Louisiana Public Square

*Survey Results* *RELIGION AND GOVERNMENT*
*Online*
Q1. How closely would you say you follow news on state government and public affairs in Louisiana?
	% Very Closely 43.8 Somewhat 43.8 Not Very Closely 6.3 Don't Know/Not Available 6.3
Q2. In your opinion, should churches and other houses of worship keep out of political matters or should they express their views on day-to-day social and political questions?
	% Should Keep Out 25.0 Should Express Views 62.5 Don't Know/Not Available 6.3 Refused 6.3
Q3. During political elections, should churches and other houses of worship come out in favor of one candidate over another?
	% Should Come Out In Favor 31.3 Should Not Come Out In Favor 62.5 Don't Know/Not Available 0.0 Refused 6.3
Q4. Do you believe that it is proper or improper for political parties to ask church members for lists of people who attend their church so the parties can encourage them to register and vote?
	% Proper 12.5 Improper 87.5
Q5. Do you believe that it is proper or improper for Catholic church leaders to deny communion to Catholic politicians whose views on abortion and other life issues go against church teachings?
	% Proper 56.3 Improper 43.8
Q6. Do you believe that it is proper or improper for the Ten Commandments to be displayed in a government building?
	% Proper 62.5 Improper 31.3 Don't Know / Not Available 6.3 Refused 0.0
Q7. Do you believe that it is proper or improper to have a prayer read in public school classrooms?
	% Proper 62.5 Improper 31.3 Don't Know / Not Available 6.3
Q8. At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence?
	% Increasing 62.5 Losing 18.8 Same 12.5 Don't Know/Not Available 6.3
Q9. Do you favor or oppose a school voucher program that would allow parents to use tax funds to send their children to the school of their choice, even if it is a private school?
	% Favor 54.4 Oppose 31.3 Don't Know/Not Available 6.3
Q10. Do you think private schools that accept publicly funded vouchers should or should not be required to comply with government regulations that apply to public schools?
	% Should 43.8 Should Not 50.0 Don't Know / Not Available 6.3
Q11. Which one of the following opinions best agrees with your view on abortion?
	% Never Permit 43.8 Permit Only if Woman In Danger 18.8 Permit If Woman Would Have Difficulty Caring For The Child 6.3 Never Forbid 31.3
Q12. Do you think same sex couples should or should not be allowed to form legally recognized civil unions, giving them legal rights in areas such as health insurance, inheritance, and pension coverage?
	% Should 62.5 Should Not 37.5 Don't know / Not available 0.0
Q13. What is your religious preference?
	% Protestant 37.5 Roman Catholic 31.3 Jewish 0.0 Mormon (including Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) 0.0 Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian) 0.0 Islam / Muslim 6.3 Don't know / Not available 18.8 Refused 6.3
Q14. Would you describe yourself as a "born again" or evangelical Christian?
	% Yes, Would 31.3 No, Would Not 56.3 Does Not Apply 12.5
Q15. Aside from weddings and funerals how often do you attend religious services?
	% Once A Week 43.8 Once or Twice a Month 18.8 A few times a year 12.5 Seldom 18.8 Never 6.3
Q16. How important would you say religion is in your own life?
	% Very important 81.3 Somewhat important 12.5 Not very important 0.0 Not at all important 6.3 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q17. Would you say the government is pretty much run by a few big interests looking out for themselves or that it is run for the benefit of all the people?
	% Few Big Interests 75.0 Benefit of All 25.0
Q18. How much attention do you feel the government pays to what the people think when it decides what to do?
	% Good deal 18.8 Some 50.0 Not much 31.3 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q19. Discussions - even those that involve serious disagreements - should be an important part of the political processes.
	% Strongly agree 81.3 Agree 6.3 Neither agree nor disagree 6.3 Disagree 6.3 Strongly disagree 0.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q20. Democracy requires hearing from all sides of a political issue, even those with unpopular views.
	% Strongly agree 75.0 Agree 25.0 Neither agree nor disagree 0.0 Disagree 0.0 Strongly disagree 0.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q21. What is your political party affiliation?
	% Republican 31.3 Democrat 31.3 Independent 25.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0 Other 12.5
Q22. The terms "liberal" and "conservative" may mean different things to people, depending on the kind of issue one is considering. In terms of ECONOMIC issues, would you say you are:
	% Very liberal 6.3 Liberal 0.0 Somewhat liberal 18.8 Moderate 18.8 Somewhat conservative 18.8 Conservative 25.0 Very conservative 12.5 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q23. Now, thinking in terms of SOCIAL issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:
	% Very liberal 18.8 Liberal 12.5 Somewhat liberal 12.5 Moderate 6.3 Somewhat conservative 18.8 Conservative 12.5 Very conservative 18.8 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q24. How much attention do you feel the government pays to what the people think when it decides what to do?
	% White 87.5 Black 0.0 Asian 0.0 Hispanic 0.0 Native American 0.0 Mixed race 6.3 Other 6.3 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q25. What is the highest level of education you have received?
	% Grade school 0.0 High school diploma / GED 25.0 Vocational / Technical degree 0.0 Associates degree 12.5 Bachelors degree 37.5 Masters degree 6.3 PhD / MD / JD 18.8 Other 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q26. What was your age on your last birthday?
	% 17 or younger 0.0 18 - 24 20.0 25 - 34 6.7 35 - 44 33.3 45 - 54 13.3 55 - 64 26.7 65 - 74 0.0 75 - 84 0.0 85 or older 0.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q27. Marital Status?
	% Single 18.8 Married 62.5 Divorced / Separated 18.8 Widowed 0.0 Other 0.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q28. 2003 Household Income Before Taxes?
	% "0,000-10,000" 6.3 "10,001-20,000" 0.0 "20,001-30,000" 0.0 "30,001-40,000" 18.8 "40,001-50,000" 6.3 "50,001-60,000" 25.0 "60,001-70,000" 12.5 "70,001-80,000" 12.5 "80,001-90,000" 0.0 "90,001-100,000" 0.0 "100,001 or more" 12.5 Refused 6.3 Don't Know / Not Available 0.0
Q29. Gender?
	% Male 68.8 Female 31.3