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God, Abilities of - Measurement Concept

Questions aimed at finding a respondent's beliefs about a god's abilities, often in the material world
139 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

GODALLOW from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q22h. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about God? God sometimes allows major tragedies to occur as a warning to sinners
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree30020.2
2) Disagree38225.6
3) Agree39326.4
4) Strongly agree20013.4
8) Undecided21414.4
Missing161
Total1489100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GODCAUSE from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q22i. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about God? God causes major tragedies to occur as a warning to sinners
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree46731.2
2) Disagree54536.5
3) Agree16511.1
4) Strongly agree865.8
8) Undecided23115.5
Missing153
Total1494100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GODINVLV from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q20g. Based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like? Directly involved in worldly affairs
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree17111.8
2) Disagree28919.9
3) Agree38226.3
4) Strongly agree37325.7
8) Undecided23716.3
Missing193
Total1451100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GODMAJOR from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q22a. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about God? God rewards the faithful with major successes
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree21414.2
2) Disagree52835.0
3) Agree38325.4
4) Strongly agree18012.0
8) Undecided20213.4
Missing144
Total1507100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GODMIRAC from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
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 disagree1026.7
2) Disagree1439.4
3) Agree48632.2
4) Strongly agree60840.3
8) Undecided17211.4
Missing136
Total1511100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GODMYAFF from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q20h. Based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like? Directly involved in my affairs
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree15010.3
2) Disagree23015.8
3) Agree40727.8
4) Strongly agree45831.4
8) Undecided21514.7
Missing183
Total1460100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GODPUNSM from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q22d. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about God? God punishes sinners in small ways (such as losing a promotion or getting into a minor accident)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree36224.4
2) Disagree67945.7
3) Agree20513.8
4) Strongly agree583.9
8) Undecided18312.3
Missing157
Total1487100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GODSHOW from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q22f. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about God? God clearly shows us the difference between right and wrong
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree926.1
2) Disagree21714.4
3) Agree45029.8
4) Strongly agree62241.2
8) Undecided1288.5
Missing139
Total1508100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GODSMALL from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q22b. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about God? God rewards the faithful in small ways (such as helping to find lost keys or fight off a cold)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree20013.4
2) Disagree46331.0
3) Agree44429.8
4) Strongly agree20613.8
8) Undecided17812.0
Missing155
Total1492100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GODWOES from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q22c. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about God? God punishes sinners with terrible woes
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree34723.2
2) Disagree70847.4
3) Agree19212.8
4) Strongly agree583.9
8) Undecided18912.7
Missing154
Total1493100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
JUDGEDAY from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y130. [If teen does not answer 'no' to the believe in God question][IF Y126 not equal to 2] Do you believe that there will come a judgment day when God will reward some and punish others, or not?
 TOTAL%
0) No73821.9
1) Yes238470.7
777) Don't know1364.0
888) Refused70.2
999) Not asked1053.1
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MIRACLE from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y59. Have you ever [INSERT LIST A-D], or not: Witnessed or experienced what you believe was a miracle from God?
 TOTAL%
0) No176152.3
1) Yes157646.8
777) Don't know300.9
888) Refused30.1
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYANSR from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)
Y59. Have you ever [INSERT LIST A-D], or not: Experienced a definite answer to prayer or specific guidance from God?
 TOTAL%
0) No161648.0
1) Yes169550.3
777) Don't know541.6
888) Refused50.1
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
JUDGEDAY from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(judgeday_w3) [IF BELIEVES IN GOD OR IS UNSURE/DK OR REF] I:4. Do you believe that there will come a judgment day when God will reward some and punish others, or not? [INTERVIEWER: IF R SAYS 'MAYBE,' PROBE ONCE. IF HE/SHE STILL SAYS 'MAYBE,' CODE YES.]
 TOTAL%
0) No76230.1
1) Yes157962.4
777) Don't know301.2
888) Refused70.3
999) Legitimate skip1546.1
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MIRACLE from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(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) No150759.5
1) Yes101840.2
777) Don't know30.1
888) Refused40.2
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYANSR from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(prayansr_w3) F:2. In the last two years have you . . . [INSERT LIST A-C] A. experienced a definite answer to prayer or specific guidance from God? [INTERVIEWER: IF R SAYS 'MAYBE', PROBE ONCE. IF HE/SHE STILL SAYS 'MAYBE', CODE YES.]
 TOTAL%
0) No131652.0
1) Yes119647.2
777) Don't know160.6
888) Refused40.2
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ARA_5 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the last few years, how often have you felt that God is punishing you for your sins or lack of spirituality?
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused351.5
-4) Don't know150.7
1) Never115849.9
2) Rarely46019.8
3) Sometimes55023.7
4) Very often753.2
5) Every day or almost every day261.1
Missing267
Total2319100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RA_6 from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
I have experienced a supernatural miracle, an event that could not have happened without the intervention of God or a spiritual force.
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused100.4
-4) Don't know261.0
1) Strongly agree86333.1
2) Somewhat agree48518.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree51819.9
4) Somewhat disagree1736.6
5) Strongly disagree53320.4
Missing3
Total2607100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
THEISM from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
There is a God who concerns Himself with every human being personally.
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Strongly agree57816.2
2) Agree36810.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree1855.2
4) Disagree1363.8
5) Strongly disagree762.1
8) Don't know160.4
9) No answer60.2
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GODGUIDE from General Social Survey, 2004
I feel guided by God in the midst of daily activities.
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day22516.8
2) Every day33625.1
3) Most days18113.5
4) Some days18113.5
5) Once in a while17913.4
6) Never or almost never21616.1
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer161.2
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GODLVDIR from General Social Survey, 2004
I feel Gods love for me, directly.
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day27420.4
2) Every day38628.8
3) Most days18513.8
4) Some days1309.7
5) Once in a while14711.0
6) Never or almost never19514.6
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer171.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GODLVOTH from General Social Survey, 2004
I feel Gods love for me, through others.
 TOTAL%
1) Many times a day19514.6
2) Every day29722.2
3) Most days26820.0
4) Some days22016.4
5) Once in a while15511.6
6) Never or almost never17312.9
8) Don't know141.0
9) No answer181.3
Missing1472
Total1340100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GODSWILL from General Social Survey, 2006
In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation might be caused by (READ a-f) -- very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all? F. God's will
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely553.8
2) Somewhat likely1268.8
3) Not very likely33223.1
4) Not at all likely86860.4
8) Don't know422.9
9) No answer141.0
Missing3073
Total1437100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AIDS from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 24.1
2) Mostly agree 17.0
3) Mostly disagree 15.7
4) Completely disagree 37.0
98) Don't know 5.8
99) Refused 0.4
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.
HEALTH from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 61.4
2) Mostly agree 23.2
3) Mostly disagree 7.7
4) Completely disagree 6.1
98) Don't know 1.4
99) Refused 0.2
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.
POLITICS from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 18.4
2) Mostly agree 16.9
3) Mostly disagree 19.5
4) Completely disagree 39.3
98) Don't know 5.4
99) Refused 0.4
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.
PROSPER from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 48.9
2) Mostly agree 23.9
3) Mostly disagree 12.0
4) Completely disagree 12.9
98) Don't know 2.1
99) Refused 0.2
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.
Q22B from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q22 Even if you might not believe in God, based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like....b. Removed from worldly affairs (RECODED)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree1167.6
2) Agree24716.1
3) Disagree44529.1
4) Strongly disagree53935.2
5) Undecided18412.0
Missing190
Total1531100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q22H from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q22 Even if you might not believe in God, based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like....h. Directly involved in worldly affairs
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree43127.8
2) Agree35322.7
3) Disagree30619.7
4) Strongly disagree23815.3
5) Undecided22414.4
Missing169
Total1552100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q22I from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q22 Even if you might not believe in God, based on your personal understanding, what do you think God is like....i. Directly involved in my affairs
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree48030.6
2) Agree41026.1
3) Disagree26717.0
4) Strongly disagree21213.5
5) Undecided19912.7
Missing153
Total1568100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
GODSWILL from General Social Survey, 1996
In your opinion, how likely is it that NAME's situation might be caused by: F. God's will
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely674.6
2) Somewhat likely1349.3
3) Not very likely33423.1
4) Not at all likely82757.3
8) Don't know664.6
9) No answer161.1
Missing1460
Total1444100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MIRACLES from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(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) Definitely158060.7
2) Maybe70427.0
3) Not at all29911.5
666) Invalid skip160.6
777) Don't know50.2
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
AIDS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 16.7
2) Mostly agree 9.7
3) Mostly disagree 9.4
4) Completely disagree 61.9
98) Don't know 2.3
99) Refused 0.0
Missing10
Total990100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FAITH_GD from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is faith in God a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important 92.9
2) Somewhat important 5.0
3) Not too important 1.3
4) Not at all important 0.9
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HEALTH from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 55.1
2) Mostly agree 19.1
3) Mostly disagree 11.3
4) Completely disagree 13.5
98) Don't know 0.9
99) Refused 0.1
Missing10
Total990100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
POLITICS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 8.7
2) Mostly agree 11.2
3) Mostly disagree 8.8
4) Completely disagree 69.7
98) Don't know 1.6
99) Refused 0.0
Missing10
Total990100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PROSPER from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 43.8
2) Mostly agree 19.9
3) Mostly disagree 13.0
4) Completely disagree 22.3
98) Don't know 1.0
99) Refused 0.0
Missing10
Total990100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AIDS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 10.4
2) Mostly agree 10.9
3) Mostly disagree 12.3
4) Completely disagree 59.1
98) Don't know 4.0
99) Refused 3.3
Missing31
Total957100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FAITH_GD from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is faith in God a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important 57.3
2) Somewhat important 28.8
3) Not too important 8.5
4) Not at all important 4.0
8) Don't know 1.3
9) Refused 0.0
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HEALTH from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 43.8
2) Mostly agree 27.9
3) Mostly disagree 8.6
4) Completely disagree 13.9
98) Don't know 2.6
99) Refused 3.2
Missing31
Total957100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
POLITICS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 5.3
2) Mostly agree 8.1
3) Mostly disagree 14.9
4) Completely disagree 64.1
98) Don't know 4.0
99) Refused 3.5
Missing31
Total957100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PROSPER from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 15.3
2) Mostly agree 12.7
3) Mostly disagree 17.2
4) Completely disagree 48.5
98) Don't know 3.0
99) Refused 3.3
Missing31
Total957100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q58A from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q58A [HERE ARE A COUPLE OF STATEMENTS. PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU COMPLETELY AGREE, MOSTLY AGREE, MOSTLY DISAGREE, OR COMPLETELY DISGAREE.] AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 44.3
2) Mostly agree 15.4
3) Mostly disagree 12.6
4) Completely disagree 22.6
8) Don't know 4.9
9) Refused 0.2
Total25091100.0
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
Q59E from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q59E [NOW I'M GOING TO READ YOU TWO STATEMENTS. PLEASE TELL ME WHETHER THE FIRST STATEMETN OR THE SECOND STATEMENT COMES CLOSER TO YOUR OWN VIEWS - EVEN IF NEITHER IS EXACTLY RIGHT.] God will grant wealth and good health to all believers who have enough faith, OR God doesn't always give wealth and good health even to believers who have deep faith
 TOTAL%
1) God will grant wealth and good health to all believers who have enough faith 54.3
2) God doesn't always give wealth and good health even to believers who have deep faith 35.4
3) Neither/Both equally 5.0
8) Don't know 4.4
9) Refused 0.8
Total25091100.0
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
PREDETER from General Social Survey, 1991
Do you agree or disagree with the following. . . E. The course of our lives is decided by God.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22916.9
2) Agree25819.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree27220.0
4) Disagree27320.1
5) Strongly disagree20214.9
8) Can't choose654.8
9) No answer604.4
Missing158
Total1359100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
THEISM from General Social Survey, 1991
Do you agree or disagree with the following. . . A. There is a God who concerns Himself with every human being personally.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree58543.0
2) Agree33324.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree19914.6
4) Disagree725.3
5) Strongly disagree554.0
8) Can't choose654.8
9) No answer503.7
Missing158
Total1359100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
JBINCWH6 from American National Election Studies, 2002
Next, we'd like to know WHY you think it is, that in America today, some people have WORSE JOBS and LOWER INCOMES than others do. I'm going to read you some possible explanations, and I want you to tell me how important you think each is: -- 'Because some people have more in-born ability to learn.'
 TOTAL%
1) Very important12534.2
3) Somewhat important15041.0
5) Not important at all8222.4
7) Statement isn't true at all51.4
8) Don't know30.8
9) Refused10.3
Missing1145
Total366100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1511
Variables: 727
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRTYPOO1 from American National Election Studies, 2002
Which political party do you think is generally better for [poor/rich] people - the democrats, the republicans, or is there not much difference between them?
 TOTAL%
0) NA80.5
1) Democrats78351.8
3) Republicans1308.6
5) Not much difference57438.0
8) Don't know120.8
9) Refused40.3
Total1511100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1511
Variables: 727
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
AIDS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 23.6
2) Mostly agree 18.0
3) Mostly disagree 20.8
4) Completely disagree 35.6
98) Don't know 2.0
99) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FAITH_GD from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is faith in God a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important 94.0
2) Somewhat important 5.5
3) Not too important 0.4
4) Not at all important 0.1
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HEALTH from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 77.5
2) Mostly agree 18.0
3) Mostly disagree 2.3
4) Completely disagree 1.9
98) Don't know 0.2
99) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
POLITICS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 15.8
2) Mostly agree 15.1
3) Mostly disagree 21.2
4) Completely disagree 46.0
98) Don't know 1.9
99) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PROSPER from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 61.7
2) Mostly agree 24.6
3) Mostly disagree 9.1
4) Completely disagree 4.5
98) Don't know 0.2
99) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AIDS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 24.4
2) Mostly agree 14.3
3) Mostly disagree 21.3
4) Completely disagree 35.4
98) Don't know 4.4
99) Refused 0.1
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
FAITH_GD from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is faith in God a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important 75.3
2) Somewhat important 20.7
3) Not too important 2.9
4) Not at all important 1.1
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
HEALTH from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 58.0
2) Mostly agree 24.7
3) Mostly disagree 8.4
4) Completely disagree 8.1
98) Don't know 0.8
99) Refused 0.0
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
POLITICS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 13.5
2) Mostly agree 16.1
3) Mostly disagree 23.8
4) Completely disagree 42.4
98) Don't know 4.0
99) Refused 0.1
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PROSPER from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 54.8
2) Mostly agree 27.1
3) Mostly disagree 9.1
4) Completely disagree 8.0
98) Don't know 1.0
99) Refused 0.0
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
AIDS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 28.4
2) Mostly agree 18.3
3) Mostly disagree 10.6
4) Completely disagree 33.1
98) Don't know 8.8
99) Refused 0.7
Missing12
Total1125100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HEALTH from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 56.5
2) Mostly agree 29.8
3) Mostly disagree 5.7
4) Completely disagree 3.3
98) Don't know 4.6
99) Refused 0.1
Missing12
Total1125100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
POLITICS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 21.4
2) Mostly agree 19.4
3) Mostly disagree 15.0
4) Completely disagree 32.0
98) Don't know 11.6
99) Refused 0.6
Missing12
Total1125100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PROSPER from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 50.6
2) Mostly agree 29.4
3) Mostly disagree 6.6
4) Completely disagree 7.9
98) Don't know 5.3
99) Refused 0.2
Missing12
Total1125100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AIDS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 7.1
2) Mostly agree 37.9
3) Mostly disagree 39.0
4) Completely disagree 10.2
98) Don't know 5.0
99) Refused 0.7
Missing180
Total820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
FAITH_GD from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is faith in God a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important 15.7
2) Somewhat important 30.8
3) Not too important 38.2
4) Not at all important 12.7
8) Don't know 2.7
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
HEALTH from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 10.0
2) Mostly agree 42.9
3) Mostly disagree 35.5
4) Completely disagree 8.6
98) Don't know 2.9
99) Refused 0.2
Missing180
Total820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
POLITICS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 4.8
2) Mostly agree 25.5
3) Mostly disagree 47.4
4) Completely disagree 15.0
98) Don't know 6.9
99) Refused 0.5
Missing180
Total820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PROSPER from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 7.4
2) Mostly agree 39.3
3) Mostly disagree 41.2
4) Completely disagree 7.4
98) Don't know 4.5
99) Refused 0.2
Missing180
Total820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
AIDS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 7.7
2) Mostly agree 11.6
3) Mostly disagree 17.5
4) Completely disagree 55.5
98) Don't know 7.3
99) Refused 0.4
Missing58
Total1016100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FAITH_GD from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is faith in God a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important 55.6
2) Somewhat important 24.0
3) Not too important 7.7
4) Not at all important 10.5
8) Don't know 1.7
9) Refused 0.5
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
HEALTH from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 27.1
2) Mostly agree 28.9
3) Mostly disagree 20.6
4) Completely disagree 20.3
98) Don't know 2.8
99) Refused 0.3
Missing58
Total1016100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
POLITICS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 7.2
2) Mostly agree 16.9
3) Mostly disagree 24.5
4) Completely disagree 45.4
98) Don't know 5.5
99) Refused 0.4
Missing58
Total1016100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PROSPER from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 21.3
2) Mostly agree 24.9
3) Mostly disagree 22.1
4) Completely disagree 26.9
98) Don't know 4.2
99) Refused 0.5
Missing58
Total1016100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GODPUN from Politics of Character Survey, 2000
Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. E. Those who violate God's rules will be punished.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree50143.9
2) Mostly agree32928.8
3) Mostly disagree16514.5
4) Completely disagree14612.8
Missing62
Total1141100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1203
Variables: 145
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
H7GODPUN from Politics of Character Survey, 2000
Now I want you to tell me how much you agree with these statements about homosexuality Would you say you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree that . . . f. AIDS is God's way of punishing homosexuals.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree766.7
2) Mostly agree897.9
3) Mostly disagree20117.8
4) Completely disagree76667.7
Missing71
Total1132100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1203
Variables: 145
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
H7GODPUN from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
Now I want you to tell me how much you agree with these statements about homosexuaity. Would you say you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree that . . . g. AIDS is God's way of punishing homosexuals.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree1327.3
2) Mostly agree22112.2
3) Mostly disagree37320.5
4) Completely disagree85947.3
5) Don't know23212.8
Missing230
Total1817100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
M8GODPUN from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
Please consider the following statements and tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each statement. H. Those who violate God's rules will be punished.
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20202.050.92
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AGGODCAL from Economic Values Survey, 1992
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each statement on this card? -- I feel God has called me to the particular line of work I am in.
 TOTAL%
1) Mostly agree148429.6
2) Mostly disagree298559.5
3) Don't know55011.0
Total5019100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 2013
Variables: 479
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AGGODHAP from Economic Values Survey, 1992
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each statement on this card? -- God wants me to have the kind of job that will make me happy.
 TOTAL%
1) Mostly agree326465.0
2) Mostly disagree124124.7
3) Don't know51410.2
Total5019100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 2013
Variables: 479
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
COPE4 from General Social Survey, 1998
How much is the following involved in how you cope with problems...I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality.
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal281.9
2) Quite a bit533.7
3) Somewhat24517.0
4) Not at all108174.8
8) Don't know181.2
9) No answer201.4
Missing1387
Total1445100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GODWATCH from General Social Survey, 1998
Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements...I believe in a God who watches over me.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree83357.6
2) Agree42629.5
3) Disagree1057.3
4) Strongly disagree513.5
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer251.7
Missing1387
Total1445100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
QN52_A from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
ASK UNLESS RESPONDENT REPORTS BEING A MEMBER OF NO RELIGION, DOESN'T KNOW, OR REFUSED (from RELIG): Now I am going to read you a series of statements on some different topics. For each one, please tell me if you agree with it or disagree with it. The first one is 'God will grant financial success and good health to all believers who have enough faith'. Do you agree or disagree?
 TOTAL%
1) Agree 72.5
2) Disagree 21.7
8) Don't know 4.5
9) Refused 1.2
Missing595
Total3421100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4016
Variables: 230
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: U.S. Latinos only
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
V147G from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
The course of our lives is determined by God.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree91443.9
2) Somewhat agree51624.8
3) Somewhat disagree25712.4
4) Strongly disagree34916.8
8) Don't know341.7
9) Refused100.5
Total2081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2081
Variables: 210
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
AIDSGOD from Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes, 1987-2009
AIDS might be God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior. (Q16L)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 15.2
2) Mostly agree 21.0
3) Mostly disagree 20.5
4) Completely disagree 35.9
9) Don't know/Refused 7.4
Missing9353
Total23217100.0
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.
MIRACLE from Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes, 1987-2009
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
Missing13583
Total18987100.0
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.
TOJUDGE from Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes, 1987-2009
We will all be called before God at the Judgment Day to answer for our sins. (Q16B)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 57.0
2) Mostly agree 24.6
3) Mostly disagree 7.8
4) Completely disagree 6.4
9) Don't know/Refused 4.2
Missing5783
Total26787100.0
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.
AIDS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 31.0
2) Mostly agree 12.7
3) Mostly disagree 11.5
4) Completely disagree 40.8
98) Don't know 3.6
99) Refused 0.4
Missing5
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FAITH_GD from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is faith in God a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important 86.9
2) Somewhat important 7.8
3) Not too important 4.6
4) Not at all important 0.8
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HEALTH from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 77.2
2) Mostly agree 13.0
3) Mostly disagree 3.9
4) Completely disagree 5.7
98) Don't know 0.2
99) Refused 0.0
Missing5
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
POLITICS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 26.2
2) Mostly agree 15.7
3) Mostly disagree 13.2
4) Completely disagree 41.6
98) Don't know 2.8
99) Refused 0.5
Missing5
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PROSPER from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 56.3
2) Mostly agree 15.2
3) Mostly disagree 7.4
4) Completely disagree 19.5
98) Don't know 1.5
99) Refused 0.1
Missing5
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AIDS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 40.8
2) Mostly agree 18.2
3) Mostly disagree 10.3
4) Completely disagree 23.3
98) Don't know 7.2
99) Refused 0.1
Missing2
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FAITH_GD from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is faith in God a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important 88.5
2) Somewhat important 9.5
3) Not too important 1.4
4) Not at all important 0.4
8) Don't know 0.2
9) Refused 0.0
Total1001100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HEALTH from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 72.3
2) Mostly agree 18.1
3) Mostly disagree 3.3
4) Completely disagree 3.1
98) Don't know 3.2
99) Refused 0.0
Missing2
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
POLITICS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 23.7
2) Mostly agree 12.5
3) Mostly disagree 17.2
4) Completely disagree 41.7
98) Don't know 4.9
99) Refused 0.0
Missing2
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PROSPER from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 60.0
2) Mostly agree 23.4
3) Mostly disagree 6.9
4) Completely disagree 5.4
98) Don't know 4.4
99) Refused 0.0
Missing2
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AIDS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. AIDS is God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 27.6
2) Mostly agree 15.2
3) Mostly disagree 15.0
4) Completely disagree 29.7
98) Don't know 12.4
99) Refused 0.1
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
FAITH_GD from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
As I read from a list, please tell me how important each factor is in people's economic success. Is faith in God a very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all an important factor in people's economic success?
 TOTAL%
1) Very important 95.0
2) Somewhat important 3.9
3) Not too important 1.0
4) Not at all important 0.1
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
HEALTH from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant health and relief from sickness to believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 79.7
2) Mostly agree 16.7
3) Mostly disagree 2.0
4) Completely disagree 1.4
98) Don't know 0.2
99) Refused 0.0
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
POLITICS from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God fulfills his purposes through politics and elections.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 31.4
2) Mostly agree 21.1
3) Mostly disagree 20.5
4) Completely disagree 18.2
98) Don't know 8.7
99) Refused 0.1
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PROSPER from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
[Question asked if respondent belongs to a particular religion or believes in God.] 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. God will grant material prosperity to all believers who have enough faith.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 77.4
2) Mostly agree 19.1
3) Mostly disagree 1.2
4) Completely disagree 2.0
98) Don't know 0.3
99) Refused 0.0
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
GODHEARS from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree? -- God hears the prayers of all people, not only Christians.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree24137.0
2) Agree34452.8
3) Neither172.5
4) Disagree284.3
5) Strongly disagree60.9
6) Don't know162.4
Total651100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1010
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MIRACLES from Religion and Politics Survey Merged Data Set, 1994-1995
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
Total9652100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 9652
Variables: 84
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CONFPUNI from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
Which of these personal issues have you had to deal with? - Feeling that God was punishing you
 TOTAL%
0) No33990980.2
1) Yes8380419.8
Total423713100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1530
Variables: 329
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AIDSPUN from December 2006 Values Update Survey
Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? AIDS might be God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 9.1
2) Mostly agree 13.6
3) Mostly disagree 20.0
4) Completely disagree 52.5
9) Don't know/Refused 4.8
Missing982
Total1025100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 2007
Variables: 204
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GODJUDG from December 2006 Values Update Survey
Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? We all will be called before God at the Judgment Day to answer for our sins.
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 54.2
2) Mostly agree 24.8
3) Mostly disagree 9.3
4) Completely disagree 7.7
9) Don't know/Refused 4.0
Missing982
Total1025100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 2007
Variables: 204
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BLFPRAY from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe that God answers prayers?
 TOTAL%
1) BELIEVE75693.6
2) DON'T BELIEVE526.4
Missing36
Total808100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 844
Variables: 112
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BLFPRAY from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe that God answers prayers?
 TOTAL%
1) BELIEVE33187.3
2) DON'T BELIEVE4812.7
Missing34
Total379100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 413
Variables: 114
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
HEAL from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
Are some people gifted by God with the ability to heal afflicted people by touch?
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely yes3712.1
2) Probably yes5116.7
3) Unsure9631.5
4) Probably not6922.6
5) Definitely not5217.0
Missing1
Total305100.0
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
PUNISHED from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
Have you ever kept from doing something illegal or immoral, because you were afraid of being punished by God?
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely yes12543.1
2) Probably yes7024.1
3) Unsure134.5
4) Probably not4114.1
5) Definitely not4114.1
Missing16
Total290100.0
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
YGPUNISH from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
I believe God will punish me if I do something wrong.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree115214.2
2) Disagree165720.5
3) Not sure236029.2
4) Agree212826.3
5) Strongly agree7939.8
Missing75
Total8090100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 360
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LFEGOD from General Social Survey, 1993
I'm going to read some statements that give reasons why a person's life turns out well or poorly. As I read each one, tell me whether you think it is very important, important, somewhat important, or not at all important for how somebody's life turns out? Such things are decided by God.
 TOTAL%
1) Very important37223.2
2) Important45028.0
3) Somewhat important36122.5
4) Not at all important36422.7
8) Don't know472.9
9) No answer120.7
Total1606100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AGREE2B from July 2003 Values Update Survey
[ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2 '2']Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly DISagree with it or completely disagree with it. : We all will be called before God at the Judgment Day to answer for our sins
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 58.8
2) Mostly agree 21.1
3) Mostly disagree 7.5
4) Completely disagree 10.0
9) Don't know/Refused 2.6
Missing1284
Total1244100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2528
Variables: 190
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
AGREE2L from July 2003 Values Update Survey
[ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2 '2']Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly DISagree with it or completely disagree with it. : AIDS might be God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree 10.6
2) Mostly agree 13.5
3) Mostly disagree 19.2
4) Completely disagree 51.1
9) Don't know/Refused 5.6
Missing1284
Total1244100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2528
Variables: 190
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PNSHBYGD from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature that people have reported having. Since you have been an adult, have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? -- A feeling of being punished by God
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I am sure that I have.49720.2
2) Yes, I think that I have.74730.3
3) No.121849.5
Missing413
Total2462100.0
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
GODACT from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1988
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 God acting in history I believe
 TOTAL%
1) God has and continues to act in the history of mankind.7375.3
2) God acted in the past but is not active now.22.1
3) God does not act in human history.2222.7
Total97100.0
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
WORLD from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1988
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Do you believe the world will come to an end according to the will of God?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4748.5
2) Uncertain3233.0
3) No1818.6
Total97100.0
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
GODACT from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1987
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 God acting in history I believe
 TOTAL%
1) God has and continues to act in the history of mankind.7272.0
2) God acted in the past but is not active now.44.0
3) God does not act in human history.2424.0
Total100100.0
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
WORLD from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1987
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Do you believe the world will come to an end according to the will of God?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5656.0
2) Uncertain2626.0
3) No1818.0
Total100100.0
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
GODACT from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1985
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 God acting in history I believe
 TOTAL%
1) God has and continues to act in the history of mankind.8383.8
2) God acted in the past but is not active now.55.1
3) God does not act in human history.1111.1
Total99100.0
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
WORLD from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1985
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Do you believe the world will come to an end according to the will of God?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes6060.6
2) Uncertain2727.3
3) No1212.1
Total99100.0
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
PUNISHED from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1988
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being punished by God for something you had done.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I'm sure I have1818.2
2) Yes, I think I have3030.3
3) No5151.5
Total99100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 99
Variables: 37
Scope: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Frame: Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other
FPUNISH from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
I believe that God will punish me if I do something wrong.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree64915.2
2) Disagree156136.6
3) Not sure72216.9
4) Agree117427.5
5) Strongly agree1623.8
Missing3846
Total4268100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown - file summary simply says that survey "was administered"
AIDS from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
Please choose the response that best fits your belief regarding the AIDS epidemic. AIDS is:
 TOTAL%
1) A punishment from God for leading a sinful life3210.7
2) Not a punishment from God, but should be expected among those who lead a promiscuous sex life or use intravenous drugs11538.3
3) Simply a viral disease which strikes some groups more than others, and for which we must keep trying to find a cure13846.0
8) Uncertain113.7
9) No answer41.3
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BADWELL from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
WHERE DO YOU ATTRIBUTE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM? Is ground water contamination an act of God, of Nature, or of Man?
 TOTAL%
1) God62.0
2) Nature62.0
3) Man28093.3
8) Uncertain62.0
9) No answer20.7
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CRASHES from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
WHERE DO YOU ATTRIBUTE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM? Is a major airline crash an act of God, of Nature, or of Man?
 TOTAL%
1) God124.0
2) Nature103.3
3) Man25986.3
8) Uncertain165.3
9) No answer31.0
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FLOODS from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
WHERE DO YOU ATTRIBUTE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM? Is a flood an act of God, of Nature, or of Man?
 TOTAL%
1) God7625.3
2) Nature18561.7
3) Man3712.3
8) Uncertain20.7
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
QUAKES from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
WHERE DO YOU ATTRIBUTE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM? Is an earth quake an act of God, of Nature, or of Man?
 TOTAL%
1) God9531.7
2) Nature19765.7
3) Man72.3
8) Uncertain10.3
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RIVPOL from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
WHERE DO YOU ATTRIBUTE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM? Is river or lake pollution an act of God, of Nature, or of Man?
 TOTAL%
1) God10.3
2) Nature41.3
3) Man29397.7
8) Uncertain10.3
9) No answer10.3
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SHUTTLE from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
WHERE DO YOU ATTRIBUTE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM? Was the space shuttle crash an act of God, of Nature, or of Man?
 TOTAL%
1) God196.3
2) Nature51.7
3) Man24481.3
8) Uncertain289.3
9) No answer41.3
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TFLOOD from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
WHERE DO YOU ATTRIBUTE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM? Was the May 1984 Tulsa Flood an act of God, of Nature, or of Man?
 TOTAL%
1) God4816.0
2) Nature14849.3
3) Man8729.0
8) Uncertain144.7
9) No answer31.0
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TORNADOS from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
WHERE DO YOU ATTRIBUTE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM? Is a tornado an act of God, of Nature, or of Man?
 TOTAL%
1) God9431.3
2) Nature19665.3
3) Man93.0
8) Uncertain10.3
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GODACT from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1986
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 God acting in history I believe
 TOTAL%
1) God has and continues to act in the history of mankind.7376.8
2) God acted in the past but is not active now.44.2
3) God does not act in human history.1818.9
Total95100.0
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
WORLD from Dimensions of Religiosity, 1986
The following question deals with religion. Please read the question carefully and select the response which most accurately represents your beliefs. Do you believe the world will come to an end according to the will of God?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4850.5
2) Uncertain3233.7
3) No1515.8
Total95100.0
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
MPUNISH from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
I believe that God will punish me if I do something wrong.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree131822.1
2) Disagree219136.8
3) Not sure90915.3
4) Agree133122.3
5) Strongly agree2073.5
Missing2161
Total5956100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GODSHAND from Middletown Area Study, 1990
Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement. 'From the moment of conception, a human life is in the hands of God.'
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree with this statement11427.7
2) Agree16339.7
3) Are you neutral about this statement6816.5
4) Disagree194.6
5) Strongly disagree389.2
6) Don't know92.2
Missing6
Total411100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 418
Variables: 95
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
GODDETER from Middletown Area Study, 1994
'Everything that happens to people is God's will.' Do you:
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree559.6
2) Agree13122.8
3) Are you neutral7813.6
4) Disagree22939.9
5) Strongly disagree7312.7
6) Don't know81.4
Missing2
Total574100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 576
Variables: 80
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELGC17 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1986
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being punished by God for something you had done.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I'm sure I have1618.6
2) Yes, I think I have3136.0
3) No3945.3
Total86100.0
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
GODSPLAN from Middletown Area Study, 1986
I believe that everything that happens to me, including my suffering, is part of God's plan for me. Do you:
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree92.4
2) Disagree12934.8
3) Uncertain205.4
4) Agree18148.8
5) Strongly agree328.6
Missing10
Total371100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 381
Variables: 75
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELGC17 from Dimensions of Religious Commitment, 1987
Listed below are a number of experiences of a religious nature which people have reported having. Have you ever had any of these experiences, and how sure are you that you had it? - A feeling of being punished by God for something you had done.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I'm sure I have1818.4
2) Yes, I think I have2727.6
3) No5354.1
Total98100.0
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

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