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Sherry from Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

- I’m Over 55
- My religious preference: Protestant Christianity

Mom’s: Protestant Christianity

Dad’s: Protestant Christianity

- Growing up, I primarily lived with: Both mom and dad

I attend religious services generally at least once every: Month

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If you could travel back in time to any period, and meet any person who is historically significant, who would you want to meet and why?	My Great Great Great grandparents, To see how they were. I would ask them how did we come to the U.S. What are your beliefs about life.
Out of all the problems that we are facing in our world today, what do you consider is our biggest problem and how do you think we can solve this problem?	Lack of regard for humanity. The only way we can solve this problem is through Jesus. I don’t know how we can do that. I’m not sure how we can get them to love human kind like He does.
Do you think it is possible that you and I were put here on this earth for some kind of purpose? If so, what do you think that was? If not, why do you think so?	I was taught that we were, and I believed that we were. I feel that what is engrained in me is to worship God and spread His love to other people. But lately, I am thinking why are we here?. I am now having questions about that. This has been changing in me because of the dire situation in the world and my city. I began to doubt what I was taught. What I was taught about God and creation I wonder if it is true. My sons have left Christianity and they ask me questions I don’t know how to answer. I wonder now too.
We live in a world that tends to believe, now more than ever, that all religions are equal and no one religion is better than another. In your opinion does it matter what someone believes? If not, why not, if so, why so?	It does matter what someone believes, I think. This goes back to what I believe – My son is asking – what about the Buddhists, what about the Catholics. I don’t understand why a God would as a certain amount of people. I want to say, it is OK as long as you are good. I struggle with the answer.
All religions have different beliefs about the afterlife but many seem to indicate that we go to a better place, if we do the right things in this life. What do you personally believe about the afterlife and what do you think we need to do in this life in order to get to this better place in the next life?	What I have been taught is there is an afterlife – heaven and hell. I have been taught that a person needs to accept Jesus in order to go to heaven. But I am struggling with if this is true or no. Why would so many good people go to hell. It is a nagging question.
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, where do you think we came from?	n/a
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, why is it difficult for us to avoid believing in non-material things like truth, love, beauty, goodness, etc…?	n/a

Doug from Palm Harbor, Florida, United States

- I’m Between 33 – 55
- My religious preference: No religious preference and I am interested in exploring but have not made any decisions yet

Mom’s: No religious preference

Dad’s: No religious preference

- Growing up, I primarily lived with: Both mom and dad

I attend religious services generally at least once every: I do not attend

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If you could travel back in time to any period, and meet any person who is historically significant, who would you want to meet and why?	Abraham Lincoln – His integrity and his service and dedication to the country and his leadership in a tough time.
Out of all the problems that we are facing in our world today, what do you consider is our biggest problem and how do you think we can solve this problem?	Mass migration of Islam. We could make it harder to immigrate.
Do you think it is possible that you and I were put here on this earth for some kind of purpose? If so, what do you think that was? If not, why do you think so?	Absolutely. Some kind of social experiment.
We live in a world that tends to believe, now more than ever, that all religions are equal and no one religion is better than another. In your opinion does it matter what someone believes? If not, why not, if so, why so?	I think all religions are right for them. But I do not believe they are right. Yes, it matters what someone believes. I want others to have values that align with myself. Some religions are doing forceful things.
All religions have different beliefs about the afterlife but many seem to indicate that we go to a better place, if we do the right things in this life. What do you personally believe about the afterlife and what do you think we need to do in this life in order to get to this better place in the next life?	I am not convinced in an afterlife. If there is, to get there, you have to live in a certain moral code. The Bible seems like a good guide for behavior.
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, where do you think we came from?	God
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, why is it difficult for us to avoid believing in non-material things like truth, love, beauty, goodness, etc…?	don’t know

Joel from Oxford, Mississippi, United States

- I’m Between 17 – 23
- My religious preference: Catholic Christianity

Mom’s: Catholic Christianity

Dad’s: Catholic Christianity

- Growing up, I primarily lived with: Both mom and dad

I attend religious services generally at least once every: Six months

Question	Answer
If you could travel back in time to any period, and meet any person who is historically significant, who would you want to meet and why?	Aristotle – He is within my collection of people with the highest density of high level thought and logic.
Out of all the problems that we are facing in our world today, what do you consider is our biggest problem and how do you think we can solve this problem?	A lack of mindfulness. Most people are selfish and don’t see other people. Solved by limitation of human freedom – which isn’t possible. Also having effective parenting – we often improperly understand one another. If we can’t understand one another, how do really care. Home level is where it starts. The Home level is being deconstructed (homes without moms and dads). Because we are becoming a more secular world, there is no moral maxim to gauge yourself by.
Do you think it is possible that you and I were put here on this earth for some kind of purpose? If so, what do you think that was? If not, why do you think so?	A General purpose – do good unto others. I don’t know why.
We live in a world that tends to believe, now more than ever, that all religions are equal and no one religion is better than another. In your opinion does it matter what someone believes? If not, why not, if so, why so?	All religions are not equal. I does and doesn’t matter. Let’s say there is a religion of “Bob” and they rearrange the Bible and twist it to be hateful. If they incline people to terrorism it would infringe on other people’s rights and freedom to live.
All religions have different beliefs about the afterlife but many seem to indicate that we go to a better place, if we do the right things in this life. What do you personally believe about the afterlife and what do you think we need to do in this life in order to get to this better place in the next life?	The concept of eternity regardless of pleasure or torture seems like it would strip a person of what makes a person a person. Thinking of the essence of living forever isn’t something I would like. This is my greatest barrier fully accepting Christianity
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, where do you think we came from?	I wish there wasn’t – But I believe we came from a Creator (God)
If you do not believe there is life after this life is over, why is it difficult for us to avoid believing in non-material things like truth, love, beauty, goodness, etc…?	n/a

Anonymous from Greencastle, Indiana, United States

- I’m Between 23 – 33
- My religious preference: Protestant Christianity