Bible, View of - Measurement Concept
Does the respondent think that the Bible should be taken literally, taken as a religiously inspired book, a book of fables, or some other view of the Bible?139 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
BIBLE from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)Q18. Which one statement comes closest to your personal beliefs about the Bible? (Please mark only one box.)
TOTAL | % | |
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1) The Bible means exactly what it says. It should be taken literally, word-for-word, on all subjects. | 354 | 22.1 |
2) The Bible is perfectly true, but it should not be taken literally, word-for-word. We must interpret its meaning. | 566 | 35.3 |
3) The Bible contains some human error. | 200 | 12.5 |
4) The Bible is an ancient book of history and legends. | 384 | 24.0 |
5) I don't know | 98 | 6.1 |
Missing | 45 | |
Total | 1603 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 318 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Here are four statements about the Bible and I'd like you to tell me which is closest to your own view. (STATEMENTS SHOWN TO R)
TOTAL | % | |
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0) NA; no Post IW; abbrev. telephone IW (1984); form A (1990) | 2032 | 15.4 |
1) The Bible is God's word and all it says is true | 5484 | 41.6 |
2) The Bible was written by men inspired by God but it contains some human errors. | 4456 | 33.8 |
3) The Bible is a good book because it was written by wise men, but God had nothing to do with it. | 647 | 4.9 |
4) The Bible was written by men who lived so long ago that it is worth very little today. | 221 | 1.7 |
9) DK; other | 355 | 2.7 |
Missing | 34243 | |
Total | 13195 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 47438 |
Variables: | 950 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? You can just give me the number of your choice. (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings)
TOTAL | % | |
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0) NA; form B (1990); short form or Spanish language questionnaire (1992) | 1285 | 10.5 |
1) The Bible is the actual Word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word | 4086 | 33.3 |
2) The Bible is the Word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 5148 | 41.9 |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the Word of God | 1499 | 12.2 |
9) Other; DK | 256 | 2.1 |
Missing | 35164 | |
Total | 12274 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 47438 |
Variables: | 950 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews |
Was your religious text fully inspired by God, partly inspired by God, or not inspired by God?
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) Refused | 51 | 2.0 |
-4) Don't know | 58 | 2.2 |
1) Fully inspired by God | 1519 | 58.3 |
2) Partly inspired by God | 743 | 28.5 |
3) Not inspired by God | 217 | 8.3 |
4) I have never heard of the religious text | 16 | 0.6 |
Missing | 6 | |
Total | 2605 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word. | 32843 | 28.0 |
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context. | 24038 | 20.5 |
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings. | 49683 | 42.4 |
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us. | 4855 | 4.1 |
5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book. | 1603 | 1.4 |
6) The Bible is an ancient book with little value today. | 335 | 0.3 |
7) Don't know | 3803 | 3.2 |
Missing | 5244 | |
Total | 117160 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2001 |
Cases: | 122404 |
Variables: | 175 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Random sample of people attending services on April 29, 2001/Age 15 and older |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Self-administered surveys handed out at congregations |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word; the Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything should be taken literally, word for word; the Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by man.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 1580 | 32.2 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything should be taken literally, word for word. | 2193 | 44.7 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by man. | 979 | 20.0 |
4) Other | 75 | 1.5 |
8) Don't know | 49 | 1.0 |
9) No answer | 25 | 0.5 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word; the Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything should be taken literally, word for word; the Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by man.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 1130 | 31.8 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything should be taken literally, word for word. | 1672 | 47.0 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by man. | 653 | 18.3 |
4) Other | 52 | 1.5 |
8) Don't know | 36 | 1.0 |
9) No answer | 16 | 0.4 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Select from: a. Bible is actual word of God and is to be taken literally...; b. Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally ...; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, ... recorded by men.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Actual | 450 | 33.6 |
2) Inspired | 627 | 46.8 |
3) Ancient Book | 219 | 16.3 |
4) Other | 23 | 1.7 |
8) Don't know | 14 | 1.0 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.5 |
Missing | 1472 | |
Total | 1340 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 2812 |
Variables: | 1174 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? a. The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word; b. The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by men.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Actual word | 1010 | 33.8 |
2) Inspired word | 1363 | 45.6 |
3) Ancient book | 497 | 16.6 |
4) Other | 73 | 2.4 |
8) Don't know | 37 | 1.2 |
9) No answer | 12 | 0.4 |
Missing | 1518 | |
Total | 2992 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which one of these three statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? (83-10)
TOTAL | % | |
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-1) RF/DK | 1001 | 5.5 |
1) The Bible is the actual word of God, and it should be taken literally, word for word | 6407 | 35.4 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God, but it was written by men and contains some human errors | 9476 | 52.3 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of history and legends; God had nothing to do with it | 1235 | 6.8 |
Missing | 424 | |
Total | 18119 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 17898 |
Variables: | 770 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Select from: a. Bible is actual word of God and is to be taken literally...; b. Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally ...; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, ... recorded by men.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Actual word | 783 | 33.6 |
2) Inspired word | 1084 | 46.5 |
3) Ancient book | 361 | 15.5 |
4) Other | 23 | 1.0 |
8) Don't know | 71 | 3.0 |
9) No answer | 9 | 0.4 |
Missing | 486 | |
Total | 2331 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2817 |
Variables: | 1065 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Select from: a. Bible is actual word of God and is to be taken literally...; b. Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally ...; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, ... recorded by men.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Actual word | 390 | 28.4 |
2) Inspired word | 727 | 53.0 |
3) Ancient book | 192 | 14.0 |
4) Other | 36 | 2.6 |
8) Don't know | 24 | 1.7 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.2 |
Missing | 1393 | |
Total | 1372 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1004 |
Variables: | 2765 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR | 64.3 | |
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR | 22.9 | |
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God | 8.5 | |
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE) | 0.7 | |
8) Don't know | 3.3 | |
9) Refused | 0.4 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 11028 |
Variables: | 200 |
Scope: | Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia. |
Frame: | Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries. |
Based on your knowledge of the Bible, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? -- The Bible may contain historical or scientific errors
TOTAL | % | |
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1) True | 3251 | 58.0 |
2) False | 1851 | 33.0 |
3) Don't know/refused | 501 | 8.9 |
Total | 5603 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 5603 |
Variables: | 144 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Based on your knowledge of the Bible, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? -- The Bible is the inspired word of God
TOTAL | % | |
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1) True | 4587 | 81.9 |
2) False | 714 | 12.7 |
3) Don't know/refused | 302 | 5.4 |
Total | 5603 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 5603 |
Variables: | 144 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Based on your knowledge of the Bible, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? -- Everything in the Bible should be taken literally, word for word
TOTAL | % | |
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1) True | 1657 | 29.6 |
2) False | 3686 | 65.8 |
3) Don't know/refused | 260 | 4.6 |
Total | 5603 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 5603 |
Variables: | 144 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Q20 Which one statement comes closest to your personal beliefs about the Bible
TOTAL | % | |
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1) It means exactly what it says/should be taken literally | 327 | 19.4 |
2) It is perfectly true, should not be taken literally | 650 | 38.6 |
3) The Bible contains some human error | 206 | 12.2 |
4) The Bible is an ancient book of history and legends | 398 | 23.6 |
5) I don't know | 103 | 6.1 |
Missing | 37 | |
Total | 1684 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? a. Bible is actual word of God and is to be taken literally, b. Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables recorded by men.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Actual word | 299 | 32.2 |
2) Inspired word | 455 | 49.0 |
3) Ancient book | 140 | 15.1 |
4) Other | 7 | 0.8 |
8) Don't know | 19 | 2.0 |
9) No answer | 8 | 0.9 |
Missing | 444 | |
Total | 928 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? a. Bible is actual word of God and is to be taken literally, b. Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables recorded by men.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Actual word | 592 | 30.2 |
2) Inspired word | 970 | 49.5 |
3) Ancient book | 334 | 17.0 |
4) Other | 12 | 0.6 |
8) Don't know | 40 | 2.0 |
9) No answer | 12 | 0.6 |
Missing | 944 | |
Total | 1960 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) No answer | 3 | 0.1 |
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 346 | 11.3 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 64 | 2.1 |
-1) Inapplicable | 1487 | 48.8 |
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally. | 356 | 11.7 |
2) The Bible is the word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 545 | 17.9 |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God. | 248 | 8.1 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
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-7) No answer | 16 | 0.5 |
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 1492 | 48.9 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 78 | 2.6 |
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally | 409 | 13.4 |
2) The Bible is the word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 729 | 23.9 |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 325 | 10.7 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
Please look at page 17 of the booklet. Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? You can just give me the number of your choice: 1. The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word; 2. The Bible is the word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word; 3. The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God
TOTAL | % | |
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-9) Refused | 21 | 0.9 |
-8) Don't know | 23 | 1.0 |
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 1015 | 43.7 |
2) The Bible is the word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 926 | 39.9 |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God. | 323 | 13.9 |
7) Other (SPECIFY) [Vol.] | 15 | 0.6 |
Total | 2323 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2323 |
Variables: | 1956 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR | 52.9 | |
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR | 30.1 | |
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God | 12.0 | |
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE) | 0.7 | |
8) Don't know | 4.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.1 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Brazil, urban areas |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR | 39.3 | |
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR | 36.8 | |
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God | 16.7 | |
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE) | 1.0 | |
8) Don't know | 4.7 | |
9) Refused | 1.5 | |
Total | 988 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 988 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Chile |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which comes closest to your view? [Holy book: If Christian or no Q.16ion (Q.16=1-4, 9, 10, 12, 13 OR CHR=1) insert 'the Bible'; If Jewish (Q.16=5), insert 'the Torah'; If Muslim (Q.16=6), insert, 'the Koran'; If other non-Christian affiliations (Q.16=7,8,14 OR (Q.16=11 AND CHR=2,9)), insert 'the Holy Scripture'; IF DK/REF IN RELIGION (Q.16=99) AND CHR=2,9, insert 'the Bible']
TOTAL | % | |
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1) [Holy book] is the word of God | 63.1 | |
2) [Holy book] is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 27.6 | |
3) Other (Vol.) | 5.2 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 4.1 | |
Total | 35556 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 35556 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
IF BELIEVE HOLY BOOK IS WORD OF GOD (Q.37=1), ASK: And would you say that . . .
TOTAL | % | |
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1) [Holy book] is to be taken literally, word for word | 51.9 | |
2) Not everything in [Holy book] should be taken literally, word for word | 42.6 | |
3) Other (Vol.) | 2.5 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 3.0 | |
Missing | 13313 | |
Total | 22243 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 35556 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
[ASK ONLY IF DQFORM= 1 'FORM 1'] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word | 32.6 | |
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 42.4 | |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 18.9 | |
4) Other | 1.6 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 4.5 | |
Missing | 1000 | |
Total | 1002 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2002 |
Variables: | 138 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
[ASK ONLY IF DQFORM= 2 'FORM 2'] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 13.4 | |
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 44.4 | |
3) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word | 37.6 | |
4) Other | 2.2 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 2.5 | |
Missing | 1001 | |
Total | 1001 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2002 |
Variables: | 138 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word; or the Bible is the word of God, but not everything should be taken literally, word for word; or the Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 36.5 | |
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything should be taken literally, word for word. | 40.2 | |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God. | 17.8 | |
4) Other | 1.5 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 4.1 | |
Total | 2000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 2000 |
Variables: | 152 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word | 34.1 | |
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 43.7 | |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 16.0 | |
4) Other | 2.5 | |
9) Don't Know/Refused | 3.7 | |
Total | 3002 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 3002 |
Variables: | 178 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Recode of responses to DETLIFE1 collapsed into common themes (Q56REC)
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
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Total | 1440 | 44.70 | 31.86 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2905 |
Variables: | 203 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
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?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Word of God | 95.6 | |
2) Written by men, not the word of God | 3.1 | |
3) Other | 0.3 | |
8) Don't know | 0.8 | |
9) Refused | 0.2 | |
Missing | 9549 | |
Total | 15542 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 25091 |
Variables: | 203 |
Scope: | Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania) |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
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?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Taken literally, word for word | 75.8 | |
2) Not everything should be taken literally, word for word | 20.4 | |
3) Other | 0.8 | |
8) Don't know | 2.6 | |
9) Refused | 0.4 | |
Missing | 9549 | |
Total | 15542 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 25091 |
Variables: | 203 |
Scope: | Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania) |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God to be taken literally, word for word, | 375 | 43.4 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God -- not everything should be taken word for word, or | 382 | 44.2 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history and more perceptions recorded by men. | 106 | 12.3 |
Missing | 26 | |
Total | 863 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 752 |
Variables: | 33 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Select from: a. Bible is actual word of God and is to be taken literally...; b. Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally ...; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, ... recorded by men.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Actual word | 505 | 34.1 |
2) Inspired word | 696 | 47.0 |
3) Ancient book | 239 | 16.1 |
4) Other | 10 | 0.7 |
8) Don't know | 28 | 1.9 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.2 |
Total | 1481 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? Select from: a. The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word...; b. The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word...; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by men. (BIBLE)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Actual word | 355 | 34.7 |
2) Inspired word | 488 | 47.7 |
3) Ancient book | 151 | 14.7 |
4) Other (volunteered) | 8 | 0.8 |
8) Don't know | 18 | 1.8 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.4 |
Missing | 493 | |
Total | 1024 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and it is to be taken literally, word for word. | 430 | 31.6 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything should be taken literally, word for word. | 639 | 47.0 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man. | 188 | 13.8 |
4) This does not apply to me. | 27 | 2.0 |
8) Can't choose | 50 | 3.7 |
9) No answer | 25 | 1.8 |
Missing | 158 | |
Total | 1359 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR | 53.2 | |
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR | 40.3 | |
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God | 4.9 | |
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE) | 0.2 | |
8) Don't know | 1.3 | |
9) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1300 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Philippines |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR | 49.9 | |
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR | 18.2 | |
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God | 28.9 | |
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE) | 0.3 | |
8) Don't know | 2.3 | |
9) Refused | 0.4 | |
Total | 1224 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1224 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: India |
Frame: | Other: Indian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR | 59.4 | |
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR | 25.7 | |
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God | 6.5 | |
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE) | 0.6 | |
8) Don't know | 7.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.6 | |
Total | 1137 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1137 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: South Africa |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR | 32.7 | |
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR | 20.2 | |
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God | 26.8 | |
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE) | 0.2 | |
8) Don't know | 20.0 | |
9) Refused | 0.2 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Korea |
Frame: | Other: Korean adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR | 35.1 | |
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR | 40.9 | |
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God | 18.8 | |
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE) | 2.4 | |
8) Don't know | 1.9 | |
9) Refused | 0.9 | |
Total | 1074 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1074 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the inspired Word of God, not mistaken in its statements and teaching, and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 336 | 28.5 |
2) The Bible is the inspired work of God, not mistaken in its teachings, but is not always to be taken literal, word for word. | 383 | 32.5 |
3) The Bible becomes the Word of God for a person who reads it in faith. | 234 | 19.9 |
4) The Bible is an ancient book of legends, history and moral precepts recorded by men. | 205 | 17.4 |
5) None of these [VOL] | 19 | 1.6 |
Missing | 26 | |
Total | 1177 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 1203 |
Variables: | 145 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
28. [If Christian, unaffiliated, or don't know/refused, 'The Bible' is used. If Jewish, 'The Hebrew Scriptures' is used. If Muslim, 'The Koran' is used. If other faith, 'The Holy Scripture' is used.] Which comes closest to your view?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) (BOOK) the word of God | 66.2 | |
2) (BOOK) written by men and not the word of God | 27.5 | |
3) Other | 2.6 | |
8) Don't know | 3.3 | |
9) Refused | 0.4 | |
Total | 3412 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 3412 |
Variables: | 120 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
29. And would you say that...?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) (BOOK) to be taken literally, word for word | 52.7 | |
2) Not everything in (BOOK) should be taken literally | 42.4 | |
3) Other | 1.3 | |
8) Don't know | 3.2 | |
9) Refused | 0.5 | |
Missing | 1262 | |
Total | 2150 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 3412 |
Variables: | 120 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which comes closest to your view? [Holy book: If Christian or no Q.16ion (Q.16=1-4, 9, 10, 12, 13 OR CHR=1) insert 'the Bible'; If Jewish (Q.16=5), insert 'the Torah'; If Muslim (Q.16=6), insert, 'the Koran'; If other non-Christian affiliations (Q.16=7,8,14 OR (Q.16=11 AND CHR=2,9)), insert 'the Holy Scripture'; IF DK/REF IN RELIGION (Q.16=99) AND CHR=2,9, insert 'the Bible']
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [Holy book] is the word of God | 59.7 | |
2) [Holy book] is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 29.4 | |
3) Other (Vol.) | 7.3 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 3.7 | |
Total | 401 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 401 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
IF BELIEVE HOLY BOOK IS WORD OF GOD (Q.37=1), ASK: And would you say that . . .
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [Holy book] is to be taken literally, word for word | 49.2 | |
2) Not everything in [Holy book] should be taken literally, word for word | 46.7 | |
3) Other (Vol.) | 1.7 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 2.4 | |
Missing | 185 | |
Total | 216 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 401 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the inspired Word of God, not mistaken in its statements and teaching, and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 654 | 33.5 |
2) The Bible is the inspired work of God, not mistaken in its teachings, but is not always to be taken literally, word for word. | 639 | 32.7 |
3) The Bible becomes the Word of God for a person who reads it in faith | 387 | 19.8 |
4) The Bible is an ancient book of legends, history and moral precepts recorded by men. | 243 | 12.4 |
5) None of these | 32 | 1.6 |
Missing | 92 | |
Total | 1955 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2047 |
Variables: | 497 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? -- The Bible may contain historical or scientific errors.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 3053 | 60.8 |
2) False | 1366 | 27.2 |
3) Don't know | 600 | 12.0 |
Total | 5019 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1992 |
Cases: | 2013 |
Variables: | 479 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? -- The Bible is the inspired word of God.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 3916 | 78.0 |
2) False | 667 | 13.3 |
3) Don't know | 436 | 8.7 |
Total | 5019 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1992 |
Cases: | 2013 |
Variables: | 479 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? -- Everything in the Bible should be taken literally, word for word.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 1428 | 28.5 |
2) False | 3149 | 62.7 |
3) Don't know | 441 | 8.8 |
Total | 5019 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1992 |
Cases: | 2013 |
Variables: | 479 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? -- The Bible is a detailed book of rules that Christians should try to follow.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 3485 | 69.4 |
2) False | 988 | 19.7 |
3) Don't know | 545 | 10.9 |
Total | 5019 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1992 |
Cases: | 2013 |
Variables: | 479 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
(ASK IF NOT OTHER RELIGION NOT CHRISTIAN AND NOT NO PREFERENCE/ATHEIST/AGNOSTIC IN RELIG1A) I am going to read you a short list of statements. Please tell me which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the (INSERT NAME OF HOLY BOOK -- Bible for Protestants,Roman Catholics, Mormons,Orthodox Church, and Other Christians; Koran for Muslims; and Torah for Jews)?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) (Holy book) is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 728 | 45.2 |
2) (Holy book) is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 638 | 39.6 |
3) (Holy book) is a book written by men and is not the word of God. | 160 | 9.9 |
4) Other (SPECIFY) (VOL) | 40 | 2.5 |
5) Don't know/Refused | 44 | 2.7 |
Total | 1610 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1610 |
Variables: | 160 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: White Evangelicals |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Select from: a. Bible is actual word of God and is to be taken literally...; b. Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally ...; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, ... recorded by men.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Actual word | 724 | 30.6 |
2) Inspired word | 1164 | 49.1 |
3) Ancient book | 383 | 16.2 |
4) Other | 25 | 1.1 |
8) Don't know | 59 | 2.5 |
9) No answer | 14 | 0.6 |
Missing | 463 | |
Total | 2369 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible: 1) the bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally...; 2) the Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything should be taken literally...; 3) the Bible is an ancient book of fables...recorded by man.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and it is to be taken literally, word for word | 358 | 27.9 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything should be taken literally, word for word | 585 | 45.6 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history and moral | 207 | 16.1 |
4) Don't know | 40 | 3.1 |
8) Can't choose | 56 | 4.4 |
9) No answer | 38 | 3.0 |
Missing | 1548 | |
Total | 1284 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word | 50.4 | |
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 31.4 | |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 11.7 | |
7) Other | 0.7 | |
8) Don't know | 4.4 | |
9) Refused | 1.4 | |
Total | 4016 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4016 |
Variables: | 230 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Latinos only |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally | 884 | 40.7 |
2) The Bible is the inspired work of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 905 | 41.6 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by men. | 314 | 14.4 |
4) None of these | 71 | 3.3 |
Total | 2174 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 2174 |
Variables: | 281 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Other |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these three statements comes closest to describing your views regarding the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the literal word of God. | 674 | 32.4 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally. | 1093 | 52.5 |
3) The Bible is a wise book, but God had nothing to do with it. | 262 | 12.6 |
8) Don't know | 18 | 0.9 |
9) Refused | 34 | 1.6 |
Total | 2081 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2081 |
Variables: | 210 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? You can just give me the number of your choice.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 435 | 35.9 |
2) The Bible is the word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 557 | 46.0 |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God. | 187 | 15.4 |
7) Other | 16 | 1.3 |
8) Don't know | 7 | 0.6 |
9) Refused | 10 | 0.8 |
Total | 1212 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1212 |
Variables: | 1184 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 33.7 | |
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 40.8 | |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God. | 18.6 | |
4) Other | 2.7 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 4.1 | |
Total | 1502 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1502 |
Variables: | 156 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
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 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2001 |
Cases: | 2041 |
Variables: | 157 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? 1. The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word; 2. The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word; or 3. The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 34.9 | |
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. | 18.1 | |
4) Other (if volunteered) | 1.7 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (if volunteered) | 2.2 | |
Total | 2003 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2003 |
Variables: | 146 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which comes closest to your view? [Note: See answer to HTEXT_A for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q186)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [Holy book] is the word of God | 68.9 | |
2) [Holy book] is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 22.4 | |
3) Other (VOL.) | 3.6 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 5.0 | |
Missing | 2003 | |
Total | 2010 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which comes closest to your view? [Note: See answer to HTEXT_B for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q286)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [Holy book] is the word of God | 69.3 | |
2) [Holy book] is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 23.3 | |
3) Other (VOL.) | 2.8 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 4.6 | |
Missing | 2010 | |
Total | 2003 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
If HBOOK_A = 1: And would you say that... [Note: See answer to HTEXT_A for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q187)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [Holy book] is to be taken literally, word for word | 48.5 | |
2) Not everything in [Holy book] should be taken literally, word for word | 46.3 | |
3) Other (VOL.) | 1.5 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 3.7 | |
Missing | 2642 | |
Total | 1371 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
If HBOOK_B = 1: And would you say that... [Note: See answer to HTEXT_B for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q287)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [Holy book] is to be taken literally, word for word, | 50.8 | |
2) Not everything in [Holy book] should be taken literally, word for word | 43.8 | |
3) Other (VOL.) | 1.5 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 3.9 | |
Missing | 2635 | |
Total | 1378 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which comes closest to your view? [Holy book: If Christian or no religion (RELIG = 1-4, 9, 10, 12, 13 OR CHR=1) insert 'the Bible'; If Jewish (RELIG =5), insert 'the Torah'; If Muslim (RELIG=6), insert, 'the Koran'; If other non-Christian affiliations (RELIG=99) AND CHR=2,9, insert 'the Bible'] is the word of God, or [holy book] is written by men and is not the word of God?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [Holy book] is the word of God | 67.7 | |
2) [Holy book] is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 23.4 | |
3) Other (Vol.) | 2.5 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 6.3 | |
Total | 3003 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 3003 |
Variables: | 152 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
ASK IF BELIEVE HOLY BOOK IS WORD OF GOD: And would you say that [holy book] is to be taken literally, word for word, or not everything in [holy book] should be taken literally, word for word?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [Holy book] is to be taken literally, word for word | 50.7 | |
2) Not everything in [holy book] should be taken literally, word for word | 44.0 | |
3) Other (Vol.) | 1.5 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 3.7 | |
Missing | 954 | |
Total | 2049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 3003 |
Variables: | 152 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Skip if respondent answered other religion- not Christian, no preference/Atheist/Agnostic, or don't know/refused in RELIG1A: I am going to read you a short list of statements. Please tell me which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the (if Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, or other Christian in variable RELIG1A, insert "the Bible"; if Muslim/Islam, insert "the Koran"; if Jewish, insert "the Torah"; if Morman, insert "the Book of Mormon"; if other non-Christian religion, no preference, or don't know\refused then insert "a religious or holy book"): (book) is the actual word of God, and is to be taken literally, word for word; (book) is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word; (book) is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word; (book) is a book written by men and is not the word of God.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) (book) is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 501 | 43.1 |
2) (book) is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 529 | 45.5 |
3) (book) is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 88 | 7.6 |
4) Other | 5 | 0.4 |
5) Don't know/refused | 39 | 3.4 |
Missing | 238 | |
Total | 1162 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 1400 |
Variables: | 114 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Includes an oversample of Evangelicals, and a portion of that sample were part of web, opt-in survey. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which one of these three statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-1) RF/DK | 66 | 8.8 |
1) The Bible is the actual word of God, and it should be taken literally, word for word | 264 | 35.2 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God, but it was written by men and contains some human errors | 359 | 47.9 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of history and legends; God had nothing to do with it | 61 | 8.1 |
Total | 750 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 750 |
Variables: | 142 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
[ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 40.2 | |
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 40.9 | |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God. | 14.0 | |
4) Other | 1.3 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 3.5 | |
Missing | 839 | |
Total | 864 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1703 |
Variables: | 157 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
[ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God. | 11.6 | |
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 43.3 | |
3) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 38.9 | |
4) Other | 1.1 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 5.1 | |
Missing | 864 | |
Total | 839 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1703 |
Variables: | 157 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR | 77.4 | |
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR | 14.2 | |
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God | 4.9 | |
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE) | 1.5 | |
8) Don't know | 1.5 | |
9) Refused | 0.5 | |
Total | 1305 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1305 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Guatemala |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR | 80.4 | |
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR | 18.0 | |
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God | 0.4 | |
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE) | 0.0 | |
8) Don't know | 1.1 | |
9) Refused | 0.1 | |
Total | 1001 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1001 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Kenya |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which one of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about ____ [IF CHRISTIAN: the Bible] [IF MUSLIM: the Koran] [ELSE: sacred scriptures]?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is][IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the actual word of God and [IS/ARE] to be taken literally, word for word, OR | 87.6 | |
2) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] the word of God, but not everything in [IT/THEM] should be taken literally, word for word, OR | 10.0 | |
3) [IF CHRISTIAN: The Bible is] [IF MUSLIM: The Koran is] [ELSE: Sacred scriptures are] written by men and [IS/ARE] not the word of God | 0.3 | |
4) Other (VOLUNTEERED THIS RESPONSE) | 1.2 | |
8) Don't know | 0.8 | |
9) Refused | 0.1 | |
Total | 999 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 999 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Nigeria |
Frame: | Other: Nigerian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Now we have some questions about religious beliefs some people may hold. Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word | 254 | 39.0 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 280 | 43.0 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by men | 97 | 14.9 |
4) Don't know/No answer | 20 | 3.1 |
Total | 651 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 1010 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? 'Every word of the Bible is true.' Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly Disagree | 47 | 8.6 |
2) Disagree | 87 | 15.8 |
3) Neutral | 94 | 17.1 |
4) Agree | 133 | 24.2 |
5) Strongly Agree | 188 | 34.2 |
Missing | 51 | |
Total | 549 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 600 |
Variables: | 70 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? - The Bible may contain historical or scientific errors.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 227216 | 53.6 |
2) False | 135846 | 32.1 |
3) Don't Know, Refused | 60651 | 14.3 |
Total | 423713 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 1530 |
Variables: | 329 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? - The Bible is a detailed book of rules that Christians should try to follow.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 322023 | 76.0 |
2) False | 62930 | 14.9 |
3) Don't Know, Refused | 38760 | 9.1 |
Total | 423713 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 1530 |
Variables: | 329 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? - The Bible is the inspired word of God.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 347278 | 82.0 |
2) False | 41267 | 9.7 |
3) Don't Know, Refused | 35168 | 8.3 |
Total | 423713 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 1530 |
Variables: | 329 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? - Everything in the Bible should be taken literally, word for word.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 149149 | 35.2 |
2) False | 239905 | 56.6 |
3) Don't Know, Refused | 34659 | 8.2 |
Total | 423713 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 1530 |
Variables: | 329 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Here are several pairs of statements. For each pair, tell me which one comes closest to your own view.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) God's Truth Is Fully Revealed Only in The Bible | 83877 | 20.9 |
2) The Bible is One of The Many Ways in Which God's Truth is Revealed | 318364 | 79.1 |
Missing | 75 | |
Total | 402241 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 1530 |
Variables: | 329 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
(IF PROTESTANT/CATHOLIC/MUSLIM/JEWISH/MORMON/OTHER CHRISTIAN OR ORTHODOX) I am going to read you a short list of statements. Please tell me which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the (holy book).
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) (Holy book) is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word | 369 | 41.3 |
2) (Holy book) is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 411 | 46.0 |
3) (Holy book) is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 78 | 8.7 |
4) Other | 6 | 0.7 |
5) Don't know/refused | 29 | 3.2 |
Missing | 238 | |
Total | 893 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1131 |
Variables: | 112 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you think that the Bible is the inspired word of God, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Refused | 5 | 0.3 |
1) Yes, inspired | 1617 | 88.9 |
2) No, not inspired | 133 | 7.3 |
99) Don't know | 65 | 3.6 |
Missing | 770 | |
Total | 1820 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2561 |
Variables: | 310 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
[If BIBLE=1] I'm going to read you three views about the Bible. Please tell me which one best reflects your own view:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Refused | 3 | 0.2 |
1) The first: the Bible is true in all ways, and to be read literally word for word | 641 | 39.7 |
2) The second: the Bible is true in all ways, but not always to be read literally | 586 | 36.2 |
3) The third: the Bible is a moral guide, but should not be read literally, and may contain some errors about non-religious matters | 380 | 23.5 |
99) Don't know | 8 | 0.5 |
Missing | 973 | |
Total | 1617 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2561 |
Variables: | 310 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word | 35.5 | |
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 46.3 | |
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God | 14.5 | |
4) Other | 1.7 | |
5) Don't know/Refused | 2.0 | |
Total | 1975 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 1975 |
Variables: | 151 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Select from: a. Bible is actual word of God and is to be taken literally. . . ; b. Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally . . . ; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, . . . Recorded by men.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Actual word | 616 | 31.2 |
2) Inspired word | 1002 | 50.7 |
3) Ancient book | 292 | 14.8 |
4) Other | 18 | 0.9 |
8) Don't know | 34 | 1.7 |
9) No answer | 15 | 0.8 |
Missing | 1015 | |
Total | 1977 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? -- The Bible is the inspired word of God.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 888 | 87.0 |
2) False | 77 | 7.6 |
3) Don't know/Refused | 55 | 5.4 |
Total | 1020 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1021 |
Variables: | 295 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specifically looking for individuals in small groups. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? -- Everything in the Bible should be taken literally, word for word.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 389 | 38.2 |
2) False | 555 | 54.5 |
3) Don't know/Refused | 75 | 7.4 |
Total | 1020 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1021 |
Variables: | 295 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specifically looking for individuals in small groups. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? -- The Bible may contain historical or scientific errors.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 530 | 51.9 |
2) False | 375 | 36.7 |
3) Don't know/Refused | 116 | 11.3 |
Total | 1020 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1021 |
Variables: | 295 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specifically looking for individuals in small groups. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY SMALL GROUP THAT MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT OR CARING FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE IN IT: In your opinion, is each of the following statements about the Bible true or false? -- The Bible is a detailed book of rules that Christians should try to follow.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True | 691 | 67.7 |
2) False | 263 | 25.8 |
3) Don't know/Refused | 66 | 6.5 |
Total | 1020 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1021 |
Variables: | 295 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Specifically looking for individuals in small groups. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? Would you say:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Bible is the Word of God, to be taken literally. | 305 | 37.8 |
2) Bible is the Word of God, but not to be taken literally. | 325 | 40.3 |
3) Bible is legends, history and teachings. | 160 | 19.9 |
7) Other | 10 | 1.2 |
8) Don't know | 4 | 0.5 |
9) Refused | 2 | 0.2 |
Total | 806 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 806 |
Variables: | 136 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
What about the nature of the Bible? Which of the following statements comes closest to your beliefs about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the word of God and it means what it says. It should be taken literally, word-for-word, on all subjects. | 68 | 23.2 |
2) The Bible is the word of God and is perfectly true, but is should not be taken literally, word-for-word. We must interpret its meaning. | 113 | 38.6 |
3) The Bible is the inspired word of God, but it was written by men and contains some human errors. | 72 | 24.6 |
4) The Bible is an ancient book of history and legends. God had nothing to do with it. | 22 | 7.5 |
9) I am unsure on this. | 18 | 6.1 |
Missing | 13 | |
Total | 293 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 306 |
Variables: | 46 |
Scope: | Other: The target population for this survey was students at Winthrop University, a state university in South Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Lower-division, general education classes |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other: Self-report questionnaire |
[ASKED OF GROUP 1 AND GROUP 2] Do you believe the Bible is the inspired word of God or not?/ I'm going to read you three views about the Bible [READ LIST] 1. The first is: the Bible is true in all ways, and to be read literally, word for word. 2. The second is: the Bible is true in all ways, but not always to be read literally. 3. The third is: the Bible is true primarily about religious matters, but may contain errors about other things.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) True/literal | 979 | 43.3 |
2) True/Not literal | 932 | 41.2 |
3) True w/Errors | 191 | 8.4 |
4) Not inspired | 67 | 3.0 |
5) DK | 66 | 2.9 |
6) Refused | 28 | 1.2 |
Missing | 327 | |
Total | 2263 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2590 |
Variables: | 168 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
[ASKED OF GROUP 1 AND GROUP 2] Do you believe the Bible is the inspired word of God, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Inspired | 2151 | 95.1 |
2) Not Inspired | 67 | 3.0 |
3) DK | 36 | 1.6 |
4) Refused | 9 | 0.4 |
Missing | 327 | |
Total | 2263 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2590 |
Variables: | 168 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO RESPONDED TO HAVING A PROTESTANT DENOMINATION: Do you believe Bible is literally true, word for word?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Not applicable | 1575 | 47.0 |
1) Yes | 821 | 24.5 |
2) Mostly | 205 | 6.1 |
3) No | 617 | 18.4 |
8) Don't know | 132 | 3.9 |
Missing | 13 | |
Total | 3350 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 3363 |
Variables: | 109 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Additional interviews were conducted with seven leadership groups, including business executives, college professors, government leaders, newspaper editors and radio/TV news directors, Protestant ministers, Roman Catholic priests and rabbis. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these statements is closest to your view of the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I don't know what the Bible is. | 193 | 2.4 |
2) I don't think God had much to do with what's in the Bible - the Bible is just a lot of stories that people made up. | 387 | 4.9 |
3) I believe God guided the people who wrote the Bible, but I don't think every word came from God. | 3308 | 41.8 |
4) I believe every word of the Bible is exactly what God wanted put in it. | 4031 | 50.9 |
Missing | 246 | |
Total | 7919 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 8165 |
Variables: | 360 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Denominations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? a. The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. b. The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word . c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by men.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Actual word | 356 | 33.0 |
2) Inspired word | 524 | 48.5 |
3) Ancient book | 163 | 15.1 |
4) Other | 9 | 0.8 |
8) Don't know | 22 | 2.0 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.6 |
Missing | 526 | |
Total | 1080 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is an ancient book of stories, legend, history, and moral principles | 61 | 15.3 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 167 | 41.8 |
3) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word | 151 | 37.8 |
8) Don't know/not sure | 21 | 5.3 |
Missing | 8 | |
Total | 400 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 408 |
Variables: | 107 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement - The Bible is the word of God.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 13 | 13.5 |
2) Disagree | 11 | 11.5 |
3) Undecided | 22 | 22.9 |
4) Agree | 23 | 24.0 |
5) Strongly Agree | 27 | 28.1 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 96 |
Variables: | 28 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement - The stories in the Bible about Christ healing sick and lame persons by his touch are fictitious and mythical.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 29 | 30.2 |
2) Disagree | 31 | 32.3 |
3) Undecided | 22 | 22.9 |
4) Agree | 7 | 7.3 |
5) Strongly Agree | 7 | 7.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 96 |
Variables: | 28 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
Here are some more questions about religion. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statements. If unsure, all things considered, do you tend to agree or disagree with -- The bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Agree | 1102 | 43.5 |
2) Disagree | 1430 | 56.5 |
Missing | 88 | |
Total | 2532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 2620 |
Variables: | 124 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe that every word of the Bible is true?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 186 | 66.4 |
2) No | 53 | 18.9 |
3) Not sure | 41 | 14.6 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 280 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1981 |
Cases: | 281 |
Variables: | 104 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Which of the following best expresses your view of the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) It is God's word and all it says is true. | 26 | 26.8 |
2) It was written by men inspired by God, but because the writers were men, it contains some human errors. | 51 | 52.6 |
3) It is valuable because it was written by wise and good men, but God has nothing to do with it. | 17 | 17.5 |
4) The Bible is too old to be of value today. | 3 | 3.1 |
Total | 97 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 97 |
Variables: | 34 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. When it comes to miracles recorded in the Bible
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I believe in them. | 47 | 48.5 |
2) I do not believe in them. | 11 | 11.3 |
3) I am not sure because they have not been proven. | 39 | 40.2 |
Total | 97 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 97 |
Variables: | 34 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Which of the following best expresses your view of the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) It is God's word and all it says is true. | 28 | 28.0 |
2) It was written by men inspired by God, but because the writers were men it contains some human errors. | 57 | 57.0 |
3) It is valuable because it was written by wise and good men, but God has nothing to do with it. | 15 | 15.0 |
Total | 100 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 100 |
Variables: | 41 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. When it comes to miracles recorded in the Bible
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I believe in them. | 62 | 62.0 |
2) I do not believe in them. | 9 | 9.0 |
3) I am not sure because they have not been proven. | 29 | 29.0 |
Total | 100 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 100 |
Variables: | 41 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Which of the following best expresses your view of the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) It is God's word and all it says is true. | 41 | 41.4 |
2) It was written by men inspired by God, but because the writers were men it contains some human errors. | 54 | 54.5 |
3) It is valuable because it was written by wise and good men, but God has nothing to do with it. | 3 | 3.0 |
4) The Bible is too old to be of value today. | 1 | 1.0 |
Total | 99 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1985 |
Cases: | 99 |
Variables: | 40 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: CATI Questionnaires entered at on-campus location |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. When it comes to miracles recorded in the Bible
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I believe in them. | 73 | 73.7 |
2) I do not believe in them. | 5 | 5.1 |
3) I am not sure because they have not been proven. | 21 | 21.2 |
Total | 99 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1985 |
Cases: | 99 |
Variables: | 40 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: CATI Questionnaires entered at on-campus location |
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally. | 1126 | 38.7 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally. | 1244 | 42.7 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by humans. | 477 | 16.4 |
4) None/Other | 24 | 0.8 |
5) Don't know | 36 | 1.3 |
6) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 2910 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2910 |
Variables: | 215 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you think God's word is revealed in any other writings besides the Bible, such as the sacred texts used by Muslims or Hindus?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 1325 | 45.5 |
2) No | 1041 | 35.8 |
3) Don't know | 527 | 18.1 |
4) Refused | 17 | 0.6 |
Total | 2910 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2910 |
Variables: | 215 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these two statements comes closest to your own view?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) God's truth is fully revealed only in the Bible. | 511 | 17.6 |
2) God's truth is revealed in many ways, such as history, culture, nature and tradition. | 2300 | 79.1 |
3) Other | 59 | 2.0 |
4) Don't know | 31 | 1.1 |
5) Refused | 8 | 0.3 |
Total | 2910 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2910 |
Variables: | 215 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of these two comes closest to your own view?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I mostly trust the Bible for spiritual guidance. | 1406 | 48.3 |
2) I mostly trust my own personal experience for spiritual guidance. | 1352 | 46.5 |
3) Other | 112 | 3.9 |
4) Don't know | 34 | 1.2 |
5) Refused | 6 | 0.2 |
Total | 2910 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2910 |
Variables: | 215 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which one of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) 'The Bible is the actual word of God and it should be taken literally, word-for-word.' | 84 | 28.0 |
2) 'The Bible is the inspired word of God, but it was written by men and contains some human errors.' | 192 | 64.0 |
3) 'The Bible is an ancient book of history and legends; God had nothing to do with it.' | 17 | 5.7 |
9) Don't know, no answer | 7 | 2.3 |
Total | 300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 300 |
Variables: | 73 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Which of the following best expresses your view of the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) It is God's word and all it says is true. | 29 | 30.5 |
2) It was written by men inspired by God, but because the writers were men it contains some human errors. | 53 | 55.8 |
3) It is valuable because it was written by wise and good men, but God has nothing to do with it. | 12 | 12.6 |
4) The Bible is too old to be of value today. | 1 | 1.1 |
Total | 95 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 95 |
Variables: | 41 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. When it comes to miracles recorded in the Bible
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I believe in them. | 64 | 67.4 |
2) I do not believe in them. | 10 | 10.5 |
3) I am not sure because they have not been proven. | 21 | 22.1 |
Total | 95 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 95 |
Variables: | 41 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement - The Bible is the word of God.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 11 | 11.5 |
2) Disagree | 10 | 10.4 |
3) Undecided | 12 | 12.5 |
4) Agree | 32 | 33.3 |
5) Strongly Agree | 31 | 32.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 96 |
Variables: | 30 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement - The stories in the Bible about Christ healing sick and lame persons by his touch are fictitious and mythical.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 38 | 39.6 |
2) Disagree | 30 | 31.3 |
3) Undecided | 14 | 14.6 |
4) Agree | 6 | 6.3 |
5) Strongly Agree | 8 | 8.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 96 |
Variables: | 30 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
Do you believe that every word of the Bible is true?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) No | 89 | 32.1 |
2) Yes | 148 | 53.4 |
3) Not sure | 40 | 14.4 |
Missing | 7 | |
Total | 277 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1982 |
Cases: | 284 |
Variables: | 141 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe every word of the Bible is true?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 205 | 49.9 |
2) No | 118 | 28.7 |
3) Not sure (or qualified Yes) | 83 | 20.2 |
4) Don't know | 5 | 1.2 |
Missing | 6 | |
Total | 411 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 418 |
Variables: | 95 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe every word of the Bible is true?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 235 | 59.9 |
2) No, or | 78 | 19.9 |
3) Are you not sure (qualified 'Yes') | 58 | 14.8 |
4) Don't know | 21 | 5.4 |
Missing | 8 | |
Total | 392 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 400 |
Variables: | 89 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word | 221 | 38.8 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 259 | 45.4 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of stories, legends, history and moral principles | 72 | 12.6 |
4) Don't know | 18 | 3.2 |
Missing | 6 | |
Total | 570 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 576 |
Variables: | 80 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
The Bible tells of many miracles, some credited to Christ and some to other prophets and apostles. Generally speaking, which of the following statements comes closest to what you believe about Biblical miracles? (Choose one answer)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I'm not sure whether these miracles really happened or not. | 20 | 23.3 |
2) I believe miracles are stories and never really happened. | 9 | 10.5 |
3) I believe the miracles happened, but can be explained by natural causes. | 15 | 17.4 |
4) I believe the miracles actually happened just as the Bible says they did. | 42 | 48.8 |
Total | 86 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 86 |
Variables: | 65 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other |
'Every word of the bible is true.' Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Neutral | 60 | 15.5 |
2) Strongly Disagree | 54 | 14.0 |
3) Disagree | 65 | 16.8 |
4) Agree | 105 | 27.2 |
5) Strongly Agree | 102 | 26.4 |
Missing | 26 | |
Total | 386 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 412 |
Variables: | 48 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe that every word of the Bible is true?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) No | 132 | 35.9 |
2) Yes | 206 | 56.0 |
3) Not sure | 30 | 8.2 |
Missing | 5 | |
Total | 368 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1983 |
Cases: | 373 |
Variables: | 116 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
I would like to ask you a few questions about some other religious matters. For the first two questions, please indicate how much you agree or disagree. -- 'Every word of the Bible is true' Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree with this statement | 94 | 27.0 |
2) Agree | 121 | 34.8 |
3) Feel you are not sure | 64 | 18.4 |
4) Disagree | 53 | 15.2 |
5) Strongly disagree | 16 | 4.6 |
Missing | 3 | |
Total | 348 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1984 |
Cases: | 351 |
Variables: | 61 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How about the statement, 'Every word of the Bible is true.' Do you:
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 119 | 31.6 |
2) Agree | 102 | 27.1 |
3) Half and half | 13 | 3.5 |
4) Disagree | 84 | 22.3 |
5) Strongly disagree | 41 | 10.9 |
6) Don't know | 17 | 4.5 |
Missing | 3 | |
Total | 376 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1985 |
Cases: | 379 |
Variables: | 93 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe every word of the Bible is true?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 213 | 56.6 |
2) No | 135 | 35.9 |
3) Not sure | 28 | 7.4 |
Missing | 5 | |
Total | 376 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 381 |
Variables: | 75 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Were you raised to believe that every word of the Bible is true?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 235 | 62.0 |
2) One parent did | 6 | 1.6 |
3) No | 127 | 33.5 |
4) Not sure | 11 | 2.9 |
Missing | 2 | |
Total | 379 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 381 |
Variables: | 75 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe every word of the Bible is true?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 257 | 65.6 |
2) Not sure | 56 | 14.3 |
3) No | 79 | 20.2 |
Missing | 8 | |
Total | 392 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 400 |
Variables: | 107 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe every word of the Bible is true?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 211 | 53.1 |
2) Not sure | 55 | 13.9 |
3) No | 124 | 31.2 |
4) Don't know | 7 | 1.8 |
Missing | 4 | |
Total | 397 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 401 |
Variables: | 90 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe every word of the Bible is true?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 209 | 52.4 |
2) No | 113 | 28.3 |
3) Are you not sure | 70 | 17.5 |
4) Don't know | 7 | 1.8 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 399 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1989 |
Cases: | 400 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 140 | 28.6 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 284 | 58.0 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of stories, legends, history and moral principles. | 55 | 11.2 |
4) Don't know | 11 | 2.2 |
Missing | 15 | |
Total | 490 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1992 |
Cases: | 505 |
Variables: | 79 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 161 | 32.8 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 237 | 48.3 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of stories, legends, history and moral principles. | 76 | 15.5 |
4) Don't know | 17 | 3.5 |
Missing | 9 | |
Total | 491 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 500 |
Variables: | 65 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word | 191 | 46.5 |
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word | 157 | 38.2 |
3) The Bible is an ancient book of stories, legends, history and moral principles | 53 | 12.9 |
4) Don't know | 10 | 2.4 |
Missing | 11 | |
Total | 411 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1995 |
Cases: | 422 |
Variables: | 86 |
Scope: | Single Sample |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Which one of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) 'The Bible is the actual word of God and it should be taken literally, word for word.' | 111 | 37.0 |
2) 'The Bible is the inspired word of God, but it was written by men and contains some human errors.' | 158 | 52.7 |
3) 'The Bible is an ancient book of history and legends; God had nothing to do with it.' | 20 | 6.7 |
9) Don't know, no answer | 11 | 3.7 |
Total | 300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1985 |
Cases: | 300 |
Variables: | 71 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
The Bible tells of many miracles, some credited to Christ and some to other prophets and apostles. Generally speaking, which of the following statements comes closest to what you believe about Biblical miracles? (Choose one answer)
TOTAL | % | |
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1) I'm not sure whether these miracles really happened or not. | 31 | 31.6 |
2) I believe miracles are stories and never really happened. | 11 | 11.2 |
3) I believe the miracles happened, but can be explained by natural causes. | 15 | 15.3 |
4) I believe the miracles actually happened just as the Bible says they did. | 41 | 41.8 |
Total | 98 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 98 |
Variables: | 65 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other |
Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: The Bible is the word of God.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly disagree | 13 | 14.4 |
2) Disagree | 10 | 11.1 |
3) Undecided | 15 | 16.7 |
4) Agree | 26 | 28.9 |
5) Strongly Agree | 26 | 28.9 |
Total | 90 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 90 |
Variables: | 30 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: The stories in the Bible about Christ healing sick and lame persons by his touch are fictitious and mythical.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly disagree | 29 | 32.2 |
2) Disagree | 26 | 28.9 |
3) Undecided | 22 | 24.4 |
4) Agree | 7 | 7.8 |
5) Strongly Agree | 6 | 6.7 |
Total | 90 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 90 |
Variables: | 30 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |