This is an optional assessment. This scale measures different dimensions of religious centrality in your life. Your responses will help us understand this aspect of your worldview for better matching with like-minded individuals. All responses are confidential.

01:

How often do you think about religious issues?

5 Very often

4 Often

3 Occasionally

2 Rarely

1 Never

02:

To what extent do you believe that God, deities, or something divine exists?

5 Very much so

4 Quite a bit

3 Moderately

2 Not very much

1 Not at all

03:

How often do you take part in religious services?

More than once a week Once a week One to three times a month A few times a year Never

Between 04a and 04b, answer the question that pertains more to your life (answer one):

04a: How often do you pray?

Several times a day Once a day More than once a week Once a week or less Never

04b: How often do you meditate?

Several times a day Once a day More than once a week Once a week or less Never

Between 05a and 05b, answer the question that pertains more to your life (answer one):

05a: How often do you experience situations in which you have the feeling that God or something divine intervenes in your life?

5 Very often

4 Often

3 Occasionally

2 Rarely

1 Never

05b: How often do you experience situations in which you have the feeling that you are in one with all?

5 Very often

4 Often

3 Occasionally

2 Rarely

1 Never

06:

How interested are you in learning more about religious topics?

5 Very much so

4 Quite a bit

3 Moderately

2 Not very much

1 Not at all

07:

To what extent do you believe in an afterlife—e.g., immortality of the soul, resurrection of the dead or reincarnation?

5 Very much so

4 Quite a bit

3 Moderately

2 Not very much

1 Not at all

08:

How important is it to take part in religious services?

5 Very much so

4 Quite a bit

3 Moderately

2 Not very much

1 Not at all

Between 09a and 09b, answer the question that pertains more to your life (answer one):

09a: How important is personal prayer for you?

5 Very much so

4 Quite a bit

3 Moderately

2 Not very much

1 Not at all

09b: How important is meditation for you?

5 Very much so

4 Quite a bit

3 Moderately

2 Not very much

1 Not at all

Between 10a and 10b, answer the question that pertains more to your life (answer one):

10a: How often do you experience situations in which you have the feeling that God, deities, or something divine wants to communicate or to reveal something to you?

5 Very often

4 Often

3 Occasionally

2 Rarely

1 Never

10b: How often do you experience situations in which you have the feeling that you are touched by a divine power?

5 Very often

4 Often

3 Occasionally

2 Rarely

1 Never

11:

How often do you keep yourself informed about religious questions through radio, television, internet, newspapers, or books?

5 Very often

4 Often

3 Occasionally

2 Rarely

1 Never

12:

In your opinion, how probable is it that a higher power really exists?

5 Very much so

4 Quite a bit

3 Moderately

2 Not very much

1 Not at all

13:

How important is it for you to be connected to a religious community?

5 Very much so

4 Quite a bit

3 Moderately

2 Not very much

1 Not at all

Between 14a and 14b, answer the question that pertains more to your life (answer one):

14a: How often do you pray spontaneously when inspired by daily situations?

Several times a day Once a day More than once a week Once a week or less Never

14b: How often do you try to connect to the divine spontaneously when inspired by daily situations?

Several times a day Once a day More than once a week Once a week or less Never

15:

How often do you experience situations in which you have the feeling that God, deities, or something divine is present?

5 Very often

4 Often

3 Occasionally

2 Rarely

1 Never

Religious Centrality Assessment