Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201428%31%5%30%5%6,083
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes17%32%27%24%1,848
Evolved; due to God's design18%29%30%24%1,894
Evolved; don't know how14%24%31%32%333
Always existed in present form14%30%29%27%1,582
Don't know10%20%24%45%289
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Generational cohort among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes11%11%26%35%15%2%1,848
Evolved; due to God's design12%11%24%37%16%1%1,894
Evolved; don't know how9%9%20%41%18%3%333
Always existed in present form10%9%26%34%18%3%1,582
Don't know5%8%17%31%32%6%289
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Gender composition among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes49%51%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design47%53%1,925
Evolved; don't know how50%50%352
Always existed in present form39%61%1,626
Don't know41%59%304
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes89%3%1%4%3%1,858
Evolved; due to God's design86%3%2%6%4%1,905
Evolved; don't know how89%2%2%5%3%343
Always existed in present form84%4%1%7%4%1,605
Don't know87%3%1%5%3%284
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Immigrant status among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes6%8%86%1,860
Evolved; due to God's design6%7%87%1,907
Evolved; don't know how7%8%85%349
Always existed in present form7%6%87%1,610
Don't know10%3%87%293
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Income distribution among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who have a household income of…

Views about human evolutionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes24%17%30%30%1,678
Evolved; due to God's design27%19%30%24%1,687
Evolved; don't know how26%18%26%30%274
Always existed in present form34%23%27%17%1,356
Don't know40%24%23%12%213
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Educational distribution among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes29%26%25%20%1,866
Evolved; due to God's design31%33%21%14%1,915
Evolved; don't know how25%34%20%21%350
Always existed in present form48%33%13%6%1,618
Don't know56%24%14%6%296
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Marital status among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes56%7%11%8%19%1,867
Evolved; due to God's design54%6%14%7%19%1,921
Evolved; don't know how60%5%13%10%13%347
Always existed in present form55%4%13%11%16%1,617
Don't know54%5%11%17%12%296
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Parent of children under 18 among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%72%1,869
Evolved; due to God's design25%75%1,922
Evolved; don't know how20%80%349
Always existed in present form26%74%1,620
Don't know23%77%302
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who say they…

Views about human evolutionBelieve 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
Evolved; due to natural processes43%38%10%1%4%3%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design73%25%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how55%30%7%4%1%3%352
Always existed in present form82%14%1%1%1%1%1,626
Don't know73%17%3%4%1%2%304
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Importance of religion in one's life among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes29%44%22%5%< 1%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design57%36%6%1%1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how53%33%9%3%1%352
Always existed in present form71%24%3%1%1%1,626
Don't know62%28%5%3%3%304
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Attendance at religious services among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who attend religious services…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes19%47%33%< 1%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design35%44%21%< 1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how25%46%26%2%352
Always existed in present form44%39%17%1%1,626
Don't know36%34%28%2%304
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Frequency of prayer among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes35%25%11%29%1%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design58%26%7%9%1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how51%18%8%18%6%352
Always existed in present form69%18%5%7%1%1,626
Don't know58%21%4%12%5%304
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who attend prayer group…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes8%6%7%78%< 1%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design19%11%12%58%< 1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how15%6%11%66%2%352
Always existed in present form31%14%8%47%1%1,626
Don't know22%8%8%58%3%304
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Frequency of meditation among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who meditate…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes29%10%6%54%1%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design37%10%5%47%1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how36%14%8%39%4%352
Always existed in present form40%8%3%46%3%1,626
Don't know39%7%5%43%7%304
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes47%18%13%21%1%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design57%20%12%10%1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how52%20%12%12%4%352
Always existed in present form64%16%8%11%1%1,626
Don't know54%14%9%16%7%304
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes41%17%17%23%1%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design46%18%14%21%1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how50%12%20%16%2%352
Always existed in present form40%15%12%30%2%1,626
Don't know36%16%9%30%8%304
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about human evolutionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes11%16%60%11%2%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design30%10%52%6%2%1,925
Evolved; don't know how22%9%52%4%13%352
Always existed in present form47%6%44%3%1%1,626
Don't know31%5%50%4%10%304
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who say…

Views about human evolutionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes24%73%1%1%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design31%67%2%1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how28%67%3%2%352
Always existed in present form42%56%1%1%1,626
Don't know28%65%4%4%304
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Frequency of reading scripture among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who read scripture…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes14%11%12%63%1%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design32%15%13%40%1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how22%15%15%46%2%352
Always existed in present form46%13%10%30%1%1,626
Don't know34%13%10%40%2%304
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Interpreting scripture among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who say the holy scripture is…

Views about human evolutionWord 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
Evolved; due to natural processes11%24%1%55%10%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design19%46%2%24%8%1,925
Evolved; don't know how13%27%3%33%25%352
Always existed in present form44%36%4%9%6%1,626
Don't know24%35%9%12%21%304
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Belief in Heaven among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes67%24%9%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design89%6%5%1,925
Evolved; don't know how66%16%18%352
Always existed in present form87%7%6%1,626
Don't know72%5%22%304
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Belief in Hell among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes45%46%9%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design65%25%9%1,925
Evolved; don't know how47%28%25%352
Always existed in present form73%19%7%1,626
Don't know49%20%31%304
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes34%12%54%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design48%14%38%1,925
Evolved; don't know how32%26%41%352
Always existed in present form52%17%31%1,626
Don't know43%27%30%304
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Political ideology among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%41%30%4%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design38%40%19%3%1,925
Evolved; don't know how28%42%21%8%352
Always existed in present form49%32%12%7%1,626
Don't know39%29%15%18%304
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Views about size of government among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes53%41%3%3%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design62%33%3%3%1,925
Evolved; don't know how56%25%8%11%352
Always existed in present form64%31%2%2%1,626
Don't know46%25%11%18%304
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Views about government aid to the poor among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who say government aid to the poor…

Views about human evolutionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes40%55%3%1%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design50%46%3%1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how40%46%10%4%352
Always existed in present form56%37%4%2%1,626
Don't know39%42%8%11%304
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Views about abortion among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes77%20%2%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design62%35%3%1,925
Evolved; don't know how64%27%9%352
Always existed in present form45%51%4%1,626
Don't know47%35%18%304
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Views about homosexuality among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes81%14%3%2%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design71%21%5%3%1,925
Evolved; don't know how74%15%5%6%352
Always existed in present form47%44%5%3%1,626
Don't know46%25%15%14%304
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes75%20%6%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design61%31%8%1,925
Evolved; don't know how61%27%12%352
Always existed in present form38%53%9%1,626
Don't know37%43%20%304
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Views about environmental regulation among Mainline Protestants by views about human evolution

% of Mainline Protestants who say…

Views about human evolutionStricter 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
Evolved; due to natural processes29%68%1%2%1,876
Evolved; due to God's design40%57%2%1%1,925
Evolved; don't know how30%62%4%3%352
Always existed in present form48%46%3%3%1,626
Don't know34%41%9%16%304
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