Religious denomination among republicans and Republican leaners
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
| Survey year | African Methodist Episcopal Church | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | American Baptist Churches USA | Anglican Church | Apostolic Pentecostal (Evangelical Trad.) | Apostolic Pentecostal (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) | Assemblies of God | Calvary Chapel | Christian and Missionary Alliance | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Christian Methodist Episcopal Church | Christian Reformed Church | Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) | Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) | Church of God in Christ | Church of God of the Apostolic Faith | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Church of the Nazarene | Churches of Christ | Community Church (Evangelical Trad.) | Conservative Baptist Association of America | Conservative Congregational Christian Conference | Deist | Disciples of Christ | Eclectic, a bit of everything, "I have my own beliefs" | Episcopal Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | Foursquare Church | Free Methodist Church | Free Will Baptist | General Association of Regular Baptist Churches | Greek Orthodox | Humanist | Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | Independent Baptist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) | Interdenominational (Evangelical Trad.) | Interdenominational (Mainline Trad.) | Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | Missionary Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | Missionary Baptist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) | National Baptist Convention | Nondenominational charismatic | Nondenominational Christian (Evangelical Trad.) | Nondenominational evangelical | Nondenominational fundamentalist | Nondenominational Pentecostal (Evangelical Trad.) | Nothing in particular (religion important) | Nothing in particular (religion not important) | Orthodox Church in America | Other Adventist (Evangelical Trad.) | Other Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | Other Baptist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) | Other Baptist (Mainline Trad.) | Other Congregationalist (Evangelical Trad.) | Other Congregationalist (Mainline Trad.) | Other Episcopalian/Anglican (Mainline Trad.) | Other Holiness (Evangelical Trad.) | Other in the "Unitarian and other liberal faiths" family | Other in the New Age family | Other Lutheran (Evangelical Trad.) | Other Lutheran (Mainline Trad.) | Other Metaphysical Christian ("Other Christian" Trad.) | Other Methodist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) | Other Methodist (Mainline Trad.) | Other Mormon | Other Nondenominational (Evangelical Trad.) | Other Nondenominational (Mainline Trad.) | Other Orthodox Christian | Other Pentecostal (Evangelical Trad.) | Other Pentecostal (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) | Other Presbyterian (Evangelical Trad.) | Other Presbyterian (Mainline Trad.) | Other Reformed (Evangelical Trad.) | Other Reformed (Mainline Trad.) | Other Restorationist (Evangelical Trad.) | Other Restorationist (Mainline Trad.) | Others in "Other Christian" Tradition | Pagan or Wiccan | Pentecostal Church of God | Pentecostal Holiness Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church in America | Progressive Baptist Convention | Reformed Church in America | Russian Orthodox | Seventh-day Adventist | Southern Baptist Convention | Spiritual but not religious | Spiritualist | Unitarian | United Church of Christ | United Methodist Church | United Pentecostal Church International | Unity Church | Wesleyan Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Sample size |
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| 2007 | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 3% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 5% | 1% | 3% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 4% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 6% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 3% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 4% | 1% | < 1% | 6% | 6% | < 1% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 3% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 15% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 10% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 9,026 |
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.
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are ages…
| Religious denomination | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 23% | 25% | 36% | 17% | 202 |
| Assemblies of God | 11% | 33% | 33% | 23% | 286 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 25% | 39% | 22% | 15% | 460 |
| Churches of Christ | 20% | 32% | 25% | 23% | 246 |
| Episcopal Church | 8% | 18% | 33% | 41% | 191 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 10% | 32% | 26% | 32% | 276 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 14% | 31% | 33% | 22% | 509 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 11% | 29% | 28% | 32% | 283 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 21% | 35% | 35% | 9% | 107 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 21% | 39% | 30% | 10% | 482 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 28% | 40% | 22% | 10% | 555 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 31% | 38% | 21% | 10% | 712 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 8% | 22% | 30% | 40% | 189 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 13% | 29% | 30% | 28% | 1,191 |
| United Methodist Church | 10% | 28% | 30% | 32% | 882 |
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.
Switch Display To: religious denomination among republicans and Republican leaners by age group
Generational cohort among republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
| Religious denomination | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 14% | 12% | 22% | 40% | 11% | 2% | 202 |
| Assemblies of God | 7% | 6% | 31% | 39% | 16% | 1% | 286 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 16% | 16% | 31% | 26% | 10% | 1% | 460 |
| Churches of Christ | 15% | 12% | 26% | 30% | 17% | 1% | 246 |
| Episcopal Church | 8% | 4% | 14% | 46% | 25% | 4% | 191 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 9% | 3% | 30% | 33% | 22% | 3% | 276 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 9% | 9% | 27% | 41% | 14% | < 1% | 509 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 9% | 5% | 26% | 34% | 24% | 2% | 283 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 13% | 18% | 24% | 39% | 5% | < 1% | 107 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 13% | 14% | 32% | 33% | 6% | < 1% | 482 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 18% | 18% | 31% | 25% | 7% | < 1% | 555 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 20% | 21% | 29% | 25% | 5% | < 1% | 712 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 6% | 4% | 20% | 41% | 27% | 3% | 189 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 7% | 9% | 26% | 37% | 19% | 1% | 1,191 |
| United Methodist Church | 7% | 7% | 24% | 37% | 21% | 3% | 882 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
| Religious denomination | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 48% | 52% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 46% | 54% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 48% | 52% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 43% | 57% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 54% | 46% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 51% | 49% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 55% | 45% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 53% | 47% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 45% | 55% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 51% | 49% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 59% | 41% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 68% | 32% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 49% | 51% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 52% | 48% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 50% | 50% | 889 |
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.
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Racial and ethnic composition among republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who identify as…
| Religious denomination | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 87% | 2% | 2% | 6% | 3% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 77% | < 1% | < 1% | 17% | 5% | 287 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 92% | < 1% | 1% | 6% | 2% | 462 |
| Churches of Christ | 84% | 2% | < 1% | 9% | 4% | 246 |
| Episcopal Church | 96% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 3% | 190 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 100% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 278 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 93% | < 1% | < 1% | 3% | 3% | 510 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 96% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 2% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 82% | 8% | < 1% | 6% | 4% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 82% | 2% | 3% | 9% | 3% | 480 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 72% | 7% | 3% | 13% | 5% | 552 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 78% | 4% | 6% | 9% | 3% | 709 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 93% | < 1% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 94% | 2% | < 1% | 2% | 2% | 1,201 |
| United Methodist Church | 97% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 885 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
| Religious denomination | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 5% | 4% | 91% | 203 |
| Assemblies of God | 13% | 6% | 81% | 286 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 4% | 7% | 90% | 465 |
| Churches of Christ | 2% | 6% | 92% | 247 |
| Episcopal Church | 5% | 8% | 88% | 191 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 3% | 9% | 88% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 2% | 5% | 93% | 515 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 1% | 6% | 93% | 288 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 2% | 6% | 93% | 108 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 6% | 9% | 85% | 480 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 10% | 10% | 80% | 558 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 11% | 9% | 80% | 710 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 8% | 3% | 89% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 2% | 2% | 96% | 1,200 |
| United Methodist Church | 3% | 4% | 93% | 886 |
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.
Income distribution among republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who have a household income of…
| Religious denomination | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 41% | 18% | 28% | 12% | 184 |
| Assemblies of God | 31% | 25% | 31% | 13% | 252 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 20% | 20% | 35% | 25% | 422 |
| Churches of Christ | 27% | 23% | 27% | 23% | 224 |
| Episcopal Church | 10% | 9% | 42% | 39% | 167 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 11% | 26% | 34% | 30% | 244 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 25% | 25% | 33% | 17% | 448 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 18% | 20% | 37% | 25% | 250 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 19% | 19% | 37% | 25% | 438 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 35% | 21% | 27% | 17% | 500 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 24% | 22% | 31% | 24% | 650 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 19% | 19% | 33% | 28% | 170 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 22% | 23% | 37% | 18% | 1,056 |
| United Methodist Church | 19% | 20% | 31% | 30% | 772 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who have completed…
| Religious denomination | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 57% | 30% | 9% | 4% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 45% | 35% | 15% | 5% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 23% | 41% | 25% | 11% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 39% | 40% | 11% | 10% | 249 |
| Episcopal Church | 23% | 29% | 26% | 22% | 191 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 32% | 35% | 21% | 12% | 279 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 42% | 36% | 16% | 6% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 30% | 36% | 22% | 12% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 35% | 37% | 14% | 13% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 30% | 35% | 24% | 12% | 485 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 55% | 29% | 12% | 4% | 560 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 41% | 35% | 15% | 9% | 720 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 25% | 29% | 31% | 15% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 41% | 37% | 16% | 6% | 1,201 |
| United Methodist Church | 30% | 33% | 24% | 12% | 886 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
| Religious denomination | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 52% | 2% | 15% | 9% | 21% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 67% | 1% | 15% | 6% | 10% | 287 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 71% | 2% | 5% | 4% | 18% | 464 |
| Churches of Christ | 59% | 3% | 10% | 9% | 19% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 61% | 5% | 14% | 5% | 14% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 67% | 3% | 8% | 8% | 13% | 279 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 69% | 3% | 12% | 5% | 11% | 515 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 64% | 2% | 7% | 9% | 17% | 288 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 63% | 2% | 10% | 2% | 23% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 68% | 3% | 9% | 2% | 17% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 45% | 12% | 13% | 5% | 25% | 561 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 47% | 9% | 11% | 2% | 31% | 718 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 65% | 1% | 13% | 10% | 12% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 68% | 2% | 10% | 8% | 11% | 1,206 |
| United Methodist Church | 62% | 4% | 11% | 11% | 11% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
| Religious denomination | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 29% | 71% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 34% | 66% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 43% | 57% | 466 |
| Churches of Christ | 34% | 66% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 15% | 85% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 28% | 72% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 28% | 72% | 515 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 23% | 77% | 287 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 36% | 64% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 40% | 60% | 483 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 35% | 65% | 559 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 24% | 76% | 718 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 18% | 82% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 27% | 73% | 1,205 |
| United Methodist Church | 23% | 77% | 888 |
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.
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who say they…
| Religious denomination | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 87% | 12% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 97% | 3% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 92% | 7% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 86% | 12% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 69% | 23% | 5% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 74% | 20% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 88% | 8% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 85% | 14% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 96% | 3% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 94% | 6% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 59% | 29% | 7% | < 1% | 3% | 2% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 19% | 30% | 15% | 1% | 28% | 7% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 69% | 24% | 3% | 3% | < 1% | 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 92% | 7% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 75% | 20% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who say religion is…
| Religious denomination | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 71% | 27% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 92% | 7% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 88% | 10% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 76% | 23% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 51% | 38% | 9% | 3% | < 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 59% | 34% | 7% | 1% | < 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 78% | 18% | 2% | < 1% | 1% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 71% | 27% | 2% | < 1% | < 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 82% | 14% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 87% | 11% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 36% | 64% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | < 1% | < 1% | 55% | 44% | 2% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 66% | 28% | 5% | 1% | < 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 84% | 15% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 65% | 28% | 6% | 1% | < 1% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who attend religious services…
| Religious denomination | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 38% | 49% | 12% | < 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 76% | 17% | 6% | < 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 85% | 10% | 4% | < 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 57% | 33% | 10% | < 1% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 26% | 54% | 21% | < 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 33% | 51% | 15% | < 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 61% | 27% | 12% | 1% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 52% | 39% | 9% | < 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 70% | 19% | 11% | < 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 73% | 20% | 7% | < 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 12% | 39% | 48% | < 1% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 1% | 19% | 80% | < 1% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 45% | 46% | 10% | < 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 63% | 28% | 9% | 1% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 45% | 40% | 15% | < 1% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who pray…
| Religious denomination | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 69% | 21% | 3% | 7% | < 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 89% | 9% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 90% | 5% | 2% | 2% | < 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 83% | 10% | 3% | 3% | < 1% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 46% | 24% | 11% | 18% | 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 60% | 25% | 6% | 8% | < 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 78% | 13% | 3% | 5% | 1% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 67% | 21% | 6% | 6% | < 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 87% | 11% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 86% | 9% | 2% | 3% | < 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 42% | 25% | 11% | 22% | < 1% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 9% | 9% | 6% | 75% | < 1% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 67% | 19% | 5% | 8% | 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 83% | 11% | 2% | 4% | 1% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 62% | 22% | 6% | 9% | 1% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who attend prayer group…
| Religious denomination | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 33% | 20% | 9% | 38% | < 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 63% | 12% | 7% | 18% | < 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 78% | 6% | 2% | 14% | < 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 45% | 16% | 8% | 31% | < 1% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 11% | 6% | 9% | 73% | < 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 15% | 8% | 15% | 61% | 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 45% | 14% | 8% | 33% | 1% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 26% | 20% | 7% | 47% | 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 53% | 15% | 7% | 25% | < 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 54% | 14% | 11% | 21% | < 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 11% | 5% | 6% | 78% | < 1% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 1% | 2% | 3% | 94% | < 1% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 26% | 14% | 11% | 49% | < 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 49% | 13% | 10% | 28% | < 1% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 26% | 12% | 11% | 51% | < 1% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who meditate…
| Religious denomination | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 37% | 10% | 2% | 50% | 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 62% | 5% | 2% | 29% | 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 63% | 10% | 1% | 25% | 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 44% | 7% | 1% | 47% | 1% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 37% | 10% | 4% | 48% | 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 32% | 9% | 4% | 53% | 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 44% | 5% | 2% | 47% | 2% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 42% | 6% | 3% | 47% | 2% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 62% | 8% | 2% | 26% | 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 52% | 6% | 4% | 36% | 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 27% | 9% | 4% | 58% | 2% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 15% | 12% | 4% | 69% | < 1% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 36% | 6% | 5% | 52% | 2% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 47% | 5% | 2% | 43% | 2% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 39% | 9% | 4% | 47% | 1% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Religious denomination | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 66% | 13% | 10% | 10% | < 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 87% | 7% | 6% | 1% | < 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 86% | 7% | 2% | 4% | 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 74% | 14% | 6% | 6% | 1% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 45% | 27% | 11% | 16% | 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 59% | 18% | 11% | 11% | < 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 72% | 12% | 9% | 6% | 1% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 68% | 18% | 7% | 7% | 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 88% | 5% | 7% | 1% | < 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 80% | 12% | 6% | 3% | < 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 44% | 16% | 12% | 27% | 1% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 30% | 15% | 11% | 42% | 1% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 63% | 15% | 10% | 9% | 2% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 79% | 10% | 4% | 6% | 1% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 65% | 19% | 8% | 8% | 1% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Religious denomination | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 37% | 18% | 17% | 28% | < 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 52% | 15% | 9% | 21% | 3% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 47% | 28% | 12% | 13% | < 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 48% | 19% | 12% | 19% | 2% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 35% | 25% | 12% | 27% | 2% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 45% | 20% | 10% | 23% | 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 47% | 18% | 9% | 24% | 2% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 41% | 17% | 13% | 26% | 3% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 65% | 19% | 4% | 13% | < 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 53% | 17% | 12% | 17% | < 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 45% | 13% | 13% | 28% | < 1% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 36% | 15% | 13% | 34% | 1% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 48% | 17% | 14% | 21% | < 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 42% | 15% | 13% | 27% | 2% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 39% | 17% | 16% | 27% | < 1% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Religious denomination | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 45% | 4% | 46% | 4% | 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 83% | < 1% | 14% | 2% | 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 74% | 3% | 20% | 1% | 2% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 62% | 6% | 29% | 3% | 1% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 19% | 16% | 57% | 7% | 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 36% | 6% | 52% | 4% | 2% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 63% | 4% | 30% | 1% | 3% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 49% | 6% | 40% | 4% | 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 73% | 3% | 22% | < 1% | 2% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 77% | 4% | 16% | 1% | 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 22% | 11% | 59% | 6% | 2% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 3% | 11% | 69% | 15% | 1% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 43% | 12% | 38% | 3% | 4% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 66% | 3% | 27% | 2% | 2% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 43% | 7% | 44% | 5% | 2% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who say…
| Religious denomination | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 46% | 53% | 1% | 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 66% | 32% | 2% | < 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 67% | 32% | 1% | < 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 57% | 43% | 1% | < 1% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 39% | 57% | 4% | < 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 39% | 61% | < 1% | < 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 60% | 37% | 1% | 1% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 53% | 46% | 1% | 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 58% | 40% | 1% | 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 75% | 23% | 1% | < 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 34% | 64% | 1% | 1% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 26% | 73% | 1% | 1% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 44% | 53% | 3% | < 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 60% | 38% | 2% | 1% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 45% | 53% | 1% | 1% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who read scripture…
| Religious denomination | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 48% | 18% | 5% | 28% | 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 84% | 7% | 2% | 7% | < 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 83% | 7% | 2% | 8% | 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 64% | 10% | 5% | 20% | 1% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 20% | 11% | 12% | 56% | < 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 27% | 12% | 17% | 44% | < 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 64% | 10% | 6% | 20% | < 1% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 38% | 20% | 10% | 32% | < 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 77% | 8% | 2% | 12% | 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 77% | 10% | 5% | 8% | < 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 21% | 11% | 8% | 60% | < 1% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 3% | 2% | 4% | 91% | < 1% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 40% | 15% | 8% | 37% | 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 67% | 12% | 6% | 15% | < 1% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 37% | 16% | 9% | 37% | < 1% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is…
| Religious denomination | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 53% | 30% | 3% | 10% | 5% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 75% | 18% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 30% | 60% | 5% | 3% | 2% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 50% | 37% | 4% | 7% | 2% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 15% | 39% | 1% | 39% | 7% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 19% | 49% | 2% | 25% | 6% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 61% | 26% | 3% | 7% | 2% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 44% | 40% | 3% | 9% | 3% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 60% | 29% | 7% | 4% | < 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 56% | 36% | 4% | 3% | 2% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 23% | 28% | 1% | 40% | 8% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 6% | 10% | 1% | 75% | 8% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 31% | 40% | 4% | 18% | 7% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 64% | 23% | 4% | 6% | 2% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 32% | 43% | 4% | 14% | 7% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who …in heaven
| Religious denomination | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 89% | 4% | 7% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 92% | 2% | 7% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 97% | 1% | 2% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 96% | 1% | 3% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 80% | 14% | 6% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 90% | 4% | 6% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 88% | 6% | 6% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 89% | 5% | 6% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 85% | 8% | 7% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 82% | 9% | 9% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 75% | 17% | 7% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 36% | 51% | 12% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 84% | 6% | 10% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 87% | 5% | 8% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 88% | 6% | 6% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who …in hell
| Religious denomination | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 85% | 11% | 4% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 91% | 5% | 4% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 66% | 28% | 6% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 91% | 4% | 5% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 50% | 33% | 16% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 63% | 28% | 9% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 87% | 7% | 5% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 79% | 14% | 7% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 87% | 8% | 6% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 87% | 5% | 8% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 59% | 33% | 8% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 24% | 66% | 11% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 64% | 26% | 10% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 86% | 7% | 7% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 69% | 21% | 10% | 889 |
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.
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Political ideology among republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
| Religious denomination | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 57% | 34% | 8% | 2% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 81% | 12% | 6% | 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 73% | 23% | 2% | 2% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 66% | 23% | 6% | 5% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 63% | 30% | 7% | < 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 58% | 36% | 5% | 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 71% | 22% | 6% | 2% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 71% | 27% | 1% | < 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 77% | 19% | 4% | 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 78% | 19% | 2% | < 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 42% | 37% | 17% | 4% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 39% | 45% | 11% | 4% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 66% | 29% | 3% | 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 78% | 16% | 4% | 3% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 64% | 32% | 3% | 2% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who would rather have…
| Religious denomination | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 64% | 33% | < 1% | 3% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 78% | 19% | 2% | 2% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 88% | 10% | 1% | 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 79% | 16% | 3% | 2% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 89% | 8% | < 1% | 3% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 90% | 9% | 1% | < 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 81% | 15% | 2% | 2% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 89% | 9% | 1% | < 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 79% | 15% | 2% | 4% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 90% | 8% | 1% | 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 66% | 32% | 1% | 2% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 76% | 22% | 1% | 1% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 86% | 11% | 1% | 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 83% | 14% | 2% | 1% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 84% | 12% | 2% | 3% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who say government aid to the poor…
| Religious denomination | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 58% | 35% | 5% | 2% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 69% | 26% | 2% | 3% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 75% | 20% | 4% | 1% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 64% | 31% | 3% | 2% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 68% | 26% | 4% | 2% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 71% | 22% | 5% | 2% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 75% | 19% | 4% | 1% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 78% | 19% | 2% | 1% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 82% | 13% | 5% | < 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 75% | 20% | 4% | 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 60% | 35% | 3% | 2% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 70% | 25% | 4% | 1% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 65% | 29% | 4% | 3% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 75% | 21% | 3% | 1% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 71% | 25% | 2% | 2% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who say abortion should be…
| Religious denomination | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 43% | 55% | 2% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 18% | 81% | 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 17% | 81% | 2% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 26% | 72% | 2% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 67% | 32% | 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 48% | 48% | 3% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 22% | 75% | 3% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 34% | 63% | 3% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 21% | 79% | 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 12% | 88% | 1% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 50% | 43% | 7% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 69% | 27% | 4% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 47% | 50% | 3% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 22% | 74% | 3% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 48% | 47% | 5% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who say homosexuality…
| Religious denomination | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 47% | 47% | 4% | 2% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 17% | 80% | 3% | 1% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 31% | 64% | 4% | 2% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 28% | 65% | 4% | 2% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 71% | 22% | 6% | < 1% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 65% | 28% | 3% | 3% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 27% | 65% | 3% | 5% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 46% | 46% | 4% | 4% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 27% | 68% | 2% | 3% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 27% | 67% | 3% | 4% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 65% | 28% | 4% | 3% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 75% | 17% | 4% | 3% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 50% | 39% | 7% | 4% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 23% | 72% | 4% | 2% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 51% | 40% | 5% | 3% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who …same-sex marriage
| Religious denomination | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 39% | 56% | 6% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 11% | 86% | 3% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 16% | 79% | 5% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 23% | 73% | 4% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 56% | 38% | 6% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 51% | 40% | 9% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 19% | 75% | 6% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 34% | 60% | 6% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 20% | 77% | 3% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 19% | 77% | 4% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 55% | 37% | 8% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 69% | 23% | 8% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 37% | 56% | 6% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 14% | 81% | 5% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 35% | 56% | 9% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who say…
| Religious denomination | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 52% | 45% | 2% | 1% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 58% | 37% | 3% | 2% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 63% | 33% | 3% | 2% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 61% | 36% | 1% | 2% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 57% | 38% | 3% | 2% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 54% | 45% | < 1% | 1% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 65% | 30% | 3% | 1% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 61% | 36% | 2% | 2% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 56% | 41% | 2% | 1% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 60% | 35% | 3% | 2% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 48% | 46% | 3% | 3% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 46% | 49% | 2% | 2% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 63% | 34% | 2% | 1% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 59% | 36% | 3% | 2% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 56% | 39% | 2% | 3% | 889 |
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious denomination
% of republicans and Republican leaners who say humans…
| Religious denomination | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Churches USA | 15% | 31% | 1% | 48% | 3% | 205 |
| Assemblies of God | 3% | 15% | 2% | 77% | 4% | 288 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 5% | 29% | 1% | 58% | 7% | 467 |
| Churches of Christ | 13% | 29% | 1% | 54% | 4% | 250 |
| Episcopal Church | 38% | 35% | 8% | 14% | 6% | 192 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) | 17% | 42% | 2% | 35% | 4% | 280 |
| Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) | 9% | 21% | 1% | 64% | 5% | 516 |
| Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | 16% | 35% | 2% | 45% | 2% | 289 |
| Nondenominational charismatic | 4% | 24% | 1% | 65% | 5% | 110 |
| Nondenominational evangelical | 2% | 20% | 1% | 75% | 3% | 486 |
| Nothing in particular (religion important) | 34% | 29% | 4% | 30% | 3% | 562 |
| Nothing in particular (religion not important) | 63% | 14% | 3% | 16% | 4% | 721 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | 23% | 33% | 2% | 37% | 6% | 194 |
| Southern Baptist Convention | 8% | 21% | 1% | 65% | 4% | 1,208 |
| United Methodist Church | 17% | 36% | 4% | 39% | 5% | 889 |
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.
