DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201433%34%22%11%303
200724%45%21%10%226
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201419%19%28%27%5%1%303
2007< 1%14%36%36%11%2%226
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Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201437%63%314
200742%58%231
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20142%94%< 1%3%1%314
20071%97%< 1%2%1%231
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20145%7%88%306
20074%4%92%228
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Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201435%19%33%14%287
200725%30%33%13%200
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201434%37%14%15%312
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201430%7%18%4%41%313
200736%8%16%9%31%228
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Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201432%68%313
200739%61%231
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201488%11%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%314
200790%10%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%231
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201478%19%2%1%< 1%314
200780%18%1%1%< 1%231
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201445%47%8%< 1%314
200748%45%7%< 1%231
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Frequency of prayer among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201478%15%4%2%1%314
200777%18%3%2%< 1%231
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201435%16%10%39%< 1%314
200733%15%10%42%1%231
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Frequency of meditation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201448%12%4%35%< 1%314
200752%7%3%36%2%231
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201472%14%9%5%< 1%314
200763%14%10%10%2%231
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201432%20%17%30%< 1%314
200741%14%14%27%4%231
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201439%8%44%7%2%314
200742%7%47%3%1%231
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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%71%< 1%< 1%314
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Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201456%16%10%18%< 1%314
200754%18%10%18%< 1%231
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201495%4%2%314
200790%4%6%231
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Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201477%18%5%314
200776%15%9%231
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201410%10%80%314
20077%12%81%231
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Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201424%45%27%4%314
200720%55%17%7%231
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201429%66%3%2%314
200725%67%6%2%231
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201428%66%4%1%314
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Views about abortion among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201469%27%3%314
200761%33%5%231
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201463%31%3%2%314
200754%37%4%6%231
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201456%39%5%314
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Views about human evolution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201415%44%2%39%< 1%314
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