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School Prayer, Attitude about - Measurement Concept

Measures one's support or opposition to prayer in public schools
58 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

PRAYSCHL from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q37m. To what extent do you agree or disagree that the federal government should allow prayer in public schools?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree19011.8
2) Disagree21913.5
3) Agree51932.1
4) Strongly agree59837.0
8) Undecided895.5
Missing35
Total1616100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
VCF9051 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Which do you think -- schools should be allowed to start each day with a prayer or religion does not belong in the schools?
 TOTAL%
1) Schools should be allowed to start with prayer500160.3
5) Religion does not belong in the school128615.5
8) Other; depends; both (1964-1968); DK; no interest123814.9
9) NA opinion; DK/NA if interested; no Post IW; abbrev. telephone IW (1984)7659.2
Missing39148
Total8290100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 47438
Variables: 950
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews
VCF9043 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Which of the following views comes closest to your opinion on the issue of school prayer?
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no Post IW; form A (1990); short form IW (1992)191714.2
1) By law, prayer should not be allowed in public schools141610.5
2) The law should allow public schools to schedule time when children can pray silently if they want to586343.5
3) The law should allow public schools to schedule time when children as a group can say a general prayer not tied to a particular religious faith283621.1
4) By law, public schools should schedule a time when all children would say a chosen Christian prayer11078.2
9) Other, DK3322.5
Missing33967
Total13471100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 47438
Variables: 950
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews
PRAYER from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this? Do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable160532.7
1) Approve135727.7
2) Disapprove181137.0
8) Don't know1262.6
9) No answer20.0
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYER from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this? Do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable122734.5
1) Approve91925.8
2) Disapprove131536.9
8) Don't know982.8
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYER from General Social Survey, 2004
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
1) Approve31935.2
2) Disapprove55861.6
8) No opinion283.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1906
Total906100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYER from General Social Survey, 2006
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
1) Approve79640.0
2) Disapprove109454.9
8) No opinion1015.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing2518
Total1992100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYERS1 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Agree/Disagree: The public schools should start each day with religious prayer. (88, 96)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK644.8
0) Disagree51738.9
1) Agree74956.3
Missing17213
Total1330100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYERS2 from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Agree/Disagree: The public schools should permit religious prayers to be delivered at official school functions. (00)
 TOTAL%
-1) RF/DK304.6
0) Disagree14322.0
1) Agree47773.4
Missing17893
Total650100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 17898
Variables: 770
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TCHPRAY from State of the First Amendment Survey, 2000
Teachers or other public school officials should be allowed to lead prayers in school.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree45845.1
2) Mildly agree17717.4
3) Mildly disagree14314.1
4) Strongly disagree21321.0
99) Don't know/refused242.4
Total1015100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1015
Variables: 98
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYGRAD from State of the First Amendment Survey, 2000
Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: It's O.K. for a prayer to be said at a high school graduation if a majority of the graduating class favors it.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree60859.9
2) Mildly agree20219.9
3) Mildly disagree797.8
4) Strongly disagree11110.9
99) Don't know/refused151.5
Total1015100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1015
Variables: 98
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PAPRAY from State of the First Amendment Survey, 2000
Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Students should be allowed to lead prayers over the public address system at public school-sponsored events such as football games.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree42742.1
2) Mildly agree19819.5
3) Mildly disagree15415.2
4) Strongly disagree21621.3
99) Don't know/refused202.0
Total1015100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1015
Variables: 98
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYER from General Social Survey, 2000
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
1) Approve68836.7
2) Disapprove108757.9
8) No opinion945.0
9) No answer80.4
Missing940
Total1877100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYER from General Social Survey, 2002
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
1) Approve34137.6
2) Disapprove51857.0
8) No opinion495.4
Missing1857
Total908100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q39M from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q39 To what extent do you agree or disagree that the federal government should..m. Allow prayer in public schools
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree60835.9
2) Agree54832.3
3) Disagree17910.6
4) Strongly disagree25615.1
5) Undecided1046.1
Missing26
Total1695100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
PRAYER from General Social Survey, 1990
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this -- do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
1) Approve36739.5
2) Disapprove51755.7
8) No opinion424.5
9) No answer20.2
Missing444
Total928100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYER from General Social Survey, 1996
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
1) Approve78039.8
2) Disapprove109956.1
8) No opinion794.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing944
Total1960100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYER from General Social Survey, 1991
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
1) Approve39238.3
2) Disapprove59458.0
8) No opinion353.4
9) No answer30.3
Missing493
Total1024100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SCLDPRAY from State of the First Amendment Survey, 2005
Now, please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statements: Teachers and other public school officials should be allowed to lead prayers in public school.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree35235.1
2) Mildly agree16916.8
3) Mildly disagree16216.2
4) Strongly disagree29829.7
9) Don't know/Refused222.2
Total1003100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1003
Variables: 71
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYER from General Social Survey, 1988
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
1) Approve36837.2
2) Disapprove58158.8
8) No opinion373.7
9) No answer20.2
Missing493
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
SCHLPRAY from General Social Survey, 1991
In your opinion, should there be daily prayers in all public schools?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely46634.3
2) Yes, probably30022.1
3) No, probably20114.8
4) No, definitely23617.4
8) Can't choose1359.9
9) No answer211.5
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
QN50A from U.S. Religious Knowledge Study, 2010
50a. According to rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court, is a public school teacher permitted to lead a class in prayer, or not?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, permitted 6.1
2) No, not permitted 89.0
8) Don't know 4.9
9) Refused 0.1
Total3412100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 3412
Variables: 120
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
I5SCHPRY from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
Please tell me how much you think each of the following would help to improve things in this country. How about . . . e. if organized prayer were allowed in the public schools? Would that help a lot, somewhat, only a little or not at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Help a lot65533.6
2) Help somewhat60731.1
3) Help only a little36218.6
4) Help not at all32516.7
Missing98
Total1949100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
L9SCLPRY from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
Since our founding, different levels of our government have had different responsibilities. For each of the following, I want you to tell me whether you think it should be mainly the responsibility of the federal government in Washington, the state government in [respondent's state], your local government, or private organizations. Or do you think it should be mainly left up to individuals? I. Deciding when prayer is permissible in the public schools
 TOTAL%
1) Federal government50028.8
2) State government40723.5
3) Local government37821.8
4) Private organizations512.9
5) Individuals39923.0
Missing312
Total1735100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
P3SCLPRY from State of Disunion Survey, 1996
I'm going to read you some proposals that are now being discussed nationally. As I read each one, please select the number that best expresses how much you favor or oppose it. If you don't really care about the issue, please say so. C. Allowing voluntary prayer in the public schools
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly oppose1507.6
2) 2583.0
3) 3814.1
4) Neutral34917.8
5) 520210.3
6) 625112.8
7) Strongly favor87244.4
Missing84
Total1963100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2047
Variables: 497
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYCOM2 from State of the First Amendment Survey, 1997
If an amendment allowing communities to decide on school prayer were approved, it would be the first time any of the freedoms in the First Amendment have been amended in over 200 years. Knowing this, would you still support an amendment to let local communities decide on prayer in their local schools?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38190.3
2) No266.2
9) Don't know/Refused153.6
Missing603
Total422100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1025
Variables: 108
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
HSPRGRAD from State of the First Amendment Survey, 1997
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: It's OK for a prayer to be said at a high school graduation ceremony if a majority of the graduation class favors it. PROBE: Do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree) with this?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree64362.8
2) Mildly agree18618.2
3) Mildly disagree838.1
4) Strongly disagree1009.8
9) Don't know/Refused121.2
Missing1
Total1024100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1025
Variables: 108
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FRREL3 from State of the First Amendment Survey, 1997
I'm going to read you some ways people might exercise their First Amendment right of freedom of religion. For each, tell me if you agree or disagree that someone should be free to do it. Teachers or other public school officials should be allowed to lead prayers in school. Do you agree or disagree that people should be free to do this? PROBE: do you strongly or mildly (agree/disagree)?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree39538.6
2) Mildly agree20019.5
3) Mildly disagree14314.0
4) Strongly disagree26926.3
9) Don't know/Refused171.7
Missing1
Total1024100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1025
Variables: 108
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYCOM1 from State of the First Amendment Survey, 1997
Some people feel that the U.S. Constitution should be amended to let local communities decide on whether or not prayer should be allowed in public schools. Others say that the U.S. Constitution should not be amended to allow local communities to decide on prayer in the schools. Do you think the U.S. Constitution should or should not be amended to allow local communities to decide on prayer in the schools?
 TOTAL%
1) Should be amended42241.2
2) Should not be amended57656.2
9) Don't know/Refused272.6
Total1025100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1025
Variables: 108
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYER from General Social Survey, 1998
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
1) Approve79442.4
2) Disapprove98852.8
8) No opinion854.5
9) No answer40.2
Missing961
Total1871100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PUBPRIV4 from State of the First Amendment Survey, 1999
Teachers or other public school officials should be allowed to lead prayers in school.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree44445.1
2) Mildly agree20821.2
3) Mildly disagree15315.5
4) Strongly disagree17918.2
Missing18
Total984100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1001
Variables: 121
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SCHPRAY2 from State of the First Amendment Survey, 2001
Students should be allowed to lead prayers over the public address system at public school-sponsored events such as football games.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree40840.3
2) Mildly agree16716.5
3) Mildly disagree14514.3
4) Strongly disagree27827.5
99) Don't know/Refused141.4
Total1012100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 1012
Variables: 86
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYSCH from American Jewish Committee Religious Right Survey, 1996
An amendment to the United States Constitution has been proposed that would permit prayers to be spoken in the public schools. Do you favor or oppose this amendment?
 TOTAL%
1) Favor45569.9
2) Oppose14522.3
3) Don't know/No answer507.7
Total651100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1010
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SCHPRAY from State of the First Amendment Survey, 2001
Teachers or other public school officials should be allowed to lead prayers in school.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree37937.5
2) Mildly agree16816.6
3) Mildly disagree15215.0
4) Strongly disagree29028.7
99) Don't know/Refused222.2
Total1012100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 1012
Variables: 86
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
NOSKLPRY from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Following is a list of statements which are made from time to time on current social and political issues. Please indicate your opinion of each in the usual manner -- Public schools should not conduct prayers for children; this is the responsibility of the home and the church
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly15516.8
2) Agree somewhat14715.9
3) Disagree somewhat20221.9
4) Disagree strongly38842.0
5) No opinion323.5
Missing34
Total924100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 958
Variables: 267
Scope: Other: Regional samples of Mormons in Salt Lake City, UT and San Francisco, CA
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PRAYER from General Social Survey, 1994
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this- do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
1) Approve73737.3
2) Disapprove115058.2
8) No opinion854.3
9) No answer50.3
Missing1015
Total1977100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CL_SPRYR from Religion and Politics Survey, 1996
ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ATTEND CHURCH AT LEAST ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH: Do you think it is a good thing or a bad thing that your clergy speaks out on this issue? -- Prayer in public schools
 TOTAL%
1) Good thing 91.7
2) Bad thing 4.9
3) Neither a good nor a bad thing 1.8
4) Don't know/Refused 1.6
Missing1348
Total627100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 1975
Variables: 151
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYER from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
Should public schools begin the day with a prayer?
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely yes8327.8
2) Probably yes5317.7
3) Unsure5819.4
4) Probably not4715.7
5) Definitely not5819.4
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
SCHLPRAY from Religious Identity and Influence Survey, 1996
I'm going to read you four different beliefs about prayer in public school. Please tell me which one represents your own belief: 1) The first is: prayer should not be allowed in public schools. 2) The second is: schools should not sponsor prayer, but kids should be allowed to pray together in groups. 3) The third is: teachers should lead in moment of silence for unspoken prayers. 4) The last is: teachers should lead their classes in spoken Christian prayers.
 TOTAL%
1) Not allowed1244.8
2) Unsponsored Kids Prayer95736.9
3) Moment of silence97937.8
4) Spoken Christian Prayer44317.1
5) None of These (they must volunteer)341.3
6) DK421.6
7) Refused110.4
Total2590100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2590
Variables: 168
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FLAGMEET from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
Recently, groups of high school and college students have been holding prayer meetings at their schools' flag poles before school. Do you approve of such meetings?
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely yes18962.8
2) Probably yes6722.3
3) Unsure3311.0
4) Probably not72.3
5) Definitely not51.7
Missing5
Total301100.0
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
SCHLPRAY from Williamsburg Charter Survey On Religion and Public Life, 1987
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with the following statement? - It's good for sporting events at public high schools to begin with a public prayer.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree173951.7
2) Disagree126637.6
8) Don't know35810.6
Total3363100.0
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
SCHLSLNC from Williamsburg Charter Survey On Religion and Public Life, 1987
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with the following statement? - Public schools should set aside a moment of silence each day for students to pray if they want to.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree235370.0
2) Disagree84825.2
8) Don't know1624.8
Total3363100.0
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
PRAYER from General Social Survey, 1993
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this—do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?
 TOTAL%
1) Approve42339.2
2) Disapprove61156.6
8) No opinion434.0
9) No answer30.3
Missing526
Total1080100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PRAYUSRT from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Since a majority of Americans are religious, they have a right to expect their children to learn prayers in public school.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree84631.1
2) Disagree146954.1
3) Uncertain40214.8
Missing158
Total2717100.0
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
YSPRAYIN from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Because many children do not have religious parents, it is our duty to teach their children to pray in school.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree86631.8
2) Disagree140351.6
3) Uncertain45016.6
Missing156
Total2719100.0
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
PRAYER from Middletown Area Study (Autumn), 1981
Now I would like to ask you about your beliefs and values. For each of the following questions please indicate how much you agree or disagree with it. -- Teachers should be allowed to lead children in prayer in public schools.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10135.9
2) Somewhat agree10135.9
3) Uncertain4214.9
4) Somewhat disagree3010.7
5) Strongly disagree72.5
Total281100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1981
Cases: 281
Variables: 104
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
ABRTPRAY from Harris 1984 (September) Business-Week Survey, Study No. 842112, Voters
Do you agree or disagree: The Moral Majority preachers and Catholic bishops must educate people on their churches' point of view on issues like abortions and school prayer, even if this means getting churches involved in politics.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree44533.7
2) Disagree81161.3
3) Not sure665.0
Missing11
Total1322100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 1333
Variables: 137
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
VTPRYAB from Harris 1984 (September) Business-Week Survey, Study No. 842112, Voters
Now here is what this question comes down to - - the difference between churches taking a stand on an issue such as abortion and prayer, on the one hand, and urging their church members to vote for candidates who follow their church stands, on the other. Do you think it is fitting and proper or not for religious leaders to urge their church members to vote for specific candidates who follow their stands on issues such as banning abortion and requiring school prayer?
 TOTAL%
1) Fitting and proper36327.4
2) Not fitting and proper93170.2
3) Not sure322.4
Missing7
Total1326100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 1333
Variables: 137
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
STDPRYAB from Harris 1984 (September) Business-Week Survey, Study No. 842112, Voters
Now here is what this question comes down to - - the difference between churches taking a stand on an issue such as abortion and prayer, on the one hand, and urging their church members to vote for candidates who follow their church stands, on the other. Do you think it is fitting and proper or not for religious leaders to take stands on issues such as banning abortion ad requiring school prayer
 TOTAL%
1) Fitting and proper69752.6
2) Not fitting and proper58544.1
3) Not sure443.3
Missing7
Total1326100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 1333
Variables: 137
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
PRAYFAV from Harris 1984 (September) Business-Week Survey, Study No. 842112, Voters
As far as you personally are concerned, do you favor or oppose a constitutional amendment to require daily prayer to public school classrooms?
 TOTAL%
1) Favor48136.3
2) Oppose77758.7
3) Not sure665.0
Missing9
Total1324100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 1333
Variables: 137
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CHVTPRAY from Harris 1984 (September) Business-Week Survey, Study No. 842112, Voters
Today, there are evangelical preachers and some Catholic bishops in the country who have become involved in politics. They have a whole series of laws they want to see passed. Do you think it is fitting and proper or not for such religious leaders to urge members of their churches to vote for candidates who follow their stands on a constitutional amendment to require daily prayer to be recited in public school classrooms?
 TOTAL%
1) Fitting and proper42331.9
2) Not fitting and proper83663.0
3) Not sure675.1
Missing7
Total1326100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 1333
Variables: 137
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CATHBISH from Harris 1984 (September) Business-Week Survey, Study No. 842112, Voters
Do you agree or disagree: The country is in such bad moral shape that Catholic bishops and evangelical preachers should make banning abortion and requiring school prayer major political issues that decide the election of 1984.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree19414.6
2) Disagree106980.7
3) Not sure624.7
Missing8
Total1325100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 1333
Variables: 137
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
NOPRAYIN from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Because not all Americans have the same religious beliefs, it would be better not to have prayers in the public schools.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree82130.1
2) Disagree161659.2
3) Uncertain29310.7
Missing145
Total2730100.0
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
PRAYUNCS from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
Because of the separation of church and state, it is unconstitutional for any kind of prayers to be said in public schools.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree52219.4
2) Disagree166562.0
3) Uncertain49818.5
Missing190
Total2685100.0
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
NOSKLPRY from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
Following is a list of statements which are made from time to time on current social and political issues. Please indicate your opinion of each in the usual manner -- Public schools should not conduct prayers for children; this is the responsibility of the home and the church
 TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly8027.5
2) Agree somewhat5719.6
3) Disagree somewhat6522.3
4) Disagree strongly7525.8
5) No opinion144.8
Missing5
Total291100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1969
Cases: 296
Variables: 267
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
PROBPRAY from Middletown Area Study, 1982
The following are 8 possible concerns of people in America today. Please indicate how important each is to you. -- Bringing back prayer in schools
 TOTAL%
1) Not important6422.9
2) Somewhat important8128.9
3) Very important13548.2
Missing4
Total280100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1982
Cases: 284
Variables: 141
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SCPRAYER from Middletown Area Study, 1985
To what extent would you be for or against a law which stated that an adult can lead children in prayer in public schools? Would you be:
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly for this law15240.1
2) Moderately for this law9926.1
3) Neutral or undecided5514.5
4) Moderately against this law307.9
5) Strongly against this law4010.6
6) Don't know30.8
Total379100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1985
Cases: 379
Variables: 93
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SPRAY from Middletown Area Study, 1984
To what extent would you be for or against a law which stated that an adult can lead children in prayer in public schools? Would you be:
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly for7120.7
2) For10931.8
3) Not sure8023.3
4) Against4312.5
5) Strongly against4011.7
Missing8
Total343100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 351
Variables: 61
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone

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