religious attitudes
What religion are you?
| 15% (10) | Roman Catholic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1% (1) | Byzantine Catholic | |
| 1% (1) | Eastern Orthodox | |
| 4% (3) | Anglican/Episcopal | |
| 49% (31) | Christian-Other Denominations | |
| 1% (1) | Jewish | |
| 1% (1) | Muslim | |
| 3% (2) | Buddhist | |
| 0% (0) | Hindu | |
| 0% (0) | Neo-Pagan/Wiccan | |
| 0% (0) | Pastafarian | |
| 9% (6) | Other | |
| 11% (7) | None |
63 voters have answered this question.
What style of worship do you prefer?
| 21% (12) | Solemn/Liturgical | |
|---|---|---|
| 35% (20) | traditional, reverent, classical hymns | |
| 28% (16) | informal, mix of hymns and contemporary tunes | |
| 14% (8) | charismatic/praise worship |
56 voters have answered this question.
What do you think about liturgical dancing in Church?
| 25% (15) | Opposed to it | |
|---|---|---|
| 30% (18) | Indifferent/Neutral | |
| 6% (4) | All for it | |
| 37% (22) | What is liturgical Dancing? |
59 voters have answered this question.
Which instrument(s) would you prefer in Church? Check all that apply.
| 8% (15) | No instruments; plain chanting | |
|---|---|---|
| 21% (37) | Organ | |
| 22% (38) | Piano | |
| 16% (28) | Guitar | |
| 9% (16) | Rock band | |
| 12% (22) | Full orchestra | |
| 8% (15) | Banjo |
171 voters have answered this question.
What kind of Bible translation do you prefer?
| 33% (18) | Traditional, old English (King James/Douay Rheims) | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (18) | Modern, Literal translation (NASB,RSV) | |
| 32% (17) | Modern, free translation (NIV,NLT,NAB,NJB) | |
| 0% (0) | Modern paraphrase (The Message,Living Bible) |
53 voters have answered this question.
Do you think that Churches should open communion to everyone in attendance?
| 23% (13) | No, only for Church members of the same faith | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% (22) | Yes, all baptized Christians | |
| 25% (14) | Yes, everyone, even non-Christians | |
| 10% (6) | I don't know/Not sure |
55 voters have answered this question.
What size Church would you prefer to attend?
| 16% (8) | Less than 50 people | |
|---|---|---|
| 18% (9) | 51-100 people | |
| 54% (27) | 100-500 people | |
| 8% (4) | 501-1000 people | |
| 4% (2) | Over 1000 people |
50 voters have answered this question.
What prerequisites should there be for receiving Holy Communion? (Check all that apply)
| 4% (6) | None | |
|---|---|---|
| 22% (31) | examination of conscience & confession of sins | |
| 23% (33) | Repentance | |
| 28% (40) | faith in Christ | |
| 16% (23) | forgiveness of one's neighbors & enemies | |
| 5% (7) | fasting |
140 voters have answered this question.
Does the New Testament command that we love Osama Bin Laden?
| 66% (38) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 21% (12) | No | |
| 12% (7) | I don't know/Not sure |
57 voters have answered this question.
According to the New Testament, what should Christians do when they are ridiculed and persecuted?
| 1% (1) | Fight back and sue their persecutors in court | |
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| 3% (2) | use violence and retaliate | |
| 5% (3) | Get Angry, but do nothing about it | |
| 84% (48) | Be joyful; for they persecuted the prophets of old | |
| 5% (3) | I don't know/Not sure |
57 voters have answered this question.
Are infants sinners? (Which best matches your view of original sin?)
| 45% (27) | All sinned in Adam; we are guilty from conception | |
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| 25% (15) | infants inherit only mortality & weakness; not sin | |
| 21% (13) | Original sin is a mythological view of humanity | |
| 8% (5) | Don't Know/Not sure |
60 voters have answered this question.
Are Christians permitted to drink alcohol?
| 18% (11) | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 62% (37) | Yes, in moderation | |
| 13% (8) | Yes, as much as they want | |
| 5% (3) | I Don't know/Not sure |
59 voters have answered this question.
Must Christians forgive everyone?
| 79% (46) | Yes, Christians must forgive all people | |
|---|---|---|
| 10% (6) | No, Christians must forgive only the repentant | |
| 3% (2) | No; forgiveness isn't required | |
| 6% (4) | I don't know/Not sure |
58 voters have answered this question.
Is Tinky Winky gay?
| 22% (11) | Yes, isn't it obvious? | |
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| 44% (22) | Could be, not sure | |
| 34% (17) | No, that is absurd |
50 voters have answered this question.
What is your preferred style of religous art?
| 11% (6) | Byzantine iconography | |
|---|---|---|
| 38% (21) | Traditional medieval statuary and stained glass | |
| 12% (7) | sentimental, modern portraits of Jesus praying | |
| 3% (2) | Precious moments dolls; angels, etc. | |
| 20% (11) | Other | |
| 12% (7) | None; religoius art is wrong. |
54 voters have answered this question.
Is artistic beauty an ideal that Christians should be concerned about?
| 38% (21) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (18) | No | |
| 27% (15) | I don't know |
54 voters have answered this question.
How many books do you read per year?
| 1% (1) | None | |
|---|---|---|
| 43% (25) | 1-10 | |
| 36% (21) | 11-50 | |
| 5% (3) | 51-100 | |
| 13% (8) | More than 100 |
58 voters have answered this question.
