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Age distribution among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
16%
41%
31%
12%
784
Word of God; not everything taken literally
29%
42%
23%
6%
554
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
8%
15%
34%
34%
9%
< 1%
784
Word of God; not everything taken literally
20%
20%
31%
25%
4%
< 1%
554
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Men
Women
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
42%
58%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
45%
55%
562
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Racial and ethnic composition among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
70%
9%
2%
14%
5%
791
Word of God; not everything taken literally
74%
8%
3%
7%
7%
559
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Immigrant status among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
5%
10%
84%
788
Word of God; not everything taken literally
7%
8%
85%
559
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
27%
24%
33%
16%
720
Word of God; not everything taken literally
24%
21%
32%
23%
505
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
32%
42%
19%
7%
796
Word of God; not everything taken literally
29%
36%
23%
13%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
60%
3%
15%
4%
18%
798
Word of God; not everything taken literally
50%
6%
13%
4%
27%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
37%
63%
795
Word of God; not everything taken literally
41%
59%
557
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 God among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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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
Word of God; should be taken literally
97%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
88%
11%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
562
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Importance of religion in one's life among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
93%
6%
1%
1%
1%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
72%
22%
3%
3%
1%
562
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Attendance at religious services among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
76%
19%
5%
< 1%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
54%
33%
12%
< 1%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
92%
6%
1%
1%
1%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
75%
18%
4%
3%
1%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
58%
16%
8%
17%
< 1%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
35%
16%
12%
38%
< 1%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
57%
6%
3%
32%
2%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
45%
9%
6%
39%
1%
562
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
85%
9%
4%
1%
< 1%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
71%
16%
6%
6%
< 1%
562
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
53%
15%
11%
19%
2%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
49%
20%
11%
20%
< 1%
562
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
81%
2%
15%
1%
1%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
58%
8%
29%
2%
2%
562
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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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
Word of God; should be taken literally
67%
31%
1%
1%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
49%
50%
1%
< 1%
562
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Frequency of reading scripture among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
82%
8%
3%
6%
1%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
57%
17%
10%
15%
1%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
84%
7%
9%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
92%
5%
3%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
86%
6%
8%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
79%
13%
8%
562
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Party affiliation among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
65%
15%
20%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
60%
13%
27%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
65%
22%
8%
5%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
50%
37%
11%
2%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
72%
24%
3%
2%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
70%
25%
3%
3%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
62%
32%
4%
1%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
57%
37%
4%
1%
562
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Views about abortion among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
21%
76%
3%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
34%
64%
2%
562
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Views about homosexuality among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
24%
67%
4%
5%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
54%
39%
5%
2%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
17%
76%
7%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
43%
51%
6%
562
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 nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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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
Word of God; should be taken literally
51%
42%
3%
4%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
42%
56%
2%
1%
562
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Views about human evolution among nondenominational Protestants in the Evangelical Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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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
Word of God; should be taken literally
3%
15%
1%
77%
4%
799
Word of God; not everything taken literally
7%
37%
1%
51%
3%
562
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