Survey on Religion, Science and the Media

Religion, Science and the Media

What are your views?

IslamOnline.net is currently conducting a research study on the relationship between religion, science and the media. We hope that you can spare the time to complete this survey, as your views are very important to us. The survey should not take more than five minutes of your valuable time.

1. Age
2. Gender
Female   Male
3. Religion
4. Country of residence
5. Country of origin
6. Is religion important in your life?
Yes
No
7. Science generally:
Strengthens my faith in religion
Weakens my faith in religion
8. Are you properly informed by the media about ethical/moral implications of scientific research?
Yes
No
9. Should religious scholars play a more direct role in decision-making related to scientific research?
Yes
No
10. Should scientists be more observant of religious/moral values while making research decisions?
Yes
No
11. Has scientific research created as many problems for society as it has created solutions?
Yes
No
12. Who should make decisions about ethical issues related to science?
Scientists
The public
Government
Religious scholars
More than one of the above
13. Do religious scholars receive sufficient information before forming opinions on ethical issues related to science?
Yes
No
14. Do you want more science news that focuses on the moral/ethical implications of scientific research?
Yes
No
15. Are you offended if your local media reports positively on a scientific issue that is prohibited by your religion?
Yes
No
16. Would you be more proactive about the environment if the media refers to its importance in your religion?
Yes
No