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Age distribution among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
14%
41%
29%
16%
187
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Generational cohort among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
7%
16%
33%
32%
12%
1%
187
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Gender composition among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Men
Women
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
49%
51%
191
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Racial and ethnic composition among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
11%
82%
< 1%
6%
2%
189
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Immigrant status among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
19%
3%
78%
188
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Income distribution among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
52%
23%
15%
10%
173
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Educational distribution among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
50%
36%
7%
6%
189
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Marital status among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
46%
1%
18%
8%
27%
189
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Parent of children under 18 among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
36%
64%
190
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Belief in God among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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%
191
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Importance of religion in one's life among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
96%
4%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
191
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Attendance at religious services among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
82%
15%
3%
1%
191
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Frequency of prayer among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
90%
8%
1%
1%
< 1%
191
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
67%
9%
10%
13%
1%
191
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Frequency of meditation among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
72%
1%
4%
20%
3%
191
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
86%
9%
4%
2%
< 1%
191
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
46%
15%
12%
23%
5%
191
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
70%
1%
26%
1%
2%
191
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
36%
61%
2%
2%
191
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Frequency of reading scripture among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
80%
7%
4%
8%
1%
191
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Belief in Heaven among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
93%
4%
3%
191
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Belief in Hell among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
93%
1%
6%
191
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Party affiliation among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
18%
16%
67%
191
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Political ideology among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
47%
24%
22%
7%
191
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Views about size of government among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
32%
61%
3%
4%
191
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Views about government aid to the poor among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
37%
56%
4%
2%
191
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Views about abortion among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
28%
66%
6%
191
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Views about homosexuality among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
22%
69%
4%
5%
191
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Views about same-sex marriage among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
13%
81%
5%
191
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Views about environmental regulation among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
33%
55%
5%
8%
191
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Views about human evolution among pentecostals in the Historically Black Protestant 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
9%
26%
6%
56%
4%
191
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