Mothers and Religion Survey Statistics at Survelum Public Data Bank |
| Data collected: 145 survey responses Click on underlined response options to use corellation filters |
Statistical Information |
What is your age? | ||
| under 18 |  (6; 4%) | |
| 19-25 | (46; 32%) | |
| 26-35 | (31; 21%) | |
| 36-45 | (21; 14%) | |
| 46-55 | (24; 17%) | |
| over 55 | (17; 12%) | |
What is your ethnic group? | ||
| African/Black American | (6; 4%) | |
| Asian | (3; 2%) | |
| East Indian | (0; 0%) | |
| Hispanic/Latino | (4; 3%) | |
| Middle Eastern | (3; 2%) | |
| Native American | (1; 1%) | |
| Pacific Islander | (0; 0%) | |
| Inter-racial | (4; 3%) | |
| Other | (3; 2%) | |
| White/Caucasian | (119; 82%) | |
| Turkish | (2; 1%) | |
Where were you born? (City, State, and Country) | |
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What is your current religious affiliation? | ||
| Anglican | (1; 1%) | |
| Buddhist | (0; 0%) | |
| Methodist | (24; 17%) | |
| Unitarian | (2; 1%) | |
| Baptist | (7; 5%) | |
| Lutheran | (5; 3%) | |
| Episcopal | (3; 2%) | |
| Catholic | (22; 15%) | |
| Jewish | (3; 2%) | |
| Islam | (6; 4%) | |
| Scientology | (0; 0%) | |
| Church of Christ | (0; 0%) | |
| Taoism | (0; 0%) | |
| Shinto | (0; 0%) | |
| Presbyterian | (2; 1%) | |
| Evangelical | (1; 1%) | |
| Pentecostal | (2; 1%) | |
| Santeria | (0; 0%) | |
| Vodun/Voodoo | (1; 1%) | |
| Mormon | (1; 1%) | |
| Assembly of God | (0; 0%) | |
| Non-Denominational | (9; 6%) | |
| Pagan | (11; 8%) | |
| Wicca | (3; 2%) | |
| Other | (16; 11%) | |
| None/Do not practice | (26; 18%) | |
If you selected "other" above, please specify: | |
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Are you a: | ||
| Mother | (45; 31%) | |
| Father | (10; 7%) | |
| Grandmother | (9; 6%) | |
| Grandfather | (0; 0%) | |
| Aunt | (22; 15%) | |
| Uncle | (4; 3%) | |
| Teacher | (8; 6%) | |
| Other | (47; 32%) | |
Think about the children and youth that are in your circle of influence, estimate how many you may have a responsibility for or may have some influence in their decisions. How many? | ||
| 0 | (29; 20%) | |
| 1 | (17; 12%) | |
| 2 | (26; 18%) | |
| 3 | (12; 8%) | |
| 4 | (14; 10%) | |
| 5 | (9; 6%) | |
| 6 | (4; 3%) | |
| 7 | (5; 3%) | |
| 8 | (0; 0%) | |
| 9 | (0; 0%) | |
| 10 | (3; 2%) | |
| 11 or more | (26; 18%) | |
Current and Past Religious Practices |
Do you attend community worship services with people other than your immediate family? | ||
| Yes | (59; 41%) | |
| No | (82; 57%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
Do you attend small group meetings in religious studies? (i.e. bible studies, spiritual formation, study circles, current issues in religion groups) | ||
| Yes | (51; 35%) | |
| No | (90; 62%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
Do you refer to a religious text or writing? (i.e. Holy Bible, Holy Quran, Rumi, Tao de Ching, etc) | ||
| Yes | (88; 61%) | |
| No | (53; 37%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
If so, which one(s)? (Please list all) | |
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Select the religion you practiced in your childhood? | ||
| Anglican | (2; 1%) | |
| Buddhist | (2; 1%) | |
| Methodist | (22; 15%) | |
| Unitarian | (0; 0%) | |
| Baptist | (16; 11%) | |
| Lutheran | (7; 5%) | |
| Episcopal | (3; 2%) | |
| Catholic | (48; 33%) | |
| Jewish | (4; 3%) | |
| Islam | (4; 3%) | |
| Scientology | (0; 0%) | |
| Church of Christ | (3; 2%) | |
| Taoism | (0; 0%) | |
| Shinto | (0; 0%) | |
| Presbyterian | (4; 3%) | |
| Evangelical | (1; 1%) | |
| Pentecostal | (1; 1%) | |
| Santeria | (0; 0%) | |
| Mormon/Latter Day Saints | (1; 1%) | |
| Assembly of God | (2; 1%) | |
| Vodun/Voodoo | (0; 0%) | |
| Non-Denominational | (3; 2%) | |
| Kaballah | (0; 0%) | |
| Pagan | (0; 0%) | |
| Wicca | (0; 0%) | |
| Quaker | (0; 0%) | |
| Mennonite | (0; 0%) | |
| Other | (7; 5%) | |
| None was practiced | (11; 8%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
If you listed other to the question above, please specify: | |
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Do you recall forming a concept of God, Goddess, or Higher Power in your childhood? | ||
| Yes | (122; 84%) | |
| No | (19; 13%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
Who was the greatest influence in forming your religious beliefs, practices, and concept of God? (Choose One) | ||
| Mother | (62; 43%) | |
| Father | (16; 11%) | |
| Grandmother | (15; 10%) | |
| Grandfather | (1; 1%) | |
| Aunt | (2; 1%) | |
| Uncle | (0; 0%) | |
| Sister | (2; 1%) | |
| Brother | (0; 0%) | |
| Teacher | (8; 6%) | |
| Minister/Priest | (12; 8%) | |
| Other | (13; 9%) | |
| None | (10; 7%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
How often do you attend community worship services | ||
| Daily | (6; 4%) | |
| Weekly | (55; 38%) | |
| Monthly | (14; 10%) | |
| Yearly | (22; 15%) | |
| Never | (44; 30%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
When did you receive your first religious text? | ||
| 0-11 | (116; 80%) | |
| 11-19 | (14; 10%) | |
| 20-29 | (8; 6%) | |
| 30-39 | (2; 1%) | |
| 40-49 | (0; 0%) | |
| over 50 | (1; 1%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
Who purchased the text for you? | ||
| Mother | (58; 40%) | |
| Father | (7; 5%) | |
| Grandmother | (22; 15%) | |
| Grandfather | (1; 1%) | |
| Sister | (0; 0%) | |
| Brother | (0; 0%) | |
| Aunt | (1; 1%) | |
| Uncle | (0; 0%) | |
| Church | (25; 17%) | |
| Friend | (2; 1%) | |
| Spouse | (2; 1%) | |
| Self | (9; 6%) | |
| Other | (14; 10%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
Did you attend small group studies, classes, training, or summer programs as a child? | ||
| Yes | (109; 75%) | |
| No | (32; 22%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
If so, how often did you attend? | ||
| Daily | (5; 3%) | |
| Monthly | (10; 7%) | |
| Weekly | (89; 61%) | |
| Yearly | (11; 8%) | |
| Never | (26; 18%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
Did you memorize religious verses, scriptures, sayings, or stories as a child? | ||
| Yes | (103; 71%) | |
| No | (38; 26%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
Thinking about these verses, scriptures, sayings, or stories choose the statement you would most agree with: | ||
| The words are part of a past history and do not hold relevance outside the historical context. | (25; 17%) | |
| The words are a guide and illustration for how I should behave in current circumstances. | (89; 61%) | |
| The words are the true words from a higher power and should be taken literally. | (13; 9%) | |
| The words hold no meaning for me. | (9; 6%) | |
| I have never heard or read verses, scriptures, or stories. | (5; 3%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
When I was young someone close to me: | ||
| Read or told me religious stories often(Daily or Weekly) | (66; 46%) | |
| Read or told me religious stories occasionally (Monthly or Yearly) | (41; 28%) | |
| Never read me religious stories | (34; 23%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
Who most read these stories, verses or scriptures when you were young? | ||
| Mother | (35; 24%) | |
| Father | (7; 5%) | |
| Grandmother | (17; 12%) | |
| Grandfather | (3; 2%) | |
| Sister | (1; 1%) | |
| Brother | (0; 0%) | |
| Aunt | (0; 0%) | |
| Uncle | (1; 1%) | |
| Teacher | (29; 20%) | |
| Minister/Priest | (18; 12%) | |
| Other | (5; 3%) | |
| Self | (5; 3%) | |
| No one | (20; 14%) | |
| Not Checked | (4; 3%) | |
Formation of Social Skills |
When I was young, I formed the following opinions regarding people of a different religion, race, or culture: | ||
| I could be friends with someone of a different ethnic group, religion, or class. | (118; 81%) | |
| I could not be friends with someone different. | (9; 6%) | |
| I do not know. | (9; 6%) | |
| Not Checked | (9; 6%) | |
When I was young, my parents chose my friends or approved or disapproved of the ones I chose. | ||
| Yes | (35; 24%) | |
| No | (101; 70%) | |
| Not Checked | (9; 6%) | |
When I was young, I was taught to treat everyone equally? | ||
| Yes | (113; 78%) | |
| No | (23; 16%) | |
| Not Checked | (9; 6%) | |
I was taught to dislike people from another religion, race or class. | ||
| Yes | (13; 9%) | |
| No | (123; 85%) | |
| Not Checked | (9; 6%) | |
I was taught to act violently towards someone of a different religion, race, or class. | ||
| Yes | (3; 2%) | |
| No | (133; 92%) | |
| Not Checked | (9; 6%) | |
I was taught to be independent and choose how I react to others of a different religion, race, or class. | ||
| Yes | (91; 63%) | |
| No | (45; 31%) | |
| Not Checked | (9; 6%) | |
The greatest influence in my understanding of other cultures, peoples, and religions was: | ||
| Mother | (53; 37%) | |
| Father | (29; 20%) | |
| Grandmother | (2; 1%) | |
| Grandfather | (1; 1%) | |
| Aunt | (2; 1%) | |
| Uncle | (0; 0%) | |
| Sister | (1; 1%) | |
| Brother | (2; 1%) | |
| Teacher | (10; 7%) | |
| Minister/Priest | (5; 3%) | |
| Self | (18; 12%) | |
| None | (3; 2%) | |
| Other | (10; 7%) | |
| Not Checked | (9; 6%) | |
Current Religion and Society Views |
I agree with the following statement about my religion: | ||
| My religion is the one and only true religion | (20; 14%) | |
| My religion is the religion that I follow, but others may have a valid religion that they follow | (98; 68%) | |
| There is no truth in religion | (18; 12%) | |
| Not Checked | (9; 6%) | |
The worship leaders/spiritual guides are predominately | ||
| male | (59; 41%) | |
| female | (5; 3%) | |
| equally male and female | (51; 35%) | |
| I have no religion | (21; 14%) | |
| Not Checked | (9; 6%) | |
The teachers in my religion predominately are: | ||
| male | (30; 21%) | |
| female | (24; 17%) | |
| equally male or female | (60; 41%) | |
| I have no religion | (22; 15%) | |
| Not Checked | (9; 6%) | |
I believe that religion should not be used as an excuse to commit violence towards others. | ||
| Yes | (118; 81%) | |
| No | (18; 12%) | |
| Not Checked | (9; 6%) | |
Mothers and Religion |
I believe parents should choose or approve the friends for their children. | ||
| Yes | (61; 42%) | |
| No | (70; 48%) | |
| Not Checked | (14; 10%) | |
I believe mothers can and should teach non-violence to their children. | ||
| Yes | (128; 88%) | |
| No | (3; 2%) | |
| Not Checked | (14; 10%) | |
I believe it is ok for mothers to teach their children to be: | ||
| Soldiers in wars that promote one religious ideal over another | (0; 0%) | |
| Soldiers in wars defending one's nation from violent attacks that kill innocent people or from oppression of another government | (57; 39%) | |
| To be soldiers of peace, promoting a global unity. | (74; 51%) | |
| Not Checked | (14; 10%) | |
For mothers or mothers to be, I plan to teach my children according to my religious beliefs. | ||
| Yes | (88; 61%) | |
| No | (13; 9%) | |
| I have no religion | (20; 14%) | |
| Not Checked | (24; 17%) | |
Also for mothers or mothers to be: I plan to teach my children to be tolerant of others. | ||
| Yes | (115; 79%) | |
| No | (2; 1%) | |
| Not Checked | (28; 19%) | |
I plan to teach my children about other cultures, religions, races, and classes. | ||
| Yes | (116; 80%) | |
| No | (5; 3%) | |
| Not Checked | (24; 17%) | |
I would like more information to help me teach my children to be tolerant of other religions. | ||
| Yes | (52; 36%) | |
| No | (79; 54%) | |
| Not Checked | (14; 10%) | |
Please add any addtional comments you may have regarding this topic. | |
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