DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201411%33%34%22%598
200718%35%29%17%658
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20146%9%28%41%14%1%598
2007< 1%13%24%42%19%2%658
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Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201439%61%613
200732%68%673
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20143%94%< 1%2%1%612
20072%91%< 1%5%1%671
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20149%2%89%599
20075%3%92%670
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Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201458%21%16%5%548
200750%26%18%6%570
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201459%29%8%4%608
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201439%3%20%11%26%610
200734%4%17%14%31%671
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Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201426%74%610
200735%65%671
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week 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
201495%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%613
200795%3%< 1%< 1%1%1%673
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201498%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%613
200796%3%1%< 1%< 1%673
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201486%12%2%< 1%613
200787%9%3%< 1%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201490%8%< 1%1%< 1%613
200791%7%< 1%1%1%673
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Frequency of meditation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201475%5%3%15%2%613
200775%4%1%19%< 1%673
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week 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
201489%5%3%3%< 1%613
200778%9%5%5%3%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week 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
201450%15%7%26%3%613
200738%14%9%33%5%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201462%4%30%2%2%613
200758%2%35%3%2%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%64%1%1%613
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201485%6%3%5%1%613
200787%6%1%5%1%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201494%4%2%613
200795%1%3%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201488%8%4%613
200790%4%6%673
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
20149%10%80%613
200713%11%77%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201442%29%21%8%613
200744%30%18%7%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201423%71%3%3%613
200719%73%4%5%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201424%70%4%3%613
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201442%52%6%613
200737%57%6%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201437%54%5%3%613
200723%64%7%7%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201426%67%7%613
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week 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%53%3%7%613
200737%52%3%8%673
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group at least once a week 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
201411%24%3%56%6%613
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