DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201435%35%20%9%190
200730%40%21%10%185
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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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201422%18%30%22%7%1%190
2007< 1%22%28%38%9%3%185
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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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201433%67%195
200748%52%186
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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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20141%93%< 1%6%1%195
20073%92%< 1%5%1%186
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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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20145%8%88%190
20074%4%92%185
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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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201437%15%32%16%176
200729%28%31%11%166
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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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201437%37%12%14%194
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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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201434%7%11%3%46%195
200738%8%13%6%35%185
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201435%65%195
200738%62%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate 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%12%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%195
200790%10%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%186
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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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201480%17%3%1%< 1%195
200777%22%< 1%1%< 1%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%47%6%< 1%195
200748%44%8%< 1%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201475%15%7%2%1%195
200773%21%2%5%< 1%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201433%17%11%38%1%195
200732%15%13%39%< 1%186
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201446%15%5%33%1%195
200752%6%4%37%1%186
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate 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
201470%9%13%8%< 1%195
200761%15%12%13%< 1%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate 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
201433%19%14%34%< 1%195
200740%16%14%28%2%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201439%6%47%7%2%195
200739%8%48%3%1%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201425%75%< 1%< 1%195
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201451%20%9%19%< 1%195
200751%22%11%17%< 1%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201496%3%2%195
200792%4%4%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201483%11%6%195
200780%12%9%186
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
20149%7%84%195
200711%10%79%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201427%69%2%3%195
200729%66%4%1%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201426%72%2%1%195
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201471%27%2%195
200765%31%4%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201462%31%3%4%195
200751%39%6%4%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201454%41%5%195
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate 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
201431%67%< 1%1%195
200728%68%2%2%186
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 but should not be taken literally who are moderate

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are moderate 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%40%2%35%2%195
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.