DemographicInformation

Generational cohort among Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
2014< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%719
2007< 1%< 1%< 1%80%20%< 1%615
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201453%47%719
200754%46%615
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201490%3%1%3%3%708
200792%1%1%1%4%608
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20144%4%92%713
20074%3%93%612
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201427%20%26%27%645
200722%23%34%22%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.

Educational distribution among Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201448%27%16%9%718
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201468%2%16%7%7%719
200767%3%16%6%7%613
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201413%87%718
200712%88%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201478%18%3%1%1%< 1%719
200777%18%3%< 1%< 1%2%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201459%30%9%1%1%719
200753%34%9%3%1%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201430%45%25%1%719
200734%39%27%1%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%21%6%12%1%719
200754%20%6%18%2%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201417%10%9%63%1%719
200715%7%9%68%1%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201436%7%4%51%2%719
200738%8%5%46%2%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201458%14%10%16%2%719
200749%16%14%18%4%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201441%19%11%28%1%719
200739%13%18%27%3%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201437%7%50%4%2%719
200727%7%62%3%2%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201446%52%1%1%719
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201435%13%10%42%1%719
200727%13%9%49%2%615
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
201438%33%3%18%8%719
200730%36%3%22%9%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201485%8%7%719
200782%11%7%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201472%22%6%719
200762%26%12%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201465%15%20%719
200758%13%30%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201462%26%7%5%719
200753%37%7%3%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201478%19%1%2%719
200769%24%3%4%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201469%26%3%2%719
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201450%46%3%719
200756%38%6%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201447%44%7%3%719
200742%48%7%3%615
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201433%58%9%719
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 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
201419%35%3%39%4%719
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.