	TOTAL	%
5) Austin	4	3.8
6) Bangor	1	0.9
14) Chicago Theological Seminary	2	1.9
18) Columbia	13	12.3
20) Covenant	2	1.9
21) Drew University	1	0.9
22) Dubuque	2	1.9
23) Duke University	1	0.9
24) Eastern Baptist	1	0.9
30) Fuller Theological Seminary	8	7.5
31) Garrett Evangelical	1	0.9
33) Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary	3	2.8
39) Lancaster Theological Seminary	2	1.9
40) Lexington	2	1.9
41) Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary	9	8.5
45) McCormick	4	3.8
46) Memphis	1	0.9
52) New Brunswick	1	0.9
53) New York	1	0.9
63) Pittsburgh	5	4.7
65) Princeton	4	3.8
68) San Francisco	11	10.4
76) United Theological Seminary Dayton	1	0.9
78) Union Seminary (VA)	3	2.8
85) Westminster	1	0.9
99) Other	22	20.8
Missing	1090
TOTAL	106	100.0

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86) Before entering seminary for your B.D. or M.Div., were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? (SECLRJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	832	69.9
2) Yes	358	30.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	1190	100.0

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87) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THAT THEY WERE ENGAGED IN A LONG-TERM SECULAR JOB OR CAREER BEFORE ENTERING SEMINARY FOR THEIR B.D. OR M.DIV) How long were you in that long-term secular job or career? (JOBLONG)

	TOTAL	%
0)	1	0.3
1)	8	2.2
2)	25	7.0
3)	35	9.8
4)	32	8.9
5)	36	10.1
6)	19	5.3
7)	28	7.8
8)	20	5.6
9)	10	2.8
10)	35	9.8
11)	12	3.4
12)	14	3.9
13)	4	1.1
14)	7	2.0
15)	12	3.4
16)	4	1.1
17)	2	0.6
18)	5	1.4
19)	4	1.1
20)	15	4.2
21)	1	0.3
22)	2	0.6
23)	2	0.6
24)	3	0.8
25)	6	1.7
26)	2	0.6
27)	1	0.3
28)	4	1.1
29)	1	0.3
30)	4	1.1
32)	1	0.3
34)	1	0.3
40)	1	0.3
41)	1	0.3
Missing	838
TOTAL	358	100.0

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88) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR B.D. OR M.DIV. DEGREE) Please indicate the year in which you received your B.D. or M.Div. degree. 19__ (YRBDMDIV)

	TOTAL	%
44) 44	1	0.1
45) 45	2	0.2
49) 49	1	0.1
51) 51	2	0.2
52) 52	11	0.9
53) 53	4	0.3
54) 54	5	0.4
55) 55	10	0.8
56) 56	18	1.5
57) 57	22	1.9
58) 58	22	1.9
59) 59	24	2.0
60) 60	28	2.4
61) 61	29	2.5
62) 62	28	2.4
63) 63	24	2.0
64) 64	21	1.8
65) 65	26	2.2
66) 66	22	1.9
67) 67	26	2.2
68) 68	26	2.2
69) 69	33	2.8
70) 70	24	2.0
71) 71	34	2.9
72) 72	26	2.2
73) 73	27	2.3
74) 74	24	2.0
75) 75	38	3.2
76) 76	22	1.9
77) 77	34	2.9
78) 78	32	2.7
79) 79	34	2.9
80) 80	38	3.2
81) 81	33	2.8
82) 82	44	3.7
83) 83	35	3.0
84) 84	32	2.7
85) 85	30	2.5
86) 86	27	2.3
87) 87	31	2.6
88) 88	23	1.9
89) 89	34	2.9
90) 90	27	2.3
91) 91	22	1.9
92) 92	32	2.7
93) 93	23	1.9
94) 94	23	1.9
95) 95	19	1.6
96) 96	4	0.3
99) Do not have degree	23	1.9
Missing	16
TOTAL	1180	100.0

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89) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR B.D. OR M.DIV. DEGREE FROM A PCUSA SCHOOL) Please indicate from which school you received your B.D. or M.Div. degree (PCUSABD)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1148	52.368	25

90) Do you have one or more other graduate degrees from a seminary or other school of theological education (besides your B.D. or M.Div.)? (GRADDEG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	718	60.7
2) Yes	465	39.3
Missing	13
TOTAL	1183	100.0

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91) [ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE ONE OR MORE DEGREES FROM A SEMINARY OR OTHER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION (BESIDES THEIR B.D. OR M.DIV.)] Please indicate whether you received the following degree: M.C.E./M.R.E. (GRADMCE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1183	99.0
1) Checked	12	1.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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92) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR M.C.E./M.R.E.) Please indicate the year in which you received your M.C.E./M.R.E. degree. 19__ (GRADMCEY)

	TOTAL	%
54)	1	9.1
59)	1	9.1
60)	1	9.1
61)	1	9.1
63)	1	9.1
66)	1	9.1
74)	1	9.1
75)	1	9.1
78)	1	9.1
91)	1	9.1
94)	1	9.1
Missing	1185
TOTAL	11	100.0

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93) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR M.C.E./M.R.E. DEGREE) Which school awarded you your M.C.E./M.R.E. degree? (GRADMCES)

	TOTAL	%
31) Garrett Evangelical	1	11.1
45) McCormick	1	11.1
64) PSCE	7	77.8
Missing	1187
TOTAL	9	100.0

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94) [ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE ONE OR MORE DEGREES FROM A SEMINARY OR OTHER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION (BESIDES THEIR B.D. OR M.DIV.)] Please indicate whether you received the following degree: M.A. (GRADMA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1113	93.1
1) Checked	82	6.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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95) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR M.A.) Please indicate the year in which you received your M.A. degree. 19__ (GRADMAY)

	TOTAL	%
29)	1	1.3
49)	1	1.3
56)	2	2.5
58)	1	1.3
59)	2	2.5
60)	1	1.3
61)	3	3.8
62)	2	2.5
63)	1	1.3
64)	2	2.5
65)	3	3.8
66)	1	1.3
67)	3	3.8
68)	1	1.3
69)	3	3.8
70)	4	5.0
71)	1	1.3
72)	5	6.3
73)	2	2.5
74)	3	3.8
76)	3	3.8
77)	1	1.3
78)	6	7.5
79)	1	1.3
80)	1	1.3
81)	3	3.8
82)	2	2.5
85)	4	5.0
86)	4	5.0
87)	1	1.3
88)	2	2.5
89)	3	3.8
90)	1	1.3
91)	2	2.5
93)	1	1.3
94)	2	2.5
95)	1	1.3
Missing	1116
TOTAL	80	100.0

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96) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR M.A. DEGREE) Which school awarded you your M.A. degree? (GRADMAS)

	TOTAL	%
4) Ashland	1	1.3
9) Brite	1	1.3
13) University of Chicago Divinity	3	3.8
14) Chicago Theological Seminary	2	2.6
16) Claremont	1	1.3
17) Colgate Rochester	1	1.3
18) Columbia	1	1.3
21) Drew University	1	1.3
22) Dubuque	1	1.3
23) Duke University	1	1.3
24) Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary	1	1.3
30) Fuller Theological Seminary	1	1.3
45) McCormick	3	3.8
63) Pittsburgh	2	2.6
64) PSCE	7	9.0
68) San Francisco	2	2.6
74) Trinity Evangelical Div	2	2.6
75) Union-Auburn	1	1.3
81) Vanderbilt	2	2.6
85) Westminster	1	1.3
88) Yale	5	6.4
89) Emory	1	1.3
99) Other	37	47.4
Missing	1118
TOTAL	78	100.0

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97) [ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE ONE OR MORE DEGREES FROM A SEMINARY OR OTHER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION (BESIDES THEIR B.D. OR M.DIV.)] Please indicate whether you received the following degree: Th.M./S.T.M. (GRADTHM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1084	90.7
1) Checked	111	9.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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98) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR Th.M./S.T.M. DEGREE) Please indicate the year in which you received your Th.M./S.T.M. degree. 19__ (GRADTHMY)

	TOTAL	%
50)	2	1.8
55)	1	0.9
58)	1	0.9
59)	3	2.7
61)	1	0.9
62)	4	3.6
63)	3	2.7
64)	5	4.5
65)	2	1.8
66)	7	6.3
67)	5	4.5
68)	6	5.4
69)	6	5.4
70)	3	2.7
71)	10	9.0
72)	4	3.6
73)	3	2.7
74)	3	2.7
75)	4	3.6
76)	1	0.9
78)	3	2.7
80)	6	5.4
81)	3	2.7
82)	2	1.8
83)	4	3.6
84)	2	1.8
85)	1	0.9
86)	1	0.9
87)	1	0.9
88)	5	4.5
89)	1	0.9
91)	2	1.8
92)	1	0.9
93)	1	0.9
94)	2	1.8
95)	1	0.9
96)	1	0.9
Missing	1085
TOTAL	111	100.0

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99) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR Th.M./S.T.M. DEGREE) Which PCUSA school awarded you your Th.M./S.T.M. degree? (GRADTPCU)

	TOTAL	%
5) Austin	1	0.9
10) Calvin	1	0.9
15) Christian Theological Seminary	1	0.9
16) Claremont	1	0.9
17) Colgate Rochester	3	2.8
18) Columbia	7	6.5
22) Dubuque	5	4.6
23) Duke University	1	0.9
31) Garrett Evangelical	1	0.9
41) Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary	2	1.9
45) McCormick	3	2.8
63) Pittsburgh	3	2.8
65) Princeton	42	38.9
68) San Francisco	3	2.8
71) St Mary's	1	0.9
75) Union-Auburn	6	5.6
78) Union Theological Seminary (VA)	12	11.1
88) Yale	8	7.4
99) Other	7	6.5
Missing	1088
TOTAL	108	100.0

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100) [ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE ONE OR MORE DEGREES FROM A SEMINARY OR OTHER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION (BESIDES THEIR B.D. OR M.DIV.)] Please indicate whether you received the following degree: D.Min. (GRADDMIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	926	77.5
1) Checked	269	22.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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101) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR D.Min. DEGREE) Please indicate the year in which you received your D.Min. degree. 19__ (GRADDY)

	TOTAL	%
71)	1	0.4
72)	2	0.8
73)	5	1.9
74)	8	3.0
75)	9	3.4
76)	13	4.9
77)	9	3.4
78)	12	4.6
79)	9	3.4
80)	8	3.0
81)	14	5.3
82)	16	6.1
83)	11	4.2
84)	13	4.9
85)	14	5.3
86)	16	6.1
87)	8	3.0
88)	8	3.0
89)	8	3.0
90)	11	4.2
91)	10	3.8
92)	14	5.3
93)	12	4.6
94)	10	3.8
95)	12	4.6
96)	9	3.4
97)	1	0.4
Missing	933
TOTAL	263	100.0

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102) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR D.Min. DEGREE) Which PCUSA school awarded you your D.Min. degree? (GRADDSPC)

	TOTAL	%
2) Andover Newton Theological Seminary	2	0.8
5) Austin	9	3.4
8) Bethel Theological Seminary	1	0.4
9) Brite	1	0.4
11) Candler	1	0.4
14) Chicago Theological Seminary	2	0.8
15) Christian Theological Seminary	1	0.4
16) Claremont	1	0.4
17) Colgate Rochester	1	0.4
18) Columbia	25	9.4
21) Drew University	10	3.8
22) Dubuque	1	0.4
24) Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary	3	1.1
25) Eden Theological Seminary	5	1.9
27) Erskine Theological Seminary	1	0.4
30) Fuller Theological Seminary	16	6.0
31) Garrett Evangelical	1	0.4
36) Iliff School	1	0.4
39) Lancaster Theological Seminary	2	0.8
40) Lexington	1	0.4
41) Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary	8	3.0
45) McCormick	65	24.4
53) New York	1	0.4
63) Pittsburgh	14	5.3
65) Princeton	9	3.4
68) San Francisco	31	11.7
69) Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary	1	0.4
72) St Paul	1	0.4
74) Trinity Evangelical	1	0.4
77) United Theological Seminary MN	1	0.4
78) Union Theological Seminary (VA)	27	10.2
81) Vanderbilt	4	1.5
84) Western Theological Seminary	2	0.8
99) Other	16	6.0
Missing	930
TOTAL	266	100.0

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103) [ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE ONE OR MORE DEGREES FROM A SEMINARY OR OTHER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION (BESIDES THEIR B.D. OR M.DIV.)] Please indicate whether you received the following degree: Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. (GRADPHD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1117	93.5
1) Checked	78	6.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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104) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. DEGREE) Please indicate the year in which you received your Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. degree. 19__ (GRADPHDY)

	TOTAL	%
58)	5	6.6
59)	1	1.3
60)	1	1.3
61)	1	1.3
62)	1	1.3
64)	2	2.6
65)	2	2.6
66)	1	1.3
67)	2	2.6
68)	1	1.3
69)	2	2.6
70)	2	2.6
71)	2	2.6
72)	2	2.6
73)	1	1.3
74)	2	2.6
75)	2	2.6
76)	2	2.6
77)	1	1.3
78)	1	1.3
79)	1	1.3
80)	2	2.6
81)	4	5.3
82)	3	3.9
83)	3	3.9
85)	2	2.6
86)	3	3.9
87)	2	2.6
88)	6	7.9
89)	3	3.9
90)	1	1.3
91)	1	1.3
92)	6	7.9
94)	2	2.6
95)	1	1.3
96)	1	1.3
97)	1	1.3
Missing	1120
TOTAL	76	100.0

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105) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. DEGREE) Which PCUSA school awarded you your Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. degree? (GRPHDPC)

	TOTAL	%
13) University of Chicago Divinity	1	1.3
16) Claremont	1	1.3
18) Columbia	2	2.7
23) Duke University	4	5.3
31) Garrett Evangelical	1	1.3
34) Harvard University	1	1.3
45) McCormick	1	1.3
57) NW Lutheran Theo	1	1.3
65) Princeton	6	8.0
68) San Francisco	2	2.7
69) Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary	1	1.3
75) Union-Auburn	2	2.7
76) United Theo Dayton	1	1.3
78) Union Theological Seminary (VA)	5	6.7
79) University of Notre Dame	1	1.3
81) Vanderbilt	7	9.3
88) Yale	3	4.0
89) Emory	3	4.0
99) Other	32	42.7
Missing	1121
TOTAL	75	100.0

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106) [ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE ONE OR MORE DEGREES FROM A SEMINARY OR OTHER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION (BESIDES THEIR B.D. OR M.DIV.)] Please indicate whether you received the following degree: Other (GRADOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1149	96.2
1) Checked	46	3.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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107) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED ANY OTHER DEGREES) Please indicate the year in which you received all other degrees. 19__ (GROTHYR)

	TOTAL	%
55)	1	2.2
59)	1	2.2
60)	1	2.2
61)	3	6.7
64)	1	2.2
70)	2	4.4
71)	2	4.4
72)	2	4.4
73)	1	2.2
74)	1	2.2
75)	2	4.4
76)	2	4.4
77)	1	2.2
78)	5	11.1
79)	2	4.4
80)	2	4.4
81)	1	2.2
83)	1	2.2
84)	1	2.2
85)	1	2.2
86)	2	4.4
88)	1	2.2
90)	2	4.4
91)	3	6.7
92)	1	2.2
93)	1	2.2
96)	1	2.2
97)	1	2.2
Missing	1151
TOTAL	45	100.0

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108) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED ANY OTHER DEGREES) Which PCUSA school awarded you any other degrees? (GROTHPC)

	TOTAL	%
4) Ashland	1	2.3
12) Central Baptist	1	2.3
13) University of Chicago Divinity	1	2.3
18) Columbia	1	2.3
45) McCormick	1	2.3
59) Pacific Lutheran	1	2.3
67) Regent	1	2.3
68) San Francisco	1	2.3
78) Union Theological Seminary (VA)	3	7.0
81) Vanderbilt	2	4.7
83) Wesley	1	2.3
99) Other	29	67.4
Missing	1153
TOTAL	43	100.0

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109) What is the highest level of formal education you have attained besides your theological or Christian education training? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
2) Completed high school	3	0.3
3) Some college	6	0.5
4) College graduate	641	54.4
5) Some graduate work	221	18.8
6) Graduate degree	307	26.1
Missing	18
TOTAL	1178	100.0

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110) Which category below describes your current paid employment? (JOBEMP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor in a congregation	840	70.4
2) Non-parish job or ministry	276	23.1
3) Unemployed	31	2.6
4) Retired from active ministry	46	3.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	1193	100.0

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111) Which category below describes your current paid employment? (JOBEMP2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Non-parish job or ministry	66	80.5
3) Unemployed	6	7.3
4) Retired from active ministry	10	12.2
Missing	1114
TOTAL	82	100.0

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112) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SERVE ONE OR MORE CONGREGATIONS AS A PASTOR) Do you consider yourself a full-time or part-time parish pastor? (FTPASTOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	691	83.0
2) Part-time	142	17.0
Missing	363
TOTAL	833	100.0

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113) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SERVE ONE OR MORE CONGREGATIONS AS A PART-TIME PARISH PASTOR) Please specify the hours per week that you serve as a part-time parish pastor. (PTPASTOR)

	TOTAL	%
1)	9	6.4
2)	8	5.7
3)	3	2.1
4)	1	0.7
5)	1	0.7
8)	4	2.9
9)	1	0.7
10)	6	4.3
11)	1	0.7
12)	3	2.1
13)	1	0.7
14)	1	0.7
15)	7	5.0
16)	2	1.4
17)	1	0.7
18)	1	0.7
20)	18	12.9
22)	1	0.7
24)	4	2.9
25)	13	9.3
26)	1	0.7
28)	1	0.7
29)	2	1.4
30)	19	13.6
32)	5	3.6
33)	2	1.4
34)	1	0.7
35)	5	3.6
36)	1	0.7
37)	1	0.7
40)	6	4.3
42)	2	1.4
44)	1	0.7
45)	2	1.4
50)	2	1.4
55)	2	1.4
65)	1	0.7
Missing	1056
TOTAL	140	100.0

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114) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SERVE ONE OR MORE CONGREGATIONS AS A PASTOR) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (POSCONG1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Solo pastor	416	50.1
2) Senior pastor	156	18.8
3) Assistant/Associate pastor	126	15.2
4) Co-pastor	24	2.9
5) Stated or temporary supply	45	5.4
6) Designated pastor	6	0.7
7) Interim pastor	28	3.4
8) Tentmaker	4	0.5
9) Paid parish associate	8	1.0
10) Other	17	2.0
Missing	366
TOTAL	830	100.0

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115) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SERVE ONE OR MORE CONGREGATIONS AS A PASTOR) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (POSCONG2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Solo pastor	2	2.1
2) Senior pastor	17	18.1
3) Assistant/Associate pastor	6	6.4
4) Co-pastor	1	1.1
5) Stated or temporary supply	25	26.6
6) Designated pastor	6	6.4
7) Interim pastor	18	19.1
8) Tentmaker	13	13.8
9) Paid parish associate	2	2.1
10) Other	4	4.3
Missing	1102
TOTAL	94	100.0

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116) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SERVE ONE OR MORE CONGREGATIONS AS A PASTOR) How many congregations do you currently serve as pastor (include congregations you are serving as stated or temporary supply)? (MANYCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	774	93.1
2) Two or more	57	6.9
Missing	365
TOTAL	831	100.0

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117) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SERVE TWO OR MORE CONGREGATIONS AS A PASTOR) How many congregations do you serve as pastor? (MANY2CNG)

	TOTAL	%
2) Two	43	81.1
3) Three	6	11.3
4) Four	2	3.8
5) Five	1	1.9
8) Eight	1	1.9
Missing	1143
TOTAL	53	100.0

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118) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO SERVE TWO OR MORE CONGREGATIONS AS A PASTOR) Are all or some of the congregations yoked as a larger parish? (LARGRPAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	37	58.7
2) Yes	26	41.3
Missing	1133
TOTAL	63	100.0

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119) What is the approximate membership of the congregation(s) you serve? (Write the combined membership if you serve two or more). (MEMCLRGY)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	828	643.781	1095

120) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN ONE OR MORE NON-PARISH JOBS OR MINISTRIES) Is your non-parish job or ministry full-time or part-time? (If you have more than one, answer in terms of the combined hours). (NONPARFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	261	67.8
2) Part-time	124	32.2
Missing	811
TOTAL	385	100.0

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121) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN ONE OR MORE NON-PARISH JOBS OR MINISTRIES) Please specify the hours you spend in your part-time non-parish job or ministry. (NONPARPT)

	TOTAL	%
1)	2	1.7
2)	4	3.4
4)	2	1.7
5)	2	1.7
6)	4	3.4
7)	4	3.4
8)	8	6.8
9)	1	0.8
10)	13	11.0
11)	1	0.8
12)	7	5.9
14)	1	0.8
15)	7	5.9
16)	2	1.7
18)	1	0.8
20)	21	17.8
23)	1	0.8
24)	3	2.5
25)	4	3.4
28)	1	0.8
29)	1	0.8
30)	7	5.9
32)	2	1.7
35)	2	1.7
40)	11	9.3
42)	1	0.8
45)	1	0.8
50)	1	0.8
55)	1	0.8
60)	1	0.8
65)	1	0.8
Missing	1078
TOTAL	118	100.0

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122) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN ONE OR MORE NON-PARISH JOBS OR MINISTRIES) In what type(s) of non-parish jobs or ministries are you currently employed? (NONJOB1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Faculty/staff at an educational institution	97	25.6
2) Chaplain	71	18.7
3) Missionary/Mission co-worker	6	1.6
4) National staff or middle governing body staff	54	14.2
5) Staff of an ecumenical or non-denominational agency	14	3.7
6) Professional pastoral counselor	32	8.4
7) Other employment	105	27.7
Missing	817
TOTAL	379	100.0

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123) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN ONE OR MORE NON-PARISH JOBS OR MINISTRIES) In what type(s) of non-parish jobs or ministries are you currently employed? (NONJOB2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Faculty/staff at an educational institution	3	6.8
2) Chaplain	9	20.5
3) Missionary/Mission co-worker	1	2.3
4) National staff or middle governing body staff	1	2.3
5) Staff of an ecumenical or non-denominational agency	1	2.3
6) Professional pastoral counselor	12	27.3
7) Other employment	17	38.6
Missing	1152
TOTAL	44	100.0

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124) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN ONE OR MORE NON-PARISH JOBS OR MINISTRIES) For what type of institution do you work? (INSTJOB1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Military	7	1.9
2) Civilian government	18	4.8
3) Elementary, middle, or high school	14	3.7
4) College or University	57	15.1
5) Seminary or other theological school	32	8.5
6) Hospital or other medical facility	48	12.7
7) Church/religious body	72	19.1
8) Other non-profit organization	61	16.2
9) For-profit business	50	13.3
10) Other	18	4.8
Missing	819
TOTAL	377	100.0

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125) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN ONE OR MORE NON-PARISH JOBS OR MINISTRIES) For what type of institution do you work? (INSTJOB2)

	TOTAL	%
4) College or University	2	3.8
5) Seminary or other theological school	2	3.8
6) Hospital or other medical facility	4	7.5
7) Church/religious body	9	17.0
8) Other non-profit organization	8	15.1
9) For-profit business	10	18.9
10) Other	18	34.0
Missing	1143
TOTAL	53	100.0

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126) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN ONE OR MORE NON-PARISH JOBS OR MINISTRIES) Is this organization affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (ORGPRES)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	233	63.0
2) Yes	137	37.0
Missing	826
TOTAL	370	100.0

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127) In general, how often are you bothered by stress in your job situation? (JOBSTRSS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	46	4.1
2) Less than once a week	305	27.3
3) Once or twice a week	439	39.3
4) Several days a week	202	18.1
5) Almost every day	124	11.1
Missing	80
TOTAL	1116	100.0

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128) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - An unsupportive session (EXTSESSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	21	2.1
2) Some extent	76	7.4
3) A little	229	22.4
4) None	468	45.7
5) Not applicable/not sure	230	22.5
Missing	172
TOTAL	1024	100.0

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129) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - An unsupportive congregation (EXTCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	12	1.2
2) Some extent	79	7.8
3) A little	285	28.0
4) None	429	42.1
5) Not applicable/not sure	213	20.9
Missing	178
TOTAL	1018	100.0

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130) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Conflict with others in organization (EXTCNFLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	57	5.5
2) Some extent	173	16.8
3) A little	446	43.4
4) None	282	27.4
5) Not applicable/not sure	70	6.8
Missing	168
TOTAL	1028	100.0

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131) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Doing too many different things (EXTTHNGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	255	24.3
2) Some extent	390	37.1
3) A little	284	27.0
4) None	107	10.2
5) Not applicable/not sure	14	1.3
Missing	146
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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132) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Feeling 'burned out' (EXTBURND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	77	7.4
2) Some extent	252	24.4
3) A little	368	35.6
4) None	313	30.3
5) Not applicable/not sure	24	2.3
Missing	162
TOTAL	1034	100.0

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133) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Feeling my work doesn't count (EXTCOUNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	20	1.9
2) Some extent	105	10.1
3) A little	256	24.7
4) None	621	60.0
5) Not applicable/not sure	33	3.2
Missing	161
TOTAL	1035	100.0

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134) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Having different views or values from most others in organization (EXTVIEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	58	5.6
2) Some extent	176	16.9
3) A little	376	36.1
4) None	400	38.4
5) Not applicable/not sure	31	3.0
Missing	155
TOTAL	1041	100.0

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135) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Having to make decisions (EXTDECSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	20	1.9
2) Some extent	151	14.7
3) A little	422	41.0
4) None	416	40.4
5) Not applicable/not sure	21	2.0
Missing	166
TOTAL	1030	100.0

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136) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Having to meet deadlines (EXTDEDLN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	72	6.9
2) Some extent	272	26.0
3) A little	443	42.4
4) None	244	23.3
5) Not applicable/not sure	15	1.4
Missing	150
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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137) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Little or no input into decisions that affect me in important ways (EXTINPUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	36	3.5
2) Some extent	134	12.9
3) A little	265	25.5
4) None	564	54.3
5) Not applicable/not sure	40	3.8
Missing	157
TOTAL	1039	100.0

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138) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Needing more time for myself (EXTTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	205	19.7
2) Some extent	318	30.5
3) A little	328	31.4
4) None	177	17.0
5) Not applicable/not sure	15	1.4
Missing	153
TOTAL	1043	100.0

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139) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Not being paid well enough (EXTPAID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	119	11.4
2) Some extent	219	20.9
3) A little	287	27.4
4) None	401	38.3
5) Not applicable/not sure	20	1.9
Missing	150
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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140) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Not enough time for my family (EXTFAMLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	174	16.6
2) Some extent	306	29.2
3) A little	314	30.0
4) None	212	20.2
5) Not applicable/not sure	41	3.9
Missing	149
TOTAL	1047	100.0

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141) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Experiencing sexual harassment (EXTHARSS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	2	0.2
2) Some extent	10	1.0
3) A little	30	2.9
4) None	906	88.0
5) Not applicable/not sure	82	8.0
Missing	166
TOTAL	1030	100.0

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142) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Too many meetings (EXTMTNGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	110	10.5
2) Some extent	290	27.7
3) A little	371	35.4
4) None	256	24.5
5) Not applicable/not sure	20	1.9
Missing	149
TOTAL	1047	100.0

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143) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Unclear or continually changing expectations from others (EXTUNCLR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	53	5.1
2) Some extent	189	18.1
3) A little	387	37.0
4) None	394	37.7
5) Not applicable/not sure	22	2.1
Missing	151
TOTAL	1045	100.0

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144) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Unrealistic expectations from others (EXTUNREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	89	8.6
2) Some extent	226	21.9
3) A little	369	35.7
4) None	327	31.7
5) Not applicable/not sure	22	2.1
Missing	163
TOTAL	1033	100.0

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145) To what extent, if any, is the following a source of stress in your work? - Working too many hours (EXTHOURS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	207	19.6
2) Some extent	330	31.3
3) A little	325	30.8
4) None	176	16.7
5) Not applicable/not sure	16	1.5
Missing	142
TOTAL	1054	100.0

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146) During your life, have you ever been a member of a congregation affiliated with a denomination other than Presbyterian? (DENOMOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	720	60.7
2) Yes	467	39.3
Missing	9
TOTAL	1187	100.0

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147) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE) How many years have you been a Presbyterian? (YRSPRES)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	544	31.248	15

148) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE) Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Baptist (DENBAPT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1063	89.0
1) Checked	131	11.0
Missing	2
TOTAL	1194	100.0

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149) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE) Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (DENDISC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1165	97.5
1) Checked	30	2.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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150) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE) Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Episcopalian (DENEPIS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1161	97.2
1) Checked	34	2.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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151) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE) Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Friends (Quaker) (DENFRNDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1191	99.7
1) Checked	4	0.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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152) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE) Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Lutheran (DENLUTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1160	97.1
1) Checked	35	2.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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153) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE) Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Methodist (DENMETH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1075	90.0
1) Checked	120	10.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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154) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE) Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Reformed (DENRFRMD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1162	97.2
1) Checked	33	2.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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155) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE) Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Roman Catholic (DENROMAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1168	97.7
1) Checked	27	2.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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156) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE) Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: United Church of Christ (DENUCC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1134	94.9
1) Checked	61	5.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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157) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN DURING THEIR LIFE) Please indicate whether you've belonged to the following denomination: Other (DENOTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1091	91.3
1) Checked	104	8.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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158) In what religious denomination were you raised? (Please choose just one answer. If you were part of more than one denomination during your youth, answer by selecting the one in which you were most involved.) (RELDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	92	7.8
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	16	1.4
3) Episcopal	20	1.7
4) Friends (Quakers)	1	0.1
5) Lutheran	23	2.0
6) Methodist	73	6.2
7) Presbyterian	766	65.4
8) Reformed	21	1.8
9) Roman Catholic	25	2.1
10) United Church of Christ	30	2.6
11) None	25	2.1
12) Other	74	6.3
99) More than one selected	6	0.5
Missing	24
TOTAL	1172	100.0

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159) When you were a teenager, how often did your father attend religious services? (DADREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	95	8.0
2) Less than once a year	36	3.0
3) Once or twice a year	87	7.4
4) Several times a year	66	5.6
5) Once a month	51	4.3
6) Two to three times a month	73	6.2
7) Nearly every week	208	17.6
8) Every week	532	45.0
9) Don't know	35	3.0
Missing	13
TOTAL	1183	100.0

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160) When you were a teenager, how often did your mother attend religious services? (MOMREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	51	4.4
2) Less than once a year	16	1.4
3) Once or twice a year	47	4.0
4) Several times a year	61	5.2
5) Once a month	50	4.3
6) Two to three times a month	76	6.5
7) Nearly every week	259	22.3
8) Every week	601	51.7
9) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	34
TOTAL	1162	100.0

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161) Which of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (THELVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	25	2.1
2) Conservative	243	20.6
3) Moderate	504	42.7
4) Liberal	312	26.4
5) Very liberal	97	8.2
Missing	15
TOTAL	1181	100.0

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162) Do you think there is a heaven, where people who have led good lives are eternally rewarded? (HEAVEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	226	20.0
2) Yes	754	66.6
3) Not sure	144	12.7
4) Other	8	0.7
Missing	64
TOTAL	1132	100.0

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163) Do you think there is a hell, to which people who have led bad lives and die without being sorry are eternally damned? (HELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	441	38.7
2) Yes	445	39.0
3) Not sure	250	21.9
4) Other	4	0.4
Missing	56
TOTAL	1140	100.0

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164) Code 2 (CODE2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1195	30926.932	2065

165) Which statement best describes your view of the Bible? (Please choose only one) (BBLVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is an important piece of literature, but is largely irrelevant to our lives today.	1	0.1
2) It is the record of many people's experience with God and is a useful guide for individual Christians in their search for basic moral and religious teachings.	105	8.9
3) It is the Word of God and its stories and teaching provide a powerful motivation as we work toward God's reign in the world.	624	52.7
4) It is the inspired, authoritative Word of God that is without error in all that it says about faith and morals.	397	33.5
5) It is the inspired Word of God, without error not only in matters of faith, but also in historical, scientific, geographic, and other secular matters.	51	4.3
9) More than one selected	6	0.5
Missing	12
TOTAL	1184	100.0

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166) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Reading and studying the Bible regularly (LIFEBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	604	50.6
2) Very important	446	37.4
3) Somewhat important	133	11.1
4) Not at all important	10	0.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	1193	100.0

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167) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Spending time in prayer and meditation (LIFEPRYR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	716	60.0
2) Very important	371	31.1
3) Somewhat important	101	8.5
4) Not at all important	5	0.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	1193	100.0

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168) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Actively seeking social and economic justice (LIFEJUST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	368	30.8
2) Very important	611	51.2
3) Somewhat important	209	17.5
4) Not at all important	5	0.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	1193	100.0

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169) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Taking care of those who are sick or needy (LIFESICK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	491	41.2
2) Very important	647	54.3
3) Somewhat important	53	4.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	1191	100.0

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170) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Attending church regularly (LIFECHRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	477	40.2
2) Very important	549	46.3
3) Somewhat important	143	12.0
4) Not at all important	18	1.5
Missing	9
TOTAL	1187	100.0

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171) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Seeking to bring others to faith in Christ (LIFEOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	323	27.2
2) Very important	508	42.8
3) Somewhat important	312	26.3
4) Not at all important	45	3.8
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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172) When you think about the qualities of a good Christian life, how important is the following to you? - Practicing Christian values in work, home, and school (LIFEVALU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	824	69.1
2) Very important	354	29.7
3) Somewhat important	15	1.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	1193	100.0

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173) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (AGOWN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	24	2.0
2) Agree	103	8.7
3) Not sure	49	4.1
4) Disagree	604	50.8
5) Strongly disagree	408	34.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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174) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (AGDIFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	14	1.2
2) Agree	102	8.6
3) Not sure	85	7.2
4) Disagree	511	43.0
5) Strongly disagree	476	40.1
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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175) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: There is a life beyond death. (AGDEATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	838	70.4
2) Agree	258	21.7
3) Not sure	71	6.0
4) Disagree	14	1.2
5) Strongly disagree	9	0.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1190	100.0

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176) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: The only absolute Truth for humankind is in Jesus Christ. (AGTRUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	439	37.0
2) Agree	318	26.8
3) Not sure	126	10.6
4) Disagree	242	20.4
5) Strongly disagree	62	5.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	1187	100.0

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177) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (AGSAVED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	186	15.7
2) Agree	177	14.9
3) Not sure	261	22.0
4) Disagree	341	28.8
5) Strongly disagree	220	18.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	1185	100.0

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178) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: In the realm of values, the final authority about good and bad is the individual. (AGAUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	8	0.7
2) Agree	31	2.6
3) Not sure	25	2.1
4) Disagree	474	39.8
5) Strongly disagree	654	54.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	1192	100.0

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179) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Individuals should seek out religious truth for themselves and not conform to any church's doctrines. (AGCONFM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	18	1.5
2) Agree	151	12.8
3) Not sure	52	4.4
4) Disagree	675	57.0
5) Strongly disagree	288	24.3
Missing	12
TOTAL	1184	100.0

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180) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: It is important to share my faith with other people. (AGSHARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	508	42.7
2) Agree	647	54.4
3) Not sure	17	1.4
4) Disagree	17	1.4
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	1190	100.0

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181) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: All the great religions of the world are equally true and good. (AGEQUAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	15	1.3
2) Agree	79	6.6
3) Not sure	130	10.9
4) Disagree	534	44.8
5) Strongly disagree	434	36.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	1192	100.0

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182) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Belief in Jesus Christ is only one of many ways to find salvation. (AGSALVTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	75	6.3
2) Agree	271	22.8
3) Not sure	170	14.3
4) Disagree	381	32.1
5) Strongly disagree	289	24.4
Missing	10
TOTAL	1186	100.0

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183) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: The Devil (Satan) really exists. (AGDEVIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	255	21.5
2) Agree	351	29.6
3) Not sure	194	16.4
4) Disagree	252	21.3
5) Strongly disagree	132	11.1
Missing	12
TOTAL	1184	100.0

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184) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Jesus was born of a virgin. (AGBORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	307	26.0
2) Agree	374	31.7
3) Not sure	265	22.5
4) Disagree	150	12.7
5) Strongly disagree	84	7.1
Missing	16
TOTAL	1180	100.0

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185) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Jesus will return to the earth some day. (AGRETRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	461	39.0
2) Agree	428	36.2
3) Not sure	189	16.0
4) Disagree	61	5.2
5) Strongly disagree	44	3.7
Missing	13
TOTAL	1183	100.0

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186) Do you consider yourself a 'born-again' Christian? (BORNAGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	443	37.7
2) Yes	657	55.9
3) Not sure	75	6.4
Missing	21
TOTAL	1175	100.0

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187) When you think of priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - Supporting social action groups and ministries (PRISOCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	315	27.9
2) Very important	552	48.8
3) Somewhat important	256	22.6
4) Not at all important	8	0.7
Missing	65
TOTAL	1131	100.0

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188) When you think of priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - Encouraging members to share their faith (PRISHARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	394	34.9
2) Very important	583	51.6
3) Somewhat important	143	12.7
4) Not at all important	9	0.8
Missing	67
TOTAL	1129	100.0

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189) When you think of priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - Providing aid and services to people in need (PRIAID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	481	42.5
2) Very important	588	51.9
3) Somewhat important	63	5.6
Missing	64
TOTAL	1132	100.0

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190) When you think of priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - Helping members resist the temptations of the world (PRITEPMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	241	21.3
2) Very important	532	47.1
3) Somewhat important	331	29.3
4) Not at all important	26	2.3
Missing	66
TOTAL	1130	100.0

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191) When you think of priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - An active evangelism program, inviting the unchurched to attend (PRIEVANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	310	27.4
2) Very important	521	46.1
3) Somewhat important	273	24.1
4) Not at all important	27	2.4
Missing	65
TOTAL	1131	100.0

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192) When you think of priorities for your congregation's activities in the community, how important is the following to you? - Preparing people for a world to come, where the cares of this world will be absent (PRIWORLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	93	8.3
2) Very important	221	19.7
3) Somewhat important	410	36.5
4) Not at all important	400	35.6
Missing	72
TOTAL	1124	100.0

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193) What is your sex? (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	249	20.8
2) Male	946	79.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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194) What is your present age? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1177	50.411	10

195) Which of the following categories below most closely describes the place in which you currently live? (CURLIVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country, but not on a farm	93	7.9
2) On a farm	4	0.3
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)	372	31.4
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)	168	14.2
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	92	7.8
6) In a large city (over 250,000)	189	16.0
7) In a suburb near a large city	265	22.4
Missing	13
TOTAL	1183	100.0

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196) What is your present marital status? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1040	87.4
2) Not married	150	12.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	1190	100.0

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197) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO RESPONDED THAT THEY ARE NOT CURRENTLY MARRIED) If not currently married, have you ever been married? (EVERMARR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, never married	72	48.3
2) Yes, am now widowed	15	10.1
3) Yes, am now divorced	57	38.3
4) Yes, am both widowed and divorced	5	3.4
Missing	1047
TOTAL	149	100.0

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198) If you are now married or have ever been married in the past: How old were you when you first married? (If married more than once, answer in terms of your first marriage.) (AGEMARR)

	TOTAL	%
14)	1	0.1
16)	2	0.2
17)	4	0.4
18)	10	0.9
19)	29	2.7
20)	57	5.2
21)	158	14.5
22)	136	12.4
23)	146	13.4
24)	122	11.2
25)	105	9.6
26)	73	6.7
27)	53	4.8
28)	41	3.8
29)	30	2.7
30)	29	2.7
31)	21	1.9
32)	21	1.9
33)	15	1.4
34)	10	0.9
35)	5	0.5
36)	6	0.5
37)	2	0.2
38)	3	0.3
39)	3	0.3
40)	2	0.2
41)	1	0.1
42)	1	0.1
44)	2	0.2
47)	2	0.2
50)	1	0.1
59)	1	0.1
72)	1	0.1
Missing	103
TOTAL	1093	100.0

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199) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO RESPONDED THAT THEY ARE CURRENTLY MARRIED) If currently married: Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREVMARG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	846	81.4
2) Yes, was widowed	10	1.0
3) Yes, was divorced	182	17.5
4) Yes, was both widowed and divorced	1	0.1
Missing	157
TOTAL	1039	100.0

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200) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED) Please indicate the employment status of your spouse. (SPSEMPL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	482	46.4
2) Employed part-time	239	23.0
3) Self-employed	62	6.0
4) Unemployed	36	3.5
5) Retired	65	6.3
6) Full-time homemaker	133	12.8
7) Student	13	1.3
8) Other	8	0.8
Missing	158
TOTAL	1038	100.0

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201) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED) Please indicate the employment status of your spouse. (SPSEMPL2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Employed part-time	3	2.9
3) Self-employed	32	30.8
4) Unemployed	4	3.8
5) Retired	11	10.6
6) Full-time homemaker	29	27.9
7) Student	16	15.4
8) Other	9	8.7
Missing	1092
TOTAL	104	100.0

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202) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED) If your husband or wife is employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours worked per week over the last year. (SPSAVGHR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	793	37.169	15

203) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised. (If more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved.) (SPSRAISD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	110	10.7
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	23	2.2
3) Episcopalian	37	3.6
4) Friends (Quakers)	1	0.1
5) Lutheran	62	6.0
6) Methodist	120	11.7
7) Presbyterian	433	42.2
8) Reformed	20	1.9
9) Roman Catholic	76	7.4
10) United Church of Christ	33	3.2
11) None	25	2.4
12) Other	86	8.4
Missing	170
TOTAL	1026	100.0

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204) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED) Please indicate your husband or wife's current religious affiliation. (SPSCURNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	5	0.5
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	2	0.2
3) Episcopalian	11	1.1
4) Friends (Quakers)	1	0.1
5) Lutheran	6	0.6
6) Methodist	15	1.5
7) Presbyterian	887	90.3
8) Reformed	3	0.3
9) Roman Catholic	10	1.0
10) United Church of Christ	7	0.7
11) None	13	1.3
12) Other	22	2.2
Missing	214
TOTAL	982	100.0

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205) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED) Overall, how often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship services? (SPSSUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	5	0.5
2) Less than once a year	4	0.4
3) About once or twice a year	17	1.6
4) Several times a year	34	3.3
5) Once a month	30	2.9
6) Two to three times a month	77	7.4
7) Nearly every week	224	21.6
8) Every week	648	62.4
Missing	157
TOTAL	1039	100.0

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206) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED) Is your husband or wife a member of the same congregation which you belong/serve? (SPSMEMBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	696	72.2
2) No	268	27.8
Missing	232
TOTAL	964	100.0

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207) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED) Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? (SPSORDND)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	911	87.6
2) Yes	129	12.4
Missing	156
TOTAL	1040	100.0

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208) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND WHOSE HUSBAND/WIFE IS AN ORDAINED MINISTER) Which statements below, if any, apply to his or her current call? (SPSCALL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Is a co-pastor with me	22	17.7
2) Serves in a pastoral position at another Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation	33	26.6
3) Is on the staff of a presbytery, synod, or the General Assembly	8	6.5
4) Serves in another PC(USA)-affiliated institution (e.g., college, seminary, retirement home)	8	6.5
5) Serves in a pastoral position at a congregation of another denomination	6	4.8
6) Serves in a church-related non-parish ministry of another denomination	8	6.5
7) Has a secular job or position	23	18.5
8) Other	16	12.9
Missing	1072
TOTAL	124	100.0

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209) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED AND WHOSE HUSBAND/WIFE IS AN ORDAINED MINISTER) Which statements below, if any, apply to his or her current call? (SPSCALL2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Serves in a pastoral position at another Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation	1	7.7
3) Is on the staff of a presbytery, synod, or the General Assembly	2	15.4
6) Serves in a church-related non-parish ministry of another denomination	1	7.7
7) Has a secular job or position	2	15.4
8) Other	7	53.8
Missing	1183
TOTAL	13	100.0

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210) How many children do you have? (KIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	202	17.1
1) One	150	12.7
2) Two	436	36.8
3) Three	264	22.3
4) Four	99	8.4
5) Five	31	2.6
6) Six	2	0.2
Missing	12
TOTAL	1184	100.0

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211) Do you have any legally adopted children? (ADPTKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1048	88.4
2) Yes	138	11.6
Missing	10
TOTAL	1186	100.0

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212) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE LEGALLY ADOPTED CHILDREN) How many legally adopted children do you have? (ADPTMANY)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	78	55.7
2) Two	47	33.6
3) Three	13	9.3
6) Six	2	1.4
Missing	1056
TOTAL	140	100.0

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213) Do you have any stepchildren (that is, did your spouse already have children at the time of your marriage)? (STEPKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1008	88.0
2) Yes	137	12.0
Missing	51
TOTAL	1145	100.0

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214) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE STEPCHILDREN) How many stepchildren do you have? (STEPMANY)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	31	22.5
2) Two	68	49.3
3) Three	19	13.8
4) Four	13	9.4
5) Five	5	3.6
6) Six	2	1.4
Missing	1058
TOTAL	138	100.0

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215) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (POLITAFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	700	59.1
2) Independent	201	17.0
3) Republican	269	22.7
4) Other	15	1.3
Missing	11
TOTAL	1185	100.0

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216) Which of these terms best describes your usual stand on political issues? (POLITISS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	18	1.5
2) Conservative	170	14.3
3) Moderate	490	41.3
4) Liberal	404	34.1
5) Very liberal	104	8.8
Missing	10
TOTAL	1186	100.0

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217) How many persons, including yourself, live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university). (MEMHHOLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) I live alone	121	10.1
2) Two of us	504	42.2
3) Three of us	195	16.3
4) Four of us	251	21.0
5) Five of us	94	7.9
6) Six of us	25	2.1
7) Seven or more of us	3	0.3
8) Not applicable (I live in a dormitory, nursing home, or other institutional housing)	1	0.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	1194	100.0

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218) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: aged under six years? (HOLD6)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	172	53.4
1) One	103	32.0
2) Two	40	12.4
3) Three	7	2.2
Missing	874
TOTAL	322	100.0

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219) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: aged six to twelve years? (HOLD612)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	164	39.6
1) One	141	34.1
2) Two	96	23.2
3) Three	13	3.1
Missing	782
TOTAL	414	100.0

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220) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: aged thirteen to seventeen years? (HOLD1317)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	155	36.0
1) One	199	46.2
2) Two	70	16.2
3) Three	7	1.6
Missing	765
TOTAL	431	100.0

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221) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: aged eighteen to twenty-four years? (HOLD1824)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	165	59.6
1) One	90	32.5
2) Two	21	7.6
4) Four	1	0.4
Missing	919
TOTAL	277	100.0

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222) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: aged twenty-five and over? (HOLD25PL)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1	0.1
1) One	145	12.3
2) Two	974	82.6
3) Three	50	4.2
4) Four	8	0.7
5) Five	1	0.1
Missing	17
TOTAL	1179	100.0

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223) From the list below, select the choice which best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (For example, a divorced man living with his child would check '2'; a woman living with her sister would check '7' or '8,' depending on whether or not there are children in the household.) (PPLHHOLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) A single adult, living alone	112	9.5
2) A single parent, living with one or more children	19	1.6
3) A married couple, no children in household	469	39.8
4) A married couple, living with one or more children	532	45.1
5) An unmarried couple, no children in household	4	0.3
7) Another family arrangement (2 or more related adults), living with no children	10	0.8
8) Another family arrangement (2 or more related adults), living with one or more children	9	0.8
9) Roommates (2 or more unrelated adults), no children in household	12	1.0
10) Roommates (2 or more unrelated adults), living with one or more children	2	0.2
11) Some other arrangement	10	0.8
Missing	17
TOTAL	1179	100.0

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224) Is the home in which you currently live: (OWNHOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rented by you	109	9.2
2) Owned by you free and clear of mortgage	101	8.5
3) Owned by you with a mortgage	712	59.9
4) Owned by your congregation (i.e., a manse)	238	20.0
5) Other	28	2.4
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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225) Where did you live approximately five years ago, in October 1991? (LIVE5YRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Same home I live in now	581	48.7
2) A different home, but in the same county	110	9.2
3) In a different county, but in the same state	131	11.0
4) In a different state	361	30.3
5) In a different country	9	0.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	1192	100.0

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226) Thinking now only about your immediate family (the persons in your household to whom you are related by blood or marriage), how many of them--including yourself--earned money from a job or employment during the last year? (FAMMONEY)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	29	2.5
1) One	288	24.7
2) Two	638	54.7
3) Three	128	11.0
4) Four	55	4.7
5) Five	21	1.8
6) Six	4	0.3
7) Seven	3	0.3
Missing	30
TOTAL	1166	100.0

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227) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1995? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (FAMINCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	9	0.8
2) $10,000 - $14,999	6	0.5
3) $15,000 - $19,999	17	1.4
4) $20,000 - $29,999	75	6.3
5) $30,000 - $39,999	186	15.7
6) $40,000 - $49,999	189	15.9
7) $50,000 - $59,999	184	15.5
8) $60,000 - $69,999	158	13.3
9) $70,000 - $79,999	111	9.3
10) $80,000 - $89,999	79	6.6
11) $90,000 - $99,999	54	4.5
12) $100,000 - $124,999	73	6.1
13) $125,000 - $149,999	16	1.3
14) $150,000 or more	31	2.6
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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228) What percent of your total family income in 1995 came from job- or employment-related earnings (as opposed to other sources of income, such as pensions, Social Security, or investments)? (PERJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) 100% from earnings	577	48.4
2) 90-99% from earnings	367	30.8
3) 75-89% from earnings	111	9.3
4) 50-74% from earnings	76	6.4
5) 25-49% from earnings	22	1.8
6) 1-24% from earnings	25	2.1
7) None from earnings	15	1.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	1193	100.0

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229) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following: to your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign)? (MONYCONG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1133	3038.458	3068

230) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following: to your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church? (MONYCHR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	718	697.925	1634

231) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following: to your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the denomination-wide special offerings--One Great Hour of Sharing, Witness, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy? (MONYMINS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1006	257.759	377

232) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (FAMRELIG)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	211	18.1
2) $1-$50	163	14.0
3) $51-$100	148	12.7
4) $101-$500	296	25.4
5) $501-$1,000	113	9.7
6) $1,001-$2,000	99	8.5
7) $2,001 or more	134	11.5
Missing	32
TOTAL	1164	100.0

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233) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes? (FAMNONRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	40	3.4
2) $1-$50	195	16.7
3) $51-$100	219	18.7
4) $101-$500	457	39.1
5) $501-$1,000	141	12.1
6) $1,001-$2,000	55	4.7
7) $2,001 or more	63	5.4
Missing	26
TOTAL	1170	100.0

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234) In what state were you born? If you were not born in the United States, in what country were you born? (BRNSTATE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1153	33.578	18

235) In how many countries besides the United States have you lived? (CNTRYLIV)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	857	72.3
1) One	200	16.9
2) Two	78	6.6
3) Three	32	2.7
4) Four	11	0.9
5) Five	4	0.3
6) Six	2	0.2
9) Nine	1	0.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	1185	100.0

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236) In how many states within the United States have you lived? (STATELIV)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	6	0.5
1) 1	44	3.7
2) 2	138	11.6
3) 3	214	17.9
4) 4	236	19.8
5) 5	201	16.8
6) 6	173	14.5
7) 7	83	7.0
8) 8	49	4.1
9) 9	21	1.8
10) 10	14	1.2
11) 11	8	0.7
12) 12	3	0.3
13) 13	1	0.1
16) 16	1	0.1
17) 17	1	0.1
30) 30	1	0.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	1194	100.0

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237) What is your race or origin? (RACE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) White or Caucasian	1136	95.5
2) Black or African-American	14	1.2
3) Indian (American) or Alaska Native	3	0.3
4) Asian or Pacific Islander	22	1.9
5) Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin	6	0.5
6) Multiracial or biracial	5	0.4
7) Some other race	3	0.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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238) What is your race or origin? (RACE2)

	TOTAL	%
3) Indian (American) or Alaska Native	2	66.7
7) Some other race	1	33.3
Missing	1193
TOTAL	3	100.0

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239) Age group (AGEGROUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under 40 years old	173	14.7
2) 40-49	393	33.4
3) 50-59	340	28.9
4) 60-older	271	23.0
Missing	19
TOTAL	1177	100.0

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240) Region of Residence (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	233	19.5
2) Midwest	333	27.9
3) South	444	37.2
4) West	182	15.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	1192	100.0

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241) I-GENDER: What is your sex? (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	249	20.8
2) Male	946	79.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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242) I-MARITAL: What is your present marital status? (for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1040	87.4
2) Not married	150	12.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	1190	100.0

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243) I-REGION: Region of Residence (for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	233	19.5
2) Midwest	333	27.9
3) South	444	37.2
4) West	182	15.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	1192	100.0

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244) I-PARTYID: Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (POLITAFF) (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	700	59.1
2) Independent	201	17.0
3) Republican	269	22.7
4) Other	15	1.3
Missing	11
TOTAL	1185	100.0

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245) I-FINCOME: Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1995? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (FAMINCOM) (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-FINCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 20K	32	2.7
2) 20K-49,999	450	37.9
3) 50K-99,999	586	49.3
4) 100K+	120	10.1
Missing	8
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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246) I-AGE: What is your present age? (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 40	173	14.7
2) 40-49	393	33.4
3) 50-64	518	44.0
4) 65+	93	7.9
Missing	19
TOTAL	1177	100.0

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