Religious Orientation Scale, ROS Test - the question form

1. The main benefit I get from religion is comfort and consolation in times of sorrow and misfortune.

2. I go to church because it helps me strengthen my position in society.

3. The purpose of prayer is to ensure a happy and peaceful life.

4. What I believe is not as important as living a moral life.

5. Although I am religious, I try not to let religious considerations influence my day-to-day life.

6. The main advantage of the church is that attending it helps a person build good relationships with others.

7. Although I am a religious person, I feel there are many more important things in my life.

8. I pray mainly because I was brought up to do so.

9. My primary reason for being interested in religion is that the church offers me suitable social activities.

10. At times I have to compromise my religious beliefs in order to secure my social and economic well-being.

11. The primary purpose of prayer is to provide comfort and protection.

12. I try to let religion influence everything I do in my everyday life.

13. I am quite often keenly aware of the presence of God or a Divine Being.

14. My religious beliefs truly shape my philosophy of life.

15. The prayers I say when I am completely alone are just as meaningful and emotional as those I say during a religious service.

16. Unless prevented by unavoidable circumstances, I attend church:

17. If I were to join a church group, it would be a Bible study group or a social fellowship.

18. Religion is especially important to me because it provides answers to many questions about the meaning of life.

19. I read books related to my faith:

20. It is important for me to spend some time in religious reflection.