Atheists, View of - Measurement Concept
Does the respondent have a positive or negative view of atheists? This could include their willingness to allow atheists to participate in society (e.g., teach in school, be elected President, etc.) or more general questions about whether they have a favorable view of atheists.73 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
COLATH from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel CombinedThere are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against churches and religion. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 1673 | 34.1 |
4) Allowed | 1996 | 40.7 |
5) Not allowed | 1147 | 23.4 |
8) Don't know | 77 | 1.6 |
9) No answer | 8 | 0.2 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your city/town/community against churches and religion, should he be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 1673 | 34.1 |
1) Yes, allowed | 2490 | 50.8 |
2) Not allowed | 710 | 14.5 |
8) Don't know | 24 | 0.5 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.1 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against churches and religion. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 1163 | 32.7 |
4) Allowed | 1457 | 40.9 |
5) Not allowed | 858 | 24.1 |
8) Don't know | 73 | 2.1 |
9) No answer | 8 | 0.2 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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4) Yes, allowed to teach | 568 | 63.3 |
5) Not allowed | 305 | 34.0 |
8) Don't know | 24 | 2.7 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 1914 | |
Total | 898 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 2812 |
Variables: | 1174 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion . . . B. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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4) Yes, allowed to teach | 1217 | 60.8 |
5) Not allowed | 731 | 36.5 |
8) Don't know | 53 | 2.6 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.1 |
Missing | 2507 | |
Total | 2003 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion . . . A. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes, allowed to speak | 1553 | 77.5 |
2) Not allowed | 438 | 21.9 |
8) Don't know | 12 | 0.6 |
Missing | 2507 | |
Total | 2003 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Consider a person who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes, allowed to speak | 689 | 76.7 |
2) Not allowed | 200 | 22.3 |
8) Don't know | 7 | 0.8 |
9) No applicable | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 1914 | |
Total | 898 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 2812 |
Variables: | 1174 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your city/town/community against churches and religion, should he be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 1163 | 32.7 |
1) Yes, allowed | 1843 | 51.8 |
2) Not allowed | 532 | 14.9 |
8) Don't know | 16 | 0.4 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.1 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
If some people in your community suggested that a book written by an atheist against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Favor | 223 | 24.8 |
2) Not favor | 660 | 73.5 |
8) Don't know | 14 | 1.6 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 1914 | |
Total | 898 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2004 |
Cases: | 2812 |
Variables: | 1174 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
If some people in your community suggested that a book written by an atheist against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Favor | 226 | 24.5 |
2) Not favor | 672 | 72.7 |
8) Don't know | 23 | 2.5 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 1841 | |
Total | 924 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1004 |
Variables: | 2765 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
4) Yes, allowed to teach | 1041 | 55.9 |
5) Not allowed | 725 | 39.0 |
8) Don't know | 88 | 4.7 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.4 |
Missing | 956 | |
Total | 1861 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2817 |
Variables: | 1065 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
If some people in your community suggested that a book written by an atheist against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Favor | 526 | 28.3 |
2) Not favor | 1262 | 67.8 |
8) Don't know | 67 | 3.6 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.3 |
Missing | 956 | |
Total | 1861 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2817 |
Variables: | 1065 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Consider a person who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, allowed to speak | 1381 | 74.2 |
2) Not allowed | 450 | 24.2 |
8) Don't know | 25 | 1.3 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.3 |
Missing | 956 | |
Total | 1861 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2817 |
Variables: | 1065 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
4) Yes, allowed to teach | 556 | 60.2 |
5) Not allowed | 350 | 37.9 |
8) Don't know | 17 | 1.8 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 1841 | |
Total | 924 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1004 |
Variables: | 2765 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Consider a person who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, allowed to speak | 710 | 76.8 |
2) Not allowed | 206 | 22.3 |
8) Don't know | 8 | 0.9 |
Missing | 1841 | |
Total | 924 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 1004 |
Variables: | 2765 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Thinking about specific religious groups, what is your overall opinion of: Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very favorable | 4.7 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 29.2 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 22.8 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 31.6 | |
5) Never heard of | 0.2 | |
8) Can't rate | 9.8 | |
9) Refused | 1.7 | |
Missing | 944 | |
Total | 1058 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2002 |
Cases: | 2002 |
Variables: | 115 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? [Asked only if FORM = 1.]
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very favorable | 7.4 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 28.4 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 22.0 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 27.8 | |
5) Never heard of | 0.0 | |
8) Can't rate | 12.2 | |
9) Refused | 2.3 | |
Missing | 1000 | |
Total | 1000 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 2000 |
Variables: | 152 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Is your overall opinion of Atheists (that is, people who don't believe in God) very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very favorable | 7.0 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 28.4 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 22.7 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 29.5 | |
5) Never heard of | 0.1 | |
8) Can't rate | 10.9 | |
9) Don't Know/Refused | 1.5 | |
Total | 3002 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2007 |
Cases: | 3002 |
Variables: | 178 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
[ASK ONLY IF FORM=1 'FORM 1'] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. If your party nominated a generally well-qualified person for president who happened to be An atheist, would you vote for that person?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 44.2 | |
2) No | 52.0 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 3.9 | |
Missing | 1000 | |
Total | 1002 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2002 |
Variables: | 138 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Q40 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the educational system and the media..b. An atheist should be allowed to teach at a high school
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Strongly agree | 301 | 17.9 |
2) Agree | 695 | 41.2 |
3) Disagree | 280 | 16.6 |
4) Strongly disagree | 281 | 16.7 |
5) Undecided | 129 | 7.7 |
Missing | 35 | |
Total | 1686 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion . . . Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
4) Yes, allowed to teach | 1060 | 55.1 |
5) Not allowed | 769 | 40.0 |
8) Don't know | 91 | 4.7 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.2 |
Missing | 981 | |
Total | 1923 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, allowed to speak | 663 | 72.3 |
2) Not allowed | 236 | 25.7 |
8) Don't know | 15 | 1.6 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 455 | |
Total | 917 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion. Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
4) Yes, allowed to teach | 460 | 50.2 |
5) Not allowed | 403 | 43.9 |
8) Don't know | 51 | 5.6 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 455 | |
Total | 917 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1990 |
Cases: | 1372 |
Variables: | 745 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion . . . If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, allowed to speak | 1409 | 73.3 |
2) Not allowed | 483 | 25.1 |
8) Don't know | 27 | 1.4 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.2 |
Missing | 981 | |
Total | 1923 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 2904 |
Variables: | 1051 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you feel warm, cold, or neither warm nor cold toward atheists?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-7) No answer | 6 | 0.2 |
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 1573 | 51.6 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 34 | 1.1 |
1) Warm | 170 | 5.6 |
2) Cold | 381 | 12.5 |
3) Neither warm nor cold | 885 | 29.0 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
[IF W6YA54=1] Do you feel (extremely warm, moderately warm, or a little warm / a little warm, moderately warm, or extremely warm) toward atheists?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 1573 | 51.6 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 46 | 1.5 |
-1) Inapplicable | 1260 | 41.3 |
1) Extremely warm | 48 | 1.6 |
2) Moderately warm | 82 | 2.7 |
3) A little warm | 40 | 1.3 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
[IF W6YA54=2] Do you feel (extremely cold, moderately cold, or a little cold / a little cold, moderately cold, or extremely cold) toward atheists?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
-6) Not asked, unit non-response | 1573 | 51.6 |
-2) Missing, see documentation | 51 | 1.7 |
-1) Inapplicable | 1044 | 34.2 |
1) Extremely cold | 200 | 6.6 |
2) Moderately cold | 108 | 3.5 |
3) A little cold | 73 | 2.4 |
Total | 3049 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3049 |
Variables: | 2960 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Online Survey |
[ASK ONLY IF DQFORM=2 'FORM 2'] Between now and the 2004 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates - their education, age, religion, race, and so on. Are there any reasons why you might not vote for an Atheist for president if he or she were nominated by the party you usually prefer?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, there are reasons NOT to vote for | 40.9 | |
2) No, no reasons | 52.9 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 6.2 | |
Missing | 1001 | |
Total | 1001 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2002 |
Variables: | 138 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very favorable | 6.8 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 27.0 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 18.6 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 33.1 | |
5) Never heard of | 0.3 | |
9) Can't rate | 14.1 | |
Missing | 999 | |
Total | 1003 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2002 |
Variables: | 138 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
How would you rate: Atheists?
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 2323 | 33.26 | 28.89 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2323 |
Variables: | 1956 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
4) Yes, allowed to teach | 442 | 45.2 |
5) Not allowed | 502 | 51.4 |
8) Don't know | 31 | 3.2 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 504 | |
Total | 977 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Consider a person who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, allowed to speak | 681 | 69.7 |
2) Not allowed | 280 | 28.7 |
8) Don't know | 15 | 1.5 |
9) No answer | 1 | 0.1 |
Missing | 504 | |
Total | 977 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion . . . If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, allowed to speak | 713 | 71.8 |
2) Not allowed | 266 | 26.8 |
8) Don't know | 11 | 1.1 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 524 | |
Total | 993 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion . . . Should such a person be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
4) Yes, allowed to teach | 515 | 51.9 |
5) Not allowed | 440 | 44.3 |
8) Don't know | 35 | 3.5 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.3 |
Missing | 524 | |
Total | 993 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1991 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 758 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
If some people in your community suggested that a book written by an atheist against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Favor | 330 | 33.8 |
2) Not favor | 622 | 63.7 |
8) Don't know | 20 | 2.0 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.5 |
Missing | 504 | |
Total | 977 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 1481 |
Variables: | 660 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Atheists (How much do members of that group agree with your vision of American society?)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Almost completely agree | 137 | 6.6 |
2) Mostly agree | 263 | 12.6 |
3) Somewhat agree | 724 | 34.8 |
4) Not at all | 736 | 35.3 |
8) Don't know | 199 | 9.6 |
9) Refused | 22 | 1.1 |
Total | 2081 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2081 |
Variables: | 210 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
An atheist or non-believer? (PROMPT FOR CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Approve | 132 | 12.4 |
2) Disapprove | 501 | 47.0 |
3) No difference | 420 | 39.4 |
8) Don't know | 10 | 0.9 |
9) Refused | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 988 | |
Total | 1066 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 2081 |
Variables: | 210 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Is your overall opinion of Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very favorable | 7.9 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 10.8 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 20.2 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 42.4 | |
5) Never heard of | 0.6 | |
6) Can't rate | 9.7 | |
8) Don't know | 7.4 | |
9) Refused | 1.0 | |
Total | 4016 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4016 |
Variables: | 230 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: U.S. Latinos only |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Consider a person who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, allowed to speak | 1393 | 74.0 |
2) Not allowed | 457 | 24.3 |
8) Don't know | 29 | 1.5 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.2 |
Missing | 950 | |
Total | 1882 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Now I'd like your views on some specific religious groups. Is your overall opinion of atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very favorable | 4.4 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 24.4 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 22.0 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 35.2 | |
5) Never heard of | 0.4 | |
8) Can't rate | 11.0 | |
9) Refused | 2.8 | |
Total | 2041 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2001 |
Cases: | 2041 |
Variables: | 157 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO COMPLETED FORM 1 AND THINK THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S WHO ARE ATHIESTS OR DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD IS INCREASING (1 for INCATH1). Does the increase in the number of people in the U.S. who are atheists or who don't believe in God sometimes bother you, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 68.6 | |
2) No | 31.2 | |
9) Don't know/Refused | 0.3 | |
Missing | 1693 | |
Total | 348 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2001 |
Cases: | 2041 |
Variables: | 157 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
4) Yes, allowed to teach | 1069 | 56.8 |
5) Not allowed | 707 | 37.6 |
8) Don't know | 99 | 5.3 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.4 |
Missing | 950 | |
Total | 1882 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
If some people in your community suggested that a book written by an atheist against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Favor | 512 | 27.2 |
2) Not favor | 1295 | 68.8 |
8) Don't know | 70 | 3.7 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.3 |
Missing | 950 | |
Total | 1882 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 2832 |
Variables: | 858 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Is your overall opinion of Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141F)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very favorable | 6.4 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 22.9 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 22.9 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 26.4 | |
5) Never heard of (VOL.) | 0.4 | |
8) Can't rate (VOL.) | 14.3 | |
9) Refused (VOL.) | 6.7 | |
Missing | 2003 | |
Total | 2010 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Is there a lot of discrimination against Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, or not? (Q170D)
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, a lot of discrimination | 26.5 | |
2) No, not a lot of discrimination | 59.3 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 14.2 | |
Missing | 2003 | |
Total | 2010 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
4) Yes, allowed to teach | 665 | 45.3 |
5) Not allowed | 754 | 51.4 |
8) Don't know | 45 | 3.1 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.3 |
Total | 1468 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 1468 |
Variables: | 435 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
If some people in your community suggested that a book written by an atheist against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Favor | 521 | 35.5 |
2) Not favor | 909 | 61.9 |
8) Don't know | 38 | 2.6 |
Total | 1468 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 1468 |
Variables: | 435 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Consider a person who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, allowed to speak | 971 | 66.1 |
2) Not allowed | 485 | 33.0 |
8) Don't know | 12 | 0.8 |
Total | 1468 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1980 |
Cases: | 1468 |
Variables: | 435 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
4) Yes, allowed to teach | 619 | 41.3 |
5) Not allowed | 847 | 56.5 |
8) Don't know | 33 | 2.2 |
Total | 1499 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1976 |
Cases: | 1499 |
Variables: | 369 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
If some people in your community suggested that a book written by an atheist against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Favor | 569 | 38.0 |
2) Not favor | 892 | 59.5 |
8) Don't know | 36 | 2.4 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 1499 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1976 |
Cases: | 1499 |
Variables: | 369 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Consider a person who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, allowed to speak | 959 | 64.0 |
2) Not allowed | 524 | 35.0 |
8) Don't know | 16 | 1.1 |
Total | 1499 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1976 |
Cases: | 1499 |
Variables: | 369 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Here are some groups and organizations that have been in the news. Please tell me how close you feel to each of them: very close, close, neutral, far, very far, or don't know enough about the group or organization to say. -- Atheists.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very close | 11 | 1.7 |
2) Close | 48 | 7.4 |
3) Neutral | 150 | 23.0 |
4) Far | 114 | 17.5 |
5) Very far | 223 | 34.3 |
6) Don't know | 103 | 15.9 |
7) Refused | 2 | 0.3 |
Total | 651 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 1010 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
If your party nominated a generally well-qualified person for President would you vote for the following if that person happened to be the following -- Atheist.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 320 | 49.1 |
2) No | 292 | 44.8 |
3) Don't know/No answer | 40 | 6.1 |
Total | 651 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 1010 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
I am going to name various groups of people. Please tell me whether or not you would like to have these groups as neighbors, if it wouldn't make any difference to you, or if you would prefer not to have them as neighbors. -- Atheists.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Would like | 33 | 5.1 |
2) Make no difference | 403 | 61.8 |
3) Prefer not | 202 | 31.0 |
4) Don't know/No answer | 13 | 2.1 |
Total | 651 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 1010 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you feel that the following groups have too much influence, too little influence, or the right amount of influence in our society? -- Atheists.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Too much influence | 199 | 30.5 |
2) Too little influence | 195 | 30.0 |
3) Right amount of influence | 118 | 18.1 |
4) Don't know/No answer | 139 | 21.3 |
Total | 651 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 1010 |
Variables: | 129 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now I'd like your opinion of some religious groups. Would you say your overall opinion of Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very favorable | 7.4 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 24.0 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 19.6 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 32.2 | |
5) Never heard of | 0.4 | |
8) Can't rate | 11.3 | |
9) Refused | 5.1 | |
Missing | 1825 | |
Total | 974 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 2000 |
Cases: | 2799 |
Variables: | 160 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Consider a person who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, allowed to speak | 1451 | 72.7 |
2) Not allowed | 520 | 26.1 |
8) Don't know | 21 | 1.1 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.2 |
Missing | 996 | |
Total | 1996 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
If some people in your community suggested that a book written by an atheist against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Favor | 558 | 28.0 |
2) Not favor | 1384 | 69.3 |
8) Don't know | 49 | 2.5 |
9) No answer | 5 | 0.3 |
Missing | 996 | |
Total | 1996 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
4) Yes, allowed to teach | 1034 | 51.8 |
5) Not allowed | 871 | 43.6 |
8) Don't know | 84 | 4.2 |
9) No answer | 7 | 0.4 |
Missing | 996 | |
Total | 1996 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Would you be more or less likely to vote for a candidate for public office if you found out the person was an atheist?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Much more likely | 4 | 1.3 |
2) Somewhat more likely | 4 | 1.3 |
3) Unsure or no difference | 110 | 36.8 |
4) Somewhat less likely | 44 | 14.7 |
5) Much less likely | 137 | 45.8 |
Missing | 7 | |
Total | 299 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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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 |
For the following group or organization, please indicate which category best describes your overall opinion of that group or organization. Would you say your overall opinion of atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Very favorable | 7.3 | |
2) Mostly favorable | 25.0 | |
3) Mostly unfavorable | 21.1 | |
4) Very unfavorable | 28.0 | |
5) Never heard of | 0.1 | |
8) Can't rate | 15.7 | |
9) Refused | 2.7 | |
Total | 1500 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2001 |
Cases: | 1500 |
Variables: | 117 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO THINK THERE IS A RELIGIOUS OR OTHER GROUP IN THE UNITED STATES THAT IS A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY: What are these groups? First mention
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 3361 | 10.29 | 19.89 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 3363 |
Variables: | 109 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Additional interviews were conducted with seven leadership groups, including business executives, college professors, government leaders, newspaper editors and radio/TV news directors, Protestant ministers, Roman Catholic priests and rabbis. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
If a presidential candidate belongs to a political party you like and has many views you like, would you be willing to vote for such a person if the person is an atheist and does not believe in God?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 833 | 33.3 |
2) No | 1470 | 58.8 |
8) Don't know | 197 | 7.9 |
Missing | 863 | |
Total | 2500 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 3363 |
Variables: | 109 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Additional interviews were conducted with seven leadership groups, including business executives, college professors, government leaders, newspaper editors and radio/TV news directors, Protestant ministers, Roman Catholic priests and rabbis. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO THINK THERE ARE RELIGIOUS GROUPS IN AMERICA WHO HAVE TOO MUCH POWER AND INFLUENCE: Which religious groups have too much power and influence? First mention
N | Mean | Std. Deviation | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 3363 | 4.85 | 15.85 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 3363 |
Variables: | 109 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | Other: Additional interviews were conducted with seven leadership groups, including business executives, college professors, government leaders, newspaper editors and radio/TV news directors, Protestant ministers, Roman Catholic priests and rabbis. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
4) Yes, allowed to teach | 556 | 51.7 |
5) Not allowed | 470 | 43.7 |
8) Don't know | 43 | 4.0 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.6 |
Missing | 531 | |
Total | 1075 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
There are always some people whose ideas are considered bad or dangerous by other people. For instance, somebody who is against all churches and religion . . . If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not?
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes, allowed to speak | 764 | 71.1 |
2) Not allowed | 290 | 27.0 |
8) Don't know | 19 | 1.8 |
9) No answer | 2 | 0.2 |
Missing | 531 | |
Total | 1075 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Now we would like you to read each of the following characteristics and assume for each that it is the only thing you know about a person, and decide what your immediate reaction would be. -- First impression of an atheist
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) I would feel friendly and at ease. | 694 | 25.6 |
2) I would feel friendly, but somewhat uneasy. | 823 | 30.3 |
3) I would feel uneasy and somewhat unfriendly. | 497 | 18.3 |
4) I would feel quite unfriendly. | 324 | 11.9 |
5) I would feel nothing either way. | 378 | 13.9 |
Missing | 159 | |
Total | 2716 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1963 |
Cases: | 2875 |
Variables: | 629 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected. |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mailed |
I have read books by atheist writers.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 37 | 38.5 |
2) No | 59 | 61.5 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 96 |
Variables: | 107 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals. |
I have read books by atheist writers.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 26 | 29.5 |
2) No | 62 | 70.5 |
Total | 88 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 88 |
Variables: | 107 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals. |
I have refused to read books by atheist writers (e.g., Ayn Rand).
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 12 | 13.6 |
2) No | 76 | 86.4 |
Total | 88 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1987 |
Cases: | 88 |
Variables: | 107 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals. |
I have read books by atheist writers.
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 29 | 31.2 |
2) No | 64 | 68.8 |
Total | 93 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 93 |
Variables: | 101 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals. |
I have refused to read books by atheist writers (e.g., Ayn Rand).
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 11 | 11.8 |
2) No | 82 | 88.2 |
Total | 93 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 93 |
Variables: | 101 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals. |
I have refused to read books by atheist writers (e.g., Ayn Rand).
TOTAL | % | |
---|---|---|
1) Yes | 17 | 17.7 |
2) No | 79 | 82.3 |
Total | 96 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
---|---|
Year: | 1986 |
Cases: | 96 |
Variables: | 107 |
Scope: | Other: Undergraduates at University of North Carolina |
Frame: | Other: University of North Carolina undergraduates |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Other: Respondents answered questions via computer terminals. |