DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201418%27%30%25%612
200720%34%23%24%441
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 Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201415%8%22%36%18%1%612
2007< 1%18%24%30%18%9%441
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 adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201434%66%623
200734%66%453
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 adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201480%6%1%7%6%615
200783%3%3%8%3%452
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20148%6%86%617
20077%7%87%449
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 adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201429%17%31%23%537
200726%20%31%23%379
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201433%32%20%15%619
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 adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201456%4%11%9%20%620
200754%4%10%13%19%451
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201427%73%620
200733%67%452
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201484%15%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%623
200787%13%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201486%12%< 1%< 1%1%623
200782%18%< 1%< 1%< 1%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201487%11%2%< 1%623
200785%12%3%< 1%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201482%15%1%2%< 1%623
200781%16%2%1%< 1%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201454%12%3%31%1%623
200753%8%4%36%< 1%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201478%11%4%6%< 1%623
200771%15%8%5%2%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201454%18%13%14%1%623
200749%23%11%15%2%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201447%10%36%5%2%623
200740%9%42%5%4%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201429%68%1%1%623
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201471%14%5%10%< 1%623
200768%12%5%15%< 1%453
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 adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201432%41%3%15%9%623
200724%46%5%14%11%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201485%9%6%623
200781%9%10%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201467%23%10%623
200756%29%14%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201436%13%51%623
200732%11%57%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201426%44%27%3%623
200727%47%23%4%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201453%41%3%3%623
200741%46%6%7%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201441%56%2%2%623
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201461%35%4%623
200767%30%3%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201474%19%7%623
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 Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted who say…

Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201431%65%2%2%623
200722%72%3%3%453
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 attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of Mainline Protestants adults who attend prayer groups at least once a week who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201418%38%6%34%4%623
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.