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Although I believe in my religion, I feel there are many more important things in my life.
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It doesn't matter so much what I believe so long as I lead a moral life.
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It is important for me to spend periods of time in private religious thought and mediation.
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The primary purpose of prayer is to gain relief and protection.
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If not prevented by unavoidable circumstances, I attend church.
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I try hard to carry my religion over into all my other dealings in life.
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The church is most important as a place to formulate good social relationships.
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What religion offers me most is comfort when sorrows and misfortune strike.
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I pray chiefly because I have been taught to pray.
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The prayers I say when I am alone carry as much meaning and personal emotion as those said by me during services.
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Quite often I have been keenly aware of the presence of God or the Divine Being.
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I read literature about my faith (or church).
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Although I am a religious person, I refuse to let religious considerations influence my everyday affairs.
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If I were to join a church group, I would prefer to join a Bible study group rather than a social fellowship.
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A primary reason for my interest in religion is that my church is a congenial social activity.
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My religious beliefs are really what lie behind my whole approach to life.
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Occasionally I find it necessary to compromise my religious beliefs in order to protect my social and economic well-being.
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Religion is especially important because it answers many questions about the meaning of life.
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One reason for my being a church member is that such membership helps to establish a person in the community.
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The purpose of prayer is to secure a happy and peaceful life.