DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201413%26%34%27%1,597
200713%35%27%24%1,516
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Generational cohort among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20149%9%22%41%17%2%1,597
2007< 1%10%24%36%23%6%1,516
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201449%51%1,627
200748%52%1,550
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201487%3%1%5%4%1,605
200790%2%1%4%4%1,532
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20145%6%89%1,616
20074%5%91%1,545
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201432%21%26%21%1,381
200730%22%32%16%1,261
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201444%31%17%8%1,620
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Marital status among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201459%3%12%10%16%1,623
200760%5%12%11%12%1,544
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201424%76%1,624
200732%68%1,549
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

Importance of religion in one's life among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201470%26%3%1%< 1%1,627
200763%30%5%1%< 1%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%43%18%< 1%1,627
200741%40%19%< 1%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201468%21%5%6%1%1,627
200763%22%6%9%1%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201425%13%10%51%< 1%1,627
200720%10%11%58%1%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%8%4%46%2%1,627
200738%8%4%48%2%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201465%16%8%9%1%1,627
200755%16%13%13%3%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201443%16%12%27%2%1,627
200738%14%16%28%4%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201443%5%47%4%2%1,627
200732%7%55%3%3%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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%53%1%1%1,627
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201441%15%12%31%1%1,627
200734%13%11%41%1%1,550
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201439%40%4%11%6%1,627
200737%35%4%15%9%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201491%4%5%1,627
200786%6%7%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201475%18%8%1,627
200769%19%12%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201465%13%22%1,627
200756%14%31%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201460%28%8%4%1,627
200752%34%9%4%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201477%20%1%2%1,627
200759%34%3%4%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201468%27%3%2%1,627
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201445%52%3%1,627
200748%45%7%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201449%42%6%3%1,627
200741%49%6%4%1,550
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201438%54%8%1,627
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
201413%34%3%45%4%1,627
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.