Religious Orientation Scale – ROS

I try hard to carry my religion over into all my other dealings in life.

Quite often I have been keenly aware of the presence of God or the Divine Being.

Religion is especially important to me because it answers many questions about the meaning of life.

I read literature about my faith (or church).

It is important for me to spend periods of time in private religious thought and meditation.

If not prevented by unavoidable circumstances, I attend church.

My religious beliefs are what really lie behind my whole approach to life.

I try hard to live all my life according to my religious beliefs.

The prayers I say when I am alone carry as much meaning and emotion as those said in services.

Although I believe in my religion, I feel there are many more important things in life.

It doesn't matter so much what I believe so long as I lead a moral life.

The primary purpose of prayer is to gain relief and protection.

The church is most important as a place to formulate good social relationships.

What religion offers me most is comfort when sorrows and misfortune strike.

I pray chiefly because I have been taught to pray.

Although I am a religious person I refuse to let religious considerations influence my everyday affairs.

A primary reason for my interest in religion is that my church is a congenial social activity.

Occasionally I find it necessary to compromise my religious beliefs in order to protect my social and economic well-being.

One reason for my being a church member is that such membership helps to establish a person in the community.

The purpose of prayer is to secure a happy and peaceful life.