Index of Core Spiritual Experiences – INSPIRIT

How strongly religious (or spiritually oriented) do you consider yourself to be? (4 = strong; 3 = somewhat strong; 2 = not very strong; 1 = not at all)

About how often do you spend time on religious or spiritual practices? (4 = several times per day to several times per week; 3 = once per week to several times per month; 2 = once per month to several times per year; 1 = once a year or less)

How often have you felt as though you were very close to a powerful spiritual force that seemed to lift you outside yourself? (1 = never; 2 = once or twice; 3 = several times; 4 = often)

How close do you feel to God? (4 = extremely close; 3 = somewhat close; 2 = not very close; 1 = I don't believe in God)

Have you ever had an experience that has convinced you that God exists? (4 = yes; 1 = no)

Indicate whether you agree or disagree with this statement: 'God dwells within you.' (1 = definitely disagree; 2 = tend to disagree; 3 = tend to agree; 4 = definitely agree)

Please indicate if you have had any of the following experiences and the extent to which they affected your belief in God (Score is the highest rating chosen among the experiences: 1 = I have never had this experience; 2 = Did not strengthen belief in God; 3 = Strengthened belief in God; 4 = Convinced me of God's existence): - An experience of God's energy or presence - An experience of a great spiritual figure (e.g., Jesus, Mary, Elijah, Buddha) - An experience of angels or guiding spirits - An experience of communication with someone who has died - Meeting or listening to a spiritual teacher or master - An overwhelming experience of love - An experience of profound inner peace - An experience of complete joy and ecstasy - A miraculous (or not normally occurring) event - A healing of your body or mind (or witnessed such a healing) - A feeling of unity with the earth and all living beings - An experience with near death or life after death - Other