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Age distribution among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
17%
34%
23%
25%
101
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.
Generational cohort among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
9%
17%
26%
30%
17%
1%
101
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.
Gender composition among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
39%
61%
105
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
3%
94%
< 1%
< 1%
3%
105
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.
Immigrant status among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
1%
2%
97%
105
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.
Educational distribution among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
36%
45%
9%
9%
105
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.
Marital status among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
31%
7%
23%
8%
32%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
35%
65%
105
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
89%
11%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
60%
31%
9%
< 1%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
86%
9%
2%
3%
< 1%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
35%
17%
16%
32%
< 1%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
58%
5%
5%
32%
< 1%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
78%
10%
5%
5%
1%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
47%
19%
1%
32%
1%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
52%
2%
38%
5%
3%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
36%
60%
1%
3%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
61%
21%
4%
11%
2%
105
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.
Interpreting scripture among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
57%
24%
4%
10%
5%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
97%
< 1%
2%
105
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Belief in Hell among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
85%
9%
6%
105
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.
Party affiliation among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
4%
4%
92%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
25%
46%
21%
8%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
26%
69%
< 1%
5%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
28%
62%
7%
3%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
63%
31%
6%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
60%
33%
3%
4%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
40%
57%
4%
105
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
28%
65%
< 1%
7%
105
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 African Methodist Episcopal Church by belief in God
% of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
14%
34%
5%
43%
5%
105
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.