DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201422%33%34%11%119
200730%36%25%10%114
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201418%5%32%38%7%< 1%119
2007< 1%17%34%33%15%1%114
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20141%94%< 1%4%< 1%119
20075%90%< 1%4%1%115
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201414%4%82%116
20076%4%90%115
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Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201434%21%32%13%110
200729%34%27%10%103
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201448%38%11%3%119
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201444%1%19%5%31%119
200744%4%13%4%34%115
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Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201422%78%118
200737%63%114
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men 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
201487%11%1%< 1%1%< 1%119
200791%9%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%115
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201483%14%2%1%< 1%119
200782%15%1%1%1%115
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%47%6%< 1%119
200748%43%8%< 1%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201469%22%6%3%< 1%119
200778%11%6%5%< 1%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201430%20%14%36%< 1%119
200741%19%12%28%< 1%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201452%15%5%28%1%119
200753%13%5%29%1%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men 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
201459%27%7%7%< 1%119
200765%16%10%7%2%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201446%4%43%7%< 1%119
200744%4%45%6%< 1%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201437%61%2%< 1%119
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201449%26%9%16%< 1%119
200754%18%9%19%< 1%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men 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
201456%24%3%12%4%119
200758%23%3%9%7%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201494%4%2%119
200795%2%3%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201486%11%3%119
200787%11%3%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201416%6%78%119
200711%13%76%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201439%32%27%2%119
200739%38%18%5%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201431%67%2%1%119
200724%71%3%2%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201433%63%3%< 1%119
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201462%36%2%119
200748%50%3%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201443%44%11%2%119
200735%59%3%3%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201436%56%8%119
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men who say…

Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201430%67%1%1%119
200743%52%4%1%115
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are men 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%40%1%45%2%119
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.