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Jesus, Nature of - Measurement Concept

What does respondent believe the nature of Jesus to be? Is Jesus a historical figure? Is Jesus a historical figure? Is Jesus the son of God? Any question that discusses the nature of Jesus would be of interest.
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Survey Questions

JESUSCHR from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(jesuschrst_w3) I:6. Which of the following comes closest to your beliefs about Jesus Christ? Do you believe: [ALL RESPONSE OPTIONS MUST BE READ] [INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT NAMES A NUMBER AS THEIR RESPONSE READ BACK THE ANSWER ASSOCIATED WITH THAT NUMBER TO CLARIFY]
 TOTAL%
1) Jesus was the Son of God who was raised from the dead167766.2
2) Jesus was an important human teacher, but was not the Son of God30912.2
3) Jesus never really exited381.5
4) Believe something else963.8
5) Unsure what you believe about Jesus/Don't know40215.9
888) Refused50.2
999) Legitimate skip50.2
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BELRESUR from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
As a Catholic, how important is each of the following to you? Would you say the following is or are very important, somewhat important, or not important at all? H. Belief in Jesus' resurrection from the dead
 TOTAL%
1) Not important at all252.8
2) Somewhat important11513.1
3) Very important73584.0
4) Don't know00.0
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GCTHROSE from American Catholic Laity Poll, 2005
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions or affirming these beliefs. Can a person be a good Catholic…I. Without believing that Jesus physically rose from the dead?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19722.5
2) No67076.6
3) Don't know50.6
4) Refused30.3
Total875100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 875
Variables: 90
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GCNOROSE from American Catholic Laity Poll, 1999
The following statements deal with what you think it takes to be a good Catholic. Please tell me if you think a person can be a good Catholic without performing these actions or affirming these beliefs. Can a person be a good Catholic without believing that Jesus physically rose from the dead?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes106923.2
2) No345574.9
3) Don't know871.9
Total4610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 877
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RA_5A from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
Jesus Christ physically rose from the dead.
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused30.1
-4) Don't know411.6
1) Strongly agree163962.9
2) Somewhat agree28310.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree40615.6
4) Somewhat disagree903.5
5) Strongly disagree1455.6
Missing3
Total2607100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ARBL_1 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
Which statement best describes your beliefs about Jesus Christ?
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused471.8
-4) Don't know291.1
1) He was the divine, only Son of God190773.2
2) A prophet of God, but not God1726.6
3) A wise man or a good moral teacher, but not God28310.9
4) He was just another person762.9
5) He was something else not described above843.2
6) Not heard of Jesus Christ60.2
Missing6
Total2605100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GODRVEAL from Religion and Politics Survey, 2000
Please tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with each of these statements. -- God has been fully revealed to humans in Jesus Christ.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree282650.4
2) Somewhat agree145726.0
3) Somewhat disagree57410.2
4) Strongly disagree4848.6
5) Don't know/refused2624.7
Total5603100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 5603
Variables: 144
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q24 from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q24 Which one statement comes closest to your personal beliefs about Jesus
 TOTAL%
1) Jesus is a fictional character171.0
2) Jesus probably existed, but he was not special563.3
3) Jesus was extraordinary person/wasn't messenger of God1358.0
4) Jesus was one of many messengers or prophets of God20712.2
5) Jesus is the son of God119870.9
6) I have no opinion774.6
Missing31
Total1690100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
JESUSCHR from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(jesuschrst_w2) I:6. Which of the following comes closest to your beliefs about Jesus Christ? Do you believe: [ALL RESPONSE OPTIONS MUST BE READ] [INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT NAMES A NUMBER AS THEIR RESPONSE READ BACK THE ANSWER ASSOCIATED WITH THAT NUMBER TO CLARIFY]
 TOTAL%
1) One, that Jesus was the Son of God who was raised from the dead175567.4
2) Two, that Jesus was an important human teacher but was not the Son of God26410.1
3) Three, that Jesus never really existed331.3
4) Four, do you believe something else883.4
5) Five, you are unsure what you believe about Jesus\Don't know44217.0
666) Invalid skip170.7
888) Refused50.2
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CROSS from ABC News Religion Poll, 1997
Do you believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross, or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Believe he died on the cross81291.2
2) Do not believe434.8
8) DK/No opinion354.0
Missing5
Total891100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 752
Variables: 33
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ROSEDEAD from ABC News Religion Poll, 1997
Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Believe Jesus rose from the dead75084.5
2) Do not believe879.7
8) DK/No opinion525.8
Missing7
Total888100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 752
Variables: 33
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SONGOD from ABC News Religion Poll, 1997
Do you believe that Jesus Christ was the son of God or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Believe he was the son of God79289.2
2) Do not believe627.0
8) DK/No opinion343.9
Missing7
Total888100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 752
Variables: 33
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GDCTH_1 from Survey of Chicago Catholics, 2007
Please tell me if you think the following items are requirements to be a good Catholic. To be a good Catholic, do you have to . . .? Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus
 TOTAL%
1) Yes36191.4
2) No348.6
Missing136
Total395100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 524
Variables: 171
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RESURREC from Survey of Chicago Catholics, 2007
Please tell me how important each aspect of Catholicism is to your Catholic identity? Is it very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not important at all? How important is . . .? Resurrection of Jesus
 TOTAL%
1) Very important33384.0
2) Somewhat important4912.3
3) Not too important20.5
4) Not important at all133.2
Missing135
Total397100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 524
Variables: 171
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
JESUSDIE from News Interest Index, March 2004
[ASK ALL:] Do you believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross, or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 91.5
2) No 4.4
9) Don't know/Refused 4.1
Total1703100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1703
Variables: 157
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ROSEDEAD from News Interest Index, March 2004
Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead, or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes 82.9
2) No 11.2
9) Don't know/Refused 5.9
Total1703100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1703
Variables: 157
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EXPRVEAL from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Please tell me if you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with each of these statements. - God has been fully revealed to humans in Jesus Christ.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree300877.1
2) Agree6155714.5
3) Disagree13577932.0
4) Strongly Disagree15195635.9
5) Don't Know, Refused4433410.5
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GDNATURE from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Here are several pairs of statements. For each pair, tell me which one comes closest to your own view.
 TOTAL%
1) God's Nature is Fully Revealed to us In Jesus Christ22466455.4
2) God's Nature is Ultimately a Mystery18091944.6
Missing72
Total405583100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
JESUS from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Fall 1999
[JESUS, LIFEAFTR, BIBLEPD, AND RELIGEXP ARE ONE GROUP OF RANDOMLY ASSIGNED QUESTIONS.] I believe that Jesus is the son of God.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree34385.3
2) Disagree399.7
3) Don't know / Can't say / No answer205.0
Total402100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 402
Variables: 179
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RESSHOAX from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Listed below are certain inner experiences or feelings that people have reported having. Since you have been an adult, have you ever had any of these experiences? If so, how sure are you about it? (Please indicate below) -- A feeling that perhaps the bodily resurrection of Jesus was a hoax
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I'm sure I have2950.0
2) Yes, I think that I have2950.0
Missing900
Total58100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 958
Variables: 267
Scope: Other: Regional samples of Mormons in Salt Lake City, UT and San Francisco, CA
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
JESUSDIV from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Next I would like to know your opinion about certain doctrines or teachings, some of which are taught by the LDS Church, and some are not. Please indicate how you feel about each by circling the appropriate number. -- Jesus is the Divine Son of God and was literally and actually born of a virgin
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely true79385.2
2) Probably true626.7
3) Probably not true212.3
4) Definitely not true303.2
5) Don't know252.7
Missing27
Total931100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 958
Variables: 267
Scope: Other: Regional samples of Mormons in Salt Lake City, UT and San Francisco, CA
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
YJESUS from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
Which of these statements about Jesus is closest to your view of Jesus?
 TOTAL%
1) I don't think Jesus ever existed - it is just a story that people made up.1942.5
2) I think Jesus was a great man who lived long ago, but I don't think he was the Son of God.3504.4
3) I believe Jesus is the Son of God, but I doubt he actually rose from the dead.4615.8
4) I believe Jesus is the Son of God who died on a cross and rose again.691387.3
Missing247
Total7918100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 360
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
DIVINE from Religious Fundamentalism Scale, 1988
Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement - Christ is a divine being, the Son of God.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree77.3
2) Disagree1212.5
3) Undecided1919.8
4) Agree2425.0
5) Strongly Agree3435.4
Total96100.0
Survey Details  
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
BORNAJEW from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Would you please think about each of the religious beliefs listed below and then indicate how certain you are that it is true. -- Jesus was born a Jew.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely true228782.0
2) Probably true44315.9
3) Probably not true291.0
4) Definitely not true311.1
Missing85
Total2790100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1963
Cases: 2875
Variables: 629
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BORNVIRG from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Would you please think about each of the religious beliefs listed below and then indicate how certain you are that it is true. -- Jesus was born of a virgin.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely true175463.5
2) Probably true50918.4
3) Probably not true36013.0
4) Definitely not true1415.1
Missing111
Total2764100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1963
Cases: 2875
Variables: 629
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WLKONWTR from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Would you please think about each of the religious beliefs listed below and then indicate how certain you are that it is true. -- Jesus walked on water.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely true155156.3
2) Probably true67624.5
3) Probably not true41014.9
4) Definitely not true1174.2
Missing121
Total2754100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1963
Cases: 2875
Variables: 629
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BELVJESU from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Which of the following statements comes closest to expressing what you believe about Jesus?
 TOTAL%
1) Jesus is the Divine Son of God. I have no doubts about it.208273.8
2) While I have some doubts, I feel that Jesus is Divine.45216.0
3) Jesus was a great holy man; not God's Son anymore than us1786.3
4) I think Jesus was only a man, although an extraordinary one.883.1
5) Frankly, I'm not entirely sure there was such a person.150.5
6) None of the above. What I believe is...80.3
Missing52
Total2823100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1963
Cases: 2875
Variables: 629
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
JESUS from Religion and Diversity Survey, 2002-2003
Which of these statements comes closest to what you believe about Jesus?
 TOTAL%
1) Jesus was the only divine son of God who died and rose again to save us from our sins.189365.1
2) Jesus embodied the essence of divine love and showed us how to attain spiritual union with God.44315.2
3) Jesus had special insights about God, much in the same way that Muhammad and the Buddha did.41114.1
4) Other642.2
5) Don't know903.1
6) Refused80.3
Total2910100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2910
Variables: 215
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
JESUSDIV from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
Next I would like to know your opinion about certain doctrines or teachings, some of which are taught by the LDS Church, and some are not. Please indicate how you feel about each by circling the appropriate number. -- Jesus is the Divine Son of God and was literally and actually born of a virgin
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely true18965.2
2) Probably true3010.3
3) Probably not true227.6
4) Definitely not true2910.0
5) Don't know206.9
Missing6
Total290100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 296
Variables: 267
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RESSHOAX from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
Listed below are certain inner experiences or feelings that people have reported having. Since you have been an adult, have you ever had any of these experiences? If so, how sure are you about it? (Please indicate below) -- A feeling that perhaps the bodily resurrection of Jesus was a hoax
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I'm sure I have207.2
2) Yes, I think that I have3111.1
3) No, I don't think so22881.7
Missing17
Total279100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 296
Variables: 267
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
JESUS from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Fall 1999
I believe that Jesus is the son of God.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree77491.4
2) Disagree516.0
3) Don't know/Can't say/No answer222.6
Total847100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 847
Variables: 137
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
DIVINE from Religious Fundamentalism Scale, 1986
Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement - Christ is a divine being, the Son of God.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree88.3
2) Disagree44.2
3) Undecided1111.5
4) Agree3334.4
5) Strongly Agree4041.7
Total96100.0
Survey Details  
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
RELGC2 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1986
Which of the following statements comes closest to expressing what you believe about Jesus? (Choose one answer)
 TOTAL%
1) Jesus is the Divine Son of God and I have no doubts about it.5159.3
2) While I have some doubts, I feel basically that Jesus is Divine.1719.8
3) I feel that Jesus is a great man and very holy, but I don't feel Him to be the Son of God any more than all of us are children of God.44.7
4) I think that Jesus was only a man although an extraordinary one.910.5
5) Frankly, I'm not entirely sure there was such a person as Jesus.33.5
6) None of the above represents what I believe.22.3
Total86100.0
Survey Details  
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
RELGC2 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1987
Which of the following statements comes closest to expressing what you believe about Jesus? (Choose one answer)
 TOTAL%
1) Jesus is the Divine Son of God and I have no doubts about it.5354.1
2) While I have some doubts, I feel basically that Jesus is Divine.2121.4
3) I feel that Jesus is a great man and very holy, but I don't feel Him to be the Son of God any more than all of us are children of God.44.1
4) I think that Jesus was only a man although an extraordinary one.77.1
5) Frankly, I'm not entirely sure there was such a person as Jesus.55.1
6) None of the above represents what I believe.88.2
Total98100.0
Survey Details  
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
DIVINE from Religious Fundamentalism Scale, 1987
Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Christ is a divine being, the Son of God.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree66.7
2) Disagree66.7
3) Undecided1921.1
4) Agree2628.9
5) Strongly Agree3336.7
Total90100.0
Survey Details  
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

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