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America's Evangelicals - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Respondent ID (ID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1610893.37589.85
2) Record respondent's gender (INTERVIEWER CODE-DO NOT ASK) (GENDER)
 TOTAL%
1) Male77147.9
2) Female83952.1
Total1610100.0
3) Do you have any children 18 years or younger living at home? (KIDS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes55234.3
2) No105265.3
3) Don't know/Refused60.4
Total1610100.0
4) What is your race? (RACE)
 TOTAL%
1) White112970.1
2) Black22213.8
3) Hispanic18511.5
4) Other513.2
5) Don't know/Refused231.4
Total1610100.0
5) (ONLY IF NOT HISPANIC IN RACE) Do you consider yourself a Hispanic, Latino, or a Spanish-speaking American? (RACE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes533.7
2) No134394.2
3) Don't know/Refused292.0
Missing185
Total1425100.0
6) What is your religious preference? Are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, or some other religion, or don't you have a religious preference? (DO NOT READ PUNCHES) (RELIG1A)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant (such as Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran)79949.6
2) Roman Catholic31319.4
3) Jewish161.0
4) Muslim/Islam100.6
5) Mormon60.4
6) Orthodox Church (Greek, Russian, etc.)80.5
7) Other Christian religion18711.6
8) Other religion (not Christian)805.0
9) No preference/Atheist/Agnostic16210.1
10) Don't know/Refused291.8
Total1610100.0
7) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PROTESTANT OR OTHER CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN RELIG1A) What specific denomination is that? (DO NOT READ PUNCHES) (DENMNTN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total98616.7012.36
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8) (ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE A BAPTIST RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE IN DENMNTN) With which Baptist group is your church associated? Is it Southern Baptist Convention, the American Baptist Churches in the USA, the American Baptist Association, the National Baptist Convention USA, an independent Baptist church or some other Baptist group? (DO NOT READ PUNCHES) (BAPGRP)
 TOTAL%
1) American Baptist Association165.4
2) American Baptist Churches in the USA165.4
3) American Baptist, don't know which62.0
4) Baptist, don't know which51.7
6) Baptist General Conference10.3
8) Conservative Baptist Association of America10.3
9) Free Will Baptist51.7
11) General Association of Regular Baptists10.3
12) Independent Baptist (no denominational ties)299.8
13) Missionary Baptist103.4
14) National Baptist Convention USA144.7
17) Southern Baptist Convention13746.4
18) Other237.8
19) Don't know/Refused3110.5
Missing1315
Total295100.0
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9) (ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE A LUTHERAN RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE IN DENMNTN) With which Lutheran group is your church associated? Is that the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Missouri Synod, the Wisconsin Synod, or some other Lutheran group? (DO NOT READ PUNCHES) (LUTHNGRP)
 TOTAL%
1) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA: formerly Lutheran Church in America, American Lutheran Church)3447.2
2) Lutheran, don't know which22.8
3) Missouri Synod Lutheran2129.2
4) Wisconsin Synod Lutheran34.2
5) Other45.6
6) Don't know/Refused811.1
Missing1538
Total72100.0
10) (ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE A METHODIST RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE IN DENMNTN) With which Methodist group is your church associated? Is that the United Methodist Church, Free Methodist, Wesleyan Methodist, or some other Methodist group? (DO NOT READ PUNCHES) (METHDGRP)
 TOTAL%
1) United Methodist8280.4
2) Free Methodist22.0
3) Wesleyan Methodist11.0
4) Methodist, don't know which54.9
5) Other76.9
6) Don't know/Refused54.9
Missing1508
Total102100.0
11) (ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE A PRESBYTERIAN RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE IN DENMNTN) With which Presbyterian group is your church associated? Is that the Presbyterian Church (USA), the Presbyterian Church in America, the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, or some other Presbyterian Group? (DO NOT READ PUNCHES) (PRSBYGRP)
 TOTAL%
1) Evangelical Presbyterian Church513.2
2) Orthodox Presbyterian Church12.6
3) Presbyterian Church in America410.5
4) Presbyterian Church1744.7
5) Presbyterian, don't know which12.6
6) Other513.2
7) Don't know/Refused513.2
Missing1572
Total38100.0
12) (ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE A CHURCH OF CHRIST RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE IN DENMNTN) With which group is your church associated? Is that the Church of Christ or the United Church of Christ? (DO NOT READ PUNCHES) (CHRSTGRP)
 TOTAL%
1) Church(es) of Christ1356.5
2) United Church of Christ28.7
3) Other521.7
4) Don't know/Refused313.0
Missing1587
Total23100.0
13) (ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE A PROTESTANT OR OTHER CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE IN RELIG1A) When it comes to your religious identity, would you say you are a fundamentalist, evangelical, charismatic, Pentecostal, mainline, or liberal Protestant, or do none of these describe you? (RELGSID)
 TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist17517.7
2) Evangelical18118.4
3) Charismatic373.8
4) Pentecostal878.8
5) Mainline424.3
6) Liberal727.3
7) None28929.3
8) (Other)151.5
9) Don't know/Refused888.9
Missing624
Total986100.0
14) (IF RELIG1A=PROTESTANT/CATHOLIC/MORMON/ORTHODOX/OTHER CHRISTIAN/OTHER/DK) Would you consider yourself a born-again Christian, or not? (BORNAGIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes83658.8
2) No55639.1
3) Don't know/Refused302.1
Missing188
Total1422100.0
15) When you were growing up, were either or both of your parents born-again Christians? (FOLLOW-UP) Was that your mother, your father, or both? (BRONAGN2)
 TOTAL%
1) No86353.6
2) Yes, mother1298.0
3) Yes, father271.7
4) Yes, both53333.1
5) Don't Know/Refused583.6
Total1610100.0
16) Are you registered to vote at this address? (SCREEN1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes127379.1
2) No32820.4
3) Don't Know/Refused90.6
Total1610100.0
17) What are the chances of your voting in the election for President this year: are you almost certain to vote, will you probably vote, are the chances 50-50, or don't you think you will vote? (CP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Almost certain122075.8
2) Probably1046.5
3) 50-501096.8
4) Will not vote1579.8
5) Don't know/Refused201.2
Total1610100.0
18) Generally speaking, do you think that things in this country are going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track? (DIRECT)
 TOTAL%
1) Right direction57035.4
2) Wrong track86653.8
3) Don't know/Refused17410.8
Total1610100.0
19) Now, I am going to read you a list of concerns that people have. (READ LIST) Which concern worries you the most? (ONLY REREAD LIST IF NECESSARY) (CONCERN1)
 TOTAL%
1) Education1358.4
2) Taxes462.9
3) Big government342.1
4) The environment372.3
5) Social Security and Medicare1448.9
6) Crime and Illegal Drugs875.4
7) Moral values27317.0
8) Health care1237.6
9) The economy and jobs27517.1
10) Fighting terrorism17410.8
11) Homeland security996.1
12) Situation in Iraq1328.2
13) None of these171.1
14) Don't know/refused342.1
Total1610100.0
20) And which is your second concern? (CONCERN2)
 TOTAL%
1) Education15510.5
2) Taxes594.0
3) Big government614.1
4) The environment553.7
5) Social Security and Medicare15710.7
6) Crime and Illegal Drugs1026.9
7) Moral values1167.9
8) Health care1359.2
9) The economy and jobs21314.5
10) Fighting terrorism16211.0
11) Homeland security1137.7
12) Situation in Iraq1429.7
Missing140
Total1470100.0
21) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give George W. Bush a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of George W. Bush, or have you never heard of George W. Bush? (THERM1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161056.4036.54
22) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give John Kerry a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of John Kerry, or have you never heard of John Kerry? (THERM2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161053.8336.18
23) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give Pat Robertson a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of Pat Robertson, or have you never heard of Pat Robertson? (THERM3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161060.3436.32
24) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give Pro-life, anti-abortion groups a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of pro-life, anti-abortion groups, or have you never heard of Pro-life, anti-abortion groups? (THERM4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161054.6937.34
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25) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give the Christian Coalition a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of the Christian Coalition, or have you never heard of the Christian Coalition? (THERM5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161063.8134.26
26) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give The N.R.A., or National Rifle Association, a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of The N.R.A. - or National Rifle Association, or have you never heard of The N.R.A. - or National Rifle Association? (THERM6)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161056.3734.44
27) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give Jerry Falwell a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of Jerry Falwell, or have you never heard of Jerry Falwell? (THERM7)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161054.1238.26
28) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give environmental groups a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of environmental groups, or have you never heard of environmental groups? (THERM8)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161060.1929.32
29) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give Pope John Paul II a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of Pope John Paul II, or have you never heard of Pope John Paul II? (THERM9)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161067.6531.25
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30) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give Franklin Graham a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of Franklin Graham, or have you never heard of Franklin Graham? (THERM10)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161086.6427.65
31) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give Pro-choice groups a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of Pro-choice groups, or have you never heard of Pro-choice groups? (THERM11)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161052.7436.30
32) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give James Dobson a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of James Dobson, or have you never heard of James Dobson? (THERM12)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161085.9927.83
33) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give Labor unions a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of Labor unions, or have you never heard of Labor unions? (THERM13)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161057.4230.66
34) Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give gays & lesbians a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW:) Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of Gays & lesbians, or have you never heard of gays & lesbians? (THERM14)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161039.9136.45
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35) Now, I'd like you to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say so. Give the ACLU, or the American Civil Liberties Union, a rating, with 100 meaning a very warm, favorable feeling; zero meaning a very cold, unfavorable feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. (IF DON'T KNOW): Would you say you are unable to give an opinion of the ACLU, or the American Civil Liberties Union, or have you never heard of the ACLU, or the American Civil Liberties Union? (THERM15)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161054.6936.45
36) I know it is a long way off, but thinking about the elections this year, if the election for president were held today and the candidates were: (ROTATE) Republican George W. Bush and Democrat John Kerry, for whom would you vote, George W. Bush or John Kerry? (BUSHKER1)
 TOTAL%
1) John Kerry65040.4
2) George W. Bush78448.7
3) Undecided1167.2
4) Other Candidate171.1
5) Refused432.7
Total1610100.0
37) (IF UNDECIDED OR REFUSED IN BUSHKER1) Well, if the election for president were held today and you had to decide right now, to which candidate would you lean -- (ROTATE CANDIDATES) Republican George W. Bush or Democrat John Kerry? (BUSHKER2)
 TOTAL%
1) John Kerry3723.3
2) George W. Bush3723.3
3) Undecided4830.2
5) Refused3723.3
Missing1451
Total159100.0
38) Generally speaking, do you think that moral values in this country are going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track? (DIRECTM)
 TOTAL%
1) Right direction29618.4
2) Wrong Direction118273.4
3) Don't know/Refused1328.2
Total1610100.0
39) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Fighting global disease, like AIDS and tuberculosis. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO1)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important44027.3
2) Very important86053.4
3) Somewhat important23914.8
4) Just a little important322.0
5) Not very important221.4
6) (Neither)30.2
7) Don't know/Refused140.9
Total1610100.0
40) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Improving relations with our European allies and other major countries like Russia and China. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO2)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important24415.2
2) Very important75947.1
3) Somewhat important43827.2
4) Just a little important442.7
5) Not very important955.9
6) (Neither)50.3
7) Don't know/Refused251.6
Total1610100.0
41) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Controlling biological, chemical and nuclear weapons around the world. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO3)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important53933.5
2) Very important78148.5
3) Somewhat important20012.4
4) Just a little important311.9
5) Not very important382.4
6) (Neither)60.4
7) Don't know/Refused150.9
Total1610100.0
42) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Keeping America's military strong. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO4)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important56635.2
2) Very important81150.4
3) Somewhat important17811.1
4) Just a little important211.3
5) Not very important201.2
6) (Neither)20.1
7) Don't know/Refused120.7
Total1610100.0
43) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Fighting global terrorism. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO5)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important46628.9
2) Very important81950.9
3) Somewhat important23414.5
4) Just a little important231.4
5) Not very important442.7
6) (Neither)60.4
7) Don't know/Refused181.1
Total1610100.0
44) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Combating global warming and other environmental threats. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO6)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important24815.4
2) Very important57135.5
3) Somewhat important45628.3
4) Just a little important1116.9
5) Not very important17811.1
6) (Neither)30.2
7) Don't know/Refused432.7
Total1610100.0
45) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Contributing to international relief efforts for famines and natural disasters. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO7)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important22614.0
2) Very important78748.9
3) Somewhat important46028.6
4) Just a little important563.5
5) Not very important523.2
6) (Neither)60.4
7) Don't know/Refused231.4
Total1610100.0
46) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Promoting human rights abroad, like religious freedom. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO8)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important13116.4
2) Very important36746.0
3) Somewhat important19724.7
4) Just a little important334.1
5) Not very important567.0
6) (Neither)10.1
7) Don't know/Refused131.6
Missing812
Total798100.0
47) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Promoting democracy and freedom abroad, such as for religious minorities. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO9)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important10012.3
2) Very important30237.2
3) Somewhat important25130.9
4) Just a little important526.4
5) Not very important759.2
6) (Neither)70.9
7) Don't know/Refused253.1
Missing798
Total812100.0
48) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Support for Palestinian rights. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO10)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important313.9
2) Very important16320.4
3) Somewhat important30338.0
4) Just a little important8010.0
5) Not very important15519.4
6) (Neither)91.1
7) Don't know/Refused577.1
Missing812
Total798100.0
49) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Support for Israel. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO11)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important10713.2
2) Very important24129.7
3) Somewhat important27934.4
4) Just a little important566.9
5) Not very important9511.7
6) (Neither)91.1
7) Don't know/Refused253.1
Missing798
Total812100.0
50) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Helping to improve the standard of living in less developed nations. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO12)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important17310.7
2) Very important56435.0
3) Somewhat important60937.8
4) Just a little important1016.3
5) Not very important1277.9
6) (Neither)70.4
7) Don't know/Refused291.8
Total1610100.0
51) Now, I would like to read you some things America is doing around the world. After I read each item, please tell me whether it is extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy. Sending troops into countries that pose a potential threat to the United States. Is that extremely important for American foreign policy, very important, somewhat important, just a little important, or not very important for American foreign policy? (USTODO13)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important25515.8
2) Very important59637.0
3) Somewhat important42926.6
4) Just a little important935.8
5) Not very important16910.5
6) (Neither)201.2
7) Don't know/Refused483.0
Total1610100.0
52) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? Good-paying blue-collar jobs are going to countries like China, Mexico and India. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA1)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried42453.1
2) Somewhat worried22528.2
3) Not too worried9111.4
4) Not worried at all546.8
5) Don't know/Refused40.5
Missing812
Total798100.0
53) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? Good-paying jobs are going overseas. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA2)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried42051.7
2) Somewhat worried22928.2
3) Not too worried8410.3
4) Not worried at all698.5
5) Don't know/Refused101.2
Missing798
Total812100.0
54) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? That you will not be able to afford the health care services you or your family need or you will lose your health insurance. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA3)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried87554.3
2) Somewhat worried38323.8
3) Not too worried17510.9
4) Not worried at all17210.7
5) Don't know/Refused50.3
Total1610100.0
55) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? Having enough money for retirement. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA4)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried77448.1
2) Somewhat worried45228.1
3) Not too worried20712.9
4) Not worried at all16210.1
5) Don't know/Refused150.9
Total1610100.0
56) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? Children are not learning values and respect. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA5)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried107867.0
2) Somewhat worried37023.0
3) Not too worried805.0
4) Not worried at all603.7
5) Don't know/Refused221.4
Total1610100.0
57) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? You or your community may be affected by terrorism. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA6)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried47729.6
2) Somewhat worried47129.3
3) Not too worried38523.9
4) Not worried at all26716.6
5) Don't know/Refused100.6
Total1610100.0
58) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? The amount of sex and violence on television. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA7)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried87454.3
2) Somewhat worried40825.3
3) Not too worried1609.9
4) Not worried at all1549.6
5) Don't know/Refused140.9
Total1610100.0
59) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? Your kids will not be able to get quality education. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA8)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried79449.3
2) Somewhat worried35021.7
3) Not too worried19211.9
4) Not worried at all22914.2
5) Don't know/Refused452.8
Total1610100.0
60) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? That society is becoming too secular. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA9)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried47629.6
2) Somewhat worried52632.7
3) Not too worried27116.8
4) Not worried at all21613.4
5) Don't know/Refused1217.5
Total1610100.0
61) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? That the deficit is spiraling out of control. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA10)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried80950.2
2) Somewhat worried47729.6
3) Not too worried17010.6
4) Not worried at all1247.7
5) Don't know/Refused301.9
Total1610100.0
62) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? That the institution of marriage is under attack. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA11)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried76347.4
2) Somewhat worried33020.5
3) Not too worried21713.5
4) Not worried at all27417.0
5) Don't know/Refused261.6
Total1610100.0
63) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? That there is a growing inequality between rich and poor in this country. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA12)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried66041.0
2) Somewhat worried46929.1
3) Not too worried26216.3
4) Not worried at all18411.4
5) Don't know/Refused352.2
Total1610100.0
64) Now, I am going to read you a list of statements. For each one, please tell me how worried you are about this for you and your family. Does it make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? We are spending too much money abroad while we have important problems here at home. Does that make you very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? (CONCBA13)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried84052.2
2) Somewhat worried48330.0
3) Not too worried18211.3
4) Not worried at all835.2
5) Don't know/Refused221.4
Total1610100.0
65) (ROTATE CVLUNION AND PEWGAYM1 AND PEWGAYM2) Would you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose a law that would allow homosexual couples to legally form civil unions, giving them some of the legal rights of married couples? (CVLUNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor18811.7
2) Favor38724.0
3) Oppose30218.8
4) Strongly oppose60537.6
5) Don't know/Refused1288.0
Total1610100.0
66) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally? (PEWGAYM1)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor1529.4
2) Favor24415.2
3) Oppose29518.3
4) Strongly oppose77548.1
5) Don't know/Refused1448.9
Total1610100.0
67) (IF OPPOSE OR STRONGLY OPPOSE IN PEWGAYM1) Should the U.S. Constitution be amended to ban gay marriage, or is it enough to prohibit gay marriage by law without changing the Constitution? (PEWGAYM2)
 TOTAL%
1) Amend the Constitution39837.2
2) Enough to prohibit by law59355.4
3) Don't know/Refused797.4
Missing540
Total1070100.0
68) Would you vote for a candidate who disagrees with you about gay marriage, if they agree with you on most other issues? (PEWGAYM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, would vote for candidate80249.8
2) No, would not vote for candidate60537.6
3) Depends1086.7
4) Don't know/Refused955.9
Total1610100.0
69) Do you think abortion should be legal in all cases, legal in most cases, illegal in most cases, or illegal in all cases? (ABORT)
 TOTAL%
1) Legal in all cases24014.9
2) Legal in most cases48730.2
3) Illegal in most cases52732.7
4) Illegal in all cases29018.0
5) Don't know/Refused664.1
Total1610100.0
70) On the average day, how many hours do you personally watch television? (TVHOURS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total15123.362.77
71) How often do you attend religious services -- More than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, several times a year, or hardly ever? (RELIG2)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week36322.5
2) Once a week50431.3
3) Once or twice a month21013.0
4) Several times a year17510.9
5) Hardly ever27517.1
6) Never794.9
7) Don't know/Refused40.2
Total1610100.0
72) And about how many total members are there in your congregation? (PROBE: Just give me your best estimate.) (CONGSIZE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total12971,076.485,520.64
73) How many of your closest friends belong to your congregation? Would you say all, most, about half, some, or none? (CONGFRND)
 TOTAL%
1) All966.0
2) Most26316.3
3) About half27517.1
4) Some51532.0
5) None34121.2
6) Not applicable/No church1026.3
7) Don't know/Refused181.1
Total1610100.0
74) (ASK IF NOT OTHER RELIGION NOT CHRISTIAN AND NOT NO PREFERENCE/ATHEIST/AGNOSTIC IN RELIG1A) I am going to read you a short list of statements. Please tell me which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the (INSERT NAME OF HOLY BOOK -- Bible for Protestants,Roman Catholics, Mormons,Orthodox Church, and Other Christians; Koran for Muslims; and Torah for Jews)? (BIBLE)
 TOTAL%
1) (Holy book) is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.72845.2
2) (Holy book) is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word.63839.6
3) (Holy book) is a book written by men and is not the word of God.1609.9
4) Other (SPECIFY) (VOL)402.5
5) Don't know/Refused442.7
Total1610100.0
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75) (ASK OF EVANGELICAL OR FUNDAMENTALIST IN RELGSID -OR- YES IN BORNAGIN) Do you think that only born-again Christians go to heaven? (HEAVEN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes39248.3
2) No36244.6
3) Depends172.1
4) Don't know/Refused404.9
Missing799
Total811100.0
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76) Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Attend an informal religious or prayer group (RELCON1)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day432.7
2) Once or twice a week36322.5
3) Once or twice a month25015.5
4) Once or twice a year24014.9
5) Never69343.0
6) Don't know/Refused211.3
Total1610100.0
77) Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Talk about religion informally with your friends (RELCON2)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day30919.2
2) Once or twice a week50331.2
3) Once or twice a month39624.6
4) Once or twice a year19412.0
5) Never18311.4
6) Don't know/Refused251.6
Total1610100.0
78) Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Pray before meals (RELCON3)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day82151.0
2) Once or twice a week21613.4
3) Once or twice a month1277.9
4) Once or twice a year1368.4
5) Never30018.6
6) Don't know/Refused100.6
Total1610100.0
79) Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Read religious books, newspapers or magazines (RELCON4)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day27517.1
2) Once or twice a week42426.3
3) Once or twice a month33020.5
4) Once or twice a year19712.2
5) Never37423.2
6) Don't know/Refused100.6
Total1610100.0
80) Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? Spend time in prayer or meditation (RELCON5)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day85953.4
2) Once or twice a week33821.0
3) Once or twice a month1378.5
4) Once or twice a year794.9
5) Never18311.4
6) Don't know/Refused140.9
Total1610100.0
81) Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Read the (HOLY BOOK: IF JEWISH=Torah, IF MUSLIM=Koran, IF PROTESTANTS,ROMAN CATHOLICS, MORMONS,ORTHODOX CHURCH, AND OTHER CHRISTIANS=Bible) (RELCON6)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day38323.8
2) Once or twice a week45228.1
3) Once or twice a month24115.0
4) Once or twice a year24014.9
5) Never28217.5
6) Don't know/Refused120.7
Total1610100.0
82) Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? (RANDOMIZE LIST) (ASK OF EVANGELICAL OR FUNDAMENTALIST IN RELGSID -OR- YES IN BORNAGIN) Talk to others about my belief in Jesus Christ (RELCON7)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day19023.4
2) Once or twice a week30838.0
3) Once or twice a month17521.6
4) Once or twice a year566.9
5) Never688.4
6) Don't know/Refused141.7
Missing799
Total811100.0
83) Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Watch or listen to religious broadcasting (RELCON8)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day22614.0
2) Once or twice a week40425.1
3) Once or twice a month23714.7
4) Once or twice a year20012.4
5) Never53333.1
6) Don't know/Refused100.6
Total1610100.0
84) Now I am going to read you a list of things that people do as part of their religious life. How often have you done each of the following activities in the last 12 months -- every day, once or twice a week, once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Attend a 12-step program (RELCON9)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day150.9
2) Once or twice a week412.5
3) Once or twice a month372.3
4) Once or twice a year553.4
5) Never131181.4
6) Don't know/Refused1519.4
Total1610100.0
85) Would you say that your religious faith has led you to (RANDOMIZE): Volunteer in the community (RELACT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes92257.3
2) No66841.5
3) Don't know/Refused201.2
Total1610100.0
86) Would you say that your religious faith has led you to (RANDOMIZE): Participate in a political protest (RELACT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes19712.2
2) No139586.6
3) Don't know/Refused181.1
Total1610100.0
87) Would you say that your religious faith has led you to (RANDOMIZE: Participate in an election campaign (RELACT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes18623.3
2) No60375.6
3) Don't know/Refused91.1
Missing812
Total798100.0
88) Would you say that your religious faith has led you to (RANDOMIZE: Boycott a product or company (RELACT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42226.2
2) No116172.1
3) Don't know/Refused271.7
Total1610100.0
89) Would you say that your religious faith has led you to (RANDOMIZE): Abstain from alcohol (RELACT5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes61438.1
2) No97560.6
3) Don't know/Refused211.3
Total1610100.0
90) Would you say that your religious faith has led you to (RANDOMIZE): (IF YES IN KIDS) Prevent your children from watching television shows or movies with objectionable content (RELACT6)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32358.5
2) No21639.1
3) Don't know/Refused132.4
Missing1058
Total552100.0
91) Would you say that your religious faith has led you to (RANDOMIZE): (IF YES IN KIDS) Prevent your children from playing violent video games (RELACT7)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes27549.8
2) No25946.9
3) Don't know/Refused183.3
Missing1058
Total552100.0
92) Would you say that your religious faith has led you to (RANDOMIZE): Participate in an election campaign for a local candidate (RELACT8)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14517.9
2) No65881.0
3) Don't know/Refused91.1
Missing798
Total812100.0
93) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Given money or time to a religious political organization or candidate (RELALT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all22776.4
2) 1-23411.4
3) 3-5165.4
4) More than 5144.7
5) Don't know/Refused62.0
Missing1313
Total297100.0
94) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Given money or time to a non-religious political organization or candidate (RELALT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all17057.2
2) 1-26722.6
3) 3-53210.8
4) More than 5227.4
5) Don't know/Refused62.0
Missing1313
Total297100.0
95) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Written, called, or visited elected officials (RELALT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all18863.3
2) 1-24615.5
3) 3-5299.8
4) More than 53010.1
5) Don't know/Refused41.3
Missing1313
Total297100.0
96) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Participated in public protests or demonstrations (RELALT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all24582.5
2) 1-23311.1
3) 3-5124.0
4) More than 541.3
5) Don't know/Refused31.0
Missing1313
Total297100.0
97) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Volunteered for a church program that services the local community (RELALT5)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all20669.4
2) 1-24314.5
3) 3-5217.1
4) More than 5237.7
5) Don't know/Refused41.3
Missing1313
Total297100.0
98) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Volunteered for a local community organization not related to church (RELALT6)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all13946.8
2) 1-27123.9
3) 3-5289.4
4) More than 55418.2
5) Don't know/Refused51.7
Missing1313
Total297100.0
99) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Tried to defend your religious worldview to people of other faiths (RELALT7)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all19766.3
2) 1-23511.8
3) 3-5237.7
4) More than 53712.5
5) Don't know/Refused51.7
Missing1313
Total297100.0
100) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Told teens or adults explicitly about how they could accept your faith (RELALT8)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all22274.7
2) 1-2206.7
3) 3-5155.1
4) More than 53110.4
5) Don't know/Refused93.0
Missing1313
Total297100.0
101) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Given money or time to a religious organization to help spread the gospel in the U.S. or overseas (RELALT9)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all20769.7
2) 1-23110.4
3) 3-5175.7
4) More than 53812.8
5) Don't know/Refused41.3
Missing1313
Total297100.0
102) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Given money to an organization that helps poor and needy people (RELALT10)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all6521.9
2) 1-28729.3
3) 3-55819.5
4) More than 57926.6
5) Don't know/Refused82.7
Missing1313
Total297100.0
103) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Go on a religious mission to another country (RELALT11)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all28395.3
2) 1-251.7
3) 3-520.7
4) More than 520.7
5) Don't know/Refused51.7
Missing1313
Total297100.0
104) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Do a religious project in the United States (RELALT12)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all23779.8
2) 1-2268.8
3) 3-593.0
4) More than 5165.4
5) Don't know/Refused93.0
Missing1313
Total297100.0
105) (ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Donate money to your church or place of worship (RELALT13)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all12742.8
2) 1-24414.8
3) 3-5299.8
4) More than 59231.0
5) Don't know/Refused51.7
Missing1313
Total297100.0
106) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Given money or time to a Christian political organization or candidate (RELALT21)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all90468.8
2) 1-219715.0
3) 3-5866.5
4) More than 51088.2
5) Don't know/Refused181.4
Missing297
Total1313100.0
107) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Given money or time to a non-Christian political organization or candidate (RELALT22)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all89368.0
2) 1-223117.6
3) 3-5826.2
4) More than 5785.9
5) Don't know/Refused292.2
Missing297
Total1313100.0
108) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Written, called, or visited elected officials (RELALT23)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all87266.4
2) 1-223417.8
3) 3-5927.0
4) More than 51017.7
5) Don't know/Refused141.1
Missing297
Total1313100.0
109) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Participated in public protests or demonstrations (RELALT24)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all118390.1
2) 1-2916.9
3) 3-5201.5
4) More than 5110.8
5) Don't know/Refused80.6
Missing297
Total1313100.0
110) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Volunteered for a church program that services the local community (RELALT25)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all59745.5
2) 1-233325.4
3) 3-513410.2
4) More than 523517.9
5) Don't know/Refused141.1
Missing297
Total1313100.0
111) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Volunteered for a local community organization not related to church (RELALT26)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all61847.1
2) 1-230823.5
3) 3-514411.0
4) More than 522317.0
5) Don't know/Refused201.5
Missing297
Total1313100.0
112) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Tried to defend a biblical worldview to non-Christians (RELALT27)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all71654.5
2) 1-222317.0
3) 3-51229.3
4) More than 521216.1
5) Don't know/Refused403.0
Missing297
Total1313100.0
113) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Told teens or adults explicitly about how they could become a Christian (RELALT28)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all63148.1
2) 1-222917.4
3) 3-51289.7
4) More than 530122.9
5) Don't know/Refused241.8
Missing297
Total1313100.0
114) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Given money or time to a Christian organization to help spread the gospel in the U.S. or overseas (RELALT29)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all48837.2
2) 1-225719.6
3) 3-514911.3
4) More than 538729.5
5) Don't know/Refused322.4
Missing297
Total1313100.0
115) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Given money to an organization that helps poor and needy people (RELA2_10)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all21216.1
2) 1-235927.3
3) 3-526019.8
4) More than 545034.3
5) Don't know/Refused322.4
Missing297
Total1313100.0
116) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Go on a religious mission to another country (RELA2_11)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all122693.4
2) 1-2564.3
3) 3-5110.8
4) More than 590.7
5) Don't know/Refused110.8
Missing297
Total1313100.0
117) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Do a religious project in the United States (RELA2_12)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all90769.1
2) 1-218814.3
3) 3-5745.6
4) More than 5937.1
5) Don't know/Refused513.9
Missing297
Total1313100.0
118) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Donate money to your church or place of worship (RELA2_13)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all16212.3
2) 1-214511.0
3) 3-51078.1
4) More than 585765.3
5) Don't know/Refused423.2
Missing297
Total1313100.0
119) Now I am going to read to you a list of statements about religion. For each one, please tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with it. (FOLLOWUP) Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat? It is important to spread my faith (RELIMP31)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree80950.2
2) Somewhat agree38123.7
3) Somewhat disagree19712.2
4) Strongly disagree17510.9
5) Don't know/Refused483.0
Total1610100.0
120) Now I am going to read to you a list of statements about religion. For each one, please tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with it. (FOLLOWUP) Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat? It is important to convert others (RELIMP32)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree55834.7
2) Somewhat agree39624.6
3) Somewhat disagree24915.5
4) Strongly disagree35422.0
5) Don't know/Refused533.3
Total1610100.0
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121) Now I am going to read to you a list of statements about religion. For each one, please tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with it. (FOLLOWUP) Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat? The best way I can spread my faith is by setting a good example for others to follow (RELIMP33)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree127579.2
2) Somewhat agree24014.9
3) Somewhat disagree402.5
4) Strongly disagree301.9
5) Don't know/Refused251.6
Total1610100.0
122) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Have you ever tried to convince someone to accept Jesus into their life? (CONVERT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes75957.8
2) No54141.2
3) Don't know/Refused131.0
Missing297
Total1313100.0
123) (IF YES IN CONVERT) Please tell me which of the following people you've tried to convince to accept Jesus into their life: (RANDOMIZE LIST) Friends (WHOCONV1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes69291.2
2) No658.6
3) Don't know/Refused20.3
Missing851
Total759100.0
124) (IF YES IN CONVERT) Please tell me which of the following people you've tried to convince to accept Jesus into their life: (RANDOMIZE LIST) Family (WHOCONV2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes64785.2
2) No11114.6
3) Don't know/Refused10.1
Missing851
Total759100.0
125) (IF YES IN CONVERT) Please tell me which of the following people you've tried to convince to accept Jesus into their life: (RANDOMIZE LIST) Co-workers (WHOCONV3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes43256.9
2) No32242.4
3) Don't know/Refused50.7
Missing851
Total759100.0
126) (IF YES IN CONVERT) Please tell me which of the following people you've tried to convince to accept Jesus into their life: (RANDOMIZE LIST) Children (WHOCONV4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes59278.0
2) No16621.9
3) Don't know/Refused10.1
Missing851
Total759100.0
127) (IF YES IN CONVERT) Please tell me which of the following people you've tried to convince to accept Jesus into their life: (RANDOMIZE LIST) Strangers (WHOCONV5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes39251.6
2) No36548.1
3) Don't know/Refused20.3
Missing851
Total759100.0
128) (IF YES IN CONVERT) Please tell me which of the following people you've tried to convince to accept Jesus into their life: (RANDOMIZE LIST) (OTHER) (WHOCONV6)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes14719.4
2) No59978.9
3) Don't know/Refused131.7
Missing851
Total759100.0
129) (ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Do you think that the only hope for salvation is through personal faith in Jesus Christ, or are there also other ways to salvation? (SAVED)
 TOTAL%
1) Personal faith90969.2
2) Other ways33925.8
3) Don't know/Refused655.0
Missing297
Total1313100.0
130) How much influence do you think born again or evangelical Christians have had on the Bush administration? Would you say a lot of influence, some influence, a little influence, or no influence at all? (INFBUSH)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot of influence46628.9
2) Some influence48229.9
3) A little influence23714.7
4) No influence at all16910.5
5) Don't know/Refused25615.9
Total1610100.0
131) How much influence do you think born again or evangelical Christians have had on American society? Would you say a lot of influence, some influence, a little influence, or no influence at all? (INFSOC)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot of influence36022.4
2) Some influence66441.2
3) A little influence34521.4
4) No influence at all925.7
5) Don't know/Refused1499.3
Total1610100.0
132) Now I am going to read to you a list of statements about religious life. For each one please tell me whether you agree or disagree with it. (RANDOMIZE LIST) (FOLLOWUP: Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?) Evangelical Christians are looked down upon by most Americans. (POLBATT1)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19712.2
2) Somewhat agree46228.7
3) Somewhat disagree47429.4
4) Strongly disagree30418.9
5) Don't know/Refused17310.7
Total1610100.0
133) Now I am going to read to you a list of statements about religious life. For each one please tell me whether you agree or disagree with it. (RANDOMIZE LIST) (FOLLOWUP: Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?) The mass media is hostile toward my moral and spiritual values (POLBATT2)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree49430.7
2) Somewhat agree43026.7
3) Somewhat disagree33120.6
4) Strongly disagree25015.5
5) Don't know/Refused1056.5
Total1610100.0
134) Now I am going to read to you a list of statements about religious life. For each one please tell me whether you agree or disagree with it. (RANDOMIZE LIST) (FOLLOWUP: Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?) Evangelical Christians have to fight for their voices to be heard by the American mainstream. (POLBATT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree48730.2
2) Somewhat agree48229.9
3) Somewhat disagree28017.4
4) Strongly disagree18711.6
5) Don't know/Refused17410.8
Total1610100.0
135) Now I am going to read to you a list of statements about religious life. For each one please tell me whether you agree or disagree with it. (RANDOMIZE LIST) (FOLLOWUP: Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?) Evangelical Christians are part of mainstream American society. (POLBATT4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree47629.6
2) Somewhat agree62238.6
3) Somewhat disagree24615.3
4) Strongly disagree1137.0
5) Don't know/Refused1539.5
Total1610100.0
136) Finally, I would like to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes. What is the last year of schooling that you have completed? (DO NOT READ LIST) (EDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) 1-11th grade1479.1
2) High school graduate44227.5
3) Non-college post H.S.342.1
4) Some college38824.1
5) College graduate41826.0
6) Post-graduate school16410.2
7) Don't know/Refused171.1
Total1610100.0
137) In terms of your job status, are you employed, unemployed but looking for work, retired, a student, or a homemaker? (EMPLOY)
 TOTAL%
1) Employed92357.3
2) Unemployed1277.9
3) Retired32320.1
4) Student603.7
5) Homemaker1046.5
6) (Other)533.3
7) Don't know/Refused201.2
Total1610100.0
138) Are you married, single, separated, divorced, or widowed? (MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married88354.8
2) Single39324.4
3) Separated/divorced18511.5
4) Widowed1298.0
5) Don't know/Refused201.2
Total1610100.0
139) Are you a member of a labor union? (IF NO) Is any member of your household a union member? (UNION)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes: Respondent belongs18411.4
2) Household member905.6
3) No member belongs131381.6
4) Don't know/Refused231.4
Total1610100.0
140) Are you or either of your parents immigrants to this country? (IMMIGRNT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, I am503.1
2) Yes, I am and so are my parents (CODE ONE OR BOTH IMMIGRANT PARENTS)865.3
3) No, I am not but my parents are (CODE ONE OR BOTH IMMIGRANT PARENTS)1418.8
4) No, neither131481.6
5) Don't know/Refused191.2
Total1610100.0
141) Are you serving or have you served in the active United States military or have you not been in the military? (MIL1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes: Served in military28117.5
2) Friend or Household member in service19111.9
3) Friend or Household member past service24315.1
4) No: Neither respondent nor friend nor household member in service/has served86954.0
5) Served in the US Reserves50.3
6) Don't know/Refused211.3
Total1610100.0
142) Many people weren't able to vote in the 2000 election for President between George Bush, Al Gore, and Ralph Nader. How about you? Were you able to vote, or for some reason were you unable to vote? (VOTE00)
 TOTAL%
1) Voted119374.1
2) Ineligible/too young623.9
3) Did not vote32920.4
4) Can't remember/Don't know/Refused261.6
Total1610100.0
143) As you know, there was an election for Congress and other offices in 2002. Many people weren't able to vote. How about you? Were you able to vote or for some reason were you unable to vote? (VOTE02)
 TOTAL%
1) Voted102963.9
2) Did not vote51131.7
3) Can't remember/Don't know493.0
4) Refused211.3
Total1610100.0
144) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as (ROTATE) a Democrat, a Republican or what? (PTYID1)
 TOTAL%
1) Democrat57835.9
2) (Independent)24815.4
3) Republican58536.3
4) (Other)815.0
5) Don't know/Refused1187.3
Total1610100.0
145) (ONLY IF DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN IN PTYID1) Would you call yourself a strong @PTYID1 or a not very strong @PTYID1? (PTYID2)
 TOTAL%
1) Strong65656.4
2) Not strong48141.4
3) Don't know/Refused262.2
Missing447
Total1163100.0
146) (ONLY IF NOT DEMOCRAT AND NOT REPUBLICAN IN PTYID1) Do you think of yourself as closer to the (ROTATE) Democratic or Republican Party? (PTYID3)
 TOTAL%
1) Closer to Democrats15534.7
2) Closer to Republicans17839.8
3) (Neither/Independent)7015.7
4) Don't know/Refused449.8
Missing1163
Total447100.0
147) Thinking in political terms, would you sat that you are (ROTATE, KEEPING MODERATE IN THE MIDDLE) Conservative, Moderate, or Liberal? (IDEO1)
 TOTAL%
1) Conservative68242.4
2) Moderate55034.2
3) Liberal26916.7
4) Don't know/Refused1096.8
Total1610100.0
148) In what year were you born? (0000 = DON'T KNOW/REFUSED) (MUST ENTER FOUR DIGITS) (AGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total16101,907.66305.07
149) How would you describe the area in which you live--Do you live in a city with over a million people, in a smaller city, in a suburban area outside a city, in a small town, or in a rural area? (CITYSIZE)
 TOTAL%
1) City (1 million plus)31819.8
2) Smaller city30318.8
3) Suburban area29918.6
4) Small town35822.2
5) Rural area29518.3
6) Don't know/Refused372.3
Total1610100.0
150) Last year, that is in 2003, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than $10,000966.0
2) $10,000 to under $20,0001308.1
3) $20,000 to under $30,00018211.3
4) $30,000 to under $50,00028017.4
5) $50,000 to under $75,00026716.6
6) $75,000 to under $100,0001388.6
7) $100,000 or more1569.7
8) Refused22313.9
9) Don't know1388.6
Total1610100.0
151) And finally, it is possible that a reporter from U.S. News & World Report or Religion and Ethics Newsweekly may do a news story based on some of these topics and may want to ask you a few follow-up questions of some of the people we spoke to tonight. Would you be willing to have a reporter talk to you about the next presidential election, the economy, and other issues? (TVINTVW)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes91356.7
2) No69743.3
Total1610100.0
152) Region (REGION)
 TOTAL%
1) New England553.4
2) Middle Atlantic21013.0
3) East North Central25916.1
4) West North Central976.0
5) Deep South51732.1
6) Border States1217.5
7) Mountain States885.5
8) Pacific26316.3
Total1610100.0
153) Zip Code (ZIP)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161052,206.1328,858.54
154) FIPS Code (FIPS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161028,436.1216,119.52
155) Media Market (MARKET)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1610626.91113.43
156) Cd (CD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total161010.5110.72
157) NCEC Region (NCEREG)
 TOTAL%
1) Coast55434.4
2) Industrial Heartland30819.1
3) Rural Heartland1247.7
4) Sunbelt21313.2
5) Sunbelt Growth41125.5
Total1610100.0
158) NCEC Urban/Rural (NCECURBN)
 TOTAL%
1) Urban51532.0
2) Suburban22013.7
3) Exurban46729.0
4) Rural40825.3
Total1610100.0
159) Sample (SAMPLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Base90055.9
2) Race Oversamples30919.2
3) White Evangelical Oversample40124.9
Total1610100.0
160) Weight (WEIGHT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total16040.560.27
161) What is your race? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)
 TOTAL%
1) White112971.1
2) Black22214.0
3) Hispanic18511.7
4) Other513.2
Missing23
Total1587100.0
162) Record respondent's gender (INTERVIEWER CODE-DO NOT ASK) (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
 TOTAL%
1) Male77147.9
2) Female83952.1
Total1610100.0
163) Finally, I would like to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes. What is the last year of schooling that you have completed? (DO NOT READ LIST) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) High school dropout1479.2
2) High school graduate44227.7
3) Post high school342.1
4) Some college38824.4
5) College graduate58236.5
Missing17
Total1593100.0
164) Are you married, single, separated, divorced, or widowed? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married88355.5
2) Single39324.7
3) Separated or divorced18511.6
4) Widowed1298.1
Missing20
Total1590100.0

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