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Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010

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


Percentages are weighted by 2) WEIGHT; Total Ns reported are unweighted
1) Unique identification number (PSRAID)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL25091912602.417307.23
2) Weight variable (WEIGHT)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL250910.9980.344
3) Country (COUNTRY)
TOTAL%
1) Botswana 3.7
2) Cameroon 6
3) Chad 6
4) Democratic Republic of the Congo 6.1
5) Djibouti 6
6) Ethiopia 6
7) Ghana 6
8) Guinea Bissau 4
9) Kenya 6
10) Liberia 6
11) Mali 4
12) Mozambique 6
13) Nigeria 6.1
14) Rwanda 4
15) Senegal 4
16) South Africa 6
17) Tanzania 6
18) Uganda 4.1
19) Zambia 4
TOTAL25091100.0
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4) Q1 To begin, how would you describe your day today - has it been a typical day, a particularly good day, or a particularly bad day? (Q1)
TOTAL%
1) A typical day 48.4
2) A particularly good day 39.9
3) A particularly bad day 10
8) Don't know 1.3
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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5) Q2 Here is a ladder representing the 'ladder of life.' The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you; the bottom, the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder do you feel you personally stand at the present time? (Q2)
TOTAL%
0) 0 .7
1) 1 2.6
2) 2 6.9
3) 3 13.2
4) 4 17.9
5) 5 24.2
6) 6 15.1
7) 7 8.6
8) 8 5.2
9) 9 2.1
10) 10 2.6
98) Don't know .5
99) Refused .1
TOTAL25091100.0
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6) Q3 [HERE IS A LADDER REPRESENTING THE 'LADDER OF LIFE.' THE TOP OF THE LADDER REPRESENTS THE BEST POSSIBLE LIFE FOR YOU; THE BOTTOM, THE WORST POSSIBLE LIFE FOR YOU.] On which step would you say you stood five years ago? (Q3)
TOTAL%
0) 0 1.4
1) 1 4.1
2) 2 10.2
3) 3 16.1
4) 4 17
5) 5 18.5
6) 6 12.6
7) 7 8.5
8) 8 5.5
9) 9 2.6
10) 10 2.2
98) Don't know 1
99) Refused .2
TOTAL25091100.0
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7) Q4 [HERE IS A LADDER REPRESENTING THE 'LADDER OF LIFE.' THE TOP OF THE LADDER REPRESENTS THE BEST POSSIBLE LIFE FOR YOU; THE BOTTOM, THE WORST POSSIBLE LIFE FOR YOU.] Just your best guess, on which step do you think you will stand in the future, say five years from now? (Q4)
TOTAL%
0) 0 .6
1) 1 1.5
2) 2 2.3
3) 3 3.3
4) 4 4.6
5) 5 8.8
6) 6 10.4
7) 7 13.8
8) 8 15.9
9) 9 12.8
10) 10 17.3
98) Don't know 8.3
99) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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8) Q5 Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in our country today? (Q5)
TOTAL%
1) Satisfied 34.5
2) Dissatisfied 62.9
8) Don't know 2.2
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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9) Q6 Now thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in our country- is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? (Q6)
TOTAL%
1) Very good 12.8
2) Somewhat good 36.2
3) Somewhat bad 25.9
4) Very bad 23.6
8) Don't know 1.5
9) Refused .1
TOTAL25091100.0
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10) Q7 And what about your current economic situation, how would you describe it- is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? (Q7)
TOTAL%
1) Very good 10.5
2) Somewhat good 41.9
3) Somewhat bad 27.1
4) Very bad 19.6
8) Don't know .5
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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11) Q8A [HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAY BE PROBLEMS IN OUR COUNTRY. AS I READ EACH ONE, PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU THINK IT IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM, A MODERATELY BIG PROBLEM, A SMALL PROBLEM OR NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL:] Crime (Q8A)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem 74.3
2) Moderately big problem 14.4
3) Small problem 7.7
4) Not a problem at all 3
8) Don't know .6
9) Refused .1
TOTAL25091100.0
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12) Q8B [HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAY BE PROBLEMS IN OUR COUNTRY. AS I READ EACH ONE, PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU THINK IT IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM, A MODERATLEY BIG PROBLEM, A SMALL PROBLEM OR NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL:] Conflict between religious groups (Q8B)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem 32.9
2) Moderately big problem 23.4
3) Small problem 21.8
4) Not a problem at all 19.6
8) Don't know 2.1
9) Refused .2
TOTAL25091100.0
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13) Q8C [HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAY BE PROBLEMS IN OUR COUNTRY. AS I READ EACH ONE, PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU THINK IT IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM, A MODERATELY BIG PROBLEM, A SMALL PROBLEM OR NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL:] Corrupt political leaders (Q8C)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem 68.2
2) Moderately big problem 17.8
3) Small problem 7.6
4) Not a problem at all 3.8
8) Don't know 2.3
9) Refused .2
TOTAL25091100.0
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14) Q8D [HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAY BE PROBLEMS IN OUR COUNTRY. AS I READ EACH ONE, PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU THINK IT IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM, A MODERATELY BIG PROBLEM, A SMALL PROBLEM OR NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL:] Conflict between ethnic groups (Q8D)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem 38
2) Moderately big problem 21.9
3) Small problem 20.6
4) Not a problem at all 17.4
8) Don't know 2.1
9) Refused .2
TOTAL25091100.0
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15) Q8E [HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAY BE PROBLEMS IN OUR COUNTRY. AS I READ EACH ONE, PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU THINK IT IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM, A MODERATELY BIG PROBLEM, A SMALL PROBLEM OR NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL:] Unemployment (Q8E)
TOTAL%
1) Very big problem 84.7
2) Moderately big problem 11.2
3) Small problem 2.5
4) Not a problem at all .9
8) Don't know .6
9) Refused .1
TOTAL25091100.0
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16) Q9 Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (Q9)
TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 26.5
2) Can't be too careful 61.4
3) Other/Depends 9.6
8) Don't know 2.1
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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17) Q10 And which of these three statements is closest to your own opinion? (Q10)
TOTAL%
1) Democracy is preferable to any other kind of government 73.3
2) In some circumstances, a non-democratic government can be preferable 13.2
3) For someone like me, it doesn't matter what kind of government we have 9.4
8) Don't know 2.8
9) Refused 1.3
TOTAL25091100.0
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18) Q11A [PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU COMPLETELY AGREE, MOSTLY AGREE, MOSTLY DISAGREE OR COMPLETELY DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS.] There are clear and absolute standards for what is right and wrong (Q11A)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 54.1
2) Mostly agree 27.3
3) Mostly disagree 9
4) Completely disagree 5.5
8) Don't know 3.7
9) Refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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19) Q11B [PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU COMPLETELY AGREE, MOSTLY AGREE, MOSTLY DISAGREE OR COMPLETELY DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT.] People like me don't have any say about what the government does (Q11B)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 36.8
2) Mostly agree 26
3) Mostly disagree 16.9
4) Completely disagree 18.2
8) Don't know 1.9
9) Refused .2
TOTAL25091100.0
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20) Q11C [PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU COMPLETELY AGREE, MOSTLY AGREE, MOSTLY DISAGREE OR COMPLETELY DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT.] It's the responsibility of the government to take care of poor people who can't take care of themselves (Q11C)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 61
2) Mostly agree 23.6
3) Mostly disagree 8.8
4) Completely disagree 5.2
8) Don't know 1.3
9) Refused .2
TOTAL25091100.0
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21) Q11D [PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU COMPLETELY AGREE, MOSTLY AGREE, MOSTLY DISAGREE OR COMPLETELY DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT.] When jobs are scarce, men should have more right to a job than women (Q11D)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 32.2
2) Mostly agree 17
3) Mostly disagree 15.4
4) Completely disagree 33.7
8) Don't know 1.6
9) Refused .2
TOTAL25091100.0
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22) Q12 Some feel that we should rely on a democratic form of government to solve our country's problems. Others feel that we should rely on a leader with a strong hand to solve our country's problems. Which comes closer to your opinion? (Q12)
TOTAL%
1) Democratic form of government 70.3
2) Strong leader 26.1
8) Don't know 3.1
9) Refused .5
TOTAL25091100.0
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23) Q12A In your opinion, should religious leaders keep out of political matters - or should they express their views on political questions? (Q12A)
TOTAL%
1) Should keep out 39.5
2) Should express views 58.3
8) Don't know 1.9
9) Refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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24) Q13 Which is closer to describing your view - I like western music, movies and television, OR I dislike western music, movies and television? (Q13)
TOTAL%
1) I like western music, movies and television 56.1
2) I dislike western music, movies and television 38
8) Don't know 4.9
9) Refused .9
TOTAL25091100.0
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25) Q14 And how do you feel about this statement: It's important to me that political leaders of our country have strong religious beliefs. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with it? (Q14)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 52.1
2) Mostly agree 26.6
3) Mostly disagree 10.2
4) Completely disagree 8.1
8) Don't know 2.6
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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26) Q15 And would it be okay with you if the political leaders of our country have a different religion than yours, or do you only want political leaders who share your religion? (Q15)
TOTAL%
1) Okay if political leaders have a different religion than yours 64.5
2) Only want political leaders who share your religion 29.9
8) Don't know 4.7
9) Refused 1
TOTAL25091100.0
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27) Q16 Which one of these comes closest to your opinion, number 1 and number 2? (Q16)
TOTAL%
1) Number 1 - It is not necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values 28.9
2) Number 2 - It is necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values 69.2
8) Don't know 1.5
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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28) Q17 In our country, how free are you to practice your religion? Do you feel very free to practice your religion, somewhat free, not too free, or not at all free? (Q17)
TOTAL%
1) Very free 83.3
2) Somewhat free 12
3) Not too free 2.5
4) Not at all free .8
5) Not religious/do not practice religion .5
8) Don't know .7
9) Refused .1
TOTAL25091100.0
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29) Q18 And in our country, how free are people from religions different than yours to practice their religion? Do you feel they are very free to practice their religion, somewhat free, not too free, or not at all free to practice their religion? (Q18)
TOTAL%
1) Very free 79
2) Somewhat free 12.9
3) Not too free 3.3
4) Not at all free 1
5) Depends 1
8) Don't know 2.7
9) Refused .2
TOTAL25091100.0
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30) Q19 [AND IN OUR COUNTRY, HOW FREE ARE PEOPLE FROM RELIGIONS DIFFERENT THAN YOURS TO PRACTICE THEIR RELIGION? ASK IF RESPONDED VERY, SOMEWHAT, NOT TOO, OR NOT AT ALL FREE] And is this a good thing or a bad thing? (Q19)
TOTAL%
1) Good thing 87.2
2) Bad thing 10.3
8) Don't know 2
9) Refused .4
Missing948 
TOTAL24143100.0
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31) Q20A How much would you say you know about the Muslim religion and its practices - a great deal, some, not very much or nothing at all? (Q20A)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal 28.6
2) Some 20.7
3) Not very much 22.1
4) Nothing at all 24.4
8) Don't know 4.2
9) Refused .2
TOTAL25091100.0
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32) Q20B How much would you say you know about the Christian religion and its practices - a great deal, some, not very much or nothing at all? (Q20B)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal 49
2) Some 24.4
3) Not very much 14.2
4) Nothing at all 10.3
8) Don't know 1.8
9) Refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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33) Q20C How much would you say you know about ancestral, tribal, animist, or other traditional African religions - a great deal, some, not very much or nothing at all? (Q20C)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal 10.4
2) Some 19
3) Not very much 24.3
4) Nothing at all 38.8
8) Don't know 6.7
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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34) Q21 From what you know, do you think that the Muslim religion and the Christian religion have a lot in common, or do you think that the Muslim religion and the Christian religion are very different? (Q21)
TOTAL%
1) Have a lot in common 32.9
2) Are very different 56.4
8) Don't know 10.3
9) Refused .5
TOTAL25091100.0
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35) Q22 At the present time, do you think Christians are increasing their influence on life in our country or losing their influence? (Q22)
TOTAL%
1) Increasing influence 63.9
2) Losing influence 18.4
3) Same/neither increasing nor losing 8.7
8) Don't know 8.6
9) Refused .5
TOTAL25091100.0
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36) Q23 [ASK IF CHRISTIANS INCREASING, LOSING, OR SAME/NEITHER INFLUENCE] All in all, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? (Q23)
TOTAL%
1) Good thing 72.7
2) Bad thing 19
3) Both/neither/depends 5.7
8) Don't know 2.3
9) Refused .3
Missing2319 
TOTAL22772100.0
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37) Q24 At the present time, do you think Muslims are increasing their influence on life in our country or losing their influence? (Q24)
TOTAL%
1) Increasing influence 52.9
2) Losing influence 18.6
3) Same/neither increasing nor losing 11
8) Don't know 17
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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38) Q25 [ASK IF MUSLIMS INCREASING, LOSING OR SAME/NEITHER INFLUENCE] All in all, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? (Q25)
TOTAL%
1) Good thing 64.9
2) Bad thing 23.5
3) Both/neither/depends 8
8) Don't know 3.3
9) Refused .3
Missing4322 
TOTAL20769100.0
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39) Q26 At the present time, do you think people who are NOT religious are increasing their influence on life in our country or losing their influence? (Q26)
TOTAL%
1) Increasing influence 27.7
2) Losing influence 41.4
3) Same/neither increasing nor losing 11.3
8) Don't know 18.5
9) Refused 1.1
TOTAL25091100.0
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40) Q27 [ASK IF PEOPLE NOT RELIGIOUS INCREASING, LOSING, SAME NEITHER INFLUENCE]All in all, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? (Q27)
TOTAL%
1) Good thing 51.5
2) Bad thing 37.9
3) Both/neither/depends 7.7
8) Don't know 2.6
9) Refused .3
Missing4948 
TOTAL20143100.0
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41) Q28A [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH MUSLIMS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH MUSLIMS, OR NOT?] Honest (Q28A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 65.9
2) No, do not associated 20.5
8) Don't know 13.1
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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42) Q28B [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH MUSLIMS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH MUSLIMS, OR NOT?] Violent (Q28B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 32
2) No, do not associate 56.6
8) Don't know 10.8
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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43) Q28C [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH MUSLIMS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH MUSLIMS, OR NOT?] Selfish (Q28C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 23.7
2) No, do not associate 62.6
8) Don't know 13.1
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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44) Q28D [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH MUSLIMS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH MUSLIMS, OR NOT?] Devout (Q28D)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 58.7
2) No, do not associate 27.1
8) Don't know 13.6
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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45) Q28E [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH MUSLIMS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH MUSLIMS, OR NOT?] Immoral (Q28E)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 20.3
2) No, do not associate 64.6
8) Don't know 14.4
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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46) Q28F [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH MUSLIMS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH MUSLIMS, OR NOT?] Arrogant (Q28F)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 26.3
2) No, do not associate 59.4
8) Don't know 13.5
9) Refused .8
TOTAL25091100.0
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47) Q28G [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH MUSLIMS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH MUSLIMS, OR NOT?] Tolerant (Q28G)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 57
2) No, do not associate 29.7
8) Don't know 12.7
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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48) Q28H [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH MUSLIMS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH MUSLIMS, OR NOT?] Respectful of women (Q28H)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 65.7
2) No, do not associate 22.4
8) Don't know 11.3
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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49) Q29A [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH CHRISTIANS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH CHRISTIANS, OR NOT?] Honest (Q29A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 79.8
2) No, do not associate 14.9
8) Don't know 4.9
9) Refused .5
TOTAL25091100.0
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50) Q29B [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH CHRISTIANS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH CHRISTIANS, OR NOT?] Violent (Q29B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 14.8
2) No, do not associate 78.9
8) Don't know 5.6
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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51) Q29C [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH CHRISTIANS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH CHRISTIANS, OR NOT?] Selfish (Q29C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 22.9
2) No, do not associate 69.7
8) Don't know 6.7
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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52) Q29D [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH CHRISTIANS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH CHRISTIANS, OR NOT?] Devout (Q29D)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 56.4
2) No, do not associate 34.6
8) Don't know 8.2
9) Refused .8
TOTAL25091100.0
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53) Q29E [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH CHRISTIANS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH CHRISTIANS, OR NOT?] Immoral (Q29E)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 18.4
2) No, do not associate 73
8) Don't know 7.7
9) Refused .9
TOTAL25091100.0
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54) Q29F [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH CHRISTIANS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH CHRISTIANS, OR NOT?] Arrogant (Q29F)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 19.2
2) No, do not associate 72.6
8) Don't know 7.4
9) Refused .9
TOTAL25091100.0
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55) Q29G [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH CHRISTIANS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH CHRISTIANS, OR NOT?] Tolerant (Q29G)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 74.4
2) No, do not associate 19
8) Don't know 5.9
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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56) Q29H [WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU ASSOCIATE WITH CHRISTIANS? DO YOU ASSOCIATE THIS WITH CHRISTIANS, OR NOT?] Respectful of women (Q29H)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, associate 78.6
2) No, do not associate 15.1
8) Don't know 5.5
9) Refused .8
TOTAL25091100.0
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57) Q30 Which comes closer to describing your view? Western music, movies and television have hurt morality in our country, OR Western music, movies, and television have NOT hurt morality in our country? (Q30)
TOTAL%
1) Western music, movies and television have hurt morality in our country 66.7
2) Western music, movies and television have NOT hurt morality in our country 26.6
8) Don't know 6.2
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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58) Q31 And which comes closer to describing your view? I generally trust people who have different religious values than me, OR I generally do not trust people who have different religious values than me? (Q31)
TOTAL%
1) I generally trust people who have different religious values than me 50.3
2) I generally do not trust people who have different religious values than me 43.2
8) Don't know 5.1
9) Refused 1.4
TOTAL25091100.0
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59) Q32 Which is your present religion, if any? (Q32)
TOTAL%
1) Christian 63.8
2) Muslim 31.4
3) Ancestral, tribal, animist, or other traditional African religion 2
4) Unaffiliated 2.2
5) Other/Don't know/Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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60) Q35 [ASK IF CHRISTIAN] As I read a list, please tell me which denomination or church, if any, you identify with MOST CLOSELY. (Q35)
TOTAL%
1) Catholic 37.2
2) Anglican/Episcopalian 5.2
3) Baptist 4.6
4) Lutheran 2.7
5) Methodist 3.6
6) Presbyterian 3.6
7) Pentecostal 15.1
8) African Independent Church/African Initiated Church 7.8
9) Jehovah's Witness 2.5
10) Seventh Day Adventist 3.6
15) Congregationalist .1
16) Dutch Reformed Church, United Reformed Church, or Christian Reformed Church 1.4
31) Ethiopian Orthodox 4.6
91) Something else 3.6
92) None in particular .3
96) Just a Protestant, not further specified 1.5
97) Just a Christian, not further specified 1.9
99) Don't know/Refused .7
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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61) Q36A [ASK IF CHRISTIAN] Would you describe yourself as a 'born-again' Christian, or not? (Q36A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 58.5
2) No 37.5
8) Don't know 3.2
9) Refused .8
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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62) Q36B [ASK IF CHRISTIAN] Would you describe yourself as an evangelical Christian, or not? (Q36B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 29.4
2) No 64.7
8) Don't know 4.9
9) Refused .9
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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63) Q36C [ASK IF CHRISTIAN] Would you describe yourself as a Pentecostal Christian, or not? (Q36C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 22
2) No 71.7
8) Don't know 5.4
9) Refused 1
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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64) Q36D [ASK IF CHRISTIAN] Would you describe yourself as a Charismatic Christian, or not? (Q36D)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 27.4
2) No 65.8
8) Don't know 5.8
9) Refused 1.1
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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65) Q37 [ASK IF MUSLIM] Are you Sunni (for example, Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi, or Hanbali), Shi'a (for example, Ithnashari/Twelver or Ismaili/Sevener), or something else? (Q37)
TOTAL%
1) Sunni (for example, Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi, Hanbali) 49.7
2) Shi'a (for example, Ithnashari/Twelver, Ismaili/Sevener) 6.6
3) Ahmadiyya 3.5
91) Something else 2.9
92) None in particular 2.2
97) Just a Muslim, not further specified 26.6
99) Don't know/Refused 8.5
Missing17025 
TOTAL8066100.0
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66) Q38 [ASK IF MUSLIM] Do you identify with any Sufi orders - such as Tijaniyya, Qadiriyya, Chistiyya, Shadhiliyya, Alawiyya, or Muridiyya - or not? (Q38)
TOTAL%
0) No, do not identify with any Sufi orders 43.5
1) Yes, identify with Sufi order - Tijaniyya 17.7
2) Yes, identify with Sufi order - Qadiriyya 4.3
3) Yes, identify with Sufi order - Chistiyya .9
4) Yes, identify with Sufi order - Shadhiliyya .8
5) Yes, identify with Sufi order - Alawiyya .4
6) Yes, identify with Sufi order - Muridiyya 4.7
91) Yes, identify with Sufi order - another order 3
95) Yes, identify with Sufi order - Don't' know/Refused to say which one 2.4
99) Don't know/Refused to say if identify with Sufi order 22.1
Missing17025 
TOTAL8066100.0
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67) Q40 [ASK IF NOT MUSLIM] Aside from weddings and funeral 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? (Q40)
TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 36.8
2) Once a week 36.2
3) Once or twice a month 9.7
4) A few times a year 6
5) Seldom 4.8
6) Never 3.4
8) Don't know 1.6
9) Refused 1.4
Missing8406 
TOTAL16685100.0
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68) Q41[ ASK IF MUSLIM] On average, how often do you attend the mosque or Islamic Center for salah and Jum'ah Prayer? (Q41)
TOTAL%
1) More than once a week 61.6
2) Once a week for Jum'ah prayer 21.9
3) Once or twice a month 2.7
4) A few times a year, especially for the Eid 4.2
5) Seldom 4.2
6) Never 3.9
8) Don't know .4
9) Refused 1.1
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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69) Q42 How important is religion in your life - very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? (Q42)
TOTAL%
1) Very important 86.2
2) Somewhat important 9.5
3) Not too important 2
4) Not at all important 1.1
8) Don't know .8
9) Refused .5
TOTAL25091100.0
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70) Q43A [ASK IF ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES MORE THAN NEVER] And does the mosque, church, or house of worship where you most often attend religious services provide food or clothing for people in need? (Q43A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 62.7
2) No 34
8) Don't know 2.9
9) Refused .3
Missing1517 
TOTAL23574100.0
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71) Q43B [ASK IF ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES MORE THAN NEVER] And does the mosque, church, or house of worship where you most often attend religious services help people with finding a job? (Q43B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 39.7
2) No 54.8
8) Don't know 5.1
9) Refused .4
Missing1517 
TOTAL23574100.0
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72) Q43C [ASK IF ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES MORE THAN NEVER] And does the mosque, church, or house of worship where you most often attend religious services help people find housing? (Q43C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 37.4
2) No 56.6
8) Don't know 5.6
9) Refused .4
Missing1517 
TOTAL23574100.0
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73) Q43D [ASK IF ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES MORE THAN NEVER] And does the mosque, church, or house of worship where you most often attend religious services provide language or literacy training? (Q43D)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 53.1
2) No 40.8
8) Don't know 5.6
9) Refused .4
Missing1517 
TOTAL23574100.0
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74) Q43E [ASK IF CHRISTIAN] And does the mosque, church, or house of worship where you most often attend religious services work together with Muslim mosques to find solutions to community problems? (Q43E)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 27.1
2) No 60.5
8) Don't know 11.7
9) Refused .7
Missing10202 
TOTAL14889100.0
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75) Q43F [ASK IF MUSLIM] And does the mosque, church or house of worship where you most often attend religious services work together with Christian churches to find solutions to community problems? (Q43F)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 32.3
2) No 54.9
8) Don't know 11.6
9) Refused 1.2
Missing17080 
TOTAL8011100.0
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76) Q45 [ASK IF NOT CHRISTIAN] How comfortable would you be if a child of yours someday married a Christian? Would you be very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, not too comfortable or not at all comfortable? (Q45)
TOTAL%
1) Very comfortable 16
2) Somewhat comfortable 12.7
3) Not too comfortable 17.2
4) Not at all comfortable 37.2
5) Depends on situation/Depends if man or woman 11.6
8) Don't know 3
9) Refused 2.3
Missing15542 
TOTAL9549100.0
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77) Q46 [ASK IF NOT MUSLIM] How comfortable would you be if a child of yours someday married a Muslim? Would you be very comfortable, somewhat comfortable, not too comfortable or not at all comfortable? (Q46)
TOTAL%
1) Very comfortable 22.3
2) Somewhat comfortable 15.7
3) Not too comfortable 18.1
4) Not at all comfortable 30.7
5) Depends on situation/ Depends if man or woman 9.3
8) Don't know 2.9
9) Refused 1
Missing8406 
TOTAL16685100.0
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78) Q47 On a different topic, do you believe in God? (Q47)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 97.2
2) No 1.7
3) Other .3
8) Don't know .4
9) Refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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79) Q48 [ASK IF BELIEVE IN GOD] How certain are you about this belief? Are you absolutely certain, fairly certain, not too certain, or not at all certain? (Q48)
TOTAL%
1) Absolutely certain 89.3
2) Fairly certain 9.1
3) Not too certain 1.3
4) Not at all certain .1
8) Don't know .2
9) Refused .1
Missing718 
TOTAL24373100.0
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80) Q49 [ASK IF BELIEVE IN GOD] Which comes closest to your view of God? God is a being with whom people can have a relationship or God is an impersonal force? (Q49)
TOTAL%
1) God is a being with whom people can have a relationship 60.3
2) God is an impersonal force 32.6
3) Both/Neither/Other 4.5
8) Don't know 2.2
9) Refused .4
Missing718 
TOTAL24373100.0
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81) Q50 [ASK IF BELIEVE IN GOD] And do you believe that there is only one God, or is there more than one god? (Q50)
TOTAL%
1) One God 97.6
2) More than one god 1.8
8) Don't know .5
9) Refused .1
Missing718 
TOTAL24373100.0
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82) Q51A [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In Heaven, where people how have led good lives are eternally rewarded? (Q51A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 91.6
2) No 5.8
8) Don't know 2.3
9) Refused .2
TOTAL25091100.0
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83) Q51B [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In Hell, where people who have led bad lives and die without being sorry are eternally punished? (Q51B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 81
2) No 15.3
8) Don't know 3.4
9) Refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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84) Q51C [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In reincarnation - that people will be reborn in this world again and again? (Q51C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 37.3
2) No 52.7
8) Don't know 9.4
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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85) Q51D [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In angels? (Q51D)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 79.2
2) No 16.6
8) Don't know 3.5
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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86) Q51E [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In miracles? (Q51E)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 73.9
2) No 21.9
8) Don't know 3.5
9) Refused .8
TOTAL25091100.0
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87) Q51F [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWIGN DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In evil spirits? (Q51F)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 48.6
2) No 46.6
8) Don't know 3.9
9) Refused .9
TOTAL25091100.0
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88) Q51G [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In witchcraft? (Q51G)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 43.8
2) No 51.1
8) Don't know 4.1
9) Refused 1
TOTAL25091100.0
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89) Q51H [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In the 'evil eye' or that certain people can cast curses or spells that cause bad things to happen to someone? (Q51H)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 42.8
2) No 51.7
8) Don't know 4.8
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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90) Q51I [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] That sacrifices to spirits or ancestors can protect you from bad things happening? (Q51I)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 31.5
2) No 63.2
8) Don't know 4.7
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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91) Q51J [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] That certain spiritual people can protect you from bad things happening? (Q51J)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 39.1
2) No 55.8
8) Don't know 4.6
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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92) Q51K [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] That juju, shrines, or other sacred objects can protect you from bad things happening? (Q51K)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 26.3
2) No 66.3
8) Don't know 6.6
9) Refused .9
TOTAL25091100.0
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93) Q51L [ASK IF CHRISTIAN: WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] That Jesus will return to earth during your lifetime? (Q51L)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 59.8
2) No 21.7
8) Don't know 17.7
9) Refused .7
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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94) Q51M [ASK IF MUSLIM: WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In the return of the Mahdi, the guided one who will initiate the final period before the Day of Resurrection and Judgement? (Q51M)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 61.5
2) No 20.7
8) Don't know 15.8
9) Refused 2
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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95) Q51N [ASK IF MUSLIM: WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] That the caliphate will be re-established to rule in your lifetime? (Q51N)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 48
2) No 31.6
8) Don't know 17.9
9) Refused 2.5
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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96) Q51O [ASK IF MUSLIM: WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In one God, Allah, and his prophet Muhammed? (Q51O)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 93.5
2) No 3.4
8) Don't know 2.3
9) Refused .8
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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97) Q51P [ASK IF MUSLIM] And is undertaking a pilgrimage to Mecca very important to you, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? (Q51P)
TOTAL%
1) Very important 88.5
2) Somewhat important 7.6
3) Not too important 2.5
4) Not at all important .5
8) Don't know .7
9) Refused .3
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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98) Q52 [ASK IF MUSLIM] Aside from your local imam or sheik, who do you trust the most to offer you guidance as a Muslim - national religious leaders in our country, or international religious leaders from outside our country? (Q52)
TOTAL%
1) National religious leaders in our country 64.8
2) International religious leaders from outside our country 11.1
3) Both equally 18.7
4) Neither/other 2.3
8) Don't know 2.1
9) Refused 1
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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99) Q53 [ASK IF CHRISTIAN] Aside from your local priest, pastor or minister, who do you trust the most to offer you guidance as a Christian - national religious leaders in our country, or international religious leaders from outside our country? (Q53)
TOTAL%
1) National religious leaders in our country 52.8
2) International religious leaders from outside our country 11.8
3) Both equally 27
4) Neither/other 5.4
8) Don't know 2.5
9) Refused .5
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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100) Q54 [ASK IF MUSLIM] Which comes closest to your view? The Koran is the word of God, OR the Koran is a book written by men and is not the word of God? (Q54)
TOTAL%
1) Word of God 95.9
2) Written by men, not the word of God 2.5
3) Other .5
8) Don't know .7
9) Refused .4
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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101) Q55 [ASK IF MUSLIM] And would you say that the Koran is to be taken literally, word for word, OR not everything in the Koran should be taken literally, word for word? (Q55)
TOTAL%
1) Taken literally, word for word 82.3
2) Not everything should be taken literally, word for word 13.6
3) Other .5
8) Don't know 2.8
9) Refused .8
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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102) Q56 [ASK IF CHRISTIAN] Which comes closest to your view? The Bible is the word of God, OR the Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God? (Q56)
TOTAL%
1) Word of God 95.6
2) Written by men, not the word of God 3.1
3) Other .3
8) Don't know .8
9) Refused .2
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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103) Q57 [ASK IF CHRISTIAN] And would you say that the Bible is to be taken literally, word for word, OR not everything in the Bible should be taken literally, word for word? (Q57)
TOTAL%
1) Taken literally, word for word 75.8
2) Not everything should be taken literally, word for word 20.4
3) Other .8
8) Don't know 2.6
9) Refused .4
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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104) Q58A [HERE ARE A COUPLE OF STATEMENTS. PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU COMPLETELY AGREE, MOSTLY AGREE, MOSTLY DISAGREE, OR COMPLETELY DISGAREE.] AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior (Q58A)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 44.3
2) Mostly agree 15.4
3) Mostly disagree 12.6
4) Completely disagree 22.6
8) Don't know 4.9
9) Refused .2
TOTAL25091100.0
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105) Q58B [HERE ARE A COUPLE OF STATEMENTS. PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU COMPLETELY AGREE, MOSTLY AGREE, MOSTLY DISAGREE, OR COMPLETELY DISAGREE.] Members of your religion have a duty to try and convert others to your religious faith (Q58B)
TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 55.3
2) Mostly agree 24.9
3) Mostly disagree 8.5
4) Completely disagree 7.1
8) Don't know 3.6
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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106) Q59A [NOW I'M GOING TO READ YOU TWO STATEMETNS. PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER THE FIRST STATEMENT OR THE SECOND STATEMENT COMES CLOSER TO YOUR OWN VIEWS - EVEN IF NEITHER IS EXACTLY RIGHT.] My religion is the one, true faith leading to eternal life, OR many religions can lead to eternal life (Q59A)
TOTAL%
1) My religion is the one, true faith leading to eternal life 57.4
2) Many religions can lead to eternal life 36.2
3) Neither/Both equally 3.1
8) Don't know 2.8
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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107) Q59B [NOW I'M GOING TO READ YOU TWO STATEMENTS. PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER THE FIRST STATEMENT OR THE SECOND STATEMENT COMES CLOSER TO YOUR OWN VIEWS - EVEN IF NEITHER IS EXACTLY RIGHT.] There is only ONE true way to interpret the teachings of my religion, OR there is MORE than one true way to interpret the teachings of my religion (Q59B)
TOTAL%
1) There is only ONE true way to interpret the teachings of my religion 53.4
2) There is MORE than one true way to interpret the teachings of my religion 40.3
3) Neither/Both equally 2.5
8) Don't know 3.1
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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108) Q59C [NOW I'M GOING TO READ YOU TWO STATEMENTS. PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER THE FIRST STATEMENT OR THE SECOND STATEMENT COMES CLOSER TO YOUR OWN VIEWS - EVEN IF NEITHER IS EXACTLY RIGHT.] Women should be allowed to serve in religious leadership roles, such as pastor, priest or imam, OR only men should be able to serve in religious leadership roles, such as pastor, priest or imam (Q59C)
TOTAL%
1) Women should be allowed to serve in religious leadership roles, such as pastor, priest or imam 45.2
2) Only men should be able to serve in religious leadership roles, such as pastor, priest or imam 46.9
3) Neither/Both equally 4
8) Don't know 3.2
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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109) Q59D [ASK IF MUSLIM: NOW I'M GOING TO READ YOU TWO STATEMENTS. PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER THE FIRST STATEMENT OR THE SECOND STATEMENT COMES CLOSER TO YOUR OWN VIEWS - EVEN IF NEITHER IS EXACTLY RIGHT.] Women should have the right to decide if they wear a veil, OR women should not have the right to decide whether to wear a veil - society should decide (Q59D)
TOTAL%
1) Women should have the right to decide if they wear a veil 42.2
2) Women should not have the right to decide whether to wear a veil - society should decide 49.6
3) Neither/Both equally 3.6
8) Don't know 3.3
9) Refused 1.3
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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110) Q59E [NOW I'M GOING TO READ YOU TWO STATEMENTS. PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER THE FIRST STATEMETN OR THE SECOND STATEMENT COMES CLOSER TO YOUR OWN VIEWS - EVEN IF NEITHER IS EXACTLY RIGHT.] God will grant wealth and good health to all believers who have enough faith, OR God doesn't always give wealth and good health even to believers who have deep faith (Q59E)
TOTAL%
1) God will grant wealth and good health to all believers who have enough faith 54.3
2) God doesn't always give wealth and good health even to believers who have deep faith 35.4
3) Neither/Both equally 5
8) Don't know 4.4
9) Refused .8
TOTAL25091100.0
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111) Q60 In your opinion, how much influence do Muslim preachers and missionaries from outside our country have in our country - a great deal, some, not too much or none at all? (Q60)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal 32.5
2) Some 21
3) Not too much 17.6
4) None at all 9.5
8) Don't know 18.7
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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112) Q61 [ASK IF MUSLIM PREACHERS AND MISSIONARIES FROM OUTSIDE OUR COUNTRY HAVE A GREAT DEAL, SOME, NOT TOO MUCH, OR NONE] Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing for our country?\ D (Q61)
TOTAL%
1) Good thing 69.1
2) Bad thing 21.9
8) Don't know 8.3
9) Refused .7
Missing4805 
TOTAL20286100.0
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113) Q62 In your opinion, how much influence do Christian preachers and missionaries from outside our country have in our country - a great deal, some, not too much or none at all? (Q62)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal 47.6
2) Some 22.9
3) Not too much 11.9
4) None at all 4.8
8) Don't know 12
9) Refused .8
TOTAL25091100.0
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114) Q63 [ASK IF CHRISTIAN PREACHERS AND MISSIONARIES FROM OUTSIDE OUR COUNTRY HAVE A GREAT DEAL, SOME, NOT TOO MUCH, OR NONE] Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing for our country? (Q63)
TOTAL%
1) Good thing 77.2
2) Bad thing 17.1
8) Don't know 5.1
9) Refused .7
Missing3262 
TOTAL21829100.0
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115) Q64 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, a few time a month, seldom or never? (Q64)
TOTAL%
1) Several times a day 55.3
2) Once a day 17.9
3) A few times a week 9.8
4) Once a week 5.4
5) A few times a month 3.6
6) Seldom 4.4
7) Never 2
8) Don't know 1
9) Refused .5
TOTAL25091100.0
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116) Q65 [ASK MUSLIMS WHO PRAY SEVERAL TIMES A DAY] Do you pray all five salah every day, or not? (Q65)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 93.6
2) No 5.5
8) Don't know .3
9) Refused .7
Missing18419 
TOTAL6672100.0
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117) Q66A [PLEASE TELL ME HOW OFTEN YOU DO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING. WOULD YOU SAY AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH, SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR, SELDOM, OR NEVER?] Read scripture outside of religious services (Q66A)
TOTAL%
1) At least once a week 49.6
2) Once or twice a month 16.3
3) Several times a year 9.3
4) Seldom 13.3
5) Never 10.6
8) Don't know .5
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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118) Q66B [PLEASE TELL ME HOW OFTEN YOU DO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING. WOULD YOU SAY AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH, SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR, SELDOM, OR NEVER?] Participate in prayer groups, Scripture study groups or religious education programs (Q66B)
TOTAL%
1) At least once a week 36.1
2) Once or twice a month 21.8
3) Several times a year 12.9
4) Seldom 15.9
5) Never 12.5
8) Don't know .6
9) Refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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119) Q66C [PLEASE TELL ME HOW OFTEN YOU DO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING. WOULD YOU SAY AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH, SEVEAL TIMES A YEAR, SELDOM, OR NEVER?] Share your faith or views on God with people from other religions (Q66C)
TOTAL%
1) At least once a week 22.4
2) Once or twice a month 16.4
3) Several times a year 14.9
4) Seldom 21.7
5) Never 23.2
8) Don't know .8
9) Refused .5
TOTAL25091100.0
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120) Q66D [PLEASE TELL ME HOW OFTEN YOU DO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING. WOULD YOU SAY AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH, SEVEAL TIMES A YEAR, SELDOM, OR NEVER?] Speak or pray in tongues (Q66D)
TOTAL%
1) At least once a week 13.9
2) Once or twice a month 10.1
3) Several times a year 6.2
4) Seldom 10.1
5) Never 57.6
8) Don't know 1.7
9) Refused .4
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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121) Q66E [PLEASE TELL ME HOW OFTEN YOU DO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING. WOULD YOU SAY AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH, SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR, SELDOM, OR NEVER?] Participate in religious chanting or singing gatherings and ceremonies (Q66E)
TOTAL%
1) At least once a week 26.2
2) Once or twice a month 17.3
3) Several times a year 16.1
4) Seldom 17.7
5) Never 20.8
8) Don't know 1.2
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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122) Q67A [HAVE YOU EVER…?] experienced or witnessed a divine healing of an illness or injury? (Q67A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 47.5
2) No 50.8
8) Don't know 1.1
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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123) Q67B [HAVE YOU EVER…?] given or interpreted prophecy? (Q67B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 21.1
2) No 76.5
8) Don't know 1.8
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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124) Q67C [HAVE YOU EVER…?] received a direct revelation from God? (Q67C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 28.6
2) No 67.6
8) Don't know 2.6
9) Refused 1.2
TOTAL25091100.0
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125) Q67D [HAVE YOU EVER…?] experienced or witnessed the devil or evil spirits being driven out of a person? (Q67D)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 40.9
2) No 54.7
8) Don't know 2.1
9) Refused 2.3
TOTAL25091100.0
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126) Q67E [ASK IF MUSLIM: HAVE YOU EVER…?] made a pilgrimage to Mecca? (Q67E)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 21.3
2) No 76.6
8) Don't know .7
9) Refused 1.4
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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127) Q68A1 [ASK IF NOT MUSLIM: AND DO YOU…?] ever participate in inter-faith religious groups, classes, or meetings with Muslims? (Q68A1)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 27.4
2) No 69.8
8) Don't know 1.1
9) Refused 1.7
Missing8406 
TOTAL16685100.0
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128) Q68A2 [ASK IF NOT CHRISTIAN: AND DO YOU…?] ever participate in inter-faith religious groups, classes, or meetings with Christians? (Q68A2)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 28.9
2) No 67.3
8) Don't know 1.6
9) Refused 2.1
Missing15542 
TOTAL9549100.0
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129) Q68B [AND DO YOU…?] ever read religious materials other than scripture, such as religious pamphlets, magazines, newspapers or books? (Q68B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 73.9
2) No 25
8) Don't know .5
9) Refused .5
TOTAL25091100.0
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130) Q68C [AND DO YOU…?] ever listen to religious radio or watch religious television programs? (Q68C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 80.7
2) No 18.4
8) Don't know .4
9) Refused .5
TOTAL25091100.0
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131) Q68D [AND DO YOU…?] ever visit religious websites on the internet? (Q68D)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 17.7
2) No 80.5
8) Don't know 1.2
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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132) Q68E [AND DO YOU…?] ever receive definite answers to specific prayer requests? (Q68E)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 49.2
2) No 47.4
8) Don't know 2.5
9) Refused .9
TOTAL25091100.0
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133) Q68F [AND DO YOU…?] have traditional African sacred objects in your home, such as shrines to ancestors, feathers, skins, skulls, skeletons, powder, carved figures or branches, spears, cutlasses or animal horns? (Q68F)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 19
2) No 78.3
8) Don't know 1.7
9) Refused 1
TOTAL25091100.0
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134) Q68G [AND DO YOU…?] ever participate in traditional African ceremonies or perform special acts to honor or celebrate your ancestors? (Q68G)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 25.9
2) No 71.9
8) Don't know 1.3
9) Refused 1
TOTAL25091100.0
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135) Q68H [AND DO YOU…?] ever participate in traditional African puberty rituals or manhood/womanhood initiation rituals for friends, relatives or neighbors in your area, such as endurance or challenge tests, or initiation to a traditional dance? (Q68H)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 26.2
2) No 71.2
8) Don't know 1.5
9) Refused 1.1
TOTAL25091100.0
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136) Q68I [AND DO YOU…?] or your family ever use traditional religious healers when someone is sick? (Q68I)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 40.6
2) No 54.7
8) Don't know 3.5
9) Refused 1.2
TOTAL25091100.0
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137) Q68J [ASK IF MUSLIM: AND DO YOU…?] give zakat, that is give a set percentage of your wealth to charity or the mosque? (Q68J)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 75.9
2) No 22.7
8) Don't know .4
9) Refused .9
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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138) Q68K [ASK IF MUSLIM: AND DO YOU…?] fast, that is avoid eating during the daytime, during the holy month of Ramadan?\ D (Q68K)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 92.2
2) No 6.5
8) Don't know .4
9) Refused .9
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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139) Q68L [ASK IF CHRISTIAN: AND DO YOU…?] tithe, that is give a set percentage of your income to charity or the church? (Q68L)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 70
2) No 27.8
8) Don't know 1.5
9) Refused .6
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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140) Q68M [ASK IF CHRISTIAN: AND DO YOU…?] fast, that is avoid eating for certain periods during holy times like Lent? (Q68M)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 66
2) No 32.1
8) Don't know 1.3
9) Refused .6
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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141) Q70 Do you have any sons? (Q70)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 56.1
2) No 43.2
8) Don't know .1
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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142) Q71 Do you have any daughters? (Q71)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 52.8
2) No 46.3
8) Don't know .3
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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143) Q72A [ASK IF HAS CHILDREN: AND THINKING ABOUT YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN, PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU EVER DO OR EVER DID ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THINGS WITH THEM. DID YOU OR DO YOU…?] pray or read the scripture with them? (Q72A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 65.5
2) No 28.7
3) Not applicable/Children too young 4.8
8) Don't know .3
9) Refused .6
Missing9235 
TOTAL15856100.0
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144) Q72B [ASK IF HAS CHILDREN: AND THINKING ABOUT YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN, PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU EVER DO OR EVER DID ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THINGS WITH THEM. DID YOU OR DO YOU…?] send them to religious education programs? (Q72B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 66.1
2) No 27.5
3) Not applicable/Children too young 5.2
8) Don't know .3
9) Refused .8
Missing9235 
TOTAL15856100.0
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145) Q72C [ASK IF HAS ANY SONS: AND THINKING ABOUT YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN, PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU EVER DO OR EVER DID ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THINGS WITH THEM. DID YOU OR DO YOU…?] have any of your sons circumcised? (Q72C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 66.5
2) No 27.9
3) Not applicable/Children too young 3.6
8) Don't know 1
9) Refused 1
Missing11186 
TOTAL13905100.0
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146) Q72D [ASK IF HAS ANY DAUGHTERS: AND THINKING ABOUT YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN, PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU EVER DO OR EVER DID ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THINGS WITH THEM. DID YOU OR DO YOU…?] have any of your daughters circumcised? (Q72D)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 18.8
2) No 74.6
3) Not applicable/Children too young 3.6
8) Don't know 1.1
9) Refused 1.9
Missing12014 
TOTAL13077100.0
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147) Now thinking about when you were a child, in what religion were you raised? (Q73)
TOTAL%
1) Christian 63.4
2) Muslim 31.7
3) Ancestral, tribal, animist, or other traditional African religion 2.7
4) Unaffiliated 1.2
5) Other/Don't know/Refused 1.1
Missing1500 
TOTAL23591100.0
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148) [ASK IF CHRISTIAN] And which denomination or church, if any, were you raised in as a child? (Q75)
TOTAL%
1) Catholic 40.2
2) Anglican/Episcopalian 5.9
3) Baptist 4.4
4) Lutheran 3
5) Methodist 3.9
6) Presbyterian 4
7) Pentecostal 11.6
8) African Independent Church/African Initiated Church 7.2
9) Jehovah's Witness 1.9
10) Seventh Day Adventist 3.2
15) Congregationalist .2
16) Dutch Reformed Church, Uniting Reformed Church, or Christian Reformed Church 1.7
31) Ethiopian Orthodox 5
91) Something else 3.5
92) None in particular .3
96) Just a Protestant, not further specified 1.8
97) Just a Christian, not further specified 1.2
99) Don't know/Refused 1
Missing10578 
TOTAL14513100.0
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149) Q76 [ASK IF RAISED MUSLIM] As a child were you raised Sunni, Shia, or something else? (Q76)
TOTAL%
1) Sunni (for example, Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi, Hanbali) 48.2
2) Shi'a (for example, Ithnashari/Twelver, Ismaili/Sevener) 6.3
3) Ahmadiyya 2.6
91) Something else 2.8
92) None in particular 2
97) Just a Muslim, not further specified 28
99) Don't know/Refused 10.2
Missing17168 
TOTAL7923100.0
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150) Q77 [ASK IF RAISED MUSLIM] And when you were a child, did you identify with any Sufi orders - such as Tijaniyya, Qadiriyya, Chistiyya, Shadhiliyya, Alawiyya, or Muridiyya - or not? (Q77)
TOTAL%
0) No, did not identify with any Sufi orders 43.5
1) Yes, identified with Sufi order - Tijaniyya 17.1
2) Yes, identified with Sufi order - Qadiriyya 4
3) Yes, identified with Sufi order - Chistiyya .7
4) Yes, identified with Sufi order - Shadhiliyya .7
5) Yes, identified with Sufi order - Alawiyya .5
6) Yes, identified with Sufi order - Muridiyya 4.3
91) Yes, identified with Sufi order - another order 3.2
95) Yes, identified with Sufi order - Don't know/Refused to say which one 2
99) Don't know/Refused to say if identified with a Sufi order 24
Missing17168 
TOTAL7923100.0
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151) Q79 Are you currently married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, widowed, or have you never been married? (Q79)
TOTAL%
1) Married 48.4
2) Living with a partner 6.6
3) Divorced 2.3
4) Separated 3
5) Widowed 4.4
6) Never been married 33.3
98) Don't know .3
99) Refused 1.7
TOTAL25091100.0
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152) Q80 [ASK IF MARRIED OR PARTNERNED] Do you and your spouse/partner have the same religion, or not? (Q80)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 91.4
2) No 6.9
8) Don't know .3
9) Refused 1.4
Missing11351 
TOTAL13740100.0
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153) [ASK IF SPOUSE/PARTNER DOES NOT HAVE SAME RELIGION] And what is your spouse's religion, if any? (Q81)
TOTAL%
1) Christian 48.7
2) Muslim 21.1
4) Unaffiliated 8.2
5) Other/Don't know/Refused 22
Missing24169 
TOTAL922100.0
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154) Q83A [AND DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, SUCH AS CHILDREN, SIBLINGS, OR PARENTS, WHO ARE…?] Christian? (Q83A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 73.1
2) No 25.6
8) Don't know .7
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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155) Q83B [AND DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, SUCH AS CHILDREN, SIBLINGS, OR PARENTS, WHO ARE…?] Muslim? (Q83B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 42.2
2) No 55
8) Don't know 2
9) Refused .8
TOTAL25091100.0
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156) Q83C [AND DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, SUCH AS CHILDREN, SIBLINGS, OR PARENTS, WHO ARE…?] part of an ancestral, tribal, animist, or other traditional African religion? (Q83C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 21.6
2) No 69.2
8) Don't know 7.5
9) Refused 1.7
TOTAL25091100.0
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157) Q84 Do you think there is a natural conflict between being a devout religious person and living in a modern society, or don't you think so? (Q84)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, there is conflict 38.8
2) No, don't think so 46.7
8) Don't know 12.5
9) Refused 2
TOTAL25091100.0
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158) Q85A [NEXT, I'M GOING TO READ SOME BEHAVIORS. FOR EACH, PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS MORALLY ACCEPTABLE, MORALLY WRONG, OR IS IT NOT A MORAL ISSUE?] Divorce (Q85A)
TOTAL%
1) Morally acceptable 21.9
2) Morally wrong 61.9
3) Not a moral issue 6.3
4) Depends on situation 9.1
8) Don't know .5
9) Refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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159) Q85B [NEXT, I'M GOING TO READ SOME BEHAVIORS. FOR EACH, PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS MORALLY ACCEPTABLE, MORALLY WRONG, OR IS IT NOT A MORAL ISSUE?] Prostitution (Q85B)
TOTAL%
1) Morally acceptable 3.5
2) Morally wrong 88.3
3) Not a moral issue 5.3
4) Depends on situation 2.1
8) Don't know .5
9) Refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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160) Q85C [NEXT, I'M GOING TO READ SOME BEHAVIORS. FOR EACH, PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS MORALLY ACCEPTABLE, MORALLY WRONG, OR IS IT NOT A MORAL ISSUE?] Euthanasia - ending the life of the incurably sick (Q85C)
TOTAL%
1) Morally acceptable 5.4
2) Morally wrong 80
3) Not a moral issue 7.3
4) Depends on the situation 4.8
8) Don't know 2.1
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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161) Q85D [NEXT, I'M GOING TO READ SOME BEHAVIORS. FOR EACH, PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU PERSONALLY BELIVE THAT IT IS MORALLY ACCEPTABLE, MORALLY WRONG, OR IS IT NOT A MORAL ISSUE?] Suicide (Q85D)
TOTAL%
1) Morally acceptable 3.4
2) Morally wrong 87.2
3) Not a moral issue 5.8
4) Depends on situation 2.5
8) Don't know .8
9) Refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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162) Q85E [NEXT, I'M GOING TO READ SOME BEHAVIORS. FOR EACH, PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS MORALLY ACCEPTABLE, MORALLY WRONG, OR IS IT NOT A MORAL ISSUE?] Drinking alcohol (Q85E)
TOTAL%
1) Morally acceptable 13.8
2) Morally wrong 65.9
3) Not a moral issue 13.5
4) Depends on situation 5.7
8) Don't know .8
9) Refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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163) Q85F [NEXT, I'M GOING TO READ SOME BEHAVIORS. FOR EACH, PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS MORALLY ACCEPTABLE, MORALLY WRONG, OR IS IT NOT A MORAL ISSUE?] Sex between people who are not married to each other (Q85F)
TOTAL%
1) Morally acceptable 9.9
2) Morally wrong 74.8
3) Not a moral issue 8.8
4) Depends on situation 5.3
8) Don't know .8
9) Refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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164) Q85G [NEXT, I'M GOING TO READ SOME BEHAVIORS. FOR EACH, PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS MORALLY ACCEPTABLE, MORALLY WRONG, OR IS IT NOT A MORAL ISSUE?] Polygamy - having more than one wife (Q85G)
TOTAL%
1) Morally acceptable 27.6
2) Morally wrong 55.7
3) Not a moral issue 8.9
4) Depends on situation 6.2
8) Don't know 1.2
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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165) Q85H [NEXT, I'M GOING TO READ SOME BEHAVIORS. FOR EACH, PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS MORALLY ACCEPTABLE, MORALLY WRONG, OR IS IT NOT A MORAL ISSUE?] Having an abortion (Q85H)
TOTAL%
1) Morally acceptable 4
2) Morally wrong 85.1
3) Not a moral issue 4.6
4) Depends on the situation 5.2
8) Don't know .7
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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166) Q85I [NEXT, I'M GOING TO READ SOME BEHAVIORS. FOR EACH, PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER YOU PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS MORALLY ACCEPTABLE, MORALLY WRONG, OR IS IT NOT A MORAL ISSUE?] Homosexual behavior (Q85I)
TOTAL%
1) Morally acceptable 3.5
2) Morally wrong 88.9
3) Not a moral issue 4.8
4) Depends on situation 1.4
8) Don't know 1
9) Refused .5
TOTAL25091100.0
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167) Q86 How concerned, if at all, are you about extremist religious groups in our country these days? (Q86)
TOTAL%
1) Very concerned 32.4
2) Somewhat concerned 19.1
3) Not too concerned 14.8
4) Not at all concerned 24.6
8) Don't know 8
9) Refused 1
TOTAL25091100.0
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168) Q87 [IF VERY/SOMEWHAT CONCERNED ABOUT EXTREMIST RELIGIOUS GROUPS] And are you mostly concerned about Muslim extremist groups or Christian extremist groups? (Q87)
TOTAL%
1) Mostly concerned about Muslim extremist groups 47.6
2) Mostly concerned about Christian extremist groups 29.2
3) Both 16.9
4) Neither/Other 3.4
8) Don't know 2.2
9) Refused .7
Missing12173 
TOTAL12918100.0
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169) Q88 Do you personally feel that the tactic of using arms and violence against civilians in defense of your religion can be often justified, sometimes justified, rarely justified, or never justified? (Q88)
TOTAL%
1) Often justified 9.1
2) Sometimes justified 13.2
3) Rarely justified 14.2
4) Never justified 56.2
8) Don't know 6.5
9) Refused .9
TOTAL25091100.0
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170) Q89 In your opinion, how many Muslims in our country support Islamic extremists like al Qaeda - would you say most, many, just some or very few? (Q89)
TOTAL%
1) Most 10
2) Many 12.1
3) Just some 15.6
4) Very few 22.1
5) All .7
6) None 9.7
8) Don't know 28.9
9) Refused 1
TOTAL25091100.0
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171) Q90 In your opinion, how many Christians in our country do you think are hostile toward Muslims? Would you say most, many, just some or very few? (Q90)
TOTAL%
1) Most 7.7
2) Many 11.3
3) Just some 17.1
4) Very few 28.1
5) All .9
6) None 15.6
8) Don't know 18.4
9) Refused 1
TOTAL25091100.0
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172) Q91 In your opinion, how many Muslims in our country do you think are hostile toward Christians? Would you say most, many, just some or very few? (Q91)
TOTAL%
1) Most 10.3
2) Many 14.3
3) Just some 17.8
4) Very few 25.8
5) All .9
6) None 11.8
8) Don't know 18
9) Refused 1.1
TOTAL25091100.0
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173) Q92 How often are Muslims treated unfairly by the government in our country? Very often, somewhat often, not too often, or never? (Q92)
TOTAL%
1) Very often 6.3
2) Somewhat often 8.6
3) Not too often 18.4
4) Never 50.4
5) Not applicable - are no/few Muslims in our country 1.6
8) Don't know 14
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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174) Q93 How often are Christians treated unfairly by the government in our country? Very often, somewhat often, not too often, or never? (Q93)
TOTAL%
1) Very often 6.6
2) Somewhat often 8.5
3) Not too often 17
4) Never 55.7
5) Not applicable - are no/few Muslims in our country 1.5
8) Don't know 9.9
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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175) Q94A [ASK IF CHRISTIAN: AND DO YOU FAVOR OR OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING?] Making the Bible the official law of the land in our country (Q94A)
TOTAL%
1) Favor 58.9
2) Oppose 37.4
8) Don't know 3.3
9) Refused .5
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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176) Q94B [ASK IF CHRISTIAN: AND DO YOU FAVOR OR OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING?] Allowing leaders and judges to use their religious beliefs when they decide family and property disputes (Q94B)
TOTAL%
1) Favor 40.7
2) Oppose 55.5
8) Don't know 3.4
9) Refused .5
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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177) Q94C [ASK IF CHRISTIAN: AND DO YOU FAVOR OR OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING?] Punishments like whippings and cutting off of hands for crimes like theft and robbery (Q94C)
TOTAL%
1) Favor 18.4
2) Oppose 79.1
8) Don't know 1.9
9) Refused .6
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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178) 94D [ASK IF CHRISTIAN: AND DO YOU FAVOR OR OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING?] Stoning people who commit adultery (Q94D)
TOTAL%
1) Favor 12.7
2) Oppose 84.6
8) Don't know 2.1
9) Refused .6
Missing9549 
TOTAL15542100.0
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179) Q95A [ASK IF MUSLIM: AND DO YOU FAVOR OR OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING?] Making shar'ia, or Islamic law, the official law of the land in our country (Q95A)
TOTAL%
1) Favor 62
2) Oppose 34.6
8) Don't know 2.8
9) Refused .7
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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180) Q95B [ASK IF MUSLIM: AND DO YOU FAVOR OR OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING?] Giving Muslim leaders and religious judges the power to decide family and property disputes (Q95B)
TOTAL%
1) Favor 65.1
2) Oppose 31.6
8) Don't know 2.6
9) Refused .7
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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181) Q95C [ASK IF MUSLIM: AND DO YOU FAVOR OR OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING?] The death penalty for people who leave the Muslim religion (Q95C)
TOTAL%
1) Favor 36.2
2) Oppose 59.2
8) Don't know 3.4
9) Refused 1.1
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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182) Q95D [ASK IF MUSLIM: AND DO YOU FAVOR OR OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING?] Punishments like whippings and cutting off of hands for crimes like theft and robbery (Q95D)
TOTAL%
1) Favor 51.9
2) Oppose 44.8
8) Don't know 2.5
9) Refused .8
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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183) Q95E [ASK IF MUSLIM: AND DO YOU FAVOR OR OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING?] Stoning people who commit adultery (Q95E)
TOTAL%
1) Favor 46.7
2) Oppose 48.9
8) Don't know 3.2
9) Refused 1.3
Missing16685 
TOTAL8406100.0
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184) Q96 Record gender (Q96)
TOTAL%
1) Male 50.6
2) Female 49.4
TOTAL25091100.0
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185) Q97 How old were you at your last birthday? (Q97)
TOTAL%
1) Age 18-24 29.1
2) 25-29 17.4
3) 30-34 11.9
4) 35-39 11.5
5) 40-44 7.7
6) 45-49 7
7) 50-54 5.1
8) 55-59 4.2
9) Age 60 or over 5.7
99) Don't know/refused .3
TOTAL25091100.0
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186) Q98 How many people live in your household including yourself? (Q98)
TOTAL%
1) Three or fewer 18.1
4) Four 13.1
5) Five 13.2
6) Six 13.2
7) Seven 10.7
8) Eight 9.1
9) Nine 5.9
10) Ten or more 14.7
98) Don't know .1
99) Refused 2
TOTAL25091100.0
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187) What is the highest level of education you have completed? (EDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Completed primary or less 38.3
2) Some secondary/Completed secondary 41.1
3) Post-secondary and up 18.5
9) Don't know/refused/other 2.1
TOTAL25091100.0
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188) Q100A [HAVE THERE BEEN TIMES DURING THE LAST YEAR WHEN YOU DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY…?] to buy food your family needed? (Q100A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 53
2) No 45.2
8) Don't know 1
9) Refused .8
TOTAL25091100.0
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189) Q100B [HAVE THERE BEEN TIMES DURING THE LAST YEAR WHEN YOU DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY…?] to pay for medical and health care your family needed? (Q100B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 54.8
2) No 43.2
8) Don't know 1.2
9) Refused .8
TOTAL25091100.0
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190) Q100C [HAVE THERE BEEN TIMES DURING THE LAST YEAR WHEN YOU DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY…?] to buy clothing your family needed? (Q100C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 53.6
2) No 44.2
8) Don't know 1.1
9) Refused 1
TOTAL25091100.0
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191) Income (INCOME)
TOTAL%
1) Low 25.6
2) 2 24.7
3) 3 20.2
4) High 13.2
99) Don't know/Refused 16.3
TOTAL25091100.0
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192) Q103 And does your ethnic or tribal group trace its origins to Israel or Palestine, or not? (Q103)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 9
2) No 64.9
8) Don't know 24.1
9) Refused 2
TOTAL25091100.0
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193) Q103A [ASK IF MUSLIM] Do you identify with the Tablighi movement, or not? (Q103A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 12.9
2) No 67.5
8) Don't know/refused 19.6
Missing17695 
TOTAL7396100.0
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194) Q103B [ASK IF MUSLIM] And do you identify with the Salafiyya movement, or not? (Q103B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 10.3
2) No 69.3
8) Don't know/refused 20.4
Missing17695 
TOTAL7396100.0
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195) Q103C [ASK IF MUSLIM] And do you identify with the Wahhabi movement, or not? (Q103C)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 10.8
2) No 69.9
8) Don't know/refused 19.2
Missing17695 
TOTAL7396100.0
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196) Q104 [ASK IF MALE AND MARRIED] And do you currently have more than one wife? (Q104)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 23.8
2) No 70.1
8) Don't know 1
9) Refused 5
Missing18524 
TOTAL6567100.0
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197) Q104A [ASK IF HAS CHILDREN] How many children do you have? (Q104A)
TOTAL%
1) One 14.6
2) Two 25.5
3) Three 16.2
4) Four 12.2
5) Five 7.9
6) Six or more 14.3
98) Don't know .1
99) Refused 9.2
Missing9235 
TOTAL15856100.0
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198) Q105 Do you use a computer at your workplace, at school, at home, or anywhere else on at least an occasional basis? (Q105)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 21
2) No 77.8
8) Don't know .5
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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199) Q106 Do you use the Internet, at least occasionally? (Q106)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 19.5
2) No 79.3
8) Don't know .6
9) Refused .6
TOTAL25091100.0
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200) Q107 Do you send or receive email, at least occasionally? (Q107)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 18.8
2) No 79.9
8) Don't know .7
9) Refused .7
TOTAL25091100.0
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201) Q108A [DO YOU…?] own a computer? (Q108A)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 9.3
2) No 90.1
8) Don't know .3
9) Refused .4
TOTAL25091100.0
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202) Q108B [DO YOU…?] own a cell phone? (Q108B)
TOTAL%
1) Yes 51.6
2) No 47.7
8) Don't know .2
9) Refused .5
TOTAL25091100.0
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203) Do you live in an urban, semi-urban, or rural area? (Q115)
TOTAL%
1) Urban 39.3
2) Semi-urban .8
3) Rural 59.9
TOTAL25091100.0
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204) What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Completed primary or less 39.1
2) Some secondary/Completed secondary 42
3) Post-secondary and up 18.9
Missing549 
TOTAL24542100.0
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205) Q97 How old were you at your last birthday? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
TOTAL%
1) Age 18-29 46.6
2) 30-39 23.5
3) 40-49 14.8
4) 50-59 9.3
5) Age 60 or over 5.7
Missing146 
TOTAL24945100.0
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206) Q96 Record gender (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
TOTAL%
1) Male 50.6
2) Female 49.4
TOTAL25091100.0
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207) Q32 Which is your present religion, if any? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)
TOTAL%
1) Christian 64.2
2) Muslim 31.6
3) Ancestral, tribal, animist, or other traditional African religion 2
4) Unaffiliated 2.2
Missing148 
TOTAL24943100.0
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