DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201420%33%29%19%296
200721%36%24%20%265
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Generational cohort among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201416%9%27%35%13%< 1%296
2007< 1%16%29%33%15%7%265
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Gender composition among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201451%49%299
200756%44%270
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201490%1%2%4%2%297
200791%< 1%1%5%3%269
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Immigrant status among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20148%5%88%297
20076%8%87%270
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Income distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201414%19%28%38%269
200721%24%35%20%232
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Educational distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201430%29%23%18%298
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Marital status among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201456%7%9%5%24%299
200750%4%14%9%23%268
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201428%72%299
200732%68%270
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

Importance of religion in one's life among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201420%61%17%2%< 1%299
200717%60%20%3%< 1%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%54%28%< 1%299
200720%52%28%< 1%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201429%35%13%23%< 1%299
200728%32%16%24%< 1%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20148%8%8%76%< 1%299
20079%7%8%77%< 1%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%13%8%59%1%299
200723%15%6%54%2%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain 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
201432%30%21%17%< 1%299
200724%30%19%23%3%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201411%14%68%7%1%299
20075%17%69%7%2%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201427%71%2%< 1%299
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20148%11%16%65%< 1%299
20078%16%10%66%< 1%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain 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
20146%32%1%50%11%299
20079%28%1%56%7%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201480%13%6%299
200766%22%12%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201453%36%11%299
200744%43%13%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201442%16%42%299
200734%11%55%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201435%36%26%2%299
200726%41%30%3%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201461%34%2%3%299
200753%40%3%4%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201445%50%5%1%299
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201472%25%3%299
200780%18%2%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201480%17%2%2%299
200782%14%2%3%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201471%23%6%299
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain 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
201437%62%1%< 1%299
200718%78%1%3%270
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they believe in God; fairly certain 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
201440%38%4%15%3%299
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.