The God Survey

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* 1. I wonder about God

A lot

A little

Rarely

Never

Other - If you wish, you are welcome to elaborate here on your choice.

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* 2. I have questions about God

Frequently

Rarely

Never

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* 3. I have felt close to God... (You may select all that speak to you.)

when I have been at Shabbat services

when I have been at a wedding

when I have been at a baby naming

when I have been at a bar/bat mitzvah

when I have been at a funeral

when I have experienced outstanding movies, plays, or concerts

when I have experienced great art

when I have read an outstanding book or poem

when watching my child or grandchild at special moments

when I have been outdoors and experienced nature’s wonders

I rarely feel close to God

I never feel close to God

Other - You may share another experience that has made you feel close to God or, if you wish, please elaborate on any of the choices you made above.

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* 4. I have felt distant from God... (You may select all that speak to you.)

when seeing the devastation caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes and tornados

when first experiencing the events of 9/11 and now remembering them years later

when a close relative or friend has encountered illness or great personal setbacks

when I have suffered my own setbacks

when viewing the world in general

Other - You may share another experience that has made you feel distant from God or, if you wish, please elaborate on any of the choices you made above.

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* 5. God can be understood in many ways by different people. Even the same person may have differing beliefs about God. Here is an opportunity to identify some of your beliefs.

	Agree	Disagree	I'm not sure
God is the creator of the universe.	God is the creator of the universe. Agree	God is the creator of the universe. Disagree	God is the creator of the universe. I'm not sure
God rewards good people and punishes bad people.	God rewards good people and punishes bad people. Agree	God rewards good people and punishes bad people. Disagree	God rewards good people and punishes bad people. I'm not sure
The universe reveals evidence that God exists.	The universe reveals evidence that God exists. Agree	The universe reveals evidence that God exists. Disagree	The universe reveals evidence that God exists. I'm not sure
Science can explain everything. God is an unnecessary hypothesis.	Science can explain everything. God is an unnecessary hypothesis. Agree	Science can explain everything. God is an unnecessary hypothesis. Disagree	Science can explain everything. God is an unnecessary hypothesis. I'm not sure
Auschwitz tells us that God's power is severely limited.	Auschwitz tells us that God's power is severely limited. Agree	Auschwitz tells us that God's power is severely limited. Disagree	Auschwitz tells us that God's power is severely limited. I'm not sure
God could have prevented Auschwitz.	God could have prevented Auschwitz. Agree	God could have prevented Auschwitz. Disagree	God could have prevented Auschwitz. I'm not sure
Sometimes innocent people suffer without any reason.	Sometimes innocent people suffer without any reason. Agree	Sometimes innocent people suffer without any reason. Disagree	Sometimes innocent people suffer without any reason. I'm not sure
God would like to prevent some of the suffering, but can't.	God would like to prevent some of the suffering, but can't. Agree	God would like to prevent some of the suffering, but can't. Disagree	God would like to prevent some of the suffering, but can't. I'm not sure
We would understand why some people suffer if we could see the complete story. Evil exists for a purpose, even if we don't grasp it.	We would understand why some people suffer if we could see the complete story. Evil exists for a purpose, even if we don't grasp it. Agree	We would understand why some people suffer if we could see the complete story. Evil exists for a purpose, even if we don't grasp it. Disagree	We would understand why some people suffer if we could see the complete story. Evil exists for a purpose, even if we don't grasp it. I'm not sure
Evil is a human responsibility, not God's.	Evil is a human responsibility, not God's. Agree	Evil is a human responsibility, not God's. Disagree	Evil is a human responsibility, not God's. I'm not sure

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* 6. Here are some more ways in which God might be understood.

	Agree	Disagree	I'm not sure
God is my conscience.	God is my conscience. Agree	God is my conscience. Disagree	God is my conscience. I'm not sure
God works through my conscience.	God works through my conscience. Agree	God works through my conscience. Disagree	God works through my conscience. I'm not sure
God comforts.	God comforts. Agree	God comforts. Disagree	God comforts. I'm not sure
God is omnipotent.	God is omnipotent. Agree	God is omnipotent. Disagree	God is omnipotent. I'm not sure
God is limited.	God is limited. Agree	God is limited. Disagree	God is limited. I'm not sure
There is purpose and design in the world.	There is purpose and design in the world. Agree	There is purpose and design in the world. Disagree	There is purpose and design in the world. I'm not sure
It is impossible to understand God.	It is impossible to understand God. Agree	It is impossible to understand God. Disagree	It is impossible to understand God. I'm not sure
We are partners with God in the ongoing process of creation.	We are partners with God in the ongoing process of creation. Agree	We are partners with God in the ongoing process of creation. Disagree	We are partners with God in the ongoing process of creation. I'm not sure
There is one God.	There is one God. Agree	There is one God. Disagree	There is one God. I'm not sure
God is the power behind the laws of nature.	God is the power behind the laws of nature. Agree	God is the power behind the laws of nature. Disagree	God is the power behind the laws of nature. I'm not sure
God is the order behind the laws of nature.	God is the order behind the laws of nature. Agree	God is the order behind the laws of nature. Disagree	God is the order behind the laws of nature. I'm not sure
God is a force working for good in the universe.	God is a force working for good in the universe. Agree	God is a force working for good in the universe. Disagree	God is a force working for good in the universe. I'm not sure
God is a presence in the universe supporting us to do our best.	God is a presence in the universe supporting us to do our best. Agree	God is a presence in the universe supporting us to do our best. Disagree	God is a presence in the universe supporting us to do our best. I'm not sure
God is hope.	God is hope. Agree	God is hope. Disagree	God is hope. I'm not sure
God is love.	God is love. Agree	God is love. Disagree	God is love. I'm not sure
There is no God.	There is no God. Agree	There is no God. Disagree	There is no God. I'm not sure

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* 7. Here are some further descriptions of what God does.

	Agree	Disagree	I'm not sure
God is merciful.	God is merciful. Agree	God is merciful. Disagree	God is merciful. I'm not sure
God is just.	God is just. Agree	God is just. Disagree	God is just. I'm not sure
God feeds the hungry.	God feeds the hungry. Agree	God feeds the hungry. Disagree	God feeds the hungry. I'm not sure
God heals the sick.	God heals the sick. Agree	God heals the sick. Disagree	God heals the sick. I'm not sure
Mercy is Godly.	Mercy is Godly. Agree	Mercy is Godly. Disagree	Mercy is Godly. I'm not sure
Justice is Godly.	Justice is Godly. Agree	Justice is Godly. Disagree	Justice is Godly. I'm not sure
Feeding the hungry is Godly.	Feeding the hungry is Godly. Agree	Feeding the hungry is Godly. Disagree	Feeding the hungry is Godly. I'm not sure
Healing the sick is Godly.	Healing the sick is Godly. Agree	Healing the sick is Godly. Disagree	Healing the sick is Godly. I'm not sure

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* 8. If God was accepting questions, I would want to ask God the following question(s).

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* 9. Please tell us a bit about yourself.

Male

Female

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* 10. Please tell us your age...

Teenager

20's

30's

40's

50's

60's

70's

80's

90's+

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* 11. Please tell us the name of your congregation and its city and state.

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* 12. How would you describe your religious identity?

Jewish by birth

Jewish by choice (i.e. converted to Judaism)

Not Jewish