DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201427%34%25%13%372
200720%38%30%12%419
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201414%20%28%30%8%1%372
2007< 1%14%27%43%12%3%419
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201452%48%376
200758%42%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201475%7%1%11%6%371
200782%4%2%7%4%421
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%7%83%370
20075%7%88%421
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201433%23%29%15%341
200730%17%36%17%378
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201435%40%15%10%376
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201441%10%15%6%28%375
200754%9%16%5%16%421
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%376
200728%72%423
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
201455%34%7%< 1%1%3%376
200755%34%6%1%3%2%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201435%50%11%4%< 1%376
200732%48%15%4%1%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%52%29%< 1%376
200720%50%30%< 1%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201454%23%6%17%< 1%376
200745%28%8%19%1%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201411%10%9%71%< 1%376
200711%5%8%76%< 1%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201441%8%4%45%1%376
200730%10%4%56%1%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
201454%17%11%17%1%376
200741%14%17%27%1%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
201452%17%14%17%< 1%376
200743%13%16%26%2%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201410%15%62%11%1%376
200711%15%66%7%1%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201425%74%1%< 1%376
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201427%13%12%48%< 1%376
200717%13%12%56%1%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201477%17%6%376
200771%18%10%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201458%36%6%376
200751%35%14%424
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201430%17%53%376
200725%15%60%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201418%44%35%4%376
200723%45%28%3%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201452%42%1%5%376
200746%45%5%4%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%63%2%1%376
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201470%29%2%376
200776%22%2%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201476%19%3%2%376
200767%28%2%3%424
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201470%23%7%376
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost 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
201435%35%4%22%4%376
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.