“Yes, although I choose not to define my idea of God because that would be putting limits on something that is by definition limitless.”

— Trisha Shrum, sales associate, Lawrence

“Not in the biblical sense. I think we should stop using that word to refer to what people are trying to express. I have faith in the fact that there is a certain energy underlying and permeating existence, but I wouldn't call it God.”

— Thomas Speers, baker, Newton

“I don't really believe in God or religion at all. I believe in science and evolution. I think some people can believe in both and have it fit in very well with their lives, but not me personally.”

— Lyndsey Varella, Kansas University sophomore, Lawrence

“Yes. I was raised to believe that Jesus Christ came and died for our sins and will come again.”

— Jackie Franke, day care provider, Lawrence