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Age distribution among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
24%
44%
24%
8%
242
Believe in God; fairly certain
30%
39%
26%
6%
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
14%
20%
33%
28%
5%
< 1%
242
Believe in God; fairly certain
17%
19%
33%
28%
3%
< 1%
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
42%
58%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
58%
42%
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
75%
5%
< 1%
12%
7%
240
Believe in God; fairly certain
85%
3%
1%
7%
4%
102
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
6%
11%
83%
241
Believe in God; fairly certain
9%
8%
83%
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.
Income distribution among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
23%
24%
31%
22%
209
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
28%
40%
21%
10%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
25%
36%
27%
13%
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.
Marital status among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
49%
6%
14%
4%
26%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
58%
10%
9%
1%
22%
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.
Parent of children under 18 among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
35%
65%
243
Believe in God; fairly certain
36%
64%
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
56%
34%
7%
2%
1%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
12%
62%
24%
2%
< 1%
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.
Attendance at religious services among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
28%
48%
23%
< 1%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
12%
49%
38%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of prayer among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
65%
19%
5%
10%
< 1%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
23%
31%
14%
32%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
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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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
18%
12%
9%
60%
< 1%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
6%
6%
11%
75%
1%
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.
Frequency of meditation among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition 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
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
42%
7%
6%
45%
1%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
23%
14%
7%
52%
3%
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.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
66%
17%
11%
7%
< 1%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
38%
27%
20%
14%
1%
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.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
51%
18%
9%
21%
1%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
46%
27%
14%
12%
< 1%
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.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition 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
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
33%
11%
47%
6%
3%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
8%
27%
60%
5%
< 1%
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.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition 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
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
37%
59%
2%
2%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
29%
69%
2%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of reading scripture among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
32%
20%
15%
34%
< 1%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
5%
18%
17%
59%
< 1%
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.
Interpreting scripture among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
18%
42%
4%
23%
13%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
1%
29%
2%
49%
18%
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.
Belief in Heaven among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
87%
7%
6%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
61%
30%
10%
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.
Belief in Hell among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
68%
22%
10%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
46%
48%
5%
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.
Party affiliation among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
46%
15%
39%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
41%
18%
41%
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.
Political ideology among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
36%
38%
18%
8%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
27%
37%
31%
4%
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.
Views about size of government among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
62%
30%
6%
2%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
53%
40%
2%
5%
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.
Views about government aid to the poor among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
57%
39%
2%
2%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
45%
48%
4%
3%
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.
Views about abortion among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
56%
41%
3%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
69%
29%
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.
Views about homosexuality among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
69%
23%
6%
3%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
81%
10%
6%
3%
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.
Views about same-sex marriage among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
61%
31%
9%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
80%
18%
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.
Views about environmental regulation among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
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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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
36%
58%
3%
3%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
34%
60%
4%
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.
Views about human evolution among nondenominational Protestants in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
18%
39%
4%
33%
5%
244
Believe in God; fairly certain
50%
27%
7%
11%
5%
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.