Selina Rifkin is asking you to participate in a research study titled “An inquiry on why people in earth-based religions find them preferable.” I will describe this study to you and answer any of your questions. This study is being led by Selina Rifkin. The Faculty Advisor for this study is Diedre Sommerlan-Rogers, PhD. This study is being funded by Selina Rifkin.
The purpose of this research is to provide data on why Pagans leave whatever religious path they were raised in, and why Paganism is a better religious or spiritual path for them.
I will ask you to fill out a survey either online.
I/We do not anticipate any risks from participating in this research.
Benefits
The data from this study will be included in my latest non-fiction book, The Case for Paganism. I will use this information to first, explain to non-Pagans why we are on this religious path. While data often doesn’t change hearts, it can change the minds of those who are open to it. My secondary purpose is to demonstrate the value that earth-based and polytheistic religious practice could have for those who find monotheistic religions to be a poor fit.
Privacy/Confidentiality/Data Security
The electronic survey is completely anonymous
Taking part is voluntary
The participant's involvement is voluntary, the participant may refuse to participate before the study begins, discontinue at any time, or skip any questions/procedures that may make him/her feel uncomfortable, with no penalty to him/her.
If you have questionsPlease ask any questions you have now. If you have questions later, you may contact Selina Rifkin at
[email protected]