DemographicInformation

Generational cohort among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
2014< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%1,026
2007< 1%< 1%< 1%84%16%< 1%1,571
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201442%58%1,026
200743%57%1,571
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201488%3%1%4%4%1,019
200792%3%1%1%2%1,561
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%6%87%1,023
20074%4%92%1,566
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 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%13%32%31%922
200717%20%35%29%1,342
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201431%29%22%19%1,023
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201463%5%19%5%7%1,021
200765%2%19%5%9%1,566
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201412%88%1,025
200713%87%1,568
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 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
201465%26%5%< 1%3%1%1,026
200770%24%3%< 1%1%2%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201455%33%10%2%< 1%1,026
200750%36%10%3%< 1%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201434%41%25%< 1%1,026
200733%41%25%1%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201458%20%6%15%1%1,026
200752%27%7%13%2%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201422%7%10%60%< 1%1,026
200714%10%10%66%1%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201441%10%4%45%1%1,026
200742%7%6%43%2%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 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
201459%16%12%13%1%1,026
200748%16%16%16%3%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 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
201448%16%16%20%1%1,026
200745%15%15%22%3%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201430%12%49%6%3%1,026
200723%11%59%4%4%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201429%69%2%1%1,026
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201429%14%12%46%< 1%1,026
200728%12%10%49%1%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 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
201420%31%2%36%11%1,026
200717%35%2%32%13%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201474%16%9%1,026
200772%15%13%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201452%36%12%1,026
200748%37%15%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201430%14%56%1,026
200733%14%52%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201425%43%29%3%1,026
200729%45%23%4%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201446%45%6%3%1,026
200750%36%7%7%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201433%61%4%2%1,026
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 abortion among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201473%23%4%1,026
200772%23%5%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201475%18%3%3%1,026
200761%29%6%5%1,571
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201470%24%6%1,026
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages 50-64 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
201433%32%7%24%4%1,026
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.