DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201417%28%31%25%221
200715%32%26%28%185
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201413%12%20%37%17%2%221
2007< 1%14%19%33%27%7%185
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201461%39%224
200756%44%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201487%1%2%8%2%220
200789%2%1%4%5%187
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%6%88%224
20076%6%88%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201424%19%31%26%191
200726%29%26%19%149
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201442%27%22%9%224
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201457%6%10%6%20%224
200763%2%8%11%15%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201422%78%224
200734%66%190
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year 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
201476%21%< 1%< 1%< 1%2%224
200788%11%1%< 1%< 1%1%190
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201465%33%1%1%1%224
200768%28%2%1%1%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201430%68%1%< 1%224
200749%46%5%< 1%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%29%7%2%1%224
200759%30%8%2%1%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201436%9%9%42%4%224
200737%14%7%39%2%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year 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
201463%21%9%6%< 1%224
200757%18%17%6%3%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year 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
201444%14%23%17%3%224
200734%13%25%25%2%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201431%5%57%4%3%224
200732%11%54%3%1%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201447%52%< 1%1%224
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201426%25%31%16%1%224
200734%20%24%21%1%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year 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
201434%45%3%13%5%224
200738%41%3%11%8%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201489%6%5%224
200795%2%4%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201474%17%9%224
200775%13%12%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201470%12%17%224
200761%11%28%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201463%28%4%5%224
200752%36%10%2%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201485%12%< 1%3%224
200768%29%1%2%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201478%18%1%2%224
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201449%49%2%224
200746%51%4%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201446%44%3%6%224
200740%52%4%4%190
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201440%55%5%224
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 attend prayer group several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group several times a year 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%39%5%32%4%224
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.