DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201412%31%33%24%2,951
200713%40%27%20%3,191
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20147%8%28%39%16%1%2,951
2007< 1%9%29%38%20%4%3,191
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201447%53%3,002
200747%53%3,236
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Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201488%2%1%7%3%2,966
200791%1%1%4%2%3,217
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Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20144%6%90%2,975
20074%4%92%3,231
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201427%23%34%16%2,601
200727%25%32%16%2,747
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Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201443%35%16%6%2,988
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201468%2%11%7%13%2,995
200768%2%11%9%10%3,222
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Parent of children under 18 among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201429%71%2,995
200737%63%3,232
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
201496%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,002
200797%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,236
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Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201492%7%1%< 1%< 1%3,002
200792%7%1%< 1%< 1%3,236
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Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201475%19%6%< 1%3,002
200776%17%7%1%3,236
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Frequency of prayer among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201489%8%1%1%< 1%3,002
200789%8%1%1%1%3,236
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201459%13%8%19%< 1%3,002
200755%13%8%23%< 1%3,236
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 Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201454%5%2%36%2%3,002
200752%5%2%37%3%3,236
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 Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
201485%8%3%3%1%3,002
200779%9%6%4%2%3,236
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 Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
201450%15%9%24%2%3,002
200744%14%10%28%4%3,236
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 Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201479%2%16%1%2%3,002
200771%2%24%1%2%3,236
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 Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201469%29%1%1%3,002
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Frequency of reading scripture among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201479%9%4%8%1%3,002
200775%9%4%11%1%3,236
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 Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201488%5%7%3,002
200784%7%9%3,236
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 Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201490%5%6%3,002
200789%5%6%3,236
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201480%14%4%2%3,002
200777%16%4%3%3,236
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Views about size of government among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201481%15%2%2%3,002
200762%31%3%5%3,236
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Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201473%22%3%2%3,002
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Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201416%82%2%3,002
200716%80%3%3,236
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 Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201417%76%3%3%3,002
200711%82%4%3%3,236
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 Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201411%85%4%3,002
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Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
201463%31%3%3%3,002
200743%47%4%5%3,236
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Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of Evangelical Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
20144%15%1%76%4%3,002
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