Miracles, Beliefs about - Measurement Concept
Beliefs about miracles.55 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
V38 from International Social Survey Programme, Religion III, 2008Q18d. Do you believe in: Religious miracles?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, definitely | 14826 | 24.7 |
2) Yes, probably | 15606 | 26.0 |
3) No, probably not | 11490 | 19.2 |
4) No, definitely not | 12754 | 21.3 |
8) Can't choose | 4363 | 7.3 |
9) No answer | 947 | 1.6 |
Total | 59986 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 59986 |
Variables: | 362 |
Scope: | Other: Nations |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Varies by country |
Q22j. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about God? God often performs miracles which defy the laws of nature
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 102 | 6.7 |
2) Disagree | 143 | 9.4 |
3) Agree | 486 | 32.2 |
4) Strongly agree | 608 | 40.3 |
8) Undecided | 172 | 11.4 |
Missing | 136 | |
Total | 1511 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 318 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q22j. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about God? God often performs miracles which defy the laws of nature
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly disagree | 102 | 7.6 |
2) Disagree | 143 | 10.7 |
3) Agree | 486 | 36.3 |
4) Strongly agree | 608 | 45.4 |
Missing | 307 | |
Total | 1339 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 1648 |
Variables: | 327 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
[Wave 2] I have experienced a supernatural miracle, an event that could not have happened without the intervention of God or a spiritual force
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 485 | 37.7 |
2) Somewhat agree | 177 | 13.8 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 276 | 21.5 |
4) Somewhat disagree | 81 | 6.3 |
5) Strongly disagree | 267 | 20.8 |
Missing | 28 | |
Total | 1286 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2012 |
Cases: | 1314 |
Variables: | 1789 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
[Wave 1] I have experienced a supernatural miracle, an event that could not have happened without the intervention of God or a spiritual force.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-7) Refused | 4 | 0.3 |
-4) Don't know | 8 | 0.6 |
1) Strongly agree | 465 | 35.4 |
2) Somewhat agree | 208 | 15.8 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 279 | 21.2 |
4) Somewhat disagree | 82 | 6.2 |
5) Strongly disagree | 267 | 20.3 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 1313 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2012 |
Cases: | 1314 |
Variables: | 1789 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
(miracles_w3) Next, I will be asking you some questions about your religious beliefs. I:1. Do you believe [INSERT LIST A-G], [INTERVIEWER MUST READ RESPONSE CATEGORIES: 'definitely, maybe, or not at all' FOR 'A' AND 'B' AND THEN ONLY IF NECESSARY FOR 'C' THROUGH 'G'] E. In the possibility of divine miracles from God?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely | 1552 | 61.3 |
2) Maybe | 626 | 24.7 |
3) Not at all | 347 | 13.7 |
777) Don't know | 1 | 0.0 |
888) Refused | 1 | 0.0 |
999) Legitimate skip | 5 | 0.2 |
Missing | 838 | |
Total | 2532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2532 |
Variables: | 484 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
(miracle_w3) F:2. In the last two years have you . . . [INSERT LIST A-C] B. witnessed or experienced what you believe was a miracle from God? [INTERVIEWER: IF R SAYS 'MAYBE', PROBE ONCE. IF HE/SHE STILL SAYS 'MAYBE', CODE YES.]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) No | 1507 | 59.5 |
1) Yes | 1018 | 40.2 |
777) Don't know | 3 | 0.1 |
888) Refused | 4 | 0.2 |
Missing | 838 | |
Total | 2532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2532 |
Variables: | 484 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Y59. Have you ever [INSERT LIST A-D], or not: Witnessed or experienced what you believe was a miracle from God?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) No | 1761 | 52.3 |
1) Yes | 1576 | 46.8 |
777) Don't know | 30 | 0.9 |
888) Refused | 3 | 0.1 |
Total | 3370 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 3370 |
Variables: | 915 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Youth |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Y125. Do you believe [INSERT LIST A-H], definitely, maybe, or not at all: In the possibility of divine miracles from God?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely | 2033 | 60.3 |
2) Maybe | 1028 | 30.5 |
3) Not at all | 298 | 8.8 |
777) Don't know | 9 | 0.3 |
888) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 3370 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 3370 |
Variables: | 915 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Youth |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
I have experienced a supernatural miracle, an event that could not have happened without the intervention of God or a spiritual force.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-7) Refused | 10 | 0.4 |
-4) Don't know | 26 | 1.0 |
1) Strongly agree | 863 | 33.1 |
2) Somewhat agree | 485 | 18.6 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 518 | 19.9 |
4) Somewhat disagree | 173 | 6.6 |
5) Strongly disagree | 533 | 20.4 |
Missing | 3 | |
Total | 2607 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 2610 |
Variables: | 666 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
ASKED ONLY OF AUSTRALIANS. Do you believe in religious miracles?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, definitely | 202 | 15.4 |
2) Yes, probably | 253 | 19.3 |
3) Mixed, in between | 228 | 17.4 |
4) No, probably not | 324 | 24.7 |
5) No, definitely not | 264 | 20.2 |
8) Can't choose | 22 | 1.7 |
9) No answer, refused | 17 | 1.3 |
Missing | 37724 | |
Total | 1310 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2001 |
Cases: | 39034 |
Variables: | 202 |
Scope: | Other: Nations |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Varies by country |
THIS QUESTION NOT ASKED OF AUSTRALIAN RESPONDENTS. Do you believe in religious miracles?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, definitely | 8287 | 22.0 |
2) Yes, probably | 8905 | 23.6 |
3) No, probably not | 6654 | 17.6 |
4) No, definitely not | 9308 | 24.7 |
8) Can't choose | 3886 | 10.3 |
9) No answer, refused | 684 | 1.8 |
Missing | 1310 | |
Total | 37724 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2001 |
Cases: | 39034 |
Variables: | 202 |
Scope: | Other: Nations |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Varies by country |
Do you believe in religious miracles?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Inapplicable | 2194 | 61.6 |
1) Yes, definitely | 738 | 20.7 |
2) Yes, probably | 311 | 8.7 |
3) No, probably not | 183 | 5.1 |
4) No, definitely not | 101 | 2.8 |
8) Don't know | 29 | 0.8 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.1 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
[Wave 2] I have experienced a supernatural miracle, an event that could not have happened without the intervention of God or a spiritual force
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 509 | 36.7 |
2) Somewhat agree | 192 | 13.9 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 301 | 21.7 |
4) Somewhat disagree | 87 | 6.3 |
5) Strongly disagree | 297 | 21.4 |
Missing | 31 | |
Total | 1386 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2012 |
Cases: | 1417 |
Variables: | 861 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 49.4 | |
2) Mostly agree | 27.2 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 11.1 | |
4) Completely disagree | 9.6 | |
98) Don't know | 2.5 | |
99) Refused | 0.1 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 11028 |
Variables: | 200 |
Scope: | Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia. |
Frame: | Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries. |
(miracle_w2) F:2. In the last two years have you . . . [INSERT LIST A-C] B. Witnessed or experienced what you believe was a miracle from God? [INTERVIEWER: IF R SAYS "MAYBE", PROBE ONCE. IF HE/SHE STILL SAYS "MAYBE", CODE YES.]
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) No | 1486 | 57.1 |
1) Yes | 1103 | 42.4 |
666) Invalid skip | 8 | 0.3 |
777) Don't know | 6 | 0.2 |
888) Refused | 1 | 0.0 |
Total | 2604 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 2604 |
Variables: | 509 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
(miracles_w2) I:1. Do you believe [INSERT LIST A-G], [INTERVIEWER MUST READ RESPONSE CATEGORIES: "definitely, maybe, or not at all" FOR ‘A' AND ‘B' AND THEN ONLY IF NECESSARY FOR ‘C' THROUGH ‘G'] E. In the possibility of divine miracles from God?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely | 1580 | 60.7 |
2) Maybe | 704 | 27.0 |
3) Not at all | 299 | 11.5 |
666) Invalid skip | 16 | 0.6 |
777) Don't know | 5 | 0.2 |
Total | 2604 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 2604 |
Variables: | 509 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 34.4 | |
2) Mostly agree | 27.4 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 14.1 | |
4) Completely disagree | 22.9 | |
98) Don't know | 1.1 | |
99) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Brazil, urban areas |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 51.3 | |
2) Mostly agree | 25.5 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 8.3 | |
4) Completely disagree | 11.3 | |
98) Don't know | 3.2 | |
99) Refused | 0.3 | |
Total | 988 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 988 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Chile |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Here are a few statements. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Miracles still occur today as in ancient times.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 46.5 | |
2) Mostly agree | 32.0 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 10.3 | |
4) Completely disagree | 8.0 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 3.2 | |
Total | 35556 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 35556 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Q51E [WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU BELIEVE IN?] In miracles?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 73.9 | |
2) No | 21.9 | |
8) Don't know | 3.5 | |
9) Refused | 0.8 | |
Total | 25091 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 25091 |
Variables: | 203 |
Scope: | Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania) |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you believe that Jesus performed miracles, such as turning water into wine and healing the sick, or not? (E43.3)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 275 | 78.6 |
5) No | 44 | 12.6 |
7) Not applicable | 18 | 5.1 |
8) Don't know | 6 | 1.7 |
9) Refused | 7 | 2.0 |
Missing | 3 | |
Total | 350 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 353 |
Variables: | 597 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 39.5 | |
2) Mostly agree | 34.2 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 8.9 | |
4) Completely disagree | 12.7 | |
98) Don't know | 3.7 | |
99) Refused | 0.9 | |
Total | 1074 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1074 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 9.8 | |
2) Mostly agree | 42.0 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 31.8 | |
4) Completely disagree | 9.7 | |
98) Don't know | 6.7 | |
99) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1000 |
Variables: | 127 |
Scope: | Other: Korea |
Frame: | Other: Korean adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Do you believe in. . . Religious miracles
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, definitely | 543 | 40.0 |
2) Yes, probably | 331 | 24.4 |
3) No, probably not | 193 | 14.2 |
4) No, definitely not | 123 | 9.1 |
8) Can't choose | 95 | 7.0 |
9) No answer | 74 | 5.4 |
Missing | 158 | |
Total | 1359 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 31.8 | |
2) Mostly agree | 33.7 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 18.2 | |
4) Completely disagree | 14.9 | |
98) Don't know | 1.3 | |
99) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1300 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1300 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Philippines |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 39.6 | |
2) Mostly agree | 29.7 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 10.6 | |
4) Completely disagree | 13.0 | |
98) Don't know | 7.1 | |
99) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1137 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1137 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: South Africa |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 35.0 | |
2) Mostly agree | 26.4 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 16.3 | |
4) Completely disagree | 19.6 | |
98) Don't know | 2.8 | |
99) Refused | 0.0 | |
Total | 1224 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1224 |
Variables: | 128 |
Scope: | Other: India |
Frame: | Other: Indian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Here are a few statements. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Miracles still occur today as in ancient times.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 40.9 | |
2) Mostly agree | 37.6 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 10.2 | |
4) Completely disagree | 7.4 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (Vol.) | 3.9 | |
Total | 401 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 401 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
[WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOU TOTALLY BELIEVE, HAVE DOUBTS, OR DO NOT BELIEVE:] In miracles?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Totally believe | 4946 | 86.8 |
2) Have doubts or do not believe | 742 | 13.0 |
99) Don't know | 12 | 0.2 |
Total | 5700 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 5700 |
Variables: | 116 |
Scope: | Other: Brazilian sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Even today miracles are performed by the power of God. (Q16C)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 52.5 | |
2) Mostly agree | 29.6 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 8.5 | |
4) Completely disagree | 4.8 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 4.5 | |
Missing | 13583 | |
Total | 18987 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 32570 |
Variables: | 170 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: In-person surveys from 1987-1990, telephone surveys after. |
[DO YOU BELIEVE IN…] Religious miracles
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-1) Skip, no self completion | 121 | 9.9 |
1) Yes definitely | 308 | 25.3 |
2) Yes probably | 330 | 27.2 |
3) No probably not | 215 | 17.7 |
4) No definitely not | 144 | 11.9 |
8) Can't choose | 96 | 7.9 |
9) Not answered | 1 | 0.1 |
Total | 1214 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 1215 |
Variables: | 417 |
Scope: | Other: Northern Ireland Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Do you have the following experience? How often do they occur: Saw the appearance of the gods or some miracles that the gods had performed.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Never | 1677 | 89.2 |
2) Once or twice | 128 | 6.8 |
3) Several times | 58 | 3.1 |
4) Often | 11 | 0.6 |
97) Don't know or forgot | 5 | 0.3 |
98) Refuse | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 1881 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 1881 |
Variables: | 306 |
Scope: | Other: Taiwan |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you believe in: Religious miracles (v32d)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, Definitely | 216 | 11.2 |
2) Yes, Probably | 952 | 49.4 |
3) No, Probably | 557 | 28.9 |
4) No, Definitely | 96 | 5.0 |
8) Can't Choose | 94 | 4.9 |
95) Don't understand | 0 | 0.0 |
97) Don't know | 11 | 0.6 |
98) Don't want to answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Total | 1928 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 1927 |
Variables: | 294 |
Scope: | Other: Taiwan |
Frame: | Other: Taiwanese adults |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other |
Do you have the following experiences? How often do they occur: Saw the appearance of the gods or some miracles that the gods had performed?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Never | 1652 | 88.7 |
2) Once or twice | 115 | 6.2 |
3) Several times | 36 | 1.9 |
4) Often | 18 | 1.0 |
5) Not applicable | 32 | 1.7 |
8) Don't understand | 1 | 0.1 |
9) Refuse | 8 | 0.4 |
Total | 1862 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 1862 |
Variables: | 537 |
Scope: | Other: Taiwan |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you believe in... Religious miracles
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, definitely | 577 | 44.9 |
2) Yes, probably | 304 | 23.7 |
3) No probably not | 142 | 11.1 |
4) No definitely not | 99 | 7.7 |
8) Can't choose | 102 | 7.9 |
9) No answer | 60 | 4.7 |
Missing | 1548 | |
Total | 1284 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you believe in religious miracles?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, definitely | 209 | 25.5 |
2) Yes, probably | 221 | 27.0 |
3) No, probably not | 150 | 18.3 |
4) No, definitely not | 131 | 16.1 |
8) Can't choose | 108 | 13.2 |
Total | 818 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 812 |
Variables: | 79 |
Scope: | Other: Northern Ireland Sample |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
ASK UNLESS RESPONDENT REPORTS BEING A MEMBER OF NO RELIGION, DOESN'T KNOW, OR REFUSED (from RELIG): The next one is 'Miracles still occur today as in ancient times'. Do you agree or disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Agree | 74.7 | |
2) Disagree | 20.2 | |
8) Don't know | 4.0 | |
9) Refused | 1.0 | |
Missing | 595 | |
Total | 3421 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4016 |
Variables: | 230 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Latinos only |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 50.7 | |
2) Mostly agree | 22.9 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 12.7 | |
4) Completely disagree | 10.8 | |
98) Don't know | 2.8 | |
99) Refused | 0.2 | |
Total | 1001 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1001 |
Variables: | 134 |
Scope: | Other: Kenya |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 59.3 | |
2) Mostly agree | 27.1 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 5.1 | |
4) Completely disagree | 3.5 | |
98) Don't know | 4.3 | |
99) Refused | 0.7 | |
Total | 999 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 999 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Nigeria |
Frame: | Other: Nigerian adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it: miracles still occur today as in ancient times. Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Completely agree | 62.6 | |
2) Mostly agree | 21.1 | |
3) Mostly disagree | 6.2 | |
4) Completely disagree | 9.0 | |
98) Don't know | 1.0 | |
99) Refused | 0.2 | |
Total | 1305 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 1305 |
Variables: | 133 |
Scope: | Other: Guatemala |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Typology W: Miracles by God -- 1) God performs miracles . . . 2) Miracles don't happen
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Agree strongly with statement number 1 | 73.6 | |
2) Agree not strongly with statement number 1 | 10.0 | |
3) Agree strongly with statement number 2 | 7.1 | |
4) Agree not strongly with statement number 2 | 4.6 | |
5) Neither/Both equally | 1.0 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 3.8 | |
Total | 9652 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1995 |
Cases: | 9652 |
Variables: | 84 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you have the following experiences? How often do they occur? Saw the appearance of the gods or some miracles that the gods had performed.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
0) Missing | 1 | 0.1 |
1) Never | 1705 | 88.6 |
2) Once or twice | 104 | 5.4 |
3) Several times | 43 | 2.2 |
4) Often | 17 | 0.9 |
5) Not applicable | 44 | 2.3 |
8) Don't understand | 4 | 0.2 |
9) Refuse | 7 | 0.4 |
Total | 1925 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1999 |
Cases: | 1925 |
Variables: | 428 |
Scope: | Other: Taiwan |
Frame: | Other: Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you believe in religious miracles?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, definitely | 966 | 94.7 |
2) Yes, probably | 47 | 4.6 |
3) No, probably not | 3 | 0.3 |
5) Can't choose | 4 | 0.4 |
Missing | 5 | |
Total | 1020 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1025 |
Variables: | 244 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: English speaking members of the Endtime Family |
Sample: | Non-Random |
Mode: | Mailed |
Do you believe that supernatural miracles occur in the world today?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Definitely yes | 142 | 46.4 |
2) Probably yes | 113 | 36.9 |
3) Unsure | 32 | 10.5 |
4) Probably not | 9 | 2.9 |
5) Definitely not | 10 | 3.3 |
Total | 306 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 306 |
Variables: | 46 |
Scope: | Other: The target population for this survey was students at Winthrop University, a state university in South Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Lower-division, general education classes |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other: Self-report questionnaire |
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following - Miracles actually happened just as the Bible says they did.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 798 | 78.3 |
2) Agree | 206 | 20.2 |
3) Neither agree nor disagree | 9 | 0.9 |
4) Disagree | 3 | 0.3 |
5) Strongly disagree | 2 | 0.2 |
6) Can't choose | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 6 | |
Total | 1019 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1997 |
Cases: | 1025 |
Variables: | 244 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: English speaking members of the Endtime Family |
Sample: | Non-Random |
Mode: | Mailed |
Church members vary considerably in their views on how much Mennonites and Brethren in Christ get involved in the larger societies in which we live. Response to the following will help our church leaders understand where our current membership stands on these issues. Circle the number of your response. - I tend to discount or rationalize the nature miracles described in the New Testament, such as walking on water and turning water into wine.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 32 | 1.1 |
2) Agree | 140 | 4.7 |
3) Uncertain | 166 | 5.5 |
4) Disagree | 1175 | 39.2 |
5) Strongly disagree | 1484 | 49.5 |
Missing | 82 | |
Total | 2996 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1989 |
Cases: | 3083 |
Variables: | 451 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | Other: Mennonite congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Administered in group setting |
The Bible tells of many miracles, some credited to Christ and some to other prophets and apostles. Generally speaking, which of the following statements comes closest to what you believe about Biblical miracles?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I'm not sure whether these miracles really happened or not. | 388 | 14.0 |
2) I believe miracles are stories and never really happened. | 51 | 1.8 |
3) I believe the miracles can be explained by natural causes. | 490 | 17.6 |
4) I believe the miracles actually happened as the Bible says. | 1730 | 62.3 |
5) Hedge (i.e. combination of above, etc.) | 119 | 4.3 |
Missing | 97 | |
Total | 2778 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1963 |
Cases: | 2875 |
Variables: | 629 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
The Bible tells of many miracles, some credited to Jesus and some to prophets and apostles. Generally speaking, which of the following statements comes closest to what you believe about Biblical miracles?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I believe the miracles were supernatural acts of God which actually happened just as the Bible says they did. | 2792 | 91.0 |
2) I believe the miracles happened, but most of them can be explained by natural causes. | 204 | 6.6 |
3) I am not sure whether these miracles really happened or not. | 68 | 2.2 |
4) I believe miracles are stories about events that never really happened. | 6 | 0.2 |
Missing | 14 | |
Total | 3070 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1989 |
Cases: | 3083 |
Variables: | 451 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | Other: Mennonite congregations |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Administered in group setting |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. When it comes to miracles recorded in the Bible
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I believe in them. | 47 | 48.5 |
2) I do not believe in them. | 11 | 11.3 |
3) I am not sure because they have not been proven. | 39 | 40.2 |
Total | 97 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 97 |
Variables: | 34 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. When it comes to miracles recorded in the Bible
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I believe in them. | 62 | 62.0 |
2) I do not believe in them. | 9 | 9.0 |
3) I am not sure because they have not been proven. | 29 | 29.0 |
Total | 100 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 100 |
Variables: | 41 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. When it comes to miracles recorded in the Bible
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I believe in them. | 73 | 73.7 |
2) I do not believe in them. | 5 | 5.1 |
3) I am not sure because they have not been proven. | 21 | 21.2 |
Total | 99 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1985 |
Cases: | 99 |
Variables: | 40 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: CATI Questionnaires entered at on-campus location |
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. When it comes to miracles recorded in the Bible
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I believe in them. | 64 | 67.4 |
2) I do not believe in them. | 10 | 10.5 |
3) I am not sure because they have not been proven. | 21 | 22.1 |
Total | 95 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 95 |
Variables: | 41 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals |
The Bible tells of many miracles, some credited to Christ and some to other prophets and apostles. Generally speaking, which of the following statements comes closest to what you believe about Biblical miracles? (Choose one answer)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I'm not sure whether these miracles really happened or not. | 20 | 23.3 |
2) I believe miracles are stories and never really happened. | 9 | 10.5 |
3) I believe the miracles happened, but can be explained by natural causes. | 15 | 17.4 |
4) I believe the miracles actually happened just as the Bible says they did. | 42 | 48.8 |
Total | 86 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 86 |
Variables: | 65 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other |
The Bible tells of many miracles, some credited to Christ and some to other prophets and apostles. Generally speaking, which of the following statements comes closest to what you believe about Biblical miracles? (Choose one answer)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I'm not sure whether these miracles really happened or not. | 31 | 31.6 |
2) I believe miracles are stories and never really happened. | 11 | 11.2 |
3) I believe the miracles happened, but can be explained by natural causes. | 15 | 15.3 |
4) I believe the miracles actually happened just as the Bible says they did. | 41 | 41.8 |
Total | 98 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 98 |
Variables: | 65 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other |