DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201421%44%22%13%128
200727%37%23%13%134
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201412%13%39%26%9%1%128
2007< 1%18%28%39%13%3%134
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Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201443%57%140
200741%59%150
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20144%92%< 1%3%1%139
20073%87%< 1%9%1%148
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201421%3%77%135
200713%6%81%141
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Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201454%22%14%10%104
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201449%33%10%9%135
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201438%5%14%10%33%136
200734%7%16%9%34%146
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Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201431%69%138
200733%67%148
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean 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
201490%9%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%140
200788%6%< 1%< 1%< 1%5%150
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201488%7%2%2%< 1%140
200789%8%2%< 1%1%150
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%28%8%< 1%140
200761%28%11%< 1%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201484%6%5%3%3%140
200787%9%< 1%3%1%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201456%14%3%25%1%140
200755%4%10%30%1%150
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Frequency of meditation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%9%3%21%1%140
200763%2%2%30%3%150
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201443%10%11%31%5%140
200743%16%3%28%11%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201456%5%28%6%5%140
200743%4%40%4%9%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201430%66%3%1%140
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201472%7%9%12%< 1%140
200767%10%5%17%2%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean 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
201455%22%3%9%10%140
200761%17%7%5%10%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201492%4%4%140
200785%4%11%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201480%15%5%140
200777%12%11%150
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201430%25%19%27%140
200722%29%22%28%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201425%59%7%9%140
200718%66%6%10%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201431%59%7%3%140
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201436%56%8%140
200736%51%13%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201435%46%10%9%140
200732%47%9%13%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201429%59%12%140
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean 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
201432%55%3%10%140
200732%51%5%12%150
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing at least once a week who identify as no lean 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
201416%22%1%52%9%140
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.