Mennonite Church Member Profile, 1989

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All frequencies weighted by 451) WTFACTOR

1) Church (CHURCH)

	TOTAL	%
6) Mennonite Church	1394	45.2
7) General Conference Mennonite Church	827	26.8
8) Mennonite Brethren Church	560	18.1
9) Brethren in Christ Church	255	8.3
10) Evangelical Mennonite Church	51	1.7
TOTAL	3087	100.0

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2) District (DISTRICT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	2.66	2.27

3) Congregation (CONG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	4.03	2.72

4) Type of respondent (TYPERESP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	2.65	3.57

5) Respondent (RESPONDT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	3.89	2.58

6) Congregation ID (CONGID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	708.52	128.84

7) Case ID (CASEID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	70882.05	12883.91

8) Congregational size (SIZECONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) 25-99	314	10.2
2) 100-199	786	25.5
3) 200-499	1459	47.3
4) 500 and over	527	17.1
TOTAL	3086	100.0

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9) Where do you live at present? (RESIDENC)

	TOTAL	%
1) On a farm (three acres or more)	686	22.5
2) On a plot (less than three acres) outside a village or city	512	16.8
3) In a village or town (under 2,500 people)	398	13
4) In a town or city of 2,500 to 25,000 population	631	20.7
5) In a city of 25,000 to 250,000 population	454	14.9
6) In a city over 250,000 population	369	12.1
Missing	36
TOTAL	3050	100.0

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10) Your gender (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1431	46.7
2) Female	1636	53.3
Missing	19
TOTAL	3067	100.0

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11) Your age at last birthday: (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	46.53	17.28

12) Your marital status: (MARSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single (never married)	424	13.8
2) Married, living with original spouse	2337	75.8
3) Widowed	142	4.6
4) Widowed and remarried	50	1.6
5) Divorced	43	1.4
6) Divorced and remarried	76	2.5
7) Separated	10	.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	3082	100.0

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13) Persons ever married, please answer these additional items: What was your age at the time of your first marriage? (AGEMARR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	22.57	3.91

14) Persons ever married, please answer these additional items: Do you and your spouse presently belong to the same church denomination? (SAMEDEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2262	91
2) No	224	9
Missing	600
TOTAL	2486	100.0

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15) Persons ever married, please answer these additional items: Did you and your spouse belong to the same denomination at the time of your wedding? (WEDDING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1574	61.5
2) No	984	38.5
Missing	529
TOTAL	2558	100.0

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16) How much formal schooling have you had? (EDUCATIO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than eight grades	105	3.4
2) Completed elementary school	255	8.3
3) Some high school or trade school but not enough to graduate	348	11.3
4) High school or trade school graduate	845	27.5
5) Some college, but not enough for a four-year degree	562	18.3
6) College graduate	311	10.1
7) Some graduate or professional school, but enough for a degree	167	5.4
8) Graduate or professional degree	483	15.7
Missing	13
TOTAL	3076	100.0

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17) In what state, province, or foreign country are you presently living? (LIVENOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) New England states	1	0
2) New York	50	1.6
3) Pennsylvania	604	19.8
4) New Jersey	3	.1
5) Maryland	5	.2
6) Delaware	2	.1
7) Virginia	41	1.3
9) District of Columbia	2	.1
10) North Carolina	2	.1
11) South Carolina	1	0
12) Georgia	1	0
13) Florida	32	1
14) Kentucky	3	.1
15) Tennessee	0	0
18) Louisiana	1	0
19) Texas	2	.1
20) Michigan	19	.6
21) Ohio	251	8.2
22) Indiana	245	8
23) Illinois	93	3
30) Minnesota	18	.6
31) North Dakota	1	0
32) South Dakota	38	1.2
33) Iowa	76	2.5
34) Nebraska	91	3
35) Kansas	222	7.3
36) Missouri	5	.2
38) Oklahoma	39	1.3
40) Montana	2	.1
41) Idaho	21	.7
43) Colorado	24	.8
46) New Mexico	1	0
47) Arizona	3	.1
50) Alaska	2	.1
51) Washington	2	.1
52) Oregon	45	1.5
53) California	144	4.7
60) Ontario	267	8.7
70) Manitoba	271	8.9
71) Saskatchewan	86	2.8
72) Alberta	109	3.6
73) British Columbia	212	6.9
74) Yukon Territory	1	0
81) Asia	3	.1
83) Caribbean Islands	1	0
86) South America	7	.2
91) Germany	2	.1
95) All other European countries	1	0
Missing	34
TOTAL	3052	100.0

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18) How long have you lived in the community where you now reside? (MOBILITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than one year	113	3.7
2) At least one year but less than five years	375	12.2
3) At least five years but less than 20 years	996	32.3
4) 20 years or more	1599	51.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	3083	100.0

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19) What is your present chief occupation? Read the following categories and then check one of them: (Note: If you have two or more occupations, such as a farmer-carpenter, or housewife-secretary, check the one that occupies most of your working hours.) (If not employed, give former occupation.) (OCCUPATN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Farmer or farm management	223	7.4
2) Proprietor, manager or official (business owner or operator, department manager, official of public or private business or agency, etc.)	284	9.4
3) Professional or technical worker (minister, physician, teacher, social worker, engineer, librarian, educator, editor, scientist, etc.)	829	27.4
4) Clerical or sales worker (office worker, clerk, salesperson, postal worker, etc.)	329	10.9
5) Craftsman or foreman (carpenter, mechanic, die cutter, tailor, etc.)	157	5.2
6) Machine operator (truck or bus driver, press operator, welder, seamstress, factory worker, etc.)	105	3.5
7) Service worker (barber, beautician, cook, guard, policeperson, restaurant waiter, fireman, janitor, etc.)	126	4.2
8) Laborer (farm laborer, construction work helper, car washer, etc.)	42	1.4
9) Housewife, househusband	749	24.7
10) Student	184	6.1
Missing	60
TOTAL	3028	100.0

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20) What is your present employment status? (EMPLOYMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time, including self-employed (not a student)	1527	50
2) Employed part-time, including self-employed (not a student)	348	11.4
3) Student, not employed	82	2.7
4) Student, employed part- or full-time	137	4.5
5) Homemaking, not employed (not retired)	421	13.8
6) Retired and employed part-time	126	4.1
7) Retired and not employed	392	12.8
8) Unemployed (out of work or disabled)	23	.8
Missing	32
TOTAL	3056	100.0

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21) What is your race or ethnic group? (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Hispanic	11	.4
2) Black	22	.7
3) White (not Hispanic)	2950	96.2
4) American or Canadian Indian	79	2.6
5) Asian	4	.1
6) Other	2	.1
Missing	19
TOTAL	3068	100.0

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22) If you circled 3 "White," what national background were your ancestors largely from before coming to Canada or the United States? (NTNLTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Swiss/South German/Alsatian	1155	40
2) Dutch/North German/Prussian/Russian	1380	47.8
3) British	122	4.2
4) Other	229	7.9
Missing	202
TOTAL	2886	100.0

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23) How good is your health? On the following scale from one to ten circle one number indicating where you rate your physical health between "very poor" and "very good": (HEALTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very poor health	4	.1
2)	7	.2
3)	22	.7
4)	35	1.1
5)	104	3.4
6)	128	4.2
7)	286	9.3
8)	717	23.3
9)	1020	33.2
10) Very good health	752	24.5
Missing	11
TOTAL	3075	100.0

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24) During the past year, how many times have you seen a medical doctor because of illness? (DOCTOR)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1213	40.1
1) Once	809	26.7
2) Twice	413	13.6
3) Three times	212	7
4) Four times	121	4
5) Five or more times	260	8.6
Missing	60
TOTAL	3028	100.0

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25) People talk of Christian conversion as an occasion in life when they made a decision to accept Christ as Saviour and Lord. Was there an occasion in your life when you had such a conversion experience? (CONVEXP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2521	82.3
2) No	282	9.2
3) Uncertain	259	8.5
Missing	25
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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26) If you have had a conversion experience, how many such experiences have you had in your life? (NUMBCONV)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	1621	66.3
2) Two	572	23.4
3) Three	143	5.8
4) Four	27	1.1
5) Five or more	82	3.4
Missing	642
TOTAL	2445	100.0

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27) If you have had a conversion experience, how old were you at the time of the first such conversion experience? (AGECONV)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	13.77	6.59

28) How old were you when you were baptized? (AGEBAP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	15.94	6.79

29) Are you presently a member of a small group (other than family or Sunday School class) that meets regularly for worship, discussion, Bible study, or fellowship? (SMALLGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1445	47.1
2) No	1621	52.9
Missing	21
TOTAL	3066	100.0

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30) Before you joined a church of your present denomination, were you ever a member of any other denomination? (OTHERDEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	786	25.6
2) No	2289	74.4
Missing	12
TOTAL	3075	100.0

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31) If you have been a member of another denomination, write on the line below the name of the specific denomination to which you belonged just prior to becoming a member of your present denomination. (BACKGRND)

	TOTAL	%
10) General Conference	35	4.5
11) Mennonite Brethren	24	3.1
12) Evangelical Mennonite	11	1.4
13) (Old) Mennonite Church	38	4.9
14) Old Order Amish	24	3.1
15) Old Order Mennonite (and Wisler Mennonite)	2	.3
16) Beachy Amish	10	1.3
17) Church of God in Christ, Mennonite	1	.1
18) Brethren in Christ	3	.4
19) United Zion Church	1	.1
20) Evangelical Mennonite Conference (Kleingemeinde)	2	.3
21) Evangelical Mennonite Conference (KMB)	12	1.6
22) Evangelical Mennonite Mission Conference (Rudnerweider)	8	1
23) Old Colony Mennonite	2	.3
24) Chortitz Mennonite	4	.5
25) Sommerfelder Mennonite	5	.6
26) Reinland Mennonite	1	.1
28) Conservative Mennonite	9	1.2
30) Brethren	44	5.7
31) Friends	5	.6
40) Anglican (Protestant Episcopal)	8	1
41) Lutheran	45	5.8
42) Reformed	2	.3
43) Presbyterian	34	4.4
44) Methodist (including Evangelical United Brethren, Wesleyan)	109	14.1
45) United Church of Christ (Cong. Christian, Cong., Evangelical and Reformed)	20	2.6
46) United Church of Canada	17	2.2
47) Nazarene	9	1.2
48) United Brethren	6	.8
49) Other "mainline" Protestant (CMA, Plymouth Brethren, Christian, Alliance, Non-denominational, Disciples of Christ, Moravian)	37	4.8
50) Baptist	118	15.3
51) Church of God	12	1.6
52) Church of Christ	9	1.2
54) Missionary	12	1.6
55) Pentecostal	7	.9
56) Apostolic Christian	2	.3
57) Assembly of God	5	.6
59) Other fundamentalist, evangelical free, or sect groups	42	5.4
60) Catholic	33	4.3
70) Church of Christ, Scientist	2	.3
71) Latter Day Saints	0	0
85) Other non-Christian religions	1	.1
Missing	2317
TOTAL	771	100.0

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32) In your judgment, what are the three most important factors that attract persons to join a local congregation of your denomination? Factor 1: (ATTRACTA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Other	10	.3
1) Leadership of the pastor	1447	47.2
2) Friendliness of the people	1315	42.9
3) Sunday School program	62	2
4) Preaching of the gospel from the pulpit	153	5
5) Inspiration of the Sunday worship service	46	1.5
6) Congregation's support of members with personal needs	11	.4
7) Church is located nearby	11	.4
8) Personal invitation to join from a member	11	.4
Missing	19
TOTAL	3066	100.0

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33) In your judgment, what are the three most important factors that attract persons to join a local congregation of your denomination? Factor 2: (ATTRACTB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Other	5	.2
2) Friendliness of the people	1057	37.6
3) Sunday School program	180	6.4
4) Preaching of the gospel from the pulpit	805	28.6
5) Inspiration of the Sunday worship service	456	16.2
6) Congregation's support of members with personal needs	239	8.5
7) Church is located nearby	55	2
8) Personal invitation to join from a member	13	.5
Missing	277
TOTAL	2810	100.0

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34) In your judgment, what are the three most important factors that attract persons to join a local congregation of your denomination? Factor 3: (ATTRACTC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Other	81	2.9
3) Sunday School program	49	1.8
4) Preaching of the gospel from the pulpit	380	13.7
5) Inspiration of the Sunday worship service	471	17
6) Congregation's support of members with personal needs	1053	38
7) Church is located nearby	192	6.9
8) Personal invitation to join from a member	543	19.6
Missing	317
TOTAL	2769	100.0

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35) During the past two years, on the average, how often have you attended church worship services (on Sunday morning, evening, and/or other days)? (ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	17	.6
2) A few times per year	77	2.5
3) Once or twice a month	164	5.3
4) Almost every week	885	28.7
5) Once a week	898	29.1
6) More than once a week	1042	33.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	3083	100.0

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36) How often do you study the Bible privately, seeking to understand it and letting it speak to you? (BIBLESTD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	103	3.3
2) Seldom	355	11.5
3) Occasionally	667	21.7
4) Frequently (at least once a week, but not daily)	1080	35.1
5) Daily	875	28.4
Missing	8
TOTAL	3080	100.0

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37) Other than at mealtime, how often do you pray to God privately on the average? (PRAY2GOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	16	.5
2) Seldom	117	3.8
3) Occasionally	548	17.8
4) Frequently (at least once a week, but not daily)	1292	41.9
5) Daily	1107	35.9
Missing	7
TOTAL	3080	100.0

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38) How often do you experience a family, private, or cell group devotional period in which the Bible or other religious literature is read? (DEVOTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	219	7.1
2) Seldom	605	19.7
3) Occasionally, perhaps once a month	518	16.9
4) Once a week more or less	662	21.5
5) Several times a week	508	16.5
6) Daily or more often	562	18.3
Missing	12
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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39) In general, how close do you describe your present relationship to God? (RELATGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Quite unrelated	5	.2
2) Rather distant	90	2.9
3) Between distant and close	414	13.5
4) Fairly close	928	30.2
5) Close	1136	37
6) Very close	498	16.2
Missing	15
TOTAL	3071	100.0

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40) How often do you feel discouraged in your efforts to live a Christian life? (CHRSLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	198	6.4
2) Seldom	752	24.5
3) Sometimes	1663	54.1
4) Often	415	13.5
5) Very often	46	1.5
Missing	13
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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41) To what extent are you conscious of some spiritual goal or purpose in life which serves to give direction to your life? (DIRECTSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not aware of such a goal or purpose.	111	3.6
2) I have a rather vague feeling of purpose.	245	8
3) I am somewhat conscious of such a goal or purpose.	1210	39.6
4) Definitely feel guided by a spiritual life goal.	1488	48.7
Missing	33
TOTAL	3054	100.0

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42) How often do you have doubts about your own salvation? (SALVATN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1134	36.9
2) Seldom	1135	36.9
3) Sometimes	713	23.2
4) Often	83	2.7
5) Very often	9	.3
Missing	14
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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43) In regard to the quality of your spiritual life, which of the following best describes your progress during the past couple of years? (SPIRITLF)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am making definite progress.	1097	35.7
2) I am making a little progress.	1179	38.4
3) I am staying about the same.	632	20.6
4) I have lost ground a little.	141	4.6
5) I have definitely lost ground.	25	.8
Missing	14
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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44) To what extent are you interested in serving your home congregation in Sunday School teaching, church project leadership, or other responsibilities for which you have abilities? (SERVING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly interested	928	30.5
2) Interested	1115	36.6
3) Some interest	544	17.9
4) A little interest	295	9.7
5) No interest	164	5.4
Missing	41
TOTAL	3046	100.0

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45) How frequently do you take the opportunity to witness orally about the Christian faith to persons at work, in the neighborhood, or elsewhere? (WITNESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	225	7.3
2) Seldom	873	28.5
3) Sometimes (several times a year)	1233	40.2
4) Often (monthly)	500	16.3
5) Very often (weekly)	235	7.7
Missing	22
TOTAL	3066	100.0

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46) When you have decisions to make in your everyday life, how often do you ask yourself what God would want you to do? (GODWANT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	46	1.5
2) Seldom	190	6.2
3) Sometimes	895	29.1
4) Often	1349	43.9
5) Very often	595	19.3
Missing	13
TOTAL	3075	100.0

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47) Persons currently employed: In regard to your choice of a job, occupation, or vocation, upon whom did you rely for advice or counsel? Rank the following five categories by writing a 1 in the blank for the most important source of counsel, 2 for the second most important, etc. (EMPLOY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your spouse	1140	74.5
2) Your parents	221	14.4
3) Your closest friends	59	3.9
4) Your colleagues at work, in business, or in your profession	43	2.8
5) Members of your church (other than above)	67	4.4
Missing	1558
TOTAL	1530	100.0

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48) Persons currently employed: In regard to your choice of a job, occupation, or vocation, upon whom did you rely for advice or counsel? Rank the following five categories by writing a 1 in the blank for the most important source of counsel, 2 for the second most important, etc. (EMPLOY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your spouse	416	27.9
2) Your parents	397	26.6
3) Your closest friends	193	12.9
4) Your colleagues at work, in business, or in your profession	231	15.5
5) Members of your church (other than above)	255	17.1
Missing	1595
TOTAL	1492	100.0

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49) Persons currently employed: In regard to your choice of a job, occupation, or vocation, upon whom did you rely for advice or counsel? Rank the following five categories by writing a 1 in the blank for the most important source of counsel, 2 for the second most important, etc. (EMPLOY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your spouse	193	12.3
2) Your parents	660	42
3) Your closest friends	477	30.4
4) Your colleagues at work, in business, or in your profession	190	12.1
5) Members of your church (other than above)	50	3.2
Missing	1517
TOTAL	1570	100.0

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50) Persons currently employed: In regard to your choice of a job, occupation, or vocation, upon whom did you rely for advice or counsel? Rank the following five categories by writing a 1 in the blank for the most important source of counsel, 2 for the second most important, etc. (EMPLOY4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your spouse	161	11
2) Your parents	302	20.6
3) Your closest friends	345	23.6
4) Your colleagues at work, in business, or in your profession	362	24.7
5) Members of your church (other than above)	293	20
Missing	1624
TOTAL	1463	100.0

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51) Persons currently employed: In regard to your choice of a job, occupation, or vocation, upon whom did you rely for advice or counsel? Rank the following five categories by writing a 1 in the blank for the most important source of counsel, 2 for the second most important, etc. (EMPLOY5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Your spouse	50	3.5
2) Your parents	187	13.2
3) Your closest friends	304	21.4
4) Your colleagues at work, in business, or in your profession	486	34.2
5) Members of your church (other than above)	395	27.8
Missing	1665
TOTAL	1422	100.0

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52) Persons currently employed: When you face ethical problems related to your work or business, how do you usually reach decisions? Rank the following 1 to 5 in order of importance. (ETHICS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) By yourself	936	50.1
2) By consulting with your spouse (if you have one)	473	25.3
3) By talking with your parents	211	11.3
4) By consulting with business friends or partners	158	8.5
5) By finding out what your church congregation has to say about the matter	90	4.8
Missing	1219
TOTAL	1868	100.0

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53) Persons currently employed: When you face ethical problems related to your work or business, how do you usually reach decisions? Rank the following 1 to 5 in order of importance. (ETHICS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) By yourself	776	46.5
2) By consulting with your spouse (if you have one)	635	38
3) By talking with your parents	179	10.7
4) By consulting with business friends or partners	37	2.2
5) By finding out what your church congregation has to say about the matter	42	2.5
Missing	1417
TOTAL	1669	100.0

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54) Persons currently employed: When you face ethical problems related to your work or business, how do you usually reach decisions? Rank the following 1 to 5 in order of importance. (ETHICS3)

	TOTAL	%
1) By yourself	49	3.1
2) By consulting with your spouse (if you have one)	177	11.2
3) By talking with your parents	341	21.5
4) By consulting with business friends or partners	454	28.7
5) By trying to find out what your church congregation has to say about the matter	563	35.5
Missing	1503
TOTAL	1584	100.0

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55) Persons currently employed: When you face ethical problems related to your work or business, how do you usually reach decisions? Rank the following 1 to 5 in order of importance. (ETHICS4)

	TOTAL	%
1) By yourself	184	10.3
2) By consulting with your spouse (if you have one)	344	19.3
3) By talking with your parents	588	33
4) By consulting with business friends or partners	437	24.5
5) By finding out what your church congregation has to say about the matter	229	12.9
Missing	1305
TOTAL	1782	100.0

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56) Persons currently employed: When you face ethical problems related to your work or business, how do you usually reach decisions? Rank the following 1 to 5 in order of importance. (ETHICS5)

	TOTAL	%
1) By yourself	48	2.8
2) By consulting with your spouse (if you have one)	214	12.3
3) By talking with your parents	448	25.7
4) By consulting with business friends or partners	586	33.6
5) By finding out what your church congregation has to say about the matter	448	25.7
Missing	1343
TOTAL	1744	100.0

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57) How important is your congregation as a source of concern and counsel regarding the issues you face in your work? (COUNSEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	288	14.2
2) Important	547	26.9
3) Of some importance	659	32.4
4) Of little importance	404	19.9
5) Of no importance at all	134	6.6
Missing	1055
TOTAL	2032	100.0

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58) Have you ever attended a meeting where the charismatic ("fullness of the Spirit") worship patterns and teachings were emphasized? If "yes," how often? (CHARISMA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	23	.8
2) No	1087	36.1
3) Once or twice	1039	34.5
4) Occasionally	624	20.7
5) Frequently	235	7.8
Missing	79
TOTAL	3008	100.0

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59) Which of the following gifts of the Spirit have you ever personally experienced? Circle the number of each you have done: - Received the "baptism of the Holy Spirit" (BAPSPIRT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1612	53.4
1) Yes	1405	46.6
Missing	69
TOTAL	3017	100.0

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60) Which of the following gifts of the Spirit have you ever personally experienced? Circle the number of each you have done: - Spoke in tongues (SPTONGUE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2828	93.7
1) Yes	190	6.3
Missing	69
TOTAL	3018	100.0

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61) Which of the following gifts of the Spirit have you ever personally experienced? Circle the number of each you have done: - Interpreted in tongues (INTONGUE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2996	99.3
1) Yes	22	.7
Missing	69
TOTAL	3018	100.0

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62) Which of the following gifts of the Spirit have you ever personally experienced? Circle the number of each you have done: - Prophesied (PROPHESY)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2919	96.8
1) Yes	98	3.2
Missing	69
TOTAL	3017	100.0

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63) Which of the following gifts of the Spirit have you ever personally experienced? Circle the number of each you have done: - Performed miracles (MIRACLES)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2998	99.3
1) Yes	20	.7
Missing	69
TOTAL	3018	100.0

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64) Which of the following gifts of the Spirit have you ever personally experienced? Circle the number of each you have done: - Cast out demons (DEMONS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2972	98.5
1) Yes	46	1.5
Missing	69
TOTAL	3018	100.0

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65) Which of the following gifts of the Spirit have you ever personally experienced? Circle the number of each you have done: - Experienced a "faith healing" (HEALING)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2661	88.2
1) Yes	357	11.8
Missing	69
TOTAL	3018	100.0

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66) Which of the following gifts of the Spirit have you ever personally experienced? Circle the number of each you have done: - None of the above (NOGIFTS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1604	53.1
1) Yes	1414	46.9
Missing	69
TOTAL	3018	100.0

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67) Do you think of yourself as a charismatic? (CHARISM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very definitely	100	3.3
2) Somewhat	397	13.2
3) Undecided	289	9.6
4) Probably not	1007	33.4
5) Definitely not	1223	40.6
Missing	69
TOTAL	3016	100.0

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68) Do you think the charismatic movement has benefited the Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches? (CHARMVMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	726	24.9
2) No	769	26.4
3) Undecided	1421	48.7
Missing	171
TOTAL	2916	100.0

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69) Are you a resident member or a non-resident member (live too far away to attend regularly) of the congregation in which you hold membership? (RESMEMB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Resident member	2859	93.3
2) Non-resident member	206	6.7
Missing	21
TOTAL	3065	100.0

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70) Do you presently hold, or have you held within the past three years, a position of leadership in your local congregation (minister, elder, deacon, council member, officer, Sunday school teacher, committee chairperson, youth group officer, or sponsor, etc.) (LEADRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1874	61.1
2) No	1191	38.9
Missing	22
TOTAL	3065	100.0

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71) Were you ever ordained or licensed to the ministry? (CLERGLAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	285	9.3
2) No	2774	90.7
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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72) Are you currently serving as a (senior) pastor? (PASTOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	186	6.1
2) No	2864	93.9
Missing	37
TOTAL	3050	100.0

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73) How regularly do you attend any youth or adult meetings (Mennonite Youth Fellowship, prayer meetings, etc.) held on days other than Sunday, that are related to your local congregation? (ATTENDCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Regularly	1106	36.1
2) Occasionally	701	22.9
3) Seldom	758	24.7
4) Never	500	16.3
Missing	22
TOTAL	3065	100.0

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74) How frequently have you invited non-Christians to attend your church and/or Sunday School services? (EVANGEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Regularly	101	3.3
2) Occasionally	1180	38.4
3) Seldom	1280	41.7
4) Never	510	16.6
Missing	17
TOTAL	3071	100.0

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75) All in all, how important is it to you to be a member of a church? (CHMEMBER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	2342	76.2
2) Fairly important	590	19.2
3) Little importance	128	4.2
4) No importance	14	.5
Missing	12
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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76) How important for you is your current participation in the life and work of the church? (CHPARTIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1614	52.7
2) Fairly important	1147	37.5
3) Little importance	276	9
4) No importance	25	.8
Missing	25
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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77) All in all, how well do you feel you fit in with the group of people who make up your church congregation? (CHFIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I don't fit in well	109	3.5
2) Not too well	381	12.4
3) Fairly well	1610	52.4
4) Very well	973	31.7
Missing	14
TOTAL	3073	100.0

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78) Have you personally ever tried to lead someone to faith in Christ? (TOCHRIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	328	10.7
2) A few times	1066	34.9
3) Once or twice	956	31.3
4) Never	708	23.2
Missing	29
TOTAL	3058	100.0

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79) Think for a moment about whom you would list as your five closest friends (outside your family). How many of these five friends are members of your denomination? (DENOMFRN)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	256	8.5
1) One	243	8
2) Two	471	15.6
3) Three	654	21.6
4) Four	560	18.5
5) Five	839	27.8
Missing	64
TOTAL	3023	100.0

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80) Think for a moment about whom you would list as your five closest friends (outside your family). How many of these five friends are members of your local congregation? (CONGFRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	480	15.8
1) One	467	15.4
2) Two	679	22.4
3) Three	626	20.6
4) Four	359	11.8
5) Five	423	13.9
Missing	53
TOTAL	3034	100.0

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81) Do you believe that the teachings of your denomination more accurately reflect the Word of God than the teachings of any other denomination? (WORDOGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely	747	24.3
2) For the most part	1411	45.9
3) No	630	20.5
4) Uncertain	283	9.2
Missing	16
TOTAL	3071	100.0

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82) We should not allow persons to be members of our churches if they do not believe in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, including such as the following: the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, Jesus as the divine Son of God, Jesus' vicarious atonement for our sins, and his bodily resurrection. (INERRANT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1587	51.6
2) Agree	903	29.4
3) Uncertain	316	10.3
4) Disagree	191	6.2
5) Strongly disagree	77	2.5
Missing	14
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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83) In your opinion, which of the following should be eligible to participate in the communion service in your home congregation? (Circle one or more.) - Members of your congregation only (CONGMBR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2980	96.8
1) Yes	99	3.2
Missing	8
TOTAL	3079	100.0

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84) In your opinion, which of the following should be eligible to participate in the communion service in your home congregation? (Circle one or more.) - Members of any Mennonite or Brethren in Christ congregation (DENOMMBR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2822	91.7
1) Yes	257	8.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	3079	100.0

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85) In your opinion, which of the following should be eligible to participate in the communion service in your home congregation? (Circle one or more.) - All who acknowledge Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord (ACKJESUS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	987	32
1) Yes	2093	68
Missing	7
TOTAL	3080	100.0

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86) In your opinion, which of the following should be eligible to participate in the communion service in your home congregation? (Circle one or more.) - Baptized believers in good standing within their own congregation of any Christian denomination (BAPBLVRS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1847	60
1) Yes	1232	40
Missing	8
TOTAL	3079	100.0

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87) In your opinion, which of the following should be eligible to participate in the communion service in your home congregation? (Circle one or more.) - Baptized believers and their families, including their unbaptized children (UNBAPKID)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2989	97.1
1) Yes	90	2.9
Missing	8
TOTAL	3079	100.0

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88) In your opinion, which of the following should be eligible to participate in the communion service in your home congregation? (Circle one or more.) - Any person who wishes to participate (ANYPART)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2857	92.9
1) Yes	220	7.1
Missing	10
TOTAL	3077	100.0

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89) How much, if any conflict do you experience between your Mennonite or Brethren in Christ beliefs and practices and the attitudes and practices of the larger society? (CONFLICT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much conflict	470	15.5
2) Some conflict	1318	43.5
3) Little conflict	809	26.7
4) No conflict	433	14.3
Missing	57
TOTAL	3030	100.0

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90) How much satisfaction do you feel at being known as a Mennonite or Brethren in Christ in the eyes of other people? (SATISFAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very much	613	20
2) A good deal	1104	36
3) Some	777	25.3
4) A little	283	9.2
5) None at all	290	9.5
Missing	21
TOTAL	3067	100.0

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91) Which statement best reflects your present opinion about your future relationship to your denomination? (DENOMFUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I will certainly always want to remain a member of my denomination and I could never feel right being a member of another denomination.	843	27.6
2) Although I prefer my own denomination there are some other denominations that I would not hesitate to join if occasion arose.	1533	50.1
3) I feel I could be just as happy in certain other denominations as my own.	534	17.5
4) I have sometimes felt I could be happier in another denomination.	111	3.6
5) I am considering discontinuing membership in my denomination.	37	1.2
Missing	29
TOTAL	3058	100.0

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92) Do you believe that women in Canadian and American societies are being discriminated against and denied certain basic rights? (WMNSRITS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	969	31.6
2) No	1429	46.6
3) Uncertain	671	21.9
Missing	17
TOTAL	3069	100.0

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93) In the future should larger numbers of qualified women be elected or appointed to church boards and committees at denominational, district and congregational levels? (WMNELECT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1608	52.4
2) No	674	21.9
3) Undecided	789	25.7
Missing	15
TOTAL	3071	100.0

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94) Should the policy on ordinations in your denomination allow for the ordination of women to the Christian ministry? (WMNORDAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1357	44.2
2) No	1043	34
3) Undecided	670	21.8
Missing	17
TOTAL	3070	100.0

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95) In your opinion, how desirable is it that the pastor in your congregation have seminary training (at least some)? (SEMTRAIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very desirable	1333	43.4
2) Desirable	1002	32.6
3) Somewhat desirable	608	19.8
4) Undesirable	111	3.6
5) Very undesirable	20	.7
Missing	12
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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96) What proportion of your annual net taxable income do you estimate that you give to church and charitable causes? (Please estimate as accurately as possible.) (GIVMONEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than one percent	164	5.4
2) At least one but less than three percent	263	8.6
3) At least three but less than five percent	324	10.7
4) At least five but less than ten percent	860	28.3
5) Ten percent or more	1430	47
Missing	46
TOTAL	3041	100.0

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97) How frequently do you attend Sunday School? (SSATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every Sunday that it is possible	1780	57.9
2) Most Sundays	400	13
3) About half the time	119	3.9
4) Only occasionally	257	8.4
5) Seldom or never	517	16.8
Missing	14
TOTAL	3073	100.0

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98) How frequently do you spend at least sometime in reviewing the lesson in advance of Sunday School class? (SSLESSON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Regularly	645	21.3
2) Most of the time	556	18.4
3) Occasionally	567	18.7
4) Seldom	568	18.8
5) Never	689	22.8
Missing	62
TOTAL	3025	100.0

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99) How much spiritual inspiration and strengthening do you think you get from a typical Sunday morning worship service at your church? (SSINSPIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very much	712	23.2
2) Quite a lot	1378	44.9
3) Some	798	26
4) Very little	151	4.9
5) None at all	31	1
Missing	16
TOTAL	3070	100.0

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100) Recently our denominations have been focusing on church planting. Check one of the following to indicate the extent of your interest in being involved: (CHPLANTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be willing to move to another community to help plant a new church.	371	12.2
2) Would be willing to help start a new church provided I can do so without needing to move to another community.	814	26.8
3) I favor church planting, but could not be involved beyond contributing money for such a purpose.	1611	53
4) I doubt the wisdom of a special effort to plant new churches.	241	7.9
Missing	50
TOTAL	3037	100.0

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101) In your opinion, if a person has a homosexual orientation but does not practice homosexual acts, which of the following can be permitted? (Circle one or more.) (HOMOSXLA)

	TOTAL	%
1) He/She may be a member of my congregation.	1468	48.4
2) He/She could serve as a leader in the congregation.	226	7.5
3) He/She could be ordained to the ministry if otherwise qualified.	364	12
4) None of the above should be permitted.	972	32.1
Missing	56
TOTAL	3030	100.0

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102) If a person has a homosexual orientation and does engage in homosexual acts, which would you allow? (Circle one or more.) (HOMOSXLB)

	TOTAL	%
1) May be a member of my congregation	567	18.5
2) May serve as a leader in my congregation	33	1.1
3) Could be ordained to the ministry if otherwise qualified	58	1.9
4) None of the above should be permitted	2400	78.5
Missing	29
TOTAL	3058	100.0

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103) Most of the members of my church (KNOWMBRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Know most of the other members intimately.	536	18.1
2) Know about half of the members intimately.	881	29.7
3) Know about a fourth of the other members intimately.	1038	35
4) Know few other members intimately.	513	17.3
Missing	120
TOTAL	2968	100.0

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104) In my church (MBRSDECI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most members make independent decisions about how they live their lives.	2473	84.7
2) There is considerable mutual consultation about how members live their lives.	446	15.3
Missing	168
TOTAL	2919	100.0

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105) In my church Jesus is seen more as (JESUSIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) The personal Saviour who died for our sins.	2207	74.8
2) The suffering servant who calls us to follow his example.	742	25.2
Missing	138
TOTAL	2949	100.0

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106) In my church members who withhold payment of the part of their income taxes that goes for military purposes (MILTARY$)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would be supported in that decision.	894	35.7
2) Would get little or no support.	1611	64.3
Missing	582
TOTAL	2505	100.0

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107) In my church (CHCAREER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Having a successful career and earning as much money as possible have priority for most members.	584	20.7
2) Most members are committed to putting Kingdom-of-God values ahead of career and earning money.	483	17.1
3) Most members want both to earn all they can from their career and to give all they can to the work of God's kingdom.	1755	62.2
Missing	264
TOTAL	2822	100.0

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108) In my church (RAISHAND)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is commonplace for the worshippers to raise their hands to God while praying or singing.	434	14.3
2) Raising of hands while praying or singing is not commonplace.	2596	85.7
Missing	57
TOTAL	3030	100.0

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109) In my church a member who is clearly guilty of an attitude or act that is sinful by the church's standards (STANDARD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Is normally confronted and counseled to repent.	1599	57.9
2) Is normally not confronted and counseled to repent.	1165	42.1
Missing	323
TOTAL	2764	100.0

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110) In my church (DECICONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most members have a part in making the important congregational decisions.	2506	82.3
2) Most members do not have much part in the church's decision-making process.	540	17.7
Missing	41
TOTAL	3046	100.0

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111) When people in my church have economic need (ECONNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most members give little or nothing to help.	181	6.1
2) Most members give something to help.	1519	50.8
3) Most members give generously to help.	1175	39.3
4) Most members give sacrificially to help, believing that their own money and wealth should be available for the needs of all.	113	3.8
Missing	99
TOTAL	2988	100.0

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112) The members of my church feel it is more important (FAITHIMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) To work for a more just and equitable world.	779	27.1
2) To help individuals find a personal saving faith.	2100	72.9
Missing	208
TOTAL	2879	100.0

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113) In my church the application of the principle of peace and nonresistance would be interpreted more as (PEACPRIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Conscientious objection to participation in military service and war.	2367	81.1
2) Nonviolent acts of protest against militarism and preparation for war.	551	18.9
Missing	169
TOTAL	2918	100.0

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114) Most members in my church (TENSION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Feel little tension between the church and the secular world.	686	22.9
2) Feel some tension between the church and the secular world.	1878	62.7
3) Feel a lot of tension between the church and secular world.	432	14.4
Missing	91
TOTAL	2996	100.0

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115) My experience of worship is better facilitated by the service being (WSHPSTYL)

	TOTAL	%
1) More structured (call to worship, confessions, litanies).	536	17.6
2) More spontaneous (sharing, informal, singing).	911	30
3) Or both	1594	52.4
Missing	45
TOTAL	3041	100.0

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116) Which one of the following statements comes closest to expressing what you believe about God? Please circle only one answer number. (BLFGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) I know beyond any doubt that God really exists.	2706	87.8
2) While I have some doubts, I do believe in God.	342	11.1
3) I don't believe in a personal God, but I do believe in a higher power of some kind.	29	.9
4) I don't know whether there is a God and I don't believe there is any way to find out.	6	.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	3083	100.0

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117) Which one of the following statements comes closest to expressing what you believe about Jesus Christ? (BLFJESUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Jesus was not only human but also divine and I have no doubts about it.	2709	87.9
2) While I have some doubts, basically I believe that Jesus was both human and divine.	330	10.7
3) I feel that Jesus was a great man and very holy, but I don't believe he was divine any more than any of us are divine.	27	.9
4) I think Jesus was only a man, although an extraordinary one.	12	.4
5) I'm not sure there was such a person as Jesus.	4	.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	3082	100.0

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118) Which one of the following statements comes closest to expressing what you believe about the Bible? (BLFBIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I believe the Bible is the divinely inspired and inerrant Word of God, the only trustworthy guide for faith and life.	2401	78
2) I believe the Bible is the authoritative Word of God and a reliable guide, but is not inerrant.	489	15.9
3) I believe that the Bible is a record of God's revelation and thus contains God's Word, but I cannot say that the Bible as such is the Word of God.	133	4.3
4) I think the Bible was written by human authors, some of whom were divinely inspired, and should be read and interpreted like any other great book.	54	1.8
5) The Bible does not have relevance for the twentieth century.	1	0
Missing	9
TOTAL	3078	100.0

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119) The authority of the Bible is best described with which one of the following words? (BIBAUTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Inerrant	357	11.7
2) Infallible	360	11.8
3) Trustworthy	766	25.1
4) All of these	1531	50.2
5) None of these	36	1.2
Missing	37
TOTAL	3050	100.0

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120) The Bible tells of many miracles, some credited to Jesus and some to prophets and apostles. Generally speaking, which of the following statements comes closest to what you believe about Biblical miracles? (BIBMIRAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) I believe the miracles were supernatural acts of God which actually happened just as the Bible says they did.	2792	90.9
2) I believe the miracles happened, but most of them can be explained by natural causes.	204	6.6
3) I am not sure whether these miracles really happened or not.	68	2.2
4) I believe miracles are stories about events that never really happened.	6	.2
Missing	17
TOTAL	3070	100.0

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121) Which one of the following statements comes closest to what you believe about the resurrection of Jesus? (RESJESUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) I believe Jesus' physical resurrection was an objective historical fact just as his birth was a historical fact.	2815	91.8
2) I believe Christ was identified and recognized by his disciples after his death but this does not necessitate a bodily resurrection.	111	3.6
3) I understand the resurrection of Jesus only as symbolical of God's sovereignty over both life and death.	132	4.3
4) I find it difficult to see much meaning in the doctrine of the resurrection of Christ.	8	.3
Missing	21
TOTAL	3066	100.0

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122) Following are some statements of beliefs that people, even Christians, have not always agreed upon. How do you respond to the statements? Select the answer that most closely represents your belief. - Jesus was born of a virgin. (BORNVRGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely	2756	89.4
2) Probably	180	5.8
3) Possibly	101	3.3
4) Probably not	36	1.2
5) Definitely not	10	.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	3083	100.0

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123) Following are some statements of beliefs that people, even Christians, have not always agreed upon. How do you respond to the statements? Select the answer that most closely represents your belief. - Jesus will actually return to Earth some day. (RTRNJESU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely	2762	89.7
2) Probably	157	5.1
3) Possibly	115	3.7
4) Probably not	37	1.2
5) Definitely not	9	.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	3080	100.0

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124) Following are some statements of beliefs that people, even Christians, have not always agreed upon. How do you respond to the statements? Select the answer that most closely represents your belief. - God created the earth and all living things in six 24-hour days. (HOURDAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely	1421	46.4
2) Probably	405	13.2
3) Possibly	593	19.4
4) Probably not	462	15.1
5) Definitely not	182	5.9
Missing	24
TOTAL	3063	100.0

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125) Following are some statements of beliefs that people, even Christians, have not always agreed upon. How do you respond to the statements? Select the answer that most closely represents your belief. - Satan, as a personal devil, is active in the world today. (SATNACTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely	2773	90.1
2) Probably	157	5.1
3) Possibly	100	3.2
4) Probably not	29	.9
5) Definitely not	20	.6
Missing	8
TOTAL	3079	100.0

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126) Following are some statements of beliefs that people, even Christians, have not always agreed upon. How do you respond to the statements? Select the answer that most closely represents your belief. - There is a life beyond death. (LIFDEATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely	2853	92.6
2) Probably	158	5.1
3) Possibly	48	1.6
4) Probably not	15	.5
5) Definitely not	7	.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	3081	100.0

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127) Following are some statements of beliefs that people, even Christians, have not always agreed upon. How do you respond to the statements? Select the answer that most closely represents your belief. - All persons who have reached the age of accountability and who die not having accepted Christ as saviour will spend eternity in a place of punishment and misery. (GOTOHELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely	1910	62.5
2) Probably	467	15.3
3) Possibly	430	14.1
4) Probably not	144	4.7
5) Definitely not	105	3.4
Missing	30
TOTAL	3056	100.0

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128) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Marriage between Christians of different races if otherwise compatible (RACEMARR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	185	6
2) Sometimes wrong	1033	33.8
3) Never wrong	1284	42
4) Uncertain	558	18.2
Missing	26
TOTAL	3060	100.0

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129) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Divorce (for cause of adultery) (ADLTDVRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	602	19.7
2) Sometimes wrong	1504	49.2
3) Never wrong	599	19.6
4) Uncertain	349	11.4
Missing	32
TOTAL	3054	100.0

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130) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Divorce (for other causes) (OTHRDVRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	1050	34.7
2) Sometimes wrong	1609	53.1
3) Never wrong	51	1.7
4) Uncertain	318	10.5
Missing	59
TOTAL	3028	100.0

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131) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Remarriage while the first spouse is still living (REMARRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	958	31.5
2) Sometimes wrong	1352	44.4
3) Never wrong	257	8.4
4) Uncertain	476	15.6
Missing	43
TOTAL	3043	100.0

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132) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Drinking alcoholic beverages (moderately) (DRINKING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	1302	42.5
2) Sometimes wrong	1334	43.5
3) Never wrong	282	9.2
4) Uncertain	148	4.8
Missing	21
TOTAL	3066	100.0

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133) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Smoking tobacco (SMOKING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	2119	69.1
2) Sometimes wrong	709	23.1
3) Never wrong	100	3.3
4) Uncertain	138	4.5
Missing	20
TOTAL	3066	100.0

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134) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Smoking marijuana (MARIJUAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	2810	92.3
2) Sometimes wrong	178	5.8
3) Never wrong	11	.4
4) Uncertain	44	1.4
Missing	43
TOTAL	3043	100.0

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135) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Attending movies rated for adults only (ADMOVIES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	1448	47.5
2) Sometimes wrong	1368	44.9
3) Never wrong	93	3.1
4) Uncertain	138	4.5
Missing	39
TOTAL	3047	100.0

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136) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Income tax evasion (not reporting all incomes as required) (TAXEVASN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	2748	89.5
2) Sometimes wrong	247	8
3) Never wrong	12	.4
4) Uncertain	62	2
Missing	18
TOTAL	3069	100.0

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137) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Premarital sexual intercourse (PREMARSX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	2599	84.8
2) Sometimes wrong	369	12
3) Never wrong	11	.4
4) Uncertain	87	2.8
Missing	20
TOTAL	3066	100.0

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138) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Extra-marital sexual intercourse (EXMARSX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	2961	96.8
2) Sometimes wrong	53	1.7
3) Never wrong	10	.3
4) Uncertain	36	1.2
Missing	27
TOTAL	3060	100.0

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139) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Living together intimately prior to marriage (COHABIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	2582	84.5
2) Sometimes wrong	389	12.7
3) Never wrong	22	.7
4) Uncertain	63	2.1
Missing	32
TOTAL	3056	100.0

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140) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Owning stock in companies producing war goods (WARSTOCK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	1353	44.4
2) Sometimes wrong	994	32.6
3) Never wrong	119	3.9
4) Uncertain	582	19.1
Missing	40
TOTAL	3048	100.0

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141) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Homosexual acts (HOMSXACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	2819	92.2
2) Sometimes wrong	152	5
3) Never wrong	12	.4
4) Uncertain	73	2.4
Missing	31
TOTAL	3056	100.0

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142) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Masturbation (MASTRBTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	1019	33.7
2) Sometimes wrong	1250	41.3
3) Never wrong	240	7.9
4) Uncertain	517	17.1
Missing	61
TOTAL	3026	100.0

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143) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Buying state (government) lottery tickets (LOTTERY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	1370	44.8
2) Sometimes wrong	948	31
3) Never wrong	223	7.3
4) Uncertain	516	16.9
Missing	29
TOTAL	3057	100.0

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144) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Gambling (betting, gambling machines, etc.) (GAMBLING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	1878	61.3
2) Sometimes wrong	893	29.2
3) Never wrong	69	2.3
4) Uncertain	223	7.3
Missing	24
TOTAL	3063	100.0

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145) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Social dancing (DANCING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	654	21.4
2) Sometimes wrong	1574	51.4
3) Never wrong	526	17.2
4) Uncertain	307	10
Missing	26
TOTAL	3061	100.0

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146) Church members have often disagreed on the morality or immorality (rightness or wrongness) of certain kinds of activities or behaviors. For every item listed, circle the number of the appropriate response column, thus indicating whether you consider the behavior to be "always wrong" (i.e. under all conditions), "sometimes wrong" (i.e. under some conditions, whether few or many), or "never wrong." If quite uncertain circle the 4. - Profanity (swearing) (SWEARING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always wrong	2613	85
2) Sometimes wrong	412	13.4
3) Never wrong	16	.5
4) Uncertain	33	1.1
Missing	13
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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147) Following are some people, places and things in the Old and New Testaments. We don't assume that you will know them all, but try to identify each by selecting one answer for each. Please do not consult a Bible! - Gethsemane (GTHSMANE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Place where Christ was crucified	632	21.1
2) Place where Christ was tempted by the devil	242	8.1
3) Place where Christ was betrayed by Judas	2005	66.9
4) Place where Christ ascended into heaven	116	3.9
Missing	92
TOTAL	2995	100.0

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148) Following are some people, places and things in the Old and New Testaments. We don't assume that you will know them all, but try to identify each by selecting one answer for each. Please do not consult a Bible! - The Exile (EXILE)

	TOTAL	%
1) A song written by Solomon	46	1.6
2) The Babylonian Captivity	1327	44.9
3) Journey of the Israelites from Egypt	1413	47.8
4) The departure of the prodigal son to a far country	169	5.7
Missing	131
TOTAL	2955	100.0

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149) Following are some people, places and things in the Old and New Testaments. We don't assume that you will know them all, but try to identify each by selecting one answer for each. Please do not consult a Bible! - Bartholomew (BARTHLMW)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the Old Testament judges	146	4.9
2) One of the twelve disciples	1690	56.7
3) A follower of Jesus, but not one of the twelve disciples	876	29.4
4) A character in the book of Acts of the Apostles	268	9
Missing	107
TOTAL	2980	100.0

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150) Following are some people, places and things in the Old and New Testaments. We don't assume that you will know them all, but try to identify each by selecting one answer for each. Please do not consult a Bible! - Zaccheus (ZACCHEUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the Old Testament prophets	154	5.1
2) One of the Old Testament kings	70	2.3
3) One of the twelve disciples	40	1.3
4) A follower of Jesus, but not one of the twelve disciples	2759	91.3
Missing	64
TOTAL	3023	100.0

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151) Following are some people, places and things in the Old and New Testaments. We don't assume that you will know them all, but try to identify each by selecting one answer for each. Please do not consult a Bible! - Ruler under whom Jesus lived (RULER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pharaoh Potiphar	154	5.1
2) King Cyrus	52	1.7
3) King Herod	2324	77.2
4) Julius Caesar	480	15.9
Missing	77
TOTAL	3010	100.0

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152) Following are some people, places and things in the Old and New Testaments. We don't assume that you will know them all, but try to identify each by selecting one answer for each. Please do not consult a Bible! - The Samaritans (SAMARITN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Teachers of the Jews	352	11.8
2) Rivals of the Jews	2378	80
3) Zealots among the Jews	185	6.2
4) Jewish priests	58	2
Missing	113
TOTAL	2973	100.0

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153) Following are some people, places and things in the Old and New Testaments. We don't assume that you will know them all, but try to identify each by selecting one answer for each. Please do not consult a Bible! - Pentecost (PENTECST)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Jewish festival commemorating the pass-over	596	19.8
2) A Christian festival commemorating the descent of the Holy S	2389	79.5
3) The garden where Jesus went alone to pray	13	.4
4) A city in Egypt	7	.2
Missing	82
TOTAL	3005	100.0

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154) Following are some people, places and things in the Old and New Testaments. We don't assume that you will know them all, but try to identify each by selecting one answer for each. Please do not consult a Bible! - The Macedonian Call (THECALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Moses' burning bush experience	114	4
2) Isaiah's vision in the temple	174	6.1
3) Peter's ordination as chief apostle	212	7.4
4) Paul's first mission to Europe	2374	82.6
Missing	213
TOTAL	2874	100.0

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155) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - School service clubs, such as PTA, Y-Teens, Hi-Y, alumni associations, etc. (SCHLORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.22	0.58

156) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Youth groups, such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, Church youth organizations, etc. (YOUTHORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.21	0.54

157) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Hobby or garden clubs, such as flower clubs, pet clubs, stamp or coin clubs (HOBBYORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.08	0.34

158) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Farm organizations, such as Farmer's Union, Farm Bureau, Federation of Agriculture, etc. (FARMORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.13	0.47

159) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Business corporation. Officer or member of a Board of Directors of a corporation (but not an employee) (BSNSORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.11	0.42

160) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Veterans groups, such as American Legion, Amvets, VFW, Canadian Legion (VETORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.02	0.18

161) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Service clubs, such as Lions, Rotary, Jaycees, Kiwanis, etc. (SERVORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.06	0.28

162) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Fraternal groups, such as Elks, Mason, Eastern Star and women's auxiliaries to groups like these; Demolay, Job's Daughters, etc. (FRATORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.03	0.20

163) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Labor unions, such as Carpenters and Joiners, Teamsters, UAW, Christian Labor Association of Canada, etc. (LABORORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.07	0.28

164) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Literary, art, discussion, or study clubs, such as book review clubs (LITORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.07	0.33

165) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Professional or academic societies, such as American or Canadian Medical Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Teacher's Associations, etc. (PROFORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.30	0.81

166) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Major political groups, such as Canadian Political Parties, Democrat or Republican clubs, political action groups such as voter's leagues, NAACP, Civil Liberties Associations, etc. (POLITORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.12	0.40

167) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Sports clubs, such as bowling teams, little leagues, and sports sponsoring groups such as Downtown Quarterbacks, etc. (SPORTORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.22	0.61

168) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - Physical fitness and exercise clubs such as Weight Watchers, Fitness USA, etc. (PHYSORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.15	0.45

169) Knowing what type of organizations our church members belong to would be of value. Following are a number of types of organizations, with illustrations for each. In the blank before each number, write the number (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) of organizations of that type that you presently belong to, or which you may serve as sponsor, advisor, counselor, etc. Do not include those with which you were formerly associated, but are not now. Place a zero in each blank of a type of organization with which you are not presently associated. - School fraternities or sororities, such as Sigma Chi, Delta Gamma, etc. (SCFRTORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3087	0.02	0.20

170) The following items have to do with family characteristics and with Christian concerns for marriage and family life. Select the answer that is correct for you. When your opinion is asked for, remember to give your own opinion, not what some other person might expect you to think or believe. - How many people presently live together in your household, including those temporarily absent from home (in college, service, etc.)? (SIZEHSHD)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	224	7.3
2) Two	1037	34
3) Three	528	17.3
4) Four	654	21.4
5) Five	416	13.6
6) Six	155	5.1
7) Seven	23	.8
8) Eight	12	.4
9) Nine	4	.1
12) Twelve or more	1	0
Missing	31
TOTAL	3054	100.0

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171) Which best describes the composition of your household? (HSHDCOMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married couple (first marriage), no others currently in household	915	29.8
2) Married couple (first marriage), one or more children or others currently in household	1594	52
3) Stepfamily due to divorce and remarriage	53	1.7
4) Stepfamily due to death of spouse and remarriage	43	1.4
5) Single parent family, father custody of children	6	.2
6) Single parent family, mother custody of children	29	.9
7) Single parent, never married	3	.1
8) Single person living alone (including widowed, divorced)	207	6.7
9) Single persons living in co-ed household	11	.4
10) Single person, living with one or more single persons of the same sex	69	2.2
11) Single person, living with another single person of the opposite sex	19	.6
12) Two or more families sharing one household	18	.6
13) Other: (please explain)	100	3.3
Missing	22
TOTAL	3067	100.0

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172) Which best describes the employment situation in your household? (HSHDEMPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single person (childless) employed	154	5
2) Single mother employed	40	1.3
3) Single father employed	28	.9
4) Husband and wife both employed full-time	647	21.2
5) Husband employed full-time, wife part-time	769	25.2
6) Wife employed full-time, husband part-time	50	1.6
7) Both husband and wife employed part-time	55	1.8
8) Husband employed and wife full-time homemaker	654	21.4
9) Wife employed and husband full-time homemaker	18	.6
10) One or both spouses retired	524	17.2
11) Other (please explain)	116	3.8
Missing	31
TOTAL	3055	100.0

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173) Your household currently includes: - No children living in household (NOKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1755	57.3
1) Yes	1309	42.7
Missing	23
TOTAL	3064	100.0

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174) Your household currently includes: - One or more preschool children (below grade 1) (PREKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2535	82.8
1) Yes	528	17.2
Missing	24
TOTAL	3063	100.0

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175) Your household currently includes: - One or more children in grades 1-6 (ELEMKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2477	80.9
1) Yes	585	19.1
Missing	24
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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176) Your household currently includes: - One or more children in grades 7-12 (to 13 for Canada) (HIGHKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2416	78.9
1) Yes	646	21.1
Missing	26
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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177) Your household currently includes: - One or more children beyond high school (COLLKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2412	78.7
1) Yes	651	21.3
Missing	24
TOTAL	3063	100.0

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178) In the family in which you grew up, what was your position? (RANKORDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Only child	77	2.5
2) Oldest child	849	27.7
3) Youngest child	658	21.4
4) Between the oldest and youngest	1486	48.4
Missing	16
TOTAL	3070	100.0

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179) How many children have you had (including adoptions and those no longer living)? (NOCHILDN)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	617	20.1
1) One	224	7.3
2) Two	738	24.1
3) Three	676	22
4) Four	443	14.4
5) Five	199	6.5
6) Six	97	3.2
7) Seven	28	.9
8) Eight	25	.8
9) Nine	11	.4
10) Ten	2	.1
11) Eleven	3	.1
12) Twelve or more	5	.2
Missing	18
TOTAL	3068	100.0

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180) How many members of your immediate family (parents, brothers, sisters, children) are members of a church not of your denomination? (NOTDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1145	37.4
1) One	508	16.6
2) Two	392	12.8
3) Three	266	8.7
4) Four	173	5.7
5) Five or more	575	18.8
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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181) In your childhood and youth, were your parents members of the church denomination to which you now belong? (PARDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, both parents	2053	66.7
2) Father only	25	.8
3) Mother only	74	2.4
4) Neither were members of my denomination	925	30.1
Missing	10
TOTAL	3077	100.0

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182) Circle the code number for the figures that come closest to the combined l988 net income(before income taxes) of all members of your household living at home: (NETINCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Below $5,000	45	1.5
2) 5,000-9,999	119	3.9
3) 10,000-14,999	199	6.6
4) 15,000-19,999	264	8.7
5) 20,000-24,999	359	11.9
6) 25,000-29,999	368	12.2
7) 30,000-39,999	530	17.5
8) 40,000-49,999	400	13.2
9) 50,000-74,999	365	12.1
10) 75,000-99,999	99	3.3
11) 100,000 and over	79	2.6
12) I have no information.	199	6.6
Missing	62
TOTAL	3026	100.0

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183) How frequently do you say grace (offer prayer) at meals in your home? (SAYGRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Before and after every meal	73	2.4
2) Before every meal	2099	68.2
3) At most, but not all meals	620	20.2
4) Occasionally, at least once a week	96	3.1
5) Seldom, or only on special occasions	155	5
6) Never, or hardly ever	33	1.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	3076	100.0

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184) Do the members of your household have a family or group worship, other than grace at meals? (GRPWRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1024	33.8
2) No	2005	66.2
Missing	59
TOTAL	3029	100.0

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185) Which statement best expresses your view of marriage? (MARRVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lifelong commitment never to be broken except by death	2187	71.5
2) A lifetime commitment, but may be broken only if every attempt to reconcile disharmony has failed	844	27.6
3) A commitment to remain married as long as the partner is compatible	20	.7
4) A commitment to remain married until one partner wishes to break the marriage	8	.3
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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186) Under what conditions would you approve admitting to membership in your church a person who is divorced and remarried (with first spouse still living)? (circle one). (DVRCMBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under no conditions should they be admitted to membership.	140	4.6
2) Only if the divorce was due to unfaithfulness (adultery) by the other spouse.	344	11.4
3) If the person has confessed their wrong and made all possible restitution.	1306	43.1
4) If the person promises to be faithful to the church's doctrine and teachings from this point on, even though not making confession.	198	6.5
5) The person should be admitted on the basis of their professed belief in Christ without reference to the divorce and remarriage.	697	23
6) Uncertain	343	11.3
Missing	58
TOTAL	3028	100.0

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187) Under what conditions would you approve of sexual intercourse between unmarried persons? (circle one) (SXNTRCRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Is never justifiable	2481	82.3
2) Is justifiable for engaged couples only	106	3.5
3) Is justifiable when there is mutual love	171	5.7
4) Is justifiable whenever the persons desire it	10	.3
5) Uncertain	247	8.2
Missing	73
TOTAL	3015	100.0

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188) For each of the following circumstances indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion. - If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby (DFCTABRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	668	23.1
2) No	1384	47.8
3) Uncertain	842	29.1
Missing	192
TOTAL	2894	100.0

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189) For each of the following circumstances indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion. - If the woman's own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy (HLTHABRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1719	57.5
2) No	436	14.6
3) Uncertain	835	27.9
Missing	97
TOTAL	2990	100.0

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190) For each of the following circumstances indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion. - If the family has a very low income and cannot really afford any more children (INCMABRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	118	4.2
2) No	2462	87.1
3) Uncertain	247	8.7
Missing	260
TOTAL	2827	100.0

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191) For each of the following circumstances indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion. - If she became pregnant as a result of rape (RAPEABRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	888	30.9
2) No	1182	41.1
3) Uncertain	807	28.1
Missing	210
TOTAL	2877	100.0

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192) For each of the following circumstances indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion. - If she is not married and does not want to marry the man (MARRABRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	118	4.2
2) No	2475	87.4
3) Uncertain	238	8.4
Missing	257
TOTAL	2831	100.0

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193) For each of the following circumstances indicate whether or not you think it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion. - If she does not want the baby (WANTABRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	127	4.5
2) No	2505	88.4
3) Uncertain	202	7.1
Missing	253
TOTAL	2834	100.0

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194) Persons currently married: Research indicates that a certain amount of disagreement is apt to be found in all marriages, even in the best of them. Indicate the approximate agreement or disagreement you and your mate have experienced on the items listed. - Handling family finances (FAMILY$)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always agree	330	13.4
2) Almost always agree	1231	50.1
3) Occasionally disagree	762	31
4) Frequently disagree	121	4.9
5) Almost always disagree	11	.4
6) Always disagree	4	.2
Missing	628
TOTAL	2459	100.0

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195) Persons currently married: Research indicates that a certain amount of disagreement is apt to be found in all marriages, even in the best of them. Indicate the approximate agreement or disagreement you and your mate have experienced on the items listed. - Matters of recreation (RECREATN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always agree	285	11.8
2) Almost always agree	1216	50.3
3) Occasionally disagree	773	32
4) Frequently disagree	127	5.3
5) Almost always disagree	16	.7
6) Always disagree	2	.1
Missing	667
TOTAL	2419	100.0

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196) Persons currently married: Research indicates that a certain amount of disagreement is apt to be found in all marriages, even in the best of them. Indicate the approximate agreement or disagreement you and your mate have experienced on the items listed. - Religious matters (RELMATRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always agree	597	24.4
2) Almost always agree	1324	54
3) Occasionally disagree	431	17.6
4) Frequently disagree	71	2.9
5) Almost always disagree	20	.8
6) Always disagree	7	.3
Missing	636
TOTAL	2450	100.0

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197) Persons currently married: Research indicates that a certain amount of disagreement is apt to be found in all marriages, even in the best of them. Indicate the approximate agreement or disagreement you and your mate have experienced on the items listed. - Personal habits (HABITS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always agree	186	7.7
2) Almost always agree	978	40.3
3) Occasionally disagree	1070	44.1
4) Frequently disagree	176	7.3
5) Almost always disagree	15	.6
6) Always disagree	2	.1
Missing	662
TOTAL	2427	100.0

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198) Persons currently married: Research indicates that a certain amount of disagreement is apt to be found in all marriages, even in the best of them. Indicate the approximate agreement or disagreement you and your mate have experienced on the items listed. - Demonstration of affection (AFFECTIO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always agree	463	19.3
2) Almost always agree	1210	50.3
3) Occasionally disagree	566	23.5
4) Frequently disagree	140	5.8
5) Almost always disagree	18	.7
6) Always disagree	8	.3
Missing	682
TOTAL	2405	100.0

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199) Persons currently married: Research indicates that a certain amount of disagreement is apt to be found in all marriages, even in the best of them. Indicate the approximate agreement or disagreement you and your mate have experienced on the items listed. - Wife's working outside the home (WIFEWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always agree	1048	43.8
2) Almost always agree	1013	42.4
3) Occasionally disagree	232	9.7
4) Frequently disagree	48	2
5) Almost always disagree	23	1
6) Always disagree	26	1.1
Missing	697
TOTAL	2390	100.0

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200) Persons currently married: Research indicates that a certain amount of disagreement is apt to be found in all marriages, even in the best of them. Indicate the approximate agreement or disagreement you and your mate have experienced on the items listed. - Disciplining the children (when they are/were young) (DISCKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always agree	308	13.2
2) Almost always agree	1084	46.4
3) Occasionally disagree	781	33.4
4) Frequently disagree	139	6
5) Almost always disagree	18	.8
6) Always disagree	5	.2
Missing	750
TOTAL	2335	100.0

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201) Persons currently married: Research indicates that a certain amount of disagreement is apt to be found in all marriages, even in the best of them. Indicate the approximate agreement or disagreement you and your mate have experienced on the items listed. - Sharing household tasks (HOUSTASK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always agree	403	16.6
2) Almost always agree	1139	47
3) Occasionally disagree	710	29.3
4) Frequently disagree	138	5.7
5) Almost always disagree	16	.7
6) Always disagree	15	.6
Missing	666
TOTAL	2421	100.0

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202) Persons currently married: Research indicates that a certain amount of disagreement is apt to be found in all marriages, even in the best of them. Indicate the approximate agreement or disagreement you and your mate have experienced on the items listed. - Sexual intercourse (MARRSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always agree	387	16
2) Almost always agree	1174	48.6
3) Occasionally disagree	634	26.2
4) Frequently disagree	188	7.8
5) Almost always disagree	27	1.1
6) Always disagree	8	.3
Missing	668
TOTAL	2418	100.0

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203) Persons currently married: Research indicates that a certain amount of disagreement is apt to be found in all marriages, even in the best of them. Indicate the approximate agreement or disagreement you and your mate have experienced on the items listed. - Number of children wanted (NUMKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always agree	1225	50.7
2) Almost always agree	843	34.9
3) Occasionally disagree	261	10.8
4) Frequently disagree	55	2.3
5) Almost always disagree	8	.3
6) Always disagree	24	1
Missing	672
TOTAL	2416	100.0

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204) How easy or difficult is it to talk over marriage problems with your mate? (MARRPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very easy	435	17.6
2) Easy	603	24.4
3) Fairly easy	756	30.6
4) Somewhat difficult	525	21.2
5) Difficult	107	4.3
6) Very difficult	48	1.9
Missing	613
TOTAL	2474	100.0

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205) If you had your life to live over, do you think you would marry the same person? (MARRYAGA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	1388	56.1
2) Yes, probably	731	29.6
3) Possibly	258	10.4
4) Would marry a different person	75	3
5) Would not marry at all	21	.8
Missing	614
TOTAL	2473	100.0

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206) Everything considered, how happy has your marriage been for you? (HAPPYMAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extraordinarily happy	554	22.3
2) Decidedly happy	957	38.6
3) Happy	621	25.1
4) Somewhat happy	104	4.2
5) Average	147	5.9
6) Somewhat unhappy	62	2.5
7) Unhappy	25	1
8) Very unhappy	9	.4
Missing	610
TOTAL	2479	100.0

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207) In general, who is dominant (that is, takes the lead) in the marriage relationship? (DOMMATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Husband definitely	585	23.7
2) Husband slightly	785	31.8
3) Equal	898	36.3
4) Wife slightly	157	6.4
5) Wife definitely	46	1.9
Missing	616
TOTAL	2471	100.0

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208) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - In a marriage, the woman's career development should be given as high a priority as the man's. (WMPRIORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	530	17.4
2) Agree	1181	38.7
3) Undecided	539	17.7
4) Disagree	668	21.9
5) Strongly disagree	134	4.4
Missing	34
TOTAL	3052	100.0

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209) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - The demands associated with child rearing and homemaking should not prevent a wife/mother from pursuing a professional career or other employment. (WMCAREER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	267	8.8
2) Agree	918	30.2
3) Undecided	597	19.6
4) Disagree	1000	32.9
5) Strongly disagree	261	8.6
Missing	43
TOTAL	3043	100.0

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210) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - Household tasks should be shared nearly equally between husband and wife. (HOUSETSK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	527	17.3
2) Agree	1385	45.3
3) Undecided	455	14.9
4) Disagree	638	20.9
5) Strongly disagree	50	1.6
Missing	32
TOTAL	3055	100.0

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211) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - In respect to the family's relationship with agencies and matters outside the household, the husband/father should carry more responsibility than the wife/mother. (HUSBRESP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	288	9.5
2) Agree	1313	43.2
3) Undecided	425	14
4) Disagree	805	26.5
5) Strongly disagree	209	6.9
Missing	47
TOTAL	3040	100.0

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212) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - Whenever the wife and husband cannot agree on a matter, the husband's decision should be followed. (HUSBFRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	205	6.7
2) Agree	780	25.5
3) Undecided	768	25.1
4) Disagree	946	30.9
5) Strongly disagree	362	11.8
Missing	26
TOTAL	3061	100.0

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213) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - On all matters pertaining to the household (furnishings, food, care of the children, etc.) the wife/mother's wishes are more important than the husband/father's. (WIFEFRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	127	4.1
2) Agree	809	26.4
3) Undecided	368	12
4) Disagree	1429	46.6
5) Strongly disagree	333	10.9
Missing	21
TOTAL	3066	100.0

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214) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - Currently there is too much confusion as to the proper roles of men and women. (GNDRROLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	477	15.7
2) Agree	1597	52.5
3) Undecided	453	14.9
4) Disagree	444	14.6
5) Strongly disagree	72	2.4
Missing	44
TOTAL	3043	100.0

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215) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - When a woman marries, she should be free to adopt whatever last name she wishes to use (her maiden name, her husband's name, a combination, or other). (LASTNAME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	216	7.1
2) Agree	767	25.2
3) Undecided	488	16
4) Disagree	1049	34.5
5) Strongly disagree	521	17.1
Missing	46
TOTAL	3041	100.0

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216) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - The U.S. government should pass an Equal Rights Amendment to the federal Constitution to guarantee equal rights between women and men. (EQLRIGHT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	276	9.3
2) Agree	737	24.7
3) Undecided	887	29.8
4) Disagree	715	24
5) Strongly disagree	365	12.2
Missing	107
TOTAL	2980	100.0

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217) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - Women today are neglecting their family responsibilities by going outside the home to work on a full-time, career basis. (FAMRESP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	391	12.8
2) Agree	1200	39.2
3) Undecided	574	18.7
4) Disagree	694	22.7
5) Strongly disagree	205	6.7
Missing	23
TOTAL	3064	100.0

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218) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - We should not use male pronouns (he, his, him) when referring to both males and females. (PRONOUNS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	241	7.9
2) Agree	857	28.2
3) Undecided	739	24.3
4) Disagree	905	29.8
5) Strongly disagree	297	9.8
Missing	47
TOTAL	3039	100.0

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219) Here are some questions having to do with family roles. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement by circling one of the response column numbers for each item listed. - It is acceptable to use female terminology (she, her) when referring to God. (FEMALGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	125	4.1
2) Agree	262	8.6
3) Undecided	452	14.8
4) Disagree	909	29.8
5) Strongly disagree	1306	42.8
Missing	34
TOTAL	3054	100.0

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220) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Deacon or deaconess (WNDEACON)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	737	24
1) Yes	2336	76
Missing	13
TOTAL	3073	100.0

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221) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Worship leader (WNLEADER)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	879	28.6
1) Yes	2197	71.4
Missing	11
TOTAL	3076	100.0

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222) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Youth minister (WNYTHMIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1172	38.1
1) Yes	1902	61.9
Missing	12
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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223) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Ordained minister (WNORDAIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1840	59.9
1) Yes	1234	40.1
Missing	12
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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224) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Chairperson of a church council (WNCOUNCL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1162	37.8
1) Yes	1913	62.2
Missing	12
TOTAL	3075	100.0

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225) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Chairperson of a board of elders (WNELDER)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1572	51.2
1) Yes	1501	48.8
Missing	13
TOTAL	3073	100.0

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226) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Minister of Christian education (WNEDUMIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	949	30.9
1) Yes	2126	69.1
Missing	12
TOTAL	3075	100.0

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227) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Preaching (WNPREACH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1686	54.8
1) Yes	1389	45.2
Missing	12
TOTAL	3075	100.0

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228) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Reading and interpreting scripture (worship service) (WNSCRPTR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	973	31.7
1) Yes	2101	68.3
Missing	12
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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229) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Conduct weddings (WNWEDDNG)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1861	60.5
1) Yes	1213	39.5
Missing	12
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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230) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Conduct communion service (WNCOMMUN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1760	57.2
1) Yes	1317	42.8
Missing	11
TOTAL	3077	100.0

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231) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Conduct baptisms (WNBAPTIS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1842	59.9
1) Yes	1235	40.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	3077	100.0

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232) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Conduct funerals (WNFUNERL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1821	59.2
1) Yes	1255	40.8
Missing	11
TOTAL	3076	100.0

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233) Which of the following responsibilities or duties do you think are appropriate for women to fill in congregation leadership? Place a check mark in front of each item that you feel is appropriate for a qualified woman: - Conduct ordinations (WNORDINA)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1946	63.3
1) Yes	1130	36.7
Missing	11
TOTAL	3076	100.0

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234) If Christian believers proclaim the Lordship of Christ and truly follow Him in all of life they can expect to incur severe criticism and frequent persecution from the larger society. (PERSECUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	431	14.1
2) Agree	1566	51.4
3) Uncertain	430	14.1
4) Disagree	573	18.8
5) Strongly disagree	46	1.5
Missing	41
TOTAL	3046	100.0

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235) Baptism is neither necessary nor proper for infants and small children. (NOBAPTIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1137	37.1
2) Agree	1437	46.8
3) Uncertain	241	7.9
4) Disagree	175	5.7
5) Strongly disagree	78	2.5
Missing	19
TOTAL	3068	100.0

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236) The Christian should take no part in war or any war-promoting activities. (WARACTIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	862	28.2
2) Agree	1162	38
3) Uncertain	591	19.4
4) Disagree	344	11.3
5) Strongly disagree	95	3.1
Missing	32
TOTAL	3054	100.0

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237) Seeking to improve the moral achievements of secular society is not the central mission of the church. (CHMISSIO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	347	11.4
2) Agree	1431	47.2
3) Uncertain	570	18.8
4) Disagree	570	18.8
5) Strongly disagree	114	3.8
Missing	54
TOTAL	3032	100.0

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238) A proper view of congregation leadership is that all members should share, as they are able, in the ministerial functions of the congregation. (LAYSHARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	404	13.2
2) Agree	1615	52.9
3) Uncertain	492	16.1
4) Disagree	463	15.2
5) Strongly disagree	77	2.5
Missing	36
TOTAL	3051	100.0

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239) There are certain offices in our government the tasks of which a Christian simply should not perform. (GOVTASKS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	458	15
2) Agree	1357	44.4
3) Uncertain	640	20.9
4) Disagree	468	15.3
5) Strongly disagree	132	4.3
Missing	31
TOTAL	3055	100.0

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240) If a Christian has a legitimate claim of property damage against another person, she/he is justified in bringing suit in a court of law. (LAWSUIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	117	3.8
2) Agree	921	30.1
3) Uncertain	935	30.6
4) Disagree	873	28.5
5) Strongly disagree	212	6.9
Missing	29
TOTAL	3058	100.0

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241) The Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches should practice a thorough church discipline so that faltering or unfaithful members can be built up and restored, or in exceptional cases, excluded. (UNFAITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	345	11.3
2) Agree	1489	48.9
3) Uncertain	755	24.8
4) Disagree	378	12.4
5) Strongly disagree	79	2.6
Missing	40
TOTAL	3046	100.0

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242) It is against the will of God for a Christian to swear the oath demanded by the civil government on occasions. (NOSWEAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	392	12.8
2) Agree	1343	43.9
3) Uncertain	814	26.6
4) Disagree	448	14.6
5) Strongly disagree	62	2
Missing	27
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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243) Jesus expects Christians today to follow the pattern which he set in his own life and ministry, including such things as putting evangelism above earning a living, and deeds of mercy above family security. (EVANGISM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	278	9.1
2) Agree	1110	36.5
3) Uncertain	842	27.7
4) Disagree	739	24.3
5) Strongly disagree	75	2.5
Missing	43
TOTAL	3044	100.0

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244) Mennonite and Brethren in Christ institutions (high schools, colleges, hospitals, etc.) should not seek or accept tax money or other grants of money from governments. (NOGOV$$)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	118	3.9
2) Agree	458	15
3) Uncertain	864	28.3
4) Disagree	1370	44.9
5) Strongly disagree	243	8
Missing	34
TOTAL	3053	100.0

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245) A church congregation cannot be complete unless there is an ordained minister to lead the congregation and perform the ministerial functions. (ORDMINIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	368	12
2) Agree	1086	35.5
3) Uncertain	348	11.4
4) Disagree	1066	34.8
5) Strongly disagree	194	6.3
Missing	25
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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246) Mennonites and Brethren in Christ should actively promote the peace position and attempt to win as many supporters to the position as possible from the larger society. (PEACEPOS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	454	14.9
2) Agree	1539	50.5
3) Uncertain	581	19.1
4) Disagree	416	13.7
5) Strongly disagree	56	1.8
Missing	41
TOTAL	3046	100.0

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247) It is all right for Christians to accept non-combatant service within the military services. (NOCOMBAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	170	5.6
2) Agree	1310	42.8
3) Uncertain	618	20.2
4) Disagree	765	25
5) Strongly disagree	196	6.4
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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248) The support of the Contras in Nicaragua by the U.S. government is justified as an attempt to stop the spread of Communism in Central America. (CONTRAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	100	3.3
2) Agree	492	16.3
3) Uncertain	1139	37.6
4) Disagree	781	25.8
5) Strongly disagree	514	17
Missing	61
TOTAL	3026	100.0

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249) Israel's military dominance over the neighboring Arab nations is justified because God has promised to restore Israel as a nation. (OVERARAB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	66	2.2
2) Agree	282	9.3
3) Uncertain	1035	34.2
4) Disagree	1137	37.6
5) Strongly disagree	506	16.7
Missing	60
TOTAL	3026	100.0

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250) It is not the business of the Church to try to influence the actions of government in regard to such issues as war and peace, race relations, poverty, etc. (CHRCHGOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	111	3.7
2) Agree	395	13
3) Uncertain	430	14.1
4) Disagree	1539	50.6
5) Strongly disagree	566	18.6
Missing	47
TOTAL	3041	100.0

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251) The young men of draft age in our denomination should refuse to register with the military draft and should refuse to cooperate with it in any way. (NODRAFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	92	3
2) Agree	350	11.5
3) Uncertain	712	23.4
4) Disagree	1360	44.8
5) Strongly disagree	525	17.3
Missing	48
TOTAL	3039	100.0

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252) It is all right for our young men to register under the military draft system, but they should refuse induction into service (military or alternative). (NOSERVIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	143	4.7
2) Agree	955	31.7
3) Uncertain	773	25.6
4) Disagree	927	30.8
5) Strongly disagree	216	7.2
Missing	74
TOTAL	3014	100.0

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253) The previous service programs (1-W, VS, PAX, TAP) are acceptable alternatives to military service for non-resistant, pacifist Christians. (ALTMILIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	431	14.4
2) Agree	1795	59.9
3) Uncertain	694	23.2
4) Disagree	50	1.7
5) Strongly disagree	26	.9
Missing	90
TOTAL	2996	100.0

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254) A member of our churches ought not pay the proportion of income taxes that goes for military purposes. (NOMILTAX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	37	1.2
2) Agree	302	10
3) Uncertain	1133	37.6
4) Disagree	1226	40.7
5) Strongly disagree	316	10.5
Missing	73
TOTAL	3014	100.0

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255) Members of our denomination should vote in public elections for state, provincial, and national offices. (VOTE?)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	932	30.7
2) Agree	1614	53.2
3) Uncertain	296	9.8
4) Disagree	150	4.9
5) Strongly disagree	41	1.4
Missing	54
TOTAL	3033	100.0

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256) Members of our denomination should not hold any local, state, provincial, or national government office. (OFFICE?)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	46	1.5
2) Agree	212	7
3) Uncertain	412	13.6
4) Disagree	1725	57.1
5) Strongly disagree	627	20.7
Missing	65
TOTAL	3022	100.0

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257) The national government should take every opportunity (military or otherwise) to stamp out communism at home and abroad. (NOCOMMUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	273	9
2) Agree	770	25.4
3) Uncertain	733	24.2
4) Disagree	855	28.2
5) Strongly disagree	396	13.1
Missing	59
TOTAL	3027	100.0

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258) Church members should witness directly to the state (nation) by writing to legislators, testifying before legislative committees, etc. (GOVWTNSS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	532	17.6
2) Agree	1749	57.7
3) Uncertain	573	18.9
4) Disagree	143	4.7
5) Strongly disagree	32	1.1
Missing	59
TOTAL	3029	100.0

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259) Which one of the following positions would you take if faced with a military draft? (Both women and men should answer.) (DRAFTPOS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Regular military service	193	6.4
2) Non-combatant military service	392	12.9
3) Alternative service (similar to 1-W, VS, or Canadian alternative service)	1863	61.4
4) Register, but refuse induction or service	109	3.6
5) Refuse to register	98	3.2
6) Quite uncertain	378	12.5
Missing	55
TOTAL	3033	100.0

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260) Which of the various service programs have you participated in? (circle one or more). - World War II: U.S. Civilian Public Service (CIVILSER)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2984	97.5
1) Yes	75	2.5
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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261) Which of the various service programs have you participated in? (circle one or more). - World War II: Canadian Alternative Service (ALTSERV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3024	98.9
1) Yes	35	1.1
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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262) Which of the various service programs have you participated in? (circle one or more). - I-W earning service (1950's to 1970's) (I-WESERV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2930	95.8
1) Yes	129	4.2
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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263) Which of the various service programs have you participated in? (circle one or more). - I-W voluntary service (1950's to 1970's) (I-WVSERV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3000	98.1
1) Yes	59	1.9
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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264) Which of the various service programs have you participated in? (circle one or more). - Short-term (less than one year) Voluntary Service (not I-W) (SHORTSER)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2884	94.3
1) Yes	175	5.7
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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265) Which of the various service programs have you participated in? (circle one or more). - Long-term Voluntary Service (at least one year, not I-W) (LONGSER)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2890	94.4
1) Yes	170	5.6
Missing	28
TOTAL	3060	100.0

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266) Which of the various service programs have you participated in? (circle one or more). - Mennonite Disaster Service (MENNSERV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2627	85.9
1) Yes	432	14.1
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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267) Which of the various service programs have you participated in? (circle one or more). - Peace Corp (PEACECRP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3054	99.8
1) Yes	5	.2
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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268) Which of the various service programs have you participated in? (circle one or more). - MCC overseas: TAP, PAX, etc. (OVERSERV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2964	96.9
1) Yes	96	3.1
Missing	28
TOTAL	3060	100.0

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269) Which of the various service programs have you participated in? (circle one or more). - Other (please specify): (OTHRSERV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2903	94.9
1) Yes	156	5.1
Missing	28
TOTAL	3059	100.0

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270) Have you ever held an elective or appointive office in a local, state, provincial, city, or national government? (ELECTED?)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	125	4.1
2) No	2924	95.9
Missing	38
TOTAL	3049	100.0

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271) In how many of the elections in recent years have you voted? (ELECVOTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) All	1141	37.3
2) Most	844	27.6
3) Some	241	7.9
4) A few	250	8.2
5) None	586	19.1
Missing	26
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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272) (For American respondents) With which one of the following American political positions do you tend to be most in sympathy or agreement? (POLPARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democratic Party liberals	193	9.2
2) Democratic Party conservatives	210	10
3) Republican Party liberals	165	7.9
4) Republican Party conservatives	966	46.1
5) Independent, or some other party	71	3.4
6) I take no position at all.	489	23.4
Missing	993
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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273) (For American respondents) Which candidate did you vote for in November, 1988? (VOTE1988)

	TOTAL	%
1) George Bush	1017	48.6
2) Michael Dukakis	388	18.5
3) Someone else	15	.7
4) I did not vote at all for president.	497	23.7
5) I do not qualify to vote.	176	8.4
Missing	994
TOTAL	2093	100.0

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274) (For Canadian respondents) With which one of the following Canadian political party positions do you tend to be most in sympathy or agreement? (CANPARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Progressive Conservative	433	46.9
2) Liberal	180	19.5
3) New Democratic Party	115	12.5
4) Social Credit	54	5.9
5) Separatist, WCC, etc.	15	1.6
6) I take no position at all.	126	13.7
Missing	2165
TOTAL	923	100.0

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275) (For Canadian respondents) Whom did you vote for in November 1988? (CANVOTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Edward Broadbent	99	10.5
2) Brian Mulroney	475	50.6
3) John Turner	151	16.1
4) Someone else	75	8
5) I did not vote at all.	91	9.7
6) I do not qualify to vote.	48	5.1
Missing	2147
TOTAL	939	100.0

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276) Do you feel it is proper for your congregation to: Encourage its members to study political issues and candidates? (STUDYISS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2412	79.3
2) No	630	20.7
Missing	45
TOTAL	3042	100.0

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277) Do you feel it is proper for your congregation to: Encourage its members to engage in political action? (POLITACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1652	55.4
2) No	1331	44.6
Missing	104
TOTAL	2983	100.0

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278) Do you feel it is proper for your congregation to: Endorse particular candidates for office? (ENDORSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1173	39.3
2) No	1809	60.7
Missing	105
TOTAL	2982	100.0

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279) Do you feel it is proper for your congregation to: Encourage the minister to discuss political issues from the pulpit? (PULPITIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	824	27.6
2) No	2166	72.4
Missing	97
TOTAL	2990	100.0

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280) Human races all share equally in such human qualities as intelligence, physical capacities, and emotional makeup. (RACEEQUL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	874	28.9
2) Agree	1307	43.2
3) Uncertain	294	9.7
4) Disagree	470	15.5
5) Strongly disagree	80	2.6
Missing	61
TOTAL	3025	100.0

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281) There is a valid biblical basis for the separation of the races. (RACESEP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	97	3.2
2) Agree	543	18.1
3) Uncertain	858	28.5
4) Disagree	925	30.8
5) Strongly disagree	584	19.4
Missing	80
TOTAL	3007	100.0

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282) If one's own house were up for sale, one should be willing to sell it to an interested family of another race regardless of possible neighborhood reaction. (RACESELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	628	20.7
2) Agree	1535	50.7
3) Uncertain	566	18.7
4) Disagree	259	8.6
5) Strongly disagree	40	1.3
Missing	59
TOTAL	3028	100.0

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283) Even if there is no essential difference between blacks and whites, it is preferable for them not to mingle socially. (RACESMIX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	74	2.4
2) Agree	315	10.3
3) Uncertain	325	10.7
4) Disagree	1552	51
5) Strongly disagree	780	25.6
Missing	41
TOTAL	3046	100.0

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284) People (black, red or white) have a right to keep others out of their neighborhood if they want to, and this right should be respected. (KEEPOUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	43	1.4
2) Agree	224	7.4
3) Uncertain	393	12.9
4) Disagree	1514	49.8
5) Strongly disagree	864	28.4
Missing	47
TOTAL	3038	100.0

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285) Our national, provincial, or state governments should provide for capital punishment (the death penalty for a major crime). (CAPUNISH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	263	8.7
2) Agree	755	24.9
3) Uncertain	786	25.9
4) Disagree	679	22.4
5) Strongly disagree	552	18.2
Missing	52
TOTAL	3035	100.0

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286) A church member should not join a union even if getting or holding a job depends on union membership. (NOUNION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	64	2.1
2) Agree	354	11.6
3) Uncertain	977	32.1
4) Disagree	1365	44.9
5) Strongly disagree	281	9.2
Missing	47
TOTAL	3041	100.0

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287) For the most part, people are poor because they lack discipline and don't put forth the effort needed to rise above poverty. (NOEFFORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	59	1.9
2) Agree	579	19.1
3) Uncertain	501	16.5
4) Disagree	1447	47.6
5) Strongly disagree	453	14.9
Missing	49
TOTAL	3039	100.0

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288) The national laws should permit prayer and Bible reading in the public school classroom. (PRAYSCHL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	820	26.8
2) Agree	1564	51.2
3) Uncertain	387	12.7
4) Disagree	225	7.4
5) Strongly disagree	61	2
Missing	29
TOTAL	3057	100.0

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289) The government should guarantee a minimum annual income for all individuals and families who are unemployed or who receive incomes below the poverty line. (UNEMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	126	4.1
2) Agree	681	22.4
3) Uncertain	990	32.6
4) Disagree	1024	33.7
5) Strongly disagree	216	7.1
Missing	50
TOTAL	3037	100.0

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290) With respect to national welfare programs (paying to individuals and families who lack adequate income), do you feel that your government should increase, decrease, or maintain current levels of welfare benefits? (WELFARE?)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increase the levels	595	19.8
2) Decrease them	714	23.8
3) Maintain current levels	1691	56.4
Missing	87
TOTAL	3000	100.0

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291) With the use of modern medical devices and drugs it is sometimes possible to keep individuals alive for additional periods of time even though their death is known to be inevitable. Do you favor or disfavor the idea of such attempts to times prolong life? (LONGLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	230	7.5
2) Uncertain	970	31.7
3) Disfavor	1858	60.8
Missing	29
TOTAL	3058	100.0

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292) Which of the following describes the extent to which you have used tobacco in your lifetime? (TOBACCO?)

	TOTAL	%
1) Have never tried it	1270	41.6
2) Tried it once or a few times	1246	40.8
3) Have used it regularly in the past, but no longer use it	422	13.8
4) Am a regular user now	118	3.9
Missing	31
TOTAL	3056	100.0

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293) Which of the following describes the extent to which you have drunk alcoholic beverages in your lifetime? (ALCOHOL?)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never drank any	699	22.9
2) Drank some once or a few times	1310	42.8
3) Drank occasionally or regularly in past, but no longer	366	12
4) Drink occasionally or regularly now	683	22.3
Missing	29
TOTAL	3058	100.0

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294) In a typical week, how many hours per day on the average do you spend at each of the following activities? Circle the number of the column that comes closest to the time you spend: - Watching TV (WATCHTV)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	210	6.9
1) Under one hour	875	28.6
2) 1.0 - 2.9 hours	1297	42.4
3) 3.0 - 4.9 hours	492	16.1
4) Five and over	182	6
Missing	30
TOTAL	3056	100.0

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295) In a typical week, how many hours per day on the average do you spend at each of the following activities? Circle the number of the column that comes closest to the time you spend: - Listening to radio (RADIO)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	163	5.5
1) Under one hour	1328	44.5
2) 1.0 - 2.9 hours	785	26.3
3) 3.0 - 4.9 hours	358	12
4) Five and over	349	11.7
Missing	104
TOTAL	2983	100.0

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296) In a typical week, how many hours per day on the average do you spend at each of the following activities? Circle the number of the column that comes closest to the time you spend: - Listening to recorded music (RECMUSIC)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	647	22.7
1) Under one hour	1561	54.8
2) 1.0 - 2.9 hours	447	15.7
3) 3.0 - 4.9 hours	121	4.3
4) Five and over	70	2.5
Missing	242
TOTAL	2846	100.0

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297) In a typical week, how many hours per day on the average do you spend at each of the following activities? Circle the number of the column that comes closest to the time you spend: - Watching a videocassette (VIDEOS)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1754	62.3
1) Under one hour	918	32.6
2) 1.0 - 2.9 hours	115	4.1
3) 3.0 - 4.9 hours	21	.7
4) Five and over	7	.2
Missing	272
TOTAL	2815	100.0

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298) In a typical week, how many hours per day on the average do you spend at each of the following activities? Circle the number of the column that comes closest to the time you spend: - Reading newspapers and magazines (NEWSPAPE)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	107	3.6
1) Under one hour	1928	64.1
2) 1.0 - 2.9 hours	788	26.2
3) 3.0 - 4.9 hours	121	4
4) Five and over	64	2.1
Missing	80
TOTAL	3008	100.0

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299) In a typical week, how many hours per day on the average do you spend at each of the following activities? Circle the number of the column that comes closest to the time you spend: - Reading books (BOOKS)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	384	12.8
1) Under one hour	1570	52.5
2) 1.0 - 2.9 hours	735	24.6
3) 3.0 - 4.9 hours	179	6
4) Five and over	125	4.2
Missing	94
TOTAL	2993	100.0

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300) How frequently on the average in the past year have you attended a theatre to watch a movie? (MOVIES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1212	39.4
2) A few times	1238	40.2
3) Occasionally, but less than once a month	463	15.1
4) At least once a month but less than weekly	154	5
5) Once a week or more often	9	.3
Missing	12
TOTAL	3076	100.0

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301) When you listen to the radio, which kind of program do you spend the most time listening to? (Circle one) (RADIOPRO)

	TOTAL	%
1) News/public affairs/talk show	812	27.4
2) Religious/inspirational	771	26
3) Popular/rock music	386	13
4) Classical music	261	8.8
5) Easy listening music	347	11.7
6) Country music	252	8.5
7) Sports events	38	1.3
8) Other (please specify):	101	3.4
Missing	119
TOTAL	2968	100.0

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302) How often have you contributed money to religious TV programs? (GIVETOTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2165	70.4
2) Seldom	529	17.2
3) Occasionally (once or twice a year)	254	8.3
4) Frequently (at least several times a year)	126	4.1
Missing	12
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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303) In your opinion, with regards to its impact on Canadian and American life, is television, on the whole, more positive than negative or more negative than positive? (TVGOOD?)

	TOTAL	%
1) More positive than negative	242	7.9
2) More negative than positive	2297	75
3) Uncertain	523	17.1
Missing	25
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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304) Which of the following do you have in your home? (Circle one or more): - Television set(s): How many in use? (OWNTV)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	174	5.7
1) One	1532	49.8
2) Two	1031	33.5
3) Three	274	8.9
4) Four	67	2.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	3078	100.0

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305) Which of the following do you have in your home? (Circle one or more): - Basic cable TV service (CABLETV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1952	63.4
1) Yes	1126	36.6
Missing	8
TOTAL	3078	100.0

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306) Which of the following do you have in your home? (Circle one or more): - Premium cable channel (e.g., HBO, Showtime, Cinemax) (MOVIETV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2906	94.4
1) Yes	173	5.6
Missing	8
TOTAL	3079	100.0

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307) Which of the following do you have in your home? (Circle one or more): - VCR (videocassette recorder) (OWNVCR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1678	54.5
1) Yes	1400	45.5
Missing	8
TOTAL	3078	100.0

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308) Which of the following do you have in your home? (Circle one or more): - Satellite dish (DISHTV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3035	98.6
1) Yes	44	1.4
Missing	8
TOTAL	3079	100.0

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309) Which of the following do you have in your home? (Circle one or more): - Video camera (VIDEOCAM)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2865	93
1) Yes	214	7
Missing	8
TOTAL	3079	100.0

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310) Which of the following do you have in your home? (Circle one or more): - Personal computer (COMPUTER)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2448	79.5
1) Yes	631	20.5
Missing	8
TOTAL	3079	100.0

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311) Does your home receive the principal magazine of your denomination (The Mennonite, The Mennonite Reporter, Gospel Herald, Evangelical Visitor, EMC Today, Christian Leader, Mennonite Brethren Herald)? (DENOMMAG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2380	77.4
2) No	696	22.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	3076	100.0

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312) If your home does receive your denomination's principal magazine, how many of the issues do you read at least in part? (READENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of them	761	32
2) Most of them	645	27.1
3) Some of them	424	17.8
4) A few of them	434	18.3
5) None of them	114	4.8
Missing	709
TOTAL	2378	100.0

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313) If your home does not receive your denomination's principal magazine, for what reasons do you not receive the magazine? (Circle one or more): - Don't have enough time to read it (NOTIME)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	469	66.9
1) Yes	232	33.1
Missing	2386
TOTAL	701	100.0

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314) If your home does not receive your denomination's principal magazine, for what reasons do you not receive the magazine? (Circle one or more): - It's too expensive (TOOMUCH$)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	639	91.2
1) Yes	62	8.8
Missing	2386
TOTAL	701	100.0

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315) If your home does not receive your denomination's principal magazine, for what reasons do you not receive the magazine? (Circle one or more): - It's too controversial (CONTRVSY)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	684	97.6
1) Yes	17	2.4
Missing	2386
TOTAL	701	100.0

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316) If your home does not receive your denomination's principal magazine, for what reasons do you not receive the magazine? (Circle one or more): - It's too liberal. (LIBERAL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	668	95.3
1) Yes	33	4.7
Missing	2386
TOTAL	701	100.0

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317) If your home does not receive your denomination's principal magazine, for what reasons do you not receive the magazine? (Circle one or more): - It's too conservative. (CONSERV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	698	99.6
1) Yes	3	.4
Missing	2386
TOTAL	701	100.0

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318) If your home does not receive your denomination's principal magazine, for what reasons do you not receive the magazine? (Circle one or more): - I have no interest in its contents. (NOINTRST)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	609	86.9
1) Yes	92	13.1
Missing	2386
TOTAL	701	100.0

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319) If your home does not receive your denomination's principal magazine, for what reasons do you not receive the magazine? (Circle one or more): - It doesn't meet my needs. (NEEDSNOT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	608	86.7
1) Yes	93	13.3
Missing	2386
TOTAL	701	100.0

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320) If your home does not receive your denomination's principal magazine, for what reasons do you not receive the magazine? (Circle one or more): Other (NOGETOTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	475	67.8
1) Yes	226	32.2
Missing	2386
TOTAL	701	100.0

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321) Did you ever attend an elementary school, secondary school, college, Bible college or institute, or seminary operated by a Mennonite or Brethren in Christ denomination? (MENNSCHL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1363	44.4
2) No	1704	55.6
Missing	19
TOTAL	3067	100.0

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322) If you have ever attended a school operated by a Mennonite or Brethren in Christ denomination, which? (Circle one or more.) - Elementary school (MENNELEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1174	85.6
1) Yes	197	14.4
Missing	1716
TOTAL	1371	100.0

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323) If you have ever attended a school operated by a Mennonite or Brethren in Christ denomination, which? (Circle one or more.) - Secondary school (MENNSEC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	840	61.3
1) Yes	531	38.7
Missing	1716
TOTAL	1371	100.0

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324) If you have ever attended a school operated by a Mennonite or Brethren in Christ denomination, which? (Circle one or more.) - Bible school or institute (MENNBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1062	77.5
1) Yes	308	22.5
Missing	1716
TOTAL	1370	100.0

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325) If you have ever attended a school operated by a Mennonite or Brethren in Christ denomination, which? (Circle one or more.) - Bible college (MENNBCOL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1227	89.6
1) Yes	143	10.4
Missing	1716
TOTAL	1370	100.0

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326) If you have ever attended a school operated by a Mennonite or Brethren in Christ denomination, which? (Circle one or more.) - Liberal arts college (MENNCOLL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	789	57.6
1) Yes	581	42.4
Missing	1716
TOTAL	1370	100.0

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327) If you have ever attended a school operated by a Mennonite or Brethren in Christ denomination, which? (Circle one or more.) - Seminary (graduate level) (MENNSEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1208	88.1
1) Yes	163	11.9
Missing	1716
TOTAL	1371	100.0

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328) Did you ever attend a college or university not Mennonite or operated by a Mennonite or Brethren in Christ denomination? (NOMENNSC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1305	43.1
2) No	1723	56.9
Missing	59
TOTAL	3028	100.0

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329) Do you think the benefits derived from our present church colleges justify the costs of maintaining them? (YESCOLL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1772	58.3
2) No	222	7.3
3) Uncertain	1047	34.4
Missing	46
TOTAL	3041	100.0

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330) Do you think the benefits derived from our present church high schools justify the cost of operating them? (YESSCHL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1479	48.6
2) No	281	9.2
3) Uncertain	1283	42.2
Missing	43
TOTAL	3043	100.0

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331) Do you live within 25 miles of a Mennonite or Brethren in Christ-sponsored high school? (LIVESCHL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1647	54.1
2) No	1400	45.9
Missing	40
TOTAL	3047	100.0

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332) In general, every Mennonite young person who goes to school beyond high school should take at least one year of study in a Mennonite college or Bible Institute. (GOTOCOLL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	1249	40.8
2) Undecided	980	32
3) Disagree	834	27.2
Missing	24
TOTAL	3063	100.0

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333) Social dancing should be permitted on church college campuses. (CHDANCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	894	29.1
2) Uncertain	839	27.4
3) Disagree	1334	43.5
Missing	20
TOTAL	3067	100.0

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334) Long-term faculty members employed at our colleges should be members of Brethren in Christ congregations or fully in agreement with Mennonite and BIC beliefs. (MENNFAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	2353	76.9
2) Uncertain	468	15.3
3) Disagree	239	7.8
Missing	27
TOTAL	3060	100.0

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335) In your opinion, are our church colleges (the one or ones you know best) too strict or too lenient in their enforcement of behavior standards for students? (SCHLSTAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Too strict	54	1.8
2) Too lenient	843	27.5
3) About right	1085	35.4
4) Uncertain	692	22.6
5) No opinion	389	12.7
Missing	23
TOTAL	3063	100.0

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336) The church colleges should not discipline for behaviors which are not generally disciplined in the local congregation. (COLLDISC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	1209	39.6
2) Uncertain	1001	32.8
3) Disagree	844	27.6
Missing	32
TOTAL	3054	100.0

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337) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Being at peace with other persons (PERPEACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	2131	69.5
2) Important	883	28.8
3) Somewhat important	48	1.6
4) Not very important	4	.1
5) Of no importance	1	0
Missing	20
TOTAL	3067	100.0

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338) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Being self-reliant (SELFRELY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	811	26.7
2) Important	1551	51
3) Somewhat important	593	19.5
4) Not very important	78	2.6
5) Of no importance	10	.3
Missing	45
TOTAL	3043	100.0

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339) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Living a good moral life (MORALIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	2057	68.2
2) Important	910	30.2
3) Somewhat important	40	1.3
4) Not very important	5	.2
5) Of no importance	4	.1
Missing	70
TOTAL	3016	100.0

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340) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Earning as much money as possible (MUCHMONY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	65	2.1
2) Important	514	17
3) Somewhat important	1335	44
4) Not very important	996	32.9
5) Of no importance	121	4
Missing	56
TOTAL	3031	100.0

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341) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Being able to make my own decisions (MAKEDECI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	789	25.9
2) Important	1710	56.1
3) Somewhat important	499	16.4
4) Not very important	47	1.5
5) Of no importance	5	.2
Missing	38
TOTAL	3050	100.0

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342) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Living the "simple life" (EASYLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	442	14.5
2) Important	1246	40.8
3) Somewhat important	1040	34
4) Not very important	297	9.7
5) Of no importance	30	1
Missing	31
TOTAL	3055	100.0

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343) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Making sure I treat others properly (TREATOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1847	61.1
2) Important	1121	37.1
3) Somewhat important	43	1.4
4) Not very important	11	.4
5) Of no importance	3	.1
Missing	60
TOTAL	3025	100.0

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344) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Being dressed in the latest styles and fashions (FASHION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	28	.9
2) Important	197	6.5
3) Somewhat important	874	28.8
4) Not very important	1495	49.3
5) Of no importance	436	14.4
Missing	57
TOTAL	3030	100.0

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345) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Being obedient to the standards and teachings of my church (OBEYCHUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	939	30.7
2) Important	1661	54.4
3) Somewhat important	402	13.2
4) Not very important	51	1.7
5) Of no importance	2	.1
Missing	31
TOTAL	3055	100.0

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346) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Earning enough money to be secure in my old age. (RETIRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	385	12.6
2) Important	1445	47.3
3) Somewhat important	1009	33
4) Not very important	195	6.4
5) Of no importance	23	.8
Missing	31
TOTAL	3057	100.0

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347) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Working hard so as to get ahead financially (GETAHEAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	146	4.8
2) Important	880	28.9
3) Somewhat important	1363	44.7
4) Not very important	578	19
5) Of no importance	81	2.7
Missing	39
TOTAL	3048	100.0

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348) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Taking care of my own needs-being independent (INDEPEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	491	16.1
2) Important	1493	49.1
3) Somewhat important	875	28.8
4) Not very important	161	5.3
5) Of no importance	21	.7
Missing	46
TOTAL	3041	100.0

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349) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Doing what others want me to do (OTHRWISH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	37	1.2
2) Important	414	13.6
3) Somewhat important	1264	41.6
4) Not very important	1101	36.3
5) Of no importance	219	7.2
Missing	52
TOTAL	3035	100.0

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350) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Making myself as beautiful or handsome as possible (BEAUTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	51	1.7
2) Important	385	12.6
3) Somewhat important	1191	39
4) Not very important	1137	37.2
5) Of no importance	290	9.5
Missing	33
TOTAL	3054	100.0

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351) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Saving as much money as possible (SAVEFUND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	126	4.1
2) Important	686	22.5
3) Somewhat important	1475	48.4
4) Not very important	677	22.2
5) Of no importance	81	2.7
Missing	42
TOTAL	3045	100.0

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352) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Keeping myself from being influenced by the world's values (MYVALUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	888	29.2
2) Important	1382	45.5
3) Somewhat important	553	18.2
4) Not very important	156	5.1
5) Of no importance	60	2
Missing	48
TOTAL	3039	100.0

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353) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Being free to do what I want to do (FREEDOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	201	6.6
2) Important	837	27.5
3) Somewhat important	1366	44.8
4) Not very important	574	18.8
5) Of no importance	71	2.3
Missing	38
TOTAL	3049	100.0

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354) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Using my resources for the good of others (OTHRGOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	706	23.3
2) Important	1726	56.9
3) Somewhat important	547	18
4) Not very important	49	1.6
5) Of no importance	4	.1
Missing	55
TOTAL	3032	100.0

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355) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Getting the nicest home and furnishings I can afford (NICESTUF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	30	1
2) Important	208	6.9
3) Somewhat important	1013	33.4
4) Not very important	1472	48.5
5) Of no importance	313	10.3
Missing	51
TOTAL	3036	100.0

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356) What are the values (ideals, standards, life goals) that guide the life and thought of Mennonite and BIC church members? A check of the following list will help answer this question. For each item in the left column, circle the number of the answer column that indicates how important the item is in your own life and thought. - Improving myself through formal education and/or self-study (MYSTUDY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	482	15.8
2) Important	1368	44.9
3) Somewhat important	936	30.7
4) Not very important	224	7.3
5) Of no importance	39	1.3
Missing	36
TOTAL	3049	100.0

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357) Here are items that indicate the degree of one's identity with one's religious or ethnic group. Circle the code which best indicates your agreement or disagreement with the statement. - One of the best ways to ensure that the Mennonite way of life is perpetuated is through Mennonite schools. (MENNWAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	190	6.2
2) Agree	1219	39.9
3) Uncertain	757	24.8
4) Disagree	809	26.5
5) Strongly disagree	81	2.7
Missing	32
TOTAL	3056	100.0

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358) Here are items that indicate the degree of one's identity with one's religious or ethnic group. Circle the code which best indicates your agreement or disagreement with the statement. - Every Mennonite family should subscribe to at least one or more Mennonite newspapers or magazines. (MENNNEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	279	9.1
2) Agree	1624	53
3) Uncertain	594	19.4
4) Disagree	513	16.8
5) Strongly disagree	52	1.7
Missing	25
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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359) Here are items that indicate the degree of one's identity with one's religious or ethnic group. Circle the code which best indicates your agreement or disagreement with the statement. - Mennonites should make an honest attempt to learn their ethnic language if they have one. (MENNETHN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	83	2.7
2) Agree	800	26.3
3) Uncertain	988	32.5
4) Disagree	1031	33.9
5) Strongly disagree	141	4.6
Missing	44
TOTAL	3043	100.0

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360) Here are items that indicate the degree of one's identity with one's religious or ethnic group. Circle the code which best indicates your agreement or disagreement with the statement. - Unless a Mennonite has good reasons, he/she should not, under any circumstances, marry anyone outside the Mennonite (or BIC) church. (MARRMENN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	63	2.1
2) Agree	353	11.6
3) Uncertain	443	14.5
4) Disagree	1599	52.4
5) Strongly disagree	593	19.4
Missing	35
TOTAL	3051	100.0

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361) Here are items that indicate the degree of one's identity with one's religious or ethnic group. Circle the code which best indicates your agreement or disagreement with the statement. - It is important for me to have mostly Mennonites as close friends. (MYFRIEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	31	1
2) Agree	429	14
3) Uncertain	353	11.6
4) Disagree	1707	55.9
5) Strongly disagree	536	17.5
Missing	31
TOTAL	3056	100.0

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362) Here are items that indicate the degree of one's identity with one's religious or ethnic group. Circle the code which best indicates your agreement or disagreement with the statement. - My family seems to take a less favorable attitude toward my friends who are of a non-Mennonite (or non-BIC) background. (NONMENN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	19	.6
2) Agree	212	7
3) Uncertain	372	12.3
4) Disagree	1814	59.9
5) Strongly disagree	610	20.2
Missing	60
TOTAL	3027	100.0

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363) Here are items that indicate the degree of one's identity with one's religious or ethnic group. Circle the code which best indicates your agreement or disagreement with the statement. - Mennonite organizations seem to be too concerned with narrow issues instead of the important issues of the world. (MENNORGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	82	2.7
2) Agree	538	17.6
3) Uncertain	1069	35.1
4) Disagree	1238	40.6
5) Strongly disagree	122	4
Missing	38
TOTAL	3049	100.0

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364) Here are items that indicate the degree of one's identity with one's religious or ethnic group. Circle the code which best indicates your agreement or disagreement with the statement. - Parents who discourage dating with non-Mennonites do a disservice to their children. (DATEOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	194	6.4
2) Agree	1099	36
3) Uncertain	733	24
4) Disagree	904	29.6
5) Strongly disagree	124	4.1
Missing	33
TOTAL	3054	100.0

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365) Here are items that indicate the degree of one's identity with one's religious or ethnic group. Circle the code which best indicates your agreement or disagreement with the statement. - Mennonite organizations are wonderful because they allow me to take an active part in the affairs of my group. (POWERORG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	121	4
2) Agree	1692	55.5
3) Uncertain	969	31.8
4) Disagree	228	7.5
5) Strongly disagree	37	1.2
Missing	39
TOTAL	3047	100.0

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366) Here are items that indicate the degree of one's identity with one's religious or ethnic group. Circle the code which best indicates your agreement or disagreement with the statement. - An education in a Mennonite school (any level) is one of the most important gifts a family can give to its children. (MENNEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	220	7.2
2) Agree	951	31.1
3) Uncertain	896	29.3
4) Disagree	831	27.2
5) Strongly disagree	158	5.2
Missing	30
TOTAL	3056	100.0

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367) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Did volunteer work for the church or community agencies (VOLUNTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	1030	34
2) Occasionally	1300	42.9
3) Once or a few times	539	17.8
4) Never	160	5.3
Missing	58
TOTAL	3029	100.0

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368) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Was beaten or otherwise physically abused as a child (CHLDABUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	26	.9
2) Occasionally	71	2.3
3) Once or a few times	185	6.1
4) Never	2759	90.7
Missing	46
TOTAL	3041	100.0

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369) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Was sexually molested or abused as a child (CHLDMLST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	13	.4
2) Occasionally	23	.8
3) Once or a few times	156	5.1
4) Never	2854	93.7
Missing	41
TOTAL	3046	100.0

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370) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Was beaten or abused by a spouse (BEATENSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	11	.4
2) Occasionally	28	.9
3) Once or a few times	80	2.6
4) Never	2907	96.1
Missing	60
TOTAL	3026	100.0

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371) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Visited a person who was sick or a shut-in, not a relative (SEESICK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	720	23.8
2) Occasionally	1466	48.4
3) Once or a few times	725	24
4) Never	116	3.8
Missing	61
TOTAL	3027	100.0

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372) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Bought tickets in a state lottery (LOTTTKS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	64	2.1
2) Occasionally	298	9.8
3) Once or a few times	622	20.4
4) Never	2059	67.7
Missing	43
TOTAL	3043	100.0

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373) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Consulted a horoscope or signs of the zodiac before making decisions (ZODIAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	9	.3
2) Occasionally	32	1.1
3) Once or a few times	129	4.2
4) Never	2876	94.4
Missing	40
TOTAL	3046	100.0

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374) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Saw an X-rated movie within the past year (XMOVIE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	5	.2
2) Occasionally	53	1.7
3) Once or a few times	329	10.8
4) Never	2658	87.3
Missing	41
TOTAL	3045	100.0

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375) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Was forced into having sexual intercourse (FORCESEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	3	.1
2) Occasionally	15	.5
3) Once or a few times	88	2.9
4) Never	2939	96.5
Missing	41
TOTAL	3045	100.0

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376) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Followed a regular physical exercise program (other than at work) (EXERCISE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	618	20.3
2) Occasionally	868	28.5
3) Once or a few times	758	24.9
4) Never	800	26.3
Missing	43
TOTAL	3044	100.0

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377) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Avoided certain foods that are not good for my health (HLTHFOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	1126	37.2
2) Occasionally	1196	39.5
3) Once or a few times	489	16.1
4) Never	219	7.2
Missing	57
TOTAL	3030	100.0

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378) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Withheld part of my federal taxes in lieu of government military expenditures (NOPAYTAX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	5	.2
2) Occasionally	22	.7
3) Once or a few times	43	1.4
4) Never	2962	97.7
Missing	54
TOTAL	3032	100.0

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379) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Failed to report all income for tax purposes (REPORTAX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	14	.5
2) Occasionally	61	2
3) Once or a few times	356	11.7
4) Never	2604	85.8
Missing	52
TOTAL	3035	100.0

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380) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Had sexual intercourse before marriage (SXPREMAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	140	4.7
2) Occasionally	318	10.6
3) Once or a few times	596	19.8
4) Never	1954	65
Missing	78
TOTAL	3008	100.0

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381) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - While married, had sexual intercourse with someone not my spouse (AFFAIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	1	0
2) Occasionally	18	.6
3) Once or a few times	130	4.3
4) Never	2867	95.1
Missing	71
TOTAL	3016	100.0

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382) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Engaged in homosexual acts (HOMOSEX)

	TOTAL	%
2) Occasionally	11	.4
3) Once or a few times	46	1.5
4) Never	2992	98.1
Missing	38
TOTAL	3049	100.0

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383) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Had an abortion (planned) (HADABORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	1	0
2) Occasionally	2	.1
3) Once or a few times	44	1.5
4) Never	2980	98.4
Missing	60
TOTAL	3027	100.0

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384) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Took part in social dancing (SOCDANCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	268	8.8
2) Occasionally	738	24.2
3) Once or a few times	685	22.5
4) Never	1353	44.4
Missing	43
TOTAL	3044	100.0

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385) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Use cocaine or crack (USEDRUGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	1	0
2) Occasionally	4	.1
3) Once or a few times	35	1.1
4) Never	3007	98.7
Missing	40
TOTAL	3047	100.0

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386) Our Christianity consists not only of our beliefs and attitudes but also the way we live our daily lives--our accomplishments and our failures. For each item, indicate how often you have experienced the item. - Lived unmarried with a person of the opposite sex in intimate relationships (LIVEWITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	26	.9
2) Occasionally	17	.6
3) Once or a few times	108	3.6
4) Never	2874	95
Missing	62
TOTAL	3025	100.0

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387) What is your sexual orientation? (SEXPREF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Heterosexual	2583	96.7
2) Bisexual	82	3.1
3) Homosexual	7	.3
Missing	415
TOTAL	2672	100.0

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388) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - There is a clear difference between the "kingdom of God" and the "kingdom of this world." (KINGDOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1333	43.9
2) Agree	1463	48.2
3) Uncertain	166	5.5
4) Disagree	59	1.9
5) Strongly disagree	15	.5
Missing	50
TOTAL	3036	100.0

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389) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - Christians should avoid involvements in the "kingdom of this world" as much as possible. (NOTWORLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	443	14.6
2) Agree	1328	43.8
3) Uncertain	481	15.8
4) Disagree	709	23.4
5) Strongly disagree	74	2.4
Missing	52
TOTAL	3035	100.0

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390) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - It's not really the business of the church to be directly involved in my personal affairs. (PERSONAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	63	2.1
2) Agree	667	22
3) Uncertain	526	17.3
4) Disagree	1578	52
5) Strongly disagree	200	6.6
Missing	53
TOTAL	3034	100.0

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391) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - For me to be a church member means to give and receive mutual admonition about how we live our lives. (ADMONISH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	316	10.4
2) Agree	1982	65.4
3) Uncertain	450	14.9
4) Disagree	261	8.6
5) Strongly disagree	20	.7
Missing	57
TOTAL	3029	100.0

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392) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - In the last analysis faith is a private matter for each to decide and practice oneself. (FAITHPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	228	7.6
2) Agree	1427	47.4
3) Uncertain	331	11
4) Disagree	864	28.7
5) Strongly disagree	162	5.4
Missing	75
TOTAL	3012	100.0

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393) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - It is important for our churches to state publicly what they believe to be the will of God in ethical and moral matters. (GODSWILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	697	23
2) Agree	2054	67.8
3) Uncertain	199	6.6
4) Disagree	70	2.3
5) Strongly disagree	9	.3
Missing	58
TOTAL	3029	100.0

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394) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - Using the latest technological advances is usually the best way to get the job done. (NEWTECH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	77	2.5
2) Agree	731	24.2
3) Uncertain	941	31.1
4) Disagree	1195	39.5
5) Strongly disagree	78	2.6
Missing	64
TOTAL	3022	100.0

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395) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - Legislative proposals that would require prayer in the public schools should be rejected. (NOPRAYER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	133	4.4
2) Agree	641	21.3
3) Uncertain	600	19.9
4) Disagree	1271	42.2
5) Strongly disagree	369	12.2
Missing	72
TOTAL	3014	100.0

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396) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - Modern technological achievements have had destructive consequences for the natural environment in which we live. (ENVIRON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	428	14.3
2) Agree	1686	56.3
3) Uncertain	579	19.3
4) Disagree	267	8.9
5) Strongly disagree	36	1.2
Missing	90
TOTAL	2996	100.0

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397) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - Evangelism has so many negative connotations that we shouldn't even use the term. (NEGEVANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	28	.9
2) Agree	229	7.6
3) Uncertain	604	20.1
4) Disagree	1746	58
5) Strongly disagree	403	13.4
Missing	77
TOTAL	3010	100.0

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398) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - There is no great tension between church and world, between the commandments of Christ and the laws of my society. (NOTTENSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	30	1
2) Agree	202	6.7
3) Uncertain	306	10.2
4) Disagree	1693	56.3
5) Strongly disagree	777	25.8
Missing	78
TOTAL	3008	100.0

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399) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - We should become more critical of the myriad of secular messages intruding upon our consciousness every day. (CRITMESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	587	19.6
2) Agree	1747	58.5
3) Uncertain	508	17
4) Disagree	112	3.7
5) Strongly disagree	34	1.1
Missing	98
TOTAL	2988	100.0

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400) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - When engaged in scientific endeavor, a scientist who is also a Christian must nevertheless suspend personal beliefs in the supernatural. (SCIENTST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	57	1.9
2) Agree	327	11
3) Uncertain	640	21.5
4) Disagree	1329	44.7
5) Strongly disagree	622	20.9
Missing	112
TOTAL	2975	100.0

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401) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - The fact that the world has not come to an end as predicted in the New Testament probably means that it never really will. (WORLDEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	21	.7
2) Agree	40	1.3
3) Uncertain	146	4.8
4) Disagree	1283	42.4
5) Strongly disagree	1537	50.8
Missing	60
TOTAL	3027	100.0

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402) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - Religious belief and moral conviction are plausible and justifiable only if they stand up to the rigors of logic and reason. (MORALOGI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	41	1.4
2) Agree	269	9
3) Uncertain	484	16.3
4) Disagree	1403	47.1
5) Strongly disagree	779	26.2
Missing	111
TOTAL	2976	100.0

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403) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - My doubts about traditional Christianity are so serious that I am unable to pray to God. (DOUBTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	16	.5
2) Agree	34	1.1
3) Uncertain	83	2.8
4) Disagree	1312	43.6
5) Strongly disagree	1561	51.9
Missing	80
TOTAL	3006	100.0

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404) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - I am moving toward a world view that this life, the life experienced through our senses, is all there is. (THISLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	18	.6
2) Agree	43	1.4
3) Uncertain	191	6.4
4) Disagree	977	32.7
5) Strongly disagree	1762	58.9
Missing	96
TOTAL	2991	100.0

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405) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - I tend to discount or rationalize the nature miracles described in the New Testament, such as walking on water and turning water into wine. (MIRACLS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	32	1.1
2) Agree	140	4.7
3) Uncertain	166	5.5
4) Disagree	1175	39.2
5) Strongly disagree	1484	49.5
Missing	91
TOTAL	2997	100.0

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406) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - There is an inner contradiction between following Christ and the exercise of leadership in government. (CHRISTGO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	107	3.6
2) Agree	797	26.7
3) Uncertain	923	30.9
4) Disagree	903	30.2
5) Strongly disagree	257	8.6
Missing	100
TOTAL	2987	100.0

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407) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - I believe that the pursuit of pleasure is a valid way to keep some balance and enjoyment in my life. (BALANCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	71	2.4
2) Agree	929	30.9
3) Uncertain	560	18.6
4) Disagree	1128	37.5
5) Strongly disagree	319	10.6
Missing	79
TOTAL	3007	100.0

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408) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - The phrase, "if it feels good, do it," is a good principle of life for the Christian today. (JUSTDOIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	19	.6
2) Agree	84	2.8
3) Uncertain	143	4.7
4) Disagree	1269	42
5) Strongly disagree	1510	49.9
Missing	62
TOTAL	3025	100.0

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409) Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - One's own religion should be more a matter of personal choice than directed by churchly doctrines and standards of behavior. (NODOCTRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	156	5.2
2) Agree	877	29.1
3) Uncertain	424	14.1
4) Disagree	1205	39.9
5) Strongly disagree	355	11.8
Missing	71
TOTAL	3017	100.0

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410) Following are some things that influence people to give money to church and charitable causes. Circle the numbers in front of the three items that influence you most in your decisions about giving. (GIVING1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A sense of Christian duty to give	2584	84.6
2) Being presented with specific needs	253	8.3
3) A sense of gratitude for God's love and goodness	197	6.4
4) Habit or custom over a period of time	9	.3
5) The church's or the pastor's urging to give	2	.1
6) To obtain tax benefits	3	.1
7) Other (please specify):	7	.2
Missing	32
TOTAL	3055	100.0

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411) Following are some things that influence people to give money to church and charitable causes. Circle the numbers in front of the three items that influence you most in your decisions about giving. (GIVING2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Being presented with specific needs	1883	70.3
3) A sense of gratitude for God's love and goodness	722	27
4) Habit or custom over a period of time	61	2.3
5) The church's or the pastor's urging to give	8	.3
7) Other (please specify):	5	.2
Missing	408
TOTAL	2679	100.0

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412) Following are some things that influence people to give money to church and charitable causes. Circle the numbers in front of the three items that influence you most in your decisions about giving. (GIVING3)

	TOTAL	%
3) A sense of gratitude for God's love and goodness	1608	61.6
4) Habit or custom over a period of time	601	23
5) The church's or the pastor's urging to give	123	4.7
6) To obtain tax benefits	212	8.1
7) Other (please specify):	67	2.6
Missing	476
TOTAL	2611	100.0

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413) Which is closest to your pattern of giving money to church budget and offerings? (CHBUDGET)

	TOTAL	%
1) I give a planned amount (per week, month, or year).	2036	67.2
2) I give irregular amounts, fairly often.	574	18.9
3) I give irregular amounts, occasionally during the year.	334	11
4) I seldom or never give.	87	2.9
Missing	56
TOTAL	3031	100.0

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414) On the basis of your knowledge of what your district and denominational church agencies are doing, how satisfied are you with the way the money contributed to these agencies is being used? (USEMONEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	528	17.4
2) Satisfied	1708	56.2
3) Somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied	726	23.9
4) Dissatisfied	62	2
5) Very dissatisfied	15	.5
Missing	48
TOTAL	3039	100.0

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415) Of the money given in congregational offerings, there appears to be some shift in the direction of a larger proportion going to local congregations and a smaller proportion going to church agencies beyond the congregation. Do you tend to favor or disfavor such a trend? (LOCALCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	950	31.1
2) Disfavor	823	27
3) Uncertain	1277	41.9
Missing	36
TOTAL	3050	100.0

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416) Some persons appear to favor giving their money to designated causes rather than to a church budget which distributes to all causes. Which do you tend to favor? (GIVETO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Giving to a unified church budget	1444	47.7
2) Giving to designated causes	682	22.5
3) It makes no difference to me--I'll give the same either way.	903	29.8
Missing	59
TOTAL	3029	100.0

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417) Have you prepared a will? (WILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2051	67.1
2) No	1004	32.9
Missing	32
TOTAL	3055	100.0

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418) If you have prepared a will, have you included a provision that would benefit the church (local, district, or denominational) or a church-sponsored agency? (BENEFIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	710	35.3
2) No	1303	64.7
Missing	1074
TOTAL	2013	100.0

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419) How much did you, together with the other family members in your household, give to church and charitable causes in 1988? Circle the number of the category indicating your best estimate: (GIVING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nothing	16	.5
2) $1-99	103	3.4
3) $100-499	297	9.8
4) $500-999	354	11.7
5) $1,000-1,499	361	11.9
6) $1,500-1,999	287	9.5
7) $2,000-4,999	939	31
8) $5,000-9,999	318	10.5
9) $10,000 or over	94	3.1
10) No information	264	8.7
Missing	54
TOTAL	3033	100.0

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420) Of the amount you have indicated above, how much was given to non-denominational causes such as "faith" missions, radio and TV programs, Gideons, etc.? (CAUSES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nothing	964	32
2) Under $100	776	25.8
3) $100-199	371	12.3
4) $200-499	286	9.5
5) $500-999	148	4.9
6) $1,000-1,999	100	3.3
7) $2,000 and over	74	2.5
8) No information	293	9.7
Missing	74
TOTAL	3012	100.0

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421) Tithing is generally understood to mean giving at least one-tenth of one's net income to church and charitable causes. Which of the following would you include in your views on tithing? Circle one or more responses, and write in the blank space any other opinion which you hold. - The church should urge all members to tithe. (ALLTITHE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1510	49.3
1) Yes	1551	50.7
Missing	26
TOTAL	3061	100.0

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422) Tithing is generally understood to mean giving at least one-tenth of one's net income to church and charitable causes. Which of the following would you include in your views on tithing? Circle one or more responses, and write in the blank space any other opinion which you hold. - Tithing is legalistic and not in harmony with the ideal of Christian freedom. (NOTITHE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2975	97.2
1) Yes	87	2.8
Missing	26
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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423) Tithing is generally understood to mean giving at least one-tenth of one's net income to church and charitable causes. Which of the following would you include in your views on tithing? Circle one or more responses, and write in the blank space any other opinion which you hold. - The tithe is a Biblical standard which all Christians should accept as a guide for giving. (TITHEBIB)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	1276	41.7
1) Yes	1786	58.3
Missing	26
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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424) Tithing is generally understood to mean giving at least one-tenth of one's net income to church and charitable causes. Which of the following would you include in your views on tithing? Circle one or more responses, and write in the blank space any other opinion which you hold. - God expects the tithe and any voluntary giving begins only when one goes beyond the tithe. (MORETITH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2217	72.4
1) Yes	844	27.6
Missing	26
TOTAL	3061	100.0

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425) Tithing is generally understood to mean giving at least one-tenth of one's net income to church and charitable causes. Which of the following would you include in your views on tithing? Circle one or more responses, and write in the blank space any other opinion which you hold. - Although tithing is a worthy goal, no one should feel guilty if they give less. (LESSTITH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2153	70.3
1) Yes	909	29.7
Missing	26
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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426) Tithing is generally understood to mean giving at least one-tenth of one's net income to church and charitable causes. Which of the following would you include in your views on tithing? Circle one or more responses, and write in the blank space any other opinion which you hold. - In prompting giving, the church should not refer to tithing. (NOTTITHE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2940	96
1) Yes	121	4
Missing	26
TOTAL	3061	100.0

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427) Tithing is generally understood to mean giving at least one-tenth of one's net income to church and charitable causes. Which of the following would you include in your views on tithing? Circle one or more responses, and write in the blank space any other opinion which you hold. - What church members give is their own business and the church should not urge any standard upon them. (OWNTITHE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2669	87.2
1) Yes	393	12.8
Missing	26
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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428) Tithing is generally understood to mean giving at least one-tenth of one's net income to church and charitable causes. Which of the following would you include in your views on tithing? Circle one or more responses, and write in the blank space any other opinion which you hold. - It is not right to expect all members to give similar proportions. (SIMTITHE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2134	69.7
1) Yes	927	30.3
Missing	26
TOTAL	3061	100.0

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429) Tithing is generally understood to mean giving at least one-tenth of one's net income to church and charitable causes. Which of the following would you include in your views on tithing? Circle one or more responses, and write in the blank space any other opinion which you hold. - Other (please specify): (OTHTITHE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2882	94.1
1) Yes	180	5.9
Missing	26
TOTAL	3062	100.0

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430) Which of the following best expresses your opinion about cooperation between the various Mennonite and Brethren in Christ denominations? (COOPERAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) There should be no cooperative activities at all.	46	1.5
2) There should be fewer cooperative activities than there now are.	55	1.8
3) Cooperation should be maintained about at current levels.	957	32
4) Cooperative activities and programs should be gradually increased as specific needs for cooperation arise.	1355	45.2
5) Every effort should be made toward eventual integration of as many programs and institutions as possible.	582	19.4
Missing	93
TOTAL	2995	100.0

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431) Which statement best expresses your opinion about your congregation engaging in cooperative programs and activities with churches of other denominations (Mennonite or non-Mennonite) in your local community? (COOPCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Such activities should be avoided, as they might do more harm than good.	67	2.2
2) There should be fewer cooperative activities than there are now.	36	1.2
3) Some cooperative activities could be engaged in with proper caution.	944	31.5
4) Cooperative programs and activities should be actively encouraged.	1360	45.3
5) Our congregation should make all efforts to plan and promote such inter-church cooperation.	593	19.8
Missing	86
TOTAL	3000	100.0

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432) Would you like to see your own denomination unite with some other Mennonite or Brethren in Christ group? (UNITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	596	19.6
2) No	1026	33.7
3) Uncertain	1419	46.7
Missing	45
TOTAL	3041	100.0

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433) If you answered "yes," to the above question, what other denomination would you prefer? Name of denomination: (DENOM)

	TOTAL	%
9) All Mennonite and BIC churches	40	10.6
10) General Conference	145	38.3
11) Mennonite Brethren	22	5.8
12) Evangelical Mennonite	4	1.1
13) (Old) Mennonite Church	85	22.4
15) Old Order Mennonite (and Wisler Mennonite)	2	.5
18) Brethren in Christ	32	8.4
21) Evangelical Mennonite Conference (KMB)	2	.5
30) Brethren	13	3.4
44) Methodist (including Evangelical United Brethren, Wesleyan)	4	1.1
45) United Church of Christ (Cong. Christian, Cong., Evangelical and Reformed)	1	.3
49) Other "mainline" Protestant (CMA, Plymouth Brethren, Christian, Alliance, Non-denominational, Disciples of Christ, Moravian)	2	.5
50) Baptist	9	2.4
51) Church of God	2	.5
54) Missionary	2	.5
55) Pentecostal	4	1.1
56) Apostolic Christian	1	.3
57) Assembly of God	3	.8
59) Other fundamentalist, evangelical free, or sect groups	3	.8
60) Catholic	1	.3
93)	2	.5
Missing	2711
TOTAL	379	100.0

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434) Would you prefer that the word "Mennonite" (or "Brethren in Christ") not be used as a part of the name of your local congregation? (NAMEMENN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	283	9.4
2) No	2310	76.4
3) Uncertain	432	14.3
Missing	63
TOTAL	3025	100.0

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435) There appears to be some tendency for American and Canadian Mennonite church conferences and boards to develop increasing national identity and separate programs, with decreasing joint activity across national boundaries. Do you tend to favor it or disfavor it? (NOJOINT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I favor it.	329	10.8
2) I disfavor it.	1031	34
3) I am undecided.	1675	55.2
Missing	51
TOTAL	3035	100.0

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436) How satisfied or dissatisfied are you, in general, with the program and emphases of the Mennonite Central Committee? (HAPPYCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	567	18.5
2) Satisfied	1503	49.1
3) Partly satisfied, partly dissatisfied	433	14.2
4) Dissatisfied	43	1.4
5) Very dissatisfied	28	.9
6) No opinion	484	15.8
Missing	28
TOTAL	3058	100.0

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437) The Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) has gradually developed as a grass roots ministry coordinated by the Mennonite Central Committee. How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the MDS program as it presently exists? (MDSBYMCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	550	18
2) Satisfied	1856	60.8
3) Partly satisfied, partly dissatisfied	146	4.8
4) Dissatisfied	7	.2
5) Very dissatisfied	2	.1
6) No opinion	493	16.1
Missing	31
TOTAL	3054	100.0

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438) The Mennonite Central Committee maintains offices in Washington, D.C. and in Ottawa, Canada in order to present the concerns of our churches on matters of war and peace, the draft, and various social issues. Do you tend to favor or to disfavor this type of contact with the national government? (MCCGOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) I tend to favor it.	2194	71.8
2) I tend to disfavor it.	132	4.3
3) I am neutral on this.	397	13
4) I have no opinion.	331	10.8
Missing	34
TOTAL	3054	100.0

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439) Given our affluent twentieth century society and the availability of many commercial insurance companies, which statement best expresses your view of the need of mutual aid programs within the framework of the church; such as offered by Mennonite Mutual Aid (MMA)? (INSURANC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mutual aid is no longer needed.	69	2.9
2) Mutual aid is needed but it is not practical for the church to provide it.	210	8.9
3) Mutual aid is needed but can best be given only at the local congregational level.	278	11.8
4) Mutual aid is needed at the local level and in church-wide sharing programs.	1802	76.4
Missing	728
TOTAL	2359	100.0

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440) Following are six types of insurance and investment programs. Circle one or more column numbers for each, indicating your family's involvement in each type. - Health insurance (HLTHINS)

	TOTAL	%
1) With MMA	704	28.4
2) With another company	570	23
3) Provided through your employer	1068	43
4) Don't have any	86	3.5
5) Don't know	55	2.2
Missing	603
TOTAL	2483	100.0

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441) Following are six types of insurance and investment programs. Circle one or more column numbers for each, indicating your family's involvement in each type. - Life insurance (LIFEINS)

	TOTAL	%
1) With MMA	101	4.3
2) With another company	1123	47.9
3) Provided through your employer	643	27.4
4) Don't have any	379	16.2
5) Don't know	97	4.1
Missing	744
TOTAL	2343	100.0

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442) Following are six types of insurance and investment programs. Circle one or more column numbers for each, indicating your family's involvement in each type. - Auto insurance (AUTOINS)

	TOTAL	%
1) With MMA	437	17.7
2) With another company	1883	76.3
3) Provided through your employer	35	1.4
4) Don't have any	55	2.2
5) Don't know	57	2.3
Missing	620
TOTAL	2467	100.0

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443) Following are six types of insurance and investment programs. Circle one or more column numbers for each, indicating your family's involvement in each type. - Long-term care insurance (CAREINS)

	TOTAL	%
1) With MMA	68	3.2
2) With another company	316	15
3) Provided through your employer	369	17.5
4) Don't have any	1062	50.3
5) Don't know	295	14
Missing	977
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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444) Following are six types of insurance and investment programs. Circle one or more column numbers for each, indicating your family's involvement in each type. - Annuity or other retirement plan (RETIREMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) With MMA	177	7.9
2) With another company	695	31
3) Provided through your employer	651	29
4) Don't have any	573	25.5
5) Don't know	149	6.6
Missing	842
TOTAL	2245	100.0

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445) Following are six types of insurance and investment programs. Circle one or more column numbers for each, indicating your family's involvement in each type. - Mutual Fund (investment) (MUTUALFD)

	TOTAL	%
1) With MMA	43	2
2) With another company	707	32.8
3) Provided through your employer	103	4.8
4) Don't have any	1072	49.7
5) Don't know	230	10.7
Missing	932
TOTAL	2155	100.0

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446) When you make decisions regarding health insurance, which of these factors are important to you? Circle the five factors that are most important for you. (FACTOR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Company's ability to provide service	1686	72.6
2) Benefits	421	18.1
3) Cost	92	4
4) Company's commitment to me regardless of future health problems	44	1.9
5) Ethical investment guidelines	14	.6
6) Extra benefits, like catastrophe aid	3	.1
7) Financial strength of the company	2	.1
8) Mutual aid orientation	6	.3
9) Nonpressured sales approach	4	.2
12) Reputation	2	.1
14) Trustworthiness of the company	4	.2
16) Company operated by the church	9	.4
17) Other: (Please specify)	35	1.5
Missing	764
TOTAL	2322	100.0

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447) When you make decisions regarding health insurance, which of these factors are important to you? Circle the five factors that are most important for you. (FACTOR2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Benefits	1336	59.9
3) Cost	591	26.5
4) Company's commitment to me regardless of future health problems	134	6
5) Ethical investment guidelines	45	2
6) Extra benefits, like catastrophe aid	34	1.5
7) Financial strength of the company	17	.8
8) Mutual aid orientation	27	1.2
9) Nonpressured sales approach	14	.6
10) Options	5	.2
11) Proximity of the company to me	1	0
12) Reputation	14	.6
13) Size of the company	1	0
14) Trustworthiness of the company	9	.4
15) Wellness emphasis	1	0
16) Company operated by the church	1	0
17) Other: (Please specify)	2	.1
Missing	856
TOTAL	2232	100.0

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448) When you make decisions regarding health insurance, which of these factors are important to you? Circle the five factors that are most important for you. (FACTOR3)

	TOTAL	%
3) Cost	1173	53.4
4) Company's commitment to me regardless of future health problems	353	16.1
5) Ethical investment guidelines	125	5.7
6) Extra benefits, like catastrophe aid	82	3.7
7) Financial strength of the company	128	5.8
8) Mutual aid orientation	95	4.3
9) Nonpressured sales approach	71	3.2
10) Options	43	2
11) Proximity of the company to me	16	.7
12) Reputation	47	2.1
13) Size of the company	3	.1
14) Trustworthiness of the company	45	2
15) Wellness emphasis	6	.3
16) Company operated by the church	8	.4
17) Other: (Please specify)	1	0
Missing	890
TOTAL	2196	100.0

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449) When you make decisions regarding health insurance, which of these factors are important to you? Circle the five factors that are most important for you. (FACTOR4)

	TOTAL	%
4) Company's commitment to me regardless of future health problems	624	29.6
5) Ethical investment guidelines	74	3.5
6) Extra benefits, like catastrophe aid	182	8.6
7) Financial strength of the company	252	11.9
8) Mutual aid orientation	147	7
9) Nonpressured sales approach	138	6.5
10) Options	81	3.8
11) Proximity of the company to me	29	1.4
12) Reputation	288	13.6
13) Size of the company	24	1.1
14) Trustworthiness of the company	208	9.9
15) Wellness emphasis	42	2
16) Company operated by the church	18	.9
17) Other: (Please specify)	3	.1
Missing	976
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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450) When you make decisions regarding health insurance, which of these factors are important to you? Circle the five factors that are most important for you. (FACTOR5)

	TOTAL	%
2) Benefits	2	.1
5) Ethical investment guidelines	48	2.4
6) Extra benefits, like catastrophe aid	84	4.1
7) Financial strength of the company	161	7.9
8) Mutual aid orientation	104	5.1
9) Nonpressured sales approach	84	4.1
10) Options	52	2.6
11) Proximity of the company to me	18	.9
12) Reputation	213	10.5
13) Size of the company	30	1.5
14) Trustworthiness of the company	795	39.1
15) Wellness emphasis	150	7.4
16) Company operated by the church	263	12.9
17) Other: (Please specify)	28	1.4
Missing	1057
TOTAL	2032	100.0

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451) Weighting factor (WTFACTOR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		1.001	0.456

452) Church (for use with on-line analysis) (I-CHURCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) MC	1394	45.2
1) GCMC	827	26.8
2) MBC	560	18.1
3) BCC	255	8.3
4) EMC	51	1.7
TOTAL	3087	100.0

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453) Your gender (for use with on-line analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1431	46.7
2) Female	1636	53.3
Missing	19
TOTAL	3067	100.0

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454) Your age at last birthday: (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Under 30	552	18
1) 30 - 39	686	22.4
2) 40 - 49	522	17
3) 50 - 64	744	24.3
4) 65 & over	564	18.4
Missing	20
TOTAL	3068	100.0

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455) Your marital status: (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Single	424	13.8
1) Married	2463	79.9
2) Widowed	142	4.6
3) Div./Sep.	53	1.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	3082	100.0

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456) How much formal schooling have you had? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-EDUCATN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Lt HS grad	707	23
1) H.S. grad	845	27.5
2) Some coll.	562	18.3
3) Coll. grad	311	10.1
4) Grad schl	649	21.1
Missing	13
TOTAL	3074	100.0

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457) In what state, province, or foreign country are you presently living? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-WHERLIVE)

	TOTAL	%
0) U.S.	2094	68.6
1) Canada	946	31
2) Other	13	.4
Missing	34
TOTAL	3053	100.0

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458) If you circled 3 "White," what national background were your ancestors largely from before coming to Canada or the United States? (for use with on-line analysis) (I-NTNLTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Swiss/South German/Alsatian	1155	40
2) Dutch/North German/Prussian/Russian	1380	47.8
3) British	122	4.2
4) Other	229	7.9
Missing	202
TOTAL	2886	100.0

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459) Circle the code number for the figures that come closest to the combined l988 net income(before income taxes) of all members of your household living at home: (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
0) Lt 20K	626	22.2
1) 20-29K	727	25.7
2) 30-39K	530	18.8
3) 40-49K	400	14.2
4) 50K & up	543	19.2
Missing	261
TOTAL	2826	100.0

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460) (For American respondents) With which one of the following American political positions do you tend to be most in sympathy or agreement? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-POLPARTY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Democrat	403	25.1
1) Republican	1131	70.5
2) Independnt	71	4.4
Missing	1482
TOTAL	1605	100.0

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