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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.
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Survey Questions

COLATH from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
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%
0) Inapplicable167334.1
4) Allowed199640.7
5) Not allowed114723.4
8) Don't know771.6
9) No answer80.2
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
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%
0) Inapplicable167334.1
1) Yes, allowed249050.8
2) Not allowed71014.5
8) Don't know240.5
9) No answer40.1
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
COLATH from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
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%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
4) Allowed145740.9
5) Not allowed85824.1
8) Don't know732.1
9) No answer80.2
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
COLATH from General Social Survey, 2004
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 teach56863.3
5) Not allowed30534.0
8) Don't know242.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
COLATH from General Social Survey, 2006
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%
4) Yes, allowed to teach121760.8
5) Not allowed73136.5
8) Don't know532.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 2006
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%
1) Yes, allowed to speak155377.5
2) Not allowed43821.9
8) Don't know120.6
Missing2507
Total2003100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 2004
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 speak68976.7
2) Not allowed20022.3
8) Don't know70.8
9) No applicable20.2
Missing1914
Total898100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
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%
0) Inapplicable116332.7
1) Yes, allowed184351.8
2) Not allowed53214.9
8) Don't know160.4
9) No answer50.1
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIBATH from General Social Survey, 2004
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) Favor22324.8
2) Not favor66073.5
8) Don't know141.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing1914
Total898100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIBATH from General Social Survey, 2002
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) Favor22624.5
2) Not favor67272.7
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841
Total924100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
COLATH from General Social Survey, 2000
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 teach104155.9
5) Not allowed72539.0
8) Don't know884.7
9) No answer70.4
Missing956
Total1861100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIBATH from General Social Survey, 2000
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) Favor52628.3
2) Not favor126267.8
8) Don't know673.6
9) No answer60.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 2000
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 speak138174.2
2) Not allowed45024.2
8) Don't know251.3
9) No answer50.3
Missing956
Total1861100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
COLATH from General Social Survey, 2002
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 teach55660.2
5) Not allowed35037.9
8) Don't know171.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841
Total924100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 2002
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 speak71076.8
2) Not allowed20622.3
8) Don't know80.9
Missing1841
Total924100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GRPATHST from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2002
Thinking about specific religious groups, what is your overall opinion of: Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God?
 TOTAL%
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
Missing944
Total1058100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 2002
Variables: 115
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELATHEI from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2005
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%
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
Missing1000
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2000
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OPATHSTS from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2007
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
Total3002100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 3002
Variables: 178
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RELCAN1D from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2003
[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
Missing1000
Total1002100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2002
Variables: 138
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
Q40B from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
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 agree30117.9
2) Agree69541.2
3) Disagree28016.6
4) Strongly disagree28116.7
5) Undecided1297.7
Missing35
Total1686100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
COLATH from General Social Survey, 1996
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 teach106055.1
5) Not allowed76940.0
8) Don't know914.7
9) No answer30.2
Missing981
Total1923100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 1990
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 speak66372.3
2) Not allowed23625.7
8) Don't know151.6
9) No answer30.3
Missing455
Total917100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
COLATH from General Social Survey, 1990
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 teach46050.2
5) Not allowed40343.9
8) Don't know515.6
9) No answer30.3
Missing455
Total917100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 1996
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 speak140973.3
2) Not allowed48325.1
8) Don't know271.4
9) No answer40.2
Missing981
Total1923100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
W6YA54_A from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
Do you feel warm, cold, or neither warm nor cold toward atheists?
 TOTAL%
-7) No answer60.2
-6) Not asked, unit non-response157351.6
-2) Missing, see documentation341.1
1) Warm1705.6
2) Cold38112.5
3) Neither warm nor cold88529.0
Total3049100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3049
Variables: 2960
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Online Survey
W6YA55_A from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[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-response157351.6
-2) Missing, see documentation461.5
-1) Inapplicable126041.3
1) Extremely warm481.6
2) Moderately warm822.7
3) A little warm401.3
Total3049100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3049
Variables: 2960
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Online Survey
W6YA56_A from American National Election Studies, Panel Study, 2008-2009
[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-response157351.6
-2) Missing, see documentation511.7
-1) Inapplicable104434.2
1) Extremely cold2006.6
2) Moderately cold1083.5
3) A little cold732.4
Total3049100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3049
Variables: 2960
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Online Survey
RELCAN2D from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2003
[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
Missing1001
Total1001100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2002
Variables: 138
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OPRELGR7 from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2003
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
Missing999
Total1003100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2002
Variables: 138
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
V085065H from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
How would you rate: Atheists?
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total232333.2628.89
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2323
Variables: 1956
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
COLATH from General Social Survey, 1988
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 teach44245.2
5) Not allowed50251.4
8) Don't know313.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing504
Total977100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 1988
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 speak68169.7
2) Not allowed28028.7
8) Don't know151.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing504
Total977100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 1991
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 speak71371.8
2) Not allowed26626.8
8) Don't know111.1
9) No answer30.3
Missing524
Total993100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
COLATH from General Social Survey, 1991
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 teach51551.9
5) Not allowed44044.3
8) Don't know353.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing524
Total993100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIBATH from General Social Survey, 1988
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) Favor33033.8
2) Not favor62263.7
8) Don't know202.0
9) No answer50.5
Missing504
Total977100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V121J from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
Atheists (How much do members of that group agree with your vision of American society?)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost completely agree1376.6
2) Mostly agree26312.6
3) Somewhat agree72434.8
4) Not at all73635.3
8) Don't know1999.6
9) Refused221.1
Total2081100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2081
Variables: 210
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
MARR4B from American Mosaic Project - A National Survey on Diversity
An atheist or non-believer? (PROMPT FOR CATEGORIES AS NECESSARY)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve13212.4
2) Disapprove50147.0
3) No difference42039.4
8) Don't know100.9
9) Refused20.2
Missing988
Total1066100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 2081
Variables: 210
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
QN14_H from Changing Faiths, Latinos and the Transformation of American Religion
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
Total4016100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4016
Variables: 230
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: U.S. Latinos only
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 1998
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 speak139374.0
2) Not allowed45724.3
8) Don't know291.5
9) No answer30.2
Missing950
Total1882100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FAVATHST from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2001
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
Total2041100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 2041
Variables: 157
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
INCATH2 from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2001
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
Missing1693
Total348100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 2041
Variables: 157
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
COLATH from General Social Survey, 1998
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 teach106956.8
5) Not allowed70737.6
8) Don't know995.3
9) No answer70.4
Missing950
Total1882100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIBATH from General Social Survey, 1998
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) Favor51227.2
2) Not favor129568.8
8) Don't know703.7
9) No answer50.3
Missing950
Total1882100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATHEIS_A from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
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
Missing2003
Total2010100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
DATH_A from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
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
Missing2003
Total2010100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
COLATH from General Social Survey, 1980
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 teach66545.3
5) Not allowed75451.4
8) Don't know453.1
9) No answer40.3
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIBATH from General Social Survey, 1980
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) Favor52135.5
2) Not favor90961.9
8) Don't know382.6
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 1980
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 speak97166.1
2) Not allowed48533.0
8) Don't know120.8
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
COLATH from General Social Survey, 1976
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 teach61941.3
5) Not allowed84756.5
8) Don't know332.2
Total1499100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIBATH from General Social Survey, 1976
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) Favor56938.0
2) Not favor89259.5
8) Don't know362.4
9) No answer20.1
Total1499100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 1976
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 speak95964.0
2) Not allowed52435.0
8) Don't know161.1
Total1499100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CLATH from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
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 close111.7
2) Close487.4
3) Neutral15023.0
4) Far11417.5
5) Very far22334.3
6) Don't know10315.9
7) Refused20.3
Total651100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1010
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRESATH from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
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) Yes32049.1
2) No29244.8
3) Don't know/No answer406.1
Total651100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1010
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
NEIATH from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
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 like335.1
2) Make no difference40361.8
3) Prefer not20231.0
4) Don't know/No answer132.1
Total651100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1010
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
INFATH from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
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 influence19930.5
2) Too little influence19530.0
3) Right amount of influence11818.1
4) Don't know/No answer13921.3
Total651100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1010
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
OPATHEIS from Campaign 2000 Typology Survey
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
Missing1825
Total974100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2799
Variables: 160
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 1994
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 speak145172.7
2) Not allowed52026.1
8) Don't know211.1
9) No answer40.2
Missing996
Total1996100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIBATH from General Social Survey, 1994
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) Favor55828.0
2) Not favor138469.3
8) Don't know492.5
9) No answer50.3
Missing996
Total1996100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
COLATH from General Social Survey, 1994
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 teach103451.8
5) Not allowed87143.6
8) Don't know844.2
9) No answer70.4
Missing996
Total1996100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ATHIEST from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
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 likely41.3
2) Somewhat more likely41.3
3) Unsure or no difference11036.8
4) Somewhat less likely4414.7
5) Much less likely13745.8
Missing7
Total299100.0
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
FAVATHST from Mid-November Survey, 2001
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
Total1500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 1500
Variables: 117
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
THRETGP1 from Williamsburg Charter Survey On Religion and Public Life, 1987
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
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total336110.2919.89
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
PRESATHE from Williamsburg Charter Survey On Religion and Public Life, 1987
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) Yes83333.3
2) No147058.8
8) Don't know1977.9
Missing863
Total2500100.0
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
RELPWR1 from Williamsburg Charter Survey On Religion and Public Life, 1987
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
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total33634.8515.85
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
COLATH from General Social Survey, 1993
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 teach55651.7
5) Not allowed47043.7
8) Don't know434.0
9) No answer60.6
Missing531
Total1075100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SPKATH from General Social Survey, 1993
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 speak76471.1
2) Not allowed29027.0
8) Don't know191.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing531
Total1075100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FSTATHST from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
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.69425.6
2) I would feel friendly, but somewhat uneasy.82330.3
3) I would feel uneasy and somewhat unfriendly.49718.3
4) I would feel quite unfriendly.32411.9
5) I would feel nothing either way.37813.9
Missing159
Total2716100.0
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
RDATH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986
I have read books by atheist writers.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes3738.5
2) No5961.5
Total96100.0
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.
RDATH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1987
I have read books by atheist writers.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2629.5
2) No6270.5
Total88100.0
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.
RDATHST from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1987
I have refused to read books by atheist writers (e.g., Ayn Rand).
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1213.6
2) No7686.4
Total88100.0
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.
RDATH from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1988
I have read books by atheist writers.
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2931.2
2) No6468.8
Total93100.0
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.
RDATHST from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1988
I have refused to read books by atheist writers (e.g., Ayn Rand).
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1111.8
2) No8288.2
Total93100.0
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.
RDATHST from Religious Behaviors Questionnaire, 1986
I have refused to read books by atheist writers (e.g., Ayn Rand).
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1717.7
2) No7982.3
Total96100.0
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.

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