DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201411%33%26%31%193
200712%33%27%28%276
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Generational cohort among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201410%3%31%31%22%3%193
2007< 1%10%20%37%21%12%276
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Gender composition among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201448%52%197
200749%51%279
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201496%1%2%1%< 1%194
200797%< 1%1%2%< 1%278
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Immigrant status among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%7%88%197
20074%8%89%279
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Income distribution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201420%20%36%24%167
200731%24%29%16%232
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Educational distribution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201439%33%18%10%197
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Marital status among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201461%4%10%12%13%197
200758%1%9%16%16%277
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201431%69%197
200727%73%278
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201474%20%3%< 1%< 1%2%197
200784%14%1%< 1%< 1%1%279
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201472%22%5%1%< 1%197
200772%25%2%1%< 1%279
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Attendance at religious services among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%49%11%< 1%197
200756%34%10%< 1%279
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201464%26%9%2%< 1%197
200769%15%4%11%< 1%279
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201420%15%16%49%< 1%197
200719%18%14%49%< 1%279
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201433%13%2%51%1%197
200737%9%4%48%2%279
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%20%8%8%1%197
200754%17%16%10%4%279
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%18%10%24%1%197
200733%18%14%31%4%279
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201445%5%46%2%2%197
200740%7%49%2%3%279
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201441%58%1%< 1%197
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201435%17%14%33%< 1%197
200744%11%11%33%1%279
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Interpreting scripture among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
201435%47%2%14%3%197
200733%48%2%11%6%279
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Belief in Heaven among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201489%4%7%197
200786%4%10%279
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Belief in Hell among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201468%22%11%197
200776%12%12%279
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201464%8%28%197
200754%15%31%279
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Political ideology among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201459%30%10%< 1%197
200752%34%9%5%279
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201478%20%1%1%197
200757%31%4%8%279
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201463%32%3%1%197
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201459%36%4%1%197
200738%53%5%4%279
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201445%51%4%197
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say…

Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201443%55%2%< 1%197
200729%64%3%5%279
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Views about human evolution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201415%38%1%43%2%197
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