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Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2004 - Current Issues in Church and Society, Members - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Panel Identification Number (ID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total39810,994.83574.45
2) Do you favor or oppose the PC(USA) undertaking a phased, selective sale ('divestment') of the stock it owns in multinational corporations whose dealings in Israel support the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories? (DIVEST)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor10927.8
2) Oppose16642.3
3) No opinion11729.8
Missing6
Total392100.0
3) Do you favor or oppose the current construction by Israel of a security barrier or 'wall' between it and occupied Palestinian territories? (IS_SECUR)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor11830.3
2) Oppose16041.0
3) No opinion11228.7
Missing8
Total390100.0
4) Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: God's blessing of Abraham in Genesis 12:3 ('I will bless those who bless you, but I will curse those who curse you. And through you I will bless all the nations.') applies directly to the modern state of Israel (GENESIS)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree358.9
2) Agree9724.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree8321.2
4) Disagree6917.6
5) Strongly disagree379.4
6) Not sure7118.1
Missing6
Total392100.0
5) Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Because of God's promises to Abraham, the contemporary state of Israel maintains a divine right to exist (ABRAHAM)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree4411.3
2) Agree11729.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree7318.7
4) Disagree6416.4
5) Strongly disagree379.5
6) Not sure5614.3
Missing7
Total391100.0
6) Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The state of Israel will be the catalyst for the 'end times' described in the Bible (END_TIME)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree246.1
2) Agree6215.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree10426.5
4) Disagree4712.0
5) Strongly disagree4511.5
6) Not sure11128.2
Missing5
Total393100.0
7) Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Christians should seek to convert Jews to Christianity (CONVERT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree379.4
2) Agree8220.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree6316.0
4) Disagree10727.2
5) Strongly disagree7418.8
6) Not sure307.6
Missing5
Total393100.0
8) Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Jews are already in covenant with God, and do not need to become Christians to achieve salvation (JEW_COVE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree389.6
2) Agree11629.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree7519.0
4) Disagree7017.8
5) Strongly disagree348.6
6) Not sure6115.5
Missing4
Total394100.0
9) Should the PC(USA) seek to establish 'Messianic' congregations, that is, congregations inviting those of Jewish background to explore Christian faith while maintaining Jewish religious and cultural practices? (MESSIAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16843.9
2) No10928.5
3) No opinion10627.7
Missing15
Total383100.0
10) Are you familiar with the controversy over a Presbyterian 'Messianic' congregation organized in Philadelphia in 2003? (MESSIAN2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very familiar82.0
2) Yes, somewhat familiar4010.2
3) No, not familiar34487.8
Missing6
Total392100.0
11) Are you aware of actions taken by the 2004 General Assembly of the PC(USA) to: Continue to allow national-level funds of the PC(USA) to be used to fund Presbyterian 'Messianic' congregations (NAT_FUND)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very aware112.8
2) Yes, somewhat aware4812.3
3) No, not aware33284.9
Missing7
Total391100.0
12) Are you aware of actions taken by the 2004 General Assembly of the PC(USA) to: Begin a process that may lead to a phased, selective divestment by the PC(USA) of its holdings in corporations doing business in Israel (PHASED)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very aware5514.1
2) Yes, somewhat aware9724.9
3) No, not aware23760.9
Missing9
Total389100.0
13) Are you aware of actions taken by the 2004 General Assembly of the PC(USA) to: Oppose the construction of a separation barrier ('wall') between Israel and occupied Palestinian territories (OPP_CONS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very aware5213.4
2) Yes, somewhat aware8421.7
3) No, not aware25164.9
Missing11
Total387100.0
14) Are you aware of actions taken by the 2004 General Assembly of the PC(USA) to: Declare 'Christian Zionism' inconsistent with the basic values of Reformed theology ('Christian Zionism' is the belief that the modern State of Israel, and Zionism is general, are divinely mandated and the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3) (ZIONISM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, very aware205.2
2) Yes, somewhat aware4712.2
3) No, not aware31982.6
Missing12
Total386100.0
15) Do you feel that you have enough income to live simply? (SIMPLY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, more than enough12631.9
2) Yes, enough23659.7
3) No, not enough266.6
4) No opinion71.8
Missing3
Total395100.0
16) How worried are you about not being able to maintain the standard of living you now enjoy? (WORRY)
 TOTAL%
1) Very worried205.1
2) Moderately worried11328.6
3) Not too worried18246.1
4) Not worried at all7719.5
5) No opinion30.8
Missing3
Total395100.0
17) If employed: How concerned are you about losing your job in the next six months? (LOSE_JOB)
 TOTAL%
1) Very concerned123.2
2) Concerned215.5
3) Not too concerned6116.1
4) Not at all concerned8522.4
5) No opinion30.8
6) Not employed (retired, full-time homemaker, student, etc)19752.0
Missing19
Total379100.0
18) Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Christians have a mandate to resolve conflict peacefully (PEACEFUL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9725.0
2) Agree17645.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree5413.9
4) Disagree4311.1
5) Strongly disagree61.5
6) Not sure123.1
Missing10
Total388100.0
19) Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: My personal beliefs about war and security are biblically based (WAR_BIBL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree266.7
2) Agree13334.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree11228.7
4) Disagree6015.4
5) Strongly disagree194.9
6) Not sure4010.3
Missing8
Total390100.0
20) Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The Bible is not a very useful guide for responding to 21st century terrorism (BIB_TERR)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree164.1
2) Agree5413.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree8722.2
4) Disagree15539.5
5) Strongly disagree4110.5
6) Not sure399.9
Missing6
Total392100.0
21) Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: My faith has helped me cope with the insecurity of the post-9/11 world (FAITH911)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10526.6
2) Agree21855.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree5213.2
4) Disagree51.3
5) Strongly disagree30.8
6) Not sure123.0
Missing3
Total395100.0
22) Do you think the United States is more safe, less safe, or about as safe as it was prior to September 11, 2001? (US_SAFE)
 TOTAL%
1) More safe14837.5
2) Less safe9925.1
3) About the same14536.7
4) No opinion30.8
Missing3
Total395100.0
23) Do you personally feel more safe, less safe, or about as safe as you did prior to September 11, 2001? (PER_SAFE)
 TOTAL%
1) More safe8120.5
2) Less safe10125.5
3) About the same21353.8
4) No opinion10.3
Missing2
Total396100.0
24) Have you served in the military in Iraq or Afghanistan during the past three years? (YOU_IRAQ)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39799.7
1) Checked10.3
Total398100.0
25) Have any members of your family served in the military in Iraq or Afghanistan during the past three years? (FAM_IRAQ)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked36291.0
1) Checked369.0
Total398100.0
26) [IF 'CHECKED' TO FAM_IRAQ] How many [relatives served]? (IRAQ_NUM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total321.380.71
27) Have you or any members of your family served in the military in Iraq or Afghanistan during the past three years? No (NO_IRAQ)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked4411.1
1) Checked35488.9
Total398100.0
28) If one or more relatives served, please indicate how the person(s) who served is (are) related to you. Spouse (IRAQ_SPO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39799.7
1) 110.3
Total398100.0
29) If one or more relatives served, please indicate how the person(s) who served is (are) related to you. Son or daughter (IRAQ_SON)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39398.7
1) Checked51.3
Total398100.0
30) If one or more relatives served, please indicate how the person(s) who served is (are) related to you. Parent (IRAQ_PAR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3980.000.00
31) If one or more relatives served, please indicate how the person(s) who served is (are) related to you. Grandchild (IRAQ_GRA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39298.5
1) Checked61.5
Total398100.0
32) If one or more relatives served, please indicate how the person(s) who served is (are) related to you. Other (IRAQ_OTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked37193.2
1) Checked276.8
Total398100.0
33) How would you rate the way things are going for the United States in the war on terrorism? (RATE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very well246.2
2) Somewhat well18046.6
3) Somewhat poorly8923.1
4) Very poorly7719.9
5) No opinion164.1
Missing12
Total386100.0
34) All in all, do you think the situation in Iraq was worth going to war over, or not? (WRTH_WAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Worth going to war17446.0
2) Not worth going to war16543.7
3) No opinion3910.3
Missing20
Total378100.0
35) Generally speaking, do you think the war in Iraq has been worth …The cost in U.S. military lives? (WRTH_LIV)
 TOTAL%
1) Worth the cost14036.2
2) Not worth the cost20653.2
3) No opinion4110.6
Missing11
Total387100.0
36) Generally speaking, do you think the war in Iraq has been worth … The financial cost to the U.S.? (WRTH_FIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Worth the cost15339.6
2) Not worth the cost19450.3
3) No opinion3910.1
Missing12
Total386100.0
37) Do you think the U.S. is winning the war in Iraq, or do you think the anti-U.S. insurgents in Iraq are winning the war, or is neither side winning the war in Iraq? (US_WIN)
 TOTAL%
1) U.S. winning15038.4
2) Insurgents winning266.6
3) Neither winning19148.8
4) No opinion246.1
Missing7
Total391100.0
38) Do you consider the war in Iraq to be part of the war on terrorism that began on September 11, 2001, or do you consider it to be an entirely separate military action? (PART_911)
 TOTAL%
1) Part of the war on terrorism22957.8
2) Entirely separate military action15037.9
3) No opinion174.3
Missing2
Total396100.0
39) Did you vote in the recent presidential election? (VOTE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38697.5
2) No102.5
Missing2
Total396100.0
40) [IF 'NO' TO VOTE] Why not? Didn't register to vote (VOTE2)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39699.5
1) Checked20.5
Total398100.0
41) [IF 'NO' TO VOTE] Why not? Work/family responsibilities (VOTE3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3980.000.00
42) [IF 'NO' TO VOTE] Why not? My vote doesn't matter (VOTE4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3980.000.00
43) [IF 'NO' TO VOTE] Why not? Did not like any candidate (VOTE5)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39699.5
1) Checked20.5
Total398100.0
44) [IF 'NO' TO VOTE] Why not? Traveling/out of town and did not get absentee ballot (VOTE6)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3980.000.00
45) [IF 'NO' TO VOTE] Why not? Sick/disabled (VOTE7)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3980.000.00
46) [IF 'NO' TO VOTE] Why not? Not eligible to vote (VOTE8)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39599.2
1) Checked30.8
Total398100.0
47) [IF 'NO' TO VOTE] Why not? Other (VOTE9)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39599.2
1) Checked30.8
Total398100.0
48) Did the faith/religion of the presidential candidate influence your vote? (F_VOTE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, a lot7619.5
2) Yes, some8922.9
3) Yes, but only a little5614.4
4) No16341.9
5) Did not vote51.3
Missing9
Total389100.0
49) [If F_VOTE is Yes], in what ways? I voted for a candidate because his religious beliefs were congruent with mine. (F_VOTEA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked29774.6
1) Checked10125.4
Total398100.0
50) [If F_VOTE is Yes], in what ways? I voted for a candidate because I was impressed with his religious beliefs. (F_VOTEB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked29674.4
1) Checked10225.6
Total398100.0
51) [If F_VOTE is Yes], in what ways? I voted for a candidate because I was impressed with how he lived his faith. (F_VOTEC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked25965.1
1) Checked13934.9
Total398100.0
52) [If F_VOTE is Yes], in what ways? I voted for a candidate because I thought he had the stronger faith. (F_VOTED)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked29674.4
1) Checked10225.6
Total398100.0
53) [If F_VOTE is Yes], in what ways? I voted for a candidate because one of his positions was congruent with my beliefs. (F_VOTEE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked29273.4
1) Checked10626.6
Total398100.0
54) [If F_VOTE is Yes], in what ways? I voted against a candidate because his religion/beliefs were contrary with mine. (F_VOTEAA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked35990.2
1) Checked399.8
Total398100.0
55) [If F_VOTE is Yes], in what ways? I voted against a candidate because of his lack of values. (F_VOTEBA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked31178.1
1) Checked8721.9
Total398100.0
56) [If F_VOTE is Yes], in what ways? I voted against a candidate because one of his positions was contrary to my beliefs. (F_VOTECA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked32481.4
1) Checked7418.6
Total398100.0
57) [If F_VOTE is Yes], in what ways? I voted against a candidate because his religious beliefs were too conservative. (F_VOTEDA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked36792.2
1) Checked317.8
Total398100.0
58) [If F_VOTE is Yes], in what ways? I voted against a candidate because his religious beliefs were too liberal. (F_VOTEEA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked34686.9
1) Checked5213.1
Total398100.0
59) [If F_VOTE is Yes], in what ways? I voted for or against a candidate for other reasons. (F_VOTEOT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked37093.0
1) Checked287.0
Total398100.0
60) Do you think it is appropriate for pastors to use the pulpit to …encourage people to vote? (ENCOURAG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, always24060.9
2) Yes, occasionally10025.4
3) Yes, rarely194.8
4) No, never317.9
5) No opinion41.0
Missing4
Total394100.0
61) Do you think it is appropriate for pastors to use the pulpit to …discuss political issues factually? (POL_FACT)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, always3910.0
2) Yes, occasionally13133.7
3) Yes, rarely9223.7
4) No, never12030.8
5) No opinion71.8
Missing9
Total389100.0
62) Do you think it is appropriate for pastors to use the pulpit to …discuss political issues in a partisan way? (POL_PART)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, always71.8
2) Yes, occasionally307.7
3) Yes, rarely358.9
4) No, never31179.3
5) No opinion92.3
Missing6
Total392100.0
63) Do you think it is appropriate for pastors to use the pulpit to …argue for or against a candidate for political office? (ARGUE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, always51.3
2) Yes, occasionally123.1
3) Yes, rarely246.1
4) No, never33986.7
5) No opinion112.8
Missing7
Total391100.0
64) Did your congregation in 2004 make any effort to …help people register to vote? (CON_REGI)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5012.8
2) No20452.2
3) Don't know13735.0
Missing7
Total391100.0
65) Did your congregation in 2004 make any effort to …help people get to the polls on November 2? (CON_POLL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes4912.6
2) No18948.5
3) Don't know15239.0
Missing8
Total390100.0
66) Did your congregation in 2004 make any effort to …inform people about particular issues in the presidential election? (CON_INFO)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5514.1
2) No21755.6
3) Don't know11830.3
Missing8
Total390100.0
67) Did your congregation in 2004 make any effort to …support a particular candidate? (CON_SUPP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes71.8
2) No28573.1
3) Don't know9825.1
Missing8
Total390100.0
68) Do you think churches and religious groups have too much or too little power and influence in Washington? (POWER)
 TOTAL%
1) Too much7920.3
2) Too little10928.0
3) About the right amount12431.9
4) No opinion7719.8
Missing9
Total389100.0
69) At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing on American life or losing its influence? (INFLUEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Increasing influence16842.6
2) Losing influence12030.5
3) Staying about the same8621.8
4) No opinion205.1
Missing4
Total394100.0
70) Survey form used (FORM)
 TOTAL%
1) Paper33684.4
2) Web6215.6
Total398100.0
71) Sample (SAMPLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Members398100.0
Total398100.0
72) Identification Number (CODE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total396991.91574.42
73) How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? (YRMEM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total38820.1816.93
74) [If YRMEM = 0] How many months have you been a member of congregation? (MONMEM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total117.912.07
75) How far do you live from your congregation? (MILES)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3899.1554.49
76) Don't know number of members (NONUMMEM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked33885.4
1) Checked5814.6
Missing2
Total396100.0
77) What is the approximate number of members in your congregation? (NUMMEM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total294730.30812.61
78) Have you ever been ordained an elder in the Presbyterian Church? (ORDELDER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16642.5
2) No22557.5
Missing7
Total391100.0
79) [IF ORDELDER is 1] Are you serving now on session? (ELDERSER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes209.0
2) No20291.0
Missing176
Total222100.0
80) Have you ever been ordained a deacon in the Presbyterian Church? (ORDDEACN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes13434.4
2) No25665.6
Missing8
Total390100.0
81) [If ORDDEACN is 1] Are you currently serving on the board of deacons? (DECONSER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes179.1
2) No16990.9
Missing212
Total186100.0
82) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church?: Chair of congregational committee or task force (POSCHAIR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked37293.9
1) Checked246.1
Missing2
Total396100.0
83) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church?: Member of congregational committee or task force (POSCONGR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked30176.0
1) Checked9524.0
Missing2
Total396100.0
84) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church?: Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force (POSPRESB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked37895.5
1) Checked184.5
Missing2
Total396100.0
85) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church?: Officer of men's, women's, or youth group (OFFICER)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked35489.4
1) Checked4210.6
Missing2
Total396100.0
86) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church?: Member of men's, women's, or youth group (POSMEMBR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked29975.5
1) Checked9724.5
Missing2
Total396100.0
87) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church?: Organist or choir director (POSORGAN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39198.7
1) Checked51.3
Missing2
Total396100.0
88) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church?: Member of choir (POSCHOIR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked33584.6
1) Checked6115.4
Missing2
Total396100.0
89) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church?: Church School or Sunday School teacher/leader (POSTEACH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked32882.8
1) Checked6817.2
Missing2
Total396100.0
90) Which category describes your current paid employment? (check all that apply): Other (POSOTHR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked29474.2
1) Checked10225.8
Missing2
Total396100.0
91) How often do you generally attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (WORSHIP)
 TOTAL%
1) Never20.5
2) Less than once a year20.5
3) Once or twice a year61.5
4) Several times a year184.6
5) Once a month225.6
6) Two to three times a month6616.8
7) Nearly every week16542.0
8) Every week11228.5
Missing5
Total393100.0
92) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you: attended programs or events at your church (besides worship; if you attended Sunday or Church School include those hours here.)? (HREVENT)
 TOTAL%
1) 0 Hours8722.3
2) 1-2 Hours7820.0
3) 3-5 Hours9424.1
4) 6-10 Hours7419.0
5) 11-20 Hours4311.0
6) More than 20 Hours143.6
Missing8
Total390100.0
93) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you: given volunteer time at your church to teach, lead, serve on a committee, or help with some program or event? (HRVOLUNT)
 TOTAL%
1) 0 Hours13033.3
2) 1-2 Hours9724.9
3) 3-5 Hours6917.7
4) 6-10 Hours5614.4
5) 11-20 Hours235.9
6) More than 20 Hours153.8
Missing8
Total390100.0
94) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you: participated in religious events, programs, or groups sponsored by a church or other religious organization which took place in a home or other facility away from your church? (HRRELG)
 TOTAL%
1) 0 Hours21254.6
2) 1-2 Hours9123.5
3) 3-5 Hours4411.3
4) 6-10 Hours266.7
5) 11-20 Hours51.3
6) More than 20 Hours102.6
Missing10
Total388100.0
95) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you: given volunteer time, apart from church programs, to help the less fortunate or to help make your own community a better place to live (e.g., through volunteer or committee work)? (HRCOMVOL)
 TOTAL%
1) 0 Hours14738.3
2) 1-2 Hours9123.7
3) 3-5 Hours7118.5
4) 6-10 Hours4712.2
5) 11-20 Hours123.1
6) More than 20 Hours164.2
Missing14
Total384100.0
96) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities?: Read the Bible privately (BIBLEPRI)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily6617.6
2) Several times a week4913.1
3) Weekly4110.9
4) Several times a month4411.7
5) Once a month308.0
6) Several times a year7018.7
7) Once a year or less4812.8
8) Never277.2
Missing23
Total375100.0
97) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities?: Read Bible with family or friends (BIBLEOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily113.1
2) Several times a week92.5
3) Weekly4412.4
4) Several times a month298.1
5) Once a month226.2
6) Several times a year5214.6
7) Once a year or less5214.6
8) Never13738.5
Missing42
Total356100.0
98) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities?: Attend a Bible study group (BIBLESTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily30.8
2) Several times a week72.0
3) Weekly7320.7
4) Several times a month236.5
5) Once a month298.2
6) Several times a year226.2
7) Once a year or less3810.8
8) Never15844.8
Missing45
Total353100.0
99) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities?: Pray privately (PRAYPRI)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily24663.9
2) Several times a week7018.2
3) Weekly164.2
4) Several times a month256.5
5) Once a month41.0
6) Several times a year174.4
7) Once a year or less41.0
8) Never30.8
Missing13
Total385100.0
100) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities?: Pray with family or friends (PRAYOTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily8523.1
2) Several times a week4211.4
3) Weekly5514.9
4) Several times a month328.7
5) Once a month154.1
6) Several times a year5214.1
7) Once a year or less154.1
8) Never7219.6
Missing30
Total368100.0
101) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities?: Attend a prayer group (PRAYGRP)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily30.9
2) Several times a week61.7
3) Weekly226.3
4) Several times a month133.7
5) Once a month92.6
6) Several times a year205.7
7) Once a year or less4312.3
8) Never23466.9
Missing48
Total350100.0
102) Did you belong to any other churches before the one you now belong to? (BEFORE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30678.5
2) No8421.5
Missing8
Total390100.0
103) What denomination was the church you belonged to immediately prior to the church you are now a member of? (DENBEFOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist3411.0
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)103.2
3) Episcopal144.5
4) Lutheran216.8
5) Methodist3812.3
6) Presbyterian14045.2
7) Other Presbyterian82.6
8) Reformed51.6
9) Roman Catholic92.9
10) UCC175.5
11) Nondenominational10.3
12) Other134.2
Missing88
Total310100.0
104) In what religious denomination were you raised? (Check only one box. If you were part of more than one denomination as a child, answer by putting a check by the one that influenced you the most.) (DENRAISE)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist4912.5
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)102.6
3) Episcopal123.1
4) Lutheran215.4
5) Methodist5313.5
6) Presbyterian16742.6
7) Other Presbyterian41.0
8) Reformed102.6
9) Roman Catholic174.3
10) UCC143.6
11) Nondenominational41.0
12) None92.3
13) Other225.6
Missing6
Total392100.0
105) How old were you when you first began attending a Presbyterian church? (AGEPCUSE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total38620.0017.44
106) Which of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (ISSUES)
 TOTAL%
1) Very conservative215.4
2) Conservative13434.3
3) Moderate16341.7
4) Liberal5614.3
5) Very liberal174.3
Missing7
Total391100.0
107) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Him as a personal savior? (JESUS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes23058.7
2) No16241.3
Missing6
Total392100.0
108) Would you say you have had a conversion experience-that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (EXPERIEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16642.8
2) No22257.2
Missing10
Total388100.0
109) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BIBLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Word of God taken literally word for word4311.1
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context14737.8
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings15840.6
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us359.0
5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book41.0
7) Don't know20.5
Missing9
Total389100.0
110) The account of Creation presented in Genesis: (GENESIS2)
 TOTAL%
1) Is literally true, exactly as we find it in the Bible-that is, it took six twenty-four-hour periods for God to create the world246.3
2) Is a true account of how God created the world19451.2
3) Reflects human feelings about how the world might have been created16142.5
Missing19
Total379100.0
111) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (OWNBELIE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree379.6
2) Agree11429.5
3) Not sure6015.5
4) Disagree15139.1
5) Strongly disagree246.2
Missing12
Total386100.0
112) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (EQUALLY)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree225.7
2) Agree8622.3
3) Not sure8121.0
4) Disagree11630.1
5) Strongly disagree8121.0
Missing12
Total386100.0
113) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: There is a life beyond death. (LIFE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree24262.2
2) Agree9123.4
3) Not sure4712.1
4) Disagree71.8
5) Strongly disagree20.5
Missing9
Total389100.0
114) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The only absolute truth for humankind is in Jesus Christ. (TRUTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15439.9
2) Agree10527.2
3) Not sure7619.7
4) Disagree4110.6
5) Strongly disagree102.6
Missing12
Total386100.0
115) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Jesus will return to Earth someday. (EARTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16742.9
2) Agree9323.9
3) Not sure9825.2
4) Disagree215.4
5) Strongly disagree102.6
Missing9
Total389100.0
116) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Only followers of Jesus can be saved. (FOLLOWER)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8421.9
2) Agree8221.4
3) Not sure8321.6
4) Disagree9023.4
5) Strongly disagree4511.7
Missing14
Total384100.0
117) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: It is important to share faith with other people. (SHARE)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree11629.8
2) Agree20953.7
3) Not sure379.5
4) Disagree266.7
5) Strongly disagree10.3
Missing9
Total389100.0
118) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The Devil (Satan) really exists. (DEVIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12532.1
2) Agree12632.3
3) Not sure7820.0
4) Disagree4411.3
5) Strongly disagree174.4
Missing8
Total390100.0
119) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Jesus was born of a virgin. (VIRGIN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree15239.7
2) Agree13334.7
3) Not sure6015.7
4) Disagree246.3
5) Strongly disagree143.7
Missing15
Total383100.0
120) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: We should respect other world religions and quit trying to impose Christianity on them. (RESPECT)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree5013.1
2) Agree12632.9
3) Not sure8421.9
4) Disagree9023.5
5) Strongly disagree338.6
Missing15
Total383100.0
121) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: There is a heaven. (HEAVEN)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22056.0
2) Agree13233.6
3) Not sure338.4
4) Disagree30.8
5) Strongly disagree51.3
Missing5
Total393100.0
122) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: There is a hell. (HELL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree16141.3
2) Agree11329.0
3) Not sure8622.1
4) Disagree153.8
5) Strongly disagree153.8
Missing8
Total390100.0
123) What is your sex? (SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Female23359.0
2) Male16241.0
Missing3
Total395100.0
124) What is your present age? (AGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total39458.7615.82
125) Which of the categories below most closely describes the place in which you currently live? (LIVE)
 TOTAL%
1) In open country, but not on a farm338.4
2) On a farm112.8
3) Small city-town10326.2
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)5714.5
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city4010.2
6) In a large city (over 250,000)4611.7
7) In a suburb near a large city10326.2
Missing5
Total393100.0
126) What is your present marital status? (MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married31079.5
2) Not married8020.5
Missing8
Total390100.0
127) If not currently married, have you ever been married? (MARRY)
 TOTAL%
1) No, never married2530.1
2) Yes, am now widowed3744.6
3) Yes, am now divorced1821.7
4) Yes, both widowed and divorced33.6
Missing315
Total83100.0
128) If currently married, have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREMARRY)
 TOTAL%
1) No24680.9
2) Yes, was widowed82.6
3) Yes, was divorced4715.5
4) Yes, both widowed & divorced31.0
Missing94
Total304100.0
129) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved), and his or her current religious affiliation. (SFAITH)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist3912.6
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)103.2
3) Episcopal103.2
4) Lutheran196.1
5) Methodist4915.8
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA9029.0
8) Reformed61.9
9) Roman Catholic4514.5
10) UCC103.2
11) Non-denominational20.6
12) None51.6
13) Other258.1
Missing88
Total310100.0
130) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife is currently in (if more than one, select the one in which she or he is most involved) (SFAITH2)
 TOTAL%
1) Baptist20.7
3) Episcopal20.7
4) Lutheran10.3
5) Methodist20.7
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA25387.2
7) Other Presbyterian10.3
8) Reformed00.0
9) Roman Catholic103.4
10) UCC20.7
11) Non-denominational10.3
12) None144.8
13) Other20.7
Missing108
Total290100.0
131) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (SWORSHP)
 TOTAL%
1) Never62.1
2) Less than once a year72.4
3) About once-twice a year238.0
4) Several times a year196.6
5) About once a month186.3
6) Two to three times a month3211.1
7) Nearly every week10938.0
8) Every week7325.4
Missing111
Total287100.0
132) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at another congregation? (SWORSHP2)
 TOTAL%
1) Never2940.3
2) Less than once a year68.3
3) About once-twice a year1318.1
4) Several times a year1115.3
5) About once a month22.8
6) Two to three times a month22.8
7) Nearly every week45.6
8) Every week56.9
Missing326
Total72100.0
133) Please indicate your employment status: employed full-time (FULL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked27769.9
1) Checked11930.1
Missing2
Total396100.0
134) Please indicate your employment status: employed part-time (PART)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked35589.6
1) Checked4110.4
Missing2
Total396100.0
135) Please indicate your employment status: self-employed (SELF)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked37193.7
1) Checked256.3
Missing2
Total396100.0
136) Please indicate your employment status: unemployed (UNEMPLOY)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39198.7
1) Checked51.3
Missing2
Total396100.0
137) Please indicate your employment status: retired (RETIRED)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked23659.6
1) Checked16040.4
Missing2
Total396100.0
138) Please indicate your employment status: full-time homemaker (HOMEMAK)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked35790.2
1) Checked399.8
Missing2
Total396100.0
139) Please indicate your employment status: student (STUDENT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked38597.2
1) Checked112.8
Missing2
Total396100.0
140) Please indicate your employment status: other (EMPL_OTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked38898.0
1) Checked82.0
Missing2
Total396100.0
141) If married, please indicate the employment status of your spouse: Full-time (SFULL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked28171.0
1) Checked11529.0
Missing2
Total396100.0
142) If married, please indicate the employment status of your spouse: Part-employed (SPART)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked37594.7
1) Checked215.3
Missing2
Total396100.0
143) If married, please indicate the employment status of your spouse: Self-employed (SSELF)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked37193.7
1) Checked256.3
Missing2
Total396100.0
144) If married, please indicate the employment status of your spouse: Unemployed (SUNEMPLY)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39499.5
1) Checked20.5
Missing2
Total396100.0
145) If married, please indicate the employment status of your spouse: Retired (SRETIRED)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked29975.5
1) Checked9724.5
Missing2
Total396100.0
146) If married, please indicate the employment status of your spouse: Full-time homemaker (SHOMEMAK)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked36391.7
1) Checked338.3
Missing2
Total396100.0
147) If married, please indicate the employment status of your spouse: Student (SSTUDENT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39499.5
1) Checked20.5
Missing2
Total396100.0
148) If married, please indicate the employment status of your spouse: Other (SOTHER)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39599.7
1) Checked10.3
Missing2
Total396100.0
149) Indicate average hours worked per week (HRWK)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total22035.5019.12
150) If your husband or wife is: employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours worked per week over the last year (SHRWK)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18938.2419.31
151) What is the highest level of education completed by you? (EDU)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than eight years10.3
3) Some high school61.6
4) High school diploma3910.5
5) Some college7219.4
6) Graduated from college9826.3
7) Some graduate work4311.6
8) Graduate degree11330.4
Missing26
Total372100.0
152) If married, what is the highest level of education completed by your spouse? (SEDU)
 TOTAL%
3) Some high school51.7
4) High school diploma4113.8
5) Some college5317.8
6) Graduated from college8729.3
7) Some graduate work248.1
8) Graduate degree8729.3
Missing101
Total297100.0
153) How many children do you have? (If none, write 0.) Include any legally adopted children; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted. (CHILDREN)
 TOTAL%
0) None4912.4
1) 1328.1
2) 216642.1
3) 39022.8
4) 4399.9
5) 5133.3
6) 641.0
7) 710.3
Missing4
Total394100.0
154) How many persons, including yourself, live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (PERSONS)
 TOTAL%
1) I live alone.4711.9
2) Two of us21855.1
3) Three of us5513.9
4) Four of us5413.6
5) Five of us153.8
6) Six of us30.8
7) Seven or more of us20.5
8) Not applicable20.5
Missing2
Total396100.0
155) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: under six years of age? (AGE6)
 TOTAL%
0) None9777.6
1) 11411.2
2) 2118.8
3) 321.6
4) 410.8
Missing273
Total125100.0
156) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: six to twelve years of age? (AGE12)
 TOTAL%
0) None9564.2
1) 13725.0
2) 2149.5
3) 321.4
Missing250
Total148100.0
157) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: thirteen to seventeen years of age? (AGE17)
 TOTAL%
0) None9262.6
1) 14027.2
2) 2138.8
3) 321.4
Missing251
Total147100.0
158) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: eighteen to twenty-four years of age? (AGE24)
 TOTAL%
0) None9179.1
1) 11815.7
2) 243.5
3) 321.7
4) 400.0
Missing283
Total115100.0
159) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: twenty-five years of age and over? (AGE25)
 TOTAL%
0) None71.8
1) 15013.1
2) 230680.3
3) 3174.5
4) 410.3
5) 500.0
Missing17
Total381100.0
160) From the list below, select the choice which best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (PEOPLE)
 TOTAL%
1) A single adult, living alone4211.0
2) A single parent, living with one or more children153.9
3) Married, no kids19751.4
4) A married couple, living with one or more children11229.2
5) Some other arrangement174.4
Missing15
Total383100.0
161) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican or other? (POLITIC)
 TOTAL%
1) Democrat10627.2
2) Independent5814.9
3) Republican21855.9
4) Other82.1
Missing8
Total390100.0
162) How often do you access the internet? (INTERNET)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/more often19650.0
2) Few times a week7318.6
3) Once a week123.1
4) Less than weekly348.7
5) Never7719.6
Missing6
Total392100.0
163) How often do you send and receive e-mail? (EMAIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily/more often20051.0
2) Few times a week7519.1
3) Once a week123.1
4) Less than weekly348.7
5) Never7118.1
Missing6
Total392100.0
164) What is your race or origin? (check all that apply): white or Caucasian (RACE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked112.8
1) Checked38597.2
Missing2
Total396100.0
165) What is your race or origin? (check all that apply): black or African American (RACE2)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39098.5
1) Checked61.5
Missing2
Total396100.0
166) Race: Indian or Alaska native (RACE3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3960.000.00
167) What is your race or origin? (check all that apply): Asian or Pacific Islander (RACE4)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39599.7
1) Checked10.3
Missing2
Total396100.0
168) What is your race or origin? (check all that apply): Hispanic, Latino/a, Spanish origin (RACE5)
 TOTAL%
0) Not checked39499.5
1) Checked20.5
Missing2
Total396100.0
169) What is your race or origin? (check all that apply): some other race (RACE6)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3960.000.00
170) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2001? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than $10,00051.4
2) $10,000-$14,99941.1
3) $15,000-$19,99982.2
4) $20,000-$29,999256.9
5) $30,000-$39,999339.1
6) $40,000-$49,999349.4
7) $50,000-$59,999369.9
8) $60,000-$69,999308.3
9) $70,000-$79,999246.6
10) $80,000-$89,999236.4
11) $90,000-$99,999287.7
12) $100,000-$124,9994111.3
13) $125,000-$149,999318.6
14) $150,000 or more4011.0
Missing36
Total362100.0
171) Did you or any other family member in your household fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (PLEDGE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes32382.4
2) No6516.6
3) Don't know41.0
Missing6
Total392100.0
172) Did you contribute to your congregation? (GIVING)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes37196.6
2) No133.4
Missing14
Total384100.0
173) Write your best estimate of the amount given to regular giving: (AMTGIVE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total33417,521.71121,330.02
174) During the last twelve months, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church? (CAPCAMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16947.6
2) No18652.4
Missing43
Total355100.0
175) Write your best estimate of the amount given to special capital campaign: (SPECIALG)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total15533,598.20177,029.54
176) During the last twelve months, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the denomination-wide special offerings-One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy? (SPECIALA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes30782.1
2) No6717.9
Missing24
Total374100.0
177) Write your best estimate of the amount given to special appeal: (AMTSPEC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total27732,705.60177,582.17
178) Did you contribute to any other religious causes? (OUTPCUSA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes16746.1
2) No19553.9
Missing36
Total362100.0
179) Write your best estimate of the amount given to all religious causes: (ALLCAUSE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total16531,004.81171,822.80
180) During the last twelve months, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes? (NONRELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes34891.8
2) No318.2
Missing19
Total379100.0
181) Write your best estimate of the amount given to non-religious causes: (AMTNOREL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total31426,532.57157,666.60
182) Survey form (SURVEY2)
 TOTAL%
1) Paper37694.9
2) Web205.1
Missing2
Total396100.0
183) State (STATE)
184) Total number of members (TOTMEM01)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total395729.32774.22
185) Region (REGION)
 TOTAL%
1) Northeast7218.2
2) Midwest12130.6
3) South13333.6
4) West7017.7
Missing2
Total396100.0
186) What is your present age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than 404812.2
2) 40-496817.3
3) 50-6412130.7
4) 65+15739.8
Missing4
Total394100.0
187) What is your sex? (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Female23359.0
2) Male16241.0
Missing3
Total395100.0
188) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican or other? (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)
 TOTAL%
1) Democrat10627.2
2) Independent5814.9
3) Republican21855.9
4) Other82.1
Missing8
Total390100.0
189) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2001? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than $20,000174.7
2) $20K - $49,9999225.4
3) $50K - $99,99914139.0
4) $100K+11230.9
Missing36
Total362100.0
190) Region (for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)
 TOTAL%
1) Northeast7218.2
2) Midwest12130.6
3) South13333.6
4) West7017.7
Missing2
Total396100.0

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