Poverty, Religious Obligation - Measurement Concept

Attitudes about whether this is a religious obligation to help the poor
21 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

GCTHPOOR from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions or affirming these beliefs. Can a person be a good Catholic…G. Without donating time or money to help the poor? HELPPOOR from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
As a Catholic, how important is each of the following to you? Would you say the following is or are very important, somewhat important, or not important at all? G. Helping the poor GCNOPOOR from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions or affirming these beliefs. Can a person be a good Catholic without donating time or money to help the poor? INVOLVE from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
As a Catholic, how important is each of the following to you? Would you say church involvement in activities directed towards social justice and helping the poor are very important, somewhat important, or not important at all? WORK from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
[Question asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. [IF CHRISTIAN: Christians] [IF JEWISH: Jews] [IF MUSLIM: Muslims] [IF OTHER RELIGION: INSERT RELIGION][IF ELSE: Religious people] ______ have a responsibility to work for justice for the poor. RLPOORVC from Religion and Politics Survey, 2000
"Would you like religious groups to take a more active role on each of the following, or a less active role?" OR "Think now about mainline protestant denominations, such as Presbyterians, Methodists and Lutherans. Would you like these religious groups to take a more active role on each of the following, or a less active role?" (See variable "RLPREF" to see which introduction the respondent received) -- giving poor people a voice in public affairs SERPOOR from Religion and Politics Survey, 2000
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT LEAST A FEW TIMES A YEAR AND ARE MEMBERS OF A PLACE OF WORSHIP. During the past year, have you heard a sermon, lecture, or group discussion in your congregation that dealt with any the following? -- the government's policies toward the poor EMSERVPR from Demographics in U.S. Congregations Survey, Pastors
(Give Card A) Each congregation has a different sense of what is important for a congregation to do. Based on Card A, which would you say are most important for those in your congregation? Serving the poor and needy EMPHPOOR from Economic Values Survey, 1992
Would you like to see churches and synagogues emphasize each of the following a lot more, somewhat more, somewhat less, or a lot less? -- provide job training, housing, and other services for the poor NOPOOR from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1987
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions. -- Without donating time or money to help the poor. BELIEF17 from God and Society in North America, 1996
I would like to read you some statements that people have made about their personal religious beliefs. No matter how you answer the questions, you can be sure that many people feel the same way. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree or disagree, moderately or strongly. -- Churches and religious organizations should spend more money on helping the poor. SOHUNPOV from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006
Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about hunger and poverty? [Answered if ATTEND = 1, 2, or 3. (At least once a month)] CLRGHNGR from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2010
Does the clergy at your place of worship ever speak out about hunger and poverty? HOMELESS from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF A CHURCH OR A SYNAGOGUE: Does your congregation help sponsor any of the following? - Providing shelter for the homeless SERMON2 from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
During the past year, have you done any of the following? - Heard a sermon about caring for the poor HELPNEDY from Catholic Pluralism Project, 1995
Now I'm going to read some statements that some people have made about religion and the Catholic Church. Please tell me to what extent you agree or disagree with the statement. -- Helping needy people is an important part of my religious beliefs. RICHPOOR from Catholic Pluralism Project, 1995
Now I'm going to read some statements that some people have made about religion and the Catholic Church. Please tell me to what extent you agree or disagree with the statement. -- Catholics have a duty to try to close the gap between the rich and the poor. INJPOVH from Church and Community Project, 1987
Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- My faith makes me want to work to eliminate the injustices of poverty and hunger. POVHUN from Church and Community Project, 1987
Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- To God, poverty and hunger are unjust and evil. PRSOCREF from Church and Community Project, 1987
There are many tasks that a church can do. Of those listed below, what priority would you give to each for your church? -- Encourage individual members to support local social reforms to relieve poverty and hunger PRSUPP from Church and Community Project, 1987
There are many tasks that a church can do. Of those listed below, what priority would you give to each for your church? -- Support and organize local church programs to help the needy in the community