DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201421%28%32%19%201
200721%32%24%24%159
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Generational cohort among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201414%10%24%38%12%1%201
2007< 1%19%24%32%20%6%159
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Gender composition among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201436%64%206
200742%58%161
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201465%12%2%15%6%205
200776%2%2%12%8%160
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Immigrant status among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%7%82%201
20079%5%86%160
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Income distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201462%16%14%8%180
200751%23%20%6%144
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Educational distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201453%30%11%6%205
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Marital status among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201442%8%17%11%22%204
200743%9%19%12%18%161
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Parent of children under 18 among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201433%67%206
200737%63%161
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA 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
201485%12%2%< 1%1%< 1%206
200788%9%< 1%< 1%2%1%161
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Importance of religion in one's life among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201476%22%< 1%1%1%206
200769%26%3%1%1%161
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%38%14%1%206
200745%35%19%1%161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201477%14%2%6%1%206
200778%14%6%3%< 1%161
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%17%10%32%< 1%206
200733%11%11%45%< 1%161
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Frequency of meditation among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%6%4%35%1%206
200754%10%3%31%2%161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA 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
201482%10%2%5%1%206
200773%13%4%9%1%161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201441%8%43%7%< 1%206
200751%7%37%3%3%161
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA 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%68%2%1%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%11%8%20%1%206
200755%11%9%25%< 1%161
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 Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
201454%26%3%11%6%206
200752%23%6%12%7%161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201491%6%3%206
200781%9%10%161
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Belief in Hell among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201481%16%2%206
200772%17%11%161
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201435%16%49%206
200738%18%44%161
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Political ideology among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201446%28%19%7%206
200746%34%15%5%161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201434%61%2%3%206
200731%55%5%9%161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201442%49%7%2%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201446%47%7%206
200739%53%8%161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201453%38%4%5%206
200744%46%5%5%161
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201447%47%7%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA 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
201440%58%1%2%206
200741%50%< 1%9%161
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Views about human evolution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA

% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are American Baptist Churches USA 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
201424%28%2%40%6%206
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.