Worldview 1 Demographics2 Assessment School*Address* City State / Province / Region I am a...*StudentTeacherPrincipal/AdministratorParentGrade Level*Please choose your current grade level. If this is summer time, please choose the grade you just completed.6789101112 Would you describe yourself as someone who believes people are basically good?*NoYesThere are many things that contribute to feeling successful in life. Overall, what is the single, most important factor you consider to determine your success in life?*Living a healthy, productive and safe lifeOtherBeing a good citizenBeing a good spouse/parentCommitment and obedience to GodMaking the people you care about happyExperiencing personal happiness or freedomHaving positive and fulfilling relationshipsReaching your goalsHow important is it to you, personally, to developing a deeper relationship with God?*Extremely importantVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot important at allHow important is it to you, personally, to increase your understanding of the Bible and God’s ways?*Extremely importantVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot important at allPlease indicate how often, if ever, you engage in reading from the Bible, not including when you are at a church or school.*DailyWeeklyMonthlySeveral times per year1 or 2 times per yearLess oftenPlease indicate how often, if ever, you consciously worship God other than at church services or events, or at school.*DailyWeeklyMonthlySeveral times per year1 or 2 times per yearLess oftenPlease indicate how often, if ever, you confess your sins and seek God’s forgiveness.*DailyWeeklyMonthlySeveral times per year1 or 2 times per yearLess oftenPlease indicate how often, if ever, you devote time to better understanding the story and principles of your faith.*DailyWeeklyMonthlySeveral times per year1 or 2 times per yearLess oftenPlease indicate how often, if ever, you share your religious beliefs with someone who believes differently than you, to persuade them to adopt your beliefs.*DailyWeeklyMonthlySeveral times per year1 or 2 times per yearLess oftenThink about how you live your life. People have different ideals they seek to achieve. In addition to those differences, sometimes there are gaps between how you would like to act and how you actually behave. For each statement below, please indicate how accurately it describes how you typically behave these daysHow accurate is this statement: "you consistently treat others the way you want them to treat you."*TotallyMostlySomewhatNot tooNot at allHow accurate is this statement: "you do not worry about anything; God is always in charge and you fully trust Him"*TotallyMostlySomewhatNot tooNot at allHow accurate is this statement: "nothing is more sacred than your word; a promise you make is always a promise you keep"*TotallyMostlySomewhatNot tooNot at allHow accurate is this statement: "people respect and think highly of you because you are genuinely interested in their well-being"*TotallyMostlySomewhatNot tooNot at allHow accurate is this statement: "every day you consciously recommit yourself to knowing and pursuing God’s will for your life"*TotallyMostlySomewhatNot tooNot at allHow accurate is this statement: "given a choice between tangible success and serving people in need, you consistently choose serving rather than personal progress"*TotallyMostlySomewhatNot tooNot at allHow accurate is this statement: "you acknowledge your sins and shortcomings and seek God’s forgiveness every day"*TotallyMostlySomewhatNot tooNot at allImagine if someone came to you for advice on a moral decision they face. For each situation described, please indicate what you would advise them about the situation. Please answer based on what you, personally, would say, not what you think other people might say or expect you to say. If you do not think you should or would give advice, enter that under “no advice.” Would you advise that this choice is morally acceptable: "telling a lie in order to protect their own personal best interests or reputation"*YesNoNot sureNo adviceWould you advise that this choice is morally acceptable: "using potentially-addictive drugs that have not been prescribed by a medical doctor, for recreational purposes"*YesNoNot sureNo adviceWould you advise that this choice is morally acceptable: "looking at pictures or videos that display nudity or explicit sexual behavior"*YesNoNot sureNo adviceWould you advise that this choice is morally acceptable: "declaring small tax deductions they are not eligible for, but will not be discovered by the IRS, to lower their tax bill"*YesNoNot sureNo adviceWould you advise that this choice is morally acceptable: "filing for divorce because their spouse consistently makes them unhappy"*YesNoNot sureNo adviceWould you advise that this choice is morally acceptable: "having an abortion"*YesNoNot sureNo adviceWould you advise that this choice is morally acceptable: "not repaying money they borrowed from a relative because the relative doesn’t need the money but your friend does"*YesNoNot sureNo adviceWould you advise that this choice is morally acceptable: "marrying someone of the same sex"*YesNoNot sureNo adviceDo you, personally, believe that there are moral absolutes that are unchanging, or that moral truth always depends upon the circumstances and the person’s perspectives, or is this something you are not sure about?*moral truth always depends upon the circumstances and perspectivesnot surethere are moral absolutes that are unchangingWhat do you believe is the primary, most reliable source of absolute moral truth?*Consensus of societyTeachings in religious literature, other than the BibleHow you feel about it, personallyReligious instruction from your church or religious mediaGovernment lawsWhatever works most effectively in a situationTraditional valuesNot sureTeachings in the BibleWhich of these statements comes closest to describing what you believe about the Bible?*the Bible is just one of the many holy books that provide religious teaching from various faiths; it is neither more nor less valid than any other sacred literaturethe Bible is the inspired word of God and has no errors, although some verses are meant to be symbolic rather than literalthe Bible is the actual, true word of God and should be taken literally, word for wordReligious instruction from your church or religious mediathe Bible is a book of fables and myths that have little basis in realityNot surethe Bible is the inspired word of God but has some factual or historical errorsthe Bible was not inspired by God but tells how its authors understood the ways and principles of GodWhich of the following statements comes closest to your view about the origins and development of human life?*Human beings have developed naturally over a long time from less advanced forms of life in a process that had no divine or supernatural interventionAll life forms were created by God; human beings have developed over a long time from less advanced forms of life in a process that God guidedHuman beings were created by God in what is pretty much their present form through one miraculous act of creation, as described in the BibleNot sureOther explanationHuman beings have always existed on earthPeople have a variety of beliefs. Please indicate whether you, personally, agree or disagree with each of these statements, no matter what you think other people may believe.Do you personally, agree or disagree the Bible is totally accurate in all of the life principles it teaches*Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeDo you personally, agree or disagree you have a personal responsibility to share your religious beliefs with people who believe differently*Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeDo you personally, agree or disagree your religious faith is very important to you and how you live*Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeDo you personally, agree or disagree a person who is generally good, or does enough good things for others, will earn a place in Heaven*Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeDo you personally, agree or disagree the main purpose of life is to know, love, and serve God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength*Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeDo you personally, agree or disagree when He lived on earth, Jesus Christ was fully human and therefore committed sins, like other people*Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeDo you personally, agree or disagree Satan does not exist; he is just a symbol of evil*Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeDo you personally, agree or disagree the Holy Spirit is not a living entity but is a symbol of God’s presence or purity*Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeThere are many different beliefs about God or a higher power. Please choose the description that comes closest to what you, personally, believe.*Not sureGod represents a state of higher consciousness that a person may reachGod is the all-powerful, all-knowing, perfect creator of the universe who rules the world todayGod refers to the total realization of personal, human potentialThere are many gods, each with different power and authorityThere is no such thing as GodEveryone is godWhich of these statements comes closest to describing your belief about God’s involvement in peoples’ lives these days?*There is no God, so God is not involved in your lifeGod is aware of everything happening in your life and is actively involved in your life every dayGod is aware of everything happening in your life but intervenes only in special circumstances that have dramatic, far-ranging implicationsGod created the world and humanity but is not involved in people’s lives these daysWhich of these statements comes closest to describing your beliefs about the idea of sin?*Sin happens, there are natural consequences, and life goes on; it is not a big dealSin is basically making mistakes, and we should learn from our mistakesSins are unfortunate choices that create bad karma or negative vibes; we should try to be good and do good so that we can experience good karma/positive vibesSin is an outdated idea that is no longer relevant in the contemporary worldEveryone is a sinner, which is rebellion against God and His laws; the only solution is to be saved from eternal punishment through personal repentance and God’s forgivenessWould you describe yourself as someone who believes that having faith matters more than which faith you have?*YesNoDon’t know