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Text of the Questionnaire

79 agree with the above statement; 228 disagree with the above statement.

37. I do not believe a member of the Socialist Party should be permitted to teach citizenship courses in public high schools:

102 agree with the above statement; 202 disagree with the above statement.

38. I do not believe any specific religious faith or the denial of religious faith should be discussed in the public schools:

126 agree with the above statement; 172 disagree with the above statement.

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40. Do you feel that religious beliefs are among the central issues in the conflict between the Soviet sphere and the "West"?

59 yes; 255 no.

41. Of which of the following sexual practices do you disapprove because of your religious beliefs; i.e. do you find them objectionable not on secular grounds, but because of beliefs about God's commandments? (Disapprove-do not disapprove)

23-288 birth control; 68-242 pre-marital intercourse; 119-191 extra-marital intercourse; 45-265 divorce; 66-243 homosexuality; 57-253 legalized abortion.

42. Would you object to legalized euthanasia ("mercy killing") on religious grounds?

219 yes; 86 no.

43. How many years did you attend Sunday School?

48 none; 122 1-5; 100 5-10; 33 more.

45. Do you approve of banning books because they conflict with beliefs of particular organized religions?

3 yes; 301 no.

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