DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
20147%27%34%33%224
20079%36%28%26%217
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20145%3%25%39%27%1%224
2007< 1%7%23%39%21%10%217
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Gender composition among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201455%45%228
200751%49%223
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201498%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%228
200797%1%< 1%2%< 1%223
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20142%6%92%227
20073%8%88%223
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201419%26%26%29%190
200723%22%37%18%188
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201437%34%17%12%227
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Marital status among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201467%8%5%10%10%226
200761%4%9%14%12%222
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201423%77%228
200727%73%223
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201473%21%2%< 1%1%3%228
200776%19%4%< 1%1%< 1%223
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201458%35%7%1%< 1%228
200758%36%6%1%< 1%223
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201429%55%16%< 1%228
200737%51%12%< 1%223
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%23%3%9%< 1%228
200754%22%9%13%2%223
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201414%9%13%64%< 1%228
200711%14%15%60%1%223
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201431%8%5%55%1%228
200732%11%1%52%3%223
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201456%19%10%15%1%228
200748%18%13%17%5%223
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201441%19%10%29%2%228
200727%14%19%34%5%223
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201432%4%57%5%2%228
200728%8%60%2%1%223
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201435%64%< 1%< 1%228
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201429%8%17%45%< 1%228
200725%18%10%44%2%223
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201426%42%2%24%6%228
200728%45%2%18%6%223
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201490%3%7%228
200787%5%9%223
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201460%31%9%228
200763%24%13%223
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201470%8%22%228
200760%10%30%223
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201454%36%7%3%228
200752%38%7%3%223
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201484%14%1%1%228
200767%24%3%6%223
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201476%22%1%< 1%228
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201456%42%2%228
200757%37%6%223
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201459%36%4%1%228
200748%43%6%4%223
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201449%46%5%228
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201418%34%3%41%4%228
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.