Religion

Would you call yourself a strong (PREFERENCE NAMED IN RELIG) or a not very strong (PREFERENCE NAMED IN RELIG)?

Do you believe there is a life after death?

A. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?

About how often do you pray? USE CATEGORIES AS PROBES.

a. The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word .....1nb. The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word ..... .2nc.The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by men ......3

Do you consider religion to be an important part of your life, or not?

I know God really exists and I have no doubts about it...........................6

(IF RELIGION IS IMPORTANT: ) Would you say that (1996-LATER: Would you say your) religion provides some guidance in your day-to-day living, quite a bit of guidance, or a great deal of guidance in your day-to- day living (1996-LATER: ‘life’)?

There are many different ways of picturing God. We'd like to know the kinds of images you are most likely to associate with God. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of God between the two contrasting images? (HAND CARD AE) The first set of contrasting images shows Mother at 1 on the scale and Father at 7. If you imagine God as a Mother you would place yourself at 1. If you imagine God as a Father, you would place yourself at 7. If you imagine God as somewhere between Mother and Father, you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. (REPEAT EXAMPLE AS NECESSARY FOR EACH ITEM A-F, SUBSTITUTING IMAGES A-F FOR "MOTHER" AND "FATHER".) Where would you place your image of God on the scale for . . . READ EACH SET OF IMAGES AND CIRCLE ONE CODE FOR EACH.

There are many different ways of picturing God. We'd like to know the kinds of images you are most likely to associate with God. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of God between the two contrasting images? (HAND CARD AE) The first set of contrasting images shows Mother at 1 on the scale and Father at 7. If you imagine God as a Mother you would place yourself at 1. If you imagine God as a Father, you would place yourself at 7. If you imagine God as somewhere between Mother and Father, you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. (REPEAT EXAMPLE AS NECESSARY FOR EACH ITEM A-F, SUBSTITUTING IMAGES A-F FOR "MOTHER" AND "FATHER".) Where would you place your image of God on the scale for . . . READ EACH SET OF IMAGES AND CIRCLE ONE CODE FOR EACH.

There are many different ways of picturing God. We'd like to know the kinds of images you are most likely to associate with God. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of God between the two contrasting images? (HAND CARD AE) The first set of contrasting images shows Mother at 1 on the scale and Father at 7. If you imagine God as a Mother you would place yourself at 1. If you imagine God as a Father, you would place yourself at 7. If you imagine God as somewhere between Mother and Father, you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. (REPEAT EXAMPLE AS NECESSARY FOR EACH ITEM A-F, SUBSTITUTING IMAGES A-F FOR "MOTHER" AND "FATHER".) Where would you place your image of God on the scale for . . . READ EACH SET OF IMAGES AND CIRCLE ONE CODE FOR EACH.

There are many different ways of picturing God. We'd like to know the kinds of images you are most likely to associate with God. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of God between the two contrasting images? (HAND CARD AE) The first set of contrasting images shows Mother at 1 on the scale and Father at 7. If you imagine God as a Mother you would place yourself at 1. If you imagine God as a Father, you would place yourself at 7. If you imagine God as somewhere between Mother and Father, you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. (REPEAT EXAMPLE AS NECESSARY FOR EACH ITEM A-F, SUBSTITUTING IMAGES A-F FOR "MOTHER" AND "FATHER".) Where would you place your image of God on the scale for . . . READ EACH SET OF IMAGES AND CIRCLE ONE CODE FOR EACH.

Christian fundamentalists – thermometer

Please look at page [page] of the booklet. Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? You can just give me the number of your choice. (STATEMENTS SHOWN TO R)

How often do you take part in the activities and organizations of a church or place of worship other than attending services?

Would you call yourself a born-again Christian, that is, have you personally had a conversion experience related to Jesus Christ?

To what extent do you consider yourself a religious person? Are you . . .

To what extent do you consider yourself a spiritual person? Are you . . .

Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Jesus Christ as his or her savior?

(READ EACH SET AND CIRCLE ONE CODE FOR EACH)

We are interested in what American Catholics think about religious matters. please select the answer from this card that comes closest to your own personal opinion about the following statement: Under certain conditions, the pope is infallible when he speaks on matters of faith and morals.

How often do you attend church or religious services?

Which of the following views comes closest to your opinion on the issue of school prayer? [1996-LATER: Just give me the number of your choice] (RESPONDENT BOOKLET SHOWN TO R)] Do you favor that choice strongly or not strongly?

Which of the following views comes closest to your opinion on the issue of school prayer? [1996-LATER: Just give me the number of your choice] (RESPONDENT BOOKLET SHOWN TO R)

How close do you feel to God most of the time? Would you say extremely close, somewhat close, not very close, or not close at all?

Here are four statements about the Bible and I’d like you to tell me which is closest to your own view. (STATEMENTS SHOWN TO R)

Did you ever have a religious or spiritual experience that changed your life?

Has there ever been a turning point in your life when you made a new and personal commitment to religion?

A. When you were growing up, how often did your mother (MOTHER SUBSTITUTE) attend religious services?

Which best describes your beliefs about God?

E. Felt as though you were very close to a powerful, spiritual force that seemed to lift you out of yourself.

Have you been interested enough in this to favor one side over the other? (IF YES) Which do you think–schools should be allowed to start each day with a prayer or religion does not belong in the schools?

People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, how often do you pray?

F. God's will

B. Talk to a minister, priest, rabbi or other religious leader

Do you think that churches and religious organizations in this country have too much power or too little power?

A. Life after death

Would you describe yourself as. . .

When you were a child, how often did your mother attend religious services?

And what about when you were around 11 or 12, how often did you attend religious services then?

A. There is a God who concerns Himself with every human being personally.

B. Religious leaders should not try to influence how people vote in elections.

C. To me, life is meaningful only because God exists.

When you were a child, how often did your father attend religious services?

E. Religious miracles

Now thinking about the present, about how often do you pray?

D. Hell

C. Heaven

I try hard to carry my religious beliefs over into all my other dealings in life.

A. Those who violate God's rules must be punished.

D. Felt as though you were really in touch with someone who had died.

A. People picture life after death in many different ways. We'd like to know how you think of life after death. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of life after death. Look at the first set of contrasting images. If you think that life after death is "A life like the one here on earth only better," you would place yourself at 1. If you think it is "A life without many things which make our present life enjoyable" you would place yourself at 7. If you think it is somewhere between these two you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Where would you place your images of life after death for . . .?

(USE CATEGORIES AS PROBES, IF NECESSARY.)

A. People picture life after death in many different ways. We'd like to know how you think of life after death. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of life after death. Look at the first set of contrasting images. If you think that life after death is "A life like the one here on earth only better," you would place yourself at 1. If you think it is "A life without many things which make our present life enjoyable" you would place yourself at 7. If you think it is somewhere between these two you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Where would you place your images of life after death for . . .?

A. People picture life after death in many different ways. We'd like to know how you think of life after death. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of life after death. Look at the first set of contrasting images. If you think that life after death is "A life like the one here on earth only better," you would place yourself at 1. If you think it is "A life without many things which make our present life enjoyable" you would place yourself at 7. If you think it is somewhere between these two you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Where would you place your images of life after death for . . .?

Would you call yourself a strong (PREFERENCE NAMED IN RELIG) or a not very strong (PREFERENCE NAMED IN RELIG)?

C. The U.S. would be a better country if religion had less influence.

Would you call yourself a strong (PREFERENCE NAMED IN RELIG) or a not very strong (PREFERENCE NAMED IN RELIG)?

C.) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man.

C.) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man.

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?

Do you believe there is a life after death?

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling?

Do you believe there is a life after death?

B. People with very strong religious beliefs are often too intolerant of others.

A. Looking around the world, religions bring more conflict than peace.

Has there ever been a turning point in your life when you became less commited to religion?

D. Religious leaders should not try to influence government decisions.

Were there any groups concerned with moral or religious issues that tried to encourage you to vote in a particular way?

Please check one box to show which statement is closest to your views.

Was information about candidates, parties, or political issues made available in your place of worship before the election?

A. How many years did you attend religious schools?

About how much do you contribute to your religion every year (not including school tuition)?

B. Felt as though you were in touch with someone when they were far away from you.

C. Seen events that happened at a great distance as they were happening.

d. The Bible was written by men who lived so long ago that it is worth very little today......4

There are many different ways of picturing God. We'd like to know the kinds of images you are most likely to associate with God. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of God between the two contrasting images? (HAND CARD AE) The first set of contrasting images shows Mother at 1 on the scale and Father at 7. If you imagine God as a Mother you would place yourself at 1. If you imagine God as a Father, you would place yourself at 7. If you imagine God as somewhere between Mother and Father, you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. (REPEAT EXAMPLE AS NECESSARY FOR EACH ITEM A-F, SUBSTITUTING IMAGES A-F FOR "MOTHER" AND "FATHER".) Where would you place your image of God on the scale for . . . READ EACH SET OF IMAGES AND CIRCLE ONE CODE FOR EACH.

There are many different ways of picturing God. We'd like to know the kinds of images you are most likely to associate with God. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of God between the two contrasting images? (HAND CARD AE) The first set of contrasting images shows Mother at 1 on the scale and Father at 7. If you imagine God as a Mother you would place yourself at 1. If you imagine God as a Father, you would place yourself at 7. If you imagine God as somewhere between Mother and Father, you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. (REPEAT EXAMPLE AS NECESSARY FOR EACH ITEM A-F, SUBSTITUTING IMAGES A-F FOR "MOTHER" AND "FATHER".) Where would you place your image of God on the scale for . . . READ EACH SET OF IMAGES AND CIRCLE ONE CODE FOR EACH.

D. Having faith in God.

Would you say…

B. ...that practicing a religion helps people to make friends?

Do you agree or disagree with the following...I have my own way of connecting with God without churches or religious services.

For religious reasons do you have in your home a shrine, altar, or a religious object on display such as an icon, menorah, or crucifix?

C. ...that practicing a religion helps people to gain comfort in times of trouble and sorrow?

What best describes you:

C. ...in the supernatural powers of deceased ancestors?

A. Would you accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from yours marrying a relative of yours? Would you say…

C. A church or other religious organization

Next, I will give you a list of types of groups or organizations in which people sometimes participate. (Have you/Has NAME) participated in any of these groups during the last 12 months, that is since November 2012: A church, synagogue, mosque, or other religious institution or organization, NOT COUNTING (your/his/her) attendance.

(Do you/Does someone in your household) belong to a synagogue, temple, minyan, or high holiday congregation?

Did you have a (bar/bat) mitzvah when you were a child?

B. Religious leaders. (Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?)

Which of the following statements come closest to your own views:

A. I feel God's presence.

C. I feel deep inner peace or harmony.

F. I am spiritually touched by the beauty of creation.

On what day or days do you attend religious services during the last seven days? (PROBE, ASK UNTIL "NO" IS GIVEN: "Did you attend religious services on any other days during the last seven days?")

B. Birth of a child

Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?

C. Attend some other type of religious event or meeting (e.g. prayer breakfasts, Bible study groups, choir practices, church sponsored lectures, adult fellowship meetings)?

On what day or days do you attend religious services during the last seven days? (PROBE, ASK UNTIL "NO" IS GIVEN: "Did you attend religious services on any other days during the last seven days?")

C. To follow faithfully the teachings of their church or synagogue.

3. Third Person Member of Respondent's Congregation

No….…................................2

A. Death in the family

B. Personal suffering

A. Evil in the world

When you were growing up, did you attend Sunday school or religious instruction classes regularly, most of the time, some of the time, or never?

On what day or days do you attend religious services during the last seven days? (PROBE, ASK UNTIL "NO" IS GIVEN: "Did you attend religious services on any other days during the last seven days?")

On what day or days do you attend religious services during the last seven days? (PROBE, ASK UNTIL "NO" IS GIVEN: "Did you attend religious services on any other days during the last seven days?")

2. Second Mention

On what day or days do you attend religious services during the last seven days? (PROBE, ASK UNTIL "NO" IS GIVEN: "Did you attend religious services on any other days during the last seven days?")

About how much time per week, in hours and minutes, do you normally spend watching religious shows on television?

3. Third mention

On what day or days do you attend religious services during the last seven days? (PROBE, ASK UNTIL "NO" IS GIVEN: "Did you attend religious services on any other days during the last seven days?")

B. Watch a religious program on television or listen to a religious program on the radio?

A. To attend regularly religious services at church or synagogue.

2. Second Person Member of Respondent's Congregation

On what day or days do you attend religious services during the last seven days? (PROBE, ASK UNTIL "NO" IS GIVEN: "Did you attend religious services on any other days during the last seven days?")

A. Attend a regular, weekly worship service at a church/synagogue (e.g. mass or Sunday morning services). Don't include watching a service on TV or listening to one on the radio.

D. Attend religious services?

• First Person Member of Respondent's Congregation

D. To follow one's conscience even if it means going against what the churches or synagogues say and do.

On what day or days do you attend religious services during the last seven days? (PROBE, ASK UNTIL "NO" IS GIVEN: "Did you attend religious services on any other days during the last seven days?")

B. To believe in God without question or doubt.

• First mention

J. King

K. Liberator

L. Healer

4. A life without many things which make our present life enjoyable.

6. A spiritual life, involving our mind but not our body.

5. A pale, shadowy form of life, hardly life at all.

9. Union with God.

7. A paradise of pleasure and delights.

G. Father

Question

C. Lover

10. Reunion with loved ones.

B. Redeemer

8. A place of loving intellectual communion.

3. A life like the one here on earth only better.

I. Friend

2. A life of intense action.

A. Judge

H. Spouse

• A life of peace and tranquility.

D. Master

E. Mother

The Bible is the highest authority for what I believe.

How important is religion in your life " very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important?

How often R felt a sense of larger meaning in life

How important is religion in your life -- very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important?

How often R felt connected to world around them

How often R felt part of something larger than themselves

Jesus Christ's death on the cross is the only sacrifice that could remove the penalty of my sin.

It is very important for me personally to encourage non-Christians to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Only those who accept Jesus Christ alone as their Savior can achieve eternal salvation.

How well does being a member of your religion describe you?

If someone criticized your religion, to what extent would it feel like a personal insult?

The federal government should advocate Christian values.

When talking about your religion, how often do you say we instead of they?

Governments should not interfere with the attempts of any religion to spread its faith.

In America, religion represents the past and not the future.

In America, religion is just as relevant to life today as it was in the past.

All things considered, people belonging to different religions cannot get along with each other when living close together.

During the last 12 months, have you read or listened to the reading of any holy scripture such as the Bible, Buddhist sutra, Koran, Sruti, Torah, or other religious scripture, not counting any reading that happened during a worship service?

C. Would you call yourself a strong Jew or not a very strong Jew?

A church, synagogue, mosque or other religious institution or organization, NOT COUNTING your attendance at religious services?

B. ...in Nirvana?

Now think about church, synagogue, or other religious settings. Since you turned 18, have you ever found yourself the object of sexual advances or propositions from a minister, priest, rabbi, or other clergyperson or religious leader who was not your spouse or significant other?

B. We must respect all religions. Would you say…

Under certain conditions, the pope is infallible when he speaks on matters of faith and morals.

A. Did this leader say or do anything to try to keep you from telling other people about the relationship?

D. ...that practicing a religion helps people to meet the right kind of people?

With how may different leaders has this happened to you?

A. Was this leader someone to whom you went for counseling?

A. Did you ever tell anyone in a position of authority in your congregation, denomination, or religious group about this experience?

C. Was this leader someone to whom you went for counseling?

B. Have you ever told anyone about this experience?

How often do you take part in the activities and organizations of a church or place of worship other than attending services?

A. ...that practicing a religion helps people to find inner peace and happiness? Would you say…

C. Have you ever told anyone about this experience?

B. Was this leader someone to whom you went for counseling?

A. ...in Reincarnation " being reborn in this world again and again?

B. Would you accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from yours being a candidate of the political party you prefer?

B. Did you ever tell anyone in a position of authority in your congregation, denomination, or religious group about this experience?

A. All religious groups in America should have equal rights. Would you say…

B. Did this leader say or do anything to try to keep you from telling other people about the relationship?

During the last year, did you make some personal sacrifice as an expression of your faith such as by fasting, following a special diet, or giving up some activity during a holy season such as Lent or Ramadan?

C. Did you ever tell anyone in a position of authority in your congregation, denomination, or religious group about this experience?

Did this happen with a leader in a congregation you were yourself attending?

A. Have you ever told anyone about this experience?

Do you know of other people who, as adults, were the object of sexual advances or propositions from a minister, priest, rabbi, or other clergyperson or religious leader in a place you were attending religious services?

C. How many do you think attend religious services regularly? Would you say…

L. How many are you pretty certain attend religious services rarely or never?

A. The statutes and images in Catholic churches are idols.

A. I find strength in my religion or spirituality

Did you change religions because of this experience?

I feel guided by God in the midst of daily activities.

In general, how close do you feel to God?

How many "born-again" experiences have you had?

C. Changed your goals in life

B. Second Mention

Experience a connection to all of life

I feel God's love for me, through others.

A. Altered your outlook on life?

IF RELEXPER = yes and RELEXP = no, READ: Thinking of the "turning point in your life when you made a new and personal commitment to religion," how many such experiences have you had? READ IF NEEDED: THAT IS ON HOW MANY DIFFERENT OCCASIONS DID THIS OCCUR? IF RELEXPER = no and RELEXP = yes, READ: Thinking of the "religious or spiritual experience that changed your life," how many such experiences have you had? READ IF NEEDED: THAT IS ON HOW MANY DIFFERENT OCCASIONS DID THIS OCCUR? IF RELEXPER = yes and RELEXP = yes, READ: Thinking of the "turning point in your life when you made a new and personal commitment to religion," and the "religious or spiritual experience that changed your life," how many such experiences have you had? READ IF NEEDED: THAT IS ON HOW MANY DIFFERENT OCCASIONS DID THIS OCCUR?

B. Catholic rosaries and holy medals are superstitious.

D. Positively affected your relations with other people

During worship, or at other times when connecting with God, I feel joy which lifts me out of my daily concerns.

O. How many church-affiliated groups do you belong to?

After I read off three statements, please tell me which one comes closest to your views about the origin and development of man.

C. Third Mention

How old were you when this occurred?

I desire to be closer to God or in union with Him.

A. First Mention: What led to, caused, or triggered the relgious or spiritual change?

Besides belonging to a congregation or religion, do you belong to any church-related groups such as a fellowship or study groups, a choir, board, or committee?

F. Changed your life overall

How old were you when this occurred?

I feel God's love for me, directly.

I ask for God's help in the midst of daily activities.

C. Catholics really are not permitted to think for themselves.

E. Changed your day-to-day activities

Did you change religions because of this experience?

B. I find comfort in my religion or spirituality

B. Gave you a greater sense that your life was meaningful and significant

C. A church or other religious organization

B. How a person lives is more important than whether or not he or she is Catholic.

A. Preaching

E. Worship services

C. Sympathetic counseling

D. Working with young people

C. True freedom is feeling an inner spiritual peace.

C. It's important to obey church teachings even if I don't understand them.

A. I could be just as happy in some other church, it wouldn't have to be Catholic.

A. The use of religious "images" in public advertising to sell non-religious commercial products?

A. To your local congregation?

How often do you pray privately in places other than at church or synagogue?

E. I feel God's love for me, directly or through others.

B. I work together with God as partners.

B. In the past month, about how many hours have you spent doing religious services activities outside your home (such as attending religious services, prayer groups, Bible studies, fellowship meetings, church leadership meetings, etc.)?

B. I find strength and comfort in my religion.

E. I wonder whether God has abandoned me.

How often are the people in your congregation critical of you and the things you do . . .

As an adult, have you ever shopped around for a church or synagogue--that is, gone to different churches or synagogues or other places of worship in order to compare and decide which one you wanted to attend regularly?

B. To other religious organizations, programs, or causes?

B. I have forgiven those who hurt me.

A. I think about how my life is part of a larger spiritual force.

How often do the people in your congregation make too many demands on you . . .

I believe in a God who watches over me.

B. Pro-athletes giving thanks to God during sports events?

C. I look to God for strength, support, guidance.

D. I feel that God is punishing me for my sins or lack of spirituality.

A. I have forgiven myself for things that I have done wrong.

A. Through such things as art and music, we come closer to God.

A. In the past month, about how many hours have you spent doing religious activities in your home (such as time spent praying, meditating, reading religious books, listening to religious broadcasts, etc.)?

C. I know thatd forgives me.

If you had a problem or were faced with a difficult situation, how much comfort would the people in your congregation be willing to give you?

If you were ill, how much would the people in your congregation help you out?

Within your religious or spiritual tradition, how often do you meditate?

When you most recently looked for a church or synagogue, how many different places of worship did you visit?

F. I try to make sense of the situation and decide what to do without relying on God.

D. I desire to be closer to or in union with God.

Thinking about the time you most recently looked for a church or a synagogue, was it because you had moved?

Within the past twelve months, have you had any experiences with the arts at your place of worship? I mean activities like viewing performances or exhibits, singing in a choir, or playing an instrument.

Did you, yourself, happen to attend church or synagogue in the last seven days?

C. Religious organizations

C. Religious organizations

C. Religious organizations

C. It would be better for America if more people with strong religious beliefs held public office.

B. The Devil

In your opinion, should there be daily prayers in all public schools?

E. The course of our lives is decided by God.

A. Politicians who do not believe in God are unfit for public office.

A. Right and wrong should be based on God's laws.

Using the school grading system of A,B,C,D, and F for Fail, how Do you rate your church or religious group in meeting your spiritual needs?

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B. RECORD NUMBER OF RELIGIONS MENTIONED

(1) Age at First Switch

• First Mention

C. Marriage

D. Feeling that life really has no meaning

A. The Bible

Did you ever join a church (synagogue) when you were growing up, that is, become a member by confirmation or such?

C. Conflict of faith and science

(2) Why second switch made

C. The teachings of your church or synagogue

2. Second Mention

(1) Why first switch made

B. From Often felt agnry to Never felt angry at God

Since you were 16 years old, has there ever been a period of 2 years or more when you did not attend religious services?

At your family meals at home, does anyone say grace or give thanks to God aloud before meals?

A. From Free of Doubt to Mixed with doubts

(2) Age at Second Switch

Do you take part in any of the activities or organizations of your church (synagogue) other than attending service?

No..............(GO TO MARELIG)

When you were growing up, did anyone usually say grace or give thanks to God aloud before meals at home?

3. Third Mention

D. Intense sexual pleasure

You said you were a member of a church affiliated group. Is that group or organization the church (synagogue) itself, or some other group related to the church?

A. People picture life after death in many different ways. We'd like to know how you think of life after death. Here is a card with sets of contrasting images. On a scale of 1-7 where would you place your image of life after death. Look at the first set of contrasting images. If you think that life after death is "A life like the one here on earth only better," you would place yourself at 1. If you think it is "A life without many things which make our present life enjoyable" you would place yourself at 7. If you think it is somewhere between these two you would place yourself at 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Where would you place your images of life after death for . . .?

Other (SPECIFY).

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F. Religion and church.

B. What are your views on the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools? Do you think it should be required in all public schools, not allowed in any public schools, or that it should be up to each state or local community to decide?