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Survey: SHOH18Question: Do you believe angels come into the world even in these modern days? Answers: ( respondents) 1 Yes 73%
2 No 20%
3 Don't Know 7%
4 Other Response 0%
5 Can't Answer/Not Ascertained/Refusal 0%
Related questions: - Not counting weddngs or funerals how often do you attend religious services. Do you go to religious services more than once a week, about once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom or never? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- Is there a particular place where you attend religious services more than any other? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- What is the name of this particular place? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- What is the name of the person or persons who lead the religious services at thhis place? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- In a moment, I'll ask if you heard a sermon or other religious speech recently. But first, I'd like to know if you personally have attended a religious service in the last seven days or nnot. (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- Did you hear a sermon or some other religious or spiritual speech during this religious service? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- Did you hear a sermon or some other religious or spiritual speech during this religious service? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- Did you hear a sermon or some other religious or spiritual speech during this religious service? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- Can you tell me what the topic or message was in that religious sermon or speech? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- It's common for people to forget the topic of a sermon. But, let me ask, is it possible that you js\ust happened to miss a religious service during the last week, or are you certain you did attend a religous service in the last seven days? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- Are there any other people who permanently live in your household beside yourself? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- Are there any other people who permanently live in your household beside yourself? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- Did this person (any of these people) attend a religious service in the last seven days or not? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- Did you personally attend a religous service in the last seven days or not? (appeared in SHOH36, May 19, 2007)
- One of the most popular adult books in recent years is Dan Brown's "The DaVinci Code"--a novel that suggests Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. Do you think it is likely that Jesus was married or do you think Jesus mever married? (appeared in SHOH34, November 03, 2006)
- The novel also suggests that Jesus and Mary Magdalene had children. Do you think it is likely that Jesus fathered a child or do you think Jesus did not father a child? (appeared in SHOH34, November 03, 2006)
- Dan Brown also suggests in the novel that religious leaders, especially the Roman Catholic church, have withheld important information about the nature of Jesus. Do you think this is likely or not likely? (appeared in SHOH34, November 03, 2006)
- I'd also like to ask you a few questions whether you belive there is life after death. Let me start by asking whether you believe in God or a Supreme Being? (appeared in SHOH32, March 02, 2006)
- How certain are you that God or a Supreme Being exists? Are you absolutely certain, pretty certain or not certain? (appeared in SHOH32, March 02, 2006)
- Do you believe in an afterlife, that is, that you will have some sort of consciousness after you die? (appeared in SHOH32, March 02, 2006)
- How certain are you that there is an afterlife? Are you absolutely certain, pretty certain or not certain? (appeared in SHOH32, March 02, 2006)
- Do you believe that after you die, your physical body will be resurrected someday? (appeared in SHOH32, March 02, 2006)
- Do you belive that animals will go to heaven? (appeared in SHOH32, March 02, 2006)
- Do you believe that animals such as our houehold pets have souls or some kind of spirit that will survive after death? (appeared in SHOH32, March 02, 2006)
- Do you believe that animals such as our household pets have souls or some kind of spirit that will survive after death? (appeared in SHOH32, March 02, 2006)
- A lot has been said about human evolution. Which of these three statements best describes what you believe: One, that humans evolved from other animal species through natural selection. Two, that God caused humans to evolve from other species. Or three, that God created the universe and humans in a six-day period? (appeared in SHOH31, October 21, 2005)
- When it comes to teaching evolution in public schools, which of these two statements best represents what you believe: One, that evolution is what most scientists believe so it should be taught in public science classes. Or two, that scientists are wrong so evolution should not be taught in public school science? (appeared in SHOH31, October 21, 2005)
- President Bush recently said he believes that the idea of intelligent design, that God played some role in the evolution of humans, should be taught in public schools. Do you think Bush was right or wrong to make this suggestion? (appeared in SHOH31, October 21, 2005)
- On new topic, in which room of your home does your family spend most of its waking hours? (appeared in SHOH29, February 10, 2005)
- What is your favorite room in your home? (appeared in SHOH29, February 10, 2005)
- How much time do you, personally, spend in the kitchen? Ae you in the kitchen less than an hour a day, about on or two hours, three or four ours or more than four hours a day? (appeared in SHOH29, February 10, 2005)
- Do you plan to remodel or improve your kitchen within the next three years? (appeared in SHOH29, February 10, 2005)
- Do you generally look forward to Thanskgiving, or do you find it to be a stresful time? (appeared in SHOH28, October 14, 2004)
- Do you think this Thanksgiving wil be the happiest you've ever celebrated, about average compcared to past Thanksgivings, or not as happy as past Thanksgivings? (appeared in SHOH28, October 14, 2004)
- On a different matter, the holiday season is coming up. Do you and your family plan to have a special gathering for a meal this Thanksgiving? (appeared in SHOH28, October 14, 2004)
- Regardless of your religious beliefs, I want to ask some questions about Jesus. Please tell me if you absolutely believe these things, mostly believe them or do not believe them. So when I say that, "Jesus was a real person who lived about 2,000 years ago," do you absolutely believe this, mostly believe it or do not believe it? (appeared in SHOH25, November 04, 2003)
- How about when I make the statement, "Jesus was born to a virgin
mother." Do you absolutely believe this, mostly believe this or
don't believe this?
(appeared in SHOH25, November 04, 2003)
- How about the statement, "Jesus died and physically rose from the dead." Do you absolutely believe this, mostly believe this or don't believe this? (appeared in SHOH25, November 04, 2003)
- How about, "Jesus was the Son of God." Do you absolutely believe, mostly believe or don't believe this? (appeared in SHOH25, November 04, 2003)
- How about, "Jesus was divine." Do you absolutely believe, mostly believe or don't believe this. (appeared in SHOH25, November 04, 2003)
- Do you, personally, know anyone who has died in any of America's wars? (appeared in SHOH23, May 18, 2003)
- The Fourth of July holiday is about two months away. Do you plan to celebrate the Fourth this year by going to see a fireworks display or doing some other special activity? (appeared in SHOH23, May 18, 2003)
- Have any of your neighbors used firecrackers or cherry bombs during the Fourth of July in your state? (appeared in SHOH23, May 18, 2003)
- Have you, personally, ever used firecrackers or cherry bombs during the Fourth of July in your state? (appeared in SHOH23, May 18, 2003)
- An on still a different subject, Do you think it is a good idea or a bad idea for people to get tattoos or other kinds of permanent skin illustrations on their bodies? (appeared in SHOH23, May 18, 2003)
- Do you personally know anyone with a permanent tattoo? (appeared in SHOH23, May 18, 2003)
- Do you have a permanent tattoo somewhere on your body? (appeared in SHOH23, May 18, 2003)
- Do you have an American flag at your home which you display on national holidays? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- Have you recited the Pledge of Allegiance or sung the "Star Spangled Banner" publicly in the last year? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- On a slightly different topic, Thanksgiving is coming up. This has been a challenging year for the United States with economic upheavals and international terrorism. Even so, do you think the United States has much to be grateful for this year? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- Do you, personally, feel that you have much to be grateful for this yes? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- (IF YES) Please tell me what is it you are most grateful for? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- Also the Christmas holidays are coming. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke both describe that the birth of Jesus was announced by angels. Do you believe angels, that is, some kind of heavenly being who visits earth, in fact exist? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- Have you ever seen an angel or know anyone who has? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- Only half of the adults in America voted in last year's presidential election. Do you think this was because people feel their vote doesn't count or people are disenchanted with politics or people didn't have time to vote or for some
other reason?
(appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- Here are some suggestions that have been made for improving our voting system and increasing voter turnout. Tell me whether you would approve or disapprove of each. So do you approve or disapprove of allowing Voting by mail?
(appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- Do you approve or disapprove of allowing voting online or by using a home computer? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- How about having elections on Sunday rather than Tuesday? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- How about making Election Day a national holiday? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- How about banning television projections of the outcome of an election? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- Do you think you are more likely to vote or less likely to vote next month as a result of the terrorist attack? (appeared in SHOH19, January 21, 2002)
- Do you generally take a vacation each year in which you leave your home for at least a week to spend time resting some place else? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
- What is the most you have ever spent on a vacation? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
- Is there some special experience that you'd love to have-something like an exotic foreign vacation or maybe an outdoor or sports-related adventure? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
- The Fourth of July holiday is coming up. Do you think the founding fathers like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin signed the Declaration of Independence because AMERICA would be better off free of England or because THEY, personally, would be better off? (appeared in SHOH18, October 21, 2001)
- Do you have an American flag at your home which you
display on national holidays? (appeared in SHOH22, January 30, 2003)
- February 24th is President's Day. Who would you say is your
favorite American President, either living or dead? (appeared in SHOH22, January 30, 2003)
- February 14th is Valentine's Day. Will you be sending
a Valentine's card to anyone this year? (appeared in SHOH22, January 30, 2003)
- Ash Wednesday this year is on March 5th. Have you ever
observed Lent by making changes in your lifestyle during
the 40 days before Easter? (appeared in SHOH22, January 30, 2003)
- Have you ever fasted, that is, have you ever stopped eating
food for a few days or even weeks for religious or spiritual reasons? (appeared in SHOH22, January 30, 2003)
- Which do you think is the more significant holiday, Christmas or Easter? (appeared in SHOH22, January 30, 2003)
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NOTE: The number of respondents to an individual question may vary from the number of respondents to the entire survey, as some items are restricted based on previous answers. The poll has an overall 4 percentage point margin of error, although the margin increases when examining attitudes among smaller groups within the survey. The margin for women only, for example, is 6 percent. |