Age distribution among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
19%
15%
33%
33%
1,767
2007
13%
21%
37%
29%
2,213
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
14%
8%
11%
42%
22%
3%
1,767
2007
< 1%
11%
12%
41%
27%
9%
2,213
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
44%
56%
1,808
2007
45%
55%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
87%
3%
2%
4%
4%
1,783
2007
92%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2,248
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
5%
8%
87%
1,790
2007
4%
6%
90%
2,266
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
30%
22%
27%
21%
1,543
2007
26%
22%
31%
20%
1,849
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
34%
31%
21%
14%
1,802
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
46%
5%
13%
12%
24%
1,800
2007
49%
4%
14%
14%
19%
2,264
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.
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate 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
2014
64%
27%
5%
1%
2%
1%
1,808
2007
72%
23%
3%
1%
1%
1%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
37%
10%
2%
1%
1,808
2007
50%
36%
11%
3%
< 1%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
31%
45%
24%
< 1%
1,808
2007
35%
40%
24%
1%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
24%
8%
16%
1%
1,808
2007
54%
22%
7%
15%
1%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
18%
9%
10%
63%
1%
1,808
2007
15%
9%
9%
66%
1%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
10%
5%
47%
2%
1,808
2007
38%
9%
6%
46%
2%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
18%
11%
15%
1%
1,808
2007
47%
16%
16%
18%
4%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
16%
17%
22%
2%
1,808
2007
38%
15%
18%
26%
3%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate 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
2014
25%
11%
55%
6%
3%
1,808
2007
21%
11%
59%
5%
4%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
25%
72%
2%
1%
1,808
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
28%
13%
11%
47%
1%
1,808
2007
26%
12%
11%
49%
1%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
38%
2%
30%
10%
1,808
2007
18%
36%
4%
31%
12%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
13%
8%
1,808
2007
76%
13%
11%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
56%
33%
11%
1,808
2007
51%
33%
16%
2,272
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.
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
37%
18%
45%
1,808
2007
35%
15%
50%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
32%
4%
5%
1,808
2007
53%
33%
6%
7%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
41%
52%
4%
3%
1,808
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Views about abortion among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
69%
27%
4%
1,808
2007
69%
25%
7%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
75%
18%
4%
3%
1,808
2007
61%
28%
6%
4%
2,272
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 Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
64%
28%
8%
1,808
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Views about environmental regulation among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate 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
2014
32%
64%
2%
2%
1,808
2007
24%
69%
4%
4%
2,272
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Views about human evolution among Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate
% of Mainline Protestants non-parents who are moderate 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
2014
30%
34%
7%
25%
4%
1,808
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