Religious tradition among adults in the Silent generation

% of adults in the Silent generation who are…

Survey yearBuddhistCatholicEvangelical ProtestantHinduHistorically Black ProtestantJehovah's WitnessJewishMainline ProtestantMormonMuslimOrthodox ChristianOther ChristianOther FaithsOther World ReligionsUnaffiliated (religious "nones")Don't knowSample size
2014< 1%24%30%< 1%5%1%2%22%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%11%< 1%5,989
20071%24%30%< 1%7%1%2%23%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%9%1%7,853
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who are ages…

Religious tradition18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Catholic< 1%< 1%< 1%100%1,361
Evangelical Protestant< 1%< 1%< 1%100%1,611
Historically Black Protestant< 1%< 1%< 1%100%249
Jewish< 1%< 1%< 1%100%195
Mainline Protestant< 1%< 1%< 1%100%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")< 1%< 1%< 1%100%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who are…

Religious traditionMenWomenSample size
Catholic41%59%1,361
Evangelical Protestant40%60%1,611
Historically Black Protestant36%64%249
Jewish48%52%195
Mainline Protestant40%60%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")57%43%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who identify as…

Religious traditionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Catholic80%2%1%16%1%1,351
Evangelical Protestant87%4%1%4%3%1,591
Historically Black Protestant4%92%< 1%3%1%247
Jewish96%< 1%< 1%3%1%194
Mainline Protestant95%2%1%1%2%1,466
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")86%5%< 1%6%2%720
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who are…

Religious traditionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Catholic17%18%65%1,350
Evangelical Protestant5%6%89%1,596
Historically Black Protestant4%< 1%96%239
Jewish10%42%49%194
Mainline Protestant4%6%90%1,469
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")10%14%76%719
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who have a household income of…

Religious traditionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Catholic42%26%23%10%1,090
Evangelical Protestant50%23%19%7%1,289
Historically Black Protestant58%23%12%7%206
Jewish17%18%34%32%151
Mainline Protestant38%24%25%14%1,195
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")36%21%26%17%616
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who have completed…

Religious traditionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Catholic54%25%12%9%1,358
Evangelical Protestant61%25%8%6%1,605
Historically Black Protestant65%26%4%6%248
Jewish22%26%21%30%195
Mainline Protestant43%26%17%14%1,473
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")42%20%18%20%729
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic55%2%8%30%4%1,359
Evangelical Protestant54%2%12%31%1%1,605
Historically Black Protestant32%< 1%29%33%5%247
Jewish71%6%7%16%1%195
Mainline Protestant55%2%11%30%3%1,472
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")54%4%16%21%5%729
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who are…

Religious traditionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Catholic2%98%1,358
Evangelical Protestant3%97%1,610
Historically Black Protestant9%91%249
Jewish4%96%195
Mainline Protestant2%98%1,477
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")2%98%728
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve 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
Catholic73%20%3%2%1%1%1,361
Evangelical Protestant89%9%1%1%< 1%1%1,611
Historically Black Protestant88%9%1%2%< 1%< 1%249
Jewish28%31%15%1%20%6%195
Mainline Protestant67%23%4%3%2%1%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%17%11%2%37%7%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic73%20%5%2%1%1,361
Evangelical Protestant84%13%2%1%1%1,611
Historically Black Protestant92%7%1%< 1%< 1%249
Jewish25%45%13%16%1%195
Mainline Protestant63%26%8%2%1%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")15%16%18%48%2%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who attend religious services…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic60%22%17%1%1,361
Evangelical Protestant65%20%14%1%1,611
Historically Black Protestant70%21%9%< 1%249
Jewish16%46%38%< 1%195
Mainline Protestant46%31%22%1%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%15%81%1%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic74%14%3%8%2%1,361
Evangelical Protestant81%11%3%4%1%1,611
Historically Black Protestant85%7%3%3%2%249
Jewish25%15%5%52%2%195
Mainline Protestant61%18%6%13%2%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%7%4%65%2%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who attend prayer group…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic21%6%11%61%1%1,361
Evangelical Protestant49%9%8%34%1%1,611
Historically Black Protestant58%11%8%19%4%249
Jewish11%6%12%71%< 1%195
Mainline Protestant25%9%10%56%1%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")6%1%3%90%1%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic56%8%4%30%2%1,361
Evangelical Protestant66%6%3%22%4%1,611
Historically Black Protestant76%6%4%12%2%249
Jewish28%9%4%58%2%195
Mainline Protestant53%11%4%30%3%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")31%7%6%55%2%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic68%11%6%13%2%1,361
Evangelical Protestant79%7%4%8%2%1,611
Historically Black Protestant77%8%4%8%3%249
Jewish31%20%18%29%3%195
Mainline Protestant62%13%8%14%3%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")37%11%8%40%4%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic42%12%12%31%3%1,361
Evangelical Protestant50%11%10%25%4%1,611
Historically Black Protestant52%9%11%24%3%249
Jewish36%15%18%30%2%195
Mainline Protestant43%14%14%25%4%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")40%12%11%34%2%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Catholic39%8%44%5%4%1,361
Evangelical Protestant61%4%31%2%3%1,611
Historically Black Protestant48%2%38%6%5%249
Jewish18%15%49%11%7%195
Mainline Protestant34%7%50%6%3%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%15%57%18%3%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic34%62%1%2%1,361
Evangelical Protestant48%48%2%2%1,611
Historically Black Protestant27%64%2%6%249
Jewish21%75%3%1%195
Mainline Protestant35%62%2%2%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%75%1%2%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic31%8%11%47%2%1,361
Evangelical Protestant68%9%5%17%2%1,611
Historically Black Protestant73%11%5%10%< 1%249
Jewish11%4%10%75%< 1%195
Mainline Protestant39%11%9%40%1%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%4%6%82%1%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord 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
Catholic27%38%6%20%9%1,361
Evangelical Protestant64%21%5%6%4%1,611
Historically Black Protestant72%14%4%4%6%249
Jewish9%20%< 1%58%13%195
Mainline Protestant27%34%4%23%11%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")10%8%1%73%8%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who …in heaven

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic86%7%6%1,361
Evangelical Protestant88%5%7%1,611
Historically Black Protestant91%4%5%249
Jewish30%60%10%195
Mainline Protestant76%13%10%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")24%63%12%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who …in hell

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic60%28%11%1,361
Evangelical Protestant81%11%8%1,611
Historically Black Protestant77%12%11%249
Jewish20%72%8%195
Mainline Protestant49%36%15%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")14%77%8%731
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who identify as…

Religious traditionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Catholic42%13%45%1,361
Evangelical Protestant60%11%28%1,611
Historically Black Protestant3%8%89%249
Jewish19%10%71%195
Mainline Protestant47%12%41%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%13%60%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Catholic47%33%16%4%1,361
Evangelical Protestant64%20%10%6%1,611
Historically Black Protestant35%31%24%9%249
Jewish16%29%52%3%195
Mainline Protestant43%36%17%5%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%32%38%8%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who would rather have…

Religious traditionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Catholic58%34%3%5%1,361
Evangelical Protestant69%23%2%5%1,611
Historically Black Protestant24%68%3%4%249
Jewish40%50%5%5%195
Mainline Protestant63%26%5%6%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")48%39%5%8%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who say government aid to the poor…

Religious traditionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic49%44%3%4%1,361
Evangelical Protestant59%33%4%4%1,611
Historically Black Protestant25%65%5%6%249
Jewish20%72%5%4%195
Mainline Protestant49%45%4%3%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")36%57%3%4%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who say abortion should be…

Religious traditionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Catholic38%54%8%1,361
Evangelical Protestant30%65%5%1,611
Historically Black Protestant43%46%10%249
Jewish87%10%4%195
Mainline Protestant60%34%6%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")74%21%5%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic56%34%5%6%1,361
Evangelical Protestant22%69%4%6%1,611
Historically Black Protestant36%54%4%7%249
Jewish86%11%2%1%195
Mainline Protestant56%34%5%4%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")72%21%5%3%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who …same-sex marriage

Religious traditionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Catholic40%49%12%1,361
Evangelical Protestant14%77%9%1,611
Historically Black Protestant24%69%7%249
Jewish81%13%6%195
Mainline Protestant44%45%11%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")63%26%11%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who say…

Religious traditionStricter 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
Catholic43%48%4%5%1,361
Evangelical Protestant53%35%3%8%1,611
Historically Black Protestant30%54%3%12%249
Jewish22%74%1%3%195
Mainline Protestant42%49%3%5%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")31%61%3%5%731
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 adults in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation who say humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Catholic20%29%6%36%10%1,361
Evangelical Protestant8%20%3%60%10%1,611
Historically Black Protestant13%14%2%57%14%249
Jewish69%7%6%13%5%195
Mainline Protestant25%29%5%32%9%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")60%12%6%16%6%731
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.