DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201429%42%23%6%554
200730%49%17%4%314
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Generational cohort among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201420%20%31%25%4%< 1%554
2007< 1%18%46%30%4%1%314
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Gender composition among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201445%55%562
200749%51%322
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201474%8%3%7%7%559
200773%9%4%10%3%320
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Immigrant status among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%8%85%559
20078%8%84%319
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Income distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201424%21%32%23%505
200722%15%44%20%289
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Educational distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201429%36%23%13%562
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Marital status among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201450%6%13%4%27%562
200760%8%8%3%21%319
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201441%59%557
200751%49%321
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201488%11%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%562
200789%11%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%322
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201472%22%3%3%1%562
200773%21%5%< 1%1%322
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Attendance at religious services among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201454%33%12%< 1%562
200754%34%12%< 1%322
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Frequency of prayer among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201475%18%4%3%1%562
200773%19%6%2%< 1%322
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201435%16%12%38%< 1%562
200729%16%10%45%< 1%322
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Frequency of meditation among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201445%9%6%39%1%562
200738%8%2%51%1%322
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201471%16%6%6%< 1%562
200767%13%12%8%1%322
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
201449%20%11%20%< 1%562
200740%19%12%26%3%322
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201458%8%29%2%2%562
200745%7%43%4%1%322
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201449%50%1%< 1%562
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201457%17%10%15%1%562
200755%14%7%24%< 1%322
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Belief in Heaven among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201492%5%3%562
200782%8%10%322
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Belief in Hell among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201479%13%8%562
200773%15%12%322
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201460%13%27%562
200754%15%31%322
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Political ideology among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201450%37%11%2%562
200739%44%12%5%322
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Views about size of government among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201470%25%3%3%562
200748%44%4%5%322
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201457%37%4%1%562
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Views about abortion among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201434%64%2%562
200740%57%3%322
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201454%39%5%2%562
200740%52%4%4%322
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201443%51%6%562
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) who say…

Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201442%56%2%1%562
200729%66%2%2%322
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Views about human evolution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) 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
20147%37%1%51%3%562
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