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182APPENDIX C7. How about in conversations related to politics or public policy? Doesreligion come up then?8. Can you describe a colleague in your field for whom religion and spiritualityis very influential? How do you know religion is important to this person? Howdoes it play out in their life?9. I’m also interested in the relationship between religion and your work as ascientist. How does religion (or spirituality) influence the work you do as ascientist?10. On the other hand, how does being a scientist (social scientist) influencehow you think about or view religion?11. Some say there is a “conflict between science and religion.” How wouldyou respond to such a statement? Do you hear people say this? What do youthink these people mean?ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACESwitching now to the topic of ethics more broadly, what kinds of ethical situationshave come up for you in the course of your work? (research, teaching,administrative responsibilities) What kinds of principles have you used tomake decisions about these topics?12. To what extent were religiously informed perspectives a part of yourdecisions?PERSONAL RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL HISTORYAND FAMILY LIFENow, I have just a few questions about your own religious history.13. In what ways was religion a part of your life as a child? How was religiontalked about in your family setting?