{"id":110,"date":"2012-03-23T19:57:36","date_gmt":"2012-03-24T02:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/thesolidarityproject\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2012-03-23T19:57:36","modified_gmt":"2012-03-24T02:57:36","slug":"interview-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.scu.edu\/thesolidarityproject\/the-people\/interview-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Note: These generic, sample questions were formulated before approaching any individuals. The actual interviews (3) turned out to be more like discussions than a structured question-answer session.<\/p>\n

To: A pastor, reverend, or leader of the church<\/p>\n

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  1. What made you want to participate in the Metropolitan Community Church?<\/li>\n
  2. How do you think this church differs from others, besides the open welcome of those of any sexuality?<\/li>\n
  3. How long has this particular branch been running?<\/li>\n
  4. How does the church help young teenagers who do not necessarily feel welcome on other places of worship cope with discovering themselves through sexuality or religion?<\/li>\n
  5. How many regular members does this church have?<\/li>\n
  6. Have you ever branched out to other areas of California or the world?<\/li>\n
  7. Why do you, as a leader in a religious organization, think it is important to welcome differences such as sexuality within something like a church?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To: A regular member of the church<\/p>\n

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    1. How did you find the Metropolitan Community Church?<\/li>\n
    2. How long have you been with this particular denomination?<\/li>\n
    3. Did you join this church because of its positive stance toward the LGBTQ community? And if so, have you found this church helpful in finding a place of worship that is in agreement with your views on sexuality?<\/li>\n
    4. What effect do you think, as a regular member, does this aspect of the church have on its surrounding community?<\/li>\n
    5. Do you think you feel more connected with the other members of this church because you all support the LGBTQ community?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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