ELCA-Episcopal Church Clergy Study, 1998 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Respondent's ID number (See Note 1: ID Coding on the ARDA Summary page for an explanation of coding; ID numbers vary by survey waves, and between ELCA and Episcopalians) (ID)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2240	126,389.22	42,171.82

2) Some people don't pay much attention to political campaigns. How about you? Are you very interested, somewhat interested, or not interested in the 1998 political campaigns? (Q1) (POLS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	104	4.7
2) Somewhat interested	1106	49.9
3) Not interested	1008	45.4
Missing	22
Total	2218	100.0

3) How much attention do you pay to news reports about the current campaign season? (Q2) (POLSNEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	436	19.6
2) Quite a bit	970	43.5
3) Some	688	30.9
4) Very little	131	5.9
5) None	3	0.1
Missing	12
Total	2228	100.0

4) How actively involved are you in politics and public affairs? (Q3) (POLSINVO)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	74	3.3
2) Quite a bit	331	14.9
3) Some	990	44.5
4) Very little	730	32.8
5) None	99	4.5
Missing	16
Total	2224	100.0

5) If it were possible, would you like to be more or less involved with social and political issues? (Q4) (POLSPREF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more	177	8.0
2) Somewhat more	1006	45.3
3) Same as now	997	44.8
4) Somewhat less	27	1.2
5) Much less	16	0.7
Missing	17
Total	2223	100.0

6) Does the (Episcopal Church/ELCA), as a denomination, need to be more or less involved with social and political issues? (Q5) (DINVPREF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more	223	10.2
2) Somewhat more	629	28.6
3) Same as now	889	40.5
4) Somewhat less	309	14.1
5) Much less	146	6.6
Missing	44
Total	2196	100.0

7) Some ministers are more politically involved than others for a variety of reasons. [Does the following factor] generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? The attitudes of my congregation (Q6A) (INV_ATCO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	55	2.5
2) Encourage	442	19.9
3) Neutral	1206	54.3
4) Discourage	464	20.9
5) Strongly discourage	52	2.3
Missing	21
Total	2219	100.0

8) [Does the following factor] generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? The reactions of potential members (6B) (INV_REAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	28	1.3
2) Encourage	218	9.9
3) Neutral	1578	71.6
4) Discourage	344	15.6
5) Strongly discourage	35	1.6
Missing	37
Total	2203	100.0

9) [Does the following factor] generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? The attitudes of other clergy (Q6C) (INV_ATCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	42	1.9
2) Encourage	606	27.5
3) Neutral	1366	61.9
4) Discourage	172	7.8
5) Strongly discourage	20	0.9
Missing	34
Total	2206	100.0

10) [Does the following factor] generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? The attitudes of denominational leaders (Q6D) (INV_ATDL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	76	3.4
2) Encourage	656	29.8
3) Neutral	1274	57.8
4) Discourage	166	7.5
5) Strongly discourage	33	1.5
Missing	35
Total	2205	100.0

11) [Does the following factor] generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? The norms/culture of the (Episcopal Church/ELCA) (Q6E) (INV_NORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	85	3.9
2) Encourage	826	37.6
3) Neutral	974	44.3
4) Discourage	288	13.1
5) Strongly discourage	26	1.2
Missing	41
Total	2199	100.0

12) [Does the following factor] generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? My own political beliefs (Q6F) (INV_OWNP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	578	26.1
2) Encourage	1242	56.1
3) Neutral	303	13.7
4) Discourage	79	3.6
5) Strongly discourage	13	0.6
Missing	25
Total	2215	100.0

13) [Does the following factor] generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? My own theological beliefs (Q6G) (INV_OWNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	781	35.3
2) Encourage	1121	50.6
3) Neutral	202	9.1
4) Discourage	93	4.2
5) Strongly discourage	18	0.8
Missing	25
Total	2215	100.0

14) [Does the following factor] generally encourage or discourage your political involvement? The duties of my position (Q6H) (INV_DUTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly encourage	206	9.3
2) Encourage	739	33.4
3) Neutral	636	28.8
4) Discourage	521	23.6
5) Strongly discourage	109	4.9
Missing	29
Total	2211	100.0

15) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, or an independent? (Q7) (PARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	464	20.8
2) Democrat	1197	53.7
3) Independent	483	21.6
4) No preference	81	3.6
5) Other party	6	0.3
Missing	9
Total	2231	100.0

16) If (Republican/Democrat), would you call yourself a strong (Republican/Democrat) or a not very strong (Republican/Democrat)? (Q8) (STRGPRTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong	1013	60.4
2) Not very strong	663	39.6
Missing	564
Total	1676	100.0

17) If independent or no preference [on PARTY], do you think of yourself as closer to the Democratic party or closer to the Republican party? (Q9) (LEAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	152	22.7
2) Neither	141	21.0
3) Democratic	378	56.3
Missing	1569
Total	671	100.0

18) Many people use the terms liberal, moderate, and conservative to recognize different political viewpoints. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 is the most liberal position and 5 the most conservative, where would you rank yourself when you think of your general political views? (Q10) (POLSSPEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most liberal	205	9.2
2) 2	814	36.7
3) Moderate	829	37.3
4) 4	307	13.8
5) Most conservative	65	2.9
Missing	20
Total	2220	100.0

19) How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If enough people were involved in the church, social ills would take care of themselves. (Q11A) (ILLS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	203	9.1
2) Agree	1025	46.0
3) Not sure/neutral	332	14.9
4) Disagree	579	26.0
5) Strongly disagree	87	3.9
Missing	14
Total	2226	100.0

20) How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Churches should put more emphasis on transforming the social order and less on individual salvation. (Q11B) (SOCLTRAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	265	11.9
2) Agree	899	40.5
3) Not sure/neutral	382	17.2
4) Disagree	567	25.6
5) Strongly disagree	105	4.7
Missing	22
Total	2218	100.0

21) How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Christians of different denominations need to cooperate more in politics, even if they can't agree on theology. (Q11C) (COOPERAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	227	10.2
2) Agree	1102	49.4
3) Not sure/neutral	443	19.9
4) Disagree	384	17.2
5) Strongly disagree	73	3.3
Missing	11
Total	2229	100.0

22) How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Ministers have great capacity to influence the political and social views of their congregation. (Q11D) (MINFLUEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	53	2.4
2) Agree	567	25.4
3) Not sure/neutral	509	22.8
4) Disagree	962	43.2
5) Strongly disagree	138	6.2
Missing	11
Total	2229	100.0

23) How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is difficult for ministers to know the proper political channel to use to accomplish some goal. (Q11E) (POLCHANL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	103	4.7
2) Agree	1016	45.9
3) Not sure/neutral	450	20.3
4) Disagree	595	26.9
5) Strongly disagree	51	2.3
Missing	25
Total	2215	100.0

24) Ministers can be involved in public affairs in many ways. Not everyone agrees that all are appropriate. Do you approve of ministers participating in this way? Publicly (not preaching) taking a stand on a political/social issue, such as abortion or poverty (Q12AYOU) (STDPUB_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	51	2.3
2) Approve	202	9.1
3) Neutral	159	7.2
4) Disapprove	1237	55.6
5) Strongly disapprove	574	25.8
Missing	17
Total	2223	100.0

25) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Publicly (not preaching) taking a stand on a political/social issue, such as abortion or poverty (Q12ACHURCH) (STDPUB_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	69	3.1
2) Approve	514	23.3
3) Neutral	501	22.7
4) Disapprove	943	42.8
5) Strongly disapprove	176	8.0
Missing	37
Total	2203	100.0

26) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Publicly (not preaching) endorsing candidates (Q12BYOU) (ENDPUB_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	411	18.5
2) Approve	849	38.2
3) Neutral	390	17.5
4) Disapprove	462	20.8
5) Strongly disapprove	113	5.1
Missing	15
Total	2225	100.0

27) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Publicly (not preaching) endorsing candidates (Q12BCHURCH) (ENDPUB_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	503	23.0
2) Approve	999	45.7
3) Neutral	445	20.3
4) Disapprove	189	8.6
5) Strongly disapprove	52	2.4
Missing	52
Total	2188	100.0

28) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? While preaching, taking a stand on a political/social issue (Q12CYOU) (STDPRE_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	148	6.7
2) Approve	390	17.6
3) Neutral	271	12.2
4) Disapprove	1041	46.9
5) Strongly disapprove	371	16.7
Missing	19
Total	2221	100.0

29) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? While preaching, taking a stand on a political/social issue (Q12CCHURCH) (STDPRE_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	169	7.7
2) Approve	641	29.3
3) Neutral	545	24.9
4) Disapprove	711	32.5
5) Strongly disapprove	119	5.4
Missing	55
Total	2185	100.0

30) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? While preaching, endorsing candidates (Q12DYOU) (ENDPRE_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	1262	56.8
2) Approve	686	30.9
3) Neutral	117	5.3
4) Disapprove	71	3.2
5) Strongly disapprove	87	3.9
Missing	17
Total	2223	100.0

31) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? While preaching, endorsing candidates (Q12DCHURCH) (ENDPRE_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	1217	55.8
2) Approve	690	31.6
3) Neutral	122	5.6
4) Disapprove	73	3.3
5) Strongly disapprove	79	3.6
Missing	59
Total	2181	100.0

32) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Urging your congregation to register and vote (Q12EYOU) (URGVOT_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	109	4.9
2) Approve	58	2.6
3) Neutral	118	5.3
4) Disapprove	725	32.5
5) Strongly disapprove	1221	54.7
Missing	9
Total	2231	100.0

33) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Urging your congregation to register and vote (Q12ECHURCH) (URGVOT_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	91	4.1
2) Approve	77	3.5
3) Neutral	197	8.9
4) Disapprove	850	38.6
5) Strongly disapprove	987	44.8
Missing	38
Total	2202	100.0

34) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Publicly (including preaching) offering prayer on a political/social issue (Q12FYOU) (PRAISS_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	79	3.5
2) Approve	156	7.0
3) Neutral	192	8.6
4) Disapprove	1051	47.2
5) Strongly disapprove	751	33.7
Missing	11
Total	2229	100.0

35) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Publicly (including preaching) offering prayer on a political/social issue (Q12FCHURCH) (PRAISS_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	77	3.5
2) Approve	216	9.8
3) Neutral	391	17.8
4) Disapprove	1040	47.3
5) Strongly disapprove	477	21.7
Missing	39
Total	2201	100.0

36) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Publicly (including preaching) offering prayer for candidates (Q12GYOU) (PRACAN_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	402	18.2
2) Approve	508	23.0
3) Neutral	437	19.8
4) Disapprove	575	26.0
5) Strongly disapprove	289	13.1
Missing	29
Total	2211	100.0

37) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Publicly (including preaching) offering prayer for candidates (Q12GCHURCH) (PRACAN_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	401	18.4
2) Approve	540	24.7
3) Neutral	492	22.5
4) Disapprove	518	23.7
5) Strongly disapprove	234	10.7
Missing	55
Total	2185	100.0

38) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Organizing a study group within your church to discuss public affairs (Q12HYOU) (STUDY_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	68	3.1
2) Approve	140	6.3
3) Neutral	284	12.7
4) Disapprove	1098	49.3
5) Strongly disapprove	638	28.6
Missing	12
Total	2228	100.0

39) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Organizing a study group within your church to discuss public affairs (Q12HCHURCH) (STUDY_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	60	2.7
2) Approve	212	9.6
3) Neutral	522	23.7
4) Disapprove	1036	47.1
5) Strongly disapprove	368	16.7
Missing	42
Total	2198	100.0

40) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Organizing a group within your church to pursue a social/political goal (Q12IYOU) (GOAL_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	126	5.7
2) Approve	358	16.1
3) Neutral	474	21.3
4) Disapprove	952	42.8
5) Strongly disapprove	315	14.2
Missing	15
Total	2225	100.0

41) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Organizing a group within your church to pursue a social/political goal (Q12ICHURCH) (GOAL_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	147	6.7
2) Approve	509	23.1
3) Neutral	726	33.0
4) Disapprove	677	30.8
5) Strongly disapprove	141	6.4
Missing	40
Total	2200	100.0

42) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Joining a national group to further your personal political beliefs (Q12JYOU) (NATGRP_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	100	4.6
2) Approve	301	13.7
3) Neutral	470	21.4
4) Disapprove	949	43.2
5) Strongly disapprove	376	17.1
Missing	44
Total	2196	100.0

43) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Joining a national group to further your personal political beliefs (Q12JCHURCH) (NATGRP_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	142	6.6
2) Approve	465	21.5
3) Neutral	1003	46.5
4) Disapprove	463	21.5
5) Strongly disapprove	85	3.9
Missing	82
Total	2158	100.0

44) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Contributing money to a candidate, political party, or PAC (Q12KYOU) (CONTRB_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	154	7.0
2) Approve	231	10.5
3) Neutral	390	17.7
4) Disapprove	1006	45.8
5) Strongly disapprove	417	19.0
Missing	42
Total	2198	100.0

45) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Contributing money to a candidate, political party, or PAC (Q12KCHURCH) (CONTRB_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	389	18.0
2) Approve	373	17.3
3) Neutral	843	39.0
4) Disapprove	462	21.4
5) Strongly disapprove	93	4.3
Missing	80
Total	2160	100.0

46) Do YOU approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Contacting public officials about a political/social issue (Q12LYOU) (CNTOFF_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	60	2.7
2) Approve	86	3.9
3) Neutral	96	4.4
4) Disapprove	1123	51.0
5) Strongly disapprove	838	38.0
Missing	37
Total	2203	100.0

47) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Contacting public officials about a political/social issue (Q12LCHURCH) (CNTOFF_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	64	3.0
2) Approve	166	7.7
3) Neutral	468	21.7
4) Disapprove	1104	51.1
5) Strongly disapprove	359	16.6
Missing	79
Total	2161	100.0

48) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Actively campaigning for a party or candidate (Q12MYOU) (CAMPGN_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	282	12.8
2) Approve	617	28.0
3) Neutral	521	23.6
4) Disapprove	615	27.9
5) Strongly disapprove	168	7.6
Missing	37
Total	2203	100.0

49) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Actively campaigning for a party or candidate (Q12MCHURCH) (CAMPGN_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	499	23.1
2) Approve	794	36.7
3) Neutral	609	28.2
4) Disapprove	211	9.8
5) Strongly disapprove	49	2.3
Missing	78
Total	2162	100.0

50) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Participating in a protest march or demonstration (Q12NYOU) (MARCH_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	89	4.0
2) Approve	241	10.9
3) Neutral	357	16.2
4) Disapprove	1059	48.1
5) Strongly disapprove	456	20.7
Missing	38
Total	2202	100.0

51) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Participating in a protest march or demonstration (Q12NCHURCH) (MARCH_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	184	8.5
2) Approve	644	29.7
3) Neutral	735	33.9
4) Disapprove	483	22.3
5) Strongly disapprove	123	5.7
Missing	71
Total	2169	100.0

52) Do you approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Engaging in some form of civil disobedience (Q12OYOU) (DISOBD_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	244	11.1
2) Approve	380	17.3
3) Neutral	485	22.1
4) Disapprove	810	36.9
5) Strongly disapprove	277	12.6
Missing	44
Total	2196	100.0

53) Would your congregation approve of ministers participating [in public affairs] in this way? Engaging in some form of civil disobedience (Q12OCHURCH) (DISOBD_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	539	25.0
2) Approve	788	36.5
3) Neutral	503	23.3
4) Disapprove	243	11.3
5) Strongly disapprove	86	4.0
Missing	81
Total	2159	100.0

54) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Publicly (not preaching) taking a stand on a political/social issue (Q13APASTYR) (PBSTYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1021	47.0
1) Yes	1151	53.0
Missing	68
Total	2172	100.0

55) How often do you undertake the following activity? Publicly (not preaching) taking a stand on a political/social issue (Q13AFREQ) (PBSTFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	147	6.9
2) Sometimes	591	27.9
3) Rarely	1119	52.9
4) Never	260	12.3
Missing	123
Total	2117	100.0

56) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Publicly (not preaching) endorsing a candidate (Q13BPASTYR) (PBENYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1864	88.0
1) Yes	255	12.0
Missing	121
Total	2119	100.0

57) How often do you undertake the following activity? Publicly (not preaching) endorsing a candidate (Q13BFREQ) (PBENFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	1146	54.7
2) Sometimes	488	23.3
3) Rarely	313	14.9
4) Never	148	7.1
Missing	145
Total	2095	100.0

58) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? While preaching, taking a stand on a political/social issue (Q13CPASTYR) (PRSTYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1077	49.6
1) Yes	1093	50.4
Missing	70
Total	2170	100.0

59) How often do you undertake the following activity? While preaching, taking a stand on a political/social issue (Q13CFREQ) (PRSTFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	226	10.8
2) Sometimes	558	26.6
3) Rarely	1058	50.4
4) Never	258	12.3
Missing	140
Total	2100	100.0

60) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? While preaching, endorsing a candidate (Q13DPASTYR) (PRENYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	2075	98.5
1) Yes	32	1.5
Missing	133
Total	2107	100.0

61) How often do you undertake the following activity? While preaching, endorsing a candidate (Q13DFREQ) (PRENFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	1842	88.5
2) Sometimes	100	4.8
3) Rarely	25	1.2
4) Never	114	5.5
Missing	159
Total	2081	100.0

62) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Urging your congregation to register and vote (Q13EPASTYR) (URGEYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1128	52.1
1) Yes	1037	47.9
Missing	75
Total	2165	100.0

63) How often do you undertake the following activity? Urging your congregation to register and vote (Q13EFREQ) (URGEFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	299	14.6
2) Sometimes	362	17.6
3) Rarely	701	34.2
4) Never	689	33.6
Missing	189
Total	2051	100.0

64) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Publicly (including preaching) offering prayer on a political/social issue (Q13FPASTYR) (PRISYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	928	42.6
1) Yes	1249	57.4
Missing	63
Total	2177	100.0

65) How often do you undertake the following activity? Publicly (including preaching) offering prayer on a political/social issue (Q13FFREQ) (PRISFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	167	7.9
2) Sometimes	362	17.2
3) Rarely	999	47.4
4) Never	578	27.4
Missing	134
Total	2106	100.0

66) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Publicly (including preaching) offering prayer for candidates (Q13GPASTYR) (PRCNYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1672	78.5
1) Yes	459	21.5
Missing	109
Total	2131	100.0

67) How often do you undertake the following activity? Publicly (including preaching) offering prayer for candidates (Q13GFREQ) (PRCNFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	1015	49.0
2) Sometimes	429	20.7
3) Rarely	437	21.1
4) Never	189	9.1
Missing	170
Total	2070	100.0

68) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Organizing a political discussion group in church (Q13HPASTYR) (DISCYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1816	85.6
1) Yes	305	14.4
Missing	119
Total	2121	100.0

69) How often do you undertake the following activity? Organizing a political discussion group in church (Q13HFREQ) (DISCFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	880	42.6
2) Sometimes	589	28.5
3) Rarely	478	23.1
4) Never	120	5.8
Missing	173
Total	2067	100.0

70) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Organizing a social action group in church (Q13IPASTYR) (ACTNYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1602	75.1
1) Yes	532	24.9
Missing	106
Total	2134	100.0

71) How often do you undertake the following activity? Organizing a social action group in church (Q13IFREQ) (ACTNFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	588	28.5
2) Sometimes	524	25.4
3) Rarely	686	33.3
4) Never	264	12.8
Missing	178
Total	2062	100.0

72) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? [Being] active in a national political group (Q13JPASTYR) (NATLYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1841	86.9
1) Yes	277	13.1
Missing	122
Total	2118	100.0

73) How often do you undertake the following activity? [Being] active in a national political group (Q13JFREQ) (NATLFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	1060	51.7
2) Sometimes	486	23.7
3) Rarely	335	16.3
4) Never	169	8.2
Missing	190
Total	2050	100.0

74) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? [Being] active in a local political or community group (Q13KPASTYR) (COMMYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1567	73.2
1) Yes	575	26.8
Missing	98
Total	2142	100.0

75) How often do you undertake the following activity? [Being] active in a local political or community group (Q13KFREQ) (COMMFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	659	32.1
2) Sometimes	523	25.5
3) Rarely	569	27.7
4) Never	303	14.8
Missing	186
Total	2054	100.0

76) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? [Being] active on a local board or council (Q13LPASTYR) (LBRDYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1454	67.7
1) Yes	693	32.3
Missing	93
Total	2147	100.0

77) How often do you undertake the following activity? [Being] active on a local board or council (Q13LFREQ) (LBRDFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	604	29.6
2) Sometimes	404	19.8
3) Rarely	538	26.4
4) Never	493	24.2
Missing	201
Total	2039	100.0

78) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Serving on a local clergy council (Q13MPASTYR) (CNCLYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1161	53.8
1) Yes	998	46.2
Missing	81
Total	2159	100.0

79) How often do you undertake the following activity? Serving on a local clergy council (Q13MFREQ) (CNCLFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	357	17.7
2) Sometimes	251	12.4
3) Rarely	556	27.5
4) Never	855	42.3
Missing	221
Total	2019	100.0

80) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Contributing to a candidate, party, or PAC (Q13NPASTYR) (CNTRYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1567	73.2
1) Yes	575	26.8
Missing	98
Total	2142	100.0

81) How often do you undertake the following activity? Contributing to a candidate, party, or PAC (Q13NFREQ) (CNTRFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	773	37.8
2) Sometimes	444	21.7
3) Rarely	555	27.2
4) Never	272	13.3
Missing	196
Total	2044	100.0

82) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Contacting public officials on a political/social issue (Q13OPASTYR) (OFFYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1267	58.7
1) Yes	890	41.3
Missing	83
Total	2157	100.0

83) How often do you undertake the following activity? Contacting public officials on a political/social issue (Q13OFREQ) (OFFFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	283	13.6
2) Sometimes	500	24.1
3) Rarely	932	44.9
4) Never	362	17.4
Missing	163
Total	2077	100.0

84) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Writing a letter to a newspaper editor about a political or social issue (Q13PPASTYR) (LETTYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1755	82.5
1) Yes	372	17.5
Missing	113
Total	2127	100.0

85) How often do you undertake the following activity? Writing a letter to a newspaper editor about a political or social issue (Q13PFREQ) (LETTFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	797	38.8
2) Sometimes	634	30.8
3) Rarely	487	23.7
4) Never	138	6.7
Missing	184
Total	2056	100.0

86) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Actively campaigning for a party or candidate (Q13QPASTYR) (CMPNYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1975	93.6
1) Yes	136	6.4
Missing	129
Total	2111	100.0

87) How often do you undertake the following activity? Actively campaigning for a party or candidate (Q13QFREQ) (CMPNFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	1145	55.4
2) Sometimes	543	26.3
3) Rarely	263	12.7
4) Never	115	5.6
Missing	174
Total	2066	100.0

88) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Participating in a protest march or demonstration (Q13RPASTYR) (MRCHYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	1936	91.7
1) Yes	175	8.3
Missing	129
Total	2111	100.0

89) How often do you undertake the following activity? Participating in a protest march or demonstration (Q13RFREQ) (MRCHFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	902	44.0
2) Sometimes	625	30.5
3) Rarely	412	20.1
4) Never	109	5.3
Missing	192
Total	2048	100.0

90) Have you participated in the following activity in the past year? Engaging in some form of civil disobedience (Q13SPARTYR) (DSOBYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate participation	2068	98.2
1) Yes	38	1.8
Missing	134
Total	2106	100.0

91) How often do you undertake the following activity? Engaging in some form of civil disobedience (Q13SFREQ) (DSOBFREQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	1435	69.9
2) Sometimes	373	18.2
3) Rarely	149	7.3
4) Never	96	4.7
Missing	187
Total	2053	100.0

92) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Hunger and poverty (Q14A) (HUNGER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	76	3.5
2) Often	148	6.7
3) Seldom	353	16.1
4) Rarely	1066	48.6
5) Never	552	25.1
Missing	45
Total	2195	100.0

93) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? National defense (Q14B) (DEFENSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	794	36.3
2) Often	606	27.7
3) Seldom	540	24.7
4) Rarely	173	7.9
5) Never	74	3.4
Missing	53
Total	2187	100.0

94) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Women's issues (Q14C) (WOMENISS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	233	10.6
2) Often	367	16.7
3) Seldom	727	33.2
4) Rarely	699	31.9
5) Never	167	7.6
Missing	47
Total	2193	100.0

95) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Civil rights (Q14D) (CIVILRTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	183	8.4
2) Often	323	14.8
3) Seldom	646	29.5
4) Rarely	789	36.1
5) Never	247	11.3
Missing	52
Total	2188	100.0

96) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Gay rights (Q14E) (GAYRTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	540	24.7
2) Often	529	24.2
3) Seldom	537	24.6
4) Rarely	422	19.3
5) Never	159	7.3
Missing	53
Total	2187	100.0

97) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Homosexuality (Q14F) (HOMSXLTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	414	18.9
2) Often	542	24.7
3) Seldom	636	29.0
4) Rarely	447	20.4
5) Never	152	6.9
Missing	49
Total	2191	100.0

98) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Budget deficits, government spending (Q14G) (GOVSPEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	802	36.8
2) Often	599	27.5
3) Seldom	491	22.6
4) Rarely	201	9.2
5) Never	84	3.9
Missing	63
Total	2177	100.0

99) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Environment (Q14H) (ENVIRON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	155	7.1
2) Often	365	16.7
3) Seldom	696	31.8
4) Rarely	769	35.1
5) Never	204	9.3
Missing	51
Total	2189	100.0

100) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Abortion (Q14I) (ABORTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	565	25.7
2) Often	591	26.9
3) Seldom	671	30.6
4) Rarely	276	12.6
5) Never	92	4.2
Missing	45
Total	2195	100.0

101) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Gambling laws (Q14J) (GAMBLING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	706	32.3
2) Often	522	23.9
3) Seldom	558	25.5
4) Rarely	318	14.6
5) Never	81	3.7
Missing	55
Total	2185	100.0

102) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Current political scandals (Q14K) (SCANDALS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	530	24.3
2) Often	646	29.6
3) Seldom	639	29.3
4) Rarely	299	13.7
5) Never	70	3.2
Missing	56
Total	2184	100.0

103) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Prayer in public schools (Q14L) (SCHLPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	702	32.2
2) Often	637	29.2
3) Seldom	522	23.9
4) Rarely	237	10.9
5) Never	84	3.8
Missing	58
Total	2182	100.0

104) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Family problems in America (Q14M) (FAMPROBS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	119	5.4
2) Often	244	11.1
3) Seldom	472	21.6
4) Rarely	954	43.6
5) Never	400	18.3
Missing	51
Total	2189	100.0

105) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Unemployment, the economy (Q14N) (ECONOMY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	283	13.0
2) Often	445	20.4
3) Seldom	708	32.4
4) Rarely	587	26.9
5) Never	161	7.4
Missing	56
Total	2184	100.0

106) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Capital punishment (Q14O) (CAPPUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	504	23.1
2) Often	602	27.6
3) Seldom	651	29.8
4) Rarely	330	15.1
5) Never	94	4.3
Missing	59
Total	2181	100.0

107) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? 1997 Concordat with the (ELCA/Episcopalians) (Q14P) (CONCORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	319	14.6
2) Often	448	20.5
3) Seldom	645	29.5
4) Rarely	585	26.7
5) Never	191	8.7
Missing	52
Total	2188	100.0

108) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Other denominational issues (Q14Q) (OTHERISS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	158	7.3
2) Often	445	20.5
3) Seldom	774	35.6
4) Rarely	633	29.1
5) Never	162	7.5
Missing	68
Total	2172	100.0

109) How often have you addressed the following issue publicly in any way in the last year? Education (Q14R) (EDUADDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	169	7.7
2) Often	336	15.4
3) Seldom	626	28.7
4) Rarely	760	34.8
5) Never	290	13.3
Missing	59
Total	2181	100.0

110) Has your church held adult education sessions about any of the following topics? [Answer indicates first topic selected by respondent.] (Q15A) (ADED1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Hunger and poverty	1179	63.5
2) 1997 Concordat with ELCA/Episcopalians	391	21.1
3) Women's issues	40	2.2
4) Environment	24	1.3
5) Candidate forums	4	0.2
6) Gay Rights	30	1.6
7) Economy	6	0.3
8) Abortion	20	1.1
9) Gambling	9	0.5
10) Denominational issues	86	4.6
11) General government and politics	7	0.4
12) Family problems	60	3.2
Missing	384
Total	1856	100.0

111) Has your church held adult education sessions about any of the following topics? [Answer indicates second topic selected by respondent.] (Q15B) (ADED2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Hunger and poverty	2	0.1
2) 1997 Concordat with ELCA/Episcopalians	762	46.3
3) Women's issues	177	10.7
4) Environment	144	8.7
5) Candidate forums	14	0.9
6) Gay Rights	86	5.2
7) Economy	34	2.1
8) Abortion	38	2.3
9) Gambling	29	1.8
10) Denominational issues	228	13.8
11) General government and politics	7	0.4
12) Family problems	126	7.7
Missing	593
Total	1647	100.0

112) Has your church held adult education sessions about any of the following topics? [Answer indicates third topic selected by respondent.] (Q15C) (ADED3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Hunger and poverty	1	0.1
2) 1997 Concordat with ELCA/Episcopalians	1	0.1
3) Women's issues	301	22.8
4) Environment	266	20.1
5) Candidate forums	33	2.5
6) Gay Rights	114	8.6
7) Economy	35	2.6
8) Abortion	71	5.4
9) Gambling	44	3.3
10) Denominational issues	258	19.5
11) General government and politics	19	1.4
12) Family problems	180	13.6
Missing	917
Total	1323	100.0

113) Has your church held adult education sessions about any of the following topics? [Answer indicates fourth topic selected by respondent.] (Q15D) (ADED4)

	TOTAL	%
4) Environment	196	19.7
5) Candidate forums	29	2.9
6) Gay Rights	131	13.2
7) Economy	72	7.3
8) Abortion	56	5.6
9) Gambling	45	4.5
10) Denominational issues	232	23.4
11) General government and politics	25	2.5
12) Family problems	207	20.8
Missing	1247
Total	993	100.0

114) Has your church held adult education sessions about any of the following topics? [Answer indicates fifth topic selected by respondent.] (Q15E) (ADED5)

	TOTAL	%
2) 1997 Concordat with ELCA/Episcopalians	1	0.1
4) Environment	2	0.3
5) Candidate forums	38	5.6
6) Gay Rights	89	13.1
7) Economy	59	8.7
8) Abortion	56	8.3
9) Gambling	32	4.7
10) Denominational issues	176	26.0
11) General government and politics	21	3.1
12) Family problems	204	30.1
Missing	1562
Total	678	100.0

115) Has your church held adult education sessions about any of the following topics? [Answer indicates sixth topic selected by respondent.] (Q15F) (ADED6)

	TOTAL	%
5) Candidate forums	1	0.3
6) Gay Rights	21	5.6
7) Economy	37	9.8
8) Abortion	39	10.3
9) Gambling	31	8.2
10) Denominational issues	97	25.7
11) General government and politics	25	6.6
12) Family problems	126	33.4
Missing	1863
Total	377	100.0

116) Has your church held adult education sessions about any of the following topics? [Answer indicates seventh topic selected by respondent.] (Q15G) (ADED7)

	TOTAL	%
4) Environment	1	0.4
7) Economy	13	5.8
8) Abortion	25	11.1
9) Gambling	9	4.0
10) Denominational issues	68	30.1
11) General government and politics	22	9.7
12) Family problems	88	38.9
Missing	2014
Total	226	100.0

117) Has your church held adult education sessions about any of the following topics? [Answer indicates eighth topic selected by respondent.] (Q15H) (ADED8)

	TOTAL	%
8) Abortion	8	6.4
9) Gambling	15	12.0
10) Denominational issues	19	15.2
11) General government and politics	15	12.0
12) Family problems	68	54.4
Missing	2115
Total	125	100.0

118) Has your church held adult education sessions about any of the following topics? [Answer indicates ninth topic selected by respondent.] (Q15I) (ADED9)

	TOTAL	%
9) Gambling	1	1.9
10) Denominational issues	18	33.3
11) General government and politics	11	20.4
12) Family problems	24	44.4
Missing	2186
Total	54	100.0

119) Has your church held adult education sessions about any of the following topics? [Answer indicates tenth topic selected by respondent.] (Q15J) (ADED10)

	TOTAL	%
10) Denominational issues	1	3.8
11) General government and politics	7	26.9
12) Family problems	18	69.2
Missing	2214
Total	26	100.0

120) Has your church held adult education sessions about any of the following topics? [Answer indicates eleventh topic selected by respondent.] (Q15K) (ADED11)

	TOTAL	%
11) General government and politics	1	12.5
12) Family problems	7	87.5
Missing	2232
Total	8	100.0

121) Please indicate how strongly YOU agree or disagree with the following statement: The federal government should do more to solve social problems such as unemployment and poverty. (Q16AYOU) (GOVACT_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	502	22.8
2) Approve	955	43.5
3) Neutral	337	15.3
4) Disapprove	321	14.6
5) Strongly disapprove	82	3.7
Missing	43
Total	2197	100.0

122) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: The federal government should do more to solve social problems such as unemployment and poverty. (Q16ACHURCH) (GOVACT_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	110	5.1
2) Approve	538	25.0
3) Neutral	714	33.1
4) Disapprove	689	32.0
5) Strongly disapprove	105	4.9
Missing	84
Total	2156	100.0

123) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: Government is providing too many services which should be left to private enterprise. (Q16BYOU) (SRVCES_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	94	4.3
2) Approve	375	17.0
3) Neutral	474	21.5
4) Disapprove	972	44.1
5) Strongly disapprove	287	13.0
Missing	38
Total	2202	100.0

124) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: Government is providing too many services which should be left to private enterprise. (Q16BCHURCH) (SRVCES_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	136	6.3
2) Approve	887	41.3
3) Neutral	691	32.1
4) Disapprove	379	17.6
5) Strongly disapprove	57	2.7
Missing	90
Total	2150	100.0

125) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: More environmental protection is needed, even if it raises prices or cuts jobs. (Q16CYOU) (ENVPRT_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	481	21.8
2) Approve	1114	50.5
3) Neutral	358	16.2
4) Disapprove	209	9.5
5) Strongly disapprove	42	1.9
Missing	36
Total	2204	100.0

126) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement. More environmental protection is needed, even if it raises prices or cuts jobs. (Q16CCHURCH) (ENVPRT_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	44	2.0
2) Approve	393	18.3
3) Neutral	879	40.9
4) Disapprove	732	34.1
5) Strongly disapprove	100	4.7
Missing	92
Total	2148	100.0

127) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: The U.S. should spend more on the military and defense. (Q16DYOU) (DEFSPD_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	39	1.8
2) Approve	175	7.9
3) Neutral	382	17.3
4) Disapprove	961	43.6
5) Strongly disapprove	646	29.3
Missing	37
Total	2203	100.0

128) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: The U.S. should spend more on the military and defense. (Q16DCHURCH) (DEFSPD_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	60	2.8
2) Approve	526	24.5
3) Neutral	936	43.6
4) Disapprove	548	25.5
5) Strongly disapprove	78	3.6
Missing	92
Total	2148	100.0

129) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: We need a federal law or amendment to permit prayer as a regular exercise in schools. (Q16EYOU) (SCHLPR_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	64	2.9
2) Approve	212	9.6
3) Neutral	283	12.9
4) Disapprove	747	34.0
5) Strongly disapprove	891	40.6
Missing	43
Total	2197	100.0

130) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: We need a federal law or amendment to permit prayer as a regular exercise in schools. (Q16ECHURCH) (SCHLPR_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	106	4.9
2) Approve	642	29.8
3) Neutral	665	30.9
4) Disapprove	553	25.7
5) Strongly disapprove	188	8.7
Missing	86
Total	2154	100.0

131) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: We need a federal law or amendment to prohibit all abortion unless necessary to save the life of the mother. (Q16FYOU) (ABORTN_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	207	9.4
2) Approve	316	14.3
3) Neutral	188	8.5
4) Disapprove	743	33.7
5) Strongly disapprove	750	34.0
Missing	36
Total	2204	100.0

132) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: We need a federal law or amendment to prohibit all abortion unless necessary to save the life of the mother. (Q16FCHURCH) (ABORTN_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	104	4.8
2) Approve	484	22.4
3) Neutral	727	33.7
4) Disapprove	656	30.4
5) Strongly disapprove	185	8.6
Missing	84
Total	2156	100.0

133) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: Public policy should discourage ownership and use of handguns. (Q16GYOU) (OWNGUN_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	861	39.1
2) Approve	752	34.1
3) Neutral	201	9.1
4) Disapprove	231	10.5
5) Strongly disapprove	159	7.2
Missing	36
Total	2204	100.0

134) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: Public policy should discourage ownership and use of handguns. (Q16GCHURCH) (OWNGUN_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	122	5.7
2) Approve	444	20.6
3) Neutral	699	32.4
4) Disapprove	712	33.0
5) Strongly disapprove	180	8.3
Missing	83
Total	2157	100.0

135) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: Homosexuals should have all the same rights and privileges as other American citizens. (Q16HYOU) (HOMRTS_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	1140	52.0
2) Approve	708	32.3
3) Neutral	147	6.7
4) Disapprove	126	5.8
5) Strongly disapprove	70	3.2
Missing	49
Total	2191	100.0

136) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: Homosexuals should have all the same rights and privileges as other American citizens. (Q16HCHURCH) (HOMRTS_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	215	10.1
2) Approve	680	31.8
3) Neutral	614	28.7
4) Disapprove	495	23.1
5) Strongly disapprove	135	6.3
Missing	101
Total	2139	100.0

137) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: We need the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to protect women's rights. (Q16IYOU) (ERA_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	373	16.9
2) Approve	611	27.7
3) Neutral	595	27.0
4) Disapprove	443	20.1
5) Strongly disapprove	180	8.2
Missing	38
Total	2202	100.0

138) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: We need the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to protect women's rights. (Q16ICHURCH) (ERA_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	57	2.7
2) Approve	356	16.7
3) Neutral	984	46.2
4) Disapprove	613	28.8
5) Strongly disapprove	122	5.7
Missing	108
Total	2132	100.0

139) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: Recent welfare reform laws are too harsh and hurt children. (Q16JYOU) (WELFAR_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	447	20.3
2) Approve	786	35.6
3) Neutral	503	22.8
4) Disapprove	416	18.8
5) Strongly disapprove	55	2.5
Missing	33
Total	2207	100.0

140) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: Recent welfare reform laws are too harsh and hurt children. (Q16JCHURCH) (WELFAR_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	73	3.4
2) Approve	383	17.9
3) Neutral	958	44.7
4) Disapprove	656	30.6
5) Strongly disapprove	72	3.4
Missing	98
Total	2142	100.0

141) Please indicate how strongly YOU agree or disagree with the following statement: The government should give tax credits for tuition paid by parents of students in private and parochial schools. (Q16KYOU) (TUIT_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	203	9.2
2) Approve	575	26.1
3) Neutral	397	18.0
4) Disapprove	630	28.6
5) Strongly disapprove	399	18.1
Missing	36
Total	2204	100.0

142) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: The government should give tax credits for tuition paid by parents of students in private and parochial schools. (Q16KCHURCH) (TUIT_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	85	4.0
2) Approve	489	22.9
3) Neutral	908	42.5
4) Disapprove	554	25.9
5) Strongly disapprove	102	4.8
Missing	102
Total	2138	100.0

143) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: Blacks and other minorities need special government help to achieve an equal place in America. (Q16LYOU) (MINOR_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	235	10.7
2) Approve	940	42.6
3) Neutral	457	20.7
4) Disapprove	472	21.4
5) Strongly disapprove	102	4.6
Missing	34
Total	2206	100.0

144) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: Blacks and other minorities need special government help to achieve an equal place in America. (Q16LCHURCH) (MINOR_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	33	1.5
2) Approve	252	11.7
3) Neutral	709	33.0
4) Disapprove	930	43.3
5) Strongly disapprove	224	10.4
Missing	92
Total	2148	100.0

145) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: We need government sponsored national health insurance so that everyone can get adequate medical care. (Q16MYOU) (HEALTH_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	614	27.8
2) Approve	853	38.6
3) Neutral	319	14.5
4) Disapprove	279	12.6
5) Strongly disapprove	142	6.4
Missing	33
Total	2207	100.0

146) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: We need government sponsored national health insurance so that everyone can get adequate medical care. (Q16MCHURCH) (HEALTH_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	82	3.8
2) Approve	439	20.4
3) Neutral	852	39.6
4) Disapprove	633	29.5
5) Strongly disapprove	143	6.7
Missing	91
Total	2149	100.0

147) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: The impending budget surplus should be used to give citizens a tax cut. (Q16NYOU) (TAXCUT_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	126	5.7
2) Approve	346	15.8
3) Neutral	431	19.6
4) Disapprove	878	40.0
5) Strongly disapprove	413	18.8
Missing	46
Total	2194	100.0

148) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: The impending budget surplus should be used to give citizens a tax cut. (Q16NCHURCH) (TAXCUT_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	220	10.3
2) Approve	881	41.3
3) Neutral	786	36.8
4) Disapprove	206	9.6
5) Strongly disapprove	42	2.0
Missing	105
Total	2135	100.0

149) Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: Capital punishment should be abolished. (Q16OYOU) (CAPBAN_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	855	38.9
2) Approve	532	24.2
3) Neutral	295	13.4
4) Disapprove	377	17.2
5) Strongly disapprove	139	6.3
Missing	42
Total	2198	100.0

150) Please indicate how strongly a majority of your church agrees or disagrees with the following statement: Capital punishment should be abolished. (Q16OCHURCH) (CAPBAN_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	68	3.2
2) Approve	247	11.5
3) Neutral	731	34.1
4) Disapprove	917	42.8
5) Strongly disapprove	178	8.3
Missing	99
Total	2141	100.0

151) For which presidential candidate did YOU vote in 1996, or did you not vote? (Q17) (UPRES96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bill Clinton	1522	68.9
2) Bob Dole	539	24.4
3) Ross Perot	53	2.4
4) Other	41	1.9
5) Did not vote	53	2.4
Missing	32
Total	2208	100.0

152) If UPRES96 = Other: For which presidential candidate did you vote in 1996? (Q17OTHER) (UPRES96O)
153) On the whole, how do you think a majority of your church voted for president in 1996? (Q18) (MAJPRE96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bill Clinton	630	30.3
2) Bob Dole	1415	68.0
3) Ross Perot	12	0.6
4) Other	25	1.2
Missing	158
Total	2082	100.0

154) Could you provide an approximate percentage of church members who voted for [the candidate identified in the answer to MAJPRE96]? (Q19PCT) (PRS96PCT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1568	62.97	13.43

155) How certain are you of [the number given on PRS96PCT]? (Q19CERTAIN) (PRS96CRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very certain	176	9.2
2) Somewhat	824	43.3
3) Not very certain	431	22.6
4) Not certain	473	24.8
Missing	336
Total	1904	100.0

156) In the 1998 election for the U.S. House of Representatives, do you intend to vote for the Democratic, Republican, or some other candidate? (Q20) (REP98U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	1353	66.9
2) Republican	568	28.1
3) Other	101	5.0
Missing	218
Total	2022	100.0

157) How about your congregation? Do you think a majority of your church will vote for the Democratic, Republican, or some other candidate [in the 1998 election] for the U.S. House of Representatives? (Q21) (REP98C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	537	27.4
2) Republican	1385	70.6
3) Other	41	2.1
Missing	277
Total	1963	100.0

158) Could you provide an approximate percentage of church members who would vote for [the candidate identified in the answer to REP98C]? (Q22PCT) (REP98CPR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1425	63.24	14.76

159) How certain are you of [the number given on REP98CPR]? (Q22CERTAIN) (REP98CCR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very certain	218	12.5
2) Somewhat	674	38.5
3) Not very certain	385	22.0
4) Not certain	474	27.1
Missing	489
Total	1751	100.0

160) During campaigns, many citizens are contacted by groups asking them to vote for a candidate or providing information designed to influence their vote. In 1996 were you contacted by: A political party or candidate committee? (Q23A1996) (PTYASK96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1743	79.7
2) No	443	20.3
Missing	54
Total	2186	100.0

161) In 1998 have you been contacted by: A political party or candidate committee? (Q32A1998) (PTYASK98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1291	59.2
2) No	891	40.8
Missing	58
Total	2182	100.0

162) In 1996 were you contacted by: A religious or moral concerns organization? (Q23B1996) (RELASK96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1455	66.8
2) No	722	33.2
Missing	63
Total	2177	100.0

163) In 1998 have you been contacted by: A religious or moral concerns organization? (Q23B1998) (RELASK98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1078	49.5
2) No	1100	50.5
Missing	62
Total	2178	100.0

164) In 1996 were you contacted by: An (ELCA/Episcopal) agency or ministerial group? (Q23C1996) (AGYASK96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	311	14.3
2) No	1857	85.7
Missing	72
Total	2168	100.0

165) In 1998 have you been contacted by: An (ELCA/Episcopal) agency or ministerial group? (Q23C1998) (AGYASK98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	271	12.5
2) No	1897	87.5
Missing	72
Total	2168	100.0

166) In 1996 were you contacted by: A group of laity from your congregation? (Q23D1996) (LAYASK96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	135	6.2
2) No	2029	93.8
Missing	76
Total	2164	100.0

167) In 1998 have you been contacted by: A group of laity from your congregation? (Q23D1998) (LAYASK98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	125	5.8
2) No	2042	94.2
Missing	73
Total	2167	100.0

168) During elections, many churches provide materials to help members make important choices. For the 1996 elections, did your church make available: Voter guides from religious groups (i.e., Christian Coalition, Interfaith Alliance, Lutheran Peace Fellowship)? (Q24A1996) (VGUIDE96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	217	10.2
2) No	1914	89.8
Missing	109
Total	2131	100.0

169) For the 1998 elections, did/will your church make available: Voter guides from religious groups (i.e., Christian Coalition, Interfaith Alliance, Lutheran Peace Fellowship)? (Q24A1998) (VGUIDE98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	222	10.2
2) No	1946	89.8
Missing	72
Total	2168	100.0

170) For the 1996 elections, did your church make available: Material from an (ELCA/Episcopal) agency or ministerial group? (Q24B1996) (AGYELC96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	377	18.0
2) No	1723	82.0
Missing	140
Total	2100	100.0

171) For the 1998 elections, did/will your church make available: Material from an (ELCA/Episcopal) agency or ministerial group? (Q24B1998) (AGYELC98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	512	24.0
2) No	1623	76.0
Missing	105
Total	2135	100.0

172) For the 1996 elections, did your church make available: Materials prepared by you, a church committee, or another internal source? (Q24C1996) (INTRNL96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	112	5.3
2) No	1983	94.7
Missing	145
Total	2095	100.0

173) For the 1998 elections, did/will your church make available: Materials prepared by you, a church committee, or another internal source? (Q24C1998) (INTRNL98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	139	6.5
2) No	1991	93.5
Missing	110
Total	2130	100.0

174) For the 1996 elections, did your church hold a candidate forum for candidates for any level of political office? (Q24D1996) (FORUM96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	134	6.3
2) No	1980	93.7
Missing	126
Total	2114	100.0

175) For the 1998 elections, did/will your church hold a candidate forum for candidates for any level of political office? (Q24D1998) (FORUM98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	141	6.6
2) No	2011	93.4
Missing	88
Total	2152	100.0

176) For the 1996 elections, did your church hold any meetings to discuss important issues in the election? (Q24E1996) (ELMEET96)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	299	14.2
2) No	1801	85.8
Missing	140
Total	2100	100.0

177) For the 1998 elections, did/will your church hold any meetings to discuss important issues in the election? (Q24E1998) (ELMEET98)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	393	18.5
2) No	1732	81.5
Missing	115
Total	2125	100.0

178) Will your church be involved in a voter registration drive for the 1998 elections? (Q25) (VTREG98)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am/will be involved	90	4.1
2) My church is/will be involved	102	4.7
3) Both	128	5.9
4) Neither	1853	85.3
Missing	67
Total	2173	100.0

179) Was your church involved in a voter registration drive for the 1996 elections? (Q26) (VTREG96)

	TOTAL	%
1) I was involved	81	3.8
2) My church was involved	103	4.8
3) Both	89	4.1
4) Neither	1876	87.3
Missing	91
Total	2149	100.0

180) How many years have you been in the ministry? (Q27MINISTRY) (YRSMIN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2219	19.36	11.18

181) How many years at this church? (Q27THISCH) (YRSCHUR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2203	7.75	7.35

182) How many other congregations do you currently serve? (Q28) (CONGS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2106	0.76	8.99

183) What is your gender? (Q29) (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	410	18.5
2) Male	1806	81.5
Missing	24
Total	2216	100.0

184) What position do you hold at your church? (Q30) (POST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Head pastor (if ELCA) or dean (if Episcopal)	1154	52.2
2) Associate/assistant pastor (if ELCA) or rector (if Episcopal)	607	27.4
3) Youth pastor (if ELCA) or canon (if Episcopal)	17	0.8
4) Other (if ELCA) or vicar (if Episcopal)	144	6.5
5) Associate/assistant rector/canon (Episcopal only)	122	5.5
6) Deacon (Episcopal only)	108	4.9
7) Other (Episcopal only)	60	2.7
Missing	28
Total	2212	100.0

185) What is the highest year in school/degree you have achieved? (Q31) (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
3) Some college/applied degree	17	0.8
4) College graduate	61	2.8
5) Post-graduate education	2138	96.5
Missing	24
Total	2216	100.0

186) Describe your seminary/ministerial education. (Q32) (SEMTYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	38	1.7
2) Bible college	5	0.2
3) Some seminary/2 yr. degree	76	3.5
4) Seminary graduate - M.Div or equivalent	1524	69.4
5) Advanced degree/degree work - for D.Min, Th.D., Ph.D., etc	552	25.1
Missing	45
Total	2195	100.0

187) What seminary did you attend? [If more than one school is given, first school is specified here.] (Q33A$) (See Note 2: Seminary Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for a list of abbreviations used) (SEMNAME1)
188) What seminary did you attend? [If more than one school was given, second school is specified here, while any additional schools are not specified.] (Q33B$) (See Note 2: Seminary Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for a list of abbreviations used) (SEMNAME2)
189) Please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: The Bible is the inerrant word of God, both in matters of faith and in historic, geographic, and other matters. (Q35A) (INERRANT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	870	39.6
2) Agree	790	35.9
3) Not sure/neutral	122	5.6
4) Disagree	267	12.1
5) Strongly disagree	149	6.8
Missing	42
Total	2198	100.0

190) Please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: There is no other way to salvation but justification by faith in Christ. (Q35B) (NOOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	211	9.6
2) Agree	402	18.3
3) Not sure/neutral	223	10.1
4) Disagree	679	30.9
5) Strongly disagree	683	31.1
Missing	42
Total	2198	100.0

191) Please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: The Bible is the norm for faith and life. (Q35C) (BIBLNORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	102	4.6
2) Agree	119	5.4
3) Not sure/neutral	86	3.9
4) Disagree	896	40.7
5) Strongly disagree	1000	45.4
Missing	37
Total	2203	100.0

192) Please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: Women should be ordained as ministers. (Q35D) (ORDWOMN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1558	70.2
2) Agree	485	21.9
3) Not sure/neutral	92	4.1
4) Disagree	45	2.0
5) Strongly disagree	38	1.7
Missing	22
Total	2218	100.0

193) Please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: Jesus will return bodily to earth one day. (Q35E) (RETURN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	147	6.7
2) Agree	163	7.4
3) Not sure/neutral	488	22.2
4) Disagree	637	29.0
5) Strongly disagree	763	34.7
Missing	42
Total	2198	100.0

194) Please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: Social justice is the essence of the Gospel. (Q35F) (SJUSTICE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	271	12.3
2) Agree	664	30.1
3) Not sure/neutral	327	14.8
4) Disagree	770	34.9
5) Strongly disagree	177	8.0
Missing	31
Total	2209	100.0

195) Admittedly, no one likes labels, but here are some terms that are sometimes applied to ministers. How well does this term fit your views? Evangelical (Q36A) (EVANGEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	764	35.4
2) Somewhat	996	46.2
3) Not at all	397	18.4
Missing	83
Total	2157	100.0

196) How well does this term fit your views? Traditional (Q36B) (TRADIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	682	31.4
2) Somewhat	1255	57.8
3) Not at all	235	10.8
Missing	68
Total	2172	100.0

197) How well does this term fit your views? Fundamentalist (Q36C) (FUNDAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	23	1.1
2) Somewhat	147	6.9
3) Not at all	1964	92.0
Missing	106
Total	2134	100.0

198) How well does this term fit your views? Ecumenical (Q36D) (ECUMENL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	1226	56.4
2) Somewhat	872	40.1
3) Not at all	74	3.4
Missing	68
Total	2172	100.0

199) How well does this term fit your views? High church (Q36E) (HICHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	388	18.0
2) Somewhat	1080	50.0
3) Not at all	691	32.0
Missing	81
Total	2159	100.0

200) How well does this term fit your views? Liberal (Q36F) (LIBERAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	627	28.9
2) Somewhat	1070	49.3
3) Not at all	472	21.8
Missing	71
Total	2169	100.0

201) How well does this term fit your views? Confessional (Q36G) (CONFESSL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	941	44.3
2) Somewhat	744	35.0
3) Not at all	441	20.7
Missing	114
Total	2126	100.0

202) How well does this term fit your views? Liberal catholic (Q36H) (LIBCATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	284	13.7
2) Somewhat	730	35.1
3) Not at all	1063	51.2
Missing	163
Total	2077	100.0

203) Have you been elected to serve at a [(IF EPISCOPAL: Diocesan Convention or a General Convention in the last three years)/(IF ELCA: synodical assembly or in a denomination-wide assembly in the past two years)]? (Q37) (CONV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	881	40.8
2) No	1277	59.2
Missing	82
Total	2158	100.0

204) How well are [the following (ELCA/Episcopal)] divisions and affiliated agencies doing their jobs? (ELCA/Episcopal) colleges and universities (Q38A) (JOBCOLL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	475	21.6
2) Good	1081	49.0
3) Fair	314	14.2
4) Poor	105	4.8
5) Don't Know	229	10.4
Missing	36
Total	2204	100.0

205) How well are [the following (ELCA/Episcopal)] divisions and affiliated agencies doing their jobs? [(IF EPISCOPAL: Diocesan health and welfare agencies)/(IF ELCA: ELCA social ministry organizations)] (Q38B) (JOBAGCY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	337	15.3
2) Good	962	43.6
3) Fair	542	24.6
4) Poor	207	9.4
5) Don't Know	156	7.1
Missing	36
Total	2204	100.0

206) How well are [the following (ELCA/Episcopal)] divisions and affiliated agencies doing their jobs? [(IF EPISCOPAL: Episcopal Church Women)/(If ELCA: Lutheran World Relief)] (Q38C) (JOBAGCY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	1002	45.5
2) Good	661	30.0
3) Fair	283	12.9
4) Poor	139	6.3
5) Don't Know	116	5.3
Missing	39
Total	2201	100.0

207) How well are [the following (ELCA/Episcopal)] divisions and affiliated agencies doing their jobs? [(IF EPISCOPAL: Episcopal News Service)/(IF ELCA: Lutheran Peace Fellowship)] (Q38D) (JOBAGCY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	171	7.9
2) Good	645	29.6
3) Fair	460	21.1
4) Poor	177	8.1
5) Don't Know	723	33.2
Missing	64
Total	2176	100.0

208) How well are [the following (ELCA/Episcopal)] divisions and affiliated agencies doing their jobs? (ELCA/Episcopal) seminaries (Q38E) (JOBSEMIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	280	12.7
2) Good	1051	47.7
3) Fair	593	26.9
4) Poor	234	10.6
5) Don't Know	44	2.0
Missing	38
Total	2202	100.0

209) How well are [the following (ELCA/Episcopal)] divisions and affiliated agencies doing their jobs? [(IF EPISCOPAL: Episcopal Office of Governmental Relations)/(IF ELCA: Lutheran Office for Governmental Affairs)] (Q38F) (JOBGOVOF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	120	5.5
2) Good	575	26.4
3) Fair	508	23.3
4) Poor	276	12.7
5) Don't Know	701	32.2
Missing	60
Total	2180	100.0

210) How well are [the following (ELCA/Episcopal)] divisions and affiliated agencies doing their jobs? Your Episcopal diocese/Your ELCA synod (Q38G) (JOBDISYN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	419	19.0
2) Good	980	44.4
3) Fair	506	22.9
4) Poor	275	12.5
5) Don't Know	27	1.2
Missing	33
Total	2207	100.0

211) How well is the National Council of Churches doing its job? (Q38H) (JOBNCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	39	1.8
2) Good	467	21.3
3) Fair	672	30.6
4) Poor	441	20.1
5) Don't Know	577	26.3
Missing	44
Total	2196	100.0

212) How well is the World Council of Churches doing its job? (Q38I) (JOBWCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	45	2.0
2) Good	489	22.3
3) Fair	636	29.0
4) Poor	420	19.1
5) Don't Know	606	27.6
Missing	44
Total	2196	100.0

213) How strongly do YOU agree or disagree with the following statement? The (ELCA/Episcopal Church) should pursue agreements with as many denominations as possible. (Q39AYOU) (AGREES_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	378	17.2
2) Approve	805	36.6
3) Neutral	384	17.5
4) Disapprove	491	22.3
5) Strongly disapprove	142	6.5
Missing	40
Total	2200	100.0

214) How strongly would a majority of your church agree or disagree with the following statement? The (ELCA/Episcopal Church) should pursue agreements with as many denominations as possible. (Q39ACHURCH) (AGREES_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	76	3.5
2) Approve	505	23.2
3) Neutral	949	43.7
4) Disapprove	535	24.6
5) Strongly disapprove	108	5.0
Missing	67
Total	2173	100.0

215) How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The (ELCA/Episcopal Church) should lobby government. (Q39BYOU) (LOBBY_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	280	12.7
2) Approve	961	43.6
3) Neutral	376	17.1
4) Disapprove	437	19.8
5) Strongly disapprove	151	6.8
Missing	35
Total	2205	100.0

216) How strongly would a majority of your church agree or disagree with the following statement? The (ELCA/Episcopal Church) should lobby government. (Q39BCHURCH) (LOBBY_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	35	1.6
2) Approve	321	14.8
3) Neutral	822	37.9
4) Disapprove	808	37.3
5) Strongly disapprove	182	8.4
Missing	72
Total	2168	100.0

217) How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The (ELCA/Episcopal Church) should adopt statements on homosexuality. (Q39CYOU) (HOMSTS_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	450	20.5
2) Approve	756	34.4
3) Neutral	359	16.3
4) Disapprove	391	17.8
5) Strongly disapprove	242	11.0
Missing	42
Total	2198	100.0

218) How strongly would a majority of your church agree or disagree with the following statement? The (ELCA/Episcopal Church) should adopt statements on homosexuality. (Q39CCHURCH) (HOMSTS_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	126	5.8
2) Approve	494	22.8
3) Neutral	629	29.1
4) Disapprove	627	29.0
5) Strongly disapprove	288	13.3
Missing	76
Total	2164	100.0

219) How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The (ELCA/Episcopal Church) should enter into full communion with the (Episcopal Church/ELCA). (Q39DYOU) (COMMUN_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	692	31.4
2) Approve	659	29.9
3) Neutral	325	14.7
4) Disapprove	303	13.7
5) Strongly disapprove	226	10.2
Missing	35
Total	2205	100.0

220) How strongly would a majority of your church agree or disagree with the following statement? The (ELCA/Episcopal Church) should enter into full communion with the (Episcopal Church/ELCA). (Q39DCHURCH) (COMMUN_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	209	9.6
2) Approve	680	31.3
3) Neutral	858	39.5
4) Disapprove	283	13.0
5) Strongly disapprove	142	6.5
Missing	68
Total	2172	100.0

221) How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement? [(IF EPISCOPAL: The Episcopal Church should pursue union with breakaway factions.)/(IF ELCA: The ELCA should pursue union with other branches of Lutheranism.)] (Q39EYOU) (UNION_U)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	361	16.4
2) Approve	866	39.4
3) Neutral	434	19.7
4) Disapprove	393	17.9
5) Strongly disapprove	145	6.6
Missing	41
Total	2199	100.0

222) How strongly would a majority of your church agree or disagree with the following statement? [(IF EPISCOPAL: The Episcopal Church should pursue union with breakaway factions.)/(IF ELCA: The ELCA should pursue union with other branches of Lutheranism.)] (Q39ECHURCH) (UNION_C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly approve	174	8.1
2) Approve	758	35.1
3) Neutral	853	39.5
4) Disapprove	294	13.6
5) Strongly disapprove	81	3.8
Missing	80
Total	2160	100.0

223) Please tell us if you are an active member of the Christian Coalition (Pat Robertson). (Q40AACTIVE) (CCOALACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate active membership	2106	100.0
1) Yes	1	0.0
Missing	133
Total	2107	100.0

224) Please tell us if you are a donor member only of the Christian Coalition (Pat Robertson) [and not an active member]. (Q40ADONOR) (CCOALDON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate being a donor only	2090	99.2
1) Yes	17	0.8
Missing	133
Total	2107	100.0

225) Please tell us how close you feel to the Christian Coalition (Pat Robertson). (Q40ACLOSE) (CCOAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	11	0.5
2) Close	47	2.2
3) Neutral	148	7.1
4) Far	192	9.1
5) Very far	1701	81.0
Missing	141
Total	2099	100.0

226) Please tell us if you are an active member of Focus on the Family (James Dobson). (Q40BACTIVE) (FOCUSACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate active membership	2079	98.6
1) Yes	29	1.4
Missing	132
Total	2108	100.0

227) Please tell us if you are a donor member only of Focus on the Family (James Dobson) [and not an active member]. (Q40BDONOR) (FOCUSDON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate being a donor only	2037	96.5
1) Yes	73	3.5
Missing	130
Total	2110	100.0

228) Please tell us how close you feel to Focus on the Family (James Dobson). (Q40BCLOSE) (FOCUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	67	3.2
2) Close	192	9.2
3) Neutral	370	17.7
4) Far	400	19.1
5) Very far	1064	50.8
Missing	147
Total	2093	100.0

229) Please tell us if you are an active member of the American Family Association (Don Wildmon). (Q40CACTIVE) (AFAACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate active membership	2103	99.8
1) Yes	4	0.2
Missing	133
Total	2107	100.0

230) Please tell us if you are a donor member only of the American Family Association (Don Wildmon) [and not an active member]. (Q40CDONOR) (AFADON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate being a donor only	2090	99.1
1) Yes	18	0.9
Missing	132
Total	2108	100.0

231) Please tell us how close you feel to the American Family Association (Don Wildmon). (Q40CCLOSE) (AFA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	19	1.0
2) Close	71	3.6
3) Neutral	256	13.0
4) Far	287	14.6
5) Very far	1329	67.7
Missing	278
Total	1962	100.0

232) Please tell us if you are an active member of the Traditional Values Coalition (Lou Sheldon). (Q40DACTIVE) (TVCACT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2107	0.00	0.00

233) Please tell us if you are a donor member only of the Traditional Values Coalition (Lou Sheldon) [and not an active member]. (Q40DDONOR) (TVCDON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate being a donor only	2105	99.9
1) Yes	2	0.1
Missing	133
Total	2107	100.0

234) Please tell us how close you feel to the Traditional Values Coalition (Lou Sheldon). (Q40DCLOSE) (TVC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	5	0.3
2) Close	14	0.8
3) Neutral	265	14.2
4) Far	254	13.6
5) Very far	1327	71.2
Missing	375
Total	1865	100.0

235) Please tell us if you are an active member of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. (Q40EACTIVE) (AUSCSACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate active membership	2104	99.9
1) Yes	3	0.1
Missing	133
Total	2107	100.0

236) Please tell us if you are a donor member only of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State [and not an active member]. (Q40EDONOR) (AUSCSDON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate being a donor only	2092	99.3
1) Yes	15	0.7
Missing	133
Total	2107	100.0

237) Please tell us how close you feel to Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. (Q40ECLOSE) (AUSCS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	33	1.7
2) Close	145	7.6
3) Neutral	475	25.0
4) Far	313	16.4
5) Very far	937	49.2
Missing	337
Total	1903	100.0

238) Please tell us if you are an active member of the National Association of Evangelicals. (Q40FACTIVE) (NAEACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate active membership	2104	99.9
1) Yes	3	0.1
Missing	133
Total	2107	100.0

239) Please tell us if you are a donor member only of the National Association of Evangelicals [and not an active member]. (Q40FDONOR) (NAEDON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate being a donor only	2099	99.6
1) Yes	8	0.4
Missing	133
Total	2107	100.0

240) Please tell us how close you feel to the National Association of Evangelicals. (Q40FCLOSE) (NAE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	22	1.2
2) Close	94	4.9
3) Neutral	446	23.4
4) Far	466	24.4
5) Very far	882	46.2
Missing	330
Total	1910	100.0

241) Please tell us if you are an active member of Bread for the World. (Q40GACTIVE) (BREADACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate active membership	2006	94.7
1) Yes	113	5.3
Missing	121
Total	2119	100.0

242) Please tell us if you are a donor member only of Bread for the World [and not an active member]. (Q40GDONOR) (BREADDON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate being a donor only	1822	85.6
1) Yes	306	14.4
Missing	112
Total	2128	100.0

243) Please tell us how close you feel to Bread for the World. (Q40GCLOSE) (BREAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	342	17.5
2) Close	839	42.9
3) Neutral	478	24.5
4) Far	112	5.7
5) Very far	184	9.4
Missing	285
Total	1955	100.0

244) Please tell us if you are an active member of Promise Keepers (Bill McCartney). (Q40HACTIVE) (PROMACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate active membership	2037	96.4
1) Yes	75	3.6
Missing	128
Total	2112	100.0

245) Please tell us if you are a donor member only of Promise Keepers (Bill McCartney) [and not an active member]. (Q40HDONOR) (PROMDON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate being a donor only	2059	97.7
1) Yes	49	2.3
Missing	132
Total	2108	100.0

246) Please tell us how close you feel to Promise Keepers (Bill McCartney). (Q40HCLOSE) (PROM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	83	4.0
2) Close	282	13.6
3) Neutral	507	24.5
4) Far	414	20.0
5) Very far	783	37.8
Missing	171
Total	2069	100.0

247) Please tell us if you are an active member of Habitat for Humanity (Jimmy Carter). (Q40IACTIVE) (HABITACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate active membership	1818	85.7
1) Yes	303	14.3
Missing	119
Total	2121	100.0

248) Please tell us if you are a donor member only of Habitat for Humanity (Jimmy Carter) [and not an active member]. (Q40IDONOR) (HABITDON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate being a donor only	1648	77.2
1) Yes	487	22.8
Missing	105
Total	2135	100.0

249) Please tell us how close you feel to Habitat for Humanity (Jimmy Carter). (Q40ICLOSE) (HABIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	903	44.4
2) Close	870	42.8
3) Neutral	176	8.7
4) Far	24	1.2
5) Very far	61	3.0
Missing	206
Total	2034	100.0

250) Please tell us if you are an active member of Operation Rescue. (Q40JACTIVE) (RESCUACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate active membership	2103	99.8
1) Yes	5	0.2
Missing	132
Total	2108	100.0

251) Please tell us if you are a donor member only of Operation Rescue [and not an active member]. (Q40JDONOR) (RESCUDON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate being a donor only	2075	98.4
1) Yes	34	1.6
Missing	131
Total	2109	100.0

252) Please tell us how close you feel to Operation Rescue. (Q40JCLOSE) (RESCU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	61	3.3
2) Close	187	10.2
3) Neutral	569	31.1
4) Far	204	11.1
5) Very far	810	44.2
Missing	409
Total	1831	100.0

253) Please tell us if you are an active member of the Interfaith Alliance. (Q40KACTIVE) (INTFACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate active membership	2078	98.6
1) Yes	30	1.4
Missing	132
Total	2108	100.0

254) Please tell us if you are a donor member only of the Interfaith Alliance [and not an active member]. (Q40KDONOR) (INTFDON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Respondent did not indicate being a donor only	2068	98.0
1) Yes	42	2.0
Missing	130
Total	2110	100.0

255) Please tell us how close you feel to the Interfaith Alliance. (Q40KCLOSE) (INTF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very close	83	5.2
2) Close	199	12.5
3) Neutral	730	45.7
4) Far	190	11.9
5) Very far	395	24.7
Missing	643
Total	1597	100.0

256) Would you say that members of your congregation are primarily working class, lower-middle class, middle class, upper-middle class, or upper class? (Q41) (CNGCLASS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Working class	171	7.8
2) Lower-middle class	220	10.0
3) Middle class	1090	49.6
4) Upper-middle class	674	30.7
5) Upper class	41	1.9
Missing	44
Total	2196	100.0

257) How would you compare your political views with those of members of your congregation? (Q42) (POLCNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mine much more conservative	14	0.6
2) 2	126	5.7
3) About the same	632	28.6
4) 4	1018	46.1
5) Mine much more liberal	419	19.0
Missing	31
Total	2209	100.0

258) How would you compare your theological views with those of members of your congregation? (Q43) (THEODIFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mine much more conservative	41	1.9
2) 2	257	11.7
3) About the same	745	33.9
4) 4	852	38.8
5) Mine much more liberal	302	13.7
Missing	43
Total	2197	100.0

259) How many weekend worship services does your church have? (Q44) (WEEKEND)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2202	2.68	6.66

260) Does your church have a daycare program for children? (Q45) (DAYCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	482	21.8
2) No	1726	78.2
Missing	32
Total	2208	100.0

261) Does your church have a day school for children? (Q46) (DAYSCHL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	464	21.2
2) No	1721	78.8
Missing	55
Total	2185	100.0

262) How many adult members are there in your church? (Q47ADULTS) (ADLTMEMS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2106	439.53	564.37

263) How many total members are there in your church? (Q47TOTALMEM) (TOTMEMS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2129	624.33	808.57

264) About what percentage of adult members are active in church beyond attending weekly services (in activities, governing boards, or small groups)? (Q48PCT) (PCTACT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2111	32.71	19.02

265) How confident are you in [the number provided in PCTACT]? (Q48CERTAIN) (PERACTCR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very certain	895	42.9
2) Somewhat	1022	48.9
3) Not very certain	130	6.2
4) Not certain	41	2.0
Missing	152
Total	2088	100.0

266) Do members of your church, on the whole, share a similar ethnic background? (Q49) (ETHHOMO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost all members do	973	44.1
2) Most, but not all	841	38.1
3) Less than a majority do	112	5.1
4) No, it is mixed	282	12.8
Missing	32
Total	2208	100.0

267) What is the predominant ethnicity/race of your church? [If respondent provided more than one ethnicity/race, first answer is given here and second is given in ETHNIC2.] (Q50) (ETHNIC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Norwegian for ELCA sample, White/Caucasian for Episcopal sample	1127	53.2
2) Swedish for ELCA sample, African-American for Episcopal sample	127	6.0
3) German for ELCA sample, Hispanic for Episcopal sample	515	24.3
4) Danish for ELCA sample, Asian/Pacific Islander for Episcopal sample	27	1.3
5) African-American for ELCA sample, Other for Episcopal sample	27	1.3
6) Hispanic for ELCA sample	4	0.2
7) Other for ELCA sample	291	13.7
Missing	122
Total	2118	100.0

268) What is the [second] predominant ethnicity/race of your church, [if listed]? (Q50C) (ETHNIC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Norwegian for ELCA sample, White/Caucasian for Episcopal sample	0	0.0
2) Swedish for ELCA sample, African-American for Episcopal sample	2	4.4
3) German for ELCA sample, Hispanic for Episcopal sample	35	77.8
4) Danish for ELCA sample, Asian/Pacific Islander for Episcopal sample	6	13.3
5) African-American for ELCA sample, Other for Episcopal sample	1	2.2
6) Hispanic for ELCA sample	1	2.2
Missing	2195
Total	45	100.0

269) If ETHNIC1 = OTHER: What is the predominant ethnicity/race of your church? (Q50OTHER$) (ETHOTHR)
270) Would you say that your church is politically united (members agree on political issues)? (Q51) (POLUNTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, my church is politically united	95	4.4
2) Mostly united	1471	67.9
3) No, my church is politically divided	600	27.7
Missing	74
Total	2166	100.0

271) Would you say that your church is theologically united (members agree on theological issues)? (Q52) (THEOUNTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, my church is theologically united	352	15.9
2) Mostly united	1684	76.1
3) No, my church is theologically divided	176	8.0
Missing	28
Total	2212	100.0

272) Would you say that most members were raised in (an Episcopal/a Lutheran) church, or are there many newcomers? (Q54) (SWITCHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost all members raised (Episcopalian/Lutheran)	167	7.6
2) Most, but not all members raised (Episcopalian/Lutheran)	1187	53.8
3) Less than a majority raised (Episcopalian/Lutheran)	681	30.8
4) No, most are newcomers to (the Episcopal Church/Lutheranism)	173	7.8
Missing	32
Total	2208	100.0

273) When was your church founded? (Q55) (FOUNDED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Before 1900	1013	45.7
2) 1900-1946	474	21.4
3) 1947-1968	481	21.7
4) 1969-1980	123	5.5
5) After 1980	126	5.7
Missing	23
Total	2217	100.0

274) Approximately what percentage of offerings does your church contribute to your (diocese/synod)? (Q56) (DENMFUND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under 10%	614	28.2
2) 10-20%	1291	59.2
3) 20-30%	239	11.0
4) 30-40%	29	1.3
5) Over 50%	8	0.4
Missing	59
Total	2181	100.0

275) What kind of community is your church in? (Q57) (URBAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rural or farm	385	17.4
2) Mill community/Small town (under 20,000 people)	177	8.0
3) Small city (20,000-50,000 people)	557	25.2
4) Medium sized city (50-100,000 people)	192	8.7
5) Large city (100-250,000 people)	195	8.8
6) Suburb of large city	246	11.1
7) Very large city (over 250,000 people)	235	10.6
8) Suburb of very large city	223	10.1
Missing	30
Total	2210	100.0

276) Does your church allow community groups or organizations to use the church building for meetings? (Q58) (OPNFAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2095	95.7
2) No	94	4.3
Missing	51
Total	2189	100.0

277) IF YES TO OPNFAC: How many community groups or organizations [use the church building for meetings]? (Q58NUMBER) (OPNFACNM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1996	5.76	6.09

278) Does your community have a formal clergy council or council of churches, regular informal meetings of clergy/church leaders, both, or neither? (Q59) (COUNCIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Formal council	709	32.2
2) Informal meetings	757	34.4
3) Both	517	23.5
4) Neither	219	9.9
Missing	38
Total	2202	100.0

279) Approximately how many groups and activities in church are you directly involved with? (Q62) (Decimals represent percentages, score of 100 indicates respondent involved in 100% of groups/activities) (ACTIVTY)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1831	14.79	22.71

280) We would like your perceptions of how YOUR CONGREGATION compares to OTHER (Episcopal/ELCA) congregations elsewhere, and to other congregations (of any faith) in your community. How [similar to or different from other (Episcopal/ELCA) congregations elsewhere] is your congregation on the following item? Theological beliefs (Leave items in this block of questions blank if you don't know.) (Q63ADENOM) (DIFFTHE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	368	17.3
2) About same	1273	60.0
3) More conservative	481	22.7
Missing	118
Total	2122	100.0

281) How [similar to or different from other congregations (of any faith) in your community] is your congregation on the following item? Theological beliefs (Q63ALOCAL) (DIFFTHE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	981	47.9
2) About same	850	41.5
3) More conservative	217	10.6
Missing	192
Total	2048	100.0

282) How [similar to or different from other (Episcopal/ELCA) congregations elsewhere] is your congregation on the following item? Political beliefs (Q63BDENOM) (DIFFPBL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	257	12.4
2) About same	1296	62.5
3) More conservative	521	25.1
Missing	166
Total	2074	100.0

283) How [similar to or different from other congregations (of any faith) in your community] is your congregation on the following item? Political beliefs (Q63BLOCAL) (DIFFPBL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) More liberal	621	30.9
2) About same	1233	61.3
3) More conservative	158	7.9
Missing	228
Total	2012	100.0

284) How [similar to or different from other (Episcopal/ELCA) congregations elsewhere] is your congregation on the following item? Income and social status (Q63CDENOM) (DIFFSOC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Lower	441	21.0
2) Same	1173	55.8
3) Higher	489	23.3
Missing	137
Total	2103	100.0

285) How [similar to or different from other congregations (of any faith) in your community] is your congregation on the following item? Income and social status (Q63CLOCAL) (DIFFSOC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Lower	152	7.5
2) Same	1296	63.7
3) Higher	585	28.8
Missing	207
Total	2033	100.0

286) How [similar to or different from other (Episcopal/ELCA) congregations elsewhere] is your congregation on the following item? Ethnicity/race (Q63DDENOM) (DIFFETH1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fewer minorities	661	31.8
2) About same	1123	54.0
3) More minorities	294	14.1
Missing	162
Total	2078	100.0

287) How [similar to or different from other congregations (of any faith) in your community] is your congregation on the following item? Ethnicity/race (Q63DLOCAL) (DIFFETH2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Fewer minorities	349	17.3
2) About same	1439	71.3
3) More minorities	229	11.4
Missing	223
Total	2017	100.0

288) How [similar to or different from other (Episcopal/ELCA) congregations elsewhere] is your congregation on the following item? Members' activity level in the church (Q63EDENOM) (DIFFACT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less	243	11.7
2) Same	1163	55.8
3) More	678	32.5
Missing	156
Total	2084	100.0

289) How [similar to or different from other congregations (of any faith) in your community] is your congregation on the following item? Members' activity level in the church (Q63ELOCAL) (DIFFACT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less	307	15.5
2) Same	1176	59.5
3) More	493	24.9
Missing	264
Total	1976	100.0

290) How [similar to or different from other (Episcopal/ELCA) congregations elsewhere] is your congregation on the following item? Members' involvement in community (Q63FDENOM) (DIFFCOM1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less	214	10.5
2) Same	1203	59.1
3) More	619	30.4
Missing	204
Total	2036	100.0

291) How [similar to or different from other congregations (of any faith) in your community] is your congregation on the following item? Members' involvement in community (Q63FLOCAL) (DIFFCOM2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less	245	12.5
2) Same	1183	60.3
3) More	533	27.2
Missing	279
Total	1961	100.0

292) How [similar to or different from other (Episcopal/ELCA) congregations elsewhere] is your congregation on the following item? Worship and music styles (Q63GDENOM) (DIFFSTY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) More traditional	605	28.8
2) About same	984	46.9
3) More contemporary	511	24.3
Missing	140
Total	2100	100.0

293) How [similar to or different from other congregations (of any faith) in your community] is your congregation on the following item? Worship and music styles (Q63GLOCAL) (DIFFSTY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) More traditional	752	37.7
2) About same	788	39.5
3) More contemporary	454	22.8
Missing	246
Total	1994	100.0

294) How [similar to or different from other (Episcopal/ELCA) congregations elsewhere] is your congregation on the following item? Members' political activity (Q63HDENOM) (DIFFPAC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less	273	13.6
2) Same	1488	74.0
3) More	249	12.4
Missing	230
Total	2010	100.0

295) How [similar to or different from other congregations (of any faith) in your community] is your congregation on the following item? Members' political activity (Q63HLOCAL) (DIFFPAC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less	236	12.3
2) Same	1432	74.6
3) More	252	13.1
Missing	320
Total	1920	100.0

296) Thinking about your CLOSEST (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues in the ministry (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours [on this matter]? Their party affiliation (Q64A) (CLOSPRTY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	1210	69.8
1) Republican	191	11.0
2) Independent	44	2.5
3) Democrat	289	16.7
Missing	506
Total	1734	100.0

297) Thinking about your CLOSEST (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues in the ministry (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours [on this matter]? Their views on abortion (Q64B) (CLOSAB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	1335	69.9
1) More pro-life	250	13.1
2) More pro-choice	325	17.0
Missing	330
Total	1910	100.0

298) Thinking about your CLOSEST (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues in the ministry (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours [on this matter]? Their theology (Q64C) (CLOSTHEO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same of me	1294	63.8
1) More conservative	368	18.1
2) More liberal	367	18.1
Missing	211
Total	2029	100.0

299) Thinking about your closest (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues in the ministry (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours [on this matter]? Their views on the 1997 Concordat with the (ELCA/Episcopalians) (Q64D) (CLOSCONC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	1343	67.3
1) More in favor	324	16.2
2) More opposed	329	16.5
Missing	244
Total	1996	100.0

300) Thinking about your closest (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues in the ministry (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours [on this matter]? Their support for the activities of the denomination (Q64E) (CLOSDENM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	1440	70.0
1) More supportive	303	14.7
2) Less supportive	315	15.3
Missing	182
Total	2058	100.0

301) Thinking about your closest (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues in the ministry (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours [on this matter]? Their level of political activity (Q64F) (CLOSEPOL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	1202	63.9
1) More active	360	19.1
2) Less active	319	17.0
Missing	359
Total	1881	100.0

302) Thinking about your closest (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues in the ministry (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours [on this matter]? Their political ideology (Q64G) (CLOSIDEO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same of me	1079	58.5
1) More conservative	365	19.8
2) More liberal	401	21.7
Missing	395
Total	1845	100.0

303) How many of these (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from the seminary? (Q65SEM) (COLSEM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2147	0.84	2.46

304) How many of these (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from college? (Q65COLLEGE) (COLCOLLE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2120	0.13	0.72

305) How many of these (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from a community organization? (Q65COMMORG) (COLCOMMO)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2126	0.40	3.63

306) How many of these (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from denominational meetings? (Q65DENOM) (COLDENOM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2148	1.83	6.69

307) How many of these (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from diocesan meetings? (Q65DIOCESE/Q65SYNOD) (COLSYNOD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2165	2.74	13.73

308) How many of these (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from local clergy meetings? (Q65LOCAL) (COLLOCAL)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1266	3.75	5.35

309) How many of these (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from pulpit sharing? (Q65PULPSHARE) (COLPULPS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2126	0.43	1.93

310) How many of these (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from other sources? (Q65OTHR) (COLOTHR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2124	0.46	2.24

311) On average, how often do you talk with these (Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues? (Q66) (COLTALK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	363	16.7
2) Often	1045	48.0
3) Sometimes	670	30.8
4) Rarely	95	4.4
5) Never	5	0.2
Missing	62
Total	2178	100.0

312) Do you associate regularly with NON-(EPISCOPAL/ELCA) clergy? (Q67) (NONCLRGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1655	75.4
2) No	540	24.6
Missing	45
Total	2195	100.0

313) On average, how often do you talk with these non-(Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues? (Q70) (NONTALK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	152	8.3
2) Often	774	42.1
3) Sometimes	753	41.0
4) Rarely	144	7.8
5) Never	14	0.8
Missing	403
Total	1837	100.0

314) How many of these non-(Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from the seminary? (Q71SEM) (NONSEM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2108	0.07	0.59

315) How many of these non-(Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from college? (Q71COLLEGE) (NONCOLLE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2109	0.02	0.27

316) How many of these non-(Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from a community organization? (Q71COMMORG) (NONCOMM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2152	1.34	3.69

317) How many of these non-(Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from local clergy meetings? (Q71LOCAL) (NONLOC)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2163	2.37	4.72

318) How many of these non-(Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from pulpit sharing? (Q71PULPSHARE) (NONSHAR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2120	0.21	0.93

319) How many of these non-(Episcopal/ELCA) colleagues do you know from other sources? (Q71OTHR) (NONOTHR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2126	0.49	1.61

320) From time to time people talk to others about politics, campaigns, and elections. Thinking about the people with whom you talk politics most (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours on the following item? Their party affiliation (Q72A) (POLSIMA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	1056	57.4
1) Republican	536	29.1
2) Independent	76	4.1
3) Democrat	171	9.3
Missing	401
Total	1839	100.0

321) Thinking about the people with whom you talk politics most (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours on the following item? Their views on abortion (Q72B) (POLSIMB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	1110	58.7
1) More pro-life	528	27.9
2) More pro-choice	252	13.3
Missing	350
Total	1890	100.0

322) Thinking about the people with whom you talk politics most (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours on the following item? Their theology (Q72C) (POLSIMC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	918	48.4
1) More conservative	686	36.1
2) More liberal	294	15.5
Missing	342
Total	1898	100.0

323) Thinking about the people with whom you talk politics most (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours on the following item? Their views on school prayer (Q72D) (POLSIMD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	1108	59.1
1) More in favor	644	34.3
2) More opposed	123	6.6
Missing	365
Total	1875	100.0

324) Thinking about the people with whom you talk politics most (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours on the following item? Their views on gay rights (Q72E) (POLSIME)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	959	50.1
1) More in favor	190	9.9
2) More opposed	765	40.0
Missing	326
Total	1914	100.0

325) Thinking about the people with whom you talk politics most (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours on the following item? Their level of political activity (Q72F) (POLSIMF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	1105	58.7
1) More active	462	24.5
2) Less active	315	16.7
Missing	358
Total	1882	100.0

326) Thinking about the people with whom you talk politics most (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours on the following item? Their political ideology (Q72G) (POLSIMG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	838	45.3
1) More conservative	764	41.3
2) More liberal	249	13.5
Missing	389
Total	1851	100.0

327) Thinking about the people with whom you talk politics most (under five people), how similar or different are their views from yours on the following items? Their 1996 presidential vote (Q72H) (POLSIMH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Same as me	768	45.3
1) Bob Dole	578	34.1
2) Ross Perot	41	2.4
3) Bill Clinton	303	17.9
4) Other	6	0.4
Missing	544
Total	1696	100.0

328) How many of these people [the subjects of POLSIMA through POLSIMH] do you know because they are church members? (Q73CHMEM) (NETCHMEM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1346	5.54	28.03

329) How many of these people [the subjects of POLSIMA through POLSIMH] do you know because they are [your] immediate family? (Q73CHMEM) (NETFAM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	944	1.71	1.83

330) How many of these people [the subjects of POLSIMA through POLSIMH] do you know because they are [your] relatives? (Q73RELATIVES) (NETREL)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	631	2.14	3.50

331) How many of these people [the subjects of POLSIMA through POLSIMH] do you know because they are [your] neighbors? (Q73NEIGHBORS) (NETNEIGH)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	621	1.96	3.29

332) How many of these people [the subjects of POLSIMA through POLSIMH] do you know because they are group/club members? (Q73GROUP) (NETGROUP)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	453	3.01	9.62

333) How many of these people [the subjects of POLSIMA through POLSIMH] do you know because they are clergy? (Q73CLERGY) (NETCLRGY)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	1041	2.70	4.24

334) How many of these people [the subjects of POLSIMA through POLSIMH] do you know from other sources? (Q73OTHR) (NETOTHER)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	392	1.89	5.17

335) On average, how often do you talk with these discussion partners [those referred to NETCHMEM through NETOTHER]? (Q74) (TALKPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	171	8.6
2) Often	812	40.6
3) Sometimes	831	41.6
4) Rarely	165	8.3
5) Never	20	1.0
Missing	241
Total	1999	100.0

336) On average, how many days a week do you read the newspaper? (Q75) (READPPR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2185	5.65	2.14

337) Do you read journals/magazines about theology, denominational issues, or religion and public affairs, and if so, which ones? [This answer identifies the first publication listed by the respondent.] (Q76A$) (See Note 3: Journal Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for list of abbreviations used) (JOURNL1)
338) Do you read journals/magazines about theology, denominational issues, or religion and public affairs, and if so, which ones? [This answer identifies the second publication listed by the respondent.] (Q76B$) (See Note 3: Journal Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for list of abbreviations used) (JOURNL2)
339) Do you read journals/magazines about theology, denominational issues, or religion and public affairs, and if so, which ones? [This answer identifies the third publication listed by the respondent.] (Q76C$) (See Note 3: Journal Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for list of abbreviations used) (JOURNL3)
340) Do you read journals/magazines about theology, denominational issues, or religion and public affairs, and if so, which ones? [This answer identifies the fourth publication listed by the respondent.] (Q76D$) (See Note 3: Journal Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for list of abbreviations used) (JOURNL4)
341) Do you read journals/magazines about theology, denominational issues, or religion and public affairs, and if so, which ones? [This answer identifies the fifth publication listed by the respondent.] (Q76E$) (See Note 3: Journal Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for list of abbreviations used) (JOURNL5)
342) Do you read journals/magazines about theology, denominational issues, or religion and public affairs, and if so, which ones? [This answer identifies the sixth publication listed by the respondent.] (Q76F$) (See Note 3: Journal Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for list of abbreviations used) (JOURNL6)
343) Do you read journals/magazines about theology, denominational issues, or religion and public affairs, and if so, which ones? [This answer identifies the seventh publication listed by the respondent.] (Q76G$) (See Note 3: Journal Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for list of abbreviations used) (JOURNL7)
344) Do you read journals/magazines about theology, denominational issues, or religion and public affairs, and if so, which ones? [This answer identifies the eighth publication listed by the respondent.] (Q76H$) (See Note 3: Journal Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for list of abbreviations used) (JOURNL8)
345) Do you read journals/magazines about theology, denominational issues, or religion and public affairs, and if so, which ones? [This answer identifies the ninth publication listed by the respondent.] (Q76I$) (See Note 3: Journal Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for list of abbreviations used) (JOURNL9)
346) Do you read journals/magazines about theology, denominational issues, or religion and public affairs, and if so, which ones? [This answer identifies the tenth publication listed by the respondent.] (Q76J$) (See Note 3: Journal Abbreviations on the ARDA Summary page for list of abbreviations used) (JOURNL10)
347) On average, how many days a week do you watch the national television news? (Q77) (NATLNEWS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2186	4.49	2.52

348) On average, how many days a week do you watch the local television news? (Q78) (LOCNEWS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2192	4.53	2.52

349) On average, how many days a week do you watch religious television shows? (Q79) (RELGNEWS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	2130	0.49	1.12

350) Religious affiliation of respondent, based on ID number (RELIG)

	TOTAL	%
0) ELCA pastor	1339	59.8
1) Episcopal priest	901	40.2
Total	2240	100.0

351) What is your gender? (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	410	18.5
2) Male	1806	81.5
Missing	24
Total	2216	100.0

352) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, or an independent? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	464	20.8
2) Democrat	1197	53.7
3) Independent/other party	483	21.6
4) No preference/other party	87	3.9
Missing	9
Total	2231	100.0

353) Religious affiliation of respondent, based on ID number (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) ELCA	1339	59.8
2) Episcopal	901	40.2
Total	2240	100.0