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.
Age distribution among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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Belief in Hell
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
11%
31%
31%
27%
1,046
Don't believe
7%
22%
28%
43%
509
Other/don't know
2%
31%
25%
42%
166
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Belief in Hell
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
7%
9%
26%
38%
18%
2%
1,046
Don't believe
5%
5%
19%
38%
29%
4%
509
Other/don't know
< 1%
8%
25%
29%
34%
5%
166
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Belief in Hell
Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
45%
55%
1,057
Don't believe
43%
57%
518
Other/don't know
41%
59%
171
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Belief in Hell
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
94%
2%
1%
2%
2%
1,049
Don't believe
95%
< 1%
1%
1%
2%
516
Other/don't know
93%
1%
4%
2%
1%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Belief in Hell
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
3%
3%
93%
1,050
Don't believe
5%
6%
89%
518
Other/don't know
5%
4%
91%
170
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who have a household income of…
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Belief in Hell
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Believe
25%
23%
31%
22%
929
Don't believe
21%
16%
31%
32%
445
Other/don't know
26%
17%
29%
28%
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.
Educational distribution among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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Belief in Hell
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
35%
33%
20%
11%
1,051
Don't believe
32%
24%
24%
19%
517
Other/don't know
31%
31%
22%
17%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Belief in Hell
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
61%
4%
12%
10%
12%
1,055
Don't believe
60%
4%
14%
12%
9%
514
Other/don't know
60%
7%
10%
18%
6%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Belief in Hell
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
26%
74%
1,055
Don't believe
20%
80%
518
Other/don't know
20%
80%
171
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 God among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
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Belief in Hell
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
Believe
79%
18%
2%
1%
< 1%
1%
1,057
Don't believe
49%
35%
9%
1%
4%
2%
518
Other/don't know
56%
33%
4%
5%
< 1%
2%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
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Belief in Hell
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
65%
28%
5%
1%
< 1%
1,057
Don't believe
44%
40%
11%
4%
1%
518
Other/don't know
57%
34%
8%
< 1%
1%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who attend religious services…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
47%
36%
17%
< 1%
1,057
Don't believe
32%
44%
25%
< 1%
518
Other/don't know
37%
47%
16%
< 1%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
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Belief in Hell
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
65%
21%
6%
8%
1%
1,057
Don't believe
49%
20%
8%
22%
1%
518
Other/don't know
59%
23%
7%
7%
4%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who attend prayer group…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
29%
11%
11%
48%
< 1%
1,057
Don't believe
13%
9%
10%
68%
< 1%
518
Other/don't know
15%
11%
11%
62%
1%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who meditate…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
39%
10%
4%
46%
2%
1,057
Don't believe
39%
11%
5%
42%
2%
518
Other/don't know
40%
10%
11%
38%
1%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
65%
17%
10%
7%
1%
1,057
Don't believe
52%
18%
11%
17%
2%
518
Other/don't know
52%
21%
9%
15%
3%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
40%
17%
15%
26%
1%
1,057
Don't believe
40%
14%
19%
25%
2%
518
Other/don't know
40%
13%
17%
28%
2%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Belief in Hell
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
42%
6%
46%
4%
1%
1,057
Don't believe
23%
14%
53%
8%
3%
518
Other/don't know
26%
10%
55%
3%
6%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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Belief in Hell
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
41%
57%
1%
1%
1,057
Don't believe
26%
72%
1%
1%
518
Other/don't know
30%
69%
1%
1%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
14%
10%
32%
1%
1,057
Don't believe
24%
11%
11%
54%
< 1%
518
Other/don't know
33%
14%
12%
41%
< 1%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
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Belief in Hell
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
Sample size
Believe
35%
44%
3%
12%
6%
1,057
Don't believe
10%
32%
2%
47%
9%
518
Other/don't know
15%
42%
5%
17%
20%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
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Belief in Hell
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
97%
2%
1%
1,057
Don't believe
64%
27%
9%
518
Other/don't know
63%
4%
33%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Belief in Hell
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
58%
11%
32%
1,057
Don't believe
43%
10%
47%
518
Other/don't know
53%
17%
31%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Belief in Hell
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
51%
36%
10%
3%
1,057
Don't believe
33%
42%
23%
2%
518
Other/don't know
40%
42%
15%
4%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
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Belief in Hell
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
69%
26%
2%
3%
1,057
Don't believe
63%
30%
3%
3%
518
Other/don't know
59%
27%
6%
8%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
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Belief in Hell
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
59%
37%
3%
1%
1,057
Don't believe
44%
53%
2%
1%
518
Other/don't know
45%
45%
4%
6%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Belief in Hell
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
53%
44%
3%
1,057
Don't believe
74%
22%
4%
518
Other/don't know
53%
38%
9%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Belief in Hell
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
54%
38%
4%
3%
1,057
Don't believe
75%
19%
3%
3%
518
Other/don't know
58%
29%
7%
6%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in Hell
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
41%
50%
8%
1,057
Don't believe
67%
27%
7%
518
Other/don't know
49%
39%
12%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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Belief in Hell
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
Believe
48%
48%
2%
2%
1,057
Don't believe
34%
61%
2%
2%
518
Other/don't know
32%
60%
3%
5%
171
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by belief in hell
% of methodists 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
Believe
18%
35%
3%
39%
5%
1,057
Don't believe
38%
29%
4%
24%
5%
518
Other/don't know
20%
33%
14%
22%
12%
171
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.