Age distribution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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2014
6%
28%
36%
29%
132
2007
16%
32%
25%
27%
173
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Generational cohort among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
4%
3%
28%
42%
18%
6%
132
2007
< 1%
10%
26%
33%
22%
9%
173
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
43%
57%
134
2007
42%
58%
176
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Racial and ethnic composition among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
97%
2%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
133
2007
94%
2%
< 1%
3%
1%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
6%
7%
86%
132
2007
9%
4%
87%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
26%
18%
36%
20%
118
2007
24%
16%
44%
16%
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.
Educational distribution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
28%
33%
22%
17%
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.
Marital status among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
70%
7%
9%
7%
8%
134
2007
59%
4%
8%
15%
15%
175
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
28%
72%
134
2007
33%
67%
176
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Belief in God among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
65%
26%
2%
1%
3%
3%
134
2007
70%
22%
3%
1%
2%
3%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
48%
35%
13%
2%
2%
134
2007
54%
31%
14%
2%
< 1%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
29%
47%
22%
1%
134
2007
37%
42%
21%
< 1%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
54%
26%
7%
12%
< 1%
134
2007
56%
24%
4%
16%
< 1%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
16%
5%
12%
66%
< 1%
134
2007
15%
9%
11%
65%
< 1%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
32%
7%
2%
57%
1%
134
2007
35%
7%
5%
50%
3%
176
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
58%
16%
15%
11%
1%
134
2007
43%
19%
15%
18%
6%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
41%
18%
10%
29%
2%
134
2007
38%
13%
16%
27%
5%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
34%
12%
44%
6%
3%
134
2007
20%
11%
62%
3%
4%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
28%
69%
3%
< 1%
134
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Frequency of reading scripture among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
23%
13%
20%
44%
< 1%
134
2007
25%
11%
10%
53%
1%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
17%
35%
2%
38%
7%
134
2007
20%
36%
3%
30%
11%
176
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Belief in Heaven among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
75%
13%
11%
134
2007
78%
12%
10%
176
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Belief in Hell among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
29%
13%
134
2007
53%
32%
15%
176
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Party affiliation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
54%
10%
35%
134
2007
41%
14%
44%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
34%
44%
19%
3%
134
2007
39%
40%
17%
4%
176
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Views about size of government among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
65%
29%
3%
3%
134
2007
53%
38%
5%
5%
176
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
49%
46%
5%
1%
134
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Views about abortion among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
77%
21%
2%
134
2007
71%
22%
8%
176
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Views about homosexuality among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
70%
23%
1%
7%
134
2007
63%
25%
7%
4%
176
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Views about same-sex marriage among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
56%
31%
13%
134
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Views about environmental regulation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
42%
53%
2%
3%
134
2007
26%
66%
1%
7%
176
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Views about human evolution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are in the South 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
27%
39%
4%
26%
5%
134
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