DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201416%34%29%20%1,253
200717%40%29%14%1,477
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Generational cohort among Mainline 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 Mainline 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
20149%14%28%37%12%1%1,253
2007< 1%13%30%39%15%3%1,477
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Gender composition among Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201446%54%1,273
200750%50%1,512
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201488%2%2%4%4%1,261
200794%1%1%2%2%1,491
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
20147%9%85%1,260
20075%6%89%1,507
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Income distribution among Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201420%14%32%35%1,148
200717%20%36%27%1,301
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201421%25%30%24%1,263
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Marital status among Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201457%7%12%5%19%1,268
200756%7%12%5%20%1,505
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201427%73%1,268
200731%69%1,507
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201437%43%12%1%5%2%1,273
200747%39%7%< 1%3%2%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201426%45%23%6%< 1%1,273
200724%45%22%8%1%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201417%48%35%< 1%1,273
200717%47%36%< 1%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201434%24%11%31%1%1,273
200734%27%9%29%1%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
20147%5%7%81%< 1%1,273
20075%6%6%83%< 1%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201432%14%6%48%< 1%1,273
200731%8%6%54%1%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201447%19%13%19%1%1,273
200736%16%19%27%2%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201449%19%17%15%< 1%1,273
200739%17%18%24%1%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
20149%19%59%11%2%1,273
20075%17%68%8%3%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201419%78%2%< 1%1,273
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201410%10%13%67%< 1%1,273
20078%9%10%72%1%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201458%31%11%1,273
200757%28%15%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201432%58%10%1,273
200733%55%12%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201420%14%66%1,273
200727%13%60%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201414%41%42%3%1,273
200717%48%33%3%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201445%47%6%2%1,273
200750%38%6%6%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201428%68%3%1%1,273
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201487%11%3%1,273
200783%13%3%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201491%6%2%1%1,273
200781%14%3%2%1,512
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201487%9%4%1,273
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 Mainline 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 Mainline 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
201460%24%7%8%2%1,273
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.