Stake survey research project conducted to understand multi-state D.C. metro area on interfaith relations to build stronger community relations. (6-20-17)

1. DC YSA Stake: Global & Interfaith Exposure 2017
YSA Describing “Interfaith”
1+ Service
Attending new services has the highest
statistical impact on increasing broad
interfaith knowledge.
Mothers in the home...
Mothers positively referencing other
religions in the home has a positive
influence on their childrens’ attitudes
toward other faiths
200 completed surveys from stake member records
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The Most Attended
Non-LDS Services
Descending from Catholicism
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2
3
4
5
95% of the Stake
Work with people of other
faiths
Over 50% of the Stake
tested as well versed in basic
knowledge of other faiths’
scriptures and practices
93% of the Stake
Have attended at least 1
other religious service before
39% of the Stake
Have attended 3 or more
other religious services
Age
Median 26
Highest counts: 26, 28
Test Scores
by Faith
78%
76%
77%
67%
42%
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
Catholicism
Hinduism
Most- Desired
Interfaith Activity
Making
Humanitarian
Packages
Within 20 mins
of home
For 1 1/2 Hours
Language Facts
Romance language
45%
At least a second language
51%
Spanish
25%
An East-Asian language
10%
Arabic or Russian
7%