DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201413%38%31%17%608
200722%38%26%14%600
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Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201410%9%32%36%12%1%608
2007< 1%17%27%38%15%4%600
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Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201441%59%619
200735%65%615
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20142%94%< 1%4%1%617
20072%93%< 1%4%1%614
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Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20148%3%88%609
20074%3%93%608
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Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201454%22%16%7%559
200747%27%18%8%519
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201455%30%9%5%614
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201436%3%20%9%32%616
200734%6%16%11%33%613
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Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201429%71%615
200739%61%613
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201493%6%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%619
200794%4%< 1%1%1%1%615
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201494%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%619
200792%8%1%< 1%< 1%615
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%28%8%< 1%619
200769%22%8%< 1%615
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Frequency of prayer among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201482%12%3%3%< 1%619
200789%7%1%2%1%615
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201453%15%10%21%1%619
200754%13%8%24%1%615
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Frequency of meditation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%7%3%29%2%619
200763%4%3%29%1%615
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201479%10%5%6%1%619
200774%10%7%7%3%615
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%17%9%32%2%619
200736%14%12%35%3%615
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201458%5%32%4%1%619
200755%4%37%3%1%615
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%65%1%1%619
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Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201467%12%7%13%1%619
200768%13%5%14%1%615
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201495%3%2%619
200795%1%3%615
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Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201489%7%4%619
200790%5%5%615
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201411%8%82%619
200711%10%79%615
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Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201441%30%23%6%619
200742%35%19%4%615
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201420%76%2%2%619
200717%76%3%4%615
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201425%72%2%1%619
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Views about abortion among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201449%46%5%619
200743%51%6%615
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201445%47%4%3%619
200731%57%5%6%615
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201431%61%8%619
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Views about human evolution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201411%30%2%53%4%619
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