Current affiliations were drawn from a respondent list of 20 choices including “no religious affiliation” that were categorized into four types: Differentiating, Accommodating, Catholic, and No Religious Affiliation. These types were described and validated in two previous studies (Haber & Jacob, 2007, 2009). The typology reflects differences in the degree to which the beliefs and behaviors espoused by the affiliation were similar to or different from those espoused by the general culture. Differences in beliefs (such as the return of Jesus Christ and healing through prayer) and in behavioral norms (such as prohibiting gambling and dancing) typify Differentiating affiliations. Similarities in beliefs and behaviors typify Accommodating affiliations. Differentiating affiliations included Baptist, Church of Christ, and other Protestant church affiliations (n = 1,683). Accommodating affiliations included Methodist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian churches (n = 436). The Catholic Church (n = 797) included both attributes and was examined separately. “No Religion” endorsements formed the reference group (n = 625 cases). [Note that 460 cases (11.5%) were unclassified due to minimal representation.] As well, across these types, religious proscription of alcohol was assessed by
