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Age distribution among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
21%
40%
29%
10%
1,437
Believe in God; fairly certain
26%
49%
18%
8%
115
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
12%
17%
32%
32%
7%
< 1%
1,437
Believe in God; fairly certain
13%
26%
36%
22%
3%
< 1%
115
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
44%
56%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
52%
48%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
72%
9%
3%
11%
5%
1,449
Believe in God; fairly certain
67%
10%
< 1%
11%
12%
115
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
6%
9%
85%
1,453
Believe in God; fairly certain
18%
3%
80%
115
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
26%
22%
33%
18%
1,307
Believe in God; fairly certain
23%
26%
26%
25%
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.
Educational distribution among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
30%
40%
20%
10%
1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain
29%
43%
20%
8%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
57%
4%
14%
4%
21%
1,465
Believe in God; fairly certain
41%
9%
19%
1%
30%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
39%
61%
1,456
Believe in God; fairly certain
31%
69%
117
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Importance of religion in one's life among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
85%
11%
1%
1%
1%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
35%
56%
5%
2%
1%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
67%
25%
8%
< 1%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
32%
46%
21%
< 1%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
87%
10%
1%
1%
< 1%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
42%
29%
11%
16%
2%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who attend prayer group…
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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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
49%
15%
10%
26%
1%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
13%
19%
11%
56%
< 1%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
53%
7%
4%
35%
2%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
33%
11%
8%
45%
3%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
81%
11%
5%
3%
1%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
46%
23%
14%
17%
< 1%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
51%
17%
11%
20%
2%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
56%
16%
10%
19%
< 1%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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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Believe in God; absolutely certain
71%
4%
21%
1%
2%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
32%
12%
49%
5%
2%
117
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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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Believe in God; absolutely certain
60%
39%
1%
1%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
34%
62%
2%
2%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
74%
11%
5%
9%
1%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
26%
23%
19%
32%
1%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
53%
34%
6%
4%
4%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
19%
50%
1%
23%
7%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
85%
7%
8%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
87%
6%
7%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
82%
9%
9%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
68%
23%
9%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
61%
16%
23%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
50%
15%
35%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
58%
27%
10%
4%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
25%
48%
19%
8%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
71%
23%
3%
3%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
62%
28%
5%
5%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
60%
34%
5%
1%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
50%
42%
4%
4%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
27%
70%
3%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
45%
50%
5%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
36%
55%
5%
4%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
67%
24%
4%
5%
117
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Views about same-sex marriage among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
27%
65%
7%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
59%
30%
12%
117
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Views about environmental regulation among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
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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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
47%
46%
3%
3%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
30%
64%
2%
5%
117
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by belief in God
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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 in God; absolutely certain
5%
23%
2%
66%
4%
1,468
Believe in God; fairly certain
28%
40%
1%
28%
3%
117
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