Religion and Public Life Survey, 2003

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Respondent ID (RESP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	1349.484	793

2) Time zone (TIMEZONE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Eastern	944	47.2
2) Central	651	32.5
3) Mountain	83	4.1
4) Pacific	324	16.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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3) Original start date (ODATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) July 1, 2003	151	7.5
2) July 2, 2003	131	6.5
3) July 3, 2003	128	6.4
7) July 7, 2003	110	5.5
8) July 8, 2003	48	2.4
24) June 24, 2003	127	6.3
25) June 25, 2003	324	16.2
26) June 26, 2003	257	12.8
27) June 27, 2003	177	8.8
28) June 28, 2003	171	8.5
29) June 29, 2003	185	9.2
30) June 30, 2003	193	9.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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4) Original time start relative to interviewer (OTIME)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	201103.116	26253

5) Original time start relative to respondent (OTIMER)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	192167.052	26162

6) Original number of attempts (OATTMPT)

	TOTAL	%
1)	598	29.9
2)	401	20.0
3)	258	12.9
4)	208	10.4
5)	160	8.0
6)	142	7.1
7)	92	4.6
8)	58	2.9
9)	34	1.7
10)	43	2.1
11)	8	0.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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7) Original interviewer day of week (ODOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Sunday	185	9.2
2) Monday	303	15.1
3) Tuesday	326	16.3
4) Wednesday	455	22.7
5) Thursday	385	19.2
6) Friday	177	8.8
7) Saturday	171	8.5
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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8) Current start date (CDATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) July 1, 2003	147	7.3
2) July 2, 2003	152	7.6
3) July 3, 2003	143	7.1
7) July 7, 2003	127	6.3
8) July 8, 2003	67	3.3
24) June 24, 2003	109	5.4
25) June 25, 2003	295	14.7
26) June 26, 2003	251	12.5
27) June 27, 2003	179	8.9
28) June 28, 2003	167	8.3
29) June 29, 2003	181	9.0
30) June 30, 2003	184	9.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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9) Current time start relative to interviewer (CTIME)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	201027.477	26614

10) Current time start relative to respondent (CTIMER)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	192091.413	26619

11) Current number of attempts (CATTMPT)

	TOTAL	%
1)	534	26.7
2)	391	19.5
3)	257	12.8
4)	220	11.0
5)	165	8.2
6)	161	8.0
7)	104	5.2
8)	71	3.5
9)	37	1.8
10)	54	2.7
11)	8	0.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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12) Current interviewer day of the week (CDOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Sunday	181	9.0
2) Monday	311	15.5
3) Tuesday	323	16.1
4) Wednesday	447	22.3
5) Thursday	394	19.7
6) Friday	179	8.9
7) Saturday	167	8.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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13) Current shift date (CSHIFT)

	TOTAL	%
30624)	109	5.4
30625)	304	15.2
30626)	242	12.1
30627)	179	8.9
30628)	167	8.3
30629)	181	9.0
30630)	184	9.2
30701)	152	7.6
30702)	154	7.7
30703)	136	6.8
30707)	130	6.5
30708)	64	3.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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14) Sample key (KEY)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	107459.797	4327

15) Time zone (TIMEZON2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Central	651	32.5
2) Eastern	944	47.2
3) Mountain	83	4.1
4) Pacific	324	16.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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16) FIPS code for geographical area (FIPS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	28517.442	15682

17) Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	3468.466	2973

18) Census Division (CENDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) New England	105	5.2
2) Mid-Atlantic	280	14.0
3) East North Central	335	16.7
4) West North Central	173	8.6
5) South Atlantic	377	18.8
6) East South Central	117	5.8
7) West South Central	218	10.9
8) Mountain	121	6.0
9) Pacific	276	13.8
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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19) Replicate (REP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	96.417	56

20) Phone type (PHTYPE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Unlisted	563	28.1
1) Listed	780	39.0
3) Protected	659	32.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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21) Urban, suburban, rural area (USR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Urban	563	28.1
2) Suburban	960	48.0
3) Rural	479	23.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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22) MSA/Non-MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) Codes (MSA_NON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Non-MSA	480	24.0
1) MSA	1522	76.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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23) Region (MARKET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	385	19.2
2) Midwest	508	25.4
3) South	712	35.6
4) West	397	19.8
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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24) Respondent's sex (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	956	47.8
2) Female	1046	52.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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25) Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as President? (BUSHAPRV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Approve	1159	57.9
2) Disapprove	660	33.0
9) Don't know/Refused	183	9.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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26) Form Split (DQFORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Form 1	1001	50.0
2) Form 2	1001	50.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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27) I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in this country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder? (ISSUES1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	283	28.2
2) Favor	368	36.7
3) Oppose	191	19.0
4) Strongly oppose	97	9.7
9) Don't know/Refused	64	6.4
Missing	999
TOTAL	1003	100.0

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28) I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in this country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder when they were under the age of 18? (ISSUES2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	105	10.5
2) Favor	240	24.0
3) Oppose	388	38.8
4) Strongly oppose	196	19.6
9) Don't know/Refused	72	7.2
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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29) I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in this country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose making it legal for doctors to give terminally ill patients the means to end their lives? (ISSUES3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	185	18.4
2) Favor	365	36.4
3) Oppose	223	22.2
4) Strongly oppose	158	15.8
9) Don't know/Refused	72	7.2
Missing	999
TOTAL	1003	100.0

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30) I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in this country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose making it legal for doctors to assist terminally ill patients in committing suicide? (ISSUES4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	154	15.4
2) Favor	301	30.1
3) Oppose	239	23.9
4) Strongly oppose	225	22.5
9) Don't know/Refused	82	8.2
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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31) I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in this country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally? (ISSUES5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	108	10.8
2) Favor	282	28.1
3) Oppose	223	22.2
4) Strongly oppose	297	29.6
9) Don't know/Refused	93	9.3
Missing	999
TOTAL	1003	100.0

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32) Looking ahead, would you like to see George W. Bush re-elected president in 2004 or would you prefer that a Democratic candidate win the election? (ELECTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bush re-elected	913	45.6
2) Prefer Democrat	730	36.5
3) Other	148	7.4
9) Don't know/Refused	211	10.5
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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33) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence? (RELUSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increasing	312	31.1
2) Losing	551	54.9
3) Staying the same	52	5.2
9) No opinion	88	8.8
Missing	999
TOTAL	1003	100.0

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34) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence in THE WORLD or losing its influence? (RELWORLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increasing	374	37.4
2) Losing	494	49.4
3) Staying the same	47	4.7
9) No opinion	86	8.6
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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35) Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of Catholics very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPRELGR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	419	20.9
2) Mostly favorable	1006	50.2
3) Mostly unfavorable	223	11.1
4) Very unfavorable	112	5.6
5) Never heard of	2	0.1
9) Can't rate	240	12.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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36) Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of Jews very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPRELGR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	415	20.7
2) Mostly favorable	1087	54.3
3) Mostly unfavorable	113	5.6
4) Very unfavorable	53	2.6
5) Never heard of	11	0.5
9) Can't rate	323	16.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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37) Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of Evangelical Christians very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPRELGR3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	347	17.3
2) Mostly favorable	849	42.4
3) Mostly unfavorable	254	12.7
4) Very unfavorable	108	5.4
5) Never heard of	60	3.0
9) Can't rate	384	19.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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38) Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of Protestants very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPRELGR4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	431	21.5
2) Mostly favorable	1055	52.7
3) Mostly unfavorable	126	6.3
4) Very unfavorable	48	2.4
5) Never heard of	24	1.2
9) Can't rate	318	15.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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39) Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of Muslim Americans very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPRELGR5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	96	9.6
2) Mostly favorable	447	44.6
3) Mostly unfavorable	140	14.0
4) Very unfavorable	86	8.6
5) Never heard of	11	1.1
9) Can't rate	223	22.2
Missing	999
TOTAL	1003	100.0

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40) Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of Muslims very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPRELGR6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	87	8.7
2) Mostly favorable	395	39.5
3) Mostly unfavorable	200	20.0
4) Very unfavorable	112	11.2
5) Never heard of	5	0.5
9) Can't rate	202	20.2
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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41) Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPRELGR7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	79	7.9
2) Mostly favorable	295	29.4
3) Mostly unfavorable	196	19.5
4) Very unfavorable	294	29.3
5) Never heard of	2	0.2
9) Can't rate	137	13.7
Missing	999
TOTAL	1003	100.0

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42) Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of people who are not religious very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPRELGR8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	90	9.0
2) Mostly favorable	436	43.6
3) Mostly unfavorable	185	18.5
4) Very unfavorable	121	12.1
5) Never heard of	2	0.2
9) Can't rate	167	16.7
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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43) In your opinion, should churches and other houses of worship keep out of political matters — or should they express their views on day-to-day social and political questions? (CHRCHPOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Should keep out	877	43.8
2) Should express views	1042	52.0
9) No opinion	83	4.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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44) If clergy DO speak out on issues, should they reflect the views of the members of their congregation, or should they express their own views, even if most members disagree? (HOWCLSPK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Reflect views of members	732	36.6
2) Express their own views	1032	51.5
3) Should not give views	84	4.2
9) No opinion	154	7.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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45) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] Do you think there has been too much, too little or the right amount of expressions of religious faith and prayer by political leaders? (EXPRSREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Too much	231	23.0
2) Too little	398	39.7
3) Right amount	298	29.7
9) Don't know/Refused	76	7.6
Missing	999
TOTAL	1003	100.0

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46) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] Do you think George W. Bush mentions his religious faith and prayer too much, too little, or about the right amount? (BUSHREL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Too much	154	15.4
2) Too little	94	9.4
3) Right amount	632	63.1
9) Don't know/Refused	121	12.1
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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47) How much do you think George W. Bush relies on his own religious beliefs in making policy decisions – a great deal, a fair amount, or not very much? (BUSHREL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	425	21.2
2) A fair amount	799	39.9
3) Not very much	592	29.6
9) Don't know/Refused	186	9.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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48) In making policy decisions, do you think he relies on his religious beliefs too much, too little or about the right amount? (BUSHREL3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Too much	230	11.5
2) Too little	391	19.5
3) About the right amount	1168	58.3
9) Don't know/Refused	213	10.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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49) In the dispute between Israel and the Palestinians, which side do you sympathize with more, Israel or the Palestinians? (ISRLPLST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Israel	819	40.9
2) The Palestinians	266	13.3
3) Both	161	8.0
4) Neither	364	18.2
9) Don't know/Refused	392	19.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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50) [ASK ONLY IF ISRLPLST= 1 "ISRAEL" OR 2 "THE PALESTINIANS" OR 3 "BOTH" OR 4 "NEITHER"] Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on this issue (The dispute between Israel and the Palestinians)... (INFLNCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) A personal experience	135	8.4
2) The views of your friends and family	67	4.2
3) What you have seen or read in the media	524	32.5
4) Your religious beliefs	293	18.2
5) Your education	381	23.7
6) Something else	156	9.7
9) Don't know/Refused	54	3.4
Missing	392
TOTAL	1610	100.0

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51) Some people believe God gave the land that is now Israel to the Jewish people. Other people do not believe this is literally true. Which comes closer to your own view? (IRSLLAND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Believe Israel given to the Jewish people by God	834	41.7
2) Don't believe this is literally true	766	38.3
9) Don't know/Refused	402	20.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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52) Some people say that the state of Israel is a fulfillment of the biblical prophesy about the second coming of Jesus. Do you believe that this is true, or not? (ISRLPRPH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, true	674	33.7
2) No, not true	968	48.4
9) Don't know/Refused	360	18.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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53) What is your religious preference – do you consider yourself Christian, Jewish, Muslim, other non-Christian such as Buddhist or Hindu, Atheist, Agnostic, something else, or don't you have a religious preference? [include the following responses as Christian: Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox religions, Protestant religions such as Baptist, Episcopal, Jehovah's Witness, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Church of Christ, etc.] (RELPREF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Christian	1606	80.2
2) Jewish	40	2.0
3) Muslim (include Islam/Islamic)	6	0.3
4) Other non-Christian	79	3.9
5) Atheist	42	2.1
6) Agnostic	74	3.7
7) Something else (Specify)	10	0.5
8) No preference	123	6.1
9) Don't know/Refused	22	1.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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54) What is your religious preference – do you consider yourself Christian, Jewish, Muslim, other non-Christian such as Buddhist or Hindu, Atheist, Agnostic, something else, or don't you have a religious preference? (RELPREF2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Something else	1971	98.7
2) Seventh Day Adventist	1	0.1
3) Apihicanian	1	0.1
4) Bahai	1	0.1
5) Baptist	1	0.1
7) Believe in God	2	0.1
8) Catholic	1	0.1
9) Christian Scientist	2	0.1
10) Church of Latter Day Saints	1	0.1
11) Deist	1	0.1
12) Geltic, Reconstructionist, Pagan	1	0.1
13) Own feelings	1	0.1
14) Hindu	3	0.2
15) Jehovah's Witness	2	0.1
17) Moorish	1	0.1
18) Native American	1	0.1
19) Non-Denominational	1	0.1
20) Protestant	1	0.1
22) Unitarian	1	0.1
23) Wiccan	1	0.1
24) Well versed in religion	1	0.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	1996	100.0

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55) [ASK ONLY IF RELPREF= 1 CHRISTIAN] Are you Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox – such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, or something else? (TYPECHRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant (include Baptist, Episcopal, Jehovah's Witness, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Church of Christ, etc.)	1031	64.2
2) Catholic (include Roman Catholic)	453	28.2
3) Mormon (include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)	25	1.6
4) Orthodox (include Greek or Russian Orthodox, etc.)	8	0.5
5) Something else (Specify)	23	1.4
9) Don't know/Refused	66	4.1
Missing	396
TOTAL	1606	100.0

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56) [ASK ONLY IF RELPREF= 1 CHRISTIAN] Are you Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox – such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, or something else? (TPECHRS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Something else	1867	94.2
2) Evangelical Christian	1	0.1
3) Not sure	1	0.1
4) First Christian	1	0.1
5) Seventh Day Adventist	5	0.3
6) All over	1	0.1
7) American Baptist	1	0.1
8) Anglican	1	0.1
9) Apostalic/Pentecostal	1	0.1
10) Baptist	11	0.6
11) Biblical Christian	1	0.1
12) Born again	1	0.1
13) Catholic	1	0.1
15) Charismatic	1	0.1
16) Christian	19	1.0
17) Christian cowboy	1	0.1
18) Christian mystic	1	0.1
19) Christian Non-Denominational	1	0.1
20) Christian Scientist	1	0.1
21) Evangelical	1	0.1
22) Field	1	0.1
23) General	1	0.1
24) Holiness	2	0.1
25) Consider self to be a son of God	1	0.1
26) Believe in God	3	0.2
27) Believe in Jesus	1	0.1
28) Independent Christian	2	0.1
29) Jehovah witness	2	0.1
30) Lutheran	8	0.4
32) Methodist	8	0.4
33) Missionary Baptist	1	0.1
34) Nazarene	1	0.1
35) New Pentecostal	1	0.1
36) No Idea	1	0.1
37) Non-Denominational	22	1.1
39) Non-classified	1	0.1
40) None	4	0.2
41) Own views	2	0.1
42) Unorthodox	1	0.1
43) Victory in Christ	1	0.1
Missing	20
TOTAL	1982	100.0

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57) [ASK ONLY IF RELPREF= 1 "CHRISTIAN" OR 7 "SOMETHING ELSE"] Would you describe yourself as a "born again" or evangelical Christian, or not? (BORNAGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, would	710	43.6
2) No, would not	852	52.3
9) Don't know/Refused	66	4.1
Missing	374
TOTAL	1628	100.0

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58) [ASK ONLY IF TYPECHRS= 2 "CATHOLIC"] Please tell me which if any of the following descriptions apply to you: traditional Catholic, or progressive Catholic? (CATHOLIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Traditional Catholic	246	54.5
2) Progressive Catholic	168	37.3
3) Neither	19	4.2
9) Don't know/Refused	18	4.0
Missing	1551
TOTAL	451	100.0

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59) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than once a week	307	15.3
2) Once a week	555	27.7
3) Once or twice a month	298	14.9
4) A few times a year	361	18.0
5) Seldom	284	14.2
6) Never	183	9.1
9) Don't know/Refused	14	0.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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60) How important would you say religion is in your own life – very important, fairly important, or not very important? (RELDAILY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	1200	59.9
2) Fairly important	491	24.5
3) Not very important	294	14.7
9) Don't know/Refused	17	0.8
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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61) In recent years do you attend religious services more often, less often, or has there been no change? (OFTATTND)

	TOTAL	%
1) More often	466	23.3
2) Less often	372	18.6
3) No change	1148	57.3
9) Don't know/Refused	16	0.8
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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62) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM= 1 "FORM 1"] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? (BIBLE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word	299	29.8
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word	443	44.2
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God	198	19.8
4) Other	19	1.9
9) Don't know/Refused	43	4.3
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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63) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM= 2 "FORM 2"] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? (BIBLE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God	152	15.2
2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word	471	47.1
3) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word	329	32.9
4) Other	22	2.2
9) Don't know/Refused	27	2.7
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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64) How much would you say you know about the Muslim religion and its practices? (KNOWMSLM)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	93	4.6
2) Some	609	30.4
3) Not very much	804	40.2
4) Nothing at all	482	24.1
9) Don't know/Refused	14	0.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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65) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM= 1 "FORM 1" OR RELPREF= 1 "CHRISTIAN" OR 2 "JEWISH" OR 4 "OTHER NON-CHRISTIAN" OR 7 "SOMETHING ELSE"] From what you know, do you think that the Muslim religion and your own religion have a lot in common, or do you think that the Muslim religion and your religion are very different? (SMLRMSLM)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot in common	210	24.4
2) Very different	500	58.2
9) Don't know/Refused	149	17.3
Missing	1143
TOTAL	859	100.0

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66) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM= 2 "FORM 2"Would you say you have a generally favorable or unfavorable opinion of Islam? (OPNMUSLM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favorable	424	42.4
2) Unfavorable	329	32.9
9) No opinion	248	24.8
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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67) Do you happen to know what name Muslims use to refer to God? (MSLMQ1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Allah (correct answer)	981	49.0
2) Something else (incorrect answer)	169	8.4
9) Don't know/Refused	852	42.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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68) Do you happen to know the name of the Islamic equivalent to the Bible? (MSLMQ2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Koran (correct answer)	957	47.8
2) Something else (incorrect answer)	79	3.9
9) Don't know/Refused	966	48.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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69) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] Here are some statements made by prominent U.S. political leaders. For each statement, please tell me whether you are comfortable or uncomfortable with a political leader making this kind of religious reference: "The liberty we prize is not America's gift to the world, it is God's gift to humanity." (LEADRS1A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Comfortable	661	66.0
2) Uncomfortable	282	28.1
9) Don't know/Refused	59	5.9
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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70) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] Here are some statements made by prominent U.S. political leaders. For each statement, please tell me whether you are comfortable or uncomfortable with a political leader making this kind of religious reference: "I have never believed the Constitution required our schools to be religion-free zones." (LEADRS1B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Comfortable	460	45.9
2) Uncomfortable	480	47.9
9) Don't know/Refused	62	6.2
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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71) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] Here are some statements made by prominent U.S. political leaders. For each statement, please tell me whether you are comfortable or uncomfortable with a political leader making this kind of religious reference: "Unique among the nations, America recognized the source of our character as being godly and eternal." (LEADRS1C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Comfortable	546	54.5
2) Uncomfortable	389	38.8
9) Don't know/Refused	67	6.7
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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72) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] Here are some statements made by prominent U.S. political leaders. For each statement, please tell me whether you are comfortable or uncomfortable with a political leader making this kind of religious reference: "The Constitution promises freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion." (LEADRS1D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Comfortable	724	72.3
2) Uncomfortable	235	23.5
9) Don't know/Refused	43	4.3
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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73) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] Here are some statements made by prominent U.S. political leaders. For each statement, please tell me whether you are comfortable or uncomfortable with a political leader making this kind of religious reference: President George W. Bush said "The liberty we prize is not America's gift to the world, it is God's gift to humanity." (LEADRS2A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Comfortable	736	73.5
2) Uncomfortable	220	22.0
9) Don't know/Refused	45	4.5
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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74) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] Here are some statements made by prominent U.S. political leaders. For each statement, please tell me whether you are comfortable or uncomfortable with a political leader making this kind of religious reference: President Bill Clinton said "I have never believed the Constitution required our schools to be religion-free zones." (LEADRS2B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Comfortable	617	61.6
2) Uncomfortable	329	32.9
9) Don't know/Refused	55	5.5
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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75) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] Here are some statements made by prominent U.S. political leaders. For each statement, please tell me whether you are comfortable or uncomfortable with a political leader making this kind of religious reference: Attorney General John Ashcroft said "Unique among the nations, America recognized the source of our character as being godly and eternal." (LEADRS2C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Comfortable	570	56.9
2) Uncomfortable	342	34.2
9) Don't know/Refused	89	8.9
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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76) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] Here are some statements made by prominent U.S. political leaders. For each statement, please tell me whether you are comfortable or uncomfortable with a political leader making this kind of religious reference: Senator Joe Lieberman said "The Constitution promises freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion." (LEADRS2D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Comfortable	729	72.8
2) Uncomfortable	215	21.5
9) Don't know/Refused	57	5.7
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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77) Do you believe that it is proper or improper for journalists to ask politicians how their religious beliefs affect their opinions on issues of the day? (ASKREL1V)

	TOTAL	%
1) Proper	1172	58.5
2) Improper	751	37.5
9) Don't know/Refused	79	3.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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78) [ASK ONLY IF JRNLSTS1= 2 "IMPROPER"] Do you think it's proper or improper for journalists to do this if the politician talks about his or her religious beliefs first? (ASKREL2V)

	TOTAL	%
1) Proper	390	51.9
2) Improper	328	43.7
9) Don't know/Refused	33	4.4
Missing	1251
TOTAL	751	100.0

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79) [ASK ONLY IF FORM=1 "FORM 1"] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. If your party nominated a generally well-qualified person for president who happened to be Catholic, would you vote for that person? (RELCAN1A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	888	88.6
2) No	76	7.6
9) Don't know/Refused	38	3.8
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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80) [ASK ONLY IF FORM=1 "FORM 1"] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. If your party nominated a generally well-qualified person for president who happened to be Jewish, would you vote for that person? (RELCAN1B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	848	84.6
2) No	107	10.7
9) Don't know/Refused	47	4.7
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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81) [ASK ONLY IF FORM=1 "FORM 1"] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. If your party nominated a generally well-qualified person for president who happened to be Muslim, would you vote for that person? (RELCAN1C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	566	56.5
2) No	373	37.2
9) Don't know/Refused	63	6.3
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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82) [ASK ONLY IF FORM=1 "FORM 1"] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. If your party nominated a generally well-qualified person for president who happened to be An atheist, would you vote for that person? (RELCAN1D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	471	47.0
2) No	496	49.5
9) Don't know/Refused	35	3.5
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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83) [ASK ONLY IF FORM=1 "FORM 1"] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. If your party nominated a generally well-qualified person for president who happened to be an Evangelical Christian, would you vote for that person? (RELCAN1E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	765	76.3
2) No	174	17.4
9) Don't know/Refused	63	6.3
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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84) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. Are there any reasons why you might not vote for a Catholic for president if he or she were nominated by the party you usually prefer? (RELCAN2A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, there are reasons NOT to vote for	148	14.8
2) No, no reasons	793	79.2
9) Don't know/Refused	60	6.0
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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85) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. Are there any reasons why you might not vote for a Jew for president if he or she were nominated by the party you usually prefer? (RELCAN2B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, there are reasons NOT to vote for	143	14.3
2) No, no reasons	802	80.1
9) Don't know/Refused	56	5.6
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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86) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. Are there any reasons why you might not vote for a Muslim for president if he or she were nominated by the party you usually prefer? (RELCAN2C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, there are reasons NOT to vote for	319	31.9
2) No, no reasons	586	58.5
9) Don't know/Refused	96	9.6
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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87) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. Are there any reasons why you might not vote for an Atheist for president if he or she were nominated by the party you usually prefer? (RELCAN2D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, there are reasons NOT to vote for	406	40.6
2) No, no reasons	535	53.4
9) Don't know/Refused	60	6.0
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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88) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. Are there any reasons why you might not vote for an Evangelical Christian for president if he or she were nominated by the party you usually prefer? (RELCAN2E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, there are reasons NOT to vote for	206	20.6
2) No, no reasons	693	69.2
9) Don't know/Refused	102	10.2
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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89) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] As I read from a list, please tell me if you would like to see more of this, less of this, or no change in the amount of this in the next few years: Religious leaders appearing on television talk shows. (OPINION1)

	TOTAL	%
1) More	244	24.4
2) Less	335	33.4
3) No change	394	39.3
9) Don't know/Refused	29	2.9
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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90) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] As I read from a list, please tell me if you would like to see more of this, less of this, or no change in the amount of this in the next few years: Religious leaders serving as advisers for elected officials. (OPINION2)

	TOTAL	%
1) More	310	30.9
2) Less	294	29.3
3) No change	372	37.1
9) Don't know/Refused	26	2.6
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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91) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] As I read from a list, please tell me if you would like to see more of this, less of this, or no change in the amount of this in the next few years: Religious leaders running for public office. (OPINION3)

	TOTAL	%
1) More	278	27.7
2) Less	310	30.9
3) No change	384	38.3
9) Don't know/Refused	30	3.0
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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92) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] As I read from a list, please tell me if you would like to see more of this, less of this, or no change in the amount of this in the next few years: Religious leaders forming political movements. (OPINION4)

	TOTAL	%
1) More	198	19.8
2) Less	448	44.7
3) No change	325	32.4
9) Don't know/Refused	31	3.1
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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93) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] I am going to name several types of groups or organizations. For each, please tell me whether you feel that group is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? Do you think the Democratic Party is generally friendly, neutral, or unfriendly toward religion? (FRNDLY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly	439	43.9
2) Neutral	355	35.5
3) Unfriendly	116	11.6
9) Don't know/Refused	91	9.1
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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94) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] I am going to name several types of groups or organizations. For each, please tell me whether you feel that group is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? Do you think the Republican Party is generally friendly, neutral, or unfriendly toward religion? (FRNDLY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly	568	56.7
2) Neutral	248	24.8
3) Unfriendly	89	8.9
9) Don't know/Refused	96	9.6
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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95) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] I am going to name several types of groups or organizations. For each, please tell me whether you feel that group is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? Do you think Hollywood and the makers of movies and TV entertainment shows are generally friendly, neutral, or unfriendly toward religion? (FRNDLY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly	154	15.4
2) Neutral	315	31.5
3) Unfriendly	458	45.8
9) Don't know/Refused	74	7.4
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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96) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] I am going to name several types of groups or organizations. For each, please tell me whether you feel that group is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? Do you think news reporters and the news media is generally friendly, neutral, or unfriendly toward religion? (FRNDLY4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly	154	15.4
2) Neutral	409	40.9
3) Unfriendly	351	35.1
9) Don't know/Refused	87	8.7
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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97) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] I am going to name several types of groups or organizations. For each, please tell me whether you feel that group is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? Do you think university professors are generally friendly, neutral, or unfriendly toward religion? (FRNDLY5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly	174	17.4
2) Neutral	407	40.7
3) Unfriendly	266	26.6
9) Don't know/Refused	154	15.4
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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98) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] I am going to name several types of groups or organizations. For each, please tell me whether you feel that group is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? Do you think liberals are generally friendly, neutral, or unfriendly toward religion? (FRNDLY6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly	266	26.6
2) Neutral	332	33.2
3) Unfriendly	272	27.2
9) Don't know/Refused	131	13.1
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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99) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 "FORM 2"] I am going to name several types of groups or organizations. For each, please tell me whether you feel that group is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? Do you think conservatives are generally friendly, neutral, or unfriendly toward religion? (FRNDLY7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friendly	556	55.5
2) Neutral	241	24.1
3) Unfriendly	85	8.5
9) Don't know/Refused	119	11.9
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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100) In the choices and decisions you make in a typical day, how often do you find yourself using your religious beliefs to help you decide what to do – frequently, occasionally, only once in a while, or hardly ever? (RELDECSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	884	44.2
2) Occasionally	452	22.6
3) Only once in a while	273	13.6
4) Hardly ever	291	14.5
5) Never	75	3.7
9) Don't know/Refused	27	1.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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101) When you vote in an election, how often do you find yourself using your religious beliefs to help you decide how to vote – frequently, occasionally, only once in a while, or hardly ever? (RELVOTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Frequently	439	21.9
2) Occasionally	338	16.9
3) Only once in a while	217	10.8
4) Hardly ever	716	35.8
5) Never	214	10.7
8) Don't vote/Can't vote	51	2.5
9) Don't know/Refused	27	1.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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102) Please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with this statement: The government should guarantee health insurance for all citizens, even if it means repealing most of the tax cuts passed under President Bush. (AGREEGOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	745	37.2
2) Mostly agree	667	33.3
3) Mostly disagree	307	15.3
4) Completely disagree	201	10.0
9) Don't know/Refused	82	4.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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103) Do you see this as strictly a political issue or is it also a moral issue? (MORALISS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strictly a political issue	654	32.7
2) Also a moral issue	1047	52.3
3) Both	232	11.6
4) Neither	21	1.0
9) Don't know/Refused	48	2.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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104) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] As I read you a pair of statements, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views even if neither is exactly right. A. Some religions are more likely than others to encourage violence among believers -OR- B. Religions are all about the same in this regard. (YOUVIEW1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Statement A	535	53.4
2) Statement B	375	37.4
3) Neither	42	4.2
9) Don't know	50	5.0
Missing	1000
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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105) [ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=1 "FORM 1"] As I read you a pair of statements, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views even if neither is exactly right. The Islamic religion is more likely than others to encourage violence among its believers -OR- The Islamic religion does not encourage violence more than others. (YOUVIEW2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Statement A	436	43.6
2) Statement B	427	42.7
3) Neither	22	2.2
9) Don't know	116	11.6
Missing	1001
TOTAL	1001	100.0

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106) How much of a role does religion play in causing most wars and conflicts in the world? (RELWARS)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	889	44.4
2) A fair amount	718	35.9
3) Only a little	232	11.6
4) None at all	104	5.2
9) Don't know/Refused	59	2.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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107) Have you heard or read anything about the effort to discourage people from buying Sport Utility Vehicles that asks the question "What would Jesus drive?" (RELSUV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	674	33.7
2) No	1289	64.4
9) Don't know/Refused	39	1.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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108) What's your opinion, do you think that Jesus WOULD or WOULD NOT drive an SUV? (JESUSSUV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Would	579	28.9
2) Would not	640	32.0
3) Would not drive/would walk	151	7.5
9) Don't know/Refused	632	31.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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109) What is your age? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	47.073	19

110) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None, or grade 1-8	58	2.9
2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)	110	5.5
3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)	535	26.7
4) Business, Technical, or vocational school after high school	48	2.4
5) Some college, no 4-year degree	489	24.4
6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)	463	23.1
7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school)	284	14.2
9) Don't know/Refused	15	0.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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111) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (HISP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	196	9.8
2) No	1783	89.1
9) Don't know/Refused	23	1.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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112) [ASK ONLY IF HISPANIC= 2 "NO" OR 3 "DON'T KNOW/REFUSED"] What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other? (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White/White Hispanic	1596	79.7
2) Black/Black Hispanic	180	9.0
3) Asian	34	1.7
4) Other or mixed race	148	7.4
9) Don't know/Refused	44	2.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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113) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1077	53.8
2) Divorced	231	11.5
3) Separated	50	2.5
4) Widowed	168	8.4
5) Never been married	461	23.0
9) Don't know/Refused	15	0.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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114) Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 now living in your household? (PARENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	643	32.1
2) No	1347	67.3
9) Don't know/Refused	12	0.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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115) Last year, that is in 2003, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	115	5.7
2) $10,000 to under $20,000	196	9.8
3) $20,000 to under $30,000	237	11.8
4) $30,000 to under $40,000	232	11.6
5) $40,000 to under $50,000	173	8.6
6) $50,000 to under $75,000	321	16.0
7) $75,000 to under $100,000	204	10.2
8) $100,000 or more	241	12.0
9) Don't know/Refused	283	14.1
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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116) These days, many people are so busy they can't find time to register to vote, or move around so often they don't get a chance to re-register... Are you NOW registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or haven't you been able to register so far? (REGIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, registered	1611	80.5
2) No, not registered	371	18.5
9) Don't know/Refused	20	1.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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117) [ASK ONLY IF REGIST= 1 "YES"] Are you absolutely certain you are registered to vote, or is there a chance your registration has lapsed because you moved or for some other reason? (REGICERT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely certain	1546	96.0
2) Chance registration has lapsed	55	3.4
9) Don't know/Refused	10	0.6
Missing	391
TOTAL	1611	100.0

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118) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or Independent? (PARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	628	31.4
2) Democrat	598	29.9
3) Independent	622	31.1
4) No Preference	81	4.0
5) Other	16	0.8
9) Don't know/Refused	57	2.8
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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119) [ASK ONLY IF PARTY= 3 "INDEPENDENT" OR 4 "NO PREFERENCE" OR 5 "OTHER" OR 9 "DON'T KNOW/REFUSED"] As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party? (PARTYLN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	242	31.2
2) Democrat	265	34.1
9) Other/Don't know/Refused	269	34.7
Missing	1226
TOTAL	776	100.0

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120) In the 2000 presidential election, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? If you voted, did you vote for Gore, Bush, Nader or Buchanan? (VOTE2000)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, Gore	539	26.9
2) Yes, Bush	760	38.0
3) Yes, Nader	41	2.0
4) Yes, Buchanan	10	0.5
5) Yes, other candidate	11	0.5
6) Yes, don't remember which candidate	17	0.8
7) No, didn't vote/Too young	519	25.9
8) Don't remember if voted	19	0.9
9) Refused	86	4.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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121) In general, would you describe your political views as... (POLIDEOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	108	5.4
2) Conservative	644	32.2
3) Moderate	779	38.9
4) Liberal	284	14.2
5) Very liberal	102	5.1
9) Don't know/Refused	85	4.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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122) Do you own or rent your home? (OWNRENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Own	1368	68.3
2) Rent	524	26.2
3) Other arrangement	76	3.8
9) Don't know/Refused	34	1.7
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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123) Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	1091	54.5
2) Part-time	238	11.9
3) Not employed	646	32.3
9) Don't know/Refused	27	1.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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124) [ASK ONLY IF MARITAL=1 "MARRIED"] Is your spouse now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOYSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	655	60.8
2) Part-time	81	7.5
3) Not employed	334	31.0
9) Don't know/Refused	7	0.6
Missing	925
TOTAL	1077	100.0

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125) Are you yourself [IF RESPONDENT IS MARRIED – MARITAL=1 – ADD: or is your husband/wife] a veteran of the armed services? [IF YES, PROBE FOR WHOM] (VETERAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, respondent	270	13.5
2) Yes, spouse	189	9.4
3) Yes, both	13	0.6
4) Yes, respondent still active/in the reserves	18	0.9
5) Yes, spouse still active/in the reserves	1	0.0
7) No	1492	74.5
9) Don't know/Refused	19	0.9
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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126) [INCLUDE "Your spouse" FOR MARRIED PEOPLE ONLY (MARITAL=1)] Are you (or is your spouse) a member of a labor union? (LABOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, respondent is	161	8.0
2) Yes, spouse is	79	3.9
3) Yes, both	21	1.0
4) No, neither are	1710	85.4
9) Don't know/Refused	31	1.5
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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127) Which of the following BEST describes the place where you now live?... (CITYSIZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) A large city	412	20.6
2) A suburb near a large city	475	23.7
3) A small city or town	695	34.7
4) A rural area	383	19.1
9) Don't know/Refused	37	1.8
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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128) Do you have a friend, colleague, or family member who is gay? (MISC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	953	47.6
2) No	988	49.4
9) Don't know	61	3.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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129) Do you own an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)? (MISC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	470	23.5
2) No	1503	75.1
9) Don't know	29	1.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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130) Do you display the flag at your home, in your office, or on your car? (MISC3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1387	69.3
2) No	588	29.4
9) Don't know	27	1.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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131) Do you happen to have any guns or revolvers in your home? (MISC4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	696	34.8
2) No	1246	62.2
9) Don't know	60	3.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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132) Do you trade stocks or bonds in the stock markets? (MISC5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	672	33.6
2) No	1283	64.1
9) Don't know	47	2.3
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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133) Language interview was conducted in (QLANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) English	1934	96.6
2) Spanish	68	3.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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134) Interviewer's sex (IVSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	772	38.6
2) Female	1230	61.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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135) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (IVHISP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	189	9.4
2) No	1813	90.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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136) Interviewer's race (IVRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	1078	53.8
2) Black	611	30.5
3) Asian	33	1.6
4) Other or mixed race	280	14.0
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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137) WEIGHT (WEIGHT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2002	1.978	1

138) [Commit variable: index of ATTEND and RELDAILY (religious attendance and importance of religion)] (COMMIT)

	TOTAL	%
2)	293	14.6
3)	470	23.5
4)	176	8.8
4.5)	5	0.2
5)	219	10.9
6)	208	10.4
6.5)	8	0.4
7)	215	10.7
8)	108	5.4
8.5)	1	0.0
9)	82	4.1
10)	104	5.2
11)	113	5.6
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-24	246	12.3
2) 25-34	326	16.3
3) 35-44	376	18.8
4) 45-64	685	34.2
5) 65+	369	18.4
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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140) I-ATTEND: Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than once a week	307	15.4
2) Once a week	555	27.9
3) Once or twice a month	298	15.0
4) A few times a year	361	18.2
5) Seldom	284	14.3
6) Never	183	9.2
Missing	14
TOTAL	1988	100.0

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141) I-EDUC: What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None, or grade 1-8	58	2.9
2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)	110	5.5
3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)	535	26.9
5) Some college, no 4-year degree (or Vocational or Technical degree AFTER high school)	537	27.0
6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)	463	23.3
7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school)	284	14.3
Missing	15
TOTAL	1987	100.0

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142) I-GENDER: Respondent's sex (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	956	47.8
2) Female	1046	52.2
TOTAL	2002	100.0

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143) I-PARTYID: In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or Independent? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	628	32.3
2) Democrat	598	30.7
3) Independent	622	32.0
4) No Preference	81	4.2
5) Other	16	0.8
Missing	57
TOTAL	1945	100.0

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144) I-MARITAL: Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	1077	54.2
2) Divorced	231	11.6
3) Separated	50	2.5
4) Widowed	168	8.5
5) Never been married	461	23.2
Missing	15
TOTAL	1987	100.0

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