Five-Dimension Scale of Religiosity (FDSR)

Do you believe that the world will come to an end according to the will of God? (Keyed: Yes, I believe this)

Which of the following statements most clearly describes your idea about the Deity? (Keyed: I believe in a Divine God, creator of the Universe, who knows my innermost thoughts and feelings, and to whom one day I shall be accountable)

Do you believe that it is necessary for a person to repent before God will forgive his sins? (Keyed: Yes, God's forgiveness comes only after repentance)

Which one of the following best expresses your opinion of God acting in history? (Keyed: God has and continues to act in the history of mankind)

Which of the following best expresses your view of the Bible? (Keyed: 'The Bible is God's Word and all it says is true' OR 'The Bible was written by men inspired by God, and its basic moral and religious teachings are true, but because writers were men, it contains some human errors')

How do you personally view the story of creation as recorded in Genesis? (Keyed: Literally true history)

Which of the following best expresses your opinion concerning miracles? (Keyed: I believe the report of the miracles in the Bible; that is, they occurred through a setting aside of natural laws by a higher power)

What is your view of the following statement: Religious truth is higher than any other form of truth. (Keyed: Strongly agree OR Agree)

Would you write the names of the four Gospels? What are the first five books of the Old Testament? (Keyed: Three or more books correctly identified)

Do you feel it is possible for an individual to develop a well-rounded religious life apart from the institutional church? (Keyed: No)

How much time during a week would you say you spend reading the Bible and other religious literature? (Keyed: One hour or more OR One-half hour)

How many of the past four Sabbath worship services have you attended? (Keyed: Three or more OR Two)

Which of the following best describes your participation in the act of prayer? (Keyed: 'Prayer is a regular part of my behavior' OR 'I pray primarily in times of stress and/or need, but not much otherwise')

Do you believe that for your marriage the ceremony should be performed by: (Keyed: A religious official)

Would you say that one's religious commitment gives life a certain purpose which it could not otherwise have? (Keyed: Strongly agree)

All religions stress that belief normally includes some experience of 'union' with the Divine. Are there particular moments when you feel 'close' to the Divine? (Keyed: Frequently OR Occasionally)

Would you say that religion offers a sense of security in the face of death which is not otherwise possible? (Keyed: Agree)

How would you respond to the statement: 'Religion provides the individual with an interpretation of his existence which could not be discovered by reason alone.' (Keyed: Strongly agree OR Agree)

Faith, meaning putting full confidence in the things we hope for and being certain of things we cannot see, is essential to one's religious life. (Keyed: Agree)

What is your feeling about the operation of nonessential businesses on the Sabbath? (Keyed: They should not be open)

A boy and a girl, both of whom attend church frequently, regularly date one another and have entered into sexual relations with each other. Do you feel that people who give at least partial support to the church by attending its worship services should behave in this manner? (Keyed: People who identify themselves with the church to the extent that they participate in its worship services should uphold its moral teachings as well)

Two candidates are seeking the same political office. One is a member and a strong participant in a church. The other candidate is indifferent, but not hostile, to religious organizations. Other factors being equal, do you think the candidate identified with the church would be a better public servant than the one who has no interest in religion? (Keyed: He definitely would OR He probably would)

Suppose you are living next door to a person who confides in you that each year he puts down on his income tax a $50.00 contribution to the church in 'loose change,' even though he knows that the total sum is far below that amount. Do you feel that a person's religious orientation should be reflected in all phases of his life so that such behavior is morally wrong? (Keyed: Yes)