- Percentages are weighted by 155) WEIGHT; Total Ns reported are unweighted
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2041 14210.04 12223.58 - 2) Form number (FORM)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1   49.4 2) Form 2   50.6 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 3) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (SATCNTRY)
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TOTAL % 1) Satisfied   47.0 2) Dissatisfied   45.4 9) Don't know/Refused   7.6 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 4) When you need help, would you say that you can turn to many people for support, just a few people, or hardly any people for support? (PPLSPRT)
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TOTAL % 1) Many people   43.1 2) Just a few people   42.4 3) Hardly any people   10.9 4) No one/None   2.2 9) Don't know/Refused   1.4 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 5) Next I would like to talk with you about volunteer activity. By volunteer activity, I mean not just belonging to an organization, but actually spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past year have you volunteered your time to: any church or religious group (VOLREL)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   40.0 2) No   59.8 9) Don't know/Refused   0.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering through Church, Frequency of ]
- 6) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR ANY CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS GROUP IN THE LAST YEAR (VOLREL). In the past month, on about how many days, if any, have you volunteered for a church or religious group? (MONREL)
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TOTAL % 0) 0   16.3 1) 1   11.6 2) 2   14.0 3) 3   8.7 4) 4   18.4 5) 5   6.5 6) 6   4.0 7) 7   1.7 8) 8   5.0 9) 9   0.6 10) 10   2.9 11) 11   0.1 12) 12   2.9 13) 13   0.1 14) 14   0.6 15) 15   0.9 16) 16   0.2 20) 20   1.0 24) 24   0.1 25) 25   0.1 28) 28   0.3 30) 30   1.4 31) 31   0.4 32) Don't know/Refused   2.0 Missing 1187 TOTAL 854 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering through Church, Frequency of ]
- 7) Next I would like to talk with you about volunteer activity. By volunteer activity, I mean not just belonging to an organization, but actually spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past year have you volunteered your time to: any political organizations or candidates (VOLPOL)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   6.3 2) No   93.6 9) Don't know/Refused   0.1 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering, Outside Church ]
- 8) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR ANY POLITIAL ORGANIZATIONS OR CANDIDATES IN THE LAST YEAR (VOLPOL). In the past month, on about how many days, if any, have you volunteered for any political organizations or candidates? (MONPOL)
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TOTAL % 0) 0   52.9 1) 1   10.4 2) 2   11.1 3) 3   4.4 4) 4   6.1 5) 5   2.0 6) 6   0.7 7) 7   2.7 10) 10   1.7 12) 12   0.7 16) 16   0.7 28) 28   1.0 32) Don't know/Refused   5.7 Missing 1906 TOTAL 135 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering, Outside Church ]
- 9) Next I would like to talk with you about volunteer activity. By volunteer activity, I mean not just belonging to an organization, but actually spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past year have you volunteered your time to: any child or youth development programs, such as day care centers, schools, tutoring, Scouts or Little League (VOLYOUTH)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   30.7 2) No   69.2 9) Don't know/Refused   0.1 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering, Outside Church ]
- 10) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR ANY CHILD OR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, SUCH AS DAY CARE CENTERS, SCHOOLS, TUTORING, SCOUTS OR LITTLE LEAGUE IN THE LAST YEAR (VOLYOUTH). In the past month, on about how many days, if any, have you volunteered for any child or youth development programs such as day care centers, schools, tutoring, Scouts or Little League? (MONYOUTH)
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TOTAL % 0) 0   18.2 1) 1   11.6 2) 2   14.1 3) 3   8.1 4) 4   14.2 5) 5   6.7 6) 6   1.5 7) 7   2.1 8) 8   3.7 9) 9   0.8 10) 10   3.8 11) 11   0.1 12) 12   2.1 13) 13   0.1 14) 14   1.1 15) 15   2.0 16) 16   0.6 18) 18   0.1 19) 19   0.1 20) 20   3.5 22) 22   0.1 24) 24   0.3 25) 25   0.9 28) 28   0.7 30) 30   1.5 31) 31   1.1 32) Don't know/Refused   1.0 Missing 1374 TOTAL 667 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering, Outside Church ]
- 11) Next I would like to talk with you about volunteer activity. By volunteer activity, I mean not just belonging to an organization, but actually spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past year have you volunteered your time to: any arts or cultural organization, like a theater or music group, museum, or public TV station (VOLARTS)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   9.9 2) No   89.9 9) Don't know/Refused   0.1 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering, Outside Church ]
- 12) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR ANY ARTS OR CULTURAL ORGANIZATION, LIKE A THEATER OR MUSIC GROUP, MUSEUM, OR PUBLIC TV STATION IN THE LAST YEAR (VOLARTS). In the past month, on about how many days, if any, have you volunteered for any arts or cultural organization, like a theater or music group, museum, or public TV station? (MONARTS)
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TOTAL % 0) 0   26.6 1) 1   10.6 2) 2   17.5 3) 3   8.2 4) 4   10.2 5) 5   5.2 6) 6   1.5 7) 7   1.3 8) 8   3.2 10) 10   1.9 12) 12   0.9 13) 13   0.4 14) 14   0.4 15) 15   1.3 16) 16   0.2 20) 20   4.3 24) 24   0.2 25) 25   0.4 28) 28   0.2 30) 30   3.2 31) 31   0.2 32) Don't know/Refused   1.7 Missing 1820 TOTAL 221 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering, Outside Church ]
- 13) Next I would like to talk with you about volunteer activity. By volunteer activity, I mean not just belonging to an organization, but actually spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past year have you volunteered your time to: any neighborhood, civic or community group such as a block association or a neighborhood watch (VOLCIVIC)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   18.0 2) No   81.9 9) Don't know/Refused   0.1 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering, Outside Church ]
- 14) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR ANY NEIGHBORHOOD, CIVIC OR COMMUNITY GROUP SUCH AS A BLOCK ASSOCIATION OR A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH IN THE LAST YEAR (VOLCIVIC). In the past month, on about how many days, if any, have you volunteered for any neighborhood, civic or community group such as a block association or a neighborhood watch? (MONCIVIC)
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TOTAL % 0) 0   23.6 1) 1   18.4 2) 2   16.6 3) 3   8.4 4) 4   8.2 5) 5   6.0 6) 6   0.9 7) 7   2.0 8) 8   0.8 10) 10   2.7 11) 11   0.2 12) 12   0.8 14) 14   0.8 15) 15   1.1 16) 16   0.2 17) 17   0.2 18) 18   0.1 20) 20   0.8 25) 25   0.2 28) 28   0.8 30) 30   3.3 31) 31   1.7 32) Don't know/Refused   1.9 Missing 1645 TOTAL 396 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering, Outside Church ]
- 15) Next I would like to talk with you about volunteer activity. By volunteer activity, I mean not just belonging to an organization, but actually spending your time helping without being paid for it. In the past year have you volunteered your time to: any organization to help the poor, sick, elderly, or homeless (VOLPOOR)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   31.4 2) No   68.3 9) Don't know/Refused   0.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering, Outside Church ]
- 16) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR ANY ORGANIZATION TO HELP THE POOR, SICK, ELDERLY, OR HOMELESS IN THE LAST YEAR (VOLPOOR). In the past month, on about how many days, if any, have you volunteered for any organization to help the poor, sick, elderly, or homeless? (MONPOOR)
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TOTAL % 0) 0   29.5 1) 1   16.2 2) 2   12.4 3) 3   10.1 4) 4   10.5 5) 5   4.1 6) 6   1.7 7) 7   1.4 8) 8   2.2 10) 10   1.6 12) 12   0.9 14) 14   1.9 15) 15   1.0 16) 16   0.3 20) 20   1.2 21) 21   0.1 25) 25   0.2 30) 30   1.5 31) 31   1.1 32) Don't know/Refused   2.2 Missing 1376 TOTAL 665 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering, Outside Church ]
- 17) Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The first one is: the death penalty for persons convicted of murder. (FAVDTHPN)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   29.9 2) Favor   35.5 3) Oppose   17.4 4) Strongly oppose   10.2 9) Don't know/Refused   7.0 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Death Penalty, Morality of/View of ]
- 18) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on the issue of the death penalty for persons convicted of murder? (INFDTHPN)
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TOTAL % 1) A personal experience   12.2 2) The views of your friends and family   5.0 3) What you have seen or read in the media   24.7 4) Your religious beliefs   23.2 5) Your education   13.8 6) Something else (specify)   16.8 9) Don't know/Refused   4.2 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Death Penalty, Morality of/View of ]
- 19) Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The next one is: allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally. (FAVGYMRY)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   8.4 2) Favor   26.5 3) Oppose   22.7 4) Strongly oppose   34.1 9) Don't know/Refused   8.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 20) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on the issue of allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally? (INFGYMRY)
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TOTAL % 1) A personal experience   12.3 2) The views of your friends and family   7.7 3) What you have seen or read in the media   8.8 4) Your religious beliefs   39.4 5) Your education   12.1 6) Something else (specify)   15.3 9) Don't know/Refused   4.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 21) Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The next one is: providing more generous government assistance to the poor. (FAVASTPR)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   27.6 2) Favor   45.3 3) Oppose   16.8 4) Strongly oppose   6.2 9) Don't know/Refused   4.1 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Poverty, Government Response ]
- 22) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on the issue of providing more generous government assistance to the poor? (INFASTPR)
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TOTAL % 1) A personal experience   27.7 2) The views of your friends and family   7.6 3) What you have seen or read in the media   18.8 4) Your religious beliefs   12.5 5) Your education   16.5 6) Something else (specify)   14.3 9) Don't know/Refused   2.7 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 23) Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The next one is: allowing unrestricted scientific research related to human cloning. (FAVHMCLN)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   2.2 2) Favor   11.0 3) Oppose   33.3 4) Strongly oppose   47.7 9) Don't know/Refused   5.8 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Science, Attitude towards/Trust in ]
- 24) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on the issue of allowing unrestricted scientific research related to human cloning? (INFHMCLN)
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TOTAL % 1) A personal experience   6.1 2) The views of your friends and family   2.1 3) What you have seen or read in the media   20.7 4) Your religious beliefs   34.8 5) Your education   18.7 6) Something else (specify)   13.5 9) Don't know/Refused   4.2 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 25) Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The next one is: an across the board income tax cut. (FAVTAXCT)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   28.0 2) Favor   39.4 3) Oppose   16.6 4) Strongly oppose   7.5 9) Don't know/Refused   8.5 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 26) Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The next one is: making it legal for doctors to give terminally ill patients the means to end their lives. (FAVENDLF)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   19.0 2) Favor   33.5 3) Oppose   22.3 4) Strongly oppose   18.4 9) Don't know/Refused   6.9 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 27) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on the issue of making it legal for doctors to give terminally ill patients the means to end their lives? (INFENDLF)
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TOTAL % 1) A personal experience   23.8 2) The views of your friends and family   7.8 3) What you have seen or read in the media   12.7 4) Your religious beliefs   27.5 5) Your education   11.3 6) Something else (specify)   13.4 9) Don't know/Refused   3.5 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 28) Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The next one is: allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply, along with other organizations, for government funding to provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling to people who need them. (FAVAPLFD)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   29.8 2) Favor   44.7 3) Oppose   12.7 4) Strongly oppose   8.5 9) Don't know/Refused   4.3 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 29) Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The next one is: giving government funding to churches and other houses of worship so they can provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling to people who need them. (FAVGOVFD)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   26.6 2) Favor   39.4 3) Oppose   19.1 4) Strongly oppose   11.2 9) Don't know/Refused   3.7 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 30) Now I'm going to read you a couple of statements. Please tell if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement: People should do much more than they do now to help others who are in need, even if it costs them their own time and money. (AGHLPMR)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   33.5 2) Mostly agree   52.4 3) Mostly disagree   9.1 4) Completely disagree   2.4 9) Don't know/Refused   2.5 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 31) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on the issue that people should do much more than they do now to help others who are in need, even if it costs them their own time and money? (INFHLPMR)
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TOTAL % 1) A personal experience   34.8 2) The views of your friends and family   11.9 3) What you have seen or read in the media   11.1 4) Your religious beliefs   18.0 5) Your education   9.6 6) Something else (specify)   12.2 9) Don't know/Refused   2.4 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 32) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree that, in the future, the U.S. and other Western powers have a moral obligation to use military force if necessary, to prevent one group of people from committing genocide against another? (AGMILOB)
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TOTAL % 1) Completely agree   36.3 2) Mostly agree   38.0 3) Mostly disagree   10.7 4) Completely disagree   6.0 9) Don't know/Refused   9.1 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 33) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on the issue that in the future, the U.S. and other Western powers have a moral obligation to use military force if necessary, to prevent one group of people from committing genocide against another? (INFMILOB)
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TOTAL % 1) A personal experience   11.6 2) The views of your friends and family   4.5 3) What you have seen or read in the media   34.4 4) Your religious beliefs   12.6 5) Your education   18.2 6) Something else (specify)   11.7 9) Don't know/Refused   6.9 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 34) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. In your opinion, should the churches keep out of political matters- or should they express their views on day-to-day social and political questions? (CHPOLVWS)
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TOTAL % 1) Should keep out   45.4 2) Should express views   48.2 9) No opinion   6.3 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 35) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. In your opinion, should churches and other houses of worship keep out of political matters- or should they express their views on day-to-day social and political questions? (RLPOLVWS)
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TOTAL % 1) Should keep out   43.4 2) Should express views   50.6 9) No opinion   6.0 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 36) Do you think it is ever right for clergy to discuss political candidates or issues from the pulpit? (CLRGYPOL)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   27.8 2) No   65.4 9) Don't know/Refused   6.7 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement of Congregation ]
- 37) Form1AB (FORM1AB)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1a   48.0 2) Form 1b   52.0 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 38) From2AB (FORM2AB)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 2a   48.7 2) Form 2b   51.3 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 39) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. Now I'd like your views on some groups and organizations. Please tell me which category best describes your overall opinion of what you read. Would you say your overall opinion of Congress is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVCONG)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   5.8 2) Mostly favorable   50.4 3) Mostly unfavorable   26.2 4) Very unfavorable   9.7 5) Never heard of   0.6 8) Can't rate   6.0 9) Refused   1.2 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 40) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. Now I'd like your views on some groups and organizations. Please tell me which category best describes your overall opinion of what you read. Would you say your overall opinion of the Supreme Court is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVSPRCT)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   15.1 2) Mostly favorable   57.4 3) Mostly unfavorable   14.7 4) Very unfavorable   5.2 5) Never heard of   0.1 8) Can't rate   5.9 9) Refused   1.5 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 41) Now I'd like your views on some groups and organizations. Please tell me which category best describes your overall opinion of what you read. Would you say your overall opinion of the Christian conservative movement is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVCCMVT)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   8.8 2) Mostly favorable   32.8 3) Mostly unfavorable   19.7 4) Very unfavorable   10.7 5) Never heard of   11.9 8) Can't rate   14.0 9) Refused   2.1 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 42) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. Now I'd like your views on some groups and organizations. Please tell me which category best describes your overall opinion of what you read. Would you say your overall opinion of business corporations is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVBSCRP)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   9.0 2) Mostly favorable   56.2 3) Mostly unfavorable   19.1 4) Very unfavorable   6.4 5) Never heard of   0.8 8) Can't rate   6.5 9) Refused   2.0 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 43) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. Now I'd like your views on some groups and organizations. Please tell me which category best describes your overall opinion of what you read. Would you say your overall opinion of labor unions is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVLBRUN)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   15.9 2) Mostly favorable   46.6 3) Mostly unfavorable   21.4 4) Very unfavorable   6.9 5) Never heard of   0.8 8) Can't rate   6.3 9) Refused   2.1 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 44) Now I'd like your views on some groups and organizations. Please tell me which category best describes your overall opinion of what you read. Would you say your overall opinion of the motion picture and entertainment television industry is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVENTIN)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   7.9 2) Mostly favorable   42.6 3) Mostly unfavorable   30.7 4) Very unfavorable   14.5 5) Never heard of   0.4 8) Can't rate   3.0 9) Refused   0.8 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 45) Now I'd like your views on some specific religious groups. Is your overall opinion of Catholics very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVCATH)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   19.1 2) Mostly favorable   55.0 3) Mostly unfavorable   10.2 4) Very unfavorable   3.2 5) Never heard of   0.4 8) Can't rate   9.7 9) Refused   2.5 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Catholics, View of ]
- 46) Now I'd like your views on some specific religious groups. Is your overall opinion of Jews very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVJEWS)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   15.7 2) Mostly favorable   55.7 3) Mostly unfavorable   7.8 4) Very unfavorable   1.9 5) Never heard of   0.5 8) Can't rate   15.4 9) Refused   2.9 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Jews, View of ]
- 47) Now I'd like your views on some specific religious groups. Is your overall opinion of Evangelical Christians very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVEVANC)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   12.7 2) Mostly favorable   41.8 3) Mostly unfavorable   12.6 4) Very unfavorable   4.3 5) Never heard of   7.7 8) Can't rate   17.4 9) Refused   3.5 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 48) Now I'd like your views on some specific religious groups. Is your overall opinion of Muslim Americans very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVMUSAM)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   6.6 2) Mostly favorable   38.1 3) Mostly unfavorable   16.2 4) Very unfavorable   8.2 5) Never heard of   4.2 8) Can't rate   23.6 9) Refused   3.2 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Muslims, View of ]
- 49) Now I'd like your views on some specific religious groups. Is your overall opinion of American Buddhists very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVAMBUD)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   5.9 2) Mostly favorable   31.1 3) Mostly unfavorable   14.2 4) Very unfavorable   10.5 5) Never heard of   6.9 8) Can't rate   28.0 9) Refused   3.4 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Buddhists, View of ]
- 50) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1A. Now I'd like your views on some specific religious groups. Is your overall opinion of Methodists very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVMETH)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   15.7 2) Mostly favorable   56.8 3) Mostly unfavorable   6.5 4) Very unfavorable   1.9 5) Never heard of   2.3 8) Can't rate   15.0 9) Refused   2.0 Missing 1551 TOTAL 490 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 51) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1B. Now I'd like your views on some specific religious groups. Is your overall opinion of Episcopalians very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVEPIS)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   9.9 2) Mostly favorable   43.8 3) Mostly unfavorable   5.9 4) Very unfavorable   3.4 5) Never heard of   9.4 8) Can't rate   23.8 9) Refused   3.9 Missing 1508 TOTAL 533 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 52) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2A. Now I'd like your views on some specific religious groups. Is your overall opinion of Lutherans very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVLUTH)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   12.6 2) Mostly favorable   51.6 3) Mostly unfavorable   8.6 4) Very unfavorable   2.3 5) Never heard of   3.7 8) Can't rate   18.5 9) Refused   2.8 Missing 1550 TOTAL 491 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 53) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2B. Now I'd like your views on some specific religious groups. Is your overall opinion of Presbyterians very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVPRESB)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   11.5 2) Mostly favorable   55.4 3) Mostly unfavorable   6.4 4) Very unfavorable   2.5 5) Never heard of   3.0 8) Can't rate   19.1 9) Refused   2.1 Missing 1514 TOTAL 527 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 54) Now I'd like your views on some specific religious groups. Is your overall opinion of atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (FAVATHST)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   4.4 2) Mostly favorable   24.4 3) Mostly unfavorable   22.0 4) Very unfavorable   35.2 5) Never heard of   0.4 8) Can't rate   11.0 9) Refused   2.8 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Atheists, View of ]
- 55) At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence? (INCRLINF)
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TOTAL % 1) Increasing   36.9 2) Losing   54.8 3) Staying the same   4.2 9) No opinion   4.2 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 56) In general, who do you think can do the best job of providing services to people in need? (PRVDSRVC)
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TOTAL % 1) Religious organizations   37.3 2) Non-religious, community-based organizations   26.6 3) Federal and state government agencies   27.4 4) None of the above   2.4 9) Don't know/Refused   6.4 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 57) These days, how much do you think churches, synagogues and other houses of worship contribute to solving important social problems... a great deal, some, not much, or nothing at all? (RELSOLVE)
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TOTAL % 1) A great deal   22.8 2) Some   52.2 3) Not much   17.9 4) Nothing at all   3.5 9) Don't know/Refused   3.5 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 58) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. Please indicate who you think could do the best job of providing services to people in need. Who could do the best job providing the service of treatment for drug and alcohol addiction: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? (PRVADDCT)
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TOTAL % 1) Religious organizations   27.1 2) Non-religious, community-based organizations   35.9 3) Federal and state government agencies   30.9 4) None of the above   1.8 9) Don't know/Refused   4.3 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 59) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. Please indicate who you think could do the best job of providing services to people in need. Who could do the best job providing the service of literacy training: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? (PRVLIT)
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TOTAL % 1) Religious organizations   11.6 2) Non-religious, community-based organizations   31.6 3) Federal and state government agencies   48.9 4) None of the above   2.1 9) Don't know/Refused   5.9 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 60) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. Please indicate who you think could do the best job of providing services to people in need. Who could do the best job providing the services of mentoring programs for young people: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? (PRVMNTR)
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TOTAL % 1) Religious organizations   40.4 2) Non-religious, community-based organizations   38.8 3) Federal and state government agencies   14.6 4) None of the above   1.7 9) Don't know/Refused   4.5 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 61) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. Please indicate who you think could do the best job of providing services to people in need. Who could do the best job providing the service of feeding the homeless: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? (PRVFOOD)
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TOTAL % 1) Religious organizations   40.0 2) Non-religious, community-based organizations   24.9 3) Federal and state government agencies   28.6 4) None of the above   1.6 9) Don't know/Refused   4.9 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 62) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. Please indicate who you think could do the best job of providing services to people in need. Who could do the best job providing the service of counseling teens about pregnancy: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? (PRVPREG)
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TOTAL % 1) Religious organizations   38.9 2) Non-religious, community-based organizations   41.7 3) Federal and state government agencies   11.7 4) None of the above   3.4 9) Don't know/Refused   4.3 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 63) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. Please indicate who you think could do the best job of providing services to people in need. Who could do the best job providing the service of child care: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? (PRVCHLDC)
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TOTAL % 1) Religious organizations   29.4 2) Non-religious, community-based organizations   32.1 3) Federal and state government agencies   29.0 4) None of the above   3.7 9) Don't know/Refused   5.9 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 64) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. Please indicate who you think could do the best job of providing services to people in need. Who could do the best job providing the service of health care: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? (PRVHLTHC)
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TOTAL % 1) Religious organizations   9.4 2) Non-religious, community-based organizations   27.5 3) Federal and state government agencies   56.1 4) None of the above   2.1 9) Don't know/Refused   4.8 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 65) ASKED ONLY OF REPSONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. Please indicate who you think could do the best job of providing services to people in need. Who could do the best job providing the service of job training: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? (PRVJBTRN)
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TOTAL % 1) Religious organizations   5.4 2) Non-religious, community-based organizations   27.4 3) Federal and state government agencies   60.7 4) None of the above   1.3 9) Don't know/Refused   5.1 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 66) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. Please indicate who you think could do the best job of providing services to people in need. Who could do the best job providing the services of counseling and educating prisoners: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? (PRVCOUNS)
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TOTAL % 1) Religious organizations   40.3 2) Non-religious, community-based organizations   18.3 3) Federal and state government agencies   34.5 4) None of the above   2.3 9) Don't know/Refused   4.5 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 67) For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- Individual churches, synagogues and other houses of worship. (APLINDV)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   60.5 2) Oppose   34.7 9) Don't know/Refused   4.9 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 68) For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- Charitable organizations that have a religious affiliation. (APLCHAR)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   69.2 2) Oppose   25.6 9) Don't know/Refused   5.1 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 69) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- Catholic churches. (APLCATH)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   62.4 2) Oppose   32.1 9) Don't know/Refused   5.5 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 70) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- Muslim mosques. (APLMUSLM)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   38.0 2) Oppose   45.8 9) Don't know/Refused   16.2 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Muslims, View of ]
- 71) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- The Church of Scientology. (APLCHSCI)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   25.6 2) Oppose   52.4 9) Don't know/Refused   22.0 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 72) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- Buddhist temples. (APLBUD)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   38.0 2) Oppose   46.3 9) Don't know/Refused   15.7 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Buddhists, View of ]
- 73) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- Evangelical Christian churches. (APLEVANC)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   51.7 2) Oppose   35.1 9) Don't know/Refused   13.1 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 74) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- Protestant churches. (APLPROT)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   61.1 2) Oppose   30.9 9) Don't know/Refused   8.1 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 75) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- Jewish synagogues. (APLJEWSH)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   57.6 2) Oppose   33.9 9) Don't know/Refused   8.5 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 76) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- Louis Farrakhan's Nation of Islam. (APLISLAM)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   29.0 2) Oppose   53.1 9) Don't know/Refused   17.9 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 77) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO C0MPLETED FORM 2. For each specific religious group, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon churches. (APLMRMN)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   50.4 2) Oppose   41.3 9) Don't know/Refused   8.3 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Mormons, View of ]
- 78) Here are some reasons people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please indicate whether the following reason is an important concern of yours, or not. -- This would interfere with the separation between church and state. (OPSSEP)
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TOTAL % 1) Important concern   51.6 2) Not an important concern   45.4 9) Don't know/Refused   3.1 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church/State Separation, Attitude about ]
- 79) Here are some reasons people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please indicate whether the following reason is an important concern of yours, or not. -- The people who receive these services might be forced to take part in religious practices. (OPSPRAC)
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TOTAL % 1) Important concern   60.0 2) Not an important concern   37.6 9) Don't know/Refused   2.5 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 80) Here are some reasons people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please indicate whether the following reason is an important concern of yours, or not. -- The programs may not meet the same standards as government-based programs. (OPSSTNDS)
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TOTAL % 1) Important concern   46.8 2) Not an important concern   48.2 9) Don't know/Refused   5.0 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 81) Here are some reasons people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please indicate whether the following reason is an important concern of yours, or not. -- This might increase religious divisions within this country (OPSRELDV)
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TOTAL % 1) Important concern   47.6 2) Not an important concern   48.1 9) Don't know/Refused   4.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 82) Here are some reasons people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please indicate whether the following reason is an important concern of yours, or not. -- Government might get too involved in what religious organizations do. (OPSGOVT)
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TOTAL % 1) Important concern   67.9 2) Not an important concern   29.6 9) Don't know/Refused   2.5 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 83) Here are some reasons people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please indicate whether the following reason is an important concern of yours, or not. -- Religious groups could do a better job because the power of religion can change people's lives. (FAVSSREL)
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TOTAL % 1) Important reason   62.1 2) Not an important reason   34.7 9) Don't know/Refused   3.2 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 84) Here are some reasons people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please indicate whether the following reason is an important concern of yours, or not. -- The people who provide the services would be more caring and compassionate. (FAVSSPPL)
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TOTAL % 1) Important reason   72.2 2) Not an important reason   24.7 9) Don't know/Refused   3.2 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 85) Here are some reasons people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please indicate whether the following reason is an important concern of yours, or not. -- Religious groups could provide services more efficiently than government programs. (FAVSSEFF)
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TOTAL % 1) Important reason   59.6 2) Not an important reason   36.1 9) Don't know/Refused   4.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 86) Here are some reasons people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please indicate whether the following reason is an important concern of yours, or not. -- People who need social services should have a variety of options to pick from. (FAVSSVAR)
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TOTAL % 1) Important reason   77.7 2) Not an important reason   19.6 9) Don't know/Refused   2.7 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 87) If religious organizations do use government funds to provide social services, do you think these organizations should be allowed to only hire people who share their religious beliefs, or should they not be allowed to do this? (HIRESHAR)
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TOTAL % 1) Should be allowed to only hire people who share their religious beliefs   17.8 2) Shouldn't be allowed to do this   77.9 9) Don't know/Refused   4.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 88) What is your religious preference - do you consider yourself Christian, Jewish, Muslim, other non-Christian such as Buddhist or Hindu, atheist, agnostic, Something else, or don't you have a religious preference? (RELPREF)
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TOTAL % 1) Christian   78.8 2) Jewish   1.2 3) Muslim   0.5 4) Other non-Christian   1.2 5) Atheist   1.3 6) Agnostic   2.0 7) Something else (specify)   5.0 8) No preference   8.4 9) Don't know/Refused   1.7 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Denomination, Affiliation to ]
- 89) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE 'CHRISTIAN' FOR RELPREF. Are you Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox - such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, or something else? (SPFCHRSN)
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TOTAL % 1) Protestant   51.4 2) Catholic   26.3 3) Mormon   2.2 4) Orthodox   0.8 5) Something else (specify)   16.1 9) Don't know/Refused   3.1 Missing 413 TOTAL 1628 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 90) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE 1 'PROTESTANT' OR 5 'SOMETHING ELSE' FOR SPFCHRSN. Indicate which if any of these denominations you are affiliated with. (SPFPROT)
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TOTAL % 1) Baptist   31.2 2) Methodist   14.7 3) Lutheran   8.5 4) Presbyterian   5.6 5) Congregational or United Church of Christ   5.2 6) Nondenominational or Independent Church   9.8 7) Pentecostal   8.0 8) Episcopalian   2.9 9) Reformed   0.5 10) Something else (specify)   10.0 11) Nothing in particular   2.8 99) Don't know/Refused   0.9 Missing 908 TOTAL 1133 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Denomination, Affiliation to ]
- 91) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE 1 'CHRISTIAN' OR 7 'SOMETHING ELSE' FOR RELPREF. Would you describe yourself as a 'born-again' or evangelical Christian, or not? (BORNAGN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   43.3 2) No   51.7 9) Don't know/Refused   5.0 Missing 320 TOTAL 1721 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Self-Identification, Adjective Used (e.g. Charismatic, Evangelical, etc.) ]
- 92) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE 'PROTESTANT' FOR SPFCHRSN. Please indicate which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does the description 'Fundamentalist Christian' apply to you or not? (FUNDCRST)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, applies   28.4 2) No, does not apply   59.0 9) Don't know/Refused   12.6 Missing 1189 TOTAL 852 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 93) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE 'PROTESTANT' FOR SPFCHRSN. Please indicate which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does the description 'Pentecostal or Charismatic Christian' apply to you or not? (PENTCRST)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, applies   17.5 2) No, does not apply   77.7 9) Don't know/Refused   4.8 Missing 1189 TOTAL 852 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Self-Identification, Adjective Used (e.g. Charismatic, Evangelical, etc.) ]
- 94) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE 'PROTESTANT' FOR SPFCHRSN. Please indicate which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does the description 'Liberal Christian' apply to you or not? (LIBCRST)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, applies   40.5 2) No, does not apply   51.5 9) Don't know/Refused   8.1 Missing 1189 TOTAL 852 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Self-Identification, Adjective Used (e.g. Charismatic, Evangelical, etc.) ]
- 95) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE 2 'CATHOLIC' FOR SPFCHRSN. Please indicate which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does the description 'Traditional Catholic' apply to you or not? (TRADCATH)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, applies   62.4 2) No, does not apply   33.1 9) Don't know/Refused   4.5 Missing 1648 TOTAL 393 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 96) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE 2 'CATHOLIC' FOR SPFCHRSN. Please indicate which, if any, of the following descriptions apply to you. Does the description 'Liberal Catholic' apply to you or not? (LIBCATH)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, applies   51.5 2) No, does not apply   40.8 9) Don't know/Refused   7.6 Missing 1648 TOTAL 393 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 97) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED 'YES, APPLIES' TO THE DESCRIPTIONS OF 'TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC' AND 'LIBERAL CATHOLIC' FOR TRADCATH AND LIBCATH. If you had to choose, which description better describes you? (TRADLIB)
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TOTAL % 1) Traditional Catholic   41.0 2) Liberal Catholic   56.6 9) Don't know/Refused   2.4 Missing 1940 TOTAL 101 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 98) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (FREQATND)
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TOTAL % 1) More than once a week   17.2 2) Once a week   26.2 3) Once or twice a month   17.0 4) A few times a year   16.9 5) Seldom   14.4 6) Never   7.4 9) Don't know/Refused   0.9 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 99) Did you yourself happen to attend church, synagogue or any other place of worship in the last seven days? (ATNDWEEK)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   45.8 2) No   53.3 9) Don't know/Refused   0.8 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 100) How important would you say religion is in your own life: very important, fairly important, or not very important? (RELIMPT)
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TOTAL % 1) Very important   63.6 2) Fairly important   23.4 3) Not very important   11.9 9) Don't know/Refused   1.0 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religion, Importance of ]
- 101) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY ATTEND CHURCH AT LEAST A FEW TIMES A YEAR (ANSWERED 1-4 FOR FREQATND). Aside from attending religious services, how involved are you in activities at your church or house of worship ... would you say you're very involved, somewhat involved, not too involved, or not at all involved? (INVLACT)
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TOTAL % 1) Very involved   22.8 2) Somewhat involved   31.4 3) Not too involved   25.8 4) Not at all involved   19.7 9) Don't know/Refused   0.3 Missing 437 TOTAL 1604 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Involvement, Non-Worship Service, Frequency of ]
- 102) If you had to describe God in your own words, what would you say? (DESCRGOD)
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TOTAL % 1) Gave response   87.8 9) Refused   12.2 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 103) People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray: several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less, or never? (FREQPRAY)
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TOTAL % 1) Several times a day   36.9 2) Once a day   21.7 3) A few times a week   17.5 4) Once a week or less   14.1 5) Never   7.5 9) Don't know/Refused   2.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Prayer, Frequency of ]
- 104) Please indicate how often, if ever, you do each of the following activities. -- Attend prayer group meetings or Bible or scripture study groups. (FREQGRPS)
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TOTAL % 1) Frequently   17.8 2) Sometimes   19.8 3) Hardly ever   14.6 4) Never   46.1 5) Does not apply   0.5 9) Don't know/Refused   1.2 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Involvement, Non-Worship Service, Frequency of ]
- 105) Please indicate how often, if ever, you do each of the following activities. -- Receive child care services at your place of worship or some other church-based organization. (FREQCDCR)
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TOTAL % 1) Frequently   5.3 2) Sometimes   6.1 3) Hardly ever   5.5 4) Never   76.2 5) Does not apply   5.0 9) Don't know/Refused   1.8 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 106) Please indicate how often, if ever, you do each of the following activities. -- Watch religious TV programs or listen to religious radio shows (FREQRLTV)
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TOTAL % 1) Frequently   20.2 2) Sometimes   28.4 3) Hardly ever   16.3 4) Never   33.9 5) Does not apply   0.2 9) Don't know/Refused   1.0 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Televangelism, Religious Programming, or Religious Films, Consumption of ]
- 107) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY ATTEND CHURCH ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH OR MORE (ANSWERED 1-3 FOR FREQATND). Please indicate how often, if ever, you do each of the following activities. -- Work with children or youth at your place of worship: frequently, sometimes, hardly ever or never? (FREQYTH)
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TOTAL % 1) Frequently   20.6 2) Sometimes   26.2 3) Hardly ever   15.0 4) Never   36.7 5) Does not apply   0.6 9) Don't know/Refused   1.0 Missing 776 TOTAL 1265 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 108) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY ATTEND CHURCH ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH OR MORE (ANSWERED 1-3 FOR FREQATND). Please indicate how often, if ever, you do each of the following activities. How often do you participate in religious education programs at your place of worship: frequently, sometimes, hardly ever or never? (FREQRLED)
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TOTAL % 1) Frequently   24.9 2) Sometimes   30.3 3) Hardly ever   15.1 4) Never   28.1 5) Does not apply   0.8 9) Don't know/Refused   0.8 Missing 776 TOTAL 1265 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 109) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY ATTEND CHURCH ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH OR MORE (ANSWERED 1-3 FOR FREQATND). Please indicate how often, if ever, you do each of the following activities. How often do you participate in sports leagues through your place of worship: frequently, sometimes, hardly ever or never? (FREQSPRT)
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TOTAL % 1) Frequently   5.7 2) Sometimes   13.6 3) Hardly ever   11.6 4) Never   66.1 5) Does not apply   2.1 9) Don't know/Refused   1.0 Missing 776 TOTAL 1265 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 110) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY ATTEND CHURCH ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH OR MORE (ANSWERED 1-3 FOR FREQATND). Please indicate how often, if ever, you do each of the following activities. How often do you do community volunteer work through your place of worship: frequently, sometimes, hardly ever or never? (FREQV0L)
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TOTAL % 1) Frequently   17.5 2) Sometimes   35.6 3) Hardly ever   14.8 4) Never   30.3 5) Does not apply   0.8 9) Don't know/Refused   1.0 Missing 776 TOTAL 1265 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Volunteering through Church, Frequency of ]
- 111) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY ATTEND CHURCH ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH OR MORE (ANSWERED 1-3 FOR FREQATND). Please indicate how often, if ever, you do each of the following activities. How often do you participate in a church choir or other musical program: frequently, sometimes, hardly ever or never? (FREQMUSC)
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TOTAL % 1) Frequently   16.6 2) Sometimes   11.7 3) Hardly ever   9.9 4) Never   60.1 5) Does not apply   1.0 9) Don't know/Refused   0.6 Missing 776 TOTAL 1265 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Involvement, Non-Worship Service, Frequency of ]
- 112) Do you think of yourself as a member of a minority because of your religious beliefs, or not? (RELMIN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   18.6 2) No   78.4 9) Don't know/Refused   2.9 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 113) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. Do you think Hollywood and the entertainment industry are fair in their portrayal of people who share your religious faith, or not? (ENTINREL)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   35.2 2) No   49.2 9) Don't know   15.5 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 114) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. Do you think the news media is fair in its portrayal of people who share your religious faith, or not? (MEDIAREL)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   45.3 2) No   41.3 9) Don't know   13.5 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 115) Do you think the number of people in the U.S. who practice religions other than Christianity and Judaism is increasing, decreasing or staying about the same? (INCREL1)
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TOTAL % 1) Increasing   43.9 2) Decreasing   10.8 3) Staying about the same   34.4 9) Don't know/Refused   10.9 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 116) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO THINK THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. WHO PRACTICE RELIGIONS OTHER THAN CHRISTIANITY AND JUDAISM IS INCREASING (1 for INCREL1). Does the increase in the number of people in the U.S. who practice religions other than Christianity and Judaism sometimes bother you, or not? (INCREL2)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   29.6 2) No   69.8 9) Don't know/Refused   0.6 Missing 1115 TOTAL 926 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 117) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. Do you think the number of people in the U.S. who are atheists or who don't believe in God is increasing, decreasing or staying about the same? (INCATH1)
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TOTAL % 1) Increasing   33.8 2) Decreasing   10.9 3) Staying about the same   40.7 9) Don't know/Refused   14.6 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 118) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1 AND THINK THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S WHO ARE ATHIESTS OR DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD IS INCREASING (1 for INCATH1). Does the increase in the number of people in the U.S. who are atheists or who don't believe in God sometimes bother you, or not? (INCATH2)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   68.6 2) No   31.2 9) Don't know/Refused   0.3 Missing 1693 TOTAL 348 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Atheists, View of ]
- 119) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. Do you think the number of people in the U.S. who are fundamentalist Christians is increasing, decreasing or staying about the same? (INCFNDC1)
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TOTAL % 1) Increasing   26.9 2) Decreasing   10.8 3) Staying about the same   43.9 9) Don't know/Refused   18.4 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 120) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2 AND THINK THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S WHO ARE FUNDAMENTALIST CHRISTIANS IS INCREASING (1 for INCFNDC1.) Does the increase in the number of people in the U.S. who are fundamentalist Christians sometimes bother you, or not? (INCFNDC2)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   33.4 2) No   65.1 9) Don't know/Refused   1.4 Missing 1765 TOTAL 276 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 121) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1. Would you object to public schools making facilities available after school hours for use by student religious groups or organizations, or wouldn't you object to this? (SCLFACST)
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TOTAL % 1) Would object   16.6 2) Would not object   81.2 9) Don't know/Refused   2.2 Missing 1018 TOTAL 1023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 122) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 2. Would you object to public schools making facilities available after school hours for use by religious groups or organizations, or wouldn't you object to this? (SCLFACRL)
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TOTAL % 1) Would object   21.6 2) Would not object   75.1 9) Don't know/Refused   3.3 Missing 1023 TOTAL 1018 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 123) Some people seem to follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, whether there's an election or not. Others aren't that interested. Would you say you follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, some of the time, only now and then, or hardly at all? (PUBAFF)
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TOTAL % 1) Most of the time   49.5 2) Some of the time   26.8 3) Only now and then   12.8 4) Hardly at all   9.7 9) Don't know/Refused   1.2 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 124) What is your sex? (SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Male   47.7 2) Female   52.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 125) What is your age? (AGE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2009 45.03 17.65 - 126) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) None, or grade 1-8   3.4 2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)   11.3 3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)   32.2 4) Business, Technical, or vocational school after high school   4.4 5) Some college, no four-year degree   23.9 6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)   15.0 7) Postgraduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school)   9.3 9) Don't know/Refused   0.4 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 127) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (HISPANIC)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   9.2 2) No   89.9 9) Don't know/Refused   0.8 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 128) IF RESPONDENT ANSWERED 2 'NO' FOR HISPANIC, HE OR SHE WAS ASKED: What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other? IF RESPONDENT ANSWERED 1 'YES' FOR HISPANIC, HE OR SHE WAS ASKED: Are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race? (RACE)
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TOTAL % 1) White   79.5 2) Black   12.4 3) Asian   1.8 4) Other or mixed race   4.9 9) Don't know/Refused   1.4 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 129) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (MARSTAT)
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TOTAL % 1) Married   51.5 2) Divorced   14.4 3) Separated   2.8 4) Widowed   7.6 5) Never been married   23.2 9) Don't know/Refused   0.5 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 130) Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 now living in your household? (PRENTU18)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   34.0 2) No   65.7 9) Don't know/Refused   0.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 131) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE THE PARENT OF GUARDIAN OF ANY CHILDREN UNDER 18 LIVING IN THEIR HOUSEHOLD (PRENTU18 = 1). How many of the children that you are a parent or guardian to are under the age of 5? (KDUNDER5)
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TOTAL % 0) Zero   60.5 1) One   25.7 2) Two   11.9 3) Three   1.5 4) Four   0.4 Missing 1324 TOTAL 717 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 132) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE THE PARENT OF GUARDIAN OF ANY CHILDREN UNDER 18 LIVING IN THEIR HOUSEHOLD (PRENTU18 = 1). How many of the children that you are a parent or guardian to are between the ages of 5 and 12? (KD5TO12)
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TOTAL % 0) Zero   40.9 1) One   38.8 2) Two   16.6 3) Three   3.0 4) Four   0.5 5) Five   0.2 Missing 1324 TOTAL 717 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 133) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE THE PARENT OF GUARDIAN OF ANY CHILDREN UNDER 18 LIVING IN THEIR HOUSEHOLD (PRENTU18 = 1). How many of the children that you are a parent or guardian to are between the ages of 12 and 17? (KD12TO17)
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TOTAL % 0) Zero   61.1 1) One   27.6 2) Two   10.2 3) Three   1.0 4) Four   0.1 Missing 1324 TOTAL 717 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 134) Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOYMT)
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TOTAL % 1) Full-time   54.4 2) Part-time   11.9 3) Not employed   32.8 9) Don't know/Refused   0.9 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 135) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED (MARSTAT = 1). Is your spouse now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (SPSEMPLY)
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TOTAL % 1) Full-time   62.5 2) Part-time   8.2 3) Not employed   28.6 9) Don't know/Refused   0.7 Missing 997 TOTAL 1044 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 136) In 2000, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? (TOTFAMIN)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $10,000   6.0 2) $10,000 to under $20,000   11.2 3) $20,000 to under $30,000   13.4 4) $30,000 to under $40,000   12.3 5) $40,000 to under $50,000   11.0 6) $50,000 to under $75,000   13.7 7) $75,000 to under $100,000   6.3 8) $100,000 or more   8.1 9) Don't know/Refused   18.0 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 137) These days, many people are so busy they can't find time to register to vote, or move around so often they don't get a chance to re-register. Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or haven't you been able to register so far? (REGVOTE1)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, registered   78.3 2) No, not registered   21.0 9) Don't know/Refused   0.8 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 138) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE. (REGVOTE1 =1). Are you absolutely certain you are registered to vote, or is there a chance your registration has lapsed because you moved or for some other reason? (REGVOTE2)
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TOTAL % 1) Absolutely certain   95.3 2) Chance registration has lapsed   3.8 9) Don't know/Refused   0.9 Missing 408 TOTAL 1633 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 139) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (POLAFFL1)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   29.4 2) Democrat   36.1 3) Independent   26.8 4) No preference   4.5 5) Other party   0.3 9) Don't know/Refused   2.8 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 140) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED 3 'INDEPENDENT,' 4 'NO PREFERENCE,' 5 'OTHER PARTY,' OR 9 'Don't know/REFUSED' FOR POLAFFL1. As of today, do you lean more to the Republican Party or the Democratic Party? (POLAFFL2)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   28.0 2) Democrat   32.7 3) Neither   30.3 9) Don't know/Refused   9.0 Missing 1365 TOTAL 676 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 141) In the 2000 Presidential election, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? If you voted, did you vote for Gore, Bush, Nader or Buchanan? (VOTE2000)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, Gore   29.8 2) Yes, Bush   31.2 3) Yes, Nader   2.1 4) Yes, Buchanan   0.5 5) Yes, other candidate   0.6 6) Yes, don't remember which candidate   0.5 7) No, didn't vote/Too young   29.3 8) Don't remember if voted   0.6 9) Don't know/Refused   5.4 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 142) In general, would you describe your political views as very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, or very liberal? (POLVIEWS)
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TOTAL % 1) Very conservative   5.1 2) Conservative   29.9 3) Moderate   37.0 4) Liberal   15.7 5) Very liberal   5.1 9) Don't know/Refused   7.2 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 143) Are you (or is your spouse) a member of a labor union? (LABUNION)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, I am   8.5 2) Yes, spouse is   5.1 3) Yes, both   1.1 4) Neither are   84.1 9) Don't know/Refused   1.2 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 144) Which of the following best describes the place where you now live? (AREALIVE)
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TOTAL % 1) A large city   20.7 2) A suburb near a large city   20.7 3) A small city or town   37.0 4) A rural area   20.4 9) Don't know/Refused   1.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 145) For each specific religious group that you read, please indicate whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. First: groups that encourage religious conversion as part of the services they provide (APLCONV)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   32.4 2) Oppose   58.7 9) Don't know/Refused   9.0 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 146) Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? (FEELBBL)
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TOTAL % 1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.   36.3 2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word.   43.1 3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God.   13.5 4) Other   3.0 9) Don't know/Refused   4.0 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Bible, View of ]
- 147) Date (DATE)
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TOTAL % 1) 03/05/2002   20.9 2) 03/06/2002   8.0 3) 03/07/2002   8.0 4) 03/08/2002   7.7 5) 03/09/2002   5.4 6) 03/10/2002   4.0 7) 03/11/2002   3.0 8) 03/12/2002   7.0 9) 03/13/2002   6.8 10) 03/14/2002   8.0 11) 03/15/2002   4.8 12) 03/16/2002   5.7 13) 03/17/2002   5.8 14) 03/18/2002   5.1 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 148) If you had to describe God in your own words, what would you say? (See summary document for more information.) (DESCGOD1)
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TOTAL % 1) Creator/Maker/Architect of the universe   8.1 3) Father   2.7 4) Savior/Redeemer   2.3 5) Friend/Always here for me/Hears my prayers   1.3 6) Protector/Provider/Takes care of/Watches over/Helps me/Who I depend upon   1.9 7) Peace/Peace of mind/Comforting presence   0.8 8) Faith/A belief/Someone/Something to believe in/Gives meaning   2.1 9) Hope   0.2 10) Love/All-loving/Unconditional love   7.6 11) Almighty/All-powerful/Omnipotent   8.8 12) Infallible/Perfect   0.7 13) All-caring/kind/understanding/compassionate   1.9 14) Forgiving/merciful   1.5 15) Omnipresent/Everywhere/All-seeing/All-knowing/Omniscient   3.3 16) Everlasting/Eternal/Always was and always will be/Infinite   0.4 17) Beginning and end/Alpha and Omega   0.7 19) Guiding force/Way to live your life   2.2 20) The Lord/Lord and Master/Ruler   1.2 21) 'The Word'/'The Way'/way to salvation/heaven   0.5 22) Father, Son, and Holy Spirit/The Trinity   0.3 23) A spirit/Spirit we carry within us/Soul/Spiritual/Holy   2.4 25) Higher power/Supreme Being/Divine power   6.7 26) Everything/In everything/everyone   4.8 28) Beyond comprehension/Indescribable/Can't be expressed in words/Mysterious   2.7 30) Good/All good things/Spirit of good   1.8 35) Important/Most important part of my life/Can't do anything without him   4.6 40) Great/Terrific/Wonderful   3.4 42) Magnificent/Awesome/Amazing   3.0 44) 'The man'/guy above/the good guy   0.9 46) #1/1st above everything/One and only   1.7 48) She/A woman/A black woman   0.3 50) Not listening/Not paying attention   0.2 55) A social construct/designed for humans to have a moral guide/a metaphor for human kindness   1.0 58) Demanding/Judgmental/To be feared   0.5 59) God/Allah/Buddha/'I Am'/Jesus   1.1 60) 'I believe'/God is real/He exists   4.5 62) Don't believe in God/Don't care/Nothing   0.9 64) I'm not sure there is a God/May or may not exist   1.1 66) Personal/Different things to different people   0.9 95) Other   6.0 98) Don't know/No idea   1.8 99) No answer/Refused   1.2 Missing 234 TOTAL 1807 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Image of ]
- 149) If you had to describe God in your own words, what would you say? (See summary document for more information.) (DESCGOD2)
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TOTAL % 1) Creator/Maker/Architect of the universe   8.6 3) Father   4.2 4) Savior/Redeemer   6.2 5) Friend/Always here for me/Hears my prayers   3.9 6) Protector/Provider/Takes care of/Watches over/Helps me/Who I depend upon   4.0 7) Peace/Peace of mind/Comforting presence   1.0 8) Faith/A belief/Someone/Something to believe in/Gives meaning   1.6 9) Hope   0.5 10) Love/All-loving/Unconditional love   10.6 11) Almighty/All-powerful/Omnipotent   3.8 12) Infallible/Perfect   0.6 13) All-caring/kind/understanding/compassionate   4.3 14) Forgiving/merciful   5.0 15) Omnipresent/Everywhere/All-seeing/All-knowing/Omniscient   4.5 16) Everlasting/Eternal/Always was and always will be/Infinite   0.7 17) Beginning and end/Alpha and Omega   1.1 19) Guiding force/Way to live your life   3.8 20) The Lord/Lord and Master/Ruler   1.4 21) 'The Word'/'The Way'/way to salvation/heaven   0.7 22) Father, Son, and Holy Spirit/The Trinity   1.3 23) A spirit/Spirit we carry within us/Soul/Spiritual/Holy   2.5 25) Higher power/Supreme Being/Divine power   2.0 26) Everything/In everything/everyone   2.6 28) Beyond comprehension/Indescribable/Can't be expressed in words/Mysterious   2.2 30) Good/All good things/Spirit of good   1.7 35) Important/Most important part of my life/Can't do anything without him   5.9 40) Great/Terrific/Wonderful   1.1 42) Magnificent/Awesome/Amazing   0.6 44) 'The man'/guy above/the good guy   0.2 46) #1/1st above everything/One and only   1.6 55) A social construct/designed for humans to have a moral guide/a metaphor for human kindness   0.2 58) Demanding/Judgmental/To be feared   0.8 59) God/Allah/Buddha/'I Am'/Jesus   1.6 60) 'I believe'/God is real/He exists   2.3 64) I'm not sure there is a God/May or may not exist   0.7 66) Personal/Different things to different people   0.3 95) Other   6.1 Missing 1489 TOTAL 552 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Image of ]
- 150) If you had to describe God in your own words, what would you say? (See summary document for more information.) (DESCGOD3)
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TOTAL % 1) Creator/Maker/Architect of the universe   6.7 3) Father   4.8 4) Savior/Redeemer   6.7 5) Friend/Always here for me/Hears my prayers   2.9 6) Protector/Provider/Takes care of/Watches over/Helps me/Who I depend upon   7.6 7) Peace/Peace of mind/Comforting presence   2.1 8) Faith/A belief/Someone/Something to believe in/Gives meaning   1.9 9) Hope   2.1 10) Love/All loving/Unconditional love   9.5 11) Almighty/All-powerful/Omnipotent   2.1 12) Infallible/Perfect   1.4 13) All-caring/kind/understanding/compassionate   5.3 14) Forgiving/merciful   6.9 15) Omnipresent/Everywhere/All-seeing/All-knowing/Omniscient   3.8 16) Everlasting/Eternal/Always was and always will be/Infinite   0.2 17) Beginning and end/Alpha and Omega   1.2 19) Guiding force/Way to live your life   3.1 20) The Lord/Lord and Master/Ruler   2.9 21) 'The Word'/'The Way'/way to salvation/heaven   1.2 22) Father, Son, and Holy Spirit/The Trinity   0.5 23) A spirit/Spirit we carry within us/Soul/Spiritual/Holy   1.7 25) Higher power/Supreme Being/Divine power   1.2 26) Everything/In everything/everyone   1.4 28) Beyond comprehension/Indescribable/Can't be expressed in words/Mysterious   1.2 30) Good/All good things/Spirit of good   1.2 35) Important/Most important part of my life/Can't do anything without him   6.7 40) Great/Terrific/Wonderful   0.5 42) Magnificent/Awesome/Amazing   2.9 46) #1/1st above everything/One and only   0.2 58) Demanding/Judgmental/To be feared   1.7 59) God/Allah/Buddha/'I Am'/Jesus   1.4 60) 'I believe'/God is real/He exists   0.5 66) Personal/Different things to different people   1.9 95) Other   4.5 Missing 1852 TOTAL 189 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Image of ]
- 151) If you had to describe God in your own words, what would you say? (See summary document for more information.) (DESCGOD4)
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TOTAL % 1) Creator/Maker/Architect of the universe   2.1 3) Father   4.8 4) Savior/Redeemer   11.0 5) Friend/Always here for me/Hears my prayers   5.5 6) Protector/Provider/Takes care of/Watches over/Helps me/Who I depend upon   4.8 7) Peace/Peace of mind/Comforting presence   2.7 8) Faith/A belief/Someone/Something to believe in/Gives meaning   0.7 10) Love/All-loving/Unconditional love   4.8 11) Almighty/All-powerful/Omnipotent   4.1 12) Infallible/Perfect   1.4 13) All-caring/kind/understanding/compassionate   6.2 14) Forgiving/merciful   3.4 15) Omnipresent/Everywhere/All-seeing/All-knowing/Omniscient   2.7 17) Beginning and end/Alpha and Omega   4.8 19) Guiding force/Way to live your life   1.4 20) The Lord/Lord and Master/Ruler   1.4 22) Father, Son, and Holy Spirit/The Trinity   1.4 23) A spirit/Spirit we carry within us/Soul/Spiritual/Holy   1.4 25) Higher power/Supreme Being/Divine power   4.8 28) Beyond comprehension/Indescribable/Can't be expressed in words/Mysterious   1.4 30) Good/All good things/Spirit of good   2.1 35) Important/Most important part of my life/Can't do anything without him   6.8 40) Great/Terrific/Wonderful   3.4 42) Magnificent/Awesome/Amazing   4.1 46) #1/1st above everything/One and only   2.7 58) Demanding/Judgmental/To be feared   1.4 59) God/Allah/Buddha/'I Am'/Jesus   3.4 95) Other   5.5 Missing 1973 TOTAL 68 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Image of ]
- 152) If you had to describe God in your own words, what would you say? (See summary document for more information.) (DESCGOD5)
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TOTAL % 1) Creator/Maker/Architect of the universe   2.5 4) Savior/Redeemer   10.0 5) Friend/Always here for me/Hears my prayers   12.5 6) Protector/Provider/Takes care of/Watches over/Helps me/Who I depend upon   10.0 10) Love/All-loving/Unconditional love   12.5 11) Almighty/All-powerful/Omnipotent   7.5 13) All-caring/kind/understanding/compassionate   2.5 14) Forgiving/merciful   15.0 19) Guiding force/Way to live your life   2.5 20) The Lord/Lord and Master/Ruler   2.5 23) A spirit/Spirit we carry within us/Soul/Spiritual/Holy   2.5 26) Everything/In everything/everyone   10.0 30) Good/All good things/Spirit of good   5.0 95) Other   5.0 Missing 2022 TOTAL 19 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Image of ]
- 153) Region (CREGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Northeast   19.5 2) Midwest   23.3 3) South   35.5 4) West   21.7 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 154) Age is recoded from AGE. (RECAGE)
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TOTAL % 1) 18-24 years old   12.6 2) 25-34 years old   18.3 3) 35-44 years old   21.9 4) 45-54 years old   18.2 5) 55-64 years old   11.4 6) 65+ years old   16.2 9) Refused   1.4 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 155) Weight (WEIGHT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 2041 2.29 0.86 - 156) If you had to describe God in your own words, what would you say? (See summary document for more information.) (GODWORD1)
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TOTAL % 1) Number one   0.6 2) All-knowing   1.3 3) All-powerful   3.2 4) All-seeing   0.1 5) All-encompassing   0.2 6) Almighty   2.7 7) Alpha and omega   0.3 8) Amazing   0.3 9) Awesome   2.5 10) Being   0.8 12) Higher   0.4 13) Caring   1.0 14) Comforting   0.3 15) Compassionate   0.2 16) Creator   6.4 17) Energy   0.3 18) Eternal   0.3 19) Everything   3.4 20) Everywhere   0.8 21) Exists   0.2 22) Faith   0.3 23) Father   2.7 24) Feeling   0.2 25) Force   0.6 26) Forgiving   1.3 27) Friend   0.4 28) God   0.7 29) Good   1.4 30) Great   2.1 32) Guide   0.4 33) Giving   0.2 34) Supreme   0.4 35) Sovereign   0.2 36) Higher power   1.5 37) Holy   0.1 38) Hope   0.1 39) Human   0.2 41) I believe   2.0 42) Important   2.3 43) Maker   0.6 44) Indescribable   0.6 46) Leader   0.2 47) Judge   0.0 48) King   0.1 49) Life   0.7 50) Light   0.1 51) Lord   0.5 52) Love   7.3 53) Magnificent   0.2 54) Merciful   0.2 55) Provider   0.2 56) Mysterious   0.2 57) Myth   0.2 58) Nothing   0.3 59) Omnipotent   1.7 60) Omnipresent   0.2 61) Omniscient   0.2 62) One and only   0.5 63) Peace   0.3 64) Perfect   0.6 65) Personal   0.8 66) Power   0.8 67) Person   0.2 68) Protector   0.1 69) Real   0.4 70) Ruler   0.1 71) Savior   1.5 72) She   0.2 73) Spirit   1.5 74) Supreme Being   3.1 75) The man   0.1 77) The Way   0.2 78) Ultimate   0.5 79) Understanding   0.1 80) Wise   0.0 81) Wonderful   1.3 82) Belief   0.2 83) Kind   0.2 84) Redeemer   0.1 85) Soul   0.0 86) Man   0.4 87) Benevolent   0.2 88) Divine   0.3 89) Is there   1.4 90) Master   0.1 91) Beginning and End   0.3 92) Beautiful   0.2 93) Support   0.1 94) Other one-word description   5.8 95) Not/Can't be expressed in one word   17.7 96) Don't believe in God/Don't care   0.6 97) I'm not sure there is a God/May or may not exist   0.9 98) Don't know/No idea   1.8 99) No answer/Refused   1.2 Missing 234 TOTAL 1807 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Image of ]
- 157) If you had to describe God in your own words, what would you say? (See summary document for more information.) (GODWORD2)
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TOTAL % 1) Number one   1.0 2) All-knowing   3.5 3) All-powerful   1.8 4) All-seeing   0.2 6) Almighty   1.3 7) Alpha and omega   0.6 9) Awesome   0.7 10) Being   7.1 11) Black   0.4 12) Higher   0.4 13) Caring   3.6 14) Comforting   0.3 15) Compassionate   0.8 16) Creator   7.4 17) Energy   0.4 19) Everything   1.9 20) Everywhere   0.4 21) Exists   0.4 22) Faith   0.5 23) Father   4.3 25) Force   0.7 26) Forgiving   4.1 27) Friend   2.2 29) Good   1.1 30) Great   0.8 32) Guide   1.9 33) Giving   0.2 34) Supreme   0.1 36) Higher power   0.7 37) Holy   0.4 38) Hope   0.6 39) Human   0.3 40) I Am   0.2 41) I believe   2.1 42) Important   0.8 43) Maker   0.4 46) Leader   0.3 47) Judge   0.6 49) Life   0.5 50) Light   0.6 51) Lord   0.7 52) Love   10.5 53) Magnificent   0.5 54) Merciful   0.8 55) Provider   0.1 59) Omnipotent   0.7 60) Omnipresent   0.3 61) Omniscient   0.2 62) One and only   0.6 63) Peace   0.3 65) Personal   0.2 66) Power   3.5 67) Person   1.1 69) Real   0.5 70) Ruler   0.3 71) Savior   3.4 72) She   0.3 73) Spirit   1.6 74) Supreme Being   0.6 76) The Trinity   0.4 78) Ultimate   0.2 79) Understanding   0.4 80) Wise   0.5 81) Wonderful   0.7 82) Belief   0.2 83) Kind   1.1 84) Redeemer   0.8 85) Soul   0.8 86) Man   0.9 89) Is there   0.3 90) Master   0.4 91) Beginning and End   0.2 92) Beautiful   0.7 93) Support   1.1 94) Other one-word description   7.2 95) Not/Can't be expressed in one word   2.7 97) I'm not sure there is a God/May or may not exist   0.6 Missing 1552 TOTAL 489 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Image of ]
- 158) What is your sex? (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
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TOTAL % 1) Male   47.7 2) Female   52.3 TOTAL 2041 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 159) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   31.9 2) Democrat   39.1 3) Independent   29.1 Missing 151 TOTAL 1890 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 160) In 2000, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $20,000   21.0 2) $20,000 to under $40,000   31.3 3) $40,000 to under $75,000   30.2 4) $75,000 to under $100,000   7.7 5) $100,000 or more   9.9 Missing 344 TOTAL 1697 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 161) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than high school   14.8 2) High school graduate   32.3 3) Trade school degree/certification   4.4 4) Some college, no four-year degree   24.1 5) College graduate   15.1 6) Graduate work/degree   9.3 Missing 11 TOTAL 2030 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 162) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)
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TOTAL % 1) Married   51.8 2) Divorced/Separated   17.3 3) Widowed   7.7 4) Never been married   23.3 Missing 10 TOTAL 2031 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 163) What is your age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
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TOTAL % 1) 18 to 30   24.0 2) 31 to 40   21.5 3) 41 to 50   19.8 4) 51 to 64   18.3 5) 65 or older   16.4 Missing 32 TOTAL 2009 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 164) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)
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TOTAL % 1) More than once a week   17.3 2) Once a week   26.4 3) Once or twice a month   17.1 4) A few times a year   17.1 5) Seldom   14.6 6) Never   7.5 Missing 18 TOTAL 2023 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
Religion and Public Life Survey, 2001
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