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Statewide Teenager Research 2007 Presented by: November 6, 2007 Background & Methodology The Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma seeks to gain a better understanding of the opinions and perceptions of unchurched Oklahoma teenagers regarding church, the Bible, God, Jesus Christ, and other topics. In order to do this, a comprehensive statewide survey was conducted among 483 randomly selected households. Teenagers were recruited from within these households who fit the psychographically unchurched screener, as developed by the BGCO and Equip Research. This yields a sample error of +/- 4.7% at the 95% confidence level. In addition to the study of unchurched teenagers, a survey was taken among churched teenagers as well to provide a baseline for comparison. In order to accomplish the Churched Teenager portion of the survey, the BGCO and Equip Research created a “churched teenager” survey that was the same as the “unchurched teenager” survey, exceptions being those questions that applied only to that particular audience (ie church attendance, etc.). This survey was then distributed to a random selection of churches across the state of Oklahoma. The individual churches then administered the survey to their students and sent the completed surveys to Equip Research and Consulting. A total of 1,013 surveys were completed and an overall database of 843 responses (due to weighting and representation) was created. This yields a sample error of +/- 3.4% at the 95% confidence level. · 2 CHURCHED: Average Church Attendance · 66.7% of churched respondents indicated that they attend Sunday School at least 4 times a month. · 66.5% indicated that they attend Wednesday Evening Services at least 4 times a month. In an average month, how often do you attend the following services? 70% 66.7% 66.5% 64.0% 60% 50% 0 1 40% 2 32.1% 3 30.6% 4+ 30% 20% 11.2% 10% 6.3% 7.0% 5.9% 15.1% 3.8% 7.7% 5.5% 16.3% 8.1% 5.7% 10.8% 11.9% 4.4% 13.7% 0% Sunday School AM Worship PM Worship Wednesday 3 UNCHURCHED: Average Church Attendance · 47.5% of unchurched respondents indicated that they almost always attend church, at least once a week. · 64.5% indicated that they attend church at least a couple of times a month or more. Which of the following best describes how often you go to church? 70% 60% 47.5% 50% 40% 30% 17.0% 20% 12.1% 13.7% 9.3% 10% 0% Almost Always Most of the Time Some Rarely Never 4 CHURCHED: Parents Average Church Attendance · 57.3% of churched respondents indicated that they estimate their parents attend Sunday Morning Worship at least 4 times a month. · 52.7% indicated that they think their parents go to Sunday School at least 4 times a month. In an average month, how often would you say your parents attend the following services? 70% 57.3% 60% 52.7% 50% 44.4% 0 42.3% 1 40% 2 32.7% 30% 3 4+ 24.1% 22.9% 18.0% 20% 9.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 3.0% 12.0% Sunday School 4.6% 15.1% 3.4% AM Worship 6.9% 9.1% 9.0% PM Worship 5.0% 8.9% Wednesday 5 UNCHURCHED: Parents Average Church Attendance · 44.3% of unchurched respondents indicated that they estimate that their parents almost always attend church, at least once a week. · 55.2% indicated that their parents attend church at least a couple of times a month or more. How often would you say your parents go to church? 70% 60% 50% 44.3% 40% 30% 19.3% 20% 10.9% 9.8% 12.6% 10% 2.7% 0% Almost Always Most of the Time Some Rarely Never I don't know. 6 UNCHURCHED: Denomination · 28.2% of unchurched respondents indicated that they consider themselves NonDenominational. · 25.9% indicated that they consider themselves Baptist. Do you consider yourself a particular denomination? If so, which one? No Reply 1.7% Other 21.3% Lutheran 2.7% 9.8% Catholic 28.2% Non-Denom. 1.1% Mormon 5.1% Methodist 2.2% Pentecostal 25.9% Baptist 2.9% Assembly of God 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 7 UNCHURCHED: Denomination Unchurched respondents who indicated a denomination other than those listed were then asked to specify. The following are their verbatim responses. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 day Adventist Agnostic (Repeated 3 times) Nihilists Atheist (Repeated 2 times) Buddhist Christian (Repeated 34 times) Church of Christ Church of Christ (Repeated 2 times) Disciples of Christ Don't consider myself to be a part of any denomination. (Repeated 3 times) Four Square, Pentecostal I don't know. (Repeated 3 times) I just believe in God. Independent Christian Inter-Denominational Jehovah’s Witness Jewish Mennonite Muslim Nazareth (Repeated 2 times) None (Repeated 18 times) Pagan Pentecostal Presbyterian (Repeated 6 times) Protestant (Repeated 2 times) Roman Catholic 8 BOTH: Life Influences The following table shows the average “level of influence” of the available options for both unchurched and churched respondents. Parents held the highest level influence regardless of churched status. However, churched respondents indicated lower levels of influence on nearly all factors. The verbatim responses show that these students are more influenced by non-listed people, such as youth group leader or minister. Average Level of Influence Unchurched Churched Parents 6.56 6.26 Close Friends 5.96 6.09 Friends/Classmates 4.61 4.67 Siblings 6.09 5.31 Extended Family 5.89 5.27 Professional Athletes 3.17 2.77 Actors/Actresses 2.67 2.40 Musicians/Singers 3.67 3.24 9 BOTH: Life Influences · 74.9% of unchurched respondents indicated that their parents are Extremely Important influences on their lives. · 64.8% of churched respondents indicated that their parents are Extremely Important influences on their lives. How important are the following influences on your life? Parents 100% 90% 74.9% 80% 64.8% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 13.1% 10% 0.7% 0.8% 0.7% 1.5% 1.1% 3.2% 1.8% 5.2% 15.3% 8.4% 6.9% 0% 1 (Not Important) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Extremely Important) 10 BOTH: Life Influences · 38.4% of unchurched respondents indicated that their close friends are Extremely Important influences on their lives. · 48.9% of churched respondents indicated that their close friends are Extremely Important influences on their lives. How important are the following influences on your life? Close Friends 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched 48.9% 50% Churched 38.4% 40% 28.2% 25.1% 30% 24.8% 14.5% 20% 10% 0.0% 0.4% 0.2% 0.5% 1.8% 2.4% 5.8% 7.6% 0% 1 (Not Important) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Extremely Important) 11 BOTH: Life Influences · 7.8% of unchurched respondents indicated that their friends/classmates in general are Extremely Important influences on their lives. · 13.2% of churched respondents indicated that their friends/classmates in general are Extremely Important influences on their lives. How important are the following influences on your life? Friends/ Classmates in General 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 34.4% 40% 24.7% 30% 19.7% 20% 10% 21.9% 17.3% 17.7% 13.2% 11.3% 12.0% 2.7% 3.2% 6.2% 7.8% 5.9% 0% 1 (Not Important) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Extremely Important) 12 BOTH: Life Influences · 53.9% of unchurched respondents indicated that their siblings are Extremely Important influences on their lives. · 38.9% of churched respondents indicated that their siblings are Extremely Important influences on their lives. How important are the following influences on your life? Brothers & Sisters 100% 90% 80% 70% 53.9% 60% 50% 38.9% 40% 23.3% 30% 20% 10% 3.3% 7.0% 1.3% 5.2% 5.7% 10.2%9.1% 1.8% 4.4% 3 4 17.9% 12.6% 0% 1 (Not 2 5 6 7 13 BOTH: Life Influences · 41.7% of unchurched respondents indicated that their extended family are Extremely Important influences on their lives. · 32.6% of churched respondents indicated that their extended family are Extremely Important influences on their lives. How important are the following influences on your life? Family Members (Other Than Listed) 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 41.7% 40% 32.6% 29.0% 30% 19.6% 20% 10% 13.8% 1.3% 3.0% 1.6% 5.6% 8.2% 4.0% 14.9% 15.7% 6.7% 0% 1 (Not Important) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Extremely Important) 14 BOTH: Life Influences · 4.9% of unchurched respondents indicated that professional athletes are Extremely Important influences on their lives. · 5.1% of churched respondents indicated that professional athletes are Extremely Important influences on their lives. How important are the following influences on your life? Professional Athletes 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 34.2% 25.1% 14.4% 20% 17.2% 17.7% 17.2% 16.9% 16.0% 13.2% 7.7% 10% 4.4% 4.6%4.9% 5.1% 0% 1 (Not Important) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Extremely Important) 15 BOTH: Life Influences · 1.6% of unchurched respondents indicated that actors/actresses are Extremely Important influences on their lives. · 3.2% of churched respondents indicated that actors/actresses are Extremely Important influences on their lives. How important are the following influences on your life? Movie/TV Actors or Actresses 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 38.1% 40% 32.8% 30% 23.3% 18.2% 18.8% 20% 16.1% 13.7% 11.0% 11.8% 5.6% 10% 2.4% 1.7%1.6% 3.2% 0% 1 (Not Important) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Extremely Important) 16 BOTH: Life Influences · 8.2% of unchurched respondents indicated that musicians/singers are Extremely Important influences on their lives. · 6.9% of churched respondents indicated that musicians/singers are Extremely Important influences on their lives. How important are the following influences on your life? Professional Musicians and Singers 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 24.4% 30% 18.0% 20% 15.3% 17.8% 13.1% 14.4% 15.5% 16.5% 18.8% 12.3% 10.4% 10% 7.4%8.2% 6.9% 0% 1 (Not Important) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Extremely Important) 17 UNCHURCHED: Life Influences Respondents were asked, “In your own words, who or what would you say is the greatest influence on your life? The following are their verbatim responses: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Commandments Anything Athlete Basically people that are here to help me. Best friend Best friends, some teachers Bible Bill Gates Boyfriend (Repeated 2 times) Brother Bryan, fiancée Christ Chuck Norris Church camp friends Church parents Conscience Cousin sometimes Dad (Repeated 26 Times) Dad/Grandpa (Repeated 2 times) Don’t know (Repeated 23 times) Family (Repeated 15 times) Family, friends (repeated 7 times) Friends (Repeated 26 times) Friends and sister Future family Girlfriend God (Repeated 27 times) God and Jesus God and My Family God and my parents God, church, friends God, friends God, the Bible Grandpa (Repeated 3 times) Grandma (Repeated 5 times) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · His parents His parents and knowing right and wrong from his conscience. His pastor (Repeated 3 times) How people act. I don't really know what to say; I do what I think is right I first think of what God would want me to do. I would say my mom. Encouragement from parents Jesus (Repeated 4 times) Jesus Christ (Repeated 2 times) Just how I have been raised or my parents Me (Repeated 30 times) Me, cause I don't really care about anything else. Mom (Repeated 40 times) Mom and Dad (Repeated 115 times) My sister My ancestry My aunt My basketball coach My best friend (Repeated 2 times) My brother (Repeated 5 times) My church camp My closest friends and my brothers and sister. My cousin My extended family My family and friends My family members and God My family, mom, and dad. My friends and my parents. 18 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My friends probably My godmother My grandma and my mom My grandma, cause she's been through a lot. My grandparents My mom and friends. My mom and my Great Grandfather. My mom because she is so strong and she always puts up with so much. My mom definitely and God and the Bible. My mom or God (Repeated 2 times) My mother and my girlfriend My music. My parents and God (Repeated 2 times) My parents and Jesus My parents and my brother My parents and my church My parents and my friends. My past experiences My sister (Repeated 3 times) My sister and God My teachers (Repeated 5 times) My wrestling coach My youth pastor No idea. Nobody (Repeated 4 times) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Not just one person, but mostly my parents. Parents or sister Parents, brothers and sisters Parents, friends or God Parents, peers Parents, they taught me what is right and wrong Peers, friends People that I see everyday Personally, friends cause they're a big part of my life. Pleasing the lord Probably my cousin Probably some of my friends Really don’t know. Just the way I see the world. Rebecca Religion/family Sister (Repeated 2 times) song writers The Bible The Bible, my conscience The music I listen. The outcome The people I spend most of my time with Well my parents and God What my parents think You 19 CHURCHED: Life Influences Respondents were asked, “In your own words, who or what would you say is the greatest influence on your life? The following are their verbatim responses: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Accepting God Allen Iverson brought me to play basketball. Amanda Southern, and Caitlin Tate. Amanda, an older student in my youth group. Baseball Basketball players. Besides my Savior, My Mom because she is my best friend. Bible Bob Stoops Boston and AC/DC Brandon Brent Kellogg, Josh and Tara Brown Brett Melton, he is always boosting me up. Brother Brother Randy Brother Ray Casey Chad Christ Christina Waite Christina Wiemers Christy Capuville, my older teacher. My Mom, because of her faithfulness. Church (Repeated 3 times) Church and close friends Church and education is the most important. Clint · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Close friend (Repeated 2 times) Dad (Repeated 28 times) Dad, he's a great musician and a great Christian. Daryl and Brian Definitely band at school, friend in band because we spend so much time together during practices and rehearsals. My parents would be the most though. Definitely God. Denis C., Chantz, and Terry Dennis and Terry Everything is a influence to me. Falls Creek service, and O.B.U. Family (Repeated 4 times) Family and friends (Repeated 4 times) Family, they are who I am around most. Football has a great influence Friends (Repeated 9 times) Friends and family and God Friends because I spend all my time with them. God too. Friends because I spend the most time with them. Friends, Christian music, Jesus, Lauren Harrell Friends, family Friends, family, youth members Fun Fuzz Kennedy · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · God (Repeated 34 times) God and music God and my bf. God and my family God and my Grandma God and my parents and my Sister. God and my parents because I can learn a lot from my parents and a lot from God's Word. God and my parents cause they tell me everything. God and parents. Maybe good friends. God; family God has the biggest influence because I care what he thinks. God is definitely the greatest influence in my life. He is the only one that has always been there for me and He is the only one I strive to live for. God is my greatest influence in my life because He is a wonderful role model. God is the first and foremost He is always there. Mom is next. God should be everybody’s greatest influence, but my parents are visible and I can feel them unlike God. God would be my greatest influence. God would have to be the greatest influence on my life God, and my family, my really good friends. God, and my parents are the greatest influence in my life. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · God, church, parents, friends. God, close friends, parents God, family, God, family, and friends God, family, friends God, friends, family, celebrities God, my Mom God, my parents, and my close friends God, older Christians who live for God God, parents God, parents, friends God, parents, friends God, pastor God, spiritual leaders. God, then mom/parents, then Isaiah God...duh! Going to church Going to church and spending time with God Golf Grandpa Grandpa and brothers Grandparents and Jesus. Guys! Hawk Nelson I don't have one. I don't really have any influences, I do my own thing. I know this is a church answer, but it's true - it's Jesus because He has gotten me through a lot. I really don't care. I really don't know. God and friends 21 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I really like music - it influences me and teachers, and family, friends and especially church. I think close friends are the greatest influence on my life. I think my big Sister is my greatest influence. I think my parents and God is my influence. I think my parents are the biggest influence in my life. I think that my sister and brother-inlaw are. I think the greatest influence in my life would be my youth pastors/teachers. I think the greatest influence would probably be my friends. Even thought I listen to my parents and respect them, I tend to go with things my friends do more often, but not to the extent that I do things I'd regret. I think you. [This respondent may be referring to the person whom administered the survey, possibly their Youth Minister] I think that my parents I wish I could say that I know God well enough for Him to be the only influence in my life but I don' think I can. I would have to say an older family friend. I would have to say my Mom and Dad. I would have to say my youth pastor. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I would have to say, besides God, my friends are. I would honestly have to say my older sister because she is a strong Christian and is firm in her faith. I would say God, my parents, sisters. I would say my best friend Steve-O and my Youth Minister Mark Price. I would say my Father is my greatest influence because he is so strong. I would say my friends and parents I would say my Mom and my grandparents. I would say my Mom because she inspires me and advises me! I would say my older sisters and my Dad. I would say my parents I would say my parents and my sister influence me the most. I would say my parents are the greatest influence on my life. They're always in my life and always encouraging me. They are my best role models. I would say that it's my friends. I would say the biggest influence in my life are my parents, because they know how to live honorably and proud, they lso know how to live life with no regrets. I would say the greatest influence in my life is Anthony, my youth minister. I would say the greatest influence in my life is my friends and parents. It would have 2 be my moms 22 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I've always wanted to be just like Derek Jeter. Jesus (Repeated 16 times) Jesus - always! Jesus and my family Jesus and my parents are the greatest influences in my life. Jesus and the youth Jesus Christ (Repeated 3 times) Jesus Christ and being a Christian Jesus Christ and my Cousin Cindy and her friend Rene (they are older, about 50). Jesus Christ is my influence; he's my everything. Jesus Christ, Esther (from the Bible) and my parents Jesus Christ, my Dad, and Ted Dekker. Jesus Christ, my Youth Pastor, my parents, my brother, and my friends. Jesus is the greatest influence Jesus the Savior of my soul Jesus! Jesus, and my Mom and Dad Jesus, because he is awesome and has done incredible things. Jesus, because he was perfect Jesus, friends Jesus, God, my friends Jesus, is the greatest influence on my life. Jesus, my parents, and friends, and family. Jesus, Nana Jesus, parents · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Jesus Christ and my Mom Jimmy Houston, Ninja Turtles, my Dad Joe, he's such a Godly person who I wish I could be like. Jesus because he is the greatest person who ever walked on the Earth. He led the perfect example for all of us to follow. Know God Kobe Bryant Lately it has been my BCM college minister, but also knowing what Jesus did for me was a big influence throughout my life. Literature is the greatest influence Loren and his family. Mom and friends Ma, Pa Manga and religion Mark Price Matthew Thiessen Me Mike Mike Luster Mike or Tiffany Cain. Military School Mom (Repeated 41 times) Mom and Dad (Repeated 5 times) Mom and Dad, I love them. Mom and Dad, Preacher, Charlie Hall, Elvis and The Beatles. Mom and Sister Mom, Dad, and Grandpa!! Mom, Dad, and Maddy Mom, Dad, Brother. 23 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Mom, Dad, Sister Mommy (Repeated 2 times) Moses, is the greatest influence on my life. Most definitely Jesus Christ Most likely my Mom, she's overcome so much in the past five years. I love her so much. Music (Repeated 3 times) Music and Skateboarding Music, friends Music, movies, friends Music, parents My Dad and brother My Aunt Lisa My aunt Sheran, uncle Paul, and Megan and Bill and my church My best Christian friends and my Aunt. My best friend (Repeated 4 times) My best friend Shelby My best friends and probably the people they hang out with. My best friends and the leaders in my church My best friends Kaylee because we are together always My best friends, they have been there for me though my troubled times. My Big Brother because he is the best brother in the world. My big brother and my parents My big sister because she is always helping me with things. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My big sister. She's my role model and best friend. I look up to her so much! My biggest influence honestly would be my parents. My biggest influence was my mother. My Brother (Repeated 5 times) My Brother Justin My brothers because they always stand up for what they believe in. My Christian friends that are adults. My Christian friends. My church family and my family and my close friends My church friends, Marybeth, Angie, Michaela My church youth group My close friends (Repeated 3 times) My close friends, girlfriend, and parents. My closest Christian friends. My closest friends My cousin Gills My Cousin Jacklynn. My Cousin. My Dad and Brother. What they have gone through and still stayed strong for their family. My Dad and Cody and Brother and Dennis and Leane. My Dad because he has a great relationship with God. My Dad because he is a great Dad. My Dad because I've always looked up to him my whole life. 24 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My Dad, because he has taught me how to be a man of Christ and to be a man of purity. My Dad, because he is honest. My Dad, Dave My Dad, he helps me get through a lot of stuff and his friends. My Dad. He's been taking care of me since I was a baby pretty much. My Dad. I want to be just like him when I grow up. My faith and my family My family (Repeated 4 times) My family and friends (Repeated 3 times) My family and friends and of course Jesus but mostly by His word. My family and my church My family is a huge influence on me in my life. They protect me. My family, friends, and Nicole My family, parents, brother, and my friends at church. Some profession athletes. My family. My Father for helping me with everything. My Father, coach, professional basketball player Steve Nash My Father. My friend (Repeated 2 times) My friend Sean Cooper, he has the great outlook and he does his walk like I would want to. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My friend, Hilary Post. She's given her whole life to Christ and he's using it. My friends (Repeated 8 times) My friends and family (Repeated 2 times) My friends and family, but mostly God. My friends and my church My friends and my own ideas. My friends are a big influence. My friends from church influence me the most. My friends have a great influence on me. My friends in general My friends or people I know who are really close to God. My friends! My friends, Josh and Kenzi, who are amazing christians My friends. My girlfriend, Taylor Roberts My good friend and youth leader Matt, well...and John Wayne My grandma is my greatest influence because she always there for me. My grandfather My grandma My grandmas, Martha and Donnie My Grandmother My grandmother, because she gives me good advice. 25 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My Grandmother, she is a great Godly person and a tremendous influence. My Grandpa My Grandpa, he is great. My grandparents - they're always there for me My grandparents because they go to church every Sunday. My greatest influence in my life is my best friends, and parents, and Jesus and God. My greatest influence in my life is my parents. My greatest influence is God. My greatest influence is Jesus and my parents because they always are right there next to me, no matter what. My greatest influence is my cousin, close friends, parents. My greatest influence is my Dad. My greatest influence is my Mom. My husband and God. My influence is Elzie. My influence is Elzie. He is the greatest ever. My influence is my Mom. My Jesus! and my parents My Lord and my family My Mom and Amy My Mom and Dad (Repeated 6 times) My Mom and Dad and family. My Mom and Dad are strong Christians - I try to live like them. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My Mom and Dad! My Mom and Dad, they care about people and can help me if I have a problem. My Mom and Dad, they have always been there for me. My mom and friends My Mom and my friends and my Dad. GOD. My Mom and my grandpa. My Mom and my lip gloss My Mom and my sister because I look up to them everyday!! My Mom and youth Pastors (Michael Butler and Micah White) My Mom because I've noticed how much I act like her more and more everyday. And realized how much I look up to her. My Mom because she always is there for me. My Mom because she has been through a lot and hasn't let God out of her sight. My mom because she helps me. My mom because she is really nice to me. My Mom because she's always there for me and will always be there for me. My Mom is my greatest influence My Mom is the greatest influence in my life My Mom is the greatest influence. My Mom is there for me. My Mom is. 26 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My Mom she always knows how to help me with my problems. My Mom would be the greatest influence on my life. My Mom would have to be the biggest My mom! She inspires me because she has raised me on her own for 9 years! My Mom, because she is always like my best friend and she is nice and cares a lot about my dreams and goals. My Mom, close friends My Mom, Dad My Mom, Dad, and Papa My Mom, Dad, grandparents My Mom, everything I do is mostly because of her. My Mom, she's there when it matters but not every time I need her. My Mom. She has taught me so much about life and that's why I look up to her. My Mommy because she's fantastic! My Mommy, Elisha, and my real family My Mother and Grandmother My Mother is my [Illegible] role model, whom I imitate the most, yet in the large spectrum God the Father, the Son, the Holy Ghost are my largest influences. My Mother, she is always there for me in everything I do. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My Mother, she is just a great person. My Mother. My older brother (Repeated 2 times) My older brother because he has always been there for me and is a great godly man. My older sister (Repeated 4 times) My own personal thoughts and the works of Henry David Thoreau. My papa My parents (Repeated 74 times) My parents and best friends (Repeated 2 times) My parents and close friends (Repeated 2 times) My parents and coaches My parents and cousins because they have a strong walk with God. My parents and family (Repeated 2 times) My parents and friends (Repeated 2 times) My parents and friends, and my Aunt and Grandma. My parents and friends, besides God My parents and friends. God. My parents and girlfriend My parents and God. My parents and Mrs. Turner My parents and my friends My parents and my friends because that is who I am constantly around. My parents and my siblings My parents and sister My parents and Sister. 27 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My parents and friends My parents are because they push me to work harder. My parents are my biggest influence. My parents are my biggest influence. My parents are my greatest influence My parents are the greatest influence in my life. I love my parents to death. My parents are the greatest influence. My parents are the greatest influences in my life. My parents are the greatest influence on my life because they have always been there for me. My parents because they are great. My parents because they bring me up and support me so much. My parents because they encourage me. My parents because they shaped who I am in their actions, words and relationship with me. My parents because they teach me right from wrong. My parents because they will always be with me. My parents guide me all the way, My parents have always been great Christian role models. My parents have probably impacted my life the most. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My parents or Jeff Porter. My parents probably My parents would have to be because they follow God so much and never get angry with me. My parents would have to be my greatest influence because I am following in their footsteps because I want to. My parents would most likely be the greatest influence. My parents, because they have always been there for me. My parents, because they have taught me so much and seeing everything that is going on in this world, I know that they raised me right. My parents, friends (close friends), and my Aunt Gayle. My parents, friends, and teachers My parents, teammates, and coaches My parents, they always tell me what is right and wrong. My parents, they make sure I'm here. My parents, this church My parents, youth minister, grandparents My parents. They're always there for me and have been through [Incomplete] My relationship with Christ My relationship with God, then my close friends, then my parents. 28 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My salvation is the thing that influences me more than anything else. My sister (Repeated 3 times) My sister and friend. My sister and the way that Jesus lived. My Sister because she is always there for me when I need her. Also, when I call, she answers. My sister is probably the greatest influence in my life. I base almost everything I do around what she would do. My sister is the greatest influence in my life because she now does everything like me (in a sense) and with me. My Sister is the greatest influence on me. My sister is the greatest influence on my life. My Sister is the biggest influence on my life. My sister, I do what she does. My sister. My sisters My sisters because I know I have to set a good influence for them. My sisters, because there always there. My teachers My twin brother My two best friends. I can talk to them about absolutely anything without feeling like a dummy. Even if they haven't been through the · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · same things, they know how to comfort me. My uncle My upbringing My very attractive twin brother. My youth group My youth leader My youth leaders and friends My youth minister and my bestie tbaby My youth minister and my besty Justin My youth minister Joey Deon My Youth Minister, my Mom My youth pastor, because of his encouragement, love, and constant reminders, to stay focused and on the right path. Myself. Nate Anderson No Other Christians Other than Christ, my parents. Other than God, I would say my Mom or my Sunday school teacher. Other than Jesus it would have to be my Dad. He's amazing. Parents and friends Parents and friends Parents and friends Parents and sister Parents and youth leaders/volunteers Parents or my friends Parents, because you do what they do and say. 29 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Parents, even though we fight Parents, friends Parents, friends, God Parents, God, Jesus Parents, then friends, and a bit sport trainer Parents, they're parents and love me Parents, youth, church. Falls Creek Parents/friends People at Church People on TV People who are committed to what they do. Probably my family Probably friends and family Probably my Dad, because we are extremely alike. Probably my Dad, he's my boss 8 hrs a day then he's at home with me, I'm around him a lot. Probably my friends Probably my friend's and family. Probably my friends. Probably my Grandparents and my church. Probably my immediate family Probably my Mom and sister. They influence me everyday. Probably my Mom or my Uncle. Probably my Mom. Probably my parents and my friends because I respect what they say. Professional musicians Rachael is the person that I look up to. She is like the sister I never had. We hold each other accountable. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Reggie Bush Robby - My boyfriend Robert Thomas, my grandparents School Sister (Repeated 2 times) Sister and parents Some of my friends and The Bible Some people in the Bible. Christian musicians and singers. Sports Sports and girls and close friends That would probably be my Mom. We're like best friends. The best thing ever happened is knowing Christ. The Bible The Bible and my parents The greatest influence in my life is God. The greatest influence in my life is my friends. The greatest influence in my life is my friends. The greatest influence in my life is my Mom and Dad, because I see them the most and they are teaching me to be a better Christian and person through their own action. The greatest influence in my life is my parents. The greatest influence in my life is the Bible. The greatest influence in my life is, well, I don't really know, but I'm sure they're a great influence. 30 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · The greatest influence in my life would be my parents because they have taught me soo much. The greatest influence in my life would have to be my parents. The greatest influence in my life would have to be my parents. The greatest influence is my girlfriend The greatest influence is my Mom because she is the strongest, hardworking person that I know. The greatest influence is my parents and my church family. The greatest influence of my life is God and family. The greatest influence on my life are my friends. The greatest influence on my life are my parents and Jesus. The greatest influence on my life are my parents. The greatest influence on my life are my parents. The greatest influence on my life is my step-mom. She gives me advice all the time. The greatest influence on my life is probably people at school because I'm with them the most. The greatest influence would be my friends and family. The greatest influence would be my parents. (Repeated 2 times) The greatest influences are the Bible, my parents and my best friend. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · The greatest influence in my life is school. The influence of Jesus Christ The leaders and friend that go to the way with me. The Lord Jesus Christ The people I am around a lot. The people I am around most. The person who has influenced my life the most is my cousin. The person who is the greatest influence in my life would be teh pastor and the youth pastor. The persons who influence me the most is my best friends. The youth minister The Christian friends This Church rocks. To give a "churchy" answer: The Bible. There is always a verse in my head or a biblically based song in my head. To know that no matter how bad life gets, to just always have God no matter what happens no matter if you don't have friends still have God. Too many Trucks TV, Parents Well my friends and family are my greatest influence. Youth Pastor Zack Williams 31 32 BOTH: Internet Sites · 69.0% of unchurched respondents indicated that they had visited Google in the last week. · 54.8% of churched respondents indicated that they had visited Google in the last week. Which of the following Internet sites have you visited in the last week? Local Radio 29.3% 14.9% 35.7% 32.8% iTunes 8.9% MTV 14.2% 41.2% YouTube 1.9% 3.3% Xanga AOL 49.7% Churched 12.6% Unchurched 14.9% 54.8% Google 69.0% 40.7% Yahoo 49.7% 25.5% Facebook 20.0% 11.4% ESPN 16.2% 51.2% 57.9% MySpace 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 33 UNCHURCHED: Internet Sites: Local Radio Stations Respondents were asked to specify which radio station web sites they visit. The following are their verbatim responses. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Christian radio station KATT (Repeated 2 times) K LOVE KNID AND CMT KJ 103/ 102.7 (Repeated 19 times) KLVD Country KLVC Klaw The House (Repeated 2 times) Kspi Kpnc KATT; KJ103 None Flacker Klove, Air 1 (Repeated 2 times) Air 1 AM 7 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 88.9 92.1 (Repeated 2 times) 94.7 The Buzz (Repeated 3 times) Magic 95 T95 97.5 101.9 The Twister (Repeated 3 times) KJ 103 & KLUV 103.6.com 104.5 104.9 106.1 106.9 (Repeated 4 times) 96.9, 90.9 979 based in Texas 34 CHURCHED: Internet Sites: Local Radio Stations Respondents were asked to specify which radio station web sites they visit. The following are their verbatim responses. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 100.5, 94.7 100.9 KXOJ? 101.9 (Repeated 2 times) 101.9 Twister, KLOVE 101.9, 102.7, 104.9, 100.5, 94.7 101.9, 102.7, 98.9 101.9, 103.7, 88.5 101.9, 88.9, KJ103 101.9, KLOVE, AM1560 102.3 102.3, 100.9, Air 1 102.5 Cow 102.5, 96.9, 95.5 102.7 KJ103 (Repeated 16 times) 102.7, 101.4, 94.7 104.9 104.9, 100.5, 103.5 105.3 105.3, 102.5, 96.9 106.5 106.9, 104.5 107.1 TX 107.1, 102.7, 106.4 88.9 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 88.9 KLove, 104.9 88.9, 102.7 88.9, 102.7, 100.5 88.9, 102.7, 90.9 88.9FM, 1000AM 89.1 - Air 1, 1380 Radio Disney 89.7 Power FM, 106.1 89.7, 104.9, 98.9 89.9 K-Love 90.9 90.9 Air1, 88.9 KLOVE 90.9, 106.9 90.9, 88.9 90.9, 88.9, 98.9 90.9, Air 1 90.9, KJ103, 104.9, Air1 92.1 the beat 92.1, 106.9, 104.5 92.5 and 102.5 92.5, 105.3, Country channels 92.5, 107.1 93.3 KKNG, 101.9 Twister, 96.1 KXY 94.7 94.7, 100.5 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 94.7, 101.9, 103 94.7, 102.7, 104.9 94.7, 107.7, 104.9 96.5, 97.5 96.9 BOB FM 96.9 Bob, 107.7 96.9, 92.5, 102.5 98.5, 92.1, 95.5 Air 1 (Repeated 27 times) Air 1 and KLove Air 1, 102.3 Spirit Air 1, AOL Music Air 1, KJ103 Air 1, KLove Air 1, PowerFM Air1 90.9, KLOVE 88.9, The House 98.3 Air1, 88.9 Air1, KJ103 (Repeated 2 times) Air1, KLOVE (Repeated 2 times) Air1, KLove, 98.9, 102.7 Air1, KLOVE, KJ103 Air1, KLOVE, Twister Air1, KXOJ, Spirit 102.3 35 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Air1, The House AM640, 97.7 KICM Bob FM BossFM Buzz 94.7 (Repeated 2 times) Christian [illegible] CMT DM Live Google, Wilmontplace.com I don't pick them Jake FM K hits, the beat, the edge K Love (Repeated 21 times) K101 KATT (Repeated 2 times) Katt, Air1, Buzz Katt, KJ103 KATT, The Buzz KATT, The Buzz, JK103 KHits KIBC Kiss FM 98.9 KIXO, KKAJ KIXQ, KSYN, KKOW KJ 103, The Buzz KJ 103, Twister KJ103, 101.9 The Twister KJ103, 102.7 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · KJ103, 104.9 KJ103, 104.9, 101.9 KJ103, 98.9, WWLS 640AM KJ103, Air 1, KLove KJ103, Air1 KJ103, KATT KJ103, K-hits, 102.7 KJ103, KKAJ KJ103, KLOVE (Repeated 2 times) KJ103, KLove, 104.9 KJ103, KLove, Air 1 (Repeated 2 times) KJ103, Radio Disney KJ103, Radio Disney, KLOVE KJ103, The Buzz KJ103, The Twister KJ103, Twister, The KATT KLove, 101.9 The Twister KLOVE, 88.9, 90.9, 106.5 KLOVE, 96.1, 101.9, AM1560 KLove, Air 1 (Repeated 10 times) KLove, Air 1, The House KLove, KJ103 (Repeated 2 times) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · KLove, KJ103, 94.7 The Buzz KLOVE, KJ103, KOMA KLOVE, KSYE, Air 1 KLOVE, Radio Disney (Repeated 2 times) KLove, The House, BossFM KLOVE, Twister, Kiss KOBC, Air 1 KXOJ (Repeated 2 times) KXOJ 100.9, Air1 89.1, Spirit 102.3 KXOJ, Spirit 102.3 Radio Disney (Repeated 8 times) Rock The House FM, Air 1 The Katt, Twister, Twister Twister and 90.9 Twister, KJ Twister, KRXO, Air 1 What's a radio? XM Classic Rock ywspace.org 36 UNCHURCHED: Internet Sites: Favorite Sites Respondents were asked to specify the site that they visit most often and what they like about that site. The following are their verbatim responses. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 88.9 I like it because I like music addictinggames.com (Repeated 2 times) air 1 because you can listen to music air one: all the artists are on the radio station allthatrocks.com; Musical discussion American Eagle. I like some of its clothes because they have longer shirts. So when you bend over none of my skin shows. Any kind sports websites; just looking at what’s on those. AOL, internet atvscene.com, ATV's news, interviews, b bo check mail Basspro.com; Everything battleships.com bebo, talk to friends bebo.com all friends use it bebo.com it's like MySpace but safer and you can block your profile, and it's a good way to stay connected Bebo.com, I can talk to my friends. Beeto, its fun Bevo.com, chat with friends from school Beboo, talk to friends Cabela’s candy stand, I like to play games car websites, the cars cardomain.com, I love cars cartoon network, the games cheat codes for games church website, tells what you are learning next week for church coaches aid basketball Coaches aide. Seeing the scores from baseball games comp Christian like it Dim the arts. com, shows different kinds of art Disney Channel. All the games are fun. Don't use the internet. dragongames.com (Repeated 2 times) ducks unlimited 37 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · e mail eBay (Repeated 2 times) Email gmail.com I just like communication ESPN (Repeated 2 times) ESPN I like sports ESPN looking at stats from teams and player ESPN, sports news ESPN: all the articles about sports ESPN: he's a sports fanatic face book friends face book talk to friends face book, communicate Face book. talk to friends Facebook (Repeated 8 times) Facebook or MySpace, keep in contact Facebook, keep in touch Facebook, see friends talk to friends Facebook, stay in contact with friends Facebook, talk to friends Facebook, talk to friends Facebook. All my friends have it Facebook. talk to my brother Facebook.com; Talking to my friends. Facebook; talking to friends fallout boy like it a lot Flicker. Photography website and I upload pictures. Gaia online that is where I talk to my friends. World of Warcraft.com I get info. About the game there. Gaming sites, fun games gaming websites Gmail, nothing really Google (Repeated 8 times) Google all its stuff Google and MySpace Google and yahoo Google because it is a very useful search engine Google because that is where I find all of the information I need for homework or whatever I need info. for. Google because you can find anything on it Google or research websites. Can find anything I'm looking for Google, e mail 38 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Google, easy for school Google, I can find anything Google, I can find anything Google, its informative Google, learn about cultures Google, research papers helpful Google, videos Google. It’s a good way to find things Google. That you can look stuff up. google.com; pretty much do anything on it. Google.com; you can pretty much find anything. Google/ iTunes, for iPod and college stuff goggles, so he can look up things heavy games, where you can find games Hollister. They have good clothes. hotmail, e-mail (Repeated 4 times) I don't. I don't want to say. I go to MySpace so I can see other family members and friends in different states because it is so expensive to call. I like You tube because you can see other people do stupid things iTunes (Repeated 2 times) I tunes lots of music ignitionstudents.com/ it has people from my church. I'm not one the internet enough iTunes because I load my iPod iTunes, buying music iTunes, cause I like music iTunes, have to use every day for class iTunes, music ITunes. I'm really big into music. iTunes; being updated on music and new albums iTunes because I can get music MBA.com fantasies msn groups I do a lot of graphics msn, updates and highlights on what’s going on msnbc.com MTV; music much games, games to play Music band. I like the music. MySpace (Repeated 43 times) 39 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · my space quicker my space, bands my space, because I can talk to my friends My space, being able to chat friend my space, chatting my space, communicate with friends my space, easier to keep in contact with friends my space, friends my space, friends on it my space, friends, easy to talk to them MySpace, friends. yahoo, check mail email my space, gossip My space, I can talk with my friends My SPACE, I can visit with my friends my space, I get to talk to my friend my space, I get to talk to my friends my space, I’m able to contact friends and talk to them my space, keep I touch with friends MySpace, talk to friends (Repeated 14 times) my space, talk to friends and meet people my space, talk to friends that you don’t get to see my space, talk to old friends my space, totally different life, keep in touch without talking on the phone my space, way to interact with friends and meet new people my space, writing people that aren't close to me MySpace and Facebook, a good interaction MySpace and Facebook: he can talk to his friends a lot and he can meet new people MySpace and just to talk to my friends MySpace and my yahoo: he can communicate with youth pastor and yahoo he can talk with mom and brothers MySpace and You Tube. Music and gives me something to do, entertainment MySpace and YouTube. Making friends and talking to family members, looking at pictures. Cool music videos MySpace basically I talk to all my friends on there MySpace because I can stay in contact with my friends MySpace because I can talk to my friends MySpace because I get to talk to my friends and see what is going on with them. MySpace because I have a lot of friends MySpace because I like to talk to my friends I have family members that live far away and I talk to them a lot MySpace because if he doesn't see his friends he can talk to them online 40 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MySpace because you can chat with your friends and stuff like that. MySpace I just keep in touch with friends and family from out of state MySpace I just talk to my friends on there MySpace I like everything I like to recreate my page MySpace I like talking to my friends MySpace just because I have a friend that lives far away and that’s how we keep in touch. And also cousins and family members MySpace just so I can talk to friends when I don't get to see them. MySpace mostly my friends are on there. MySpace music MySpace or Facebook. Most of my friends are on them and people from my school and I find out the latest stuff MySpace or YouTube. Talk to friends and find out what's going on and I like watching music videos MySpace talk to fr4einds MySpace, addictive MySpace, all my friends are on there MySpace, all my friends are on there so we can talk MySpace, and YouTube; videos on YouTube and MySpace for friends MySpace, because I communicate with my friends MySpace, because I get to talk to my friends that don't live around me MySpace, check messages, and hang out w/ my friends MySpace, cause all my friends have it MySpace, cause I can talk to my friends MySpace, friends MySpace, friends MySpace, get to talk to my friends MySpace, I can talk to all my friends, and let them know what’s going on MySpace, I can talk to my friends MySpace, I don't know it kills time.\ MySpace, I don't know just friends that are on there so I can communicate with them. MySpace, I get to talk about my friends MySpace, I get to talk to my friends MySpace, I have a lot of friends that I like to talk to MySpace, iTunes MySpace, just that I can talk to any of my friends MySpace, meeting new people MySpace, my friends MySpace, talk to my friends MySpace, talk to people from an old school MySpace, talking to my friends 41 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MySpace, you get to talk to your friends MySpace. I like MySpace because it connects me with friends that are not necessarily around me. MySpace. Being able to talk to friends. MySpace. friends are on it MySpace. Friends. MySpace. I can keep in touch with friends that I can't see MySpace. I can talk to my friends. MySpace. I can talk to my friends. MySpace. I can talk to my relatives that live all across the world. MySpace. I can talk to people on there. MySpace. I can talk to people who live thousands of miles away. MySpace. I have a lot of friends on there and it’s fun to talk to people. MySpace. I just like talking to my friends MySpace. I like that you can talk to all of your friends. MySpace. It keeps me close to my friends MySpace. It’s an easy way to talk to people MySpace. It’s interesting MySpace. keep in touch MySpace. Like to check it MySpace. Staying in touch with friends. MySpace. talk to friends MySpace. Talk to my friends MySpace. Talking to friends. MySpace. Talking to my friends. MySpace. Talking to my friends. MySpace. Talking to people. MySpace. That I can talk to my friends and send messages and stuff MySpace. That you can talk with other people. MySpace. WE can talk to friends over the internet and have your own pages and personalize it Myspace.com Talk to my friends Myspace.com and Facebook.com; I like hooking up with my friends. Myspace.com and iTunes; for talking to friends and listening to music Myspace.com and Youtube.com; Get on myspace.com to hangout with MySpace to IM my friends and go to YouTube to watch music videos and AMV's. Myspace.com, All the friends I get to talk to that I don't get to see very often. Myspace.com, Be able to talk to friends who don't live in Oklahoma. myspace.com, friends Myspace.com, my friends Myspace.com; get to talk to my friends. 42 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · myspace.com; I can talk to friends. Myspace.com; I can talk to my friends without wasting cell phone minutes. Myspace.com; I get to talk to my friends. myspace.com; it’s an opportunity to talk to my friends over the internet. myspace.com; Meet new people. myspace.com; Talk to all of my friends on there and stuff. myspace.com; talking to my friends. Myspace.com; being able to chat with my friends that I don't see ever. Myspace.com; I don't know what I like about it. myspace.com; my friends are on there and we post comments and pictures. myspace.com; talking to my friends myspace.com; talking to my friends. NBA or baseball never on the internet NFL No computer None (Repeated 3 times) orangepower.com OU football.com, like football phone company Photobucket Picture trail... the pictures Probably ESPN.com I am a big Oklahoma Sooners fan I get info. about them there. probably iTunes, I get a lot of music probably my email Probably MySpace because I get to talk to my friends Probably MySpace because I keep in contact with a lot of friends from different schools Probably Wikipedia. I like that it gives so many answers because it’s an online encyclopedia. purespeedtrack.com; the guy that created the website is a good friend of mine. quizzila reads a lot quizzila take quizzes really don't go on the internet Ropinghorses.com; just like seeing the different prices rubscape Ruinscape.com; I like adventure gaming. Runescape shout life: it’s a Christian MySpace slixter.com, being able to meet different people. t games, fun stuff The game. There are a lot of different things. 43 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · transfiction.net, variety, opinions UFC, I like to box ultimateguitar.com YouTube YouTube or MySpace YouTube, I just like music videos YouTube, it’s just all the videos I can seen YouTube, just seeing stuff vampire freaks, the new my space vevo Viva.com; I don't know. vivo and msn. I like to talk to with my friends We don't have the internet. We don't really have internet right now... Well I would visit really none because I really don't like the computer wemzie, search stuff work website, it tells me my schedule Wow head.com it gives me info about the game I play www.espn.com; Gives me updates on sports. www.google.com; I do graphic design, so I like looking at pictures... www.myspace.com; because there are people that I can't talk to normally during the day. www.myspace.com; I can talk to my friends on it. www.myspace.com; Talking to my friends. www.myspace.com; Talking with my friends, and um, that's about it. www.teagames.com; Makes computer class go by faster. Yahoo (Repeated 9 times) Yahoo because I can email my friends from Oregon Yahoo because I don't know why. Yahoo because it is my email address Yahoo it is my email. yahoo mail yahoo talk to aunt Yahoo, all the music and stuff. yahoo, don’t know yahoo, email yahoo, email yahoo, my email Yahoo, my space, yahoo music... email and communicate with friends yahoo, search anything yahoo, the music 44 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Yahoo, there is music and games I can play online Yahoo. It is colorful; there is not a particular thing I like about it. It’s my email account, a lot of people have yahoo and it is easy to remember Yahoo. Email Yahoo. I check my mail. YAHOO. IT LETS YOU GO WHEREVER YOU WANT TO GO. Yahoo. Music. Yahoo. My email is on there. Yahoo.com and myspace.com; being able to message friends. Yahoo.com and Youtube.com; Checking email and talking to friends and you tube is fun to watch. Yahoo.com, that’s my e-mail. yahoo.com; that’s where my email is at. yearbook online, it’s just school it’s what I have to do you tube . coke You Tube and it is pretty funny you tube and MySpace, MySpace to talk to friends, you tube for music You Tube so I can watch my shows and listen to good Christian music you tube videos you tube, bunch of stuff to look at like movies you tube, eBay song, funny songs you tube, entertaining videos to watch you tube, for the funny videos you tube, music and Google, find a lot of stuff you tube, music videos you tube, my friends just like to watch videos you tube, see who sings songs and shows you tube, stupid people You Tube. Because I can go to you tube and check out the lyrics and sing them myself. YouTube Funny videos (Repeated 3 times) You tube. Watching videos. Youth website for church. It shows all events YouTube (Repeated 4 times) YouTube watch it YouTube, he likes to see the videos that people make YouTube, I just like watching music videos YouTube. I like watching videos. YouTube. the animated music videos that people create youtube.com, the music YouTube: he can watch animated cartoons 45 CHURCHED: Internet Sites: Favorite Sites Respondents were asked to specify the site that they visit most often and what they like about that site. The following are their verbatim responses. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · [Illegible] it’s got the games. [Illegible], the AIM info. 7 7 Addicting games.com because it has fun games that keep me occupied. Addictinggames.com Addictinggames.com and teagames.com, everything about it. Addictinggames.com because it has free internet games. Addictinggames.com, because I like to play. AIM AIM, because I love to talk to my friends because I am not a big phone person. Air 1, music Air1, I just like to look up songs. Air1.com for music Americangirl.com, I like the columns I can write in to. Animal planet, because I love animals. AOL or MySpace, the music and talking with friends. AOL probably. I don't surf the web too often. If I do, it's to check email or to research for homework. AOL, you can get on whatever you want. Area51mx.com, keeps my track updated. Baribie.com, it's fun Baseball warehouse, it has lots of baseball stuff. Baseball warehouse, they have some awesome stuff. Basspro, it has man stuff Bebo (Repeated 5 times) Bebo and MySpace, it's like fun to surf around Bebo, because I can talk to all my friends and make a profile. Bebo, chatting with my friends Bebo, ESPN 46 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Bebo, friends Bebo, I get to talk to my friends Bebo, it's alright Bebo, my friends and church friends talk to me on there. Bebo, my friends have it Bebo, talking to my friends. Bejeweled 2 Bowsite.com, keeping track of hunting across the state. Brio Magazine Briomag.com Bungie.net, it has info CBS sportsline, fantasy football. Cbs.sportsline.com, Facebook, ESPN. Chatsusa, it's a place to meet real people and make friends. It's a place where I can help stop pain and they can do exactly the same for you. Cmt.com, I like to play trick my truck Code2life.com, I love to read other people's testimony. Country Music, everything about playing country music Deviantart.com, I'm a member and the environment is friendly and encouraging for new and old artists. Disney because it’s fun and has games. Disney Channel, fun games Disney Channel, the games Disney.com Disneychannel.com, because it has fun games Disneychannel.com, it is fun Disneychannel.com, it's clean and I like the stuff that's on it. Disneychannel.com, they have fun games. Don't have internet Don't really have one Don't really use the internet. EBay eBay, I can buy stuff EBay, I make money on it. Either Disney or MySpace, to talk to friends and it's fun. Email website, contact friends. 47 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Email, AIM Endless online. All the people to talk to. ESPN, because I am a total fanatic of sports and like the TV station. ESPN, constant sports ESPN, it keeps me updated on sports. ESPN, keeps me up to date on sports ESPN, sports ESPN, Sports! ESPN.com or yahoo sports ESPN.com, because it has fun games. ESPN.COM, can find out about every sport going on. ESPN.com, I like football a lot and look it up. Facebook (Repeated 5 times) Facebook and MySpace because it's a good way to interact with friends. Facebook and MySpace, I get to talk about Jesus to my friends and I get to show people how I am a Christian. Facebook and MySpace, so I can visit with my friends who have gone to college! Facebook and yahoo, I can talk to a bunch of my friends Facebook and YouTube. Facebook keeps me connected to my friends that I don't see on a regular basis. YouTube has really amazing videos - anything you can think of. Facebook because all my friends are involved in it as well. Facebook because all my friends have it. Facebook because everyone's always on Facebook. Facebook or MySpace, I'm able to talk to my friends Facebook, all my friends are on it. Facebook, all my friends are there. Facebook, because all my friends are on it. Facebook, because all of my friends are there and I can communicate with them and stay in touch. Facebook, because I can connect with my friends. I don't see on a daily basis. Facebook, because it allows me to keep in touch with people not only in my town but all over the US and world. You can also share pictures. Facebook, because it's a way to stay in contact with your friends. Facebook, communicate with friends Facebook, communication Facebook, connected 48 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Facebook, EBay Facebook, everything Facebook, friends (Repeated 3 times) Facebook, I can communicate with my friends quickly. Facebook, I can keep in touch with old friends, family. Facebook, I can talk to all my friends. Facebook, I can talk to friends and keep up with friends Facebook, I can talk to my friends that I don't often see. Facebook, I can talk to my friends. Facebook, I can talk to my friends. Facebook, I communicate with my friends and family on there. I like that strange people I don't know don't add me. And no silly bands. Facebook, I don't like it, it's a social obligation. Facebook, I get to keep in touch with everyone and it’s organized and easy to navigate. Facebook, I have no idea why I like it Facebook, I like it Facebook, I like it because I can talk with my friends, especially those who don't live near me. Facebook, I like to talk with friends, watching videos and stuff. Facebook, I talk to my friends. Facebook, interesting and a lot of information. Facebook, it allows me to communicate with my friends all over the place. Facebook, it helps me keep in touch with people I've met at Super Summer, old friends, etc. Facebook, it helps me stay in touch with friends I don't see. Facebook, it's cool. Facebook, it's fun Facebook, my friends are on it. Facebook, my friends are on it. Facebook, my friends are on it. Facebook, MySpace, able to communicate with friends Facebook, talk to friends Facebook, talk to friends Facebook, talk to friends Facebook, talk to friends Facebook, talk to my friends 49 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Facebook, talking to friends Facebook, to see how friends are doing! Facebook, to see what is going on in my friends' lives. Facebook, yahoo mail, YouTube, I talk to my friends and YouTube is funny Facebook, you get to talk to everyone! Facebook, YouTube, Blogger Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, they're all fun Facebook. EVERYTHING. Facebook. I get to communicate with friends. Facebook. It's fun to talk to friends. ESPN, to check how the Sox have been beating everyone. Facebook. It's gay. Flixster - shows you movies that are good and appropriate and you can chat with your friends while using it. AOL/yahoo, email and IM. Fox sports, fantasy football Funbrain.com it’s the only website we're allowed to get on. FunnyJunk.com, games Gaiaonline.com, its fun. Youtube.com, it is also fun. Game webs Games Gamesville.com that is the place "hot streak solitaire" is located. Totally addicted to it, it's pretty rad. Games-workshop.com, it’s interesting. Gamewinners, gives me cheat codes Gamrival.com Girlsense, games G-mail and Hotmail and iGoGlobal: the first two are my e-mail addresses and the third is a website for global missions. Gmail, YouTube, because Gmail is my email and YouTube I send videos. Google (Repeated 3 times) Google cause I like it! Google music, I love music videos Google news Google or MySpace, its easy access to information. Google video, I like to watch funny videos. Autotrader. Google, because I get report information off it. I don't get on anything else. 50 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Google, because I like to look up interesting stuff. Google, because it's a great search engine Google, can find things I need. Google, easy to find things Google, everything is there! Google, I can find things Google, I don't really like it I just use it for school. Google, I don't really like it, I just need it to do my homework. Google, I use it most of the time for homework. Google, it finds what I want with little to no [Illegible]. Google, it gives me all my information Google, it is interesting. Google, to find stuff on it Google, you can find anything. Google. Google. It is the ultimate search engine and gives me access to all sorts of information. Google.com, for homework Graphics, Google Guitar for beginners and beyond, it helps me learn guitar. Gunz online, it's a fun game. Gunzonline.com Hotmail, because of my email. MySpace, because of my friends. Hotmail, email Hotmail, my friends and Dad email me all the time. Bebo, same reason. Hotmail, to check my email Hotmail.com, email I don't get on the internet hardly at all, when I got on MySpace it was with my cousin. I don't go on the internet. I don't know. I get on AOL to talk to my friend and talk to Lauren who is in Japan. I get on to do homework. I guess MySpace, my girlfriend sends me messages. I like to visit Facebook most often because it helps me to keep in touch with all of the friends that I have made at Christian camps. I probably visit fantiction.net the most. I like to find out what other people think about the movies and books I like. 51 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I really don't like getting on the computer; I only get on it when I go to my grandparents' houses. I usually just get on with friends, so MySpace (even thought I don't have one). I visit AOL all the time because that's where I have a lot of things. I visit Deviantart, because I can look at hilarious comics about any anuime show. I go to YouTube so I can watch videos. I also go to Wuizilla, so I can take personality quizzes; I go to fan fiction.net to read [Illegible]. I visit Facebook once a week, I don't like it, it is kind of a waste of time, but it is a good way to keep in touch with out-of-town friends. I visit flickr.com because it has pictures of my baby cousin on it. I visit Google the most often because I love looking up interesting stuff. I visit iTunes, I love music. I visit MySpace and Facebook, because it's easy to talk to my friends. I visit MySpace most often, I like that you can talk to all your friends and meet new people. I visit MySpace the most because I talk to my family and friends on it. I visit MySpace the most because I'm able to message my friends from out of state. I visit MySpace, Facebook, and hotmail equally because I can keep in touch with friends I otherwise wouldn't be able to contact. I also use msn messenger a lot for the same reason. I visit Webkinz the most, its friendly, safe, and a good kid site. I visit Yahoo a lot because I can chat with my friends. I visit Yahoo the most because I can keep in touch with family in California. I visit yahoo the most because my email is there. I visit americangirl, it has dolls that I love and doll clothes. I'm grounded from the web right now, but I like YouTube. I'm not on the computer a lot, but mainly MySpace. iTunes (Repeated 3 times) ITunes because I love music. iTunes because you can buy songs ITunes is the website I visit the most. I like it because I love music and those are the songs like most. iTunes to update my iPod ITunes, because I love music. ITunes, because it is the coolest thing on the internet. ITunes, for music dude. 52 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ITunes, I can buy music. iTunes, I can get music ITunes, I get my music off of it. ITunes, I love music. iTunes, it has awesome music iTunes, music iTunes, music, or school research sites iTunes, the music ITunes, there's all kinds of music. iTunes, to listen to music ITunes. KATT Kingdom of Loathing. I get to meet people from all over the world. KJ103, music on demand KJ103, the most of the best music KLove, the music Kutless, everything Library, I got books Linedrive.com, it is a baseball site and I love baseball. Marvel.com, it gives a lot of news. Mexon.net NFL.com, it's just great Millsberry, there's nothing bad on it, and you can just play around. miniclip.com Miniclip.com, games Monster guitar tabs archive, I learn songs on my guitar. MSN, because I can check my e-mail and talk to friends. Msn, I like to check my email MTV I like it because it has all my favorite shows and movies. Mugglnet, PicklePack, Nintendo My email My e-mail My e-mail My email communication My high school band's website. I like it because I can check up on our band and see pics of us. 53 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My school website. MySpace, and as always - music is my life MySpace (Repeated 20 times) MySpace - friends MySpace - getting to meet friends. WWE.com - catching up on wrestling. MySpace (friends), YouTube (music videos) MySpace and [Illegible], they are just something to do. MySpace and band sites, contact with friends and concerts/pictures/music on the website. MySpace and Facebook (Repeated 2 times) MySpace and Facebook, because it is another form of communication with my friends and family. MySpace and Facebook, because my friends are on there. MySpace and Facebook, friends MySpace and Facebook, I can talk to my friends easily. MySpace and Facebook, I get to talk to my cousin. MySpace and Facebook, I like talking to friends. MySpace and Facebook, I like talking to my friends, and telling them about Jesus. MySpace and Facebook, I like them because it's a way to talk to my friends and family that don't go to my school. MySpace and Facebook, it's a good way to get in touch with people MySpace and Facebook, to keep up with friends. MySpace and Facebook. I talk to my friends. MySpace and hotmail, it keeps me in contact with friends. MySpace and iTunes, I like music. MySpace and Xanga, they're awesome. MySpace and Yahoo messenger, they are my favorite sites, because I can talk to my friends and stuff on there. MySpace and Yahoo, I don't know MySpace and YouTube, because I get to talk to my friends and watch videos. MySpace and YouTube, because I use MySpace to communicate to people and YouTube is just funny. MySpace because all my friends are on it, and its fun. MySpace because all my friends are on there. MySpace because I can connect to all my friends. MySpace because I can talk to my friends 54 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MySpace because I can talk to my friends. MySpace because I get to talk to friends. MySpace because you can message, send pics; do stuff to your profile. MySpace for friends, ultimate guitar for guitar tabs. MySpace or hotmail, because I got to talk to my friends and family. MySpace or my email, because I can talk to my friends. MySpace to socialize with friends MySpace you get to contact your long distance friends. MySpace! MySpace, a place for friends MySpace, a place for friends. MySpace, all my fellow cadets are on it. MySpace, all my friends and we talk MySpace, all my friends are on it. It's fun. MySpace, autotrader MySpace, because I can talk to friends that I don't get to see very often. MySpace, because I can be an individual and people can see what I am about. MySpace, because I can keep up with all my friends from Texas. I miss them and it is a great way to communicate. MySpace, because I can listen to my favorite bands and I can talk to my friends. MySpace, because I can say connected with my friends. MySpace, because I can talk to all my friends. MySpace, because I can talk to my friends MySpace, because I can talk to my friends MySpace, because I can talk to my friends and have a space that is mine. MySpace, because I can talk to my friends. MySpace, because I can talk to my friends. MySpace, because I can talk to my parents and friends when they are not around. MySpace, because I can talk to people. MySpace, because I get to [Illegible] my friends. MySpace, because I get to chat with my friends. MySpace, because I get to see what people are up to. MySpace, because I get to talk to friends. MySpace, because I get to talk to my friends who graduated. MySpace, because I get to talk to people I don't see that much anymore. MySpace, because I have a bunch of friends on it. 55 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MySpace, because I like talking to my friends MySpace, because I like that you talk to your friends MySpace, because I like to talk to friends MySpace, because I like to talk to my friends MySpace, because I like to talk to my friends. MySpace, because I love talking with my bff MySpace, because I talk to my friends MySpace, because it lets me keep in touch with my friends, I don't see at school or that don't live in Norman. MySpace, because it's awesome MySpace, because it's fun to comment and message friends. MySpace, because my friends MySpace, because my friends are on there. MySpace, because there are nice people. MySpace, because you can talk to friends MySpace, because you can talk to friends. MySpace, because you can talk to people you might not talk to very often. MySpace, because you can talk to your friends. MySpace, because you can talk to your friends. MySpace, because you can talk with your friends. MySpace, because you get to talk to friends MySpace, because you stay connected with friends MySpace, being able to chat with friends MySpace, being able to communicate with everyone. MySpace, can chat with friends MySpace, can talk to friends MySpace, communication MySpace, contacting friends. MySpace, Crutchfield, Facebook, AlpineSound MySpace, everything MySpace, everything. MySpace, fixing my profile and talking to my friends. Purevolume, listening to music. MySpace, friends (Repeated 16 times) MySpace, friends and others MySpace, funny videos, source of communication. MySpace, getting to talk with friends 56 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MySpace, good outreach tool and fun to communicate with friends through. MySpace, hot chicks MySpace, I can connect with people. MySpace, I can keep update. MySpace, I can see pictures of my friends. MySpace, I can still talk with my friends after I moved away from Texas. MySpace, I can talk to all my friends especially the ones who live far away. MySpace, I can talk to all my friends. MySpace, I can talk to friends (Repeated 21 times) MySpace, I can talk to friends that move away. MySpace, I can talk to my friends and stuff MySpace, I can talk to my friends in Virginia. MySpace, I can talk to my friends, instead of on the phone. MySpace, I can talk to my friends. Deviantart, so I can post my artwork and talk about other artwork with different people. MySpace, I can talk to my friends. I show people stuff about my life. MySpace, I can talk to people that I know from other towns easier. MySpace, I can witness to people easier. MySpace, I don't like anymore. MySpace, I get to talk to my friends and tell them what's up. MySpace, I get to talk to people MySpace, I get to visit all my friends that I don't see often. MySpace, I have Christian friends on it. MySpace, I keep in touch with friends. MySpace, I like how you can talk about God 24/7 on it. MySpace, I like it because I get to talk to friends, and it's also a great way to share your faith! MySpace, I like it because my friends are on there and I can chat on, and yahoo the same. MySpace, I like it because I can talk to my friends. MySpace, I like it because I can talk to old friends. MySpace, I like putting pictures on my MySpace, and being able to talk with family and friends that I don't see often. MySpace, I like talking to friends MySpace, I like talking with everyone. 57 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MySpace, I like that I can see what my friends are up to and it makes it easy to talk to friends all the time. MySpace, I like the easy communication with my friends. MySpace, I love getting to look at everyone's pictures and getting to talk to friends who even live far away. MySpace, I love talking to my friends. MySpace, I love to be able to talk to friends other than on the phone. MySpace, I talk to friends MySpace, I talk to my friends. MySpace, I talk to my friends. MySpace, I'm addicted! MySpace, it helps me stay in touch. MySpace, it is a place for friends. MySpace, it is a place where everyone can get together. MySpace, it keeps me in touch with my friends. MySpace, it lets me talk to friends I don't see often. MySpace, it lets me talk to my class friends MySpace, it passes the time MySpace, it's a place where I can connect with friends across the country. MySpace, it's an easy way to stay close to friends. MySpace, it's entertaining MySpace, its fun and you get to keep in touch with people. MySpace, it's fun to hang with your friends online! MySpace, it's fun, creative, personal. Facebook keeps me in touch with friends. Dictionary.com, helps with vocab in English. MySpace, it’s just fun because you get to talk a lot to people. MySpace, it's really fun and it's a good way to keep in touch. Yahoo, because it's my email service, I talk to my friends on there. MySpace, it's super addictive MySpace, just having my own little space about me. MySpace, keeping in touch with friends MySpace, keeping in touch with friends in other towns. MySpace lets you see your friends. Also, Bebo. MySpace, mainly because you got to communicate with people you don't see all the time. MySpace, messages 58 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MySpace, my friends (Repeated 6 times) MySpace, my friends are on it and family that I don't see a lot. MySpace, my friends are on there and just like it. MySpace, my yearbook, bebo, I can talk to my friends that have moved or go out of town and can't use a phone. MySpace, not sure MySpace, old friends MySpace, opportunity to witness. MySpace, you can talk to friends and listen to music without being distracted. MySpace, people are cool MySpace, seeing my friends MySpace, so I can talk to my friends MySpace, so I can talk to friends. MySpace, talk to friends (Repeated 18 times) MySpace, talking to my friends. Yahoo mail MySpace, talking to people MySpace, that you can interact with your friends and it gives me a chance to post God related stuff like Christian music and other stuff. MySpace, that's the only website I know how to get to. MySpace, the chance to be with my friends MySpace, the friends MySpace, there is hot girls; it is the way of the future. MySpace, to chat with friends MySpace, to keep in touch with friends. MySpace, to talk to my friends MySpace, visit with friends MySpace, we can talk to people MySpace, yahoo, Air1.com. I can talk to my friends and see what songs are on. Also I can see what the daily verse is. MySpace, you can chat with your friends. MySpace, you can communicate with people you don't see on a regular basis. MySpace, you can message your friends. MySpace, you can see how friends are doing; check out photos, and chat. MySpace, you can talk to all your friends MySpace, you can talk to different people MySpace, you can talk to friends 59 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MySpace, you can talk to old friends from other states. MySpace, you can talk to your friends MySpace, you can talk to your friends MySpace, you can talk to your friends. MySpace, you can talk with people across the world. MySpace, you get to communicate with friends. MySpace, you get to talk to your friends and other people you don't get to talk to very often. MySpace, you talk to friends. MySpace, YouTube, music MySpace. All my friends are on there. MySpace. Being able to create my own internet page. MySpace. Got to stay connected. MySpace. I can talk to my friends and family. Myspace.com, it's fun Myspace.com, talking to friends MySpace/Contact with friends. MySpace/Facebook because I get to talk to my friends MySpace/Facebook, because all my friends are on there. MySpace/Facebook. I like talking to friends. MySpace/to meet chicks MyWay, it's a good surf site. NBA.com, because it's cool NBA.com, I like the latest trades. Neopes, its fun Neopets, a great place where I can learn about responsibility. Writerscafe.org, you can past your work for others to critique Neopets.com, it isn't Christian based, but you just play games with your online pets. Neopets.com, it's fun. Teaches about buying, selling, trading things also include virtual pets to care for. And you can chat with other users around the world. Netflix.com Newgrounds, I like to watch Cartoon Flashes. Nickelodeon, to play games No computer None I don't have internet None really 60 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Oklahoma state, it gives me updates. Online games and friends OU...I am just getting ready for college. OuInsider, OU football. Our school website, not much Probably MySpace, catching up with friends. Quizilla and MySpace. Quizilla is cool because it is other teenagers creating something that's their own. MySpace is fun for my friends. Random sites. Rivios Runescape, I like the friends I make on it that are around the world. Runescape.com Sardoll.com, it is fun and I can talk to my friends there. Teenreads.com, it has tons of books. Scout.com, sports Seventeen.com, everything Squiggly's Playhouse, fun games Teagames.com and addictingames.com, I like everything. The elijaist.com, it is about prophecies that people receive from Jesus. It helps me learn what I need to pray for in the world also. The website I visit most often is Projectferret.org. I write and help moderate the forums there. TheCWtv.com, it keeps me informed of what is happening on the station. TheSpectrumNexus, it allows me to read expensive books online for free. UFC - information Uh, well, my internet doesn't work. veoh.com, gosupermodel.com Wbkinz because it is awesome because you learn to take care of your pet. Webkinz Webkinz, because it's like having a virtual pet! Webkinz, because there is a lot of fun games on there. Webkinz, I like that I can take care of my 18 pets. Webkinz, it is so fun! Webkinz, it rocks. Webkinz, it's fun. Webkinz, old friends play there. Club Penguin, talk to old friends. 61 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Webkinz, the animals Webkinz, YouTube Webkinz, YouTube, what I like about Webkinz is you can take care of virtual animals. What I like about YouTube is I can watch Christian music videos. Webkinz.com, because of the animals Wikipedia, educational Wikipedia, lots of info Wilmontplace.com, Google, YouTube Windows Live Messenger Winterrows.com, because it has funny pranks. www.AddictingGames.com www.AutoTrader.com, it helps me find a great price on a truck. www.Dodgers.com, www.MLB.com, because baseball is my favorite sport and the Dodgers are my favorite [team]. www.larkiner.com, it is online role-playing game that is a community of friends www.mugglenet.com, I'm into Harry Potter. www.renweb.com www.Rivals.com, it's a high school recruit site. It does sports. www.soonersports.com, keeping up to date with OU sports. XM Radio Yahoo (Repeated 4 times) Yahoo because they have games and my email and cool stuff. Yahoo messenger, YouTube Yahoo music Yahoo music videos Yahoo sports Yahoo to check my email Yahoo! Yahoo! and Facebook. Yahoo, because fantasy football. Yahoo, because I can email Lauren and my friends Yahoo, because I can talk to friends Yahoo, because that is my email. Yahoo, email Yahoo, email and I IM friends Yahoo, everything 62 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Yahoo, fantasy football Yahoo, fantasy football Yahoo, Google, Facebook, and MySpace. Sometimes I go to www.coloringstuffpages.com Yahoo, Google, iTunes Yahoo, I can check my email Yahoo, I can check my e-mail! Yahoo, I check my email. MySpace, check stuff. Facebook, check stuff. Yahoo, I don't know Yahoo, I get to email my friends. Yahoo, I get to talk to my friends. Yahoo, it has my email and its free Yahoo, it has my email on it Yahoo, it has my email. Yahoo, it's got my email and it's my homepage. Yahoo, it's my email Yahoo, look for things Yahoo, music Yahoo, my email address, and Bebo. Yahoo, my email is on that site. Yahoo, Stardall, iTunes Yahoo, talk to my friends and family. Yahoo, to check my email. Yahoo, to check my mail. Yahoo, you can look stuff up. Yahoo, you can play games and listen to music Yahoo.com Yahoo.com, games and email Yahoo.com, it's a good search engine. YouTube, the music and humor YouTube (Repeated 6 times) YouTube and Facebook, one has cool videos and the other lets me talk to my friends. YouTube and MySpace, music and talk to friends. YouTube, a lot of funny video clips. YouTube, all the funny videos. YouTube, because I can watch videos of shows on TV. 63 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · YouTube, because I like to watch music videos YouTube, because it has funny videos on it. YouTube, because it's got over 1,000 stupid videos. YouTube, because of the funny videos YouTube, because there are crazy people on there. YouTube, being able to watch funny stuff or music videos YouTube, cause it makes me laugh YouTube, entertaining hassle free YouTube, fight videos. YouTube, fun YouTube, funny videos YouTube, funny videos YouTube, funny videos YouTube, funny videos. Facebook, connected to people. YouTube, I can listen to my music YouTube, I get to listen to whatever song I want to for free. YouTube, I get to see all the old cartoons again. YouTube, I have an account - getarist4christ YouTube, I like all the videos on this website. YouTube, I like the videos. YouTube, I like to watch the videos that people make. YouTube, I like watching the funny videos YouTube, I listen to music a lot. Disney, fun games. YouTube, it has funny videos and funny junk. YouTube, it has so many funny videos, but you have to know which ones to avoid. YouTube, it is funny. YouTube, it shows videos. YouTube, it's funny YouTube, it's funny YouTube, listen to my favorite music YouTube, listen to my favorite singers. YouTube, my cousin has a lot of movies on there. YouTube, or Wichita Online, I can listen to music or talk to my friends. YouTube, songs, funny videos YouTube, the funny videos and music videos YouTube, the videos 64 · · · · · · · · · · YouTube, the videos. YouTube, videos YouTube, videos-anime YouTube, watching videos YouTube, you can find many videos that I like to see. YouTube, you can listen to any song at anytime Youtube.com, it has some fun videos. Sometimes it's bad stuff, so watch out. YouTube.com, it's funny Youtube.com, watch videos and listen to music Zwinky, getting to meet people 65 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements The following table (continued on the next page) details the average level of agreement with the respective statement. On all relative statements, churched students held a more biblical worldview than unchurched students. However, unchurched students felt that they could depend on Christians through tough times more so than churched students indicated. Average Level of Agreement Unchurched Churched I believe that if I were to die today, I'd go to heaven. 5.95 6.5 I believe heaven is a real place. 6.58 6.89 I think most churches today don't care about people my age. 2.88 2.70 I believe hell is a real place. 6.23 6.63 I believe there is life after death. 5.92 6.51 I'm not really impressed by churches that advertise. 4.13 3.76 I believe if a person does more good things than bad, they will go to heaven. 4.03 1.98 I think I would enjoy going to a church Bible study.* 5.46 5.93 I believe there are other holy books like the Koran or Book of Mormon that are just as valid as the Bible at telling us the truth about God. 3.55 1.90 I think it's important to have a clear purpose or direction for life. 6.27 6.32 66 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued Average Level of Agreement Unchurched Churched I think that most Christians are fake. 2.62 2.91 In general, I have a positive opinion of church. 6.15 6.41 I think the Bible is a very important book on how to live life. 6.33 6.70 Sometimes I feel like I should become more involved in church. 5.85 5.60 Jesus is no different from other religious leaders like Mohammad or Buddha. 2.69 1.35 Christians frustrate me with their list of "do's" and "don’ts."* 3.38 2.74 Prayer doesn’t really change anything. 2.02 1.50 I don't believe Jesus is the only way to Heaven. 2.27 1.51 I think the world would be a better place if everyone followed what the Bible says. 5.80 6.40 When things get rough, you can count on a Christian to care for you. 5.71 5.49 When I do something wrong, it's important for me to ask God to forgive me. 6.24 6.58 *These statements were slightly different to reflect a churched student’s perspective for the churched student survey. 67 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 57.0% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe if I died today, I’d go to heaven.” · 75.2% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe if I died today, I’d go to heaven.” I believe that if I died today, I'd go to heaven. 100% 90% 75.2% 80% 70% 57.0% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 14.9% 13.1% 4.9% 0.9% 1.3% 0.2% 3.1% 1.8% 9.6% 6.3% 4.9% 4.3% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 68 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 86.5% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe heaven is a real place.” · 93.7% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe heaven is a real place.” I believe heaven is a real place. 100% 93.7% 86.5% 90% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 3.5% 0.5% 0.9% 0.1% 0.2% 0.5% 2.7% 0.8% 1.3% 0.7% 4.0% 2.3% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 69 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 6.0% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I think most churches today don’t care about people my age.” · 4.5% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I think most churches today don’t care about people my age.” I think that most churches today don't care about people my age. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% Unchurched Churched 41.9% 38.7% 40% 30% 18.5% 20% 11.5% 14.2% 9.1% 10% 10.0% 7.8% 9.4% 7.8% 10.2% 6.6%6.0% 4.5% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 70 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 75.6% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe hell is a real place.” · 86.8% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe hell is a real place.” I believe hell is a real place. 100% 86.8% 90% 75.6% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 6.7% 2.6% 1.6% 1.1% 0.7% 0.4% 3.1% 2.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1.4% 3.3% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 71 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 67.6% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe there is life after death.” · 81.3% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe there is life after death.” I believe there is life after death. 100% 90% 81.3% 80% 67.6% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 8.9% 10% 3.6% 2.4% 0.9% 2.4% 0.9% 4.4% 7.8% 5.1% 2.0% 2.8% 4.5% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 72 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 18.6% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I’m not really impressed by churches that advertise.” · 10.0% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I’m not really impressed by churches that advertise.” I'm not really impressed by churches that advertise. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 25.1% 21.5% 18.4% 15.1% 6.0% 10% 18.6% 13.5% 11.9% 13.5% 12.0% 8.4% 11.5% 7.6% 10.0% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 73 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 20.6% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe that if a person does more good things than bad, they will go to heaven.” · 5.1% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe that if a person does more good things than bad, they will go to heaven.” I believe if a person does more good things than bad, they will go to heaven. 100% 90% 80% 66.8% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 27.1% 20.6% 16.6% 20% 12.4% 10% 6.0% 7.7% 7.3% 2 3 4.9% 8.6% 7.7% 2.7% 2.8% 5.1% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 74 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 38.6% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I think I would enjoy going to a church Bible study.” · 51.8% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I enjoy going to church Bible study.” I think I would enjoy going to a church Bible study. (I enjoy going to church Bible study.) 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 51.8% Unchurched Churched 50% 38.6% 40% 30% 20.2% 18.8% 20% 10% 7.3% 1.5% 2.4% 2.1% 3.5% 3.6% 8.2% 17.8% 11.5% 10.1% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 75 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 14.2% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe there are other holy books like the Koran or Book of Mormon that are just as valid as the Bible at telling us the truth about God.” · 4.4% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I believe there are other holy books like the Koran or Book of Mormon that are just as valid as the Bible at telling us the truth about God.” I believe there are other holy books like the Koran or Book of Mormon that are just as valid as the Bible at telling us the truth about God. 100% 90% 80% 67.7% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 31.9% 30% 20% 13.5% 9.3% 10% 7.0% 10.0% 4.9% 7.3% 5.8% 12.2% 3.3% 14.2% 2.4% 4.4% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 76 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 66.7% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I think it’s important to have a clear direction or purpose for life.” · 61.1% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I think it’s important to have a clear direction or purpose for life.” I think it's important to have a clear purpose or direction for life. 100% 90% 80% 66.7% 70% 61.1% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 19.5% 20% 13.3% 7.8% 10% 2.0% 0.7% 2.0% 0.7% 1.6% 1.5% 9.3% 5.1% 4.7% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 77 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 5.3% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I think that most Christians are fake.” · 3.2% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I think that most Christians are fake.” I think that most Christians are fake. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% Unchurched Churched 44.8% 40% 30.2% 30% 20% 14.0% 19.1% 15.9% 13.6% 9.5% 9.1% 9.5% 10.1% 5.8% 10% 5.3%5.3% 3.2% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 78 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 62.3% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “In general, I have a positive opinion of church.” · 66.7% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “In general, I have a positive opinion of church.” In general, I have a positive opinion of church. 100% 90% 80% 66.7% 70% 62.3% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 14.4% 11.1% 16.7% 7.2% 10% 3.1% 0.7% 1.3% 0.9% 2.9% 2.0% 3.5% 3.1% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 79 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 70.7% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I think the Bible is a very important book on how to live life.” · 82.6% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I think the Bible is a very important book on how to live life.” I think the Bible is a very important book on how to live life. 100% 90% 82.6% 80% 70.7% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 10.9% 8.4% 10% 3.1% 0.4% 0.7% 0.5% 2.0% 1.2% 2.9% 7.8% 2.7% 2.4% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 80 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 54.5% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “Sometimes I feel like I should become more involved in church.” · 40.1% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “Sometimes I feel like I should become more involved in church.” Sometimes I feel like I should become more involved in church. 100% 90% 80% 70% 54.5% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40.1% 40% 30% 19.7% 20% 14.2% 14.8% 15.5% 5 6 11.2% 10% 5.5% 2.6% 3.1% 4.0% 3.1% 4.2% 2.9% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 7 (Strongly Agree) 81 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 11.1% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “Jesus is no different from other religious leaders like Mohammad or Buddha.” · 1.8% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “Jesus is no different from other religious leaders like Mohammad or Buddha.” Jesus is no different from other religious leaders like Mohammad or Buddha. 100% 85.1% 90% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched 52.3% Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 7.8% 3.9% 10% 8.9% 6.7% 1.5% 11.1% 7.3% 2.4% 4.7% 0.9% 0.9% 1.8% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 82 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 10.9% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “Christians frustrate me with their list of “do’s” and “don’ts.”” · 6.3% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I get frustrated with my church’s list of “do’s” and “don’ts.”” Christians frustrate me with their list of "do's" and "don'ts." (I get frustrated with my church's list of "do's" and "dont's.") 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 36.9% 31.7% 30% 16.3% 20% 9.1% 10.9% 11.3% 12.4% 15.1% 15.7% 5.0% 10% 7.5% 10.9% 5.0% 6.3% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 83 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 5.5% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “Prayer doesn’t really change anything.” · 2.8% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “Prayer doesn’t really change anything.” Prayer doesn't really change anything. 100% 90% 79.8% 80% 70% 65.0% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 10.6% 6.5% 5.8% 10% 2.4% 4.7% 2.7% 4.4% 0.9% 2.7% 5.5% 1.5% 2.8% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 84 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 10.2% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I don’t believe Jesus is the only way to heaven.” · 5.2% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I don’t believe Jesus is the only way to heaven.” I don't believe Jesus is the only way to heaven. 100% 84.7% 90% 80% 70% 63.0% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 10.2% 8.6% 10% 2.1% 5.1% 0.5% 4.4% 1.9% 4.0% 0.9% 3.1% 1.1% 5.2% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 85 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 55.7% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I think the world would be a better place if everyone followed what the Bible says.” · 71.2% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “I think the world would be a better place if everyone followed what the Bible says.” I think the world would be a better place if everyone followed what the Bible says. 100% 90% 80% 71.2% 70% 55.7% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 13.7% 11.8% 6.0% 1.9% 4.0% 0.7% 2.9% 2.1% 11.3% 5.1% 4.4% 4.4% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 86 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 49.7% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “When things get rough, you can count on a Christian to care for you.” · 39.3% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “When things get rough, you can count on a Christian to care for you.” When things get rough, you can count on a Christian to care for you. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Unchurched 49.7% Churched 50% 39.3% 40% 30% 19.6% 14.4% 20% 10% 4.7% 4.6% 2.9% 2.8% 5.1% 6.2% 11.4% 12.7% 14.9% 6.7% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 87 BOTH: Likert Scale Statements, Continued · 71.0% of unchurched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “When I do something wrong, it’s important for me to ask God to forgive me.” · 77.8% of churched respondents indicated that they Strongly Agreed with the statement, “When I do something wrong, it’s important for me to ask God to forgive me.” When I do something wrong, it's important for me to ask God to forgive me. 100% 90% 77.8% 80% 71.0% 70% 60% Unchurched Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 10.2% 10% 6.0% 4.2% 0.7% 2.4% 0.9% 1.6% 2 3 1.4% 2.9% 9.0% 5.2% 2.3% 0% 1 (Strongly Disagree) 4 5 6 7 (Strongly Agree) 88 BOTH: Sources for Information on the Bible · 47.5% of unchurched respondents indicated that they would go to a pastor of a church if they were seeking to learn more about the Bible. · 80.5% of churched respondents indicated that they would go to a youth pastor if they were seeking to learn more about the Bible. If you wanted to learn more about the Bible, who would you go to to learn more? Other 5.8% Teacher 13.3% 20.3% 6.7% 8.3% Neighbor 4.2% 42.6% Friend 13.1% 34.4% Family Member Churched Unchurched 16.4% 22.2% Siblings 6.4% 61.9% Parents 29.3% 80.5% Youth Pastor 31.5% 53.7% Pastor 47.5% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 89 CHURCHED: Bible Mentors Respondents were asked who they would go to to learn more about the Bible. The following are the verbatim responses for those who named someone other than those listed. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · A college friend in my church Accountability Partner An older friend BCM College minister and adult friends Bible (Repeated 3 times) Brad Brad or April Brandon Delimater Caleb and Megan Bryant Christians Christina Wiemers Church members Close friends or a Bible dictionary most of the time. Coach College students, sunday school teacher cousin of close relative Dad Dad's friends Dana, Gina, Michelle Deacons Dennis or Terry or Chantz Fellow christians Flock leaders and Bible teachers Friends Friend's mom Friends not my age Friends' parents · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Girlfriend, older than me Girls ministry intern God (Repeated 4 times) God, in prayer Grandma, Grandpa Grandparents Headmaster Houseparents Husband Internet help-line Jesus (Repeated 2 times) Joe de la Garza Just look in the Bible Kathie Lipe, Sandra Matt Bernett Me Mentor (Repeated 2 times) Mentor Michaela, Marybeth, Georgiana Mr. Winkle Mrs.Turner My best friend! Not God because I don't think he is real enough for me to believe yet! My closest friend My dog My friends' parents. My grandpa My Nana My pastor's wife 90 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · My Sunday School teacher Old youth pastor Older family friends Older friend (Repeated 3 times) Older friend/mentor Older people, youth leaders Other friends Papa Prayer with God Read Bible Rene Sarah Vaughn and family Sean Cooper, he saved me Someone that knows the Bible inside and out. · · · · · · · · · Sunday School leader (Repeated 14 times) Sunday School teacher, ladies in my church Teacher at church, christian friends The church Tony Capucille, Mr. Anthony, Mr. Eckel Youth intern Youth Leaders Youth teacher (Christina) Youth worker 91 UNCHURCHED: Reasons for Not Attending Church Unchurched respondents were asked to specify why they do not attend church. However, many of the respondents indicated that they do attend church (they just aren’t absorbing). The following are their verbatim responses. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · A Christian. Already go to church Anyone who knows anything about the Bible. baby and work bad experiences Bad weather, or sick baseball practice on Wednesdays Because I can’t get a ride Because every time I go I get looked down upon and no one listens to my side. Because I am a cheerleader and we have a lot of practices and the times conflicted. So I never had time go, and never really had a ride. because I am diabetic and sometimes I can't go because I am sick Because I do other activities Because I don't believe in the same values. because I don't have enough time Because I don't have time and I never really thought about it Because I have other things to do Because I play softball on the weekends. Because I really don't like getting up in the morning. Because I would be in the morning and I would not want to go I would probably be tired Because I’m always really busy Because I’m at work Because I'm on vacation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Because I’m sick Because my cultural believes don’t go along with what they believe in. Because my parents don't really go because our church only has it one day a week Because we don't have the time Because I don't know Christ Because, believe in Jesus Bible boring to me busy (Repeated 4 times) Busy schedule (Repeated 3 times) busy, long ways away busy, moved and haven't gone, mom don’t go only dad can’t drive car accident, wheelchair bound, afraid of being judged church church doesn't have Wednesday church right now church is kind of hypocritical Currently I can't find any to go to right now Cause I don't have time cause I’m out of town or busy cause I’m sick a lot cause I’m tiered diff areas I live in don’t believe don’t believe in Christianity don't get up don’t have a ride (Repeated 9 times) 92 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · don’t have enough time to go Don't have one don't have that much time don’t have time (Repeated 6 times) Don't have transportation and busy helping parents with their business don’t know (Repeated 12 times) don’t know my parents don’t go so I don’t have a desire don’t know where a good one is don’t know where to go don’t like moms religion, boring Don't really have time don't want to be a part of the hypocrites that go either the pastor is to boring or the youth group wasn't open enjoyable and fun every church I go to, there seems to be confrontation with me family (Repeated 2 times) family divorce football game on friends getting up too early in the morning going to a family reunion gone grandma (Repeated 2 times) Hard to wake up that early in the morning. have my own opinions over certain things have something like a play or sick Haven't found a church that I like and really want to go to. he usually doesn’t have time he's tired and doesn't feel like it Homework (Repeated 2 times) I am busy a lot. I don't have the time. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I am in a marching band and there is a lot of competitions on Sundays but I make up for what I missed on Wednesdays I am lazy its cause some days I am not feeling good and I don't want to get out of bed and do it and go to church even though I should I am usually always out of town I choose not to I don’t like the way they preach. I don't agree with everything they tell me I don't believe most of what they say I don't believe that kind of stuff I don't care I don't get up I don't go cause I’m out of town or sick I don't go on Sundays because it’s boring. I don't have enough time. (Repeated 5 times) I don't have time, I work I don't have a ride I don't know sometimes maybe when things go bad, like a death in the family. When I go through a lot of hardships I shy away from it. I don't know. I don't know. We just don't go. We should and we need to I don't like getting up in the morning I don't like the people I don’t like to cause they tell you what you can and can’t do I don't know I don’t make enough time (Repeated 2 times) I don't really have any friends that have the same beliefs that I do. And 93 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · my parents have jobs that they work on Sundays and Wednesdays I don't really know what I believe I don't really know, I've just never been into it that much I follow my parents’ example of not going to church. I go unless I am really busy I guess I'm lazy. I guess, we are just too lazy. I had a trip, sleeping I had to go to the doctor or something I had too much homework. I have a lot of other activities I have a pretty busy life I have a problem going to church after my brother passed away I have a very hectic schedule I have cheer practice or help my parents I have high school baseball on Sundays.\ I have no idea. I have other plans, or no ride I have school and work and a baby I have to work I haven't found one that I really like a lot, the atmosphere is weird I just don't get around to it I just don't think I have the time. I think I have enough to do and I just don't feel like it. I just don't think there really is a god I just quit going I just want to sleep in on the weekends I might be on a trip. I probably would not go if I had somewhere else to be I really busy · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I really don't kno9w I really don’t know, I used to go all the time, just lost interest, don't like going by myself I sleep I sleep in on Sundays I think the whole thing is a scam. it's fake I usually don't go if I had stayed up too late the night before or am sick. I work 7 days I would go on the internet and look at many different sources and opinions I would love too. Our family hasn't found a church yet. if I can't get a ride If I can't get there. If I don't have a ride. If I go on a trip or go to a friends church. if I have a basketball game if I miss its cause I’m on vacation If I was sick. (Repeated 2 times) if I’m on a trip if I’m sick or don't believe in God if people were being hypocritical if you have faith you need to go to church illness illness, concert I'm busy with basketball I'm just at my grandparents house I’m just not getting myself up in time I’m lazy (Repeated 2 times) I'm really busy I'm really busy with school I'm really sick or out of town. I’m sick or I’m really tired I'm sometimes with friends I'm too busy (Repeated 2 times) 94 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · It just means I don't have time it makes the Bible fun It would probably because I didn't believe or people weren't welcoming enough it’s just hard to go Just because I think it is pointless Just doing other things. just host parents, I just have respect just host parents, I just have respect Just too busy kind of boring Known whole life to do, teach. direction Lack of interest laziness Lazy learn about God learn gospel like to sleep in love of God Main reason is because I am really big into sports and I come sports and I have schoolwork and I am exhausted Mainly working on Saturday or staying up late and not waking up Maybe cause your scared because you go to church and people make fun of you for that Maybe if I had something going on with my friends mom had a baby mom just had back surgery, can't go all the time Most of the time I have to work most of the time it’s because she's out of town most wars are started because of religion · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Mostly because I have family matters Mostly if I'm going somewhere else Mostly, they can get pretty boring sometimes. motor cross My alarm clock didn't wake me up my dad and stepmom don't go My dad gets sick a lot so we can't go and my brother works on Sundays My job my parents aren’t really involved my parents don’t go My parents don't take me and I don't have a car to drive. My parents work at the school so we're busy. never have time never raised going to church no more than Sundays offered no possible way, sickness, car broken down, out of state no reason no ride no time (Repeated 2 times) no time, homework none not Christian Not enough time or motivation Not enough time. Sometimes the people drive me nuts not enough time not feeling good not inspired enough not into it not offered, just Sundays and Wednesdays not one near me not sure Older student at my church. only two sessions per week 95 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · only when sick Other activities Other things to do out late on Saturdays out of town (Repeated 4 times) out with friends parents won’t take , busy schedule parents work People my age, there is not enough people my age that go to my church prayer pregnant Probably a little bit of work and a little bit of laziness Probably because I am always doing something or I just do go because I just don't go Probably because I have to work on Saturdays and sometimes I work really late so I get really tired and I don't want to fall asleep in church. Probably because I wouldn't get a ride to church. Plus my family like my parents aren't really involved in church Probably because my parents don't have enough money to pay for the gas to go back and forth from church. Probably because the church I usually go to I live too far away to go a lot. Probably just sleeping in or something Probably, because sometimes it can get kind of boring, it depends on what you do. And sometimes I’m too tired in the morning to go. Rabbi really sick, throwing up school, frustration Scouts, no time · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Sick (Repeated 10 times) sick a lot sick grandma sick or at grandma’s house Sick or on a trip Sick or on a trip. sick or out of town Sick or something else I can’t miss sleep in (Repeated 5 times) softball (Repeated 2 times) Some people just ruin it. something comes up and have no way to go sometimes I don’t feel motivated to go Sometimes it’s too early. I work till midnight over the weekend. sometimes she is busy sports (Repeated 5 times) sports, homework stayed up to late night before staying over at a friend’s house stuff going on (Repeated 3 times) Sunday school teacher The church I went to. The religion didn't have much of a youth group and I don't have a ride to the want I want to go to. the waking up part, I want to sleep in There is really no reason there isn’t one There wouldn't be a church near me there's no one around they were rude to me at church and don’t have a ride to any other church things going on, busy There isn’t much of a reason. tied up with sports or working time (Repeated 4 times) 96 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · to get close to God to get closer to God to learn about Bible to learn about God to learn truth Too tired to wake up early. to tired, or have something else too busy (Repeated 2 times) too involved with school, not enough time Too judgmental and they forget the purpose of why they are there. too much to do too tired (Repeated 2 times) too tired from day before or absolutely cant make it traveling, or sick up late on Saturday night usually cause I’m sick usually cause I have a lot of homework · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Usually I like to stay in my town. I don't have time to go out to church. usually sleeping Vacation Wake up too late. (Repeated 2 times) Waking up in the morning Waste of time We don't have any churches around us and my Mom is always working and we only have one car. we don’t wake up early We really don't have time; my mom just had a baby. Well sometimes I get up late when mom doesn't go I don't go Work (Repeated 11 times) Working, just busy worship God, lazy Youth leader 97 UNCHURCHED: Attending a Specific Church · 33.5% of unchurched respondents indicated that they were open to attending any church. · 27.5% indicated that they were only open to going to a church if invited by someone they know, like a friend or family member. Which of the following best describes you and attending a specific church? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 33.5% 27.5% 30% 19.1% 15.1% 20% 2.9% 10% I'm not open to going to church, at all. I would only go to a church that one of my friends invited me to. I would go to a church if invited by someone I know, like a friend or family member. I'm open to attending any church, as long as I know someone who goes … I'm open to attending any church. 0% 98 UNCHURCHED: Thought About Jesus · 80.7% of unchurched respondents indicated that they have accepted Jesus. · 10.0% indicated that they had thought about Jesus, but still not sure what to make of Him. Which of the following best describes how much you've thought about Jesus? 100% 80.7% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 10.0% 0.2% 1.8% 1.8% 2.9% Accepted Don't want Not sure Little bit of thought Never thought about Never heard of 0% 99 BOTH: Evangelistic Efforts · 90.2% of unchurched respondents indicated that someone has tried to tell them about Jesus before. · 80.4% of churched respondents indicated that they have tried to tell someone about Jesus before. Has anyone ever tried to tell you about Jesus before? (Have you ever tried to tell someone about Jesus before?) 100% 90.2% 80.4% 90% 80% 70% Unchurched 60% Churched 50% 40% 30% 20% 10.9% 7.5% 5.3% 0.4% 10% 0% Yes No Unsure 100 BOTH: Evangelistic Efforts, Continued · 51.6% of unchurched respondents indicated that one of the persons that told them about Jesus Christ was their parents. · 71.6% of churched respondents indicated that they had talked with their friends about Jesus. Unchurched- Who witnessed to them. Churched- Who they witnessed to. 15.8% Other 21.6% 4.3% Teacher or school staff 11.5% 7.2% Neighbors 7.1% Churched 71.6% Friends Unchurched 32.9% 9.7% Family Member 19.7% 11.5% Siblings 10.8% 8.4% Parents 51.6% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 101 UNCHURCHED: Evangelist Efforts, Continued Respondents were asked to specify who had shared the Gospel with them. The following are the verbatim responses of those who named someone other than those listed. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · A woman in Wal-Mart a lot of people Bible study friends boy friend camp church (Repeated 5 times) church camp church leader church leaders Church members Church people. church person Don't Remember. everybody just about grandma grown up with it kids at falls creek Minister missionaries my church my pastors Pastor (Repeated 22 times) Pastor and some of our commanders Pastors and youth ministers · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · people at church People at church and my parents friends. people from Church people on the street preacher (Repeated 4 times) priest priest and dad Programs at church Random guy Random guy on the street several people Some stranger at a store. someone at church Someone at my church teachers at church Teachers at church like the bishop and Young Women’s teacher. used to go to church Youth Director and Preacher. youth leader (Repeated 3 times) Youth Minister/Pastor (Repeated 12 times) 102 CHURCHED: Evangelist Efforts, Continued Respondents were asked to specify who they had shared the Gospel with. The following are the verbatim responses of those who named someone other than those listed. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · [Illegible] community, little children A classmate A couple of girls in my class. a friend's friend A girl at my school A girl I saw in passing A kid at school A kid who did nt know Christ in OKC. a male A person A person at school A person at the store A person I was sitting on an airplane with. A person older than me A person on the trip to Florida. A stranger I had just met. Acquaintances April and Nesha At Falls Creek, I led a girl to the Lord. Bullies Church members, random people that I know. Classmate (Repeated 2 times) Classmates or church guests. Complete stranger Couch Tahah Cousin (Repeated 2 times) Coworker (Repeated 2 times) Different people · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Door to door Everyone but I don't anymore cuz it never works no matter how hard I try. Ex-Boyfriend, and Ex-Boyfriend's uncle Exchange student Falls Creek Falls Creek Decision Team Fellow employees Friend's cousin Friends' friends Friends from London Friends I met on Myspace Homeless people Homeless, mission trip I was in FAITH and shared to strangers. John 3:16 girl Kid at a park Kid at school Kid in my class Kids (not mine, I don't have any) Kids at school that I don't know Kids and people that I just meet Kids at church Kids at school. Kids I just saw one say at school Kids in El Salvador and Honduras Kids in Germany (mission trip) 103 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Kids in White Plains, NY Kids on mission trip Kids on mission trip, random people driving by at carwash. Mexicans, American people in Wisconsin, [Illegible] Mexicans, Kansans, Texans Mission trip (Repeated 4 times) My Doggies My Mom Nicaragua Nicaraguans On my mission trip Other students Other teenagers and classmates peers people People at Falls Creek (Repeated 3 times) People at school People I met People in Mexico. My Cousin's cousin. People in Peru People I've served. People on mission trip People on mission trips People that do not kow about Him. people, children Person at school Person while I was on a mission trip Random girls, Decision Team (Repeated 2 times) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Random people (Repeated 4 times) Random people on a mission trip Random people who ask School School kids School members Some dude in New York. Some kid in my neighborhood. Someone at school I thought needed Jesus Someone at the mall, and people in Mexico Someone I don't know Someone in crowd Someone on the street I didn't know, I just met. Step sister Strange random person Strangers on mission trip Strangers, random people Students and the high school Teammate This girl at school Those in Nicaragua VBS Students, classmates Was on decision team at Falls Creek We went on a mission trip to Newy York and talked to people in the streets. Younger friends Youth camp 104 UNCHURCHED: Evangelistic Efforts: Reaction Respondents were asked, “In your own words, what was your reaction to that?” The following are their verbatim responses. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2nd nature a good reaction a little confused because no one knows completely about him accept (Repeated 2 times) accept the differences of their believes accept their views, won’t change own views accepted him, wanted to get baptized Accepted it (Repeated 4 times) afraid at first all for it Amazement (Repeated 3 times) astonished at first I didn't understand, but then it sounded like something I needed to do at first she didn't understand, but she likes to hear about Jesus before I could remember believed believed them Can’t explain. can't really remember can't remember Confused (Repeated 3 times) Cool cool that he did all those things could not believe until my mom told me couldn't believe that someone would love me that much didn’t know what to think didn’t know what to think, confusing · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · didn't really like it, dude told me I was going to hell didn’t want to believe it but then finally came around didn't want to listen don’t know (Repeated 6 times) Don't know/remember don't remember (Repeated 4 times) exciting (Repeated 3 times) Expected it feel good about it Felt good about that. Was nice to see someone who cared about that. Felt like they were trying to cram it down my throat. fine with it first I just didn't hear it then I just went with it, I had my own religion Glad that the conversation took place. go along with it good (Repeated 4 times) good because felt like god came into my heart good reaction good that someone is trying to get it out there w/out being a church got saved got scared they said he wasn't real great great, love learning Grew up in the church. still talked about him had to work together as a family to grow closer happy he listened (Repeated 2 times) 105 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · he listened and agreed he thinks it’s cool He was crazy he was happy he was open to what they had to say he was surprised he'd known about it but he listened and wanted to learn more about him he's open to it and listens I accepted God I accepted it (Repeated 6 times) I accepted it cause I was brought up in it so it’s a way of life I actually liked her talking to me about that I agreed with them I believed him and I had read it to I believed it. (Repeated 4 times) I believed them but they never talked about accepting Christ I believed what she was telling me. I believed it, but I didn't really care about it at all I can’t remember I cried I didn't believe it I didn't care I didn't feel anything at that moment. when I was little I did feel religious but I grew away from that I didn't quite understand at first I didn't react, I just listened I didn't really know I kind of had to go because my family went but the more I went the more I liked it I didn't really pay much attention to it. I didn't really react much I didn't think they were telling the complete truth · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I don’t know (Repeated 11 times) I don't know how to explain it really. I don't know, I just knew I just needed to get saved I don't know, I listened. I don't know, it was just all really new to me I don't know... I think it’s good that they told me about Jesus and stuff, 'cause it’s the way to go. I don't know... my friends and I talk about Him a lot. I don't really know how to describe it, but after my friend told me I started going to church. I don't really remember I don't remember I don’t remember (Repeated 18 times) I don't remember exactly but I remember feeling thankful and love for Jesus Christ I don't remember I just listened. I don't remember it was a long time ago I don't remember it was when I was like 6 I don't remember, I was comfortable. I don't remember, I was young I got saved (Repeated 2 times) I got up and went down and talked to him I grew up going to church so I was young I grew up in it I guess I was really little so I don't remember I guess I was surprised about all what he did 106 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I have always know about him, I have nothing to worry about now that I am committed to him I just listened I just listened and started thinking about it. I just listened to them; I didn't really have a reaction. I just sat there quietly and listened and asked a few questions about it. I like to talk about Jesus with my friends. I liked it. I listened to what he had to say and heard him out. I listened I listened and asked questions I listened and didn't disagree I listened and I understood. I listened and I wanted him in my life I listened and liked it I listened and took it in (Repeated 2 times) I listened and understood I listened but I was too young to remember I listened to him I loved him I loved it I openly accepted him and I now worship him at my church I really didn't have one I really don't I was pretty young I really don't remember I was about 4 I really don't remember, I was little I really need to ask him for forgiveness and I was questioning about him. I was wondering if he was really there. I sort of spaced off · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I started going to church I think it should be a person’s choice what they believe in and they pushed it really hard I think it's fine. I think it's good. I think they are correct I believe the bible I thought he was crazy I thought it was alright. I thought it was cool (Repeated 3 times) I thought it was fun. I thought it was good that they were spreading the Word. I thought it was interesting. I thought it was cool. I thought it was more like a story book until I began to accept it. The bible is one of the most historically accurate documents in the world. I thought it was ok I thought it was pretty cool I thought it was pretty cool that someone was watching over me and everyone else all over the world. I thought it was pretty interesting. I thought it was really cool. It’s cool that there’s someone up there watching over us. And that we can ask him for help and sometimes he'll answer your prayers and sometimes he won't. I thought it was interesting and I thought I should learn more I told them I was Jewish so we just talked about each other’s religions I tried to get more involved in it I wanted to give it a try I wanted to know more I was a little confused. I was amazed (Repeated 3 times) 107 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I was amazed at all the stories I was amazed. then I accepted it I was excited, knew I needed him in my life I was happy I was happy and I wanted to learn more I was happy that she told me and I went to church I was happy. I was impresses I was interested (Repeated 2 times) I was kind of confused and didn't know what to think. I was kind of confused but I didn't really comprehend it I was kind of in shock I did not believe them at first. I was like ok basically whatever I was like ok yes, I was little skeptical but then I learned more and got more into it, started to believe it I was little, so I didn't know what to believe I was little, so I probably thought she was crazy I was little, who's Jesus? I was little... so i was just curious I was offended I was opened minded at first, but then became close minded. I was pretty interested in it. I was really amazed at all Jesus had done for us I was really glad to hear about it, and understand it I was really little so I don't remember · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I was really little, but I don’t remember but I’m sure I thought it was amazing I was really young I was saved I was scared I was shocked. (Repeated 2 times) I was sure it was true I was surprised I was surprised because I didn't know about Him. I was too young to think about it I just followed along with it. I was young so it really didn't matter to me I didn't think it was a big deal I was young, so I didn't think much about it I'd tell them that I needed to know Jesus and that I am a strong Christian. I’ll think about it I’m busy, don't bug me I'm not old enough to remember. I was raised this way I’m not really interested in church and it was really long I'm open to listening to new ideas, but it didn't really seem to be my view interesting Interesting and hit my heart It really didn’t have any effect on me at all It was a good reaction. it was a long time ago, don't know it was a really long time ago it was cool It was different. You don't really see strangers come up to you and ask you if you've accepted Jesus into your life. It was really nice. it was fun 108 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · It was Good (Repeated 2 times) It was good to know. it was informative It was interesting. It was ok... it was open It was positive. it had a good impact on me It was pretty cool it’s the essence of my heart its truth I’ve just accepted it my whole life I’ve just grown up in it (Repeated 3 times) just can’t remember Just listen and take in what they say just not pat attention just say thanks Kind of amazed that something like that could really be out there and then I thought about it and I realized there had to be something there. The good has to come from somewhere and I believe it comes from Jesus and God. kind of blown away Kind of hard to handle and understand what he did for us. A bit of a shock kind of glad that I accepted Jesus and Figured that I needed to read the bible more Kind of scared, but now I'm not as scared if at all. Kind of wierded out. learn from them leave me alone like to learn liked it, but don’t know what happened listen (Repeated 13 times) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · listen and learn listen not believe listen understand what they are saying listen, tell them already know listened to him for about 5 min. some dude on the street Little confused, I was a teenager loved it more like a religious debate never really reacted, grew up with it No I don't it has been a while No I don't remember (Repeated 3 times) no I really don't because I was so young No I was little (Repeated 4 times) No I was too young none Not much. Not much... just talked about it... not really sure, been going to church a long time Nothing because I just thought it was pretty cool because he would read me bible stories when I was young nothing in particular Nothing much (Repeated 2 times) nothing really big, I didn't really get it yet Nothing really. opened up to it cause never heard it before Overwhelmed Positive (Repeated 2 times) positive, happy positive, I try to share really like learning about him really thought about it, was kind of awkward at first 109 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · refused Sat and listened say she has opinions scared skeptical at first and then accepted it she listened she seemed kind of crazy sounded cool and interesting support Surprised at how much he did. Surprised and shocked surprised Surprised and didn't know anything about it and I learned to accept it and know he is a part of my life. talk about it That’s a good question I don't really remember but I believe them That’s awesome. they didn't know what they were talking about They got me involved in church and I got closer to what they were talking about and I started going to church more, more recently. they just invited me to church and I went think about it everyday thought about it afterwards · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · thought about it a lot and accepted him thought it was cool (Repeated 2 times) thought it was cool too long ago I don't remember too long ago tried to explain prophecies tried to learn as much as I could Um I was really little. I’ve been in church my whole life um it was shocking um, I don't really know Um, I enjoy it when they talk to me about Him. unsure used to hearing about it, knew what they are talking about very opened to it wanted to know more wanted to learn more Was interesting welcoming, listen to what they say went to church When you accept Christ you change and you get this good feeling but I was only like nine. But I know Jesus died for me and he paid for our sins. Wow (Repeated 2 times) 110 CHURCHED: Evangelistic Efforts: Reaction Respondents were asked, “In your own words, how do people typically react to hearing about Jesus?” The following are their verbatim responses. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · "How could someone love me who doesn't know me?" "I don't want to believe in a God." - friends "Jesus is fake." "Oh that's nice." "Oh, you're into that?" "OMG, why are they saying that" "Whatever. I just don't believe." "Yah, he's cool" and "Yah, ok, um hm". A lot are very understanding. A lot of people try not to think it, but they usually listen to you. A lot of them are receptive but not always A lot of time they disagree but other times they're quiet and listen but give their opinions at times. Act like they're not listening. All different replies. All of them Alright As if they have head it before, change the subject. Asking quesions and "I need to but not this week/day" when I ask them why they say, "I'm too busy" or "my boy/girlfriend is in town." At first they act like they could care less, but in the end they normally come around. At first, they dont want to and are hesitant, but occasionally they will listen. At the beginning they tend to not really care, but if you keep trying you'll get to them Awesome, good. Badly. Blank stare Blow it off By going to church By going to church and evenings Change subject Coming to church. Comprehensive, listening but not caring Confused (Repeated 5 times) Confused at my opinion and not willing. Confused look on theire faces oe silence. 111 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Confused, unsure Defensive embarassed curious Deniable. Deny it, ignore it, or be interested. Depends (Repeated 4 times) Depends on if it has been shoved down their throat or not. Shyish Depends on the person you're talking to. Depends on the person, some accept it, but some just blow Him off. Depends on the person. (Repeated 3 times) Depends on their own beliefs but usually at least a little shy. Depends on their past experiences. Depends on who you talk to. Depends who it is. Depends, but usually are open because they asked about it. Did not care. Didn't really listen (Repeated 2 times) Different Different words Don't care or pay attention Don't care, or thats really exciting Don't care. (Repeated 2 times) Don't really care Don't really say much, but I keep talking Don't talk to me about religion. Don't wanna hear it. That's why I stopped everything, because I'm tired of having my whole heart into it and nothing happening... Don't want to talk about it. Either angry and offesnive or wanting to know more. Either say they already know, listen and nod a lot, ask questions or say they don't care or say they believe something else. Either they don't care or they are actually interested. Fall asleep sometimes, say can we talk about this later. One didn't talk to me again. Foreigners are receptive, Americans are not as receptive. From me, they are offended (because of how I word it). Good (Repeated 10 times) Happy Happy dancing. (Repeated 2 times) Happy to hear it, don't mind. He didn't listen. He got mad and stormed off. He said he didn't have time. 112 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · He said he wanted to be a Christian, but he didn't want to be made fun of at school. He said that's cool and walked off. He was like, "I don't care". They don’t always or they say, "Oh, I already go to church". I absolutely love talking about Jesus! I don't care is what they say. I don't know. I get excited I go to church. I hate you I just talked them though their decisions. I know about it, I just don't go to church. I know I should believe in Him I listen and want to learn more. I listen intently. I listen really good I listen to what people have to say. I love hear about Jesus, and even though I already know what they're telling me I still love that other people are sharing the gospel and it's always fun to talk to them. I love to hear about Jesus because I love Him. I see if I believe the same thing. I sit there and listen. I think most people see the hypocritical side of Christianity, so most are nice and listen, but don't really care, especially when they've seen that person out partying the night before. I think that some people get scared and don't want to face the truth. I would listen If they are searching, like at Falls Creek, they were very receptive. Friends haven't been as receptive. If they really want to know, they listen. If they aren't that interested, they pretend to listen. If they respect me, they listen If they want to hear, they act interested. If they don't, they turn you away sometimes. If they want to know they are really interested and if they aren't the stare at you but don't really pay attention. If you explain it right, they don't really hesitate to listen. If you let them know that you care, they will listen more. Ignorant Ignore it. I'm going to start going to church. I'm not ready for that. 113 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I'm not sure. I'm not sure. Uncomfortable maybe. In a good way In church and by people In today's world, hardly anyone cares. Some people are interested, but a lot just don't care. In weird ways. Indifferent Interested, I liked it. Interested It depends on how bad off they are, or how open they are to the idea. It depends on if you approach them the right way, if you aren't pushy they're usually pretty open, if you push too much, they get offended It depends on the person and their experiences. It depends on the person, but they're usually open to what you have to say. It depends on the person. (Repeated 2 times) It depends on what kind of people you're around. It depends on who you talk to and what they believe. It depends, some people don't care and some want to know more. It depends, sometimes interested, sometimes they act like they don't care. It is always different. It just depends on how much they are ready to handle. Some have been more experienced in "church" than others. You take it at different levels. It just depends on if they're open about hearing more. Now if it's your science teacher, that's a different story. It really just depends on what they believe and were taught. It was a positive reaction It was awkward. I've gotten both positive and negative reactions. I've never really done it before. I've tried to tell several people but they did not want to believe in God, they try to argue that "evolution is right". Jesus is hated, avoided, and craved. Every person is so diffeent, so how could you possibly ask me to lob everyone into one meaningless stereotypical body of people? Jesus is my Savior and Lord. That is the only way to Heaven. Kind of awkward Kind of like they think I'm crazy. Kind of like they're not interested. Kind of weird at first. Kind of ignore you. Like it goes right through their head. 114 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Like it's no big deal, like He's just like a thing you could get info if you feel like, but they mostly don't feel like it. Like shock, like wow, He sounds really amazing, I want to learn more about Him. Like they "know just enough to hurt themselves" Like they don't believe it. Like they don't really care. Like they get a fresh chance. Like they know what you're going to say Like they know, but then when you get to your point they really start to get touched. Like they want to have a relationship with Him, but they're scared. Like they've heard it all before and don't care. Listen or sometimes not Listened Looked at me funny and walked away. Mad Mixed opinions Most are interested and listen to what I have to say, unless they're just being nice by listening. Most are interested in what I have to say. Most are just stuck in their own ways and they think I'm just brainwashed. Most are kind of scared. Most don't care. I get so frustrated. Most go to church. Most listen and like that I care enough to tell them about it. Most of the people ask questions. Most of the time they ask questions but sometimes they don't like to hear it. Most of the time they don't really care, but when they do it's a great thing. Most of the time, I get told off. Or to go away - Yes I go to a public school. Most of the time, negatively. Most of the time, they want to know more. Most of them had asked me about it, so they were obviously interested. Most people are like, "let's talk about this later". Some people are ready to hear more. Most people don't really want to hear about it. They find away out of talking about it. Most people either are really open to it and have lots of questions, or they don't even listen. Most people just don't care. They rather live how they want to. Most people like debate or say they're already a Christian. Most people really like it. Most people to me are pretty confused Most people will listen, but not always respond. Most think it’s cool but don't really know what it is 115 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Most will probably listen, but after you tell, they go back to living the way they do. Most wish they got more into church. Mostly, reluctant to what you’re saying, but if also opens up a deeper relationship with that person and next time the topic comes us it's easier to talk about. My friend asked my Mom if she can come to church but her parents won't always let her. My friend got offended because I was making her think her religion isn't true. My friends were glad to hear about it. My neighbors were like I'll have to go to church and start going. Negative Negatively Negatively. I used to be one of those people. There's such a negative stigma associated with the word Jesus. It's tough to get past the wall of preconceived negative ideas people have about Christ. No No man, I'm saved, I don't need to go to church. Normally Not Good. Not interested unless the Spirit is working. Not many it seems like Not real well. Not really. Not so good they don't want to hear it. Not so good. Not so well. They kind of listen. Not too well. Not very good. Not very well but if you spend time with them then it gets better. Not well Not well or ask lots of questions. Not willing to listen to what I am saying. offended (sometimes), awkward, shy, rude Oh gah, here we go again Oh or whatever Oh, please. ok. Okay and they ask questions. One of my friends accepted Christ, they react okay. One was interested, one was not. Open 116 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · People are not really willing to hear it. They think they are fine without Him. Also, that they [Christians] are judging them. People act shocked or confuse, and once I talked to an atheist on the computer and he was offended about my opinion on religion. People I talked to were very interested. People know, just not much about Him. People react in a defensive way and they tend to ignore me. People sometimes don't care Positive but not yes Positively. (Repeated 2 times) Pretty negatively I think Punches Realize they need a change. Really good. rejection first Respectful, sometimes they want to know more sometimes they don't. Said they had tried the whole "church thing" and stuff before and it didn't work for them. Say no to know about Jesus Say they are too young for it, religion Scare off. Scared. (Repeated 2 times) She listens to me SHOCKED Skeptical Some people are excited about hearing it, while others blow them off. So far in my life I've experienced positive reactions but I don't like pushing the subject. Some act interested, others blow you off. Some act very interested and some just blow you off or tell you what you want to hear so you'll leave. Some are good and some bad. Some are interested, others get defensive. Some are open to listen and some eally don't care what you have to say. Some are open, some aren't. Some are receptive, other just don't care and think that they always have time to do it later. Some are very open to it and others won't listen at all. Some are very receptive, others don't care. Some argue about it and some actually listen to you Some believe instantly, others will not change. Some don't want to hear, but some are very interested 117 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Some don't care and put it to the side. Some don't care what you got to say about Jesus, some do. Some don't even care. Some don't really care. Some don't want to hear it, they think Christians are fake. Most people will respect your opinion. Some get scared and change the subject, others get excited and want to know more. Some give excuses or give the post modern reason. Some in awe, other don't care Some just keep going on with the conversation, some just don't care. Some just turned away and were rude, but most were very responsive and asked questions. Some like it and some are annoyed by Him Some like it some don't Some like to hear it, other can't stand it. Some listen and some don't. Some listen, and take it in a some just don't want to talk about it. Some love it, some don't do anything. Some people blow you off, but some people take it to heart. Some people brush it off, some seem interested but don't follow through. Some people disagree with me and won't listen. Some people don't care and say that there isn't a Heaven. Some people don't care but most of them do. Some people don't listen or walk away when I try to talk about Jesus. Some people don't want to listen, but others are like, "That's neat. I want to know more." Some people just blow it off, but some take it serious. Some people listen most of the time. Some people who aren't Christians feel kind of awkward. Some people won't listen. Some people just consider it. Some say that they don't want to hear about it. Some say yes, but some blow the fact the you told them about Jesus off. Some seem interested Some seem revolted that people would actually talk about Him and others don't care. Some take it, some don't. Some try to change the subject, some make jokes, some listen. Some want to hear and some really don't care. Some welcome with open arms while other are reluctant and reclusive. Some wonder about it, some disregard it. Sometime they are more curious. 118 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Sometimes excited, sometimes don't care. Sometimes good, other times bad Sometimes good, others don't like it. Sometimes people listen, or they blow you off. Sometimes scared, but willing. Sometimes stunned Sometimes the people will just blow you off Sometimes they act insulted or they understand. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don't. Sometimes they are confused. Sometimes they can try to contradict it. Sometimes they could care less but sometimes you really got to get into them and tell them. Sometimes they don't believe you, but some want to learn more. Sometimes they don't like it Sometimes they don't really care. Sometimes they get confused. Sometimes they have totally rejected me, but some have really listened and go saved. Sometimes they ignore it and others are open. Sometimes they just blow me off. Sometimes they listen, sometimes they don't. Sometimes they listen...sometimes they don't Sometimes they say "Oh, that's nice.", but sometimes they listen closely. Sometimes they shut me out, but other times they're like, "oh ya, I know" Sometimes they will be receptive, but other times they just shut it down. Sometimes, blow me off, sometimes listen. Stand off-ish. Stunned or angry Subject to change. Surprised you told them, and don't think anything bad (like Hell) will happen to them. Talk about how bad their life is and says no one loves me. Telling people The friend I talked to came to me and asked me for help. I told him about God and he reacted strongly. That it is not true. They are a little hesitant at first. The Bible and the going to church. The girl I tried to tell was popular, so she was listening but her friends came up and told her not to listen so she didn't. The ones I talked to wanted Him. The person who I talked to rejected Jesus and said he doesn't believe in Heaven or Hell. 119 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · The reaction to hearing about Jesus varies greatly, from very positive to complete rejection. The want to go to a Bible study and learn more. There hasn't been a typical response. They [Illegible] and to listen. They accept you believe that. They accepted it well and were very positive. They act confused. They act good. They act interested most of the time. They act kind of confused. They act like no one ever said anything (if they don't believe). They act like they already know. They act like they care and then doing the opposite of what I told them. They act like they don't care They act real surprised and excited. They agree or listen They all act different. They are Christians They are confused most times. They are confused. They are hungry. They are iffy. They are interest, but it's sometimes hard for them to understand it or the importance of it. They are interested. They are kind of apprehensive but want to know more. They are like calm and sometimes a little bit shocked. They are like, "why are you telling me this?" They are not cooperative They are scared they might have to make a commitment. They are sometimes confused. They are sometimes surprised. They are surprised that they haven't been living right. They are surprisingly well [Illegible] They are usually caught off guard. They are usually confused and ask questions. They are usually hard-headed and blow it off. They are usually polite, but don't receive it. They are very quiet and questioning. Most of the time doubtful at first. They aren't always very open to new things. 120 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · They aren't really interested. They aren't sure how to react and what I'm talking about. They ask a lot of questions They ask a lot of questions. They ask me not to talk about Him or church, They ask what to do, where to go, what time. They ask you why you believe in God, and why what you believe in is right! etc. They befriend me and are open when I discuss it and consider it truthfully. They believe it is not for them. They believe it's just a good way to live, They believe me but I still have a hard time trying to get them to change! They blew me off and now we're not friends. They block me out, and put up a front like they understand and have it together and quickly change the subject quickly. They blow it off They came to Falls Creek with me and she got saved. They come up with lots of things that are against what I am trying to tell them. They didn't care. They differ depending on their views. They don’t seem that interested. They just kind of sit there uninvolved. They don’t want to hear it. They don't (Repeated 2 times) They don't believe in Him or they believe in Him They don't believe me. They don't care (Repeated 6 times) They don't care much. It really depends on who you ask. They don't do much They don't know a lot about Him. They seem hesitant. They don't know what to think about it They don't like it. Some ignore you. They don't like to hear about it. They don't pay attention They don't react. They don't really react to it at all, they just listen. They don't really care. They don't really care. They don't really listen. They don't want to hear because that would mean that they have to change. They don't want to hear it. They don't want to listen. They don't, they push me away. 121 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · They don't. They either get defensive or are really accepting. They either reject the subject or they like to hear it. They either say they already know or they don't care. They either say they already know or walk away. They end up accepting Christ as their Lord and Savior and come to church with me. They feel awkward They feel better about their life. They feel uncomfortable or like they're being attacked. They feel very uncomfortable! They do NOT want to talk about God. They find it awkward They freak out! They get agitated. They get all quiet. They get angry and say they don't believe in God. They get defensive and close-minded They get excited. They get frustrated because they don't believe He is real, and then when I talk about Him they know I'm right so they walk away. They get kind of nervous and shy. They get nervous They get quiet or attempt to change the subject, They get quiet. They get scared and seem to not understand They go talk to someone. They go to church. They have knowledge. They have lots of mixed reactions, but if you're not trying to guilt-trip them, they normally respond much better. They ignore me They just act like they know all the sudden don't care. They just don't care and just walk away. They just either agree or ask questions. They just give a look and say "okay". They just ignore me. They just kind of listen and show respect to me. They just kind of took it, and went off They just nod their head. They just listen and they seem to get it, They just listen and understand everything I say, They just say "No, did he really do that?" 122 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · They just say I know. They just turn me away or just cuss at me. They just walk away. They kind of don't know what to say. They kind of just ignore it. They kind of know about Him already, so they act normal. They kind of like it sometimes, but sometimes they don't. They know He's real but they way of Christians doesn't make sense. They like it; surprised They listen (Repeated 2 times) They listen and sometimes ask questions. They listen and try to go to church. They listen and usually want to know more. They listen and want to go to church sometimes. They listen but don't take it into consideration. They listen but eventually blow you off. They listen but they think they know Him when they only know about Him. They listen, but don't think it is for them. They listen, but not interested. They listen. They listened but never tried to live that way. They sometimes just ignored me. They listened intently, like they wanted to learn. They look at me like I'm crazy They look at me like they're confused. They look at you funny. They look me funny. They made up excuses. They make excuses. They most say they know who He is but don't want to have a relationship with Him. They often reject Him without considering and others are interested. They pretty much listen to me. They question automatically. They quickly react with their own thoughts. They react by going to church. They react in a good way, They react in different ways. Sometimes the people really understand, some don't want to hear about it. They really don't care. (Repeated 2 times) They really don't want to hear about it. They really kind of just don't say anything. They really want to listen 123 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · They reject Him but you have to keep trying. They reject Him. They say "wow" what do I do now? They say I'm already a Christian when they really aren't. They say that they are already Christians, even if they are not. They say that they've heard it before and that it's just not for them. They say they all ready know about Jesus, but they don't. They say they are Christians They say they don't like our rules. They say they don't usually go to church. They say they will come to church and stuff but they never come They say uh I don't know. They say yea, but they don't do it. They say yeah or "I'm not ready for that." They say, "I don't go to church anymore", or, "I don't believe in God". They seem happy. They seem interested when you're talking to them but they don't change. They seem interested. They seem like it is stupid and a waste of time. They seem to want to listen. They sometimes don't like it. They sometimes feel unsure about Jesus and don't believe. They sometimes pretend to listen. They sometimes say whatever, and walk away. They sometimes walk away, They somewhat listen to what you say. They start talking about how there is no evidence. They take it in, sometimes argue and if they want to learn more, say yes to church invitation. They tense up. They think He is real. They think He is stupid They think I'm weird. They think that we're just another Bible thumper who tries to make themselves look better. They think they should go to church to try it out. They thought it was cool to know about Him! They try to act interested They try to avoid it. They try to listen. They try to push Him away 124 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · They typically want to learn more so they can be closer to Jesus. They typically will listen and their response to that varies greatly from asking Christ to be their Savior to they heard it all before. They understand, they just usually never took that leap of faith. They usually ask questions. They usually change the subject or they'll put down what I have to say. They usually act normal, unless they are like real God--haters. They usually are polite and listen, however, some completely ignore me. They usually are polite but turned me away claiming they were either already Christians or not believers. They usually ask questions and are interested. They usually disagree with a lot of it. They usually don't say much. They usually get uncomfortable and don't want to talk about it. They usually kind of interested. They usually listen to me. They usually listen. They usually look at you like you're dumb or something like that because thy would rather hear about a fight than about Jesus. They usually say I believe in God. They usually say no thanks. They usually say, "I'm catholic" or "I go to _____ church". They want to hear about it. They want to learn more. (Repeated 2 times) They want to learn. They want you to give them proof. They were "turned off" They were confused because they think they are a Christian, but they don't know the meaning of being a Christian and don't act like it. They were happy. They were like, "Yea, I see what He expects out of me." They were stand-off-ish at first. They will be like, "ok, cool?" They will just continue to listen. They will listen but not completely understand. They're chocked. They're confused at first. They're confused. They're like, "whatever" They're not sure what to say, fear mostly. They're not sure whether to believe it or not 125 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · They're open about it, and like to discuss and hear what I believe, but the majority do not respond by wanting to accept Him and adopt His beliefs. They're polite but don't really want to hear what I have to say. Think it is stupid Think you are crazy. They ask questions and say I don't understand. Then they give up. Trying to understand as much as I can. Usual Usually "I don't believe that" Usually deny Him, but there have been a couple of people who were just totally into it. Usually good but some bad. Usually they don't care. Usually they just listen or ask a few questions Usually very cynical. Usually with a skeptical view Very good. Walk off Want to know more. Weird (Repeated 4 times) Well as if they already know everything there is to know. Well I don't know, I am not really that kind of person Well if they really care then they will wan to know and react well. Well it's hard to explain. There are different and reactions from different people. If I tried to explain. I'd need more lines. Well she just looked at me agreed on some stuff and disagreed on some. Well she was cool with it, but had her own opinion. Well some are receptive, others - not so much. Well they kind of just look at you weird. Well they like sit there and talk about it and we get into arguments over it. Well, my Grandfather said he already believed in Jesus, and he said he would go to Heaven. Well, one friend just ignored me; another listened but I know now what happened because he moved. When I hear about Jesus I feel happy and kind of sad at the same time. When I talked, he was nervous. Whoa! That's so cool! Can you tell me how to accept Him into my heart? Who's Jesus! Wow! (Repeated 2 times) Wow! Really! Tell me more! Wow, that's awesome. Sometimes they don't know and don't want to hear about it. Yah, I already trusted Him into my heart. 126 · · Yes You are weird. 127 BOTH: Consider Themselves Christian · 86.7% of unchurched respondents indicated that they consider themselves a Christian. · 92.5% of churched respondents indicated that they consider themselves a Christian. Do you consider yourself a Christian? 92.5% 100% 86.7% 90% 80% 70% Unchurched 60% Churched 50% 40% 30% 10.6% 20% 2.4% 10% 2.7% 5.1% 0% Yes No Unsure 128 BOTH: Age What is your age? 2.0% 0.9% 19 or older 3.3% 18 3.8% 11.3% 17 13.5% 14.9% 16 Churched 16.9% Unchurched 15.9% 15 21.5% 16.5% 14 21.1% 19.0% 13 20.8% 13.2% 12 or under 0.0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% NOTE: 12 or Under category not available for Unchurched Survey. 129 BOTH: Gender What is your gender? 100% 90% 80% 70% 56.0% 51.1% 60% 48.9% Unchurched Churched 44.0% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Male Female 130 UNCHURCHED: Salvation Respondents were asked, “In your own words, what does God require for eternal life?” The following are their verbatim responses. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · a good heart a good person who is kind hearted and who is a good person A good soul. a person being good A personal relationship with Jesus Christ. A relationship with him. a sense of security ABC's of salvation, admit, believe, confess accept him as your personal lord and savior accept him into your heart, believe in everything he has said, follow his words and ask for forgiveness Accept him. ask for forgiveness accept Jesus Christ as your lord and savior Accept that Jesus died for our sins. acceptance Acceptance of him and spread his words and work to people. Accepting accept and live by Jesus, follow rules accept Jesus Christ accepting him in your heart admitting that you have sinned and that you believe in him and that he died for you After death to go to heaven and have your second life there with Christ all of your love to him always making the right choice, repent, ask forgiveness · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Ask for forgiveness and to actually care about people and not just yourself. ask for forgiveness for sins ask for forgiveness, accept Jesus as your lord and savior, ask for forgiveness ask for forgiveness, repent, believe in him ask him into your heart, except life, show respect and honor for him baptism, and being saved Basically you have to go by his rules be a good person (Repeated 2 times) be a good person and pray accept him as your lord and savior and be baptized be good and read bible and love everybody be good, don't murder people be kind to others, do unto others as you would have them do unto you be saved be the best person you can and worship him Being good. (Repeated 2 times) believe him believe in him and that Jesus died for you believe in him accept him believe Jesus died for our sins and follow bible Belief and commitment. belief in him belief in him, acceptance Belief in Jesus Christ and asking forgiveness of your sins. 131 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Believe and have faith in him. try to follow him the best you can believe in him Believe in Him and follow His commandments. believe in him and give him our lives believe in him and his word, know that heaven and he are real Believe in him and that he is the one and only true God. believe in him, sent his son so we could repent believe that Jesus died for our sins, and that he will take us back to heaven one day believe that he is your savior and Jesus died on the cross Believe in him, and be ready for what will come next By keeping Him by your side whenever something goes wrong. Caring for one another Confess that you are a sinner and you believe that Jesus died and was raised from the grave Christian pray read go to church declare him your lord and savior Deep, undivided praise Devotion do better do better do good things do the best you can and go to church don't believe in it Don't do anything bad, like don't kill anyone. don’t know, because she doesn’t believe in him don’t know, never really thought about it · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Don't know... Just believing in him I guess. Don't lie Don't sin except him as lord and savior, so you can live with him except him as you lord and savior acceptance Excepting God or Jesus. Faith (Repeated 3 times) faith and trust in him Faith, doing good to other people, and doing what Jesus would do. Just being good citizen. follow 10 commandments, follow him Follow his word and believe in him and give him your heart follow ten commandments, be faithful, try not to be tempted by devil follow the commandments Follow the main rules and try not to do bad things. Follow what he wants you to do and have him in your heart. following his ways Following the bible and being a good person. following the ten commandments For everybody to get along and just for everybody to stop sinning all the time and go to church more often. Go to church more often and listen to God. for everyone to except Jesus into their hearts for people to be truthful and faithful for people to serve him For us to believe and follow him. for you to accept him 132 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · For you to accept Him and ask Him into your heart. For you to accept him and to be a good example to others. for you to accept him into your heart and believe him for you to accept him into your heart and confess your sins for you to accept his son and he gave his life for us For you to accept His son as your Savior, to accept Him into your heart, and ask Him for forgiveness. For you to accept Jesus as your savior and the one and only way and ask for forgiveness for your sins. For you to ask him into your heart or life. For you to be faithful to him and only him. for you to be forgiven of your sins and to accept him for you to be good not do really bad sins for you to believe in him for you to believe Jesus is the son of god and to accept him For you to accept Him, and do what He would want you to do, tell other people about Him, and pray. For you to follow him and serve him. forgive him, ask him into your life forgive others, forgiveness Forgiveness (Repeated 3 times) Forgiveness and trust throughout everyone in the world, you have to trust Him. forgiveness of sins and believing in Jesus forgiveness praying forgiveness, follow him go by the bible don’t lie · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · go to church and be good and try not to do anything bad going to church reading bible prayer, and receiving Christ Going to church, following the 10 commandments, and believing in Him. good choices good heart Happiness and faith in Him. Happiness. happy ever after Have faith in him and believe that he can take anything from you and make it good. If you ask for forgiveness you will be okay. have Jesus in your heart have no idea have no idea...not killing anyone Having acceptance with Jesus and being saved. having faith, treating everyone fairly and honestly, don't repeat mistakes ask for forgiveness Having good morals He asks of you to always ask for forgiveness and do your best. Also, to have a good heart and keep your mind on good things and good ideas. He believes that you accept Jesus as your only way of salvation and that he died for my sins. He needs to be in your heart and you need to be saved and you need to accept Him into your heart. He needs to be in your heart, for Him to save you. he requires him and to live a godly life and not sin consciously and to lead people to Christ He requires that if you sin and you repent and actually mean then you 133 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · can go to heaven. You can't just sin and just say that you are going to repent... He requires that you believe in him, trust Jesus is the only way to heaven, and believe in him with all your heart. He requires you to be consistent with him and not do bad things knowing you can get forgiveness, he wants you to look up to him and be his friend He requires you to do everything that is in the bible and to do it correctly. He requires you to know Him and that if you follow Him and believe in Him, that He will accept you and love you and give a ticket into Heaven. He wants people who are faithful to Him. People who better the world around him. He wants us to give him everything we have. He wants you to follow him, put him first, read the bible, respect others and teach others about him He wants you to follow Him, worship Him, and have no other gods. honesty honesty and faith Honesty to yourself and your soul and dedication to him. I don't believe in eternal life. I don’t know (Repeated 49 times) I don't know I am not really sure. I don't know, never thought about that. I don't know, nothing came to my mind I don't know.... I just try to be good. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I don't really know, try to do your best, and try to do more good than bad. I don't think there are any requirements for eternal life. I think he requires that someone does the worldly tasks. I would imagine a pure soul. I would say there is many a different ways there is not one right way. A lot of the religions are all kind of similar but they don't get along. I'm still trying to figure that one out. It’s whoever believes in him. Jesus Jesus died for sins, accept him Just be a good person just believing in him Just believe in him just do the right thing and don't make bad decisions Just do what he says... Just follow him, pray, read the bible and try to cut down on your sins. Just for you to be saved. just for you to bring him into your life and let him guide you Just live your life like you should and don't do bad things. Just that you believe in him and that you practice what the bible says and remain faithful. Just to accept him Just to accept him and follow him and the ways he has set up in the bible. And if you screw up ask him for forgiveness. just to believe in him and not make any mistakes unless you ask for forgiveness Just to believe in him and do the best you can no one is perfect. 134 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Just to follow him and believe in him Just to live your live the best you are able. know that he died for us and believe in his words LDS people in order to go to heaven you have to be baptized accept the Holy Ghost, receive endowments, celestial marriage, and try your hardest. legence live by the bible live the best life we can and not to waste it living by the Bible Living right, following His word, not doing wrong, prayer, respecting your parents and all that. Living your life the way you think you should be living it. Also, helping others. Love (Repeated 2 times) love and act like a Christian love and trust love for and belief in him love him love peace happiness joy love, compassion towards others, follow bible Love, truth and joy loving and worshiping him mainly that you do the best that you can, if your best doesn't work, then its still your best make him # 1 Make the right decisions and not to hurt anyone. No bad stuff, only holy stuff no clue No idea · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · No more crime, no more death, no more sadness, no more pain... stuff like that. no sin, get baptized, follow him as a Christian none not doing bad stuff not even sure Not only believing in God, Jesus, and the Bible but doing what he wants you to do. Not sin and to do what He tells us to do. not sin, try to good, try to do the right thing, ask forgiveness Not sinning not sure not sure how to answer that not to sin Obedience obedience, humility, full effort in fulfilling god's aims obey and follow him obey him and follow the ten commandments obey him, live in his will and you will get to heaven obey the so called prayer to get to heaven, it’s what you say in the prayer not necessarily the prayer itself offer you sins to Jesus and ask for forgiveness and faith open his heard and do the right thing personal relationship with God prayer, forgiveness, baptism probably faith, love and the ten commandments Purity read bible, believe w/ all heart , do good deeds 135 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · receive him as your personal lord and savior refused (Repeated 3 times) repent repent and be baptized Repent, to be saved, and to live your life as he would see it. Respect. Respect. Daily Christian life, Prayer, forgiveness and redemption. smile on children’s faces soul take him and Jesus in your heart, ask for forgiveness tell more people about him, spread the word, live the word That is a question I would have to think about that for a while so I won't give you an answer right now. That we make good decisions and that we try our best and repenting for our sins. Baptism That we realize that Jesus is our Lord and Savior and believe it I guess. that you accept him and that Jesus died on the cross for our sins that you accept him as your lord and savior and the same for his son, Jesus That you accept him into to your heart and you try not to sin. And if you do ask for forgiveness. That you accept Him. That you accept Jesus as you Lord of Savior. That you accept your sins and admit to them. Believe in him. That you are saved and honor him. that you ask for forgiveness and bring him to your heart that you ask for forgiveness and turn yourself into him · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · that you be faithful That you believe Him as your savior. that you believe in him that you believe in him and he gave his son for us and he died for us That you believe in him and that you believe he sent his son down to die on the cross for me that you don't do bad things and that you be a good person that you follow his rules and the bible that you follow what the bible says That you go to him with your problems and don't forsake his name. That you have accepted him. That you have accepted his son Jesus to be his real son. that you have taken Jesus as your savior, have truly accepted him That you help bring others to him and help others. that you know Jesus and know he died for you that you love him with your heart and you live day to day for him That you pray read the bible and do what you're supposed to. that you repent and accept him that’s a hard question I have no idea the world to accept him as the one and only god and to teach others about him to accept him as your lord and savior and have a sinless life To accept him. To accept Jesus as your savior and to be baptized. to accept that he died on the cross and that he died for them 136 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · to accept him in life and do whets right to admit that we are sinners and he died for us and live that way To admit your sins and do your best every day not to sin and accept him in your heart and live for Him to admit, believe and confess To always ask for forgiveness and to believe in Him. To always be good to others, to make sure you live by the bible, and not to defy or sin against what he says. to ask for forgiveness To ask for forgiveness and believe in him and accept him as your savior. to ask for forgiveness and don't do any sins To ask His forgiveness and to believe that Jesus is your Savior. To be a good person and live for him because he gave you everything. To be a good person, treat people with respect and go with what the bible says. to be follow his commandments To be good. To be obedient, you have to be good, repent, and pray. To be saved To be saved and believe in his son. to be saved, to give yourself to him To be saved. to believe in him to believe in him and Christ our savior to believe in him and accept him to believe in him and to accept him to believe in him without being able to see, trust · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · to believe in him, and believe what he says To believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. To believe in him To believe in him and be saved. To believe in him and to believe his son gave his life for all of us and to appreciate it. To believe that Jesus is God's son. to believe in that his son died for you, and ask for forgiveness to do good deeds and ask for forgiveness for your sins and be an all around good person to do good will To do the right things and to not say that you don't know him and to accept him. To do the things that he asks. To do what he tells you to do. to accept Jesus and to be a christen To feel bad about our wrong doings and to try not to do it again. to follow him to follow his way and always be true to him and others To follow his word and be good. To follow his word. To follow the 10 commandments To follow the 10 commandments. To follow the commandments, be baptized be good and accept him to follow the commandments To follow the ten commandments to get saved and to have Him in your heart To go by the Ten Commandments. To have faith in him, and follow his words, do good to have him in heart and ask Jesus for forgiveness 137 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · to I guess be nice to people do unto others as you would have them do unto you, ask for forgiveness, and don't do anything stupid To just have accepted him to learn of eternal life To love everyone and ask for forgiveness if sin you sin. to love him like he loves you to love other as yourself, to forgive To not sin. to obey the 10 commandments to praise him everyday to pray To repent and follow his rules. to repent for your sins, be baptized and except him into your heart to serve him to totally give your life to him and follow him trust in him trust in him and praise him share about him Trust in him and to believe in his work trust, accept Jesus in your life Trust. try to stay yourself and work their hardest understanding and acceptance we need to accept him into our hearts Well basically to follow him and follow his ways and read the bible. What eternal life? willingness to do good worship him know other gods before him and to do right worship him only, do what you are capable of · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · You accept him and admit that you have had sins, and show him that you know he died on the cross for you and love him you accept him and his gift and you try to follow his will you ask him for forgiveness, and you try to follow his example you believe in Jesus and believe he died for our sins You believe in him and that his son died on the cross and ask him for forgiveness. You need to pray no matter what. You have to accept him and live a life with him and his word. You have to accept him as your personal savior. You have to be saved. ABC Admit to God you are a sinner, Believe that Jesus is God's son, Confess your sins You have to accept Jesus and believe that he is your Lord and Savior and follow the commandment. you have to accept Jesus, must be baptized and must take communion every Sunday You have to ask with a sincere heart. You have to be forgiven of your sins and God has to take those off your shoulders. You have to believe in him and confess your sins. you need to accept his son and that he died on the cross for you You need to ask him to be the leader of your life, and you need to have a relationship with him, and you need to talk to him You need to have forgiveness you have to love everyone and do good things and preach and help others 138 · understand, prayer, graces, and doing what you think is You to accept Jesus as your lord and savior · · · you to believe that he is the savior and he died on the cross for your sins You to follow him. your greatness determines what will happen to you in the end 139 CHURCHED: Salvation Respondents were asked, “In your own words, what does God require for eternal life?” The following are their verbatim responses. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · [Illegible] and to follow God. 100% dedication to Him, believing in Him whole heartedly. A- Admit, B- Believe, C- Confess. A believing heart in Him. A clean living, accepting Jesus Christ as your eternal Savior and knowing that He is the only way into Heaven. A confession that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. A good Christian life. A good heart who believes in Him. A great place and no pain. A life surrendered to Jesus! A person just believe that God is God A personal relationship with Him and to believe in Jesus. Put Him in your heart. A personal relationship with his son, Jesus. A personal relationship with Him, and asking Him into your heart to forgive you. A personal salvation experience. A relationship with God, to do everything that He asks of us, and to get baptized. A relationship with Him and following His word (Bible) everyday. A relationship with Him, forgiveness. A relationship with Him. Jesus is His son. The only way to God through Him [Jesus]. A relationship with his son Jesus! A relationship with Jesus. A special prayer. ABC ABC - Admit, Believe, and Confess. ABC- admit you're a sinner, Believe Jesus is God's son and died, buried, and rose, and confess your sins. ABC's. Accept Him as Savor. Believe Jesus died for our sins and repent of your sins. Accept Him as your Lord and Savior. Accept Him as your Lord and Savior. Accept Him into your life. Accept His son as your Savior. Accept Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior. 140 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior Accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, ask for forgiveness, and admit you're a sinner. Accept Jesus into your life as your personal Lord and Savior. Acceptance Acceptance your Savior. Acceptance of Jesus as Savior, repentance. Acceptance of Jesus as Savior. Acceptance of Jesus Christ his son and to confess that we are sinners. Acceptance of Jesus Christ. Acceptance to His word. Accepting Him as your personal Lord and Savior, and living for Him alone. Accepting Him into your heart and following Him. Accepting Jesus and asking for forgiveness of sins and stuff. Accepting Jesus as the only way to cover your sins. Amen! Accepting Jesus as your Savior. Accepting Jesus in your heart and having a relationship with God. Accepting Jesus into your heart and asking Him to live in your heart and to ask Him to forgive you. Accepting Jesus into your heart. Accepting Jesus. Accepting Jesus. Accepting Jesus. Admin sinner, believe JC is God's son, confess your sin and begin personal relationship with Jesus. Admit that you are a sinner, and believe that Jesus is God's son, and confess that He is your Savior and Lord. Admit that you are a sinner. Believe that He died for us. Confess that you are a sinner. Admit that you are a sinner. Believe that Jesus died for you. Commit your life to Jesus. Admit to God that you are a sinner. Believe Jesus is God's son. Confess Jesus as your Savior and Lord. Admit to God that you are a sinner. Believe that Jesus is God's son. Confess your faith in Jesus and trust him as your Savior and Lord. Admit to God you're a sinner, a sinner man. Believe that Jesus is God's son, the WINNER man! Confess you're faith in Jesus as your Savior and Lord. Admit you are a sinner, ask for God's forgiveness, and ask Him into your heart. Admit you're a sinner, Believe He died on a cross, Confess he is your Lord and Savior and ask Him to live in your heart eternally. Admit you're a sinner, Believe that Jesus died for us, and Confess your faith in Jesus Admit, Believe, and Confess. Admit, Believe, and Confess. Admit, Believe, Confess 141 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · All for Him. All God need to give eternal life is for you or someone to ask. Another life and you never dying. It will be awesome. Anybody. Anyone who calls in the name of the Lord will be saved. Ad only those who do the will of the Father. Anything. Ask for forgiveness and admit you're a sinner. Believe God died on the cross and rose again. Choose the right way, God's way. Ask for forgiveness from Jesus Christ. Ask for forgiveness from Jesus Christ. Ask for forgiveness. Ask Him into your heart! Ask Him into your heart. Ask Him into your heart. Ask Him into your heart. Ask Him into your heart. Ask Him into your life. Ask Him to come in my life. Ask Jesus into your heart to forgive your sins. Ask Jesus into your heart. Asking for forgiveness and believing in Jesus. Asking for Him in your life. Asking Him into your heart and believe in Him. Asking Him into your heart/life, having faith in Him! (Believing that Jesus is His one and only son.) Asking Jesus into your heart and believing in Him. Be a follower of Christ. Be a good Christian, follow God's word. Be a good person. Be faithful to God and believe in Jesus Christ. Be faithful! Believe in God! Trust Him. Be good! Be good! Be good, ask Him for salvation, ask Him for forgiveness, and thank Him. Becoming a Christian. Being saved and getting to know Jesus more. Belief Belief in Christ as Lord and Savior. Belief in God himself. Belief in Him 142 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Belief in Him and following His word. Belief in Him, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. Belief in Him. Belief in Jesus and repentance from sins. Belief in Jesus, and sharing our faith with others! Belief in Jesus, and that He died on the dross for our sins. Belief that His son, Jesus died on the cross for you, the sinner. Belief that Jesus is the only way you must turn from your sinful ways and follow Him. Believing in His word. Believe He died on the cross for our sins. Believe in Christ, know he died for you, and accept Him. Believe in Him and ask for forgiveness of our sins. Believe in Him and his son. Believe in Him and to know that he is the only God. Believe in Him and you will live always in Heaven. Believe in Him. Believe in Him. Believe in His son. Believe in Jesus Believe in Jesus, accept He is the Savior and bring others to Christ. Believe in Jesus. Believe Jesus died (even though He is perfect) for your sins, rose again 3 days later, you must repent, and live for God because He died for you. Believe Jesus is God's son and that he died for your sins. Believe that He died for us and He loves us. Believe that Jesus is God's son and died for you on the cross. Accept Him into your heart and walk in His way. Believe that Jesus is the only way to heaven and that He lived, died, and rose again to show a change in living. Believe, trust Believing in Him and accepting Him. Believing in Him and through Jesus. Believing in Him, felling people about him. Believing in Him, trusting, and worshipping Him. Believing in Him. Believing in Him. Believing in Him. Believing in Him. Believing in Him? Believing in His son. Believing that Christ died for our sins. 143 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · believing that Jesus died for our sins on the cross By asking Jesus into your life. Call on Him. Claim His promises that through Christ's physical death we each [Illegible] eternity. Confess with your mouth and believe with your heart. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised Him from the dead, and then you will be saved. Confession of faith and confident believe in Jesus as sole Lord and Savior. Dedication to Him! And bring friends to! Do not sin! Do not sin!! Doing good on anything and doing your best doing anything good. Doing good, following Him, reading the Bible. Excepting Him and believing that Jesus died for my sins. Excepting that He died on the cross. Faith and Belief Faith and trust. Faith in Him. Faith in Him. Faith in Him. Faith in His son dying for our sin and His resurrection. Faith like a child, love surrendering my life totally. Faith that Jesus died and rose again and was sent to the Earth for our transgressions. That He is your Savior. Faith. Follow the steps of God. Follow the steps of Jesus. Follow the Ten Commandments and believe in Him. Following Him, to help spread the word and do good in life. Following His word and trying your best to live for Him. And giving your life to Him, and believing He is real. Following the Ten Commandments and do what the Bible says. For eternal life you have to believe in Jesus as your Savior. For Him to be in your heart and to always love Him. For Him to come into your heart and be saved. For Jesus to be in your heart. For Jesus to live in your heart. For me to ask God to come into my life and to know that He died on the cross for my sins. For us to accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. For us to be saved and live like Jesus. 144 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · For us to believe He is the Savior and accept the gift of eternal life. For us to believe in Him and not in another God. For us to believe in Him. For us to follow Him and ask for forgiveness. For us to follow Him. For us to know that he is God and to be asked for forgiveness of our sins and know that Christ died to cover those sins. For us to live for Him. For us to read the Bible and follow the Ten Commandments. For you not to be a sinner. For you to [Illegible], confess, and believe. For you to accept Him and believe in Him. For you to accept Him and give Him your life. For you to accept Him and that he died on the cross for your sins. For you to accept Him as your personal Lord and Savior. For you to accept Him as your personal Savior. For you to accept Him as your Savior and for you to believe in Him. For you to accept Him as your Savior, ask for forgiveness, grow in Him, serve Him. For you to accept Him as your Savior. For you to accept Him in your life and heart. For you to accept Him into your heart, then you will have eternal life. For you to accept Him into your heart. For you to accept Him into your heart. For you to accept Him into your heart. ABCs. For you to accept Him into your life and confessing your sins to Him and know that He is God's son. For you to accept Him into your life. For you to accept Him into your life. For you to accept Him. For you to accept Him. For you to accept His son and to have a relationship with His son. For you to accept His son as Savior. For you to accept Jesus in your heart. For you to accept Jesus. For you to accept the gift of Jesus! For you to accept, Him into your heart. For you to admit your sins, and ask God/Jesus to come live in you and surrender your life. For you to admit your sins, believe in Him and His son Jesus Christ, and confess faith, and ask Him to save you from eternity separated from Him. 145 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · For you to admit you're a sinner, and ask for forgiveness, and to ask Him to come into your life. For you to admit you're a sinner, believe Jesus is God's son, commit your life to Him and walk in His footsteps. For you to admit you're a sinner, believe that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, and ask God to forgive you of your sins. For you to ask God to be your Savior and Lord and to submit your life to Him. For you to ask Him into your heart and believe in Him and live for him only. For you to ask Him into your heart and live by His words. For you to ask Him into your heart. For you to ask Him into your heart. For you to ask Him into your heart. For you to ask Him into your heart. For you to ask Him into your heart. For you to ask Him into your life and that He is the only way to Heaven. For you to ask Him into your life. For you to ask Him to come into your life. For you to ask Jesus into your heart and live a good Christian life by following Him. For you to be a Godly influence. For you to be accepted to Jesus Christ and for you to be forgiven. For you to be saved and know your ABCs and believe them. For you to be saved and live a life according to Him. For you to be saved. For you to believe and be saved! For you to believe and say that He is your God (ask Him into your heart). For you to believe in Him and do what he asks of you. For you to believe in Him and make Him your Savior. For you to believe in Him and to accept Him as your Lord and Savior. For you to believe in Him and trust Him. For you to believe in Him and trust Him. For you to believe in Him and trust Him. For you to believe in Him, and accept the gift of salvation. For you to believe in Him, and read and follow his word. For you to believe in Him. For you to believe in Him. For you to believe in Him. For you to believe in Jesus and Him with all your heart. For you to believe Jesus died on the cross and to believe He's the son of God. For you to believe Jesus died to take away your sins. For you to believe that He sent His son Jesus Christ to die on the cross to save you from your sins. And to believe that Jesus rose again. And lives today. 146 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · For you to believe that His son is the way, the truth, and the life. For you to believe that Jesus died on the cross to save you. For you to believe your heart and confess with your mouth. For you to confess that He is Lord, and for you to live your life through Him. For you to confess your sins and ask Him to come into your heart. For you to do what He says and follow His commands, and just be someone that can make an influence on the world. For you to except Him as your Savior and ask Him to forgive you for your sins. For you to except Him as your Savior and believe in Him. Trust Him. For you to except Jesus Christ into your heart and that He is your Savior For you to follow Him and truly believe Him, ask for forgiveness truly often as much as possible. For you to get to know Him and tell people about Him and let Him live through you. For you to give your life to Him. For you to go through Jesus and ask Him for forgiveness and be your Savior. For you to have accepted Him as your personal Savior. For you to have belief and faith. For you to have complete faith in Him and accept Him as your Savior. For you to have faith in Him and to believe that He is the one and only God. For you to have His son Jesus as the Lord and Savior of your life and to follow Him. For you to invite Jesus into your heart. For you to know Him personally and intimately. For you to let Him into your heart. For you to love, have faith, get baptized, and ask Him into your heart. For you to obey For you to repent and ask Christ into your heart. For you to repent of your sins by asking for forgiveness. Admitting that you are a sinner. Believing that Jesus is God's son and rose again 3 days later. And confess your sins. For you to say Jesus is your Savior and keep a relationship with Him. For you to TRULY have Jesus Christ in your heart and that you believe in Him and follow Him. For you to trust in Him and give your life to Him. For your confession and acception in our hearts. Forgiveness from Jesus and believing in Him Forgiveness Forgiveness Forgiveness, faith, [illegible] Forgiveness. For you to believe in him, be saved, and follow him God doesn't require anything. He gave His son for us. All we have to do is accept His gift. 147 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · God forever. God needs you to put your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. God needs to know you love and believe in Him, trust Him and that He is the most important person in your life. God require repentance of your sins and confessing Jesus as Lord and believing he died on the cross and rose again. God requires a personal relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ for eternal life. God requires a personal relationship with His son, Jesus Christ. God requires belief in Him through your life and follow Him. God requires for you to have asked Him for forgiveness and ask his son to come into your life or the ABC's of a Christian. God requires man to accept Him into their hearts as Lord. God requires many of things. Most of all, live life your own way. God requires me accepting His free gift of salvation. I have to admit my sins, believe in Jesus’ gift, and confess my decision. I just have to accept His forgiveness, because there is nothing I can do to make Him love me more or less. God requires people to worship Him and do the right thing in life and follow God. God requires something very easy: Ask His son into your heart and believe he is God's son, and repent from your sins. God requires that you believe Jesus came and died for our sins and that you can ask for forgiveness and ask Jesus to come into your life. God requires that you believe that His son died on the cross for our sins. God requires that you invite Jesus into your heart and that you love Him. God requires the love of others for eternal life. God requires to ask Him for forgiveness and ask Him into your heart and follow Him. God requires to have been asked into your heart, for you to believe in Him. God requires total belief and acceptance in His son Jesus that He sent to die for our sins. It's a heart change. God requires us to ask Him into our hearts. God requires us to believe in Him and have Him in our hearts. God requires us to believe in Him and that Jesus is the son He sent to die for our sins. God requires us to follow His son Jesus and believe that he saved us from sin. God requires you to accept His forgiveness, and receive salvation, and believe in His sacrifice for you. God requires you to admit He is the one and only God, believe in Him and confess your sins to Him. God requires you to believe in Him and that he sent His son to die for us, and that we live our life as christianly as possible and try to tell others about Him. God requires you to live a life that is good. He also needs you to be a morally right person. 148 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · God requires you to repent that you are a sinner and have done wrong, believe Jesus died for our sins and commit our lives to Him. God requires your heart for eternal life. God says in the Bible that you must "believe in the Lord, Jesus Christ, and you will be saved." God wants you to accept Him in your life and live for Him, love Him, and worship Him. God wants you to believe that he is the only way to heaven. Goodness. Happiness, no more worries. Having Jesus in your heart and living a Christian life and try to be active in church. He "requires" for you to confess He is Lord and that you are a sinner. He doesn't require anything. It is a gift. He is the way, the truth, and the life. Not one goes to the Father except through Jesus! John 14:6. Ask God to save you and come into your heart. He only requires that you believe in Him and ask Him to be your Savior. He requires you to believe that he died for everyone on the cross and he is the only God, he has never sinned and he also has the power to do anything because he's God. He requires a good attitude and [Illegible to Him and baptism. He requires a relationship with Him and Jesus. He requires for you to accept Him and to say He is Jesus and for you to believe He died for you. He requires for you to admit you're a sinner, believe that He died for us. He requires my life to be don't do anything un-Christian like, if I do something wrong I ask for forgiveness. He requires my love and faith. He requires that you admit you are a sinner and that Jesus is God's son and He died on the cross for our sins. He requires that you ask Him into your heart. He requires that you submit yourself over wholly to Him, and that you ask for forgiveness for your sins. He requires the whole of your heart and soul. We are not allowed to keep any part of ourselves...we have to ask Him to come into our hearts...Can you tell me please why that sounds so sad? I don't understand...Why do I want to cry? Is this normal? Am I normal? I already know your every response...your every textbook answer..Is it just enough that I want to love God? He requires to let Jesus in your heart and for you to believe Jesus died for you, and for you to admit you need Jesus. He requires us to believe in Jesus and his death and resurrection as the son of Gog; profess God before men in a step of faith (baptism) and to strive to live for God for the rest of your life. He requires us to believe that He is the way and the only. He requires us to believe that He sent His only son to die on the cross for our sins. 149 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · He requires us to have a relationship with His son and know that He is the son of God and to admit that we are sinners. He requires you to accept him and the Holy Spirit. He requires you to accept Jesus into your heart. He requires you to admit that you have believed that He died for us. He requires you to ask Him into your heart. After than you should read your Bible, prayer, and follow God everyday. He requires you to believe in Him and follow His word. He requires you to believe in Him and that He died and rose again. He requires you to give everything to Him. He wants you to just give it all up, and to serve Him in everything. He requires you to give your life to Him and trust Him. He requires you to have a belief and understanding of Jesus dying for our sins. He requires us to admit our sins, and live as if our lives are His. He requires you to trust Him in everything and confess your sins and continue to study Him and teach others about Him. He requires you to trust that Jesus is the only way to heaven because He sacrificed Himself in place of us for our sins. He requires your salvation through Jesus. He wants you to accept Him and follow Him. He wants you to realize He died for you and accept Him as Lord and Redeemer. Him inside of you. His acceptance. His Holy Spirit in our physical. Holiness - impossible for sinful man to have. Christ died a perfect sacrifice and His holiness covers my sin. Honesty, kindness I am not sure. I believe He requires love. I believe that God requires a personal relationship with Him through Jesus. I follow His commands and act Christian like everywhere you are. I guess you have to accept Him and love for Him and follow Him. I really don't care. I think if you believe in God you will go to Heaven. I think that eternal life is Heaven and giving all that you want. If you believe in God you will live for as long as God says. If you believe in Jesus and let Him into your life. If you have Christ in you, you have eternal life. I'm not sure but I think he wants you to live life to the fullest and accept that He is real and Jesus is Lord. 150 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · In my own word, God requires obedience for eternal life. Obedience first to repent and believe, then obedience to grow in your relationship with Him. Invite Him into your heart relationship. Inviting Jesus into your heart. Jesus Christ in your heart. Jesus in your heart. By asking and believing. Jesus! He's the way, the truth, and the life. Just asking him into your life and for forgiveness. Just that you believe in Him and live for Him. Just to accept His gift of His son, knowing He died for us, and living a life according to the Bible. Just to ask Him into your heart. Just to at least believe in Him! Just to believe in Him and trust he will be there to guide you along your way. Just to believe in Him. Just to know Him and believe He died for us!! Keep his commandants, believe Jesus died for our sins, and go out and tell others about Jesus. Kindness, respect, and to tell people of Him. Know I am a sinner, ask for forgiveness, confess He is Lord, and believe He died for me. Live as long as he wants you to. Live life by the Bible, accepting Him, and follow God. Living by the Bible. Living the way the Bible says to live and be disciple for Him. Living with Him forever and ever for the rest of your life. Love for Him. Faith in Him. Love for me! Love, respect, and honor. I love God! Make Him your God. Me to ask Him into my heart. Me to ask Jesus to come into my heart. My heart and love and promise. My life. My praise and my life. New [Illegible] Not to sin and believe in Jesus. Obedient servants, giving hearts, accepting Him as Lord and Savior, Christ like behavior, dedicated to Him. Obedience and faith. Only to believe Jesus is the son of God Our worship and dedication. 151 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Pick up your cross everyday and follow Him. Pray and believe Pray, read the Bible, and follow God's word. Read the Bible and follow Him Repentance and accepting Jesus in your heart. Repentance and following the Bible. Repentance, believe in the Trinity; give your life back to God. Romans 10:9 - 10 Romans 10:9; John 14:6 Rose from the dead. Salvation Salvation Salvation - recognition of your sins and that Jesus died for your sins asking for forgiveness and believing Him and that He loves you. It's hard to write. Salvation in His son Jesus Christ (accepting Christ into your life). Salvation, having Jesus in your heart. Salvation. Salvation. Salvation. Salvation. Salvation. Salvation. Serve Him, live by His word, live by the Commandments, pray, and witness. Sin free/accepted God as your Father. So you could worship Him and follow His footsteps. Still learning T believes Jesus died for my sins, and to know the Bible is true and is God's word and to always ask for forgiveness of all your sins. That God wants you to be saved and believe in Him and to be your Savior. That we accept Him into our heart. That we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, confessing our sins and leading our life in God's will. That we believe in God and His son Jesus coming to Earth, dying, and coming back from the dead. That you accept Him into your life and confess that He is Lord and believe He died for your sins and He rose from the dead. That you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. That you accept Jesus as your Savior and you believe that He died for us. That you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. That you accept Jesus Christ His son as your Savior and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. 152 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · That you accept Jesus Christ into your heart as your Savior. That you accept Jesus, His son, as your Savior. That you accept the gift he is giving. That you admit you have sin and turn away from it. Believe He died on the cross for you. Say that Jesus is your Lord. That you believe and trust in Jesus. That you believe Him to be your Lord and Savior and that you realize that the only way to Haven is through His son Jesus Christ. That you believe in Him and that His son died on the cross for my sins, and believe in His word. That you believe in Him and that you know you're a sinner, and He is the one and only God, you live for Him only. That you believe in Him except Him into your heart and try and follow in His footsteps. That you believe Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins. That you believe that he died for you and that you have asked Him for forgiveness and to come into your heart. That you believe that he is the one, true God and that Jesus died on the cross for you. That you believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross, forgives your sins and ask for forgiveness. That you believe that Jesus died for us to go to Heaven and to clear all your sins. That you believe that Jesus died for us. That you believe you are a sinner and accept that Jesus died for you sins. That you believe that Jesus dies for our sins. That you accept Him as you Savor and Lord. That you fall short of the glory of God and trust in Jesus. That you can only get to heaven through Jesus. That you give Him your heart. That you have a personal relationship with Him, then after that, He wants you to obey Him and tell others about God. That you have Jesus in your heart. That you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior and know He died for you. That you listen to Him and the Bible and do what is right and believe in The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. That you must be washed of your sins by the blood of Christ. That you talk to Him and ask for forgiveness from Him and that you pray and read your Bible. The ABC's. The ABC's. The ABC's. Admit, Believe, Confess. The acceptance of Jesus into your heart, believing and trusting in Him. The Holy Bible 153 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · The only requirement is that you receive Jesus Christ as your one and only Savior and believe in Him and have a relationship with Him. He requires for you to believe in Him, For God is the way the truth and the life, for no one gets to the father but through Him. To accept Christ and ask for forgiveness. To accept Christ in your heart and have faith. To accept Him and know that He is the only way to Heaven. To accept Him as Lord, repent of your sins, and believe He is God of your life. To accept Him as your Lord and Savior. To accept Him entirely into your heart forever. To accept Him in your heart and believe in Him for everything. To accept Him into your life and follow Him. To accept His son into your heart and ask Him for forgiveness. To accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and to be baptized and confess your sins. To accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior! He died on the cross for our sins! He is the only way to Heaven! To accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. To accept Jesus in your heart. To accept Jesus in your life and ask for forgiveness. To accept the Lord as your one and only Savior. When you do that and you change your way of life, your name will be in the book of right. To admit that you are a sinner and believe Jesus is God's son that he died for our sins on the cross and rose again. To admit you’re a sinner, ask for forgiveness, read the Bible, teach other people about God, and ask God to come into your heart. To ask for forgiveness and follow Him. ABC. To ask God into your heart, and mean it. To ask Him as your Savior. To ask him in your heart and mean it and live your life the way God wants you too and the way the Bible says. To ask Him into your heart. To ask him to be your Savior, and worship only him, and so what the Bible says, and follow the 10 Commandments. To ask Him to forgive you for your sins and invite Him into your heart. To ask Jesus into your heart and believe in Him. He is the only way to heaven. To ask Jesus into your heart and believe that he's true. To ask Jesus into your heart and make disciples. To ask Jesus into your heart and mean it. To ask Jesus into your heart. To ask Jesus into your heart. To ask Jesus into your heart. 154 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · To ask Jesus to be your Savior. To ask to be saved! To be a Christian To be a Christian and to believe in Him and to live your life through Him. To be a Christian. To be a follower of God and believe in Him and Jesus. To be able to spend the rest of your life with Him in heaven. To be free of sin. To be loyal to Him and to follow the Bible. To be saved and ask for His forgiveness. To be saved and for you to believe in Him. To be saved. To be saved. To be saved. To be saved. To believe that Jesus is the Son of God. Admit that you are a sinner. Commit your life to Christ. To believe He died on the cross, rose again, and that He's your Lord, ask to ask Him into your heart, and ask for forgiveness. To believe His son died on the cross for all of our sins. To believe in and follow Him. To believe in Him To believe in Him and ask for eternal life with Him in heaven. To believe in Him and ask for forgiveness. To believe in Him and believe he died for you. To believe in Him and believe in Jesus and to love one another. To believe in Him and have faith and prayer, because He is the BEST! To believe in Him and his word. To believe in Him and his word. To believe in Him and Jesus. To believe in Him and read the Bible and pray. To believe in Him and that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. To believe in Him and to ask Him into your heart and to accept Jesus as God's son. To believe in Him and to get saved. And to also admit that you are a sinner and to believe that He died on the cross to save your sins. To believe in Him with all your heart. To believe in Him, believe in His son, and trust in Him. Do your best to follow Him in all you do and repent when you fall short. To believe in Him. To believe in Him. To believe in Him. 155 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · To believe in Him. To believe in Him. To believe in Him. To believe in Him. To believe in Him. To believe in His son, and admit that you are a sinner and confess your sins. To believe in Jesus and follow His word. To believe in Jesus and that He is the son of God and live your life how God wants you to live. To believe in Jesus Christ and accept Him as your personal Savior and that He died to wash our sins away. To believe in Jesus Christ and surrender your life to Him fully. To believe in Jesus. To believe in your heart that he raised Jesus from the dead. To confess that Jesus is Lord. To believe Jesus is the only way and give Him your life. To believe Jesus is the truth and the life and you can't get to heaven without Him. To believe Jesus is your Lord and Savior. To believe that He died on the cross for you and to ask Him into your heart. To believe that he is the only way, that you believe in Him, and know He is our Savior. To believe that He is the son of God. To believe that Jesus Christ died for us. To believe that Jesus Christ is God's son and died on the cross for our sins. To believe that Jesus died for us, and that he is God's son that we have sinned, and ask God forgive us. To believe that Jesus is the way and to believe that He died on the cross for you and He rose on the 3rd day. To believe that there is one way through Christ our Lord who is the way, truth, and life, and that He died for us and our sin. We should accept the Holy Spirit into your heart and ask repentance. To confess He is Christ and ask for forgiveness. To do what is the right thing. To except Him into your life through Believers Baptism. To fight for Him. To follow Him and be a Christian. To follow Him and do what he says. To follow Him, worship Him, and believe in Him. Be saved. To follow His command and words. To follow His command. To follow His word, and follow Jesus and the Bible. To follow in His will and His footsteps. 156 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · To follow what the Bible says and believe in Him. To get saved and to do what he says. To give your entire life to Him. Live everyday with a Passion of the Lord. To give your heart and soul to Him, and do work for Him, and be completely committed to Him. To give your life to Him and make Him your Savior. That's all He wants. To give your life to Him and trust Him and follow His word. To give your life to Him, making Him your Lord and Savior. To have faith in Him and to be able to trust Him with your whole life. To have a relationship with Him. To believe he died on the cross and admit you're a sinner. To have a relationship with Jesus! To have eternal life you must have accepted Christ into your life to be your Lord and Savior. To have faith in Him and believe in Him. To have faith, let Him in your heart, and love Him, and believe He is your Savior. To have Jesus in your heart. To help people To just accept Him as your Savior and Lord. To know and love and worship Him. To know and trust Jesus Christ and try to live like Him. To know Him and love Him. To know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. To listen to what He has to say and to be developed to His teaching. To live for Him, to have Him in your heart and tell others about Him. To live your life through Him. To love Him unconditionally. To obey Him and live the right way. To only worship Jesus and do His will. To pray to him and be good and ask Him to forgive you for being bad. To put all your faith in Jesus, and believe he died to save me, ask for forgiveness of all my sins, and believe He is the only way to Heaven. To put your whole self for God and ask Him to come into your life! To read the word God, go to church, and get saved. To respect Him, to believe in Him, to love Him. To trust and believe in Him and to obey and love Him. Read the Bible, pray, and share your faith. To trust and follow Him and His word. To trust and love Him. Make Him your all and put Him in your heart and life. To trust Him, to follow His Commandments, and to believe in Him. To trust His word and trust Him and have forgiveness. 157 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · To trust your life to Jesus. To trust, Him and honest. Told faith and good deeds. Total surrender to His son. Admit you've sinned; believe that Jesus was raised from the dead. Basically presenting yourself before God with a child-like faith. And once you're saved, nothing can separate you from God's love. Tough one right there! Well he requires you to be perfect and follow by his rules and do everything to make Him happy and that requires us losing our happiness and I'm not willing to lose that! True belief in the Trinity, prayer, and asking for forgiveness. Trust and accepting Him in your heart. Trust and loyalty. Trust in Him Trust in Him. Truth, forgiveness faith, and for believing He is real. Us Us to believe in Him. Us, His followers, believing in Him and being faithful. Us. We have to ask Jesus for eternal life. We have to honestly accept Christ, because if we do, we truly love Him and obey His commands. We will never die. When you die you will be with Him for eternal life. Worshipping Him and more. Worshipping. Yes He does. You accept Him and have the Holy Spirit. You and Me. You ask Jesus into your heart. You being saved and having asked for forgiveness and lived your life as dedicated to him as possible. You believe His son Jesus died on the cross and rose again for our sins. You confess that he is Lord. You faith. You giving your all to Him. You have to ask Jesus Christ into your heart and stay an active Christian, and get after it for Jesus leading people towards Him. You have to accept Jesus in your heart. You have to admit that you're a sinner, believe that Jesus is God's son, and accept God's gift. 158 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · You have to ask for forgiveness of your sins plus study His word. You have to ask God into your heart and forgive your sins. You have to ask God to come into your life and just live for God. You have to ask Him into your heart and live a Christian life. You have to ask Him into your heart. You have to ask Him to forgive you and forgive yourself. You have to forgive yourself and know you need Him. You have to ask Him to forgive you of your sins. You've repented, and you ask Him to live in your heart. You have to ask Jesus into your heart and you get eternal life only through Him. You have to be saved. You have to believe and have faith in God, that He died for our sins and He rose on the third day. You have to pray and ask Him to come into your heart and be the Lord of your life. You have to believe He believe His son from heaven to die a sinless life so that we could be with Him in heaven. You have to believe He died for our sins and ask Him to come into your heart and repent of your sins. You have to believe He sent His son Jesus t die on the cross for our sins and that he rose again, and to tell people about him. You have to believe in Him and accept Him as your Lord and Savior. You have to believe in Him and accept Him as your personal Lord and Savior. You have to believe in Him and ask for forgiveness when you sin. You have to believe in Him. You have to believe Jesus died for you sins. Admit you've sinned, and then you have to pray and turn your life over to Jesus. A, B, C. You have to believe that God sent His only don to die for you and accept Him. Then you invite Him into your heart. You have to believe that His son is the only way to heaven and you have to ask Him into your heart. You have to believe that Jesus died and rose again to save us from our sins. You have to believe that Jesus died on the cross to save us. You have to give Him your life and be saved. More simply: Accept Him, Believe in His son, and Confess your sins. You have to have accepted Him in your life and believe that He sent His son to die on the cross for our sins. You have to have Jesus (God's son) in your heart and spread the word of God. You have to have Him in your heart, and believe He died for your sins. You have to have Jesus in your heart. You have to pray, read the Bible, bring people to Him, you have to do His good works. 159 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · You have to realize you're a sinner, and believe Jesus died for you and accept Him into your heart. You have to repent, believe, and truly give your life to serving Him, and following whole heartedly. You living your life all for Him. You love and following Him, Jesus died for us. You love Him with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength. You must accept Jesus as the Savior of your life and you must ask Him to come into your heart. You must be saved or except Jesus into your life. You must believe in Him. You must truly accept Jesus, believe in Jesus, and confess your sins. You need to ask Him in your heart and live by His rules the best you can. You need to ask Him to forgive you for your sins. You need to believe that Jesus is the only way to Heaven and that there is a Heaven and a Hell. You putting your faith in His son and believing in what He did for you. You should be saved. Admit you're a sinner, and confess your sins. You to accept His gift of it. You to admit your sins know God is the only way, and Jesus died for you. You to ask Him as your Savior, and ask Him to forgive your sin, but you must try to be strong and stay in Him always. You to be a Christian, not to do stuff wrong. You to be a Christian. You to be saved and to follow The Book. You to believe in God and follow his word. You will have internal life. You to believe in Jesus You to believe that Jesus is God's son and that He died and rose again. You to give up everything and follow Him. You must give Him your life. You to have Jesus in real life. You to trust in Him and obey Him. You worship Him and love Him and stay away from sin. You. Your all and determine. Your belief in Him and your daily life (in how you act). Your belief in Him and your love. Your belief in Jesus Christ as your one and only Savior. Your faith and love. Your faith in Him Your faith in Him. Your faith in Him. 160 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Your faith, trust, and your whole heart. Your faith. Your heart Your heart and life. Your heart tells all. You must ask God for forgiveness and ask Jesus t come into your life and heart and He will wash away your sins. Your heart, and believing and following Him. Your heart. Your life and dedication, love, declaration of salvation. Your life that you've committed to Him. Your love, sacrifice, commitment. Your love, service, and faith. Your salvation in Him. Your soul. Yourself and your soul and heart. 161