DemographicInformation

Age distribution among methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201417%39%25%19%107
200715%35%34%16%123
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Generational cohort among methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20148%20%27%30%13%1%107
2007< 1%9%23%46%18%4%123
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Gender composition among methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201441%59%110
200735%65%130
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Racial and ethnic composition among methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20141%98%< 1%< 1%1%110
20071%94%< 1%1%4%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%4%90%110
20076%1%93%130
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Educational distribution among methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201436%36%16%12%110
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Marital status among methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201426%9%22%8%34%110
200738%7%12%14%28%129
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201431%69%110
200735%65%128
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal 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
201491%5%2%1%< 1%< 1%110
200789%7%< 1%< 1%1%2%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201481%18%1%< 1%< 1%110
200777%20%1%1%1%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal 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
201456%34%10%< 1%110
200757%31%12%< 1%130
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 methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201477%14%3%6%< 1%110
200774%13%4%9%< 1%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal 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
201440%13%15%32%< 1%110
200736%15%8%41%< 1%130
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 methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201449%2%7%42%< 1%110
200754%5%4%36%1%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal 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
201471%10%8%10%< 1%110
200768%9%9%12%1%130
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 methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal 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
201444%18%5%31%2%110
200738%16%7%34%5%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201439%3%47%7%4%110
200733%5%56%2%4%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal 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
201428%72%< 1%< 1%110
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201458%16%5%20%2%110
200747%23%6%24%1%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal 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
201449%28%2%14%6%110
200740%27%7%20%7%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201494%4%3%110
200789%6%6%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201482%12%6%110
200773%17%10%130
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 methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
20146%5%89%110
200711%5%84%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201424%36%30%10%110
200725%44%28%2%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201424%65%4%7%110
200725%66%4%5%130
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 methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal 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
201422%71%6%1%110
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 methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201469%23%8%1%110
200760%27%7%6%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201455%39%6%110
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal 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
201421%75%1%3%110
200731%62%4%3%130
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases

% of methodists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be legal 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
201423%34%4%31%8%110
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.