Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201442%49%9%1,180
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages…

Views about same-sex marriage18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Strongly favor/favor30%33%26%11%484
Oppose/strongly oppose10%34%35%21%561
Don't know10%30%44%17%113
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Generational cohort among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Strongly favor/favor18%16%29%30%6%1%484
Oppose/strongly oppose7%8%29%40%14%1%561
Don't know6%8%26%53%8%< 1%113
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Gender composition among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageMenWomenSample size
Strongly favor/favor38%62%488
Oppose/strongly oppose38%62%571
Don't know51%49%121
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Racial and ethnic composition among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who identify as…

Views about same-sex marriageWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Strongly favor/favor< 1%97%< 1%3%< 1%488
Oppose/strongly oppose< 1%99%< 1%1%< 1%571
Don't know< 1%99%< 1%1%< 1%121
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Immigrant status among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Strongly favor/favor4%4%92%476
Oppose/strongly oppose4%1%95%558
Don't know< 1%2%98%119
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Income distribution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of…

Views about same-sex marriageLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Strongly favor/favor48%23%20%9%444
Oppose/strongly oppose62%19%13%6%512
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Educational distribution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have completed…

Views about same-sex marriageHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Strongly favor/favor54%30%10%6%488
Oppose/strongly oppose58%29%9%3%568
Don't know59%30%6%5%118
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Marital status among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Strongly favor/favor28%7%17%7%42%487
Oppose/strongly oppose28%7%22%12%32%570
Don't know33%5%16%14%32%118
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Parent of children under 18 among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageParentsNon-parentsSample size
Strongly favor/favor28%72%486
Oppose/strongly oppose27%73%570
Don't know27%73%120
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say they…

Views about same-sex marriageBelieve 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
Strongly favor/favor83%14%2%< 1%< 1%1%488
Oppose/strongly oppose92%6%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%571
Don't know85%12%1%1%< 1%1%121
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Importance of religion in one's life among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say religion is…

Views about same-sex marriageVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor78%19%2%< 1%< 1%488
Oppose/strongly oppose92%6%1%< 1%< 1%571
Don't know83%14%1%< 1%2%121
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Attendance at religious services among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who attend religious services…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor39%48%13%< 1%488
Oppose/strongly oppose59%32%9%< 1%571
Don't know41%47%7%5%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who pray…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor74%15%6%4%< 1%488
Oppose/strongly oppose81%13%2%3%1%571
Don't know79%4%6%8%2%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who attend prayer group…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor31%15%10%44%< 1%488
Oppose/strongly oppose52%15%10%22%1%571
Don't know31%17%9%40%3%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who meditate…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor44%10%4%41%2%488
Oppose/strongly oppose58%8%4%27%2%571
Don't know59%11%< 1%25%5%121
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor70%13%9%8%1%488
Oppose/strongly oppose75%10%6%9%< 1%571
Don't know61%17%8%9%5%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor42%15%12%30%1%488
Oppose/strongly oppose40%16%11%31%1%571
Don't know43%12%8%33%4%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about same-sex marriageReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor33%6%52%7%2%488
Oppose/strongly oppose54%6%36%3%2%571
Don't know45%4%44%< 1%7%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say…

Views about same-sex marriageThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor21%78%1%< 1%488
Oppose/strongly oppose29%69%1%1%571
Don't know28%70%1%1%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who read scripture…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor46%16%13%24%1%488
Oppose/strongly oppose69%13%4%14%1%571
Don't know56%13%9%19%3%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say the holy scripture is…

Views about same-sex marriageWord 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
Strongly favor/favor49%27%1%16%8%488
Oppose/strongly oppose71%18%2%4%5%571
Don't know57%15%10%8%9%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in heaven

Views about same-sex marriageBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor90%7%4%488
Oppose/strongly oppose95%2%3%571
Don't know95%1%4%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in hell

Views about same-sex marriageBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor73%20%7%488
Oppose/strongly oppose86%8%6%571
Don't know75%14%12%121
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who identify as…

Views about same-sex marriageRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Strongly favor/favor8%5%86%488
Oppose/strongly oppose10%8%82%571
Don't know5%13%81%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor30%37%28%4%488
Oppose/strongly oppose40%33%22%5%571
Don't know31%26%33%10%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who would rather have…

Views about same-sex marriageSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor23%73%1%3%488
Oppose/strongly oppose20%75%2%3%571
Don't know19%74%3%4%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say government aid to the poor…

Views about same-sex marriageDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor25%71%3%1%488
Oppose/strongly oppose26%70%2%2%571
Don't know23%60%13%4%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be…

Views about same-sex marriageLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor69%28%3%488
Oppose/strongly oppose48%47%6%571
Don't know44%37%20%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say homosexuality…

Views about same-sex marriageShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor86%8%4%2%488
Oppose/strongly oppose31%63%4%2%571
Don't know44%20%19%16%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say…

Views about same-sex marriageStricter 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
Strongly favor/favor31%66%1%2%488
Oppose/strongly oppose38%55%2%4%571
Don't know42%50%2%6%121
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say humans…

Views about same-sex marriageEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor21%37%2%37%3%488
Oppose/strongly oppose14%25%2%51%7%571
Don't know9%33%12%35%11%121
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.