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Age distribution among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
7%
28%
31%
34%
1,041
Weekly
12%
30%
30%
29%
352
Monthly
15%
34%
23%
28%
105
Seldom/never
15%
29%
26%
30%
200
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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%
6%
24%
38%
25%
3%
1,041
Weekly
7%
9%
25%
36%
19%
3%
352
Monthly
6%
16%
27%
32%
18%
1%
105
Seldom/never
12%
6%
25%
36%
19%
2%
200
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Men
Women
Sample size
At least daily
34%
66%
1,055
Weekly
50%
50%
359
Monthly
69%
31%
107
Seldom/never
72%
28%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
92%
2%
1%
3%
2%
1,050
Weekly
97%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
1%
357
Monthly
98%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
107
Seldom/never
95%
1%
2%
1%
2%
200
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
5%
4%
91%
1,050
Weekly
2%
5%
93%
358
Monthly
2%
2%
96%
106
Seldom/never
4%
6%
90%
201
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
28%
21%
30%
21%
901
Weekly
20%
19%
31%
30%
323
Seldom/never
13%
20%
29%
37%
180
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
35%
31%
20%
13%
1,052
Weekly
28%
31%
26%
15%
358
Monthly
32%
37%
15%
16%
106
Seldom/never
40%
22%
25%
13%
200
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
62%
4%
13%
13%
8%
1,050
Weekly
57%
3%
15%
12%
13%
358
Monthly
55%
10%
14%
8%
13%
107
Seldom/never
63%
6%
8%
6%
18%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least daily
24%
76%
1,055
Weekly
24%
76%
357
Monthly
25%
75%
107
Seldom/never
23%
77%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
84%
13%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,055
Weekly
61%
34%
2%
1%
< 1%
2%
359
Monthly
39%
48%
11%
< 1%
1%
1%
107
Seldom/never
21%
49%
19%
1%
7%
3%
202
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
79%
19%
1%
1%
1%
1,055
Weekly
42%
53%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
359
Monthly
15%
57%
28%
< 1%
< 1%
107
Seldom/never
8%
49%
32%
11%
< 1%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
57%
31%
12%
< 1%
1,055
Weekly
27%
54%
19%
< 1%
359
Monthly
5%
65%
30%
< 1%
107
Seldom/never
8%
43%
49%
< 1%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
34%
13%
12%
40%
< 1%
1,055
Weekly
11%
9%
13%
67%
< 1%
359
Monthly
2%
7%
5%
86%
< 1%
107
Seldom/never
2%
1%
5%
92%
< 1%
202
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Frequency of meditation among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
53%
7%
5%
33%
2%
1,055
Weekly
25%
15%
5%
55%
1%
359
Monthly
6%
25%
7%
62%
1%
107
Seldom/never
12%
7%
5%
76%
1%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
77%
12%
6%
4%
1%
1,055
Weekly
44%
27%
16%
10%
2%
359
Monthly
25%
30%
19%
26%
< 1%
107
Seldom/never
23%
23%
20%
33%
1%
202
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
46%
15%
15%
23%
1%
1,055
Weekly
32%
23%
17%
25%
3%
359
Monthly
29%
19%
21%
30%
1%
107
Seldom/never
29%
9%
22%
39%
< 1%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
48%
7%
39%
3%
3%
1,055
Weekly
23%
9%
60%
6%
2%
359
Monthly
13%
17%
64%
6%
< 1%
107
Seldom/never
8%
11%
70%
10%
2%
202
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 absolute standards for right and wrong among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
38%
60%
1%
1%
1,055
Weekly
36%
62%
1%
1%
359
Monthly
33%
66%
< 1%
1%
107
Seldom/never
28%
71%
1%
< 1%
202
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 reading scripture among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
55%
14%
9%
22%
1%
1,055
Weekly
17%
16%
18%
48%
2%
359
Monthly
3%
8%
14%
75%
< 1%
107
Seldom/never
2%
5%
5%
88%
< 1%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
34%
41%
4%
13%
8%
1,055
Weekly
21%
44%
1%
25%
8%
359
Monthly
12%
43%
1%
43%
1%
107
Seldom/never
7%
32%
< 1%
53%
8%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
90%
5%
5%
1,055
Weekly
86%
6%
8%
359
Monthly
76%
16%
8%
107
Seldom/never
64%
27%
9%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
68%
22%
10%
1,055
Weekly
63%
26%
11%
359
Monthly
56%
33%
10%
107
Seldom/never
43%
51%
6%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
54%
12%
34%
1,055
Weekly
55%
10%
34%
359
Monthly
50%
10%
40%
107
Seldom/never
49%
8%
44%
202
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.
Political ideology among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
49%
35%
14%
3%
1,055
Weekly
39%
46%
12%
2%
359
Monthly
42%
39%
16%
4%
107
Seldom/never
37%
41%
20%
2%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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%
27%
4%
4%
1,055
Weekly
72%
24%
1%
3%
359
Monthly
69%
30%
< 1%
1%
107
Seldom/never
65%
32%
1%
3%
202
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Views about government aid to the poor among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
54%
41%
3%
1%
1,055
Weekly
56%
39%
3%
2%
359
Monthly
52%
45%
2%
1%
107
Seldom/never
48%
48%
1%
3%
202
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Views about abortion among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
53%
42%
4%
1,055
Weekly
61%
35%
4%
359
Monthly
61%
37%
2%
107
Seldom/never
80%
16%
4%
202
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Views about homosexuality among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
56%
35%
5%
4%
1,055
Weekly
67%
29%
3%
2%
359
Monthly
70%
21%
5%
4%
107
Seldom/never
68%
24%
4%
3%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
44%
47%
9%
1,055
Weekly
57%
35%
8%
359
Monthly
56%
39%
5%
107
Seldom/never
56%
38%
5%
202
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 environmental regulation among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
42%
53%
2%
2%
1,055
Weekly
45%
51%
2%
2%
359
Monthly
44%
50%
3%
4%
107
Seldom/never
39%
58%
< 1%
3%
202
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of prayer
% of methodists 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
15%
34%
5%
40%
6%
1,055
Weekly
26%
38%
4%
26%
5%
359
Monthly
29%
42%
2%
25%
2%
107
Seldom/never
59%
16%
4%
17%
3%
202
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.