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Age distribution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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Political ideology
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Conservative
8%
31%
31%
30%
307
Moderate
14%
33%
26%
27%
338
Liberal
18%
29%
33%
19%
178
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Political ideology
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Conservative
6%
3%
30%
36%
22%
3%
307
Moderate
9%
9%
28%
33%
18%
3%
338
Liberal
13%
9%
25%
40%
11%
1%
178
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Political ideology
Men
Women
Sample size
Conservative
58%
42%
313
Moderate
44%
56%
347
Liberal
36%
64%
182
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Political ideology
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Conservative
96%
< 1%
1%
1%
2%
311
Moderate
94%
2%
2%
1%
1%
338
Liberal
93%
2%
< 1%
1%
5%
180
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Immigrant status among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Political ideology
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Conservative
2%
7%
90%
313
Moderate
4%
9%
87%
343
Liberal
3%
7%
90%
181
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who have a household income of…
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Political ideology
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Conservative
18%
20%
36%
27%
270
Moderate
23%
22%
30%
25%
296
Liberal
22%
23%
30%
25%
162
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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Political ideology
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Conservative
43%
32%
17%
8%
313
Moderate
29%
33%
22%
16%
343
Liberal
36%
26%
21%
17%
182
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Marital status among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Political ideology
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Conservative
61%
4%
13%
10%
12%
313
Moderate
59%
7%
8%
9%
17%
345
Liberal
55%
2%
14%
5%
23%
182
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Political ideology
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Conservative
22%
78%
312
Moderate
29%
71%
347
Liberal
28%
72%
182
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
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Political ideology
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
Conservative
71%
23%
4%
1%
1%
< 1%
313
Moderate
58%
34%
3%
1%
2%
2%
347
Liberal
60%
34%
3%
< 1%
2%
1%
182
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Importance of religion in one's life among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
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Political ideology
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
51%
38%
7%
3%
1%
313
Moderate
46%
38%
15%
< 1%
< 1%
347
Liberal
40%
47%
11%
2%
< 1%
182
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Attendance at religious services among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who attend religious services…
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Political ideology
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
26%
50%
24%
< 1%
313
Moderate
27%
54%
20%
< 1%
347
Liberal
26%
48%
26%
< 1%
182
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Frequency of prayer among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
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Political ideology
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
51%
28%
6%
15%
< 1%
313
Moderate
46%
30%
8%
15%
1%
347
Liberal
46%
28%
9%
16%
< 1%
182
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who attend prayer group…
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Political ideology
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
16%
8%
10%
66%
< 1%
313
Moderate
13%
7%
10%
70%
< 1%
347
Liberal
8%
9%
9%
74%
< 1%
182
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Frequency of meditation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who meditate…
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Political ideology
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
34%
10%
3%
52%
1%
313
Moderate
26%
8%
7%
59%
1%
347
Liberal
30%
9%
4%
57%
1%
182
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Political ideology
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
50%
22%
12%
16%
1%
313
Moderate
53%
15%
14%
17%
< 1%
347
Liberal
52%
22%
14%
12%
< 1%
182
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Political ideology
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
42%
17%
12%
28%
2%
313
Moderate
37%
19%
15%
27%
1%
347
Liberal
43%
21%
10%
26%
< 1%
182
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Political ideology
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
35%
6%
55%
4%
1%
313
Moderate
24%
8%
59%
6%
3%
347
Liberal
20%
13%
55%
7%
5%
182
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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Political ideology
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
Conservative
36%
63%
< 1%
1%
313
Moderate
27%
69%
2%
1%
347
Liberal
20%
79%
1%
< 1%
182
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…
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Political ideology
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
24%
12%
17%
46%
< 1%
313
Moderate
19%
12%
14%
56%
< 1%
347
Liberal
16%
17%
17%
51%
< 1%
182
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
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Political ideology
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
Conservative
21%
45%
2%
25%
8%
313
Moderate
18%
39%
2%
34%
8%
347
Liberal
11%
36%
< 1%
42%
12%
182
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
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Political ideology
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Conservative
86%
6%
7%
313
Moderate
78%
12%
9%
347
Liberal
77%
12%
11%
182
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
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Political ideology
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Conservative
64%
24%
12%
313
Moderate
54%
34%
12%
347
Liberal
57%
33%
10%
182
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Party affiliation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Political ideology
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Conservative
78%
10%
13%
313
Moderate
35%
17%
48%
347
Liberal
11%
11%
78%
182
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Views about size of government among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
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Political ideology
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
85%
11%
2%
2%
313
Moderate
59%
30%
7%
4%
347
Liberal
36%
56%
5%
3%
182
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Views about government aid to the poor among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
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Political ideology
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
70%
24%
4%
2%
313
Moderate
42%
51%
6%
1%
347
Liberal
24%
70%
3%
2%
182
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Views about abortion among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Political ideology
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
46%
51%
4%
313
Moderate
74%
24%
2%
347
Liberal
78%
20%
2%
182
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Views about homosexuality among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Political ideology
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
56%
35%
7%
2%
313
Moderate
80%
16%
2%
2%
347
Liberal
79%
16%
5%
1%
182
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Views about same-sex marriage among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Political ideology
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
44%
47%
9%
313
Moderate
72%
22%
6%
347
Liberal
80%
14%
6%
182
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Views about environmental regulation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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Political ideology
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
Conservative
57%
40%
1%
1%
313
Moderate
30%
65%
2%
3%
347
Liberal
13%
84%
2%
1%
182
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Views about human evolution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by political ideology
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
21%
36%
3%
35%
4%
313
Moderate
31%
38%
3%
24%
5%
347
Liberal
37%
37%
4%
18%
3%
182
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.