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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201412%40%31%17%433
200723%35%27%15%501
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20148%11%34%35%12%1%433
2007< 1%16%26%39%17%2%501
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201438%62%441
200738%62%510
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20144%92%< 1%3%1%440
20075%90%< 1%4%1%508
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%1%92%434
20074%3%94%509
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201459%23%13%5%401
200758%24%14%4%436
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201463%27%8%3%440
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201434%4%19%10%32%439
200735%6%17%9%33%509
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201432%68%439
200736%64%509
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative 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
201496%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%441
200795%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%510
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201495%4%< 1%1%< 1%441
200792%7%< 1%< 1%1%510
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201465%28%7%< 1%441
200770%23%7%< 1%510
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201482%11%2%3%1%441
200787%7%2%3%1%510
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are conservative

% 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 are conservative who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201456%13%11%19%1%441
200756%14%7%22%1%510
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201464%5%3%27%2%441
200761%6%3%30%1%510
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative 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
201480%8%5%5%1%441
200772%11%5%9%3%510
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative 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
201444%19%7%28%1%441
200740%15%9%32%4%510
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201458%4%33%4%1%441
200746%3%45%4%2%510
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201436%63%< 1%1%441
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201472%8%8%12%1%441
200771%10%4%14%1%510
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201495%3%1%441
200796%2%3%510
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201487%9%4%441
200789%5%6%510
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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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201415%7%78%441
200715%7%77%510
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201422%74%2%2%441
200719%74%3%4%510
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201429%66%3%2%441
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201440%55%5%441
200738%56%6%510
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201444%48%5%3%441
200728%58%5%9%510
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201429%64%6%441
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative 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
201439%55%2%3%441
200741%50%3%6%510
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 are conservative

% 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 are conservative 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
201413%28%3%51%5%441
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.