| Archived Polls |
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Question 1:
Have you received your "Economic Stimulous" check yet?
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Yes |
60.00% |
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No |
30.00% |
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Won't be getting one |
10.00% |
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What's that? |
0.00% |
Question 2:
Should parents be criminally prosecuted when their child dies because they refused to seek medical attention but instead chose to simply pray for healing?
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Yes, parents are obligated to seek medical attention for their children when they are ill. |
86.67% |
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No, it is the parents' right to care for their children any way they wish. |
6.67% |
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I don't know. |
6.67% |
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I don't care about this topic. |
0.00% |
Question 3:
Will you be taking a family vacation this summer?
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Yes, we'll be traveling overseas. |
8.33% |
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Yes, in the U.S. but not in Wisconsin. |
16.67% |
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Yes, but we'll be staying in Wisconsin. |
25.00% |
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No, we won't be taking a family vacation this year. |
50.00% |
Question 4:
Of the choices below, what is your greatest area of financial concern today?
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The price of gas. |
40.95% |
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My mortgage. |
18.10% |
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Other debt: credit cards, car payments, etc. |
31.43% |
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The stock market. |
9.52% |
Question 5:
Would you support Mike Huckabee to run as a 3rd party candidate in the presidential election?
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YES, and I would vote for him. |
60.98% |
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NO, I am voting for McCain. |
17.07% |
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No, I am voting for the Democrat nominee. |
18.29% |
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I am not voting. |
3.66% |
Question 6:
How will you vote in the Wisconsin Presidential Primary?
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I'll vote for a Democrat for President |
21.13% |
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I'll vote for a Republican for President |
63.38% |
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I'll vote for a Third Party |
4.23% |
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I will NOT vote. |
8.45% |
Question 7:
Of the following list, what is the most harmful to society?
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Smoking |
19.23% |
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Drinking Alcohol |
19.23% |
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Gambling |
17.31% |
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Illegal Drugs |
44.23% |
Question 8:
What is your main New Years Resolution for 2008?
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Better Health, diet, exercise programs. |
19.44% |
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End bad habits such as smoking, drinking. |
2.78% |
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Improved spiritual walk, more Bible study, better prayer life, etc. |
52.78% |
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I don't plan to make any New Years Resolution. |
19.44% |
Question 9:
What version of the Bible do you prefer?
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King James or New King James |
39.06% |
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NIV |
32.81% |
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The Book, The Living Bible or other paraphrase |
9.38% |
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Other |
18.75% |
Question 10:
Who should be the head of the household?
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The husband. |
43.87% |
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The Wife. |
37.42% |
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Both should be equal. |
14.19% |
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Neither. |
3.87% |
Question 11:
Would you vote for a female president?
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Yes, I would vote for a qualified female president if I agreed with her platform. |
34.08% |
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Yes, I intend to vote for Hillary. |
6.15% |
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Gender doesn't matter. I vote for the person. |
21.79% |
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No, I would never vote for a female president under any circumstances. |
37.99% |
Question 12:
How often do you pray?
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Daily or several times a day. |
85.00% |
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Weekly. |
5.00% |
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Less than once a week. |
4.00% |
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I don't pray. |
6.00% |
Question 13:
How do you believe a person gets to Heaven?
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If you're a generally good person, and do unto others as you'd have done to you, God will welcome you into heaven. |
36.98% |
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If you are baptized in the church and are faithful to follow the laws of the church your whole life, you will go to heaven when you die. |
1.46% |
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Only through the work of Jesus Christ, who died on your behalf, can you ever enter Heaven. |
57.66% |
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I don't believe in Heaven or life after death. |
3.41% |
Question 14:
Where do you stand on the topic of health, nutrition and the use of pharmaceutical drugs?
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Most all pharmaceutical drugs are good and necessary to regain health after an illness. |
17.69% |
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Pharmaceutical drugs are dangerous and should only be used in the most extreme cases. |
12.31% |
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If Americans paid more attention to proper nutrition and exercise, most drugs would not be needed. |
64.62% |
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I don't care about this topic. |
4.62% |
Question 15:
How Do You Perceive the Health of Today's American Church?
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The church is vital and growing. |
14.60% |
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The church is holding its own. |
6.64% |
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I fear apostasy and false teaching/worship is compromising the true Gospel. |
61.50% |
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The church is dying. |
17.26% |
Question 16:
Do you make regular contributions to your church?
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Yes, I tithe 10% regularly. |
36.99% |
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Yes, I give more than 10% regularly. |
23.29% |
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Yes, I make contributions regularly, but less than 10%. |
22.37% |
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No, I do not give money to church. |
16.89% |
Question 17:
What should the U.S. do about Iraq at this time?
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The President's new plan: send more troops to secure the trouble areas. |
46.84% |
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Bring our troops home now. They've done all they can. It's up to the Iraqis now. |
40.51% |
Question 18:
As the Democrats take over the House and Senate in Washington D.C., how do you think things will change in 2007?
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They will change for the better - congress will get more accomplished now. |
36.43% |
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They will change for the worse - less will get accomplished. |
32.17% |
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Nothing will change - Washington is hopeless regardless of who's in control. |
22.87% |
Question 19:
Which one of the statements below best describes your opinion of Global Warming?
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Global Warming is a real, proven phenomenon and is caused by human beings' use of fossil fuels. |
54.70% |
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Global Warming is an unproven scientific theory, that needs more study. |
19.89% |
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Global Warming is simply a scheme designed by radical environmentalists to change and control human social behavior. |
25.41% |
Question 20:
What type of music do you prefer for worship services in church?
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Hymns only, accompanied by piano or organ, or with no accompaniment. |
25.29% |
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Contemporary, but tasteful, with electric guitars and drums. |
17.82% |
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A mixture of the two: the old hymns and the new songs. |
42.53% |
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"Harder" rock styles; anything goes! |
14.37% |
Question 21:
Do you believe there is a SPIRITUAL battle going on in the world today, between the forces of God and the forces of Satan?
Question 22:
Do you believe the current events in the middle east, and especially in Israel, are an indication of impending World War III and/or Armageddon?
Question 23:
Would you be willing to volunteer your time with a Christian ministry if you knew of such opportunities?
Question 24:
Of the choices shown below, what is the greatest problem or source of frustration in your life?
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Marriage problems, conflict with my spouse. |
50.00% |
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Family problems, trouble with raising Godly children. |
6.90% |
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Financial problems, too many bills. |
31.03% |
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Stress, overwhelmed with daily activity. |
12.07% |
Question 25:
How do you feel about President Bush's current performance in Office?
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I'm totally satisfied with his job performance. |
10.00% |
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I think he's the best man for the job and doing his best under difficult circumstances. |
21.48% |
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He should be doing more to fix issues such as our open borders, gas prices, etc |
20.37% |
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He has totally let us down and failed to fulfill his promises. |
48.15% |
Question 26:
Where do you stand on the issue of illegal immigration?
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We need to build a fence, police the borders aggressively and stop the influx of illegals from Mexico. |
76.47% |
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Leave the border as is. All immigrants should be welcomed and given our full assistance.. |
19.33% |
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I am not affected, therefore I don't care. |
4.20% |
Question 27:
Should the U.S. make plans to withdraw from Iraq in the near future?
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Yes, bring our troops home as soon as possible...enough is enough! |
27.27% |
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No. We need to stay for the long haul. The war is winnable. |
72.73% |
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I don't know. |
0.00% |
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I don't care. |
0.00% |
Question 28:
How will you vote on the "Protection of Marriage" Amendment referendum in November.
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I'll vote to preserve traditional marriage in Wisconsin |
70.97% |
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I'll vote to oppose a traditional marriage amendment. |
27.42% |
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I am currently undecided. |
0.81% |
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I probably won't bother to vote. |
0.81% |
Question 29:
Where do you stand on Abortion?
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Completely Pro Life |
62.50% |
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Opposed to abortion except for cases of rape or for the health of the mother |
19.53% |
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Completely Pro Choice |
17.19% |
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I don't Care |
0.78% |
Question 30:
Do you believe that Satan has power to tempt people, affect their lives and affect world events?
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Yes |
85.99% |
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No |
10.83% |
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Not Sure |
3.18% |
Question 31:
Overall, how do you see the future of Christianity in America in 2006?
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Optimistic - it will be a great year for Revival! |
42.22% |
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Pessimistic - I think things will continue on a downward spiral. |
44.44% |
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Unsure - things could go either way. |
4.44% |
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I don't care. |
8.89% |
Question 32:
What is most important to you in the church you attend?
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Feeling that God is present during the music/worship time. |
15.63% |
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Learning truths from God's word that better equip you for your life when you leave church. |
78.13% |
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Good fellowship with like minded individuals in the church. |
2.08% |
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Exciting special events that keep church interesting to you. |
4.17% |
Question 33:
Of the choices below, what is most lacking in your life as a Christian?
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Consistent quality prayer time |
23.08% |
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Consistent quality Bible study at home |
28.85% |
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A good church to attend where I am challenged and trained |
44.23% |
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Opportunities to do outreach and share the Gospel in my community |
3.85% |
Question 34:
Do you feel the U.S. should pull out of Iraq at this time?
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Yes |
34.78% |
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No |
56.52% |
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Not sure. |
8.70% |
Question 35:
Do you believe current events we're seeing, the recent hurricane, out of control gas prices, ongoing war on terror, etc, are signs of the end times? Are we seeing the beginning of the great tribulation?
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Yes. |
37.65% |
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No. |
45.88% |
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Not sure. |
16.47% |
Question 36:
Is the price of gas affecting your everyday life - are you driving less and are you cutting back on other purchases because of the gas prices?
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Yes, we're driving less and cutting back on other things. |
76.92% |
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Yes, we're driving less, but other things aren't being affected. |
0.00% |
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Yes, we're driving the same but cutting back elsewhere. |
23.08% |
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No. The gas prices aren't affecting me. |
0.00% |
Question 37:
How often do you attend a church service?
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More than once each week. |
40.00% |
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Once each week. |
36.00% |
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Less than once each week. |
0.00% |
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Almost never. |
24.00% |
Question 38:
Do you feel Christians should get involved in politics, and work toward social and cultural change? Example: Should Christians fight for Pro-life, Pro-family issues, or should Christians stay out of public debate?
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Christians should be active in cultural matters and take leadership roles. |
70.59% |
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Christians should make their positions clear but leave the activism to someone else. |
13.73% |
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Christians should stay out of such matters entirely - we're supposed to be separate from the world. |
15.69% |
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No opinion. |
0.00% |
Question 39:
How would you describe your church's/pastor's involvement with other churches/pastors, of other denominations?
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My pastor/church is very open and we have a good level of cooperation with other denominations. |
54.17% |
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We've never been asked to participate in anything with other churches, but if we were, we'd likely participate |
6.25% |
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We don't usually connect with or participate in inter-denominational activities. |
12.50% |
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We never get involved with other churches - we prefer to associate only with believers of our denomination. |
20.83% |
Question 40:
When making purchases of goods and services, do you prefer to work with Christian businesses?
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Yes, I actively seek out Christian businesses to purchase from. |
20.00% |
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Yes, I prefer to work with Christian businesses if I know about them, but don't seek them out. |
66.67% |
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No, it doesn't matter to me one way or the other. |
13.33% |
Question 41:
Has the high cost of gas caused you to change your travel habits? Do you plan to drive less or vacation closer to home as a result?
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Yes. We are conserving gas and traveling less. |
57.38% |
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No. Our driving habits have not changed yet. |
42.62% |
Question 42:
Would you be interested in ministering to others on a regular basis if there was a way you could do it that was easy, convenient and non-threatening?
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Yes (Please call or email us immediately! (715) 486-8066 or ChristianNews@verizon.net |
0.00% |
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Maybe (Call and find out how! (715) 486-8066). |
0.00% |
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No. |
0.00% |
Question 43:
What is your opinion on the Terri Schiavo case? Not familiar with the case? See http://www.terrisfight.org
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Terri should be allowed to live and rehabilitation therapy should be started again. |
78.45% |
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Terri should be "allowed" to die. |
18.10% |
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No opinion. |
3.45% |
Question 44:
What is the most important job of the local church?
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Shepherding the flock. Teaching bible truths to members. |
17.54% |
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Worship, bible teaching, fellowship inside the church. |
15.79% |
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Training members to be more like Christ. |
19.30% |
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Community outreach - reaching the unsaved in the community with the Gospel. |
47.37% |
Question 45:
What is the Most Important News Years' Resolution You Might Make This Year?
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Better Health: i.e. Diet, Exercise |
12.50% |
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End Bad Habits: i.e. smoking, drinking, |
18.75% |
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Improved Spiritual Walk: i.e. More Bible Study, better prayer life, etc |
43.75% |
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I don't plan to make any New Year's Resolution at all |
25.00% |
Question 46:
Of the four Holidays listed below, which one is your favorite?
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Thanksgiving |
19.35% |
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Christmas |
58.06% |
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Valentine's Day |
0.00% |
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Easter |
22.58% |
Question 47:
Is your family "better off" today than it was four years ago?
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Yes, we are doing better today than four years ago. |
66.67% |
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No, we are doing worse today than four years ago. |
33.33% |
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We are about the same as four years ago. |
0.00% |
Question 48:
What best describes your beliefs about the religion of Islam?
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Islam is basically a peaceful religion to all |
7.87% |
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Islam is basically a peaceful religion to all - violent extremists are the exception not the rule |
13.48% |
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Some factions of Islam promote violence to those outside that religion |
37.08% |
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All Islam is based on violence |
41.57% |
Question 49:
WISCONSIN residents only, please: Who will you vote for for U.S. Senate?
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Russ Feingold (D) |
27.27% |
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Tim Michaels (R) |
72.73% |
Question 50:
Do you feel the local church does an adequate job of reaching out to the unsaved here in America? In Wisconsin? In your own city?
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Yes, I feel the church does an excellent job at local outreach. |
8.33% |
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I feel the church does an OK job at local outreach. |
16.67% |
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I feel the church's level of local outreach could be improved. |
33.33% |
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The church does a poor job of reaching the lost here at home. |
41.67% |
Question 51:
Who won the Presidential debate on September 30?
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President George W. Bush |
57.14% |
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John Kerry |
42.86% |
Question 52:
Who do you feel is best able to lead the U.S. as President for the next four years; who do you trust the most, and who do you feel is the most honest and has the most personal integrity?
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President George W. Bush |
84.13% |
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John Kerry |
12.70% |
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Ralph Nader |
3.17% |
Question 53:
What do you feel is the most important issue in the Presidential election?
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National Security/War on Terrorism |
15.79% |
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Domestic Issues: Healthcare, the Economy, Jobs, Lower Taxes |
5.26% |
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Social Issues: Pro Life, Pro Family, Traditional Marriage |
26.32% |
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Honesty and Integrity of the President |
52.63% |
Question 54:
Should churches withhold communion or otherwise take steps to discipline members who
publicly work against pro-life or pro-family causes?
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Yes, politicians' voting records should reflect their professed faith |
75.81% |
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No, it's none of the church's business |
24.19% |
Question 55:
How do you feel about the condition of the U.S. economy?
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Very Optimistic |
38.10% |
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Optimistic |
45.24% |
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Pessimistic |
9.52% |
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Very Pessimistic |
7.14% |
Question 56:
How often do you read and study the Bible?
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Daily at home |
49.28% |
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Weekly at home and church |
20.29% |
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Weekly, at church only |
7.25% |
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Less than once a week |
23.19% |
Question 57:
If the election were held today, who would get your vote for President?
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George W. Bush |
62.67% |
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John Kerry |
29.33% |
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John Edwards |
2.67% |
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None of the above |
5.33% |
Question 58:
Do you feel the U.S. should go to war against Iraq at this time?
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