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Presbyterian Panel Survey, 2006-2008 - Background Survey, Members and Elders
Data Archive > U.S. Surveys > Religious Groups > Members or Leaders > Presbyterian > Codebook
- All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
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- 1) Identification Number (ID)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 2263 | 2394.551 | 1463 |
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- 2) How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? (YRMEM)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 2237 | 21.597 | 17 |
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- 3) How far do you live from your congregation? (MILES)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 2237 | 11.227 | 71 |
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- 4) Check here if you don't know number of members. (DKNUMMEM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1967 | 86.5 |
| 1) Checked | 306 | 13.5 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 5) What is the approximate number of members in your congregation? (NUMMEM)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 2035 | 1909.956 | 3460 |
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- 6) Have you ever been ordained an elder in the Presbyterian Church? (ORDELDER)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1537 | 68.7 |
| 2) No | 699 | 31.3 |
| Missing | 37 | |
| TOTAL | 2236 | 100.0 |
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- 7) If you have ever been ordained an elder in the Presbyterian Church, are you serving now on session? (ELDERSER)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1138 | 99.7 |
| 2) No | 3 | 0.3 |
| Missing | 1132 | |
| TOTAL | 1141 | 100.0 |
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- 8) Have you ever been ordained a deacon in the Presbyterian Church? (ORDDEACN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 778 | 35.3 |
| 2) No | 1424 | 64.7 |
| Missing | 71 | |
| TOTAL | 2202 | 100.0 |
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- 9) If you have ever been ordained a deacon in the Presbyterian Church, are you currently serving on the board of deacons? (DECONSER)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 76 | 98.7 |
| 2) No | 1 | 1.3 |
| Missing | 2196 | |
| TOTAL | 77 | 100.0 |
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- 10) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Chair of congregational committee or task force (POSCHAIR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1684 | 74.1 |
| 1) Checked | 589 | 25.9 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 11) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member of congregational committee or task force (POSCONGR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1574 | 69.2 |
| 1) Checked | 699 | 30.8 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 12) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force (POSPRESB)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 2151 | 94.6 |
| 1) Checked | 122 | 5.4 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 13) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Officer of men's, women's, or youth group (OFFICER)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 2094 | 92.1 |
| 1) Checked | 179 | 7.9 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 14) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member of men's, women's, or youth group (POSMEMBR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1803 | 79.3 |
| 1) Checked | 470 | 20.7 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 15) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Organist or choir director (POSORGAN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 2234 | 98.3 |
| 1) Checked | 39 | 1.7 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 16) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member of choir (POSCHOIR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1826 | 80.3 |
| 1) Checked | 447 | 19.7 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 17) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Church School or Sunday School teacher/leader (POSTEACH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1796 | 79.0 |
| 1) Checked | 477 | 21.0 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 18) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Other (POSOTHR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 1730 | 76.1 |
| 1) Checked | 543 | 23.9 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 19) How often do you generally attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (WORSHIP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Never | 22 | 1.0 |
| 2) Less than once a year | 20 | 0.9 |
| 3) About once or twice a year | 43 | 1.9 |
| 4) Several times a year | 84 | 3.7 |
| 5) About once a month | 71 | 3.1 |
| 6) 2-3 times a month | 298 | 13.2 |
| 7) Nearly every week | 1023 | 45.3 |
| 8) Every week | 699 | 30.9 |
| Missing | 13 | |
| TOTAL | 2260 | 100.0 |
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- 20) Which of the following aspects of your congregation do you personally most value? (Check up to three options.) (ASPVALUE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Wider community care or social justice emphasis | 405 | 18.2 |
| 2) Reaching those who do not attend church | 152 | 6.8 |
| 3) Traditional style of worship or music | 842 | 37.8 |
| 4) Contemporary style of worship or music | 139 | 6.2 |
| 5) Sharing in the Lord's Supper | 233 | 10.4 |
| 6) Social activities or meeting new people | 96 | 4.3 |
| 7) Sermons/preaching | 256 | 11.5 |
| 8) Bible study or prayer groups, other discussion groups | 49 | 2.2 |
| 9) Ministry for children or youth | 28 | 1.3 |
| 10) Prayer ministry for one another | 4 | 0.2 |
| 11) Practical care for one another in times of need | 12 | 0.5 |
| 12) The congregation's school or pre-school | 1 | 0.0 |
| 13) Openness to social diversity | 4 | 0.2 |
| 14) Your church school or Sunday school class | 9 | 0.4 |
| Missing | 43 | |
| TOTAL | 2230 | 100.0 |
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- 21) Which of the following aspects of your congregation do you personally most value? (Check up to three options.) (VALUE1)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 2) Reaching those who do not attend church | 27 | 1.3 |
| 3) Traditional style of worship or music | 156 | 7.3 |
| 4) Contemporary style of worship or music | 58 | 2.7 |
| 5) Sharing in the Lord's Supper | 399 | 18.7 |
| 6) Social activities or meeting new people | 183 | 8.6 |
| 7) Sermons/preaching | 613 | 28.7 |
| 8) Bible study or prayer groups, other discussion groups | 235 | 11.0 |
| 9) Ministry for children or youth | 178 | 8.3 |
| 10) Prayer ministry for one another | 110 | 5.2 |
| 11) Practical care for one another in times of need | 124 | 5.8 |
| 12) The congregation's school or pre-school | 7 | 0.3 |
| 13) Openness to social diversity | 25 | 1.2 |
| 14) Your church school or Sunday school class | 18 | 0.8 |
| Missing | 140 | |
| TOTAL | 2133 | 100.0 |
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- 22) Which of the following aspects of your congregation do you personally most value? (Check up to three options.) (VALUE2)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 3) Traditional style of worship or music | 8 | 0.4 |
| 4) Contemporary style of worship or music | 13 | 0.7 |
| 5) Sharing in the Lord's Supper | 54 | 2.8 |
| 6) Social activities or meeting new people | 58 | 3.0 |
| 7) Sermons/preaching | 348 | 18.2 |
| 8) Bible study or prayer groups, other discussion groups | 179 | 9.3 |
| 9) Ministry for children or youth | 192 | 10.0 |
| 10) Prayer ministry for one another | 145 | 7.6 |
| 11) Practical care for one another in times of need | 423 | 22.1 |
| 12) The congregation's school or pre-school | 31 | 1.6 |
| 13) Openness to social diversity | 159 | 8.3 |
| 14) Your church school or Sunday school class | 305 | 15.9 |
| Missing | 358 | |
| TOTAL | 1915 | 100.0 |
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- 23) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you attended programs or events at your church (besides worship; if you attended Sunday or Church school, include those hours here)? (HREVENT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) 0 hours | 346 | 15.6 |
| 2) 1-2 hours | 372 | 16.7 |
| 3) 3-5 hours | 601 | 27.1 |
| 4) 6-10 hours | 541 | 24.4 |
| 5) 11-20 hours | 289 | 13.0 |
| 6) More than 20 hours | 72 | 3.2 |
| Missing | 52 | |
| TOTAL | 2221 | 100.0 |
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- 24) 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? (HRVOLUNT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) 0 hours | 462 | 20.9 |
| 2) 1-2 hours | 482 | 21.8 |
| 3) 3-5 hours | 622 | 28.1 |
| 4) 6-10 hours | 397 | 17.9 |
| 5) 11-20 hours | 149 | 6.7 |
| 6) More than 20 hours | 102 | 4.6 |
| Missing | 59 | |
| TOTAL | 2214 | 100.0 |
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- 25) 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? (HRRELG)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) 0 hours | 1183 | 54.0 |
| 2) 1-2 hours | 487 | 22.2 |
| 3) 3-5 hours | 325 | 14.8 |
| 4) 6-10 hours | 123 | 5.6 |
| 5) 11-20 hours | 45 | 2.1 |
| 6) More than 20 hours | 26 | 1.2 |
| Missing | 84 | |
| TOTAL | 2189 | 100.0 |
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- 26) 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)? (HRCOMVOL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) 0 hours | 798 | 36.7 |
| 2) 1-2 hours | 538 | 24.7 |
| 3) 3-5 hours | 428 | 19.7 |
| 4) 6-10 hours | 213 | 9.8 |
| 5) 11-20 hours | 107 | 4.9 |
| 6) More than 20 hours | 93 | 4.3 |
| Missing | 96 | |
| TOTAL | 2177 | 100.0 |
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- 27) How old were you when you first began attending a Presbyterian church? (AGEPCUSE)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 2238 | 19.883 | 18 |
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- 28) Including your current congregation, how many congregations have you ever belonged to? (NUMCONG)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) | 56 | 2.5 |
| 1) | 381 | 17.2 |
| 2) | 667 | 30.0 |
| 3) | 456 | 20.5 |
| 4) | 271 | 12.2 |
| 5) | 168 | 7.6 |
| 6) | 84 | 3.8 |
| 7) | 49 | 2.2 |
| 8) | 30 | 1.4 |
| 9) | 13 | 0.6 |
| 10) | 19 | 0.9 |
| 11) | 5 | 0.2 |
| 12) | 10 | 0.5 |
| 14) | 2 | 0.1 |
| 15) | 5 | 0.2 |
| 16) | 1 | 0.0 |
| 18) | 1 | 0.0 |
| 20) | 3 | 0.1 |
| Missing | 52 | |
| TOTAL | 2221 | 100.0 |
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- 29) Of these, how many are/have been Presbyterian? (NUMPRES)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) | 95 | 4.7 |
| 1) | 892 | 44.0 |
| 2) | 528 | 26.0 |
| 3) | 260 | 12.8 |
| 4) | 125 | 6.2 |
| 5) | 57 | 2.8 |
| 6) | 25 | 1.2 |
| 7) | 16 | 0.8 |
| 8) | 11 | 0.5 |
| 9) | 9 | 0.4 |
| 10) | 5 | 0.2 |
| 11) | 1 | 0.0 |
| 12) | 2 | 0.1 |
| 15) | 1 | 0.0 |
| Missing | 246 | |
| TOTAL | 2027 | 100.0 |
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- 30) 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 by the one that influenced you most.) (DENRAISE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Baptist | 239 | 10.6 |
| 2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | 38 | 1.7 |
| 3) Episcopal | 56 | 2.5 |
| 4) Lutheran | 102 | 4.5 |
| 5) Methodist | 324 | 14.4 |
| 6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA | 1002 | 44.5 |
| 7) Other Presbyterian (specify) | 20 | 0.9 |
| 8) Reformed | 39 | 1.7 |
| 9) Roman Catholic | 143 | 6.3 |
| 10) UCC (United Church or Christ/Congregational) | 79 | 3.5 |
| 11) Independent or Non-denominational | 31 | 1.4 |
| 12) None | 50 | 2.2 |
| 13) Other (specify) | 129 | 5.7 |
| Missing | 21 | |
| TOTAL | 2252 | 100.0 |
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- 31) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Read the Bible privately (BIBLEPRI)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Daily/almost daily | 388 | 17.9 |
| 2) Several times a week | 345 | 15.9 |
| 3) Weekly | 267 | 12.3 |
| 4) Several times a month | 287 | 13.2 |
| 5) Once a month | 191 | 8.8 |
| 6) Less than once a month | 465 | 21.4 |
| 7) Never | 226 | 10.4 |
| Missing | 104 | |
| TOTAL | 2169 | 100.0 |
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- 32) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Read the Bible with family or friends (BIBLEOTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Daily/almost daily | 37 | 1.8 |
| 2) Several times a week | 80 | 4.0 |
| 3) Weekly | 359 | 17.9 |
| 4) Several times a month | 197 | 9.8 |
| 5) Once a month | 152 | 7.6 |
| 6) Less than once a month | 455 | 22.7 |
| 7) Never | 725 | 36.2 |
| Missing | 268 | |
| TOTAL | 2005 | 100.0 |
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- 33) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Attend a Bible study group (BIBLESTY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Daily/almost daily | 7 | 0.3 |
| 2) Several times a week | 29 | 1.4 |
| 3) Weekly | 464 | 22.7 |
| 4) Several times a month | 170 | 8.3 |
| 5) Once a month | 211 | 10.3 |
| 6) Less than once a month | 387 | 18.9 |
| 7) Never | 778 | 38.0 |
| Missing | 227 | |
| TOTAL | 2046 | 100.0 |
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- 34) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Read other devotional materials or religious books (DEVOTMAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Daily/almost daily | 322 | 14.7 |
| 2) Several times a week | 251 | 11.5 |
| 3) Weekly | 207 | 9.5 |
| 4) Several times a month | 363 | 16.6 |
| 5) Once a month | 289 | 13.2 |
| 6) Less than once a month | 495 | 22.7 |
| 7) Never | 258 | 11.8 |
| Missing | 88 | |
| TOTAL | 2185 | 100.0 |
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- 35) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Pray privately (PRAYPRI)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Daily/almost daily | 1535 | 68.8 |
| 2) Several times a week | 341 | 15.3 |
| 3) Weekly | 100 | 4.5 |
| 4) Several times a month | 127 | 5.7 |
| 5) Once a month | 36 | 1.6 |
| 6) Less than once a month | 58 | 2.6 |
| 7) Never | 34 | 1.5 |
| Missing | 42 | |
| TOTAL | 2231 | 100.0 |
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- 36) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Pray with family or friends (PRAYOTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Daily/almost daily | 410 | 19.8 |
| 2) Several times a week | 287 | 13.8 |
| 3) Weekly | 467 | 22.5 |
| 4) Several times a month | 237 | 11.4 |
| 5) Once a month | 117 | 5.6 |
| 6) Less than once a month | 257 | 12.4 |
| 7) Never | 300 | 14.5 |
| Missing | 198 | |
| TOTAL | 2075 | 100.0 |
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- 37) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Attend a prayer group (PRAYGRP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Daily/almost daily | 6 | 0.3 |
| 2) Several times a week | 27 | 1.4 |
| 3) Weekly | 234 | 12.2 |
| 4) Several times a month | 80 | 4.2 |
| 5) Once a month | 113 | 5.9 |
| 6) Less than once a month | 323 | 16.8 |
| 7) Never | 1142 | 59.3 |
| Missing | 348 | |
| TOTAL | 1925 | 100.0 |
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- 38) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Use the Internet, in general (GINTERNT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Daily/almost daily | 1186 | 57.8 |
| 2) Several times a week | 273 | 13.3 |
| 3) Weekly | 101 | 4.9 |
| 4) Several times a month | 97 | 4.7 |
| 5) Once a month | 33 | 1.6 |
| 6) Less than once a month | 53 | 2.6 |
| 7) Never | 309 | 15.1 |
| Missing | 221 | |
| TOTAL | 2052 | 100.0 |
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- 39) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Send and receive email (EMAIL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Daily/almost daily | 1221 | 59.3 |
| 2) Several times a week | 262 | 12.7 |
| 3) Weekly | 100 | 4.9 |
| 4) Several times a month | 100 | 4.9 |
| 5) Once a month | 27 | 1.3 |
| 6) Less than once a month | 53 | 2.6 |
| 7) Never | 296 | 14.4 |
| Missing | 214 | |
| TOTAL | 2059 | 100.0 |
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- 40) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Use the Internet for religious/spiritual purposes (RINTERNT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Daily/almost daily | 95 | 4.7 |
| 2) Several times a week | 144 | 7.1 |
| 3) Weekly | 122 | 6.0 |
| 4) Several times a month | 218 | 10.8 |
| 5) Once a month | 134 | 6.6 |
| 6) Less than once a month | 402 | 19.8 |
| 7) Never | 911 | 45.0 |
| Missing | 247 | |
| TOTAL | 2026 | 100.0 |
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- 41) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Say grace before meals (SAYGRACE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Daily/almost daily | 1023 | 46.8 |
| 2) Several times a week | 277 | 12.7 |
| 3) Weekly | 107 | 4.9 |
| 4) Several times a month | 222 | 10.2 |
| 5) Once a month | 100 | 4.6 |
| 6) Less than once a month | 334 | 15.3 |
| 7) Never | 121 | 5.5 |
| Missing | 89 | |
| TOTAL | 2184 | 100.0 |
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- 42) Which of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (ISSUES)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very conservative | 151 | 6.8 |
| 2) Conservative | 784 | 35.3 |
| 3) Moderate | 877 | 39.5 |
| 4) Liberal | 320 | 14.4 |
| 5) Very liberal | 90 | 4.1 |
| Missing | 51 | |
| TOTAL | 2222 | 100.0 |
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- 43) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Him as a personal savior? (JESUS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1474 | 66.0 |
| 2) No | 760 | 34.0 |
| Missing | 39 | |
| TOTAL | 2234 | 100.0 |
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- 44) Would you say you have had a conversion experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (EXPERIEN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1053 | 47.8 |
| 2) No | 1150 | 52.2 |
| Missing | 70 | |
| TOTAL | 2203 | 100.0 |
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- 45) If you say you have had a conversion experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ -- how old were you when this happened? (AGEEXPER)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 1006 | 22.637 | 14 |
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- 46) In the last year, have you invited someone to attend worship at your congregation? (INVITEW)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1545 | 69.3 |
| 2) No | 684 | 30.7 |
| Missing | 44 | |
| TOTAL | 2229 | 100.0 |
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- 47) If you have invited someone to attend worship at your congregation, how many people would you estimate you have invited in the last year? (NUMINVIT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) 0 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 1) 1 | 131 | 9.4 |
| 2) 2 | 354 | 25.5 |
| 3) 3 | 215 | 15.5 |
| 4) 4 | 174 | 12.5 |
| 5) 5 | 163 | 11.8 |
| 6) 6 | 112 | 8.1 |
| 7) 7 | 26 | 1.9 |
| 8) 8 | 23 | 1.7 |
| 9) 9 | 5 | 0.4 |
| 10) 10 | 106 | 7.6 |
| 11) 11 | 4 | 0.3 |
| 12) 12 | 17 | 1.2 |
| 13) 13 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 14) 14 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 15) 15 | 7 | 0.5 |
| 16) 16 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 19) 19 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 20) 20 | 20 | 1.4 |
| 25) 25 | 10 | 0.7 |
| 30) 30 | 4 | 0.3 |
| 40) 40 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 97) A few-several | 3 | 0.2 |
| 98) A lot-many | 1 | 0.1 |
| 99) Don't know | 6 | 0.4 |
| Missing | 886 | |
| TOTAL | 1387 | 100.0 |
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- 48) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BIBLE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word. | 390 | 17.5 |
| 2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context. | 901 | 40.4 |
| 3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings. | 734 | 32.9 |
| 4) The Bible is not the word of God but contains God's word to us. | 157 | 7.0 |
| 5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book. | 23 | 1.0 |
| 6) The Bible is an ancient book with little value today. | 2 | 0.1 |
| 7) Don't know | 25 | 1.1 |
| Missing | 41 | |
| TOTAL | 2232 | 100.0 |
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- 49) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. There is a life beyond death. (LIFE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 1563 | 69.8 |
| 2) Agree | 430 | 19.2 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 224 | 10.0 |
| 4) Disagree | 17 | 0.8 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 6 | 0.3 |
| Missing | 33 | |
| TOTAL | 2240 | 100.0 |
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- 50) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Jesus will return to Earth someday. (EARTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 1210 | 54.3 |
| 2) Agree | 414 | 18.6 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 491 | 22.0 |
| 4) Disagree | 80 | 3.6 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 33 | 1.5 |
| Missing | 45 | |
| TOTAL | 2228 | 100.0 |
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- 51) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (OWNBELIE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 267 | 12.2 |
| 2) Agree | 509 | 23.3 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 472 | 21.6 |
| 4) Disagree | 665 | 30.4 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 271 | 12.4 |
| Missing | 89 | |
| TOTAL | 2184 | 100.0 |
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- 52) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (EQUALLY)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 154 | 7.0 |
| 2) Agree | 466 | 21.3 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 519 | 23.7 |
| 4) Disagree | 575 | 26.2 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 477 | 21.8 |
| Missing | 82 | |
| TOTAL | 2191 | 100.0 |
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- 53) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. The only absolute Truth for humankind is in Jesus Christ. (TRUTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 957 | 43.3 |
| 2) Agree | 532 | 24.1 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 410 | 18.6 |
| 4) Disagree | 231 | 10.5 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 79 | 3.6 |
| Missing | 64 | |
| TOTAL | 2209 | 100.0 |
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- 54) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (FOLLOWER)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 596 | 27.0 |
| 2) Agree | 356 | 16.2 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 531 | 24.1 |
| 4) Disagree | 455 | 20.6 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 266 | 12.1 |
| Missing | 69 | |
| TOTAL | 2204 | 100.0 |
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- 55) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. It is important to share my faith with other people. (SHARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 837 | 37.6 |
| 2) Agree | 1016 | 45.6 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 287 | 12.9 |
| 4) Disagree | 70 | 3.1 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 18 | 0.8 |
| Missing | 45 | |
| TOTAL | 2228 | 100.0 |
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- 56) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. Being part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is an important part of my identity as a Christian. (IDPCUSA)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 615 | 27.5 |
| 2) Agree | 992 | 44.4 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 357 | 16.0 |
| 4) Disagree | 213 | 9.5 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 59 | 2.6 |
| Missing | 37 | |
| TOTAL | 2236 | 100.0 |
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- 57) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. While they may have disagreements from time to time, Christians should remain loyal to one denomination throughout their adult lives. (LOYALDEN)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 60 | 2.7 |
| 2) Agree | 242 | 10.9 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 721 | 32.5 |
| 4) Disagree | 981 | 44.2 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 215 | 9.7 |
| Missing | 54 | |
| TOTAL | 2219 | 100.0 |
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- 58) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. There are several other denominations where I could belong and be just as satisfied. (DENOMSAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 214 | 9.7 |
| 2) Agree | 1064 | 48.1 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 564 | 25.5 |
| 4) Disagree | 304 | 13.7 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 68 | 3.1 |
| Missing | 59 | |
| TOTAL | 2214 | 100.0 |
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- 59) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a clearer understanding of the church's mission in the world today than do most other denominations. (MISPCUSA)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 80 | 3.6 |
| 2) Agree | 401 | 18.1 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 1140 | 51.5 |
| 4) Disagree | 491 | 22.2 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 103 | 4.7 |
| Missing | 58 | |
| TOTAL | 2215 | 100.0 |
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- 60) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. I have a sense of excitement about the future of my congregation. (EXCITFUT)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 460 | 20.8 |
| 2) Agree | 1009 | 45.6 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 459 | 20.7 |
| 4) Disagree | 216 | 9.8 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 70 | 3.2 |
| Missing | 59 | |
| TOTAL | 2214 | 100.0 |
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- 61) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. I have a sense of excitement about the future of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). (FUTPCUSA)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 152 | 6.9 |
| 2) Agree | 746 | 33.7 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 981 | 44.3 |
| 4) Disagree | 258 | 11.6 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 79 | 3.6 |
| Missing | 57 | |
| TOTAL | 2216 | 100.0 |
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- 62) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of deacon? (GAYDEAC)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes, definitely | 381 | 17.0 |
| 2) Yes, probably | 410 | 18.3 |
| 3) Not sure | 281 | 12.6 |
| 4) No, probably not | 369 | 16.5 |
| 5) No, definitely not | 797 | 35.6 |
| Missing | 35 | |
| TOTAL | 2238 | 100.0 |
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- 63) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of elder? (GAYELDER)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes, definitely | 374 | 16.7 |
| 2) Yes, probably | 391 | 17.5 |
| 3) Not sure | 278 | 12.4 |
| 4) No, probably not | 360 | 16.1 |
| 5) No, definitely not | 833 | 37.3 |
| Missing | 37 | |
| TOTAL | 2236 | 100.0 |
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- 64) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of minister of the Word and Sacrament? (GAYMIN)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes, definitely | 313 | 14.0 |
| 2) Yes, probably | 244 | 10.9 |
| 3) Not sure | 290 | 13.0 |
| 4) No, probably not | 347 | 15.5 |
| 5) No, definitely not | 1043 | 46.6 |
| Missing | 36 | |
| TOTAL | 2237 | 100.0 |
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- 65) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Gay partners who make a legal commitment to each other should be entitled to the same rights and benefits as couples in traditional marriages. (GPARBEN)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 333 | 14.9 |
| 2) Agree | 469 | 21.0 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 345 | 15.5 |
| 4) Disagree | 405 | 18.2 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 679 | 30.4 |
| Missing | 42 | |
| TOTAL | 2231 | 100.0 |
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- 66) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Presbyterian ministers should be prohibited from performing ceremonies that bless the union between two people of the same sex. (SSUNION)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 776 | 34.7 |
| 2) Agree | 356 | 15.9 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 362 | 16.2 |
| 4) Disagree | 336 | 15.0 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 405 | 18.1 |
| Missing | 38 | |
| TOTAL | 2235 | 100.0 |
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- 67) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. It should be OK for two people of the same sex to hold a union ceremony in a Presbyterian church. (UNIONCER)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 245 | 11.0 |
| 2) Agree | 315 | 14.1 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 350 | 15.7 |
| 4) Disagree | 447 | 20.1 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 872 | 39.1 |
| Missing | 44 | |
| TOTAL | 2229 | 100.0 |
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- 68) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. In general, a person who has sex with someone of the same sex is committing a sin. (SAMESEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 694 | 31.3 |
| 2) Agree | 434 | 19.6 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 467 | 21.1 |
| 4) Disagree | 328 | 14.8 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 291 | 13.1 |
| Missing | 59 | |
| TOTAL | 2214 | 100.0 |
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- 69) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. (SSMARRY)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 202 | 9.4 |
| 2) Agree | 280 | 13.0 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 353 | 16.4 |
| 4) Disagree | 434 | 20.1 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 886 | 41.1 |
| Missing | 118 | |
| TOTAL | 2155 | 100.0 |
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- 70) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Decisions on ordination to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament of sexually active gay and lesbian persons should be left for each presbytery to make on a case-by-case basis. (GAYORDIN)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 106 | 4.8 |
| 2) Agree | 334 | 15.1 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 390 | 17.6 |
| 4) Disagree | 476 | 21.5 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 905 | 40.9 |
| Missing | 62 | |
| TOTAL | 2211 | 100.0 |
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- 71) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Same-sex couples should be allowed to adopt children. (ADPTCHLD)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 286 | 12.8 |
| 2) Agree | 486 | 21.8 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 471 | 21.1 |
| 4) Disagree | 356 | 16.0 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 628 | 28.2 |
| Missing | 46 | |
| TOTAL | 2227 | 100.0 |
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- 72) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. I would be comfortable with a pastor who is gay or lesbian. (GAYPASTR)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Strongly agree | 259 | 11.6 |
| 2) Agree | 336 | 15.1 |
| 3) Neutral or not sure | 322 | 14.5 |
| 4) Disagree | 357 | 16.0 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 954 | 42.8 |
| Missing | 45 | |
| TOTAL | 2228 | 100.0 |
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- 73) What is your sex? (SEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Female | 1269 | 56.2 |
| 2) Male | 989 | 43.8 |
| Missing | 15 | |
| TOTAL | 2258 | 100.0 |
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- 74) What is your present age? (AGE)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 2249 | 58.138 | 15 |
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- 75) Which of the categories below most closely describes the place in which you currently live? (LIVE)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) In open country, but not on a farm | 301 | 13.4 |
| 2) On a farm | 102 | 4.6 |
| 3) In a small city or town (under 50,000 population) | 783 | 35.0 |
| 4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000 population) | 361 | 16.1 |
| 5) In a suburb near a medium-size city | 198 | 8.8 |
| 6) In a large city (over 250,000 population) | 199 | 8.9 |
| 7) In a suburb near a large city | 296 | 13.2 |
| Missing | 33 | |
| TOTAL | 2240 | 100.0 |
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- 76) Which of the categories below most closely describes the place where your congregation is located? (CONGLOC)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) In open country, but not on a farm | 128 | 5.9 |
| 2) On a farm | 18 | 0.8 |
| 3) In a small city or town (under 50,000 population) | 955 | 44.0 |
| 4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000 population) | 422 | 19.5 |
| 5) In a suburb near a medium-size city | 163 | 7.5 |
| 6) In a large city (over 250,000 population) | 220 | 10.1 |
| 7) In a suburb near a large city | 262 | 12.1 |
| Missing | 105 | |
| TOTAL | 2168 | 100.0 |
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- 77) What is your present marital status? (MARITAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Married | 1707 | 78.3 |
| 2) Not married | 472 | 21.7 |
| Missing | 94 | |
| TOTAL | 2179 | 100.0 |
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- 78) If not currently married; have you ever been married? (MARRY)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) No, never married | 182 | 33.6 |
| 2) Yes, am now widowed | 225 | 41.5 |
| 3) Yes, am now divorced | 120 | 22.1 |
| 4) Yes, am both widowed and divorced | 15 | 2.8 |
| Missing | 1731 | |
| TOTAL | 542 | 100.0 |
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- 79) If currently married: have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREMARRY)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) No | 1265 | 76.7 |
| 2) Yes, was widowed | 50 | 3.0 |
| 3) Yes, was divorced | 321 | 19.5 |
| 4) Yes, was both widowed and divorced | 14 | 0.8 |
| Missing | 623 | |
| TOTAL | 1650 | 100.0 |
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- 80) Please indicate the faith or denomination in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved). (SFAITH)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Baptist | 203 | 12.3 |
| 2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | 40 | 2.4 |
| 3) Episcopal | 44 | 2.7 |
| 4) Lutheran | 111 | 6.7 |
| 5) Methodist | 258 | 15.6 |
| 6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA | 519 | 31.3 |
| 7) Other Presbyterian | 2 | 0.1 |
| 8) Reformed | 22 | 1.3 |
| 9) Roman Catholic | 237 | 14.3 |
| 10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregational) | 77 | 4.6 |
| 11) Independent or non-denominational | 7 | 0.4 |
| 12) None | 42 | 2.5 |
| 13) Other (specify) | 94 | 5.7 |
| Missing | 617 | |
| TOTAL | 1656 | 100.0 |
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- 81) Please indicate the faith or denomination in which your husband or wife is currently affiliated. (SFAITH2)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Baptist | 4 | 0.3 |
| 2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | 3 | 0.2 |
| 3) Episcopal | 6 | 0.4 |
| 4) Lutheran | 6 | 0.4 |
| 5) Methodist | 16 | 1.0 |
| 6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA | 1373 | 88.1 |
| 8) Reformed | 1 | 0.1 |
| 9) Roman Catholic | 46 | 3.0 |
| 10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregational) | 2 | 0.1 |
| 11) Independent or non-denominational | 2 | 0.1 |
| 12) Other (specify) | 70 | 4.5 |
| 13) None | 29 | 1.9 |
| Missing | 715 | |
| TOTAL | 1558 | 100.0 |
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- 82) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (SWORSHP)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Never | 59 | 3.5 |
| 2) Less than once a year | 42 | 2.5 |
| 3) About once or twice a year | 97 | 5.8 |
| 4) Several times a year | 128 | 7.7 |
| 5) About once a month | 80 | 4.8 |
| 6) 2-3 times a month | 206 | 12.4 |
| 7) Nearly every week | 596 | 35.8 |
| 8) Every week | 459 | 27.5 |
| Missing | 606 | |
| TOTAL | 1667 | 100.0 |
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- 83) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at another congregation? (SWORSHP2)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Never | 321 | 45.9 |
| 2) Less than once a year | 97 | 13.9 |
| 3) About once or twice a year | 118 | 16.9 |
| 4) Several times a year | 71 | 10.2 |
| 5) About once a month | 15 | 2.1 |
| 6) 2-3 times a month | 21 | 3.0 |
| 7) Nearly every week | 24 | 3.4 |
| 8) Every week | 32 | 4.6 |
| Missing | 1574 | |
| TOTAL | 699 | 100.0 |
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- 84) How many children do you have? (If none, write 0.) Include any legally adopted children; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted. (CHILDREN)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) None | 311 | 14.0 |
| 1) 1 | 248 | 11.2 |
| 2) 2 | 888 | 40.1 |
| 3) 3 | 489 | 22.1 |
| 4) 4 | 189 | 8.5 |
| 5) 5 | 55 | 2.5 |
| 6) 6 | 22 | 1.0 |
| 7) 7 | 8 | 0.4 |
| 8) 8 | 4 | 0.2 |
| 9) 9 | 2 | 0.1 |
| Missing | 57 | |
| TOTAL | 2216 | 100.0 |
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- 85) Please indicate your employment status. Employed full-time (FULL)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1381 | 60.8 |
| 1) Checked | 891 | 39.2 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 2272 | 100.0 |
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- 86) Please indicate your employment status. Employed part-time (PART)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2053 | 90.4 |
| 1) Checked | 218 | 9.6 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 2271 | 100.0 |
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- 87) Please indicate your employment status. Self-employed (SELF)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2069 | 91.0 |
| 1) Checked | 204 | 9.0 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 88) Please indicate your employment status. Unemployed (UNEMPLOY)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2239 | 98.5 |
| 1) Checked | 34 | 1.5 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 89) Please indicate your employment status. Retired (RETIRED)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1439 | 63.3 |
| 1) Checked | 834 | 36.7 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 90) Please indicate your employment status. Full-time homemaker (HOMEMAK)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2086 | 91.8 |
| 1) Checked | 187 | 8.2 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 91) Please indicate your employment status. Student (STUDENT)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2196 | 96.6 |
| 1) Checked | 77 | 3.4 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 92) Please indicate your employment status. Other (specify) (EMPL_OTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2240 | 98.5 |
| 1) Checked | 33 | 1.5 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 93) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Employed full-time (SFULL)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1585 | 69.7 |
| 1) Checked | 688 | 30.3 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 94) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Employed part-time (SPART)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2103 | 92.5 |
| 1) Checked | 170 | 7.5 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 95) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Self-employed (SSELF)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2105 | 92.6 |
| 1) Checked | 168 | 7.4 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 96) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Unemployed (SUNEMPLY)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2252 | 99.1 |
| 1) Checked | 21 | 0.9 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 97) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Retired (SRETIRED)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 1696 | 74.6 |
| 1) Checked | 577 | 25.4 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 98) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Full-time homemaker (SHOMEMAK)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2112 | 93.0 |
| 1) Checked | 160 | 7.0 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 2272 | 100.0 |
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- 99) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Student (SSTUDENT)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2266 | 99.7 |
| 1) Checked | 7 | 0.3 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 100) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Other (specify) (SOTHER)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) Not checked | 2250 | 99.0 |
| 1) Checked | 23 | 1.0 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 101) If you are employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours worked per week over the last year. (HRWK)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 1394 | 37.586 | 17 |
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- 102) If your husband or wife is employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours worked per week over the last year. (SHRWK)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 1113 | 37.61 | 19 |
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- 103) What is the highest level of education completed by you? (EDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) 8th grade or less | 12 | 0.5 |
| 2) Some high school | 43 | 1.9 |
| 3) High school diploma | 247 | 10.9 |
| 4) Some college, but no degree | 384 | 17.0 |
| 5) Associate's degree | 139 | 6.1 |
| 6) Bachelor's degree | 543 | 24.0 |
| 7) Some graduate work | 235 | 10.4 |
| 8) Graduate degree | 659 | 29.1 |
| Missing | 11 | |
| TOTAL | 2262 | 100.0 |
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- 104) What is the highest level of education completed by your spouse? (SEDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) 8th grade or less | 9 | 0.5 |
| 2) Some high school | 32 | 1.8 |
| 3) High school diploma | 252 | 14.4 |
| 4) Some college, but no degree | 265 | 15.2 |
| 5) Associate's degree | 138 | 7.9 |
| 6) Bachelor's degree | 466 | 26.7 |
| 7) Some graduate work | 143 | 8.2 |
| 8) Graduate degree | 440 | 25.2 |
| Missing | 528 | |
| TOTAL | 1745 | 100.0 |
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- 105) How many persons, including yourself, live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (PERSONS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) I live alone | 355 | 15.7 |
| 2) Two of us | 1175 | 51.9 |
| 3) Three of us | 298 | 13.2 |
| 4) Four of us | 296 | 13.1 |
| 5) Five of us | 95 | 4.2 |
| 6) Six of us | 21 | 0.9 |
| 7) Seven or more of us | 4 | 0.2 |
| 8) Not applicable (I live in a dormitory, nursing home or other institutional housing | 18 | 0.8 |
| Missing | 11 | |
| TOTAL | 2262 | 100.0 |
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- 106) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged under 6 years? (AGE6)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) None/blank | 562 | 76.9 |
| 1) One | 105 | 14.4 |
| 2) Two | 57 | 7.8 |
| 3) Three | 6 | 0.8 |
| 5) Five | 1 | 0.1 |
| Missing | 1542 | |
| TOTAL | 731 | 100.0 |
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- 107) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 6–12 years? (AGE12)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) None/blank | 533 | 66.5 |
| 1) One | 182 | 22.7 |
| 2) Two | 78 | 9.7 |
| 3) Three | 9 | 1.1 |
| Missing | 1471 | |
| TOTAL | 802 | 100.0 |
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- 108) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 13–17 years? (AGE17)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) None/blank | 528 | 63.9 |
| 1) One | 211 | 25.5 |
| 2) Two | 76 | 9.2 |
| 3) Three | 11 | 1.3 |
| Missing | 1447 | |
| TOTAL | 826 | 100.0 |
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- 109) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 18–24 years? (AGE24)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) None/blank | 538 | 74.7 |
| 1) One | 147 | 20.4 |
| 2) Two | 35 | 4.9 |
| Missing | 1553 | |
| TOTAL | 720 | 100.0 |
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- 110) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 25 years and over? (AGE25)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) None/blank | 5 | 0.2 |
| 1) One | 375 | 17.0 |
| 2) Two | 1700 | 77.2 |
| 3) Three | 96 | 4.4 |
| 4) Four | 24 | 1.1 |
| 5) Five | 3 | 0.1 |
| Missing | 70 | |
| TOTAL | 2203 | 100.0 |
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- 111) From the list below, select the choice which best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (PEOPLE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) A single adult, living alone | 332 | 15.1 |
| 2) A single parent, living with one or more children | 54 | 2.5 |
| 3) A married couple, no children in household | 1055 | 47.9 |
| 4) A married couple, living with one or more children | 649 | 29.5 |
| 5) Some other arrangement (please describe your household here) | 111 | 5.0 |
| Missing | 72 | |
| TOTAL | 2201 | 100.0 |
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- 112) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (PARTYID)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Democrat | 632 | 28.6 |
| 2) Independent | 376 | 17.0 |
| 3) Republican | 1149 | 52.0 |
| 4) Other (specify) | 52 | 2.4 |
| Missing | 64 | |
| TOTAL | 2209 | 100.0 |
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- 113) What is your race or origin? White or Caucasian (RACE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 112 | 4.9 |
| 1) Checked | 2161 | 95.1 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 114) What is your race or origin? Black or African American (RACE2)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 2229 | 98.1 |
| 1) Checked | 44 | 1.9 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 115) What is your race or origin? Indian (American) or Alaska native (RACE3)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 2251 | 99.0 |
| 1) Checked | 22 | 1.0 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 116) What is your race or origin? Asian or Pacific Islander (RACE4)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 2247 | 98.9 |
| 1) Checked | 26 | 1.1 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 117) What is your race or origin? Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin (RACE5)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 2255 | 99.2 |
| 1) Checked | 18 | 0.8 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 118) What is your race or origin? Some other race (specify) (RACE6)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Not checked | 2265 | 99.6 |
| 1) Checked | 8 | 0.4 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 119) Did you or any other family member in your household fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (PLEDGE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1774 | 78.8 |
| 2) No | 424 | 18.8 |
| 3) Don't know | 47 | 2.1 |
| 4) Congregation does not use pledge cards [vol.] | 6 | 0.3 |
| Missing | 22 | |
| TOTAL | 2251 | 100.0 |
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- 120) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2004? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (INCOME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Less than $10,000 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 2) $10,000-$14,999 | 32 | 1.6 |
| 3) $15,000-$19,999 | 46 | 2.3 |
| 4) $20,000-$29,999 | 141 | 7.0 |
| 5) $30,000-$39,999 | 166 | 8.3 |
| 6) $40,000-$49,999 | 163 | 8.1 |
| 7) $50,000-$59,999 | 198 | 9.9 |
| 8) $60,000-$69,999 | 183 | 9.1 |
| 9) $70,000-$79,999 | 152 | 7.6 |
| 10) $80,000-$89,999 | 139 | 6.9 |
| 11) $90,000-$99,999 | 122 | 6.1 |
| 12) $100,000-$124,999 | 241 | 12.0 |
| 13) $125,000-$149,999 | 117 | 5.8 |
| 14) $150,000-$199,999 | 128 | 6.4 |
| 15) $200,000-$249,999 | 51 | 2.5 |
| 16) $250,000 or more | 93 | 4.6 |
| Missing | 267 | |
| TOTAL | 2006 | 100.0 |
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- 121) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign). (GIVING)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 2129 | 97.4 |
| 2) No | 57 | 2.6 |
| Missing | 87 | |
| TOTAL | 2186 | 100.0 |
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- 122) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTGIVE)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 1833 | 12048.09 | 92824 |
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- 123) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church. (CAPCAMP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1078 | 52.2 |
| 2) No | 987 | 47.8 |
| Missing | 208 | |
| TOTAL | 2065 | 100.0 |
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- 124) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTCAP)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 865 | 23709.609 | 143301 |
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- 125) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? 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, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy. (SPECAPP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1696 | 81.2 |
| 2) No | 393 | 18.8 |
| Missing | 184 | |
| TOTAL | 2089 | 100.0 |
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- 126) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTSPEC)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 1417 | 17193.611 | 129049 |
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- 127) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) directly, for any of its programs, such as Disaster Assistance, the Hunger Program, missions or missionaries, etc. (PCUSADIR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1096 | 54.3 |
| 2) No | 924 | 45.7 |
| Missing | 253 | |
| TOTAL | 2020 | 100.0 |
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- 128) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTPCUSA)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 880 | 20638.318 | 141604 |
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- 129) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). (OUTPCUSA)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 975 | 48.2 |
| 2) No | 1049 | 51.8 |
| Missing | 249 | |
| TOTAL | 2024 | 100.0 |
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- 130) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (ALLCAUSE)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 828 | 15446.679 | 119611 |
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- 131) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes. (NONRELIG)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 1900 | 89.9 |
| 2) No | 214 | 10.1 |
| Missing | 159 | |
| TOTAL | 2114 | 100.0 |
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- 132) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTNOREL)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 1625 | 12705.734 | 104703 |
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- 133) Response form: (RESPFORM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Paper | 2090 | 91.9 |
| 2) Web | 183 | 8.1 |
| TOTAL | 2273 | 100.0 |
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- 134) State (STATE)
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- 135) Region of residents (REGION)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Northeast | 433 | 19.1 |
| 2) Midwest | 581 | 25.7 |
| 3) South | 915 | 40.4 |
| 4) West | 334 | 14.8 |
| Missing | 10 | |
| TOTAL | 2263 | 100.0 |
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- 136) Sample (SAMPLE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Members | 1099 | 48.6 |
| 2) Elders | 1164 | 51.4 |
| Missing | 10 | |
| TOTAL | 2263 | 100.0 |
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- 137) Total members 2004 (TOTMEM04)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 2263 | 529.708 | 705 |
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- 138) I-AGE: What is your present age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Less than 40 | 260 | 11.6 |
| 2) 40-49 | 365 | 16.2 |
| 3) 50-64 | 795 | 35.3 |
| 4) 65+ | 829 | 36.9 |
| Missing | 24 | |
| TOTAL | 2249 | 100.0 |
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- 139) I-GENDER: What is your sex? (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Female | 1269 | 56.2 |
| 2) Male | 989 | 43.8 |
| Missing | 15 | |
| TOTAL | 2258 | 100.0 |
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- 140) I-PARTYID: Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Democrat | 632 | 28.6 |
| 2) Independent | 376 | 17.0 |
| 3) Republican | 1149 | 52.0 |
| 4) Other (specify) | 52 | 2.4 |
| Missing | 64 | |
| TOTAL | 2209 | 100.0 |
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- 141) I-INCOME: Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2004? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Less than $20,000 | 112 | 5.6 |
| 2) $20K-$49,999 | 470 | 23.4 |
| 3) $50K-$99,999 | 794 | 39.6 |
| 4) $100K+ | 630 | 31.4 |
| Missing | 267 | |
| TOTAL | 2006 | 100.0 |
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- 142) I-MARITAL: What is your present marital status? (for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Married | 1707 | 78.3 |
| 2) Not married | 472 | 21.7 |
| Missing | 94 | |
| TOTAL | 2179 | 100.0 |
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