DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201441%29%20%10%282
200734%35%23%8%180
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201426%19%25%23%5%1%282
2007< 1%27%24%37%12%1%180
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201433%67%285
200735%65%184
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20143%90%< 1%6%1%285
20073%94%< 1%3%< 1%184
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20145%8%87%283
20071%2%97%181
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201437%23%27%12%266
200727%28%32%13%162
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201440%37%12%12%284
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201427%5%16%2%49%283
200730%5%17%8%41%183
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201432%68%284
200733%67%184
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201486%13%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%285
200783%17%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%184
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201473%22%3%2%< 1%285
200772%26%1%1%< 1%184
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%53%8%< 1%285
200743%46%11%< 1%184
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201475%16%5%3%< 1%285
200772%18%3%6%< 1%184
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201425%18%10%47%< 1%285
200730%10%13%47%< 1%184
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%15%5%40%< 1%285
200743%7%3%45%1%184
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201468%17%9%6%1%285
200757%15%14%13%< 1%184
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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201438%18%12%30%1%285
200737%15%16%31%2%184
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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201432%8%52%7%1%285
200731%9%55%3%2%184
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201424%76%< 1%< 1%285
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201446%21%9%24%< 1%285
200746%17%9%28%< 1%184
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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201494%5%1%285
200790%6%4%184
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201479%16%6%285
200771%18%10%184
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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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
20149%7%84%285
20077%12%82%184
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201425%42%30%3%285
200721%51%23%5%184
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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201428%69%2%2%285
200724%71%4%1%184
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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201428%68%4%< 1%285
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201474%24%2%285
200773%24%2%184
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 but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201476%19%4%285
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201435%65%< 1%1%285
200729%66%1%4%184
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
201420%43%3%33%1%285
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