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Age distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
12%
27%
34%
28%
1,431
Once or twice a month
19%
33%
29%
19%
184
Seldom/never
9%
27%
31%
33%
103
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
6%
9%
23%
41%
19%
2%
1,431
Once or twice a month
11%
10%
31%
34%
14%
< 1%
184
Seldom/never
5%
12%
19%
35%
28%
2%
103
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
54%
1,455
Once or twice a month
58%
42%
186
Seldom/never
69%
31%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
7%
< 1%
3%
5%
1,440
Once or twice a month
86%
6%
< 1%
4%
5%
185
Seldom/never
88%
5%
< 1%
3%
4%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
2%
2%
96%
1,443
Once or twice a month
4%
3%
93%
184
Seldom/never
1%
4%
94%
104
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
22%
32%
15%
1,264
Once or twice a month
33%
24%
24%
20%
167
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
35%
14%
6%
1,446
Once or twice a month
42%
40%
13%
6%
184
Seldom/never
60%
28%
8%
4%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
3%
12%
10%
12%
1,454
Once or twice a month
53%
5%
16%
8%
17%
186
Seldom/never
44%
2%
20%
15%
19%
104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
25%
75%
1,450
Once or twice a month
29%
71%
185
Seldom/never
24%
76%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say they…
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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
At least once a week
94%
5%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,455
Once or twice a month
84%
13%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
186
Seldom/never
49%
36%
8%
1%
3%
3%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
90%
9%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,455
Once or twice a month
58%
39%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
186
Seldom/never
32%
58%
6%
4%
< 1%
105
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
26%
9%
1%
1,455
Once or twice a month
40%
46%
14%
< 1%
186
Seldom/never
20%
36%
43%
< 1%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
90%
8%
1%
1%
1%
1,455
Once or twice a month
56%
24%
8%
11%
1%
186
Seldom/never
41%
23%
9%
26%
1%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
12%
10%
25%
1%
1,455
Once or twice a month
20%
18%
13%
49%
< 1%
186
Seldom/never
10%
5%
8%
77%
< 1%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
5%
2%
38%
2%
1,455
Once or twice a month
28%
13%
3%
55%
2%
186
Seldom/never
20%
4%
3%
72%
1%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
15%
10%
26%
2%
1,455
Once or twice a month
37%
17%
18%
28%
< 1%
186
Seldom/never
16%
9%
22%
51%
2%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
67%
3%
26%
2%
2%
1,455
Once or twice a month
46%
5%
46%
2%
1%
186
Seldom/never
20%
12%
63%
6%
< 1%
105
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
43%
2%
1%
1,455
Once or twice a month
39%
60%
1%
< 1%
186
Seldom/never
35%
60%
4%
1%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
11%
5%
11%
1%
1,455
Once or twice a month
39%
19%
13%
30%
< 1%
186
Seldom/never
14%
12%
6%
67%
1%
105
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Interpreting scripture among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
67%
21%
4%
5%
3%
1,455
Once or twice a month
44%
38%
5%
10%
3%
186
Seldom/never
34%
34%
1%
29%
2%
105
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
5%
7%
1,455
Once or twice a month
95%
2%
3%
186
Seldom/never
80%
11%
9%
105
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Belief in Hell among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
87%
6%
6%
1,455
Once or twice a month
89%
8%
3%
186
Seldom/never
68%
21%
12%
105
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Party affiliation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
9%
25%
1,455
Once or twice a month
59%
16%
25%
186
Seldom/never
59%
10%
31%
105
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Political ideology among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
21%
8%
3%
1,455
Once or twice a month
55%
25%
13%
6%
186
Seldom/never
51%
22%
18%
9%
105
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Views about size of government among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
24%
2%
3%
1,455
Once or twice a month
58%
33%
3%
5%
186
Seldom/never
70%
26%
3%
1%
105
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
32%
2%
2%
1,455
Once or twice a month
59%
37%
4%
< 1%
186
Seldom/never
50%
45%
2%
3%
105
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Views about abortion among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
69%
4%
1,455
Once or twice a month
37%
59%
4%
186
Seldom/never
48%
45%
7%
105
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
27%
67%
4%
3%
1,455
Once or twice a month
44%
48%
6%
2%
186
Seldom/never
37%
52%
8%
3%
105
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
75%
6%
1,455
Once or twice a month
36%
55%
8%
186
Seldom/never
33%
61%
5%
105
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
43%
3%
4%
1,455
Once or twice a month
47%
50%
3%
< 1%
186
Seldom/never
50%
44%
4%
2%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say humans…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
At least once a week
9%
22%
2%
61%
5%
1,455
Once or twice a month
21%
26%
3%
48%
2%
186
Seldom/never
25%
22%
2%
49%
2%
105
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.