DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201421%34%24%21%164
200718%40%26%17%210
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201415%12%29%29%14%2%164
2007< 1%11%34%33%17%5%210
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201447%53%166
200744%56%216
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Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201488%6%< 1%2%4%164
200789%7%< 1%2%3%215
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Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20143%6%91%166
20073%1%95%216
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201430%23%30%17%149
200739%25%26%10%186
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Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201450%30%14%6%165
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201465%2%16%7%11%166
200756%2%17%10%14%216
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Parent of children under 18 among Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201438%62%166
200735%65%216
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
201494%3%1%1%< 1%< 1%166
200799%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201489%10%< 1%1%< 1%166
200786%12%1%< 1%1%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201464%25%11%< 1%166
200769%24%7%< 1%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201485%11%2%2%< 1%166
200780%14%1%4%< 1%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201453%8%10%28%1%166
200751%11%6%31%1%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%7%3%41%1%166
200751%7%3%37%2%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
201480%13%1%4%2%166
200773%7%7%9%3%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
201440%10%12%36%2%166
200740%11%11%34%4%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201468%1%25%1%4%166
200768%< 1%29%< 1%2%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201454%45%1%< 1%166
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201464%12%10%12%2%166
200772%10%4%12%2%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
201464%24%5%4%2%166
200774%18%2%3%3%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201490%3%7%166
200792%2%7%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201485%9%6%166
200791%4%5%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201475%14%11%166
200764%13%24%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201468%24%1%6%166
200763%23%10%4%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201475%22%2%2%166
200746%43%3%8%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201475%16%8%1%166
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201421%75%1%3%166
200717%78%2%3%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201411%81%8%166
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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%33%4%4%166
200733%57%3%6%216
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 Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases

% of Evangelical Protestants adults in Alabama who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
20149%21%2%63%5%166
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.