Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2002 -- End-of-Life Issues, Elders

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1) Panel Identification Number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	510	50569.3	338

2) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person has an incurable disease? (ENDLIFE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	186	36.8
2) No	232	45.9
3) Not sure	87	17.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	505	100.0

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3) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person has dishonored his or her family? (ENDLIFE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	15	3.0
2) No	453	91.9
3) Not sure	25	5.1
Missing	18
TOTAL	493	100.0

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4) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person has gone bankrupt? (ENDLIFE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	11	2.2
2) No	464	93.9
3) Not sure	19	3.8
Missing	17
TOTAL	494	100.0

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5) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person is tired of living and ready to die? (ENDLIFE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	39	7.8
2) No	395	79.5
3) Not sure	63	12.7
Missing	14
TOTAL	497	100.0

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6) Do you think that the law should allow doctors to comply with the wishes of a dying patient in severe distress who asks to have his or her life ended, or not? (DRCOMPLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	234	46.2
2) No	171	33.8
3) Not sure	101	20.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	506	100.0

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7) If a member of your family were terminally ill and wanted to die, would you be willing to help him/her? (HELPILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	94	18.4
2) No	241	47.3
3) Not sure	175	34.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	510	100.0

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8) If you personally had a disease that could not be cured and were living in severe pain, would you consider committing suicide, or not? (CONSIDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	130	25.4
2) No	230	45.0
3) Not sure	151	29.5
TOTAL	511	100.0

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9) In the past five year, have you experienced the death of a family member or close friend? (DEATHFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	409	80.0
2) No	102	20.0
TOTAL	511	100.0

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10) [ASK ONLY IF DEATHFAM=1 "YES"]Was the death the result of a terminal illness, such as cancer or AIDS? (AIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	234	58.1
2) No	169	41.9
Missing	108
TOTAL	403	100.0

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11) Most people think about death sometimes. Do you think about death very often, often, fairly often, fairly seldom, or very seldom? (THINKDTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	11	2.2
2) Often	32	6.3
3) Fairly often	128	25.1
4) Fairly seldom	195	38.2
5) Very seldom	144	28.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	510	100.0

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12) Are you afraid to die, or not? (AFRAID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	32	6.3
2) No	388	75.9
3) Not sure	91	17.8
TOTAL	511	100.0

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13) Thinking about your own death, where do you think you are most likely to die? (DIEWHERE)

	TOTAL	%
1) In a hospital	75	14.7
2) In a nursing home	23	4.5
3) In a hospice	22	4.3
4) At home	133	26.1
5) Elsewhere (specify)	20	3.9
6) Not sure	237	46.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	510	100.0

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14) Here are some specific concerns people have about their own death. Please tell us to what extent you are fearful about the following regarding your own death? Dying in pain. (CONCRN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very fearful	59	11.8
2) Somewhat fearful	255	51.0
3) Not very fearful	130	26.0
4) Not at all fearful	39	7.8
5) Not sure	17	3.4
Missing	11
TOTAL	500	100.0

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15) Here are some specific concerns people have about their own death. Please tell us to what extent you are fearful about the following regarding your own death? Dying alone. (CONCRN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very fearful	31	6.2
2) Somewhat fearful	135	27.0
3) Not very fearful	180	36.0
4) Not at all fearful	131	26.2
5) Not sure	23	4.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	500	100.0

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16) Here are some specific concerns people have about their own death. Please tell us to what extent you are fearful about the following regarding your own death? Leaving your loved ones behind. (CONCRN3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very fearful	96	19.0
2) Somewhat fearful	152	30.2
3) Not very fearful	143	28.4
4) Not at all fearful	100	19.8
5) Not sure	13	2.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	504	100.0

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17) Here are some specific concerns people have about their own death. Please tell us to what extent you are fearful about the following regarding your own death? Not knowing what will happen to you after you die. (CONCRN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very fearful	7	1.4
2) Somewhat fearful	33	6.6
3) Not very fearful	103	20.6
4) Not at all fearful	344	68.7
5) Not sure	14	2.8
Missing	10
TOTAL	501	100.0

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18) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Emotional matters: having someone who will listen. (IMPRT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	189	38.0
2) Important	200	40.2
3) Somewhat important	85	17.1
4) Not important	23	4.6
Missing	14
TOTAL	497	100.0

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19) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Emotional matters: maintaining your dignity. (IMPRT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	237	47.3
2) Important	202	40.3
3) Somewhat important	51	10.2
4) Not important	11	2.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	501	100.0

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20) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Emotional matters: maintaining a sense of humor. (IMPRT3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	223	44.5
2) Important	211	42.1
3) Somewhat important	60	12.0
4) Not important	7	1.4
Missing	10
TOTAL	501	100.0

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21) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Emotional matters: being mentally aware. (IMPRT4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	231	46.2
2) Important	204	40.8
3) Somewhat important	51	10.2
4) Not important	14	2.8
Missing	11
TOTAL	500	100.0

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22) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Emotional matters: having a chance to say goodbye to important people in your life. (IMPRT5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	258	51.5
2) Important	167	33.3
3) Somewhat important	62	12.4
4) Not important	14	2.8
Missing	10
TOTAL	501	100.0

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23) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Medical matters: knowing what to expect about your physical condition. (IMPRT6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	276	55.0
2) Important	184	36.7
3) Somewhat important	36	7.2
4) Not important	6	1.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	502	100.0

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24) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Medical matters: trusting your doctor. (IMPRT7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	351	69.6
2) Important	135	26.8
3) Somewhat important	15	3.0
4) Not important	3	0.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	504	100.0

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25) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Medical matters: being kept clean. (IMPRT8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	273	54.5
2) Important	189	37.7
3) Somewhat important	33	6.6
4) Not important	6	1.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	501	100.0

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26) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Medical matters: having a nurse with whom you feel comfortable. (IMPRT9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	221	44.5
2) Important	209	42.1
3) Somewhat important	62	12.5
4) Not important	5	1.0
Missing	14
TOTAL	497	100.0

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27) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: coming to peace with God. (IMPRT10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	412	82.2
2) Important	78	15.6
3) Somewhat important	8	1.6
4) Not important	3	0.6
Missing	10
TOTAL	501	100.0

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28) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: coming to peace with other persons. (IMPRT11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	262	52.5
2) Important	186	37.3
3) Somewhat important	46	9.2
4) Not important	5	1.0
Missing	12
TOTAL	499	100.0

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29) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: praying. (IMPRT12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	363	72.0
2) Important	115	22.8
3) Somewhat important	21	4.2
4) Not important	5	1.0
Missing	7
TOTAL	504	100.0

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30) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: meeting with a minister. (IMPRT13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	191	38.2
2) Important	186	37.2
3) Somewhat important	108	21.6
4) Not important	15	3.0
Missing	11
TOTAL	500	100.0

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31) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: meeting with another spiritual guide. (IMPRT14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	57	11.5
2) Important	140	28.2
3) Somewhat important	153	30.8
4) Not important	147	29.6
Missing	14
TOTAL	497	100.0

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32) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: having a chance to talk about the meaning of death. (IMPRT15)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	87	17.4
2) Important	148	29.6
3) Somewhat important	176	35.2
4) Not important	89	17.8
Missing	11
TOTAL	500	100.0

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33) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Practical matters: having financial affairs in order. (IMPRT16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	306	61.2
2) Important	174	34.8
3) Somewhat important	17	3.4
4) Not important	3	0.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	500	100.0

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34) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Practical matters: not being a burden to your family. (IMPRT17)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	348	69.5
2) Important	133	26.5
3) Somewhat important	15	3.0
4) Not important	5	1.0
Missing	10
TOTAL	501	100.0

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35) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Practical matters: having funeral or memorial service arrangements planned. (IMPRT18)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	130	25.9
2) Important	178	35.5
3) Somewhat important	140	27.9
4) Not important	53	10.6
Missing	10
TOTAL	501	100.0

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36) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Practical matters: having someone to make decisions in the event that you cannot make them for yourself. (IMPRT19)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	290	57.7
2) Important	180	35.8
3) Somewhat important	28	5.6
4) Not important	5	1.0
Missing	8
TOTAL	503	100.0

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37) Do you have a will, or not? (WILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	437	86.5
2) No	68	13.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	505	100.0

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38) [ASK ONLY IF WILL=1 "YES"]When was it most recently updated? (WILLYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) 2000	38	10.8
1) 2001	31	8.8
2) 2002	43	12.3
60) 60	1	0.3
65) 65	1	0.3
68) 68	1	0.3
69) 69	1	0.3
70) 70	1	0.3
71) 71	1	0.3
74) 74	1	0.3
75) 75	5	1.4
76) 76	2	0.6
77) 77	2	0.6
78) 78	2	0.6
79) 79	2	0.6
80) 80	10	2.8
81) 81	1	0.3
82) 82	3	0.9
83) 83	2	0.6
84) 84	5	1.4
85) 85	11	3.1
86) 86	3	0.9
87) 87	2	0.6
88) 88	12	3.4
89) 89	3	0.9
90) 90	23	6.6
91) 91	6	1.7
92) 92	13	3.7
93) 93	12	3.4
94) 94	5	1.4
95) 95	20	5.7
96) 96	13	3.7
97) 97	13	3.7
98) 98	26	7.4
99) 99	36	10.3
Missing	160
TOTAL	351	100.0

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39) [ASK ONLY IF WILL=2 "NO"]Are you planning to write a will? (PLANWILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	61	77.2
2) No	11	13.9
3) Not sure	7	8.9
Missing	432
TOTAL	79	100.0

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40) Have you signed an organ donation card or otherwise indicated in writing your willingness to let your organs be taken after your death to transplant into others? (ORGDONOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	268	53.5
2) No	219	43.7
3) Not sure	14	2.8
Missing	10
TOTAL	501	100.0

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41) Do you have a living will written or a written document that you have given to your doctors or family members expressing your wishes about whether you want heroic measures to be taken on your behalf if you should become critically ill and could not make decisions on your own? (LIVWILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	298	59.0
2) No	204	40.4
3) Not sure	3	0.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	505	100.0

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42) Regarding the disposition of your body after death, would you prefer (if permitted in your state) that your body be: (BODY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Embalmed before earth burial?	153	30.3
2) Embalmed before entombment above ground?	10	2.0
3) Embalmed before cremation?	11	2.2
4) Cremated after death, without embalming?	194	38.4
5) Donated to medical research?	29	5.7
6) No preference	60	11.9
7) Not sure	48	9.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	505	100.0

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43) If you prefer cremation, would you prefer that your ashes be: (CREMATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Buried in the ground?	68	21.0
2) Placed in a columbarium (memorial vault)?	39	12.0
3) Kept by a family member or friend?	5	1.5
4) Scattered	92	28.4
5) No preference	73	22.5
6) Not sure	47	14.5
Missing	187
TOTAL	324	100.0

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44) [ASK ONLY IF CREMATE=4 "SCATTERED?"]At this location: (SCATERED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Specific place (e.g., family farm, island in Gulf, columbarium garden, etc.)	32	50.0
2) General place (e.g., mountains, sea, woods)	32	50.0
Missing	447
TOTAL	64	100.0

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45) What sort of service, if any, would you like to have after your death? (SERVICE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Funeral service (body/ashes present)	168	33.5
2) Memorial service (body/ashes not present)	261	52.1
3) No preference	53	10.6
4) Not sure	13	2.6
5) Don't want any sort of service	6	1.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	501	100.0

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46) Have you written out any plans or guidelines for your own funeral/memorial service? (PLANS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	85	17.1
2) No	411	82.9
Missing	15
TOTAL	496	100.0

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47) [ASK ONLY IF PLANS=1 "YES"]Have you given your pastor or another minister a copy of these plans? (PLANS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	16.8
2) No	109	83.2
Missing	380
TOTAL	131	100.0

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48) Who would you prefer preside at your own funeral/memorial service? (PRESIDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) My pastor	417	84.8
2) Another minister	29	5.9
3) No preference	19	3.9
4) Not sure	23	4.7
5) Other (specify)	4	0.8
Missing	19
TOTAL	492	100.0

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49) Where would you like this service to be? (LOCATION)

	TOTAL	%
1) At your home church	431	86.9
2) At another church	4	0.8
3) At a funeral home	23	4.6
4) No preference	23	4.6
5) Not sure	7	1.4
6) Other (specify)	8	1.6
Missing	15
TOTAL	496	100.0

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50) When would you prefer to have a committal (e.g., graveside) ceremony of your body/ashes? (COMMITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Before a funeral/memorial service	67	13.5
2) After a funeral/memorial service	217	43.8
3) No preference	71	14.3
4) Not sure	43	8.7
5) Don't want a committal ceremony	74	14.9
6) Not applicable	23	4.6
Missing	16
TOTAL	495	100.0

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51) If your body were present at your funeral/memorial service, would you want: (BODYSRVC)

	TOTAL	%
1) A closed casket	277	62.5
2) An open casket	58	13.1
3) No preference	75	16.9
4) Not sure	33	7.4
Missing	68
TOTAL	443	100.0

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52) [ASK ONLY IF BODYSRVC=1 "A CLOSED CASKET"]How would you prefer that it be presented? (PRESENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A flag draped over it	46	16.1
2) A pall or other drape	56	19.6
3) Nothing over it	80	28.0
4) Not sure	40	14.0
5) No preference	57	19.9
6) A personal item placed/draped on it	7	2.4
Missing	225
TOTAL	286	100.0

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53) Overall, would you prefer a funeral or memorial service that is: (PREFER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Traditional/mostly traditional	300	61.1
2) Contemporary/mostly contemporary	27	5.5
3) Split evenly between traditional/contemporary	111	22.6
4) No preference	37	7.5
5) Not sure	16	3.3
Missing	20
TOTAL	491	100.0

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54) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : Celebration of the Lord's Supper (ELEMNTS1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	458	89.6
1) Checked	53	10.4
TOTAL	511	100.0

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55) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : A sermon (ELEMNTS2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	383	75.0
1) Checked	128	25.0
TOTAL	511	100.0

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56) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : A eulogy delivered by a family member (ELEMNTS3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	334	65.4
1) Checked	177	34.6
TOTAL	511	100.0

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57) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : A eulogy delivered by a friend or pastor (ELEMNTS4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	137	26.8
1) Checked	374	73.2
TOTAL	511	100.0

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58) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : Time for impromptu remarks by attendees (ELEMNTS5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	324	63.4
1) Checked	187	36.6
TOTAL	511	100.0

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59) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : Other (specify) (ELEMNTS6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	436	85.3
1) Checked	75	14.7
TOTAL	511	100.0

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60) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Bible reading(s) (MUSIC1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	60	11.7
1) Checked	451	88.3
TOTAL	511	100.0

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61) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Other reading(s) (MUSIC2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	406	79.5
1) Checked	105	20.5
TOTAL	511	100.0

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62) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Traditional hymn(s) (MUSIC3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	102	20.0
1) Checked	409	80.0
TOTAL	511	100.0

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63) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Contemporary hymn(s) (MUSIC4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	397	77.7
1) Checked	114	22.3
TOTAL	511	100.0

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64) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Other contemporary Christian song(s) (MUSIC5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	443	86.7
1) Checked	68	13.3
TOTAL	511	100.0

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65) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Sacred instrumental music (MUSIC6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	357	69.9
1) Checked	154	30.1
TOTAL	511	100.0

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66) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Classical instrumental music (MUSIC7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	416	81.4
1) Checked	95	18.6
TOTAL	511	100.0

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67) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Contemporary Christian instrumental music (MUSIC8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	484	94.7
1) Checked	27	5.3
TOTAL	511	100.0

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68) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Popular/"secular" instrumental music (MUSIC9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	490	95.9
1) Checked	21	4.1
TOTAL	511	100.0

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69) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Bible reading as part of your funeral (MUSIC10)

	TOTAL	%
10) Psalms	13	10.3
11) Psalm 8	2	1.6
13) Psalm 23	54	42.9
14) Psalm 46	1	0.8
17) Psalm 100	2	1.6
18) Psalm 103	2	1.6
19) Psalm 116	1	0.8
20) Psalm 121	1	0.8
24) Psalm 91	1	0.8
26) Micah 6	1	0.8
27) Psalm 84	2	1.6
29) John 3	4	3.2
30) Ecclesiastes 3	5	4.0
32) Isaiah 40	3	2.4
36) John 1	1	0.8
38) Philippians 2	1	0.8
39) Micah	1	0.8
40) Psalm 27	1	0.8
43) Psalm 29	1	0.8
47) First Corinthians 13	2	1.6
50) Matthew 25	4	3.2
52) John	1	0.8
54) John 11	1	0.8
55) John 14	8	6.3
60) Romans	1	0.8
61) Romans 5	1	0.8
62) Romans 6	1	0.8
63) Romans 8	4	3.2
64) Romans 12	1	0.8
70) First Corinthians 15	3	2.4
98) Revelations	1	0.8
99) Various Passages/Etc	1	0.8
Missing	385
TOTAL	126	100.0

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70) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Music as part of your funeral (MUSIC11)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Mighty Fortress	8	6.6
2) Abide With Me	2	1.7
3) All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name	1	0.8
4) Amazing Grace	24	19.8
7) Be Thou My Vision	5	4.1
9) Come Labor On	1	0.8
10) Face To Face With My Savior	1	0.8
11) For All The Saints	7	5.8
12) Blest Be The Tie That Binds	1	0.8
15) Eternal Father	2	1.7
16) I'll Fly Away	1	0.8
17) Come Christians, Join To Sing	1	0.8
18) Morning Has Broken	3	2.5
20) Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken	1	0.8
23) Great Is Thy Faithfulness	3	2.5
24) Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah	1	0.8
26) Hear I Am Lord	3	2.5
27) How Great Thou Art	15	12.4
30) In The Garden	3	2.5
31) It Is Well With My Soul	2	1.7
32) Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee	1	0.8
36) Jesus Loves Me	1	0.8
37) Holy, Holy, Holy	2	1.7
39) Lord's Prayer	3	2.5
42) All Things Bright and Beautiful	1	0.8
43) Spirit	2	1.7
46) Because He Lives	1	0.8
47) Navy Hymn	3	2.5
48) Ten Thousand Angels	1	0.8
49) Blessed Assurance	3	2.5
51) O God Our Help In Ages Past	2	1.7
52) Of The Father's Love	1	0.8
53) The Old Rugged Cross	4	3.3
54) On Eagles Wings	2	1.7
60) Praise Ye The Lord, The Almighty	1	0.8
61) Beyond The Sunset	1	0.8
62) Be The Glory	1	0.8
63) Lord Of The Dance	2	1.7
70) This Is My Father's World	2	1.7
74) Will The Circle Be Unbroken	1	0.8
75) O Worship The King	1	0.8
Missing	390
TOTAL	121	100.0

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71) Do you believe you will exist in some form after your death? (BELIEVE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	408	83.8
2) No	25	5.1
3) Not sure	54	11.1
Missing	24
TOTAL	487	100.0

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72) Do you believe that the quality of existence after death is different for different people? (BELIEVE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	248	51.7
2) No	91	19.0
3) Not sure	141	29.4
Missing	31
TOTAL	480	100.0

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73) Do you believe that the quality of existence after death is the same for everyone? (BELIEVE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	92	19.7
2) No	223	47.8
3) Not sure	152	32.5
Missing	44
TOTAL	467	100.0

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74) Do you believe in the existence of heaven? (BELIEVE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	438	88.0
2) No	16	3.2
3) Not sure	44	8.8
Missing	13
TOTAL	498	100.0

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75) Do you believe in the existence of hell? (BELIEVE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	290	61.2
2) No	55	11.6
3) Not sure	129	27.2
Missing	37
TOTAL	474	100.0

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76) Here are some pairs of contrasting images about life after death. Using a scale of 1 to 7, indicate where you would place your image of life after death. A life like the one here only better……A life without many things which make our present life more enjoyable. (CNTRAST1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A life like the one here only better	152	35.8
2) 2	62	14.6
3) 3	45	10.6
4) Neutral	75	17.6
5) 5	33	7.8
6) 6	14	3.3
7) A life without many things which make our life enjoyable	44	10.4
Missing	86
TOTAL	425	100.0

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77) Here are some pairs of contrasting images about life after death. Using a scale of 1 to 7, indicate where you would place your image of life after death. A spiritual life, involving our mind but not our body……A paradise of pleasure and delights. (CNTRAST2)

	TOTAL	%
1) A spiritual life involving our mind	135	30.5
2) 2	86	19.4
3) 3	45	10.2
4) Neutral	89	20.1
5) 5	19	4.3
6) 6	22	5.0
7) A paradise of pleasure and delights	47	10.6
Missing	68
TOTAL	443	100.0

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78) Here are some pairs of contrasting images about life after death. Using a scale of 1 to 7, indicate where you would place your image of life after death. A life of peaceful and tranquil contemplation……A life of intense action. (CNTRAST3)

	TOTAL	%
1) A life of peaceful and tranquil contemplation	123	28.7
2) 2	85	19.8
3) 3	59	13.8
4) Neutral	98	22.8
5) 5	17	4.0
6) 6	16	3.7
7) A life of intense action	31	7.2
Missing	82
TOTAL	429	100.0

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79) Here are some pairs of contrasting images about life after death. Using a scale of 1 to 7, indicate where you would place your image of life after death. A pale, shadowy form of life, hardly life at all……A life of complete fulfillment, spiritual and physical. (CNTRAST4)

	TOTAL	%
1) A pale shadowy form of life	25	6.1
2) 2	12	2.9
3) 3	12	2.9
4) Neutral	60	14.5
5) 5	44	10.7
6) 6	64	15.5
7) A life of complete fulfillment	196	47.5
Missing	98
TOTAL	413	100.0

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80) Request for past summaries (REQUEST)

	TOTAL	%
0) No Request	503	98.4
1) Request Past Summaries	8	1.6
TOTAL	511	100.0

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81) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
2) Elders	511	100.0
TOTAL	511	100.0

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82) Survey format (SURVEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper copy	486	95.1
2) From the web	25	4.9
TOTAL	511	100.0

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83) How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? __ year(s) (if less than one year, __ months) (YRSMEMBR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	506	23.83	27

84) How far do you live from your congregation? __ mile(s) (HOWFAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Less than one mile	8	1.6
1) 1	120	24.0
2) 2	70	14.0
3) 3	68	13.6
4) 4	37	7.4
5) 5	54	10.8
6) 6	34	6.8
7) 7	18	3.6
8) 8	20	4.0
9) 9	7	1.4
10) 10	24	4.8
11) 11	1	0.2
12) 12	7	1.4
13) 13	2	0.4
15) 15	8	1.6
17) 17	1	0.2
18) 18	2	0.4
19) 19	1	0.2
20) 20	6	1.2
22) 22	1	0.2
25) 25	5	1.0
30) 30	3	0.6
40) 40	1	0.2
45) 45	1	0.2
500) 500	1	0.2
Missing	11
TOTAL	500	100.0

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85) What is the approximate membership of the congregations(s) you attend? If you don't know, leave the line blank and check here. (NOMEMBER)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	489	929.636	1541

86) Have you ever been ordained an elder in the Presbyterian Church? (Check one box) (EVERELDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	499	99.2
2) No	4	0.8
Missing	8
TOTAL	503	100.0

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87) [IF YES TO EVERELDR] Are you serving now on session? (NOWELDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	293	59.0
2) No	204	41.0
Missing	14
TOTAL	497	100.0

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88) Have you ever been ordained a deacon in the Presbyterian Church? (Check one box) (EVERDCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	207	41.6
2) No	291	58.4
Missing	13
TOTAL	498	100.0

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89) [IF YES TO EVERDCON] Are you currently serving on the board of deacons? (NOWDCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	9	3.3
2) No	263	96.7
Missing	239
TOTAL	272	100.0

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90) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Chair of congregational committee or task force (POSCOMCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	296	58.3
1) Checked	212	41.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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91) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Member of congregational committee or task force (POSCOMME)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	225	44.3
1) Checked	283	55.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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92) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force (POSGAMEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	457	90.0
1) Checked	51	10.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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93) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Officer of men's, women's, or youth group (POSYGOFF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	421	82.9
1) Checked	87	17.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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94) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Member of men's, women's, or youth group (POSYGMEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	347	68.3
1) Checked	161	31.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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95) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Organist or choir director (POSCHDIR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	496	97.6
1) Checked	12	2.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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96) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Member of choir (POSCHMEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	394	77.6
1) Checked	114	22.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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97) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Church school teacher/leader (POSTCHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	348	68.5
1) Checked	160	31.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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98) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Other (specify) (POSOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	479	94.3
1) Checked	29	5.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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99) How often do you generally attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (Check the appropriate box) (FREQATTD)

	TOTAL	%
2) Less than once a year	1	0.2
3) Once or twice a year	1	0.2
4) Several times a year	2	0.4
5) Once a month	2	0.4
6) 2-3 times a month	46	9.1
7) Nearly every week	303	60.1
8) Every week	149	29.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	504	100.0

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100) In the last year, have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? (EVERMISA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	473	98.5
2) No	7	1.5
Missing	31
TOTAL	480	100.0

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101) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] Approximately how many Sundays have you missed attending worship over the last year (52 weeks)? Estimate the number of Sundays you were absent from worship in the last year on the line. (EVERMISB)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1	0.2
1) 1	10	2.0
2) 2	42	8.5
3) 3	45	9.1
4) 4	86	17.3
5) 5	43	8.7
6) 6	59	11.9
7) 7	18	3.6
8) 8	50	10.1
9) 9	4	0.8
10) 10	53	10.7
11) 11	3	0.6
12) 12	24	4.8
13) 13	2	0.4
14) 14	4	0.8
15) 15	17	3.4
16) 16	3	0.6
18) 18	5	1.0
20) 20	12	2.4
24) 24	1	0.2
25) 25	3	0.6
26) 26	2	0.4
28) 28	2	0.4
30) 30	2	0.4
35) 35	1	0.2
36) 36	1	0.2
40) 40	1	0.2
48) 48	1	0.2
50) 50	1	0.2
Missing	15
TOTAL	496	100.0

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102) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - My job/business required me to be at work on Sunday. (EMJOB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	450	88.6
1) Checked	58	11.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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103) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I was traveling on business and didn't get home in time. (EMRAVEL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	415	81.7
1) Checked	93	18.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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104) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I was ill. (EMILL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	299	58.9
1) Checked	209	41.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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105) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I had family responsibilities (e.g., caring for an ill or disabled child or parent). (EMFAMLY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	382	75.2
1) Checked	126	24.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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106) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I was away on vacation. (EMVACATN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	92	18.1
1) Checked	416	81.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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107) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I needed the time to catch up on other responsibilities. (EMCTCHUP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	447	88.0
1) Checked	61	12.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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108) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I just didn't feel like going. (EMFEEL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	471	92.7
1) Checked	37	7.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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109) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - The weather was bad. (EMWEATHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	470	92.5
1) Checked	38	7.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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110) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I overslept. (EMSLEPT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	497	97.8
1) Checked	11	2.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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111) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I had guests from out of town. (EMGUEST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	397	78.1
1) Checked	111	21.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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112) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I decided to do something else that day. (EMELSE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	465	91.5
1) Checked	43	8.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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113) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I wasn't interested in the theme of the service. (EMTHEME)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	503	99.0
1) Checked	5	1.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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114) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I didn't want to hear a particular preacher/speaker. (EMPRECHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	486	95.7
1) Checked	22	4.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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115) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - Conflict in the congregation (EMCNFLCT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	499	98.2
1) Checked	9	1.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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116) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - Other (volunteered response) (EMOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) All other	12	70.6
3) Visited another church (out of town)	2	11.8
5) Visited another church	3	17.6
Missing	494
TOTAL	17	100.0

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117) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you...Attended programs or events at your church (besides worship; if you attended Sunday church school, include those hours here)? (HRSEVENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	44	8.7
2) 1-2 Hours	56	11.1
3) 3-5 Hours	151	30.0
4) 6-10 Hours	145	28.8
5) 11-20 Hours	71	14.1
6) More than 20 Hours	37	7.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	504	100.0

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118) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you...Given volunteer time at your church to teach, lead, serve on a committee, or help with some program or event? (HRSVOLCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	39	7.7
2) 1-2 Hours	105	20.8
3) 3-5 Hours	137	27.2
4) 6-10 Hours	115	22.8
5) 11-20 Hours	57	11.3
6) More than 20 Hours	51	10.1
Missing	7
TOTAL	504	100.0

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119) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you...Participated in religious events, programs, or groups sponsored by a church or other religious organization which took place in a home or other facility away from your church? (HRSOTHCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	244	48.9
2) 1-2 Hours	108	21.6
3) 3-5 Hours	80	16.0
4) 6-10 Hours	37	7.4
5) 11-20 Hours	10	2.0
6) More than 20 Hours	20	4.0
Missing	12
TOTAL	499	100.0

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120) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you...Given volunteer time, apart from church programs, to help the less fortunate or to help make your own community a better place to live (e.g., through volunteer or committee work)? (HRSVOLOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	163	32.7
2) 1-2 Hours	135	27.1
3) 3-5 Hours	89	17.9
4) 6-10 Hours	60	12.0
5) 11-20 Hours	23	4.6
6) More than 20 Hours	28	5.6
Missing	13
TOTAL	498	100.0

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121) Did you belong to any other churches before the one you now belong to? (BELCHURC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	408	81.6
2) No	92	18.4
Missing	11
TOTAL	500	100.0

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122) [IF YES TO BELCRCH] What denomination was the church you belonged to immediately prior to the church you are now a member of? (Check only one box) (WHACHURC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	29	7.1
2) Disciples of Christ	7	1.7
3) Episcopal	13	3.2
4) Lutheran	16	3.9
5) Methodist	62	15.1
6) Presbyterian	198	48.2
7) Other Presbyterian	10	2.4
8) Reformed	10	2.4
9) Roman Catholic	13	3.2
10) UCC	21	5.1
11) Non-denominational	11	2.7
12) Other	21	5.1
Missing	100
TOTAL	411	100.0

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123) In what religious denomination were you raised? (Check only one. If you were part of more than one denomination as a child, answer by putting a check in the one that influenced you the most.) (DEN_RAIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	42	8.3
2) Disciples of Christ	13	2.6
3) Episcopal	19	3.8
4) Lutheran	24	4.8
5) Methodist	70	13.9
6) Presbyterian	207	41.2
7) Other Presbyterian	10	2.0
8) Reformed	10	2.0
9) Roman Catholic	25	5.0
10) UCC	24	4.8
11) Non-denominational	15	3.0
12) None	14	2.8
13) Other	30	6.0
Missing	8
TOTAL	503	100.0

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124) How old were you when you first became a member of a Presbyterian church? (HOWOLD)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	501	25.842	16

125) When you were growing up, say ages 10 to 12, how active were your parents in church? (PAR_ACTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very active	202	40.1
2) Generally active	98	19.4
3) Somewhat active	64	12.7
4) Not very active	65	12.9
5) Not active at all	71	14.1
6) Don't know	4	0.8
Missing	7
TOTAL	504	100.0

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126) Do any of your relatives serve as pastors, Christian educators, or mission workers, or in other full-time ministry for a Presbyterian or other church? (RELPAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	98	19.6
2) No	401	80.4
Missing	12
TOTAL	499	100.0

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127) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How many relatives are currently serving the church in full-time paid positions? (RELPAST#)

	TOTAL	%
0)	31	26.7
1)	65	56.0
2)	13	11.2
3)	4	3.4
4)	1	0.9
5)	1	0.9
6)	1	0.9
Missing	395
TOTAL	116	100.0

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128) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My father (DADPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	503	99.2
1) Checked	4	0.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	507	100.0

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129) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My mother (MOMPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	506	99.6
1) Checked	2	0.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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130) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandfather (GDADPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	508	100.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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131) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandmother (GMOMPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	507	99.8
1) Checked	1	0.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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132) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My son (SONPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	494	97.2
1) Checked	14	2.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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133) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My daughter (DAUPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	499	98.2
1) Checked	9	1.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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134) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - A brother or sister (SIBPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	498	98.0
1) Checked	10	2.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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135) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - Other (OTHPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) All other	2	2.9
1) Grandchild	2	2.9
2) Distant ancestor	1	1.4
3) Uncle/Aunt	2	2.9
4) Niece or nephew	14	20.0
5) Cousin	32	45.7
8) Spouse	5	7.1
9) In-law	12	17.1
Missing	441
TOTAL	70	100.0

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136) Have any other relatives, whether living or dead, such as grandparents or great-grandparents, served in the past as pastors, Christian educators, missionary workers, or in other full-time ministry for a Presbyterian or other church? (RELCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	108	22.0
2) No	382	78.0
Missing	21
TOTAL	490	100.0

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137) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How many relatives in the past served the church in full-time paid positions? (Approximate number) (RELCRCH#)

	TOTAL	%
0)	26	22.8
1)	48	42.1
2)	27	23.7
3)	4	3.5
4)	4	3.5
6)	1	0.9
7)	3	2.6
8)	1	0.9
Missing	397
TOTAL	114	100.0

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138) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My father (DADCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	494	97.2
1) Checked	14	2.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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139) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My mother (MOMCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	490	96.5
1) Checked	18	3.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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140) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandfather (GDADCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	486	95.7
1) Checked	22	4.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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141) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandmother (GMOMCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	502	99.0
1) Checked	5	1.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	507	100.0

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142) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply – My son (SONCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	507	99.8
1) Checked	1	0.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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143) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My daughter (DAUCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	507	99.8
1) Checked	1	0.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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144) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - A brother or sister (SIBCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	495	97.4
1) Checked	13	2.6
Missing	3
TOTAL	508	100.0

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145) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - Other (OTHCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) All other	2	2.8
1) Grandchild	1	1.4
2) Distant ancestor	21	29.2
3) Uncle/Aunt	26	36.1
5) Cousin	9	12.5
8) Spouse	6	8.3
9) In-law	7	9.7
Missing	439
TOTAL	72	100.0

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146) Which of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (LIB_CONS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	21	4.2
2) Conservative	170	33.7
3) Moderate	231	45.8
4) Liberal	70	13.9
5) Very Liberal	12	2.4
Missing	7
TOTAL	504	100.0

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147) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or accept Him as a personal savior? (WITNESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	361	71.9
2) No	141	28.1
Missing	9
TOTAL	502	100.0

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148) Would you say you have had a conversion experience--that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (CNVRSION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	223	45.0
2) No	273	55.0
Missing	15
TOTAL	496	100.0

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149) Do you believe that some or all of the Bible was inspired by God? (INSP_GOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	485	99.0
2) No	5	1.0
Missing	21
TOTAL	490	100.0

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150) [IF YES TO INSP_GOD] How much of what the Bible contains do you believe was inspired by God? (INSPMUCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of it	257	52.8
2) Almost all of it	78	16.0
3) Most of it	96	19.7
4) Some of it	36	7.4
5) Only a very small amount	2	0.4
6) Not sure	18	3.7
Missing	24
TOTAL	487	100.0

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151) The account of Creation presented in Genesis - (Check the one box that best describes your view) (CREA_TRU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Is literally true, exactly as we find it in the Bible--that is, it took six 24-hour periods for God to create the world	38	7.6
2) Is a true account of how God created the world	268	53.8
3) Reflects human feelings about how the world might have been created	192	38.6
Missing	13
TOTAL	498	100.0

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152) Which statement best summarizes your view of the Bible? (Check one box) (BIBL_ACC)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is entirely accurate without error of any kind.	123	25.6
2) The Bible is without error of any kind in spiritual matters, but there are problems in other areas such as science and history.	249	51.9
3) The Bible contains errors in both spiritual and secular matters.	108	22.5
Missing	31
TOTAL	480	100.0

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153) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (IND_BEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	28	5.6
2) Agree	95	19.1
3) Not sure	62	12.4
4) Disagree	216	43.4
5) Strongly disagree	97	19.5
Missing	13
TOTAL	498	100.0

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154) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (ALL_RELS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	17	3.5
2) Agree	134	27.2
3) Not sure	88	17.9
4) Disagree	138	28.0
5) Strongly disagree	115	23.4
Missing	19
TOTAL	492	100.0

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155) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - There is a life beyond death. (BYND_DTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	332	67.3
2) Agree	123	24.9
3) Not sure	32	6.5
4) Disagree	5	1.0
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.2
Missing	18
TOTAL	493	100.0

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156) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - The only absolute truth for humanity is in Jesus Christ. (JES_TRUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	247	50.2
2) Agree	123	25.0
3) Not sure	70	14.2
4) Disagree	45	9.1
5) Strongly disagree	7	1.4
Missing	19
TOTAL	492	100.0

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157) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (JES_SAVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	139	28.1
2) Agree	86	17.4
3) Not sure	115	23.3
4) Disagree	109	22.1
5) Strongly disagree	45	9.1
Missing	17
TOTAL	494	100.0

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158) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - It is important to share my faith with other people. (SHAR_FTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	220	44.1
2) Agree	248	49.7
3) Not sure	14	2.8
4) Disagree	14	2.8
5) Strongly disagree	3	0.6
Missing	12
TOTAL	499	100.0

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159) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - The Devil (Satan) really exists. (DEVL_XST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	196	39.6
2) Agree	159	32.1
3) Not sure	95	19.2
4) Disagree	30	6.1
5) Strongly disagree	15	3.0
Missing	16
TOTAL	495	100.0

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160) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - Jesus was born of a virgin. (JES_VRGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	244	48.7
2) Agree	171	34.1
3) Not sure	69	13.8
4) Disagree	11	2.2
5) Strongly disagree	6	1.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	501	100.0

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161) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Read the Bible privately (OFT_BPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	101	20.3
2) Several times a week	87	17.5
3) Weekly	78	15.7
4) Several times a month	74	14.9
5) Once a month	32	6.4
6) Several times a year	93	18.7
7) Once a year or less	24	4.8
8) Never	9	1.8
Missing	13
TOTAL	498	100.0

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162) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Read the Bible with family or friends (OFT_BFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	14	2.8
2) Several times a week	19	3.9
3) Weekly	111	22.6
4) Several times a month	59	12.0
5) Once a month	40	8.1
6) Several times a year	88	17.9
7) Once a year or less	56	11.4
8) Never	105	21.3
Missing	19
TOTAL	492	100.0

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163) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Attend a Bible study group (OFT_BGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	3	0.6
2) Several times a week	4	0.8
3) Weekly	128	26.4
4) Several times a month	37	7.6
5) Once a month	56	11.5
6) Several times a year	80	16.5
7) Once a year or less	79	16.3
8) Never	98	20.2
Missing	26
TOTAL	485	100.0

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164) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Pray privately (OFT_PPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	344	69.4
2) Several times a week	88	17.7
3) Weekly	19	3.8
4) Several times a month	27	5.4
5) Once a month	1	0.2
6) Several times a year	15	3.0
7) Once a year or less	2	0.4
Missing	15
TOTAL	496	100.0

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165) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Pray with family or friends (OFT_PFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	122	24.7
2) Several times a week	75	15.2
3) Weekly	93	18.9
4) Several times a month	54	11.0
5) Once a month	27	5.5
6) Several times a year	60	12.2
7) Once a year or less	16	3.2
8) Never	46	9.3
Missing	18
TOTAL	493	100.0

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166) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Attend a prayer group (OFT_PGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	5	1.0
2) Several times a week	4	0.8
3) Weekly	53	11.0
4) Several times a month	18	3.7
5) Once a month	29	6.0
6) Several times a year	71	14.7
7) Once a year or less	84	17.4
8) Never	220	45.5
Missing	27
TOTAL	484	100.0

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167) Do you believe that Jesus will return to Earth some day? (JES_RTRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	370	76.3
2) No	26	5.4
3) Not sure	89	18.4
Missing	26
TOTAL	485	100.0

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168) [IF YES TO JES_RTRN] Do you think that Jesus's return is more likely in 2000, less likely in 2000, or about as likely then as in any other year? (RTRN2000)

	TOTAL	%
1) More likely in 2000	9	2.1
2) About as likely in 2000 as in any other year	259	61.5
3) Less likely in 2000	9	2.1
4) No Opinion	144	34.2
Missing	90
TOTAL	421	100.0

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169) Do you currently have plans for this coming New Year's Eve (Dec. 31, 1999)? (PLAN_NYR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	145	29.1
2) No	353	70.9
Missing	13
TOTAL	498	100.0

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170) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] Will you be celebrating or commemorating the end of 1999 and the beginning of 2000 in a way different from how you would usually mark the end of one year and the beginning of a new one? (PLAN_USU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	67	26.3
2) No	188	73.7
Missing	256
TOTAL	255	100.0

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171) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] What do you plan to do? - First response (PLAN_DO1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nothing special/stay at home	5	6.1
2) Spend time with family	24	29.3
3) Party/celebrate	20	24.4
4) Work	5	6.1
5) Attend church	17	20.7
6) Vacation/travel	1	1.2
7) Not sure-no plans yet	3	3.7
9) Other	7	8.5
Missing	429
TOTAL	82	100.0

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172) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] What do you plan to do? - Second response (PLAN_DO2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nothing special/stay at home	1	33.3
3) Party/celebrate	2	66.7
Missing	508
TOTAL	3	100.0

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173) Does your congregation plan to hold a worship service on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day to mark the transition to 2000? (NEW_SERV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	50	9.9
2) Yes, probably	61	12.1
3) No, probably not	102	20.3
4) No, definitely not	19	3.8
5) Don't know	271	53.9
Missing	8
TOTAL	503	100.0

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174) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000...in U.S. society generally? (Y2KSOCI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very major	1	0.2
2) Major	15	3.0
3) Minor	202	40.2
4) Very minor	209	41.6
5) None at all	48	9.5
6) No opinion	28	5.6
Missing	8
TOTAL	503	100.0

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175) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000...in your local community? (Y2KCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very major	1	0.2
2) Major	5	1.0
3) Minor	175	34.8
4) Very minor	216	42.9
5) None at all	77	15.3
6) No opinion	29	5.8
Missing	8
TOTAL	503	100.0

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176) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000...in your local church? (Y2KCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
2) Major	4	0.8
3) Minor	83	16.5
4) Very minor	175	34.8
5) None at all	216	42.9
6) No opinion	25	5.0
Missing	8
TOTAL	503	100.0

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177) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000...in your own personal life? (Y2KLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
2) Major	3	0.6
3) Minor	111	22.0
4) Very minor	191	37.9
5) None at all	176	34.9
6) No opinion	23	4.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	504	100.0

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178) What is your sex? (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	248	49.0
2) Male	258	51.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	506	100.0

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179) What is your present age? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	506	59.393	12

180) Which of the categories below most closely describes the place in which you currently live? (HOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country, but not a farm	55	10.9
2) On a farm	33	6.5
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)	136	26.9
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)	73	14.5
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	48	9.5
6) In a large city (over 250,000)	61	12.1
7) In a suburb near a large city	99	19.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	505	100.0

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181) What is your present marital status? (MAR_STAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	427	84.9
2) Not married	76	15.1
Missing	8
TOTAL	503	100.0

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182) If not currently married, have you ever been married? (MAR_EVER)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, never married	16	20.0
2) Yes, now widowed	41	51.3
3) Yes, now divorced	18	22.5
4) Yes, both widowed and divorced	5	6.3
Missing	431
TOTAL	80	100.0

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183) If currently married, have you ever had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREV_MAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	341	83.2
2) Yes, was widowed	6	1.5
3) Yes, was divorced	61	14.9
4) Yes, both widowed and divorced	2	0.5
Missing	101
TOTAL	410	100.0

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184) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (SPOUCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	10	2.4
2) Less than once a year	4	0.9
3) About once or twice a year	15	3.5
4) Several times a year	13	3.1
5) About once a month	18	4.2
6) 2-3 times a month	42	9.9
7) Nearly every week	222	52.4
8) Every week	100	23.6
Missing	87
TOTAL	424	100.0

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185) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved), and his or her current religious affiliation. - Faith in which spouse was raised (SPOURAIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	42	10.0
2) Disciples of Christ	8	1.9
3) Episcopal	11	2.6
4) Lutheran	21	5.0
5) Methodist	78	18.6
6) Presbyterian Church	141	33.6
7) Other Presbyterian	9	2.1
8) Reformed	1	0.2
9) Roman Catholic	38	9.0
10) UCC	17	4.0
11) Non-denominational	11	2.6
12) None	20	4.8
13) Other	23	5.5
Missing	91
TOTAL	420	100.0

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186) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved), and his or her current religious affiliation. - Spouse's current faith (SPOUFATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	1	0.3
3) Episcopal	2	0.5
5) Methodist	6	1.6
6) Presbyterian Church	335	91.0
7) Other Presbyterian	4	1.1
9) Roman Catholic	7	1.9
12) None	10	2.7
13) Other	3	0.8
Missing	143
TOTAL	368	100.0

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187) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Your employment status, first response (YOUREMP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	184	37.1
2) Employed part-time	42	8.5
3) Self-employed	47	9.5
4) Unemployed	5	1.0
5) Retired	180	36.3
6) Homemaker	35	7.1
7) Student	1	0.2
8) Other	2	0.4
Missing	15
TOTAL	496	100.0

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188) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Your employment status, second response (YOUREMP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	4	8.7
3) Self-employed	7	15.2
5) Retired	12	26.1
6) Homemaker	19	41.3
7) Student	1	2.2
8) Other	3	6.5
Missing	465
TOTAL	46	100.0

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189) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Employment status of spouse, first response (SPOUEMP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	149	36.9
2) Employed part-time	38	9.4
3) Self-employed	27	6.7
4) Unemployed	6	1.5
5) Retired	126	31.2
6) Homemaker	51	12.6
7) Student	2	0.5
8) Other	5	1.2
Missing	107
TOTAL	404	100.0

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190) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Employment status of spouse, second response (SPOUEMP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	2	9.5
2) Employed part-time	2	9.5
3) Self-employed	4	19.0
5) Retired	5	23.8
6) Homemaker	4	19.0
8) Other	4	19.0
Missing	490
TOTAL	21	100.0

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191) If you (and your spouse, if married) are employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours per week worked over the last year - Your hours (YOUHRS)

	TOTAL	%
0)	13	4.2
2)	1	0.3
4)	2	0.7
6)	1	0.3
8)	1	0.3
9)	1	0.3
10)	6	2.0
12)	2	0.7
14)	1	0.3
15)	9	2.9
16)	2	0.7
18)	1	0.3
20)	17	5.5
22)	1	0.3
23)	1	0.3
24)	3	1.0
25)	2	0.7
26)	1	0.3
27)	1	0.3
30)	15	4.9
32)	4	1.3
35)	10	3.3
36)	1	0.3
37)	1	0.3
38)	6	2.0
40)	67	21.8
42)	4	1.3
43)	2	0.7
45)	35	11.4
46)	1	0.3
47)	1	0.3
48)	3	1.0
50)	46	15.0
52)	2	0.7
54)	2	0.7
55)	10	3.3
56)	2	0.7
58)	1	0.3
60)	22	7.2
65)	1	0.3
70)	2	0.7
84)	1	0.3
85)	1	0.3
96)	1	0.3
Missing	204
TOTAL	307	100.0

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192) If you (and your spouse, if married) are employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours per week worked over the last year - Spouse's hours (SPOUHRS)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	18	6.8
1) 1	1	0.4
4) 4	2	0.8
6) 6	2	0.8
8) 8	4	1.5
10) 10	5	1.9
12) 12	3	1.1
14) 14	1	0.4
15) 15	8	3.0
16) 16	2	0.8
17) 17	1	0.4
19) 19	1	0.4
20) 20	11	4.1
22) 22	1	0.4
24) 24	4	1.5
25) 25	5	1.9
28) 28	1	0.4
30) 30	14	5.3
32) 32	3	1.1
33) 33	1	0.4
35) 35	7	2.6
36) 36	1	0.4
37) 37	1	0.4
39) 39	1	0.4
40) 40	62	23.3
44) 44	5	1.9
45) 45	13	4.9
46) 46	1	0.4
47) 47	1	0.4
48) 48	4	1.5
49) 49	1	0.4
50) 50	34	12.8
54) 54	2	0.8
55) 55	13	4.9
60) 60	20	7.5
65) 65	1	0.4
68) 68	1	0.4
70) 70	3	1.1
71) 71	1	0.4
75) 75	1	0.4
80) 80	1	0.4
84) 84	1	0.4
90) 90	1	0.4
99) Don't know	2	0.8
Missing	245
TOTAL	266	100.0

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193) What is your usual occupation (title/kind of work) and, if married, your spouse's usual occupation (title/kind of work)? - Your Occupation (YOUOCCUP)

	TOTAL	%
11) Management	58	15.8
13) Business and financial operations	33	9.0
15) Computer and math	12	3.3
17) Architecture and engineering	18	4.9
19) Life-physical and social science	6	1.6
21) Community and social services	10	2.7
23) Legal	12	3.3
25) Education/training/library	59	16.0
27) Arts/design/entertainment/sports/media	14	3.8
29) Healthcare and technical	24	6.5
31) Healthcare support	6	1.6
33) Protective service	2	0.5
35) Food Prep	1	0.3
39) Personal care	3	0.8
41) Sales and related occupations	39	10.6
43) Office and administrative support	27	7.3
45) Farming/fishing/forestry	8	2.2
47) Construction	3	0.8
49) Installation/maintenance/repair	4	1.1
51) Production occupations	5	1.4
53) Transportation	4	1.1
55) Military	2	0.5
99) Homemaker	18	4.9
Missing	143
TOTAL	368	100.0

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194) What is your usual occupation (title/kind of work) and, if married, your spouse's usual occupation (title/kind of work)? - Spouse's Occupation (SPOOCCUP)

	TOTAL	%
11) Management	36	11.9
13) Business and financial operations	13	4.3
15) Computer and math	13	4.3
17) Architecture and engineering	15	5.0
19) Life-physical and social science	3	1.0
21) Community and social services	12	4.0
23) Legal	8	2.6
25) Education/training/library	54	17.9
27) Arts/design/entertainment/sports/media	2	0.7
29) Healthcare and technical	30	9.9
31) Healthcare support	3	1.0
33) Protective service	2	0.7
39) Personal care	2	0.7
41) Sales and related occupations	25	8.3
43) Office and administrative support	32	10.6
45) Farming/fishing/forestry	3	1.0
47) Construction	4	1.3
49) Installation/maintenance/repair	4	1.3
51) Production occupations	10	3.3
53) Transportation	11	3.6
55) Military	2	0.7
99) Homemaker	18	6.0
Missing	209
TOTAL	302	100.0

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195) What is the highest level of education completed by you and, if married, by your spouse? - Your educational level (EDUCYOU)

	TOTAL	%
3) Some high school	2	0.4
4) High school diploma	51	10.1
5) Some college	94	18.7
6) Graduated from college	132	26.2
7) Some graduate work	66	13.1
8) A graduate degree	158	31.4
Missing	8
TOTAL	503	100.0

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196) What is the highest level of education completed by you and, if married, by your spouse? - Spouse's educational level (EDUCSPOU)

	TOTAL	%
2) Completed 8th grade	2	0.5
3) Some high school	6	1.4
4) High school diploma	61	14.5
5) Some college	70	16.6
6) Graduated from college	124	29.5
7) Some graduate work	38	9.0
8) Graduate degree	120	28.5
Missing	90
TOTAL	421	100.0

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197) How many children do you have? (If none, write 0.) Include any legally adopted children; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted. (NO_KIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	46	9.2
1) 1	48	9.6
2) 2	214	42.8
3) 3	124	24.8
4) 4	50	10.0
5) 5	13	2.6
6) 6	4	0.8
7) 7	1	0.2
Missing	11
TOTAL	500	100.0

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198) How many persons, including yourself, live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (Check only one box.) (HH_SIZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Live alone	67	13.2
2) Two of us	281	55.5
3) Three of us	72	14.2
4) Four of us	63	12.5
5) Five of us	18	3.6
6) Six of us	5	1.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	506	100.0

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199) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - under six years of age? (HH_UNDR6)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	114	83.2
1) 1	16	11.7
2) 2	7	5.1
Missing	374
TOTAL	137	100.0

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200) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 6-12 years of age? (HH_6-12)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	111	65.3
1) 1	36	21.2
2) 2	20	11.8
3) 3	3	1.8
Missing	341
TOTAL	170	100.0

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201) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 13-17 years of age? (HH_13-17)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	104	57.1
1) 1	54	29.7
2) 2	24	13.2
Missing	329
TOTAL	182	100.0

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202) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 18-24 years of age? (HH_18-24)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	108	76.6
1) 1	26	18.4
2) 2	7	5.0
Missing	370
TOTAL	141	100.0

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203) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 25 years of age and over? (HH_25+)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	15	3.2
1) 1	57	12.2
2) 2	366	78.5
3) 3	27	5.8
4) 4	1	0.2
Missing	45
TOTAL	466	100.0

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204) From the list below, select the choice which best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (For example, a teenager living with both parents would check "4.") (HH_TYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single adult	63	12.6
2) Single parent	7	1.4
3) Married, no kids	269	53.9
4) Married, with kids	147	29.5
5) Some other arrangement	13	2.6
Missing	12
TOTAL	499	100.0

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205) Where did you live five years ago, in October 1994? (HOM_94)

	TOTAL	%
1) Same house I live in now	445	87.9
2) A different house, same county	39	7.7
3) In a different county, same state	11	2.2
4) In a different state	8	1.6
5) In a different country	3	0.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	506	100.0

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206) In what state were you born? If you were not born in the United States, in what country were you born? (ST_BORN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	502	32.827	16

207) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (DEM_REP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	142	28.3
2) Independent	98	19.5
3) Republican	258	51.4
4) Other	3	0.6
6) Reform	1	0.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	502	100.0

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208) What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply.) - First response (RACE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	480	95.2
2) African American	16	3.2
4) Asian	7	1.4
5) Hispanic	1	0.2
Missing	7
TOTAL	504	100.0

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209) What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply) - Second response (RACE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	1	16.7
3) Indian	4	66.7
5) Hispanic	1	16.7
Missing	505
TOTAL	6	100.0

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210) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1998? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (HH_INCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 10,000	2	0.4
2) $10K-14,999	9	1.9
3) $15K-19,999	11	2.3
4) $20K-29,999	33	6.8
5) $30K-39,999	40	8.3
6) $40K-49,999	52	10.8
7) $50K-59,999	52	10.8
8) $60K-69,999	45	9.3
9) $70K-79,999	38	7.9
10) $80K-89,999	36	7.5
11) $90K-99,999	30	6.2
12) $100K-124,999	54	11.2
13) $125K-149,999	29	6.0
14) $150K or more	52	10.8
Missing	28
TOTAL	483	100.0

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211) Did you or any other family member fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (PLEDGECD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	433	86.3
2) No	68	13.5
3) Don't know	1	0.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	502	100.0

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212) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign) (MNY_REG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	487	3572.509	5132

213) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your church, in giving to a special campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church (MNY_SPEC)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	352	2271.324	9417

214) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the denomination-wide special offerings - One Great Hour of Sharing, Witness, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy (MNY_APPL)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	432	592.646	4928

215) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (MNY_OUTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	120	24.7
2) $1-50	102	21.0
3) $51-100	68	14.0
4) $101-500	85	17.5
5) $501-1000	36	7.4
6) $1001-2000	28	5.8
7) $2001+	46	9.5
Missing	26
TOTAL	485	100.0

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216) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes? (MNY_NREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	9	1.9
2) $1-50	66	13.6
3) $51-100	72	14.8
4) $101-500	166	34.2
5) $501-1000	59	12.1
6) $1001-2000	40	8.2
7) $2001+	74	15.2
Missing	25
TOTAL	486	100.0

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217) I-AGE: What is your present age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under 40	20	4.0
2) 40-49	102	20.2
3) 50-64	196	38.7
4) 65+	188	37.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	506	100.0

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218) I-GENDER: What is your sex? (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	248	49.0
2) Male	258	51.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	506	100.0

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219) I-EDUC: What is the highest level of education completed by you and, if married, by your spouse? - Your educational level (for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
3) Some high school	2	0.4
4) High school diploma	51	10.1
5) Some college	94	18.7
6) Graduated from college	132	26.2
7) Some graduate work	66	13.1
8) A graduate degree	158	31.4
Missing	8
TOTAL	503	100.0

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220) I-INCOME: Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1998? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $20,000	22	4.6
2) $20K-49,999	125	25.9
3) $50K-99,999	201	41.6
4) $100K+	135	28.0
Missing	28
TOTAL	483	100.0

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221) I-RACE: What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply.) - First response (for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	480	95.2
2) African American	16	3.2
4) Asian	7	1.4
5) Hispanic	1	0.2
Missing	7
TOTAL	504	100.0

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222) I-PARTYID: Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	142	28.3
2) Independent	98	19.5
3) Republican	258	51.4
4) Other	3	0.6
6) Reform	1	0.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	502	100.0

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