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Age distribution among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
2%
28%
33%
37%
130
Bigger government; more services
18%
24%
35%
23%
109
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.
Generational cohort among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
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Smaller government; fewer services
< 1%
3%
27%
43%
24%
3%
130
Bigger government; more services
16%
5%
20%
44%
10%
4%
109
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.
Gender composition among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
41%
59%
133
Bigger government; more services
33%
67%
110
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Racial and ethnic composition among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
98%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
133
Bigger government; more services
80%
15%
< 1%
2%
3%
108
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.
Immigrant status among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
2%
5%
93%
133
Bigger government; more services
10%
11%
79%
107
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.
Income distribution among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
17%
19%
28%
37%
120
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.
Educational distribution among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
41%
16%
23%
21%
133
Bigger government; more services
29%
24%
19%
28%
110
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.
Marital status among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
73%
6%
9%
8%
5%
133
Bigger government; more services
53%
4%
11%
9%
23%
110
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.
Parent of children under 18 among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
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Smaller government; fewer services
27%
73%
132
Bigger government; more services
23%
77%
109
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Belief in God among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
56%
37%
3%
< 1%
2%
1%
133
Bigger government; more services
63%
31%
2%
1%
< 1%
3%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
50%
32%
14%
3%
1%
133
Bigger government; more services
59%
33%
5%
3%
< 1%
110
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
34%
43%
24%
< 1%
133
Bigger government; more services
38%
47%
15%
< 1%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
45%
28%
7%
18%
1%
133
Bigger government; more services
55%
21%
14%
9%
1%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
18%
5%
9%
67%
< 1%
133
Bigger government; more services
20%
18%
8%
54%
< 1%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
35%
10%
11%
44%
1%
133
Bigger government; more services
53%
8%
3%
33%
3%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
45%
26%
16%
13%
< 1%
133
Bigger government; more services
59%
15%
17%
6%
3%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
47%
20%
17%
15%
1%
133
Bigger government; more services
48%
19%
17%
16%
< 1%
110
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
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Smaller government; fewer services
16%
7%
68%
8%
< 1%
133
Bigger government; more services
20%
20%
49%
7%
4%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Smaller government; fewer services
29%
69%
2%
< 1%
133
Bigger government; more services
14%
84%
1%
1%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
18%
12%
17%
53%
< 1%
133
Bigger government; more services
30%
13%
10%
45%
2%
110
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Interpreting scripture among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
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Smaller government; fewer services
4%
45%
4%
38%
9%
133
Bigger government; more services
22%
24%
< 1%
42%
11%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
81%
15%
4%
133
Bigger government; more services
70%
21%
10%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
50%
45%
5%
133
Bigger government; more services
40%
49%
11%
110
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.
Party affiliation among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Smaller government; fewer services
51%
19%
31%
133
Bigger government; more services
15%
7%
78%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
35%
47%
15%
2%
133
Bigger government; more services
10%
34%
52%
4%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
60%
36%
2%
1%
133
Bigger government; more services
16%
75%
6%
2%
110
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 congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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Smaller government; fewer services
77%
21%
2%
133
Bigger government; more services
73%
19%
8%
110
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Views about homosexuality among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
78%
17%
1%
4%
133
Bigger government; more services
85%
15%
< 1%
< 1%
110
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Views about same-sex marriage among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Smaller government; fewer services
69%
26%
6%
133
Bigger government; more services
85%
10%
5%
110
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Views about environmental regulation among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
38%
62%
< 1%
< 1%
133
Bigger government; more services
17%
80%
2%
1%
110
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Views about human evolution among congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition by views about size of government
% of congregationalists in the Mainline Tradition who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
34%
22%
5%
35%
4%
133
Bigger government; more services
47%
28%
1%
20%
4%
110
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