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Climate Perspectives Survey
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Do you think global warming is happening?
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Yes
No
Don't know
How important is the issue of global warming to you personally?
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Not at all important
Not too important
Somewhat important
Very important
Extremely important
How worried are you about global warming?
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Not at all worried
Not very worried
Somewhat worried
Very worried
Assuming global warming is happening, do you think it is…
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Caused mostly by human activities
Caused mostly by natural changes in the environment
Other
None of the above because global warming isn’t happening
Which of the following statements comes closest to your view?
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Global warming isn’t happening
Humans can’t reduce global warming, even if it’s happening
Humans could reduce global warming, but people aren’t willing to change their behavior so we’re not going to
Humans could reduce global warming, but its unclean at this point whether we will do what’s needed
Humans can reduce global warming, and we are going to do so successfully
In your opinion, which three do you think global warming is most: (mark only three)
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An environmental issue
A scientific issue
An agricultural issue
An economic issue
A health issue
A lifestyle issue
A political issue
A moral issue
A national security issue
A social justice (fairness) issue
A poverty issue
A spiritual issue
A religious issue
How much do you think global warming will harm you personally?
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Don’t know
Not at all
Only a little
A moderate amount
A great deal
How much do you think global warming will harm future generations?
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Don’t know
Not at all
Only a little
A moderate amount
A great deal
How much do you think global warming will harm plant & animal species?
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Don’t know
Not at all
Only a little
A moderate amount
A great deal
To what extent are your feelings about global warming a reflection of your core moral values and convictions?
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Very much
Much
Moderately
Slightly
Not at all
To what extent are your feelings about global warming connected to your fundamental beliefs about 'right' and 'wrong'?
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Very much
Much
Moderately
Slightly
Not at all
Because of your beliefs about climate change, how often do you participate in the following responses to climate change:
Discuss global warming with your family and friends?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Not applicable
Pray as a part of your response to climate change?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Not applicable
Set the thermostat to 68 degrees or cooler in the winter?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Not applicable
Used public transportation or car pool?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Not applicable
Walked or cycled instead of driving?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Not applicable
Adjusted your eating habits to decrease the impact on the environment?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Not applicable
Practiced eating less animal products (meat, dairy, eggs, etc)
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Not applicable
Eaten or purchased locally sourced food?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Not applicable
How many of the light bulbs in your home are energy-efficient bulbs (CFLs, LEDs)?
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None
A few
Some
Most
All
Don’t know
Replaced low-efficiency household appliances with energy efficient ones?
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None
A few
Some
Most
All
Don’t know
Written letters, emailed, or phoned government officials to urge them to take action to reduce global warming within the past 12 months?
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0
1
2-3
4-5
6+
Not Applicable
Rewarded companies that are taking steps to reduce global warming by buying their products within the past 12 months?
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0
1
2-3
4-5
6+
Not Applicable
Avoided companies that are opposing steps to reduce global warming by NOT buying their products within the past 12 months?
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0
1
2-3
4-5
6+
Not Applicable
Annually, how often does your congregation do climate-related events? (sermons, activities, energy efficiency practices, environmental audits, etc.)
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Never
Once
Rarely (1-3)
Occasionally (4-6)
Very often (7 or more)
Which option below best describes your current primary activity?
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Full-time employment, Mennonite Pastor
Part-time employment, Mennonite Pastor
Full-time employment
Part-time employment
Homemaker
Retired
In school
Unemployed
Other
With what religious tradition, denomination, or church do you most closely identify?
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Anabaptist/Mennonite.
Baptist
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Episcopal
Independent or non-denominational
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Reformed
Roman Catholic
UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregationalist)
Other Christian
Other non-Christian
None
With what religious tradition, denomination, or church were you raised?
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Anabaptist/Mennonite
Baptist
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Episcopal
Independent or non-denominational
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Reformed
Roman Catholic
UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregationalist)
Other Christian
Other non-Christian
None
In what kind of environment did you spend most of your childhood?
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Farm or village
Small town (under 2,500 people)
City (2,500 to 250,000 people)
Large city (over 250,000 people)
Other
Do you currently attend church regularly?
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Yes
No
Have you ever been a student at a Mennonite-affiliated school? (Mark all that apply)
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Early Childhood/Primary/Secondary
Seminary
College/University
Never
When it comes to your religious beliefs, compared to other religious Americans, do you usually think of yourself as...
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Very liberal
Somewhat liberal
Moderate
Somewhat conservative
Very conservative
Haven’t thought much about this
Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible?
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The Bible is God's word, to be taken literally word for word
The Bible is God's word, to be interpreted in the light of its historical/cultural context
The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God’s word to us
The Bible is an ancient book with little value today
Don't know
Do you agree or disagree that Mennonites hold a unique and valuable perspective on important issues?
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Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree
Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or something else?
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Republican
Democrat
Independent
Other
Which, if any, of the following have you used in the last week as a source of news?
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Talk with friends, relatives or colleagues
Local newspaper (printed/website/app)
National newspaper (printed/website/app)
Magazine (printed/website/app)
TV news
Radio news
Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reditt
Blogs
Email
None of these
Other
Website
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