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Exploring Religious America, 2002

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) ID Variable (ID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	1001.5	578

2) In order to give every person a chance to participate, we would like to know, including yourself, how many males and how many females age 18 and older currently live in this household?-Persons (PERSONS)

	TOTAL	%
1)	826	41.3
2)	924	46.2
3)	177	8.8
4)	60	3.0
5)	9	0.4
6)	5	0.2
7)	1	0.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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3) In order to give every person a chance to participate, we would like to know, including yourself, how many males and how many females age 18 and older currently live in this household?-Males (MALES)

	TOTAL	%
0)	652	32.6
1)	1175	58.7
2)	144	7.2
3)	25	1.2
4)	6	0.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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4) In order to give every person a chance to participate we would like to know, including yourself, how many males and how many females age 18 and older currently live in this household?-Females (FEMALES)

	TOTAL	%
0)	316	15.8
1)	1444	72.1
2)	208	10.4
3)	31	1.5
4)	3	0.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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5) Would you please tell me, how old are you? (If respondent answers 1= "17 and Under," response is "Today we are interviewing people age 18 and older" and return to question 1 (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1955	48.46	19

6) Would you please tell me, how old are you? (If respondent answers 1= "17 and Under," response is "Today we are interviewing people age 18 and older" and return to question 1 (AGEGRP)

	TOTAL	%
2) 18-24	215	10.7
3) 25-34	317	15.8
4) 35-44	380	19.0
5) 45-54	353	17.6
6) 55-64	261	13.0
7) 65 and Over	472	23.6
9) Refused	4	0.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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7) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS, DETERMINED BY VOICE) Gender of respondent (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	870	43.5
2) Female	1132	56.5
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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8) Now I would like to ask you some questions about religion. Please tell me, how important would you say religion is in your life? Is it... (RELIMPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1291	64.5
2) Somewhat important	457	22.8
3) Somewhat unimportant	124	6.2
4) Very unimportant	122	6.1
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	8	0.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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9) Since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, would you say that religion is... (REL911)

	TOTAL	%
1) More important in your life	354	17.7
2) Less important in your life	18	0.9
3) Just as important in your life as it was before September 11th	1617	80.8
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	13	0.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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10) When you think about the terrorist attacks on September 11th, how important has your religious faith been in helping you to deal with what happened? Has it been... (HELP911)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1090	54.4
2) Somewhat important	486	24.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	188	9.4
4) Very unimportant	175	8.7
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	63	3.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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11) Would you say the terrorist attacks on September 11th ... (GOD911)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have shaken your faith in God	52	2.6
2) Have strengthened your faith in God	526	26.3
3) Did not affect your faith in God	1391	69.5
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	33	1.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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12) In general, how often would you say you have experienced God's presence or a spiritual force that felt very close to you? (FEELGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	279	13.9
2) Once or twice	310	15.5
3) Several times	441	22.0
4) Many times	926	46.3
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	46	2.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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13) Please tell me, are you personally acquainted with someone who is...Christian (KNOWCSTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1886	94.2
2) No	102	5.1
9) Don't know/Refused	14	0.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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14) Please tell me, are you personally acquainted with someone who is...Jewish (KNOWJEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1022	51.0
2) No	946	47.3
9) Don't know/Refused	34	1.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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15) Please tell me, are you personally acquainted with someone who is...Muslim (KNOWMUSL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	494	24.7
2) No	1474	73.6
9) Don't know/Refused	34	1.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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16) Please tell me, are you personally acquainted with someone who is...Hindu (KNOWHIND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	292	14.6
2) No	1666	83.2
9) Don't know/Refused	44	2.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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17) Please tell me, are you personally acquainted with someone who is...Buddhist (KNOWBDST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	309	15.4
2) No	1660	82.9
9) Don't know/Refused	33	1.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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18) Of the following religion, please tell me if you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, somewhat unfamiliar, or very unfamiliar with the basic teachings of that religion: Christianity (FAMCSTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	1523	76.1
2) Somewhat familiar	359	17.9
3) Somewhat unfamiliar	31	1.5
4) Very unfamiliar	71	3.5
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	18	0.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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19) Of the following religion, please tell me if you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, somewhat unfamiliar, or very unfamiliar with the basic teachings of that religion: Judaism (FAMJUDSM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	308	15.4
2) Somewhat familiar	687	34.3
3) Somewhat unfamiliar	198	9.9
4) Very unfamiliar	785	39.2
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	24	1.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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20) Of the following religion, please tell me if you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, somewhat unfamiliar, or very unfamiliar with the basic teachings of that religion: Islam (FAMISLAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	105	5.2
2) Somewhat familiar	508	25.4
3) Somewhat unfamiliar	298	14.9
4) Very unfamiliar	1063	53.1
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	28	1.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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21) Of the following religion, please tell me if you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, somewhat unfamiliar, or very unfamiliar with the basic teachings of that religion: Hinduism (FAMHINDU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	49	2.4
2) Somewhat familiar	313	15.6
3) Somewhat unfamiliar	311	15.5
4) Very unfamiliar	1305	65.2
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	24	1.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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22) Of the following religion, please tell me if you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, somewhat unfamiliar, or very unfamiliar with the basic teachings of that religion: Buddhism (FAMBUDSM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	79	3.9
2) Somewhat familiar	401	20.0
3) Somewhat unfamiliar	319	15.9
4) Very unfamiliar	1182	59.0
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	21	1.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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23) Have your own religious practices been modified by your contact with people of other religious faiths? (MODOTHRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	435	21.7
2) No	1500	74.9
9) Don't know/Not applicable	67	3.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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24) In general, how tolerant do you think Christians in the United States are of people of other faiths? Would you say they are... (USTOLRNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very tolerant	579	28.9
2) Somewhat tolerant	938	46.9
3) Somewhat not tolerant	223	11.1
4) Not tolerant at all	86	4.3
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	176	8.8
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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25) Does having many different religions in the United States make it harder to keep the country united or does it not make it harder? (DIFRELUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Makes it harder	572	28.6
2) Does not make it harder	1235	61.7
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	195	9.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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26) Please indicate which of the following statements comes closest to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: The religion you practice is the only true religion, or all religions have elements of truth. (VIEWTRTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) The religion you practice is the only true religion.	311	15.5
2) All religions have elements of truth.	1590	79.4
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	101	5.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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27) Please indicate which of the following statements comes closest to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: America's growing religious diversity is a threat to individual religious beliefs, or America's religious diversity is a source of strength and vitality to individual religious beliefs. (VIEWAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) America's growing religious diversity is a threat to individual religious beliefs.	232	11.6
2) America's religious diversity is a source of strength and vitality to individual religious beliefs.	1525	76.2
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	245	12.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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28) Please indicate which of the following statements comes closest to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: Doctrines and beliefs are the most important part of religion, or an individual's spiritual experience is the most important part of religion. (VIEWDOCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Doctrines and beliefs are the most important part of religion.	477	23.8
2) An individual's spiritual experience is the most important part of religion.	1372	68.5
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	153	7.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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29) Please indicate which of the following statements comes closest to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: Christians have a duty to convert people of other religious faiths to Christianity, or Christians have a duty to be tolerant of people of other religious faiths and leave them alone. (VIEWDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Christians have a duty to convert people of other religious faiths to Christianity.	412	20.6
2) Christians have a duty to be tolerant of people of other religious faiths and leave them alone.	1452	72.5
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	138	6.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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30) How important is the following in helping you make decisions about your life?- Your own personal judgment. (IMPTJUDG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1516	75.7
2) Somewhat important	373	18.6
3) Somewhat unimportant	49	2.4
4) Very unimportant	27	1.3
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	37	1.8
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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31) How important is the following in helping you make decisions about your life?- Your family and friends. (IMPTFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1274	63.6
2) Somewhat important	570	28.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	88	4.4
4) Very unimportant	43	2.1
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	27	1.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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32) How important is the following in helping you make decisions about your life?- The teachings of your church or synagogue. (IMPTCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1020	50.9
2) Somewhat important	592	29.6
3) Somewhat unimportant	148	7.4
4) Very unimportant	176	8.8
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	66	3.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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33) How important is the following in helping you make decisions about your life?- The Bible. (IMPTBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1212	60.5
2) Somewhat important	445	22.2
3) Somewhat unimportant	157	7.8
4) Very unimportant	150	7.5
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	38	1.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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34) Do you think the following threatens religious faith?- Evil in the world (THRTEVIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1212	60.5
2) No	702	35.1
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	88	4.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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35) Do you think the following threatens religious faith?- Science (THRTSCNC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	519	25.9
2) No	1333	66.6
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	150	7.5
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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36) Do you think the following threatens religious faith?- Movies, TV, and popular music (THRTTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	967	48.3
2) No	955	47.7
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	80	4.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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37) Do you think the following threatens religious faith?- Materialism (THRTMAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1140	56.9
2) No	741	37.0
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	121	6.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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38) Do you think the following threatens religious faith?- A non-religious view of the world (THRTNON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	850	42.5
2) No	977	48.8
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	175	8.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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39) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services? (OFTATTND)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than once a week	394	19.7
2) Once a week	532	26.6
3) Once or twice a month	293	14.6
4) A few times a year	362	18.1
5) Seldom or never	409	20.4
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	12	0.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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40) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY "SELDOM OR NEVER" ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES BESIDES WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS) Aside from attending religious services, how involved are you in activities at your church or house of worship? Would you say you are: (INVLCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very involved	368	23.1
2) Somewhat involved	592	37.2
3) Somewhat uninvolved	308	19.3
4) Very uninvolved	313	19.6
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	12	0.8
Missing	409
TOTAL	1593	100.0

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41) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY "SELDOM OR NEVER" ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES BESIDES WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS) How often do you attend prayer group meetings or Bible or Scripture study groups? (OFTGRPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	416	26.1
2) Sometimes	346	21.7
3) Hardly ever	368	23.1
4) Never	448	28.1
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	15	0.9
Missing	409
TOTAL	1593	100.0

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42) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY "SELDOM OR NEVER" ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES BESIDES WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS) The following is a list of things that may be important when one chooses a church, synagogue, mosque or temple to attend. Please indicate which one was most important to your choice. (IMPTFRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) A sense of community	287	18.0
2) The minister or priest or rabbi	199	12.5
3) The location	63	4.0
4) The education and other programs for children	196	12.3
5) The small group meetings	36	2.3
6) The beliefs, doctrines and creeds	444	27.9
7) The denomination	269	16.9
8) Other (Specify)	10	0.6
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	89	5.6
Missing	409
TOTAL	1593	100.0

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43) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY "SELDOM OR NEVER" ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES BESIDES WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS. ONLY ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEIR FIRST CHOICE FROM THE LIST BELOW. THE SECOND CHOICE ANSWER MUST NOT BE THE SAME AS THE FIRST CHOICE) The following is a list of things that may be important when one chooses a church, synagogue, mosque or temple to attend. Please indicate which one was next-most important to your choice. (IMPTSCND)

	TOTAL	%
1) A sense of community	311	19.5
2) The minister or priest or rabbi	292	18.3
3) The location	145	9.1
4) The education and other programs for children	254	15.9
5) The small group meetings	81	5.1
6) The beliefs, doctrines and creeds	199	12.5
7) The denomination	163	10.2
8) Other (Specify)	2	0.1
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	146	9.2
Missing	409
TOTAL	1593	100.0

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44) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY "SELDOM OR NEVER" ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES BESIDES WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS. ONLY ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEIR FIRST AND SECOND CHOICE FROM THE LIST BELOW. THE THIRD CHOICE ANSWER MUST NOT BE THE SAME AS THE FIRST OR SECOND CHOICE) The following is a list of things that may be important when one chooses a church, synagogue, mosque or temple to attend. Please indicate which one was third-most important to your choice. (IMPTTHRD)

	TOTAL	%
1) A sense of community	209	13.1
2) The minister or priest or rabbi	283	17.8
3) The location	195	12.2
4) The education and other programs for children	246	15.4
5) The small group meetings	90	5.6
6) The beliefs, doctrines and creeds	196	12.3
7) The denomination	159	10.0
8) Other (Specify)	5	0.3
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	210	13.2
Missing	409
TOTAL	1593	100.0

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45) Do you think there is too much coverage of news about religion on television, too little, or just the right amount of coverage of news about religion on television? (RELTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Too much	348	17.4
2) Too little	708	35.4
3) Just the right amount	772	38.6
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	174	8.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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46) Would you describe your general impression of Islam as... (ISLIMPRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	126	6.3
2) Somewhat favorable	549	27.4
3) Somewhat unfavorable	459	22.9
4) Very unfavorable	269	13.4
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	599	29.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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47) Compared to other religions, do you think there are a larger number of violent extremists within Islam, a smaller number, or about the same number as in other religions? (ISLEXTRM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Larger	759	37.9
2) Smaller	83	4.1
3) About the same	772	38.6
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	388	19.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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48) What do you think the chances are of a bigger armed conflict sometime soon between the Christian countries of Europe and North America and Islamic countries? Do you think it is: (CONFLICT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Likely	655	32.7
2) Somewhat Likely	675	33.7
3) Somewhat Unlikely	300	15.0
4) Very Unlikely	160	8.0
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	212	10.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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49) Please indicate which of the following best describes your religion. (DESCREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	489	24.4
2) Protestant	559	27.9
3) Christian other than Catholic or Protestant	611	30.5
4) Jewish	38	1.9
5) Mormon	31	1.5
6) Muslim	7	0.3
7) Hindu	6	0.3
8) Buddhist	13	0.6
9) Atheist	43	2.1
10) Agnostic	54	2.7
11) Or are you of another religion? (Specify)	54	2.7
12) No preference (volunteered)	55	2.7
13) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	42	2.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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50) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE "CATHOLIC," "PROTESTANT," OR "CHRISTIAN OTHER THAN CATHOLIC OR PROTESTANT") Would you describe yourself as a "born again" Christian? (BORNAGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	732	46.1
2) No	828	52.1
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	29	1.8
Missing	413
TOTAL	1589	100.0

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51) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE "CATHOLIC," "PROTESTANT," OR "CHRISTIAN OTHER THAN CATHOLIC OR PROTESTANT") Would you describe yourself as an evangelical Christian? (EVANGCST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	376	23.7
2) No	1017	64.0
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	196	12.3
Missing	413
TOTAL	1589	100.0

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52) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE "CATHOLIC") Do you think all Catholics should have more of a say in the selection of bishops or should this be left only to church officials? (SELBISHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholics should have say	220	45.2
2) Left to church officials	224	46.0
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	43	8.8
Missing	1515
TOTAL	487	100.0

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53) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE "CATHOLIC") Do you think Catholic priests should be allowed to marry or should it remain as it is and they not be allowed to marry? (PRSTMRRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, Catholic priests should be allowed to marry.	327	67.1
2) No, Catholic priests should not be allowed to marry.	115	23.6
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	45	9.2
Missing	1515
TOTAL	487	100.0

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54) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Did not graduate from high school	188	9.4
2) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)	651	32.5
3) Some college, Business, technical, or vocational school AFTER high school	520	26.0
4) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other four-year degree)	423	21.1
5) Postgraduate or professional school after college	187	9.3
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	33	1.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	150	7.5
2) No	1824	91.1
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	28	1.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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56) Which of the following best describes you? (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	1533	76.6
2) Black or African-American	185	9.2
3) Asian	42	2.1
4) Native American	31	1.5
5) Mixed racial background	125	6.2
6) Other (specify)	46	2.3
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	40	2.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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57) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican or an Independent? (POLITAFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	669	33.4
2) Republican	502	25.1
3) Independent	646	32.3
4) Other party (volunteered)	33	1.6
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	152	7.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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58) In general, would you describe your political views as: (POLITID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Conservative	721	36.0
2) Moderate	696	34.8
3) Liberal	401	20.0
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	184	9.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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59) Which of the following BEST describes the place where you now live? Do you live in: (AREALIVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) A large city	411	20.5
2) A suburb near a large city	442	22.1
3) A small city or town	731	36.5
4) A rural area	376	18.8
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	42	2.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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60) On how many different phone numbers can people in this household be called? Please do not count cell phones or phone lines used only for fax machines or computers. (PHONENUM)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	1680	84.2
2) Two	255	12.8
3) Three	38	1.9
4) Four	10	0.5
5) Five	7	0.4
6) Six	1	0.1
7) Seven	1	0.1
8) Eight	1	0.1
9) Nine	3	0.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	1996	100.0

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61) Last year, that is in 2001, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	170	8.5
2) $10,000 to under $20,000	212	10.6
3) $20,000 to under $30,000	220	11.0
4) $30,000 to under $40,000	201	10.0
5) $40,000 to under $50,000	181	9.0
6) $50,000 to under $75,000	237	11.8
7) $75,000 to under $100,000	145	7.2
8) $100,000 or more	129	6.4
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	507	25.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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62) Weight (see summary documentation for more information) (WEIGHT)

	TOTAL	%
0)	461	23.6
1)	1170	60.0
2)	241	12.4
3)	56	2.9
4)	16	0.8
5)	6	0.3
Missing	52
TOTAL	1950	100.0

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63) I-AGEGRP: Would you please tell me, how old are you? (If respondent answers 1= "17 and Under," response is "Today we are interviewing people age 18 and older" and return to question 1 (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGEGRP)

	TOTAL	%
0) 18-34	532	26.6
1) 35-44	380	19.0
2) 45-54	353	17.7
3) 55-64	261	13.1
4) 65+	472	23.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	1998	100.0

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64) I-GENDER: (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS, DETERMINED BY VOICE) Gender of respondent (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	870	43.5
2) Female	1132	56.5
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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65) I-POLITAFF: In politics today, do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican or an Independent? (For use with online analysis) (I-POLITAFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	669	33.4
2) Republican	502	25.1
3) Independent	646	32.3
4) Other party (volunteered)	33	1.6
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused	152	7.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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66) I-RACE: Which of the following best describes you? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
0) White	1533	78.1
1) Black	185	9.4
2) Asian	42	2.1
3) Other	202	10.3
Missing	40
TOTAL	1962	100.0

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67) I-EDUC: What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
0)	188	9.5
1) HS	651	33.1
2) Sm college	520	26.4
3) College	423	21.5
4) Post-grad	187	9.5
Missing	33
TOTAL	1969	100.0

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68) I-DESCREL: Please indicate which of the following best describes your religion. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-DESCREL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Catholic	489	24.9
1) Protestant	559	28.5
2) Other Chri	611	31.2
3) Jewish	38	1.9
4) Other	263	13.4
Missing	42
TOTAL	1960	100.0

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