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Age distribution among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Should be accepted
31%
29%
25%
15%
333
Should be discouraged
15%
26%
35%
24%
228
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Should be accepted
21%
17%
23%
28%
10%
1%
333
Should be discouraged
10%
8%
23%
43%
15%
2%
228
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
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Men
Women
Sample size
Should be accepted
42%
58%
339
Should be discouraged
51%
49%
231
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Racial and ethnic composition among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Should be accepted
75%
9%
1%
8%
6%
337
Should be discouraged
79%
5%
1%
10%
4%
227
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Should be accepted
3%
6%
91%
335
Should be discouraged
9%
4%
87%
228
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Should be accepted
48%
24%
19%
9%
308
Should be discouraged
55%
13%
23%
9%
191
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Should be accepted
56%
29%
10%
5%
338
Should be discouraged
68%
22%
6%
3%
231
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Should be accepted
36%
8%
16%
11%
29%
339
Should be discouraged
50%
5%
14%
12%
19%
230
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Should be accepted
33%
67%
339
Should be discouraged
28%
72%
231
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Belief in God among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Should be accepted
72%
25%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
339
Should be discouraged
83%
12%
3%
1%
1%
< 1%
231
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
57%
35%
7%
1%
1%
339
Should be discouraged
75%
21%
3%
1%
1%
231
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Attendance at religious services among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
Should be accepted
32%
43%
24%
< 1%
339
Should be discouraged
43%
40%
16%
1%
231
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
57%
25%
6%
12%
< 1%
339
Should be discouraged
71%
17%
4%
7%
1%
231
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
25%
12%
11%
52%
< 1%
339
Should be discouraged
35%
18%
6%
40%
1%
231
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
Should be accepted
32%
10%
4%
53%
< 1%
339
Should be discouraged
45%
7%
3%
44%
1%
231
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
Should be accepted
56%
17%
11%
15%
1%
339
Should be discouraged
64%
14%
5%
16%
1%
231
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
Should be accepted
39%
15%
13%
32%
1%
339
Should be discouraged
44%
17%
13%
24%
2%
231
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
29%
9%
54%
7%
< 1%
339
Should be discouraged
49%
4%
41%
5%
1%
231
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
Should be accepted
25%
72%
2%
2%
339
Should be discouraged
40%
58%
1%
2%
231
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Frequency of reading scripture among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
Should be accepted
34%
17%
9%
39%
1%
339
Should be discouraged
51%
14%
6%
28%
1%
231
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
Should be accepted
37%
34%
2%
22%
5%
339
Should be discouraged
58%
23%
5%
8%
6%
231
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
92%
5%
3%
339
Should be discouraged
87%
6%
7%
231
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
77%
18%
4%
339
Should be discouraged
83%
11%
6%
231
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.
Party affiliation among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Should be accepted
35%
18%
47%
339
Should be discouraged
51%
16%
33%
231
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 baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
33%
42%
20%
5%
339
Should be discouraged
54%
30%
10%
6%
231
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Views about size of government among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
40%
53%
3%
4%
339
Should be discouraged
53%
42%
2%
3%
231
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Views about government aid to the poor among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition 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
Should be accepted
38%
55%
4%
2%
339
Should be discouraged
53%
41%
3%
3%
231
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Views about abortion among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
59%
37%
4%
339
Should be discouraged
35%
61%
4%
231
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Views about same-sex marriage among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
74%
20%
6%
339
Should be discouraged
10%
88%
2%
231
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Views about environmental regulation among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
% of baptists in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
34%
62%
2%
2%
339
Should be discouraged
54%
42%
1%
3%
231
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Views about human evolution among baptists in the Mainline Tradition by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
29%
32%
3%
31%
4%
339
Should be discouraged
17%
23%
3%
53%
3%
231
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.