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Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
37%
29%
17%
1,390
Once or twice a month
34%
32%
26%
9%
205
Several times a year
29%
37%
26%
9%
124
Seldom/never
19%
36%
32%
14%
135
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
13%
31%
34%
10%
1%
1,390
Once or twice a month
21%
15%
29%
27%
6%
1%
205
Several times a year
21%
15%
30%
28%
6%
< 1%
124
Seldom/never
12%
15%
27%
34%
11%
1%
135
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
62%
1,423
Once or twice a month
43%
57%
210
Several times a year
50%
50%
127
Seldom/never
59%
41%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who identify as…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
2%
94%
< 1%
3%
1%
1,421
Once or twice a month
2%
93%
< 1%
4%
< 1%
209
Several times a year
1%
91%
< 1%
6%
2%
127
Seldom/never
< 1%
99%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
8%
3%
90%
1,400
Once or twice a month
6%
4%
90%
200
Several times a year
2%
9%
89%
124
Seldom/never
2%
5%
93%
133
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
23%
18%
8%
1,271
Once or twice a month
55%
23%
14%
8%
188
Several times a year
55%
14%
18%
14%
115
Seldom/never
65%
18%
13%
4%
119
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
34%
10%
6%
1,413
Once or twice a month
51%
36%
8%
4%
209
Several times a year
59%
26%
8%
7%
127
Seldom/never
61%
28%
9%
2%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
5%
19%
9%
33%
1,417
Once or twice a month
26%
9%
13%
5%
47%
210
Several times a year
24%
5%
19%
7%
45%
127
Seldom/never
19%
11%
24%
8%
39%
135
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
70%
1,415
Once or twice a month
35%
65%
210
Several times a year
31%
69%
127
Seldom/never
28%
72%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant 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
At least once a week
92%
7%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,423
Once or twice a month
84%
13%
1%
1%
1%
< 1%
210
Several times a year
80%
18%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
78%
14%
4%
1%
1%
1%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
90%
8%
1%
1%
< 1%
1,423
Once or twice a month
79%
19%
1%
1%
< 1%
210
Several times a year
68%
28%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
66%
26%
5%
1%
1%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who attend religious services…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
31%
7%
< 1%
1,423
Once or twice a month
37%
55%
7%
1%
210
Several times a year
22%
57%
21%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
30%
41%
28%
1%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
9%
2%
2%
1%
1,423
Once or twice a month
72%
20%
6%
2%
< 1%
210
Several times a year
59%
24%
7%
10%
2%
127
Seldom/never
66%
12%
5%
17%
< 1%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
14%
8%
24%
1%
1,423
Once or twice a month
21%
22%
12%
45%
< 1%
210
Several times a year
21%
12%
14%
53%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
18%
7%
10%
64%
1%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who meditate…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
7%
2%
26%
2%
1,423
Once or twice a month
39%
14%
4%
42%
1%
210
Several times a year
27%
11%
14%
47%
1%
127
Seldom/never
37%
3%
6%
52%
1%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
15%
8%
27%
2%
1,423
Once or twice a month
32%
25%
16%
26%
1%
210
Several times a year
18%
10%
32%
37%
2%
127
Seldom/never
24%
8%
9%
57%
3%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant 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
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
5%
37%
4%
2%
1,423
Once or twice a month
38%
8%
48%
4%
2%
210
Several times a year
28%
6%
53%
9%
3%
127
Seldom/never
31%
6%
56%
6%
1%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
At least once a week
31%
67%
1%
1%
1,423
Once or twice a month
24%
73%
2%
2%
210
Several times a year
27%
71%
1%
1%
127
Seldom/never
24%
74%
1%
1%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who read scripture…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
11%
6%
12%
1%
1,423
Once or twice a month
46%
25%
10%
19%
< 1%
210
Several times a year
22%
24%
20%
34%
< 1%
127
Seldom/never
29%
10%
8%
53%
< 1%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
At least once a week
63%
22%
3%
6%
6%
1,423
Once or twice a month
51%
29%
3%
11%
7%
210
Several times a year
47%
30%
3%
20%
1%
127
Seldom/never
53%
21%
1%
17%
9%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in heaven
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
94%
4%
3%
1,423
Once or twice a month
94%
3%
3%
210
Several times a year
89%
5%
6%
127
Seldom/never
90%
8%
2%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in hell
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
83%
11%
6%
1,423
Once or twice a month
80%
14%
6%
210
Several times a year
76%
16%
8%
127
Seldom/never
77%
15%
7%
136
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Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
10%
80%
1,423
Once or twice a month
12%
7%
81%
210
Several times a year
11%
6%
82%
127
Seldom/never
8%
11%
81%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
33%
24%
6%
1,423
Once or twice a month
37%
33%
27%
4%
210
Several times a year
31%
40%
24%
6%
127
Seldom/never
30%
30%
30%
11%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who would rather have…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
69%
3%
4%
1,423
Once or twice a month
23%
74%
2%
1%
210
Several times a year
22%
71%
1%
6%
127
Seldom/never
24%
70%
2%
4%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
27%
67%
4%
2%
1,423
Once or twice a month
31%
60%
7%
3%
210
Several times a year
23%
71%
4%
2%
127
Seldom/never
23%
68%
4%
4%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
45%
6%
1,423
Once or twice a month
60%
33%
7%
210
Several times a year
62%
29%
9%
127
Seldom/never
57%
40%
2%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
42%
6%
4%
1,423
Once or twice a month
62%
30%
5%
3%
210
Several times a year
52%
37%
7%
4%
127
Seldom/never
55%
35%
5%
5%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
54%
8%
1,423
Once or twice a month
45%
45%
10%
210
Several times a year
49%
43%
8%
127
Seldom/never
39%
50%
11%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say…
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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
At least once a week
35%
59%
2%
4%
1,423
Once or twice a month
39%
55%
3%
3%
210
Several times a year
37%
59%
1%
3%
127
Seldom/never
43%
51%
3%
3%
136
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant 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
At least once a week
14%
31%
3%
47%
5%
1,423
Once or twice a month
17%
37%
2%
38%
6%
210
Several times a year
27%
30%
4%
34%
6%
127
Seldom/never
23%
28%
2%
43%
4%
136
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.