DemographicInformation

Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201436%64%101
200740%60%101
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
2014< 1%100%< 1%< 1%< 1%101
2007< 1%97%< 1%3%< 1%101
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201438%30%20%12%100
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201438%4%25%6%27%101
200740%1%22%11%27%100
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention 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
201488%8%3%1%< 1%< 1%101
200791%9%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%101
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201483%15%2%< 1%< 1%101
200787%13%< 1%< 1%< 1%101
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201450%46%4%< 1%101
200761%31%8%< 1%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201484%12%3%< 1%1%101
200782%11%3%3%1%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201445%13%10%31%< 1%101
200737%21%16%24%1%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201467%7%6%21%< 1%101
200751%10%1%35%4%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention 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
201476%10%9%5%< 1%101
200759%18%11%10%1%101
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention 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
201433%26%13%27%< 1%101
200726%14%22%35%3%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201442%7%47%4%< 1%101
200747%6%45%2%< 1%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201418%81%1%< 1%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201459%22%5%14%< 1%101
200765%17%7%11%< 1%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201498%2%1%101
200794%2%4%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201485%10%5%101
200775%18%7%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
20149%8%83%101
20072%9%89%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201423%47%28%2%101
200716%55%24%5%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201428%66%3%3%101
200725%64%8%3%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201430%69%1%< 1%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201473%26%1%101
200765%27%8%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201463%30%6%< 1%101
200750%38%6%6%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201447%45%8%101
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention 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
201427%72%1%1%101
200725%68%2%4%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are National Baptist Convention 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
201421%37%2%37%3%101
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.