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Age distribution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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Frequency of prayer
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least daily
6%
26%
34%
33%
446
Weekly
20%
35%
24%
22%
223
Seldom/never
22%
33%
24%
21%
118
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.
Generational cohort among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least daily
4%
4%
24%
41%
24%
3%
446
Weekly
15%
8%
32%
30%
13%
3%
223
Seldom/never
15%
17%
23%
31%
13%
1%
118
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.
Gender composition among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Men
Women
Sample size
At least daily
39%
61%
456
Weekly
48%
52%
227
Seldom/never
60%
40%
122
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Frequency of prayer
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least daily
95%
2%
< 1%
1%
2%
452
Weekly
95%
1%
2%
1%
1%
224
Seldom/never
94%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
5%
120
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.
Immigrant status among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least daily
2%
9%
89%
453
Weekly
3%
8%
89%
224
Seldom/never
4%
5%
91%
120
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.
Income distribution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who have a household income of…
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Frequency of prayer
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least daily
23%
22%
33%
22%
393
Weekly
24%
21%
30%
26%
198
Seldom/never
22%
21%
27%
30%
106
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.
Educational distribution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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Frequency of prayer
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least daily
37%
30%
20%
14%
454
Weekly
34%
36%
16%
14%
225
Seldom/never
41%
22%
23%
14%
121
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.
Marital status among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least daily
61%
5%
12%
13%
9%
455
Weekly
56%
4%
11%
5%
23%
227
Seldom/never
50%
2%
14%
5%
29%
121
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.
Parent of children under 18 among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least daily
23%
77%
456
Weekly
31%
69%
227
Seldom/never
24%
76%
121
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.
Belief in God among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
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Frequency of prayer
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least daily
85%
12%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
456
Weekly
50%
46%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
227
Seldom/never
33%
42%
13%
2%
9%
1%
122
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Importance of religion in one's life among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
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Frequency of prayer
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
69%
27%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
456
Weekly
35%
53%
12%
< 1%
< 1%
227
Seldom/never
10%
48%
33%
8%
1%
122
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.
Attendance at religious services among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who attend religious services…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
38%
46%
15%
< 1%
456
Weekly
21%
58%
21%
< 1%
227
Seldom/never
5%
49%
45%
2%
122
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 participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
19%
11%
12%
58%
< 1%
456
Weekly
10%
7%
12%
72%
< 1%
227
Seldom/never
< 1%
2%
1%
96%
< 1%
122
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Frequency of meditation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who meditate…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
38%
10%
4%
47%
2%
456
Weekly
29%
10%
5%
56%
< 1%
227
Seldom/never
15%
5%
6%
75%
< 1%
122
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
68%
16%
7%
8%
1%
456
Weekly
41%
29%
16%
14%
< 1%
227
Seldom/never
34%
13%
14%
39%
1%
122
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
47%
17%
9%
27%
1%
456
Weekly
36%
22%
15%
26%
2%
227
Seldom/never
32%
17%
18%
33%
< 1%
122
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of prayer
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
38%
6%
49%
4%
3%
456
Weekly
23%
11%
57%
8%
1%
227
Seldom/never
7%
9%
69%
12%
3%
122
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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Frequency of prayer
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
32%
65%
2%
1%
456
Weekly
23%
76%
1%
1%
227
Seldom/never
28%
71%
< 1%
< 1%
122
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Frequency of reading scripture among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
34%
14%
16%
35%
< 1%
456
Weekly
11%
18%
18%
54%
< 1%
227
Seldom/never
1%
2%
11%
86%
< 1%
122
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.
Interpreting scripture among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
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Frequency of prayer
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
24%
42%
2%
20%
12%
456
Weekly
17%
41%
2%
33%
8%
227
Seldom/never
4%
28%
< 1%
62%
5%
122
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.
Belief in Heaven among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
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Frequency of prayer
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
86%
4%
10%
456
Weekly
83%
11%
6%
227
Seldom/never
64%
24%
12%
122
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.
Belief in Hell among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
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Frequency of prayer
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
59%
28%
13%
456
Weekly
63%
28%
9%
227
Seldom/never
45%
40%
15%
122
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.
Party affiliation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Frequency of prayer
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least daily
45%
15%
40%
456
Weekly
45%
7%
48%
227
Seldom/never
37%
23%
40%
122
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Political ideology among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
37%
38%
21%
4%
456
Weekly
34%
41%
22%
3%
227
Seldom/never
33%
38%
23%
5%
122
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Views about size of government among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
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Frequency of prayer
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
65%
26%
6%
3%
456
Weekly
65%
30%
4%
1%
227
Seldom/never
62%
33%
1%
4%
122
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Views about government aid to the poor among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of prayer
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
50%
41%
6%
2%
456
Weekly
45%
50%
4%
1%
227
Seldom/never
42%
52%
3%
3%
122
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Views about abortion among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of prayer
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
60%
37%
3%
456
Weekly
67%
31%
2%
227
Seldom/never
83%
14%
3%
122
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Views about homosexuality among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of prayer
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
64%
29%
5%
2%
456
Weekly
76%
20%
2%
2%
227
Seldom/never
79%
11%
7%
2%
122
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Views about same-sex marriage among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of prayer
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
56%
36%
8%
456
Weekly
66%
29%
5%
227
Seldom/never
79%
14%
7%
122
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Views about environmental regulation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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Frequency of prayer
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
38%
57%
3%
3%
456
Weekly
36%
62%
< 1%
1%
227
Seldom/never
35%
60%
< 1%
4%
122
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 human evolution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
16%
39%
3%
36%
6%
456
Weekly
29%
42%
3%
24%
2%
227
Seldom/never
54%
23%
7%
16%
1%
122
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.