DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201415%30%29%26%143
20079%32%29%30%152
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Generational cohort among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201412%6%28%35%19%2%143
2007< 1%5%19%40%23%13%152
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Gender composition among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201455%45%146
200746%54%152
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201483%4%5%5%3%142
200790%5%< 1%4%1%151
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201410%7%83%146
20075%6%89%152
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Income distribution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201424%14%42%20%125
200730%24%29%17%135
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Educational distribution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201427%30%28%15%144
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Marital status among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201473%2%5%4%16%143
200757%2%9%19%13%151
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201428%72%145
200726%74%152
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201490%8%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%146
200794%5%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%152
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201486%12%2%< 1%< 1%146
200786%13%< 1%< 1%< 1%152
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201469%26%6%< 1%146
200766%23%10%< 1%152
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 presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201481%14%1%2%1%146
200783%13%< 1%3%1%152
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201449%15%12%24%< 1%146
200744%16%7%32%1%152
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 presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201442%10%1%44%3%146
200754%7%4%32%3%152
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 presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201477%14%4%5%1%146
200773%14%7%4%1%152
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 presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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%14%20%1%146
200749%15%14%19%3%152
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 presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201470%6%19%3%1%146
200754%5%35%1%4%152
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201460%38%2%< 1%146
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%15%6%16%< 1%146
200772%9%3%14%2%152
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201450%35%7%4%3%146
200759%26%5%6%4%152
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201479%10%10%146
200784%7%9%152
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201478%16%7%146
200782%9%9%152
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201471%15%15%146
200764%13%23%152
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201468%24%3%6%146
200764%23%6%7%152
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 presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201481%18%1%< 1%146
200772%20%3%4%152
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 presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201470%26%1%3%146
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 presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201429%61%2%7%146
200717%73%5%5%152
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 presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201416%71%13%146
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201460%35%1%5%146
200749%41%3%7%152
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 adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
20148%25%2%57%8%146
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