DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201414%37%34%15%532
20079%47%34%9%537
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Generational cohort among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201413%5%34%40%9%< 1%532
2007< 1%8%30%49%12%2%537
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Gender composition among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201454%46%536
200753%47%542
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201488%3%2%4%3%533
200791%3%2%2%2%541
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Immigrant status among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%7%87%536
20074%4%92%541
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Educational distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201415%24%33%28%536
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Marital status among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201473%6%5%2%14%536
200780%3%6%2%9%542
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Parent of children under 18 among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201435%65%536
200740%60%542
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201473%25%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%536
200783%14%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%542
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Importance of religion in one's life among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201456%40%3%1%< 1%536
200760%33%6%< 1%< 1%542
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Attendance at religious services among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201433%56%11%< 1%536
200747%41%12%< 1%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%26%8%11%< 1%536
200759%26%6%9%< 1%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201415%11%13%61%< 1%536
200720%13%12%55%< 1%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201427%10%7%56%1%536
200732%9%5%53%1%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201453%24%14%8%< 1%536
200754%16%14%14%2%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201441%18%14%26%1%536
200738%16%21%24%2%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201433%9%49%6%1%536
200729%10%56%4%2%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201438%61%1%< 1%536
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201427%15%15%42%< 1%536
200727%15%14%45%< 1%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201491%5%4%536
200788%5%8%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201468%23%10%536
200766%22%13%542
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201462%6%31%536
200757%8%35%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201443%40%16%1%536
200737%44%18%1%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201474%24%1%1%536
200763%31%3%3%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201459%38%2%1%536
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201462%38%1%536
200767%30%2%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201475%21%3%1%536
200761%32%5%2%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201464%30%6%536
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201446%52%1%< 1%536
200725%71%3%1%542
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of $100,000 or more 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
201421%45%5%27%2%536
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.