DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201420%40%27%13%183
200720%40%26%13%142
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201414%11%35%34%6%< 1%183
2007< 1%13%28%41%15%4%142
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Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201440%60%186
200744%56%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20142%94%< 1%3%1%186
20072%94%< 1%4%< 1%146
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%3%86%182
20076%4%90%145
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Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201436%26%27%10%174
200734%36%20%9%130
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201436%43%14%7%183
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201437%3%24%4%31%186
200738%3%17%7%34%146
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Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201435%65%184
200738%62%145
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201489%10%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%186
200788%11%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%146
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201484%14%1%1%< 1%186
200781%16%2%1%< 1%146
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201452%39%9%< 1%186
200757%36%7%< 1%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201475%19%3%2%1%186
200779%12%5%2%1%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%18%10%33%< 1%186
200747%16%11%25%1%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201452%12%5%31%< 1%186
200754%12%5%28%2%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201473%16%5%5%1%186
200766%18%9%6%1%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201449%6%37%6%1%186
200750%4%40%5%1%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201436%61%3%< 1%186
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%21%6%13%< 1%186
200763%18%7%12%< 1%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201454%30%3%7%5%186
200759%21%3%10%8%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201495%4%1%186
200789%4%8%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201484%12%3%186
200782%10%8%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201413%6%81%186
20076%14%80%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201440%31%25%4%186
200734%44%18%4%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201427%70%3%< 1%186
200720%74%5%1%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201433%65%2%1%186
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201464%33%3%186
200758%38%4%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201458%38%3%1%186
200740%54%1%5%146
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201447%50%3%186
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201411%39%2%47%1%186
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.