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Identification number
Should government protect morality
Homosexuality accepted or discouraged by society
Should abortion be legal or illegal
Prefer smaller or bigger government
Should churches keep out of political matters
Values threatened by entertainment industry
Clear and absolute standards for right and wrong
Evolution best explanation for human life
Where look for guidance on right and wrong
Current religious preference
Detailed breakdown of religious preference
Religious preference recoded into religious traditions
Detailed breakdown of denomination if Protestant or Christian
Less detailed breakdown of denomination if Protestant or Christian
Born-again or Evangelical Christian if Protestant or Christian
Official member of church
How often attend relgious services
How often pray
How important religion is in life
Volunteer in choir or music at place of workship if worship at least a few times a year
Volunteer in community work through place of worship if worship at least a few times a year
Volunteer to work with children or youth at place of worship if worship at least a few times a year
Participate in social activities at place of worship if worship at least a few times a year
Number of total church activities if worship at least a few times a year
Believe in God or a universal spirit
How certain about belief in God if they indicated they believed in God
Believe in life after death
How certain are you about belief in life after death if they indicated they believed in life after death
Think there is a heaven
Think there is a hell
My religion is the one, true faith if they have a religious affiliation
One true way to interpret teachings of my religion they have a religious affiliation
There is a natural conflict between religion and modern society they have a religious affiliation
Belief about sacred writings - Only for Protestants and Roman Catholics
Currently registered to vote if a U.S. Citizen (eligible to vote)
Consider self a Republican, Democrat, or Independent?
Describe your political views as conservative, moderate, or liberal
In the 2004 presidential election between Bush and Kerry, did you vote if a U.S. citizen (eligible to vote)
In the 2004 presidential election between Bush and Kerry, did you vote for Bush or Kerry if they said they voted
Sex
Age
Age recoded
Education
Education recoded
Family income last year
Family income recoded
Marital status
Hispanic origin or descent
Race
Race including Hispanic status
Region
State
Community type - urban, suburban, rural