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Age distribution among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
17%
30%
27%
26%
299
Common sense
23%
29%
29%
19%
172
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
10%
12%
25%
34%
18%
1%
299
Common sense
18%
13%
22%
33%
13%
2%
172
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
38%
62%
301
Common sense
41%
59%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
71%
17%
< 1%
9%
3%
298
Common sense
63%
16%
1%
15%
5%
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.
Immigrant status among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
5%
7%
88%
298
Common sense
6%
7%
87%
170
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical 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
Religion
32%
26%
25%
18%
259
Common sense
46%
19%
22%
13%
153
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
41%
37%
13%
9%
298
Common sense
59%
32%
5%
3%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
60%
2%
12%
9%
16%
301
Common sense
45%
8%
16%
10%
21%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
29%
71%
301
Common sense
34%
66%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical 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
Religion
96%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
301
Common sense
71%
22%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists 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
Religion
92%
7%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
301
Common sense
52%
44%
3%
2%
< 1%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists 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
Religion
71%
20%
8%
1%
301
Common sense
32%
48%
20%
< 1%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
88%
11%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
301
Common sense
63%
22%
6%
9%
1%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical 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
Religion
58%
16%
4%
22%
< 1%
301
Common sense
27%
10%
11%
53%
< 1%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists 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
Religion
49%
9%
2%
38%
2%
301
Common sense
32%
5%
4%
59%
< 1%
174
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists 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
Religion
84%
7%
5%
2%
2%
301
Common sense
58%
20%
7%
15%
< 1%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists 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
Religion
50%
17%
11%
19%
3%
301
Common sense
41%
12%
9%
36%
1%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical 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
Religion
56%
42%
2%
< 1%
301
Common sense
24%
72%
1%
3%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical 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
Religion
77%
10%
3%
8%
1%
301
Common sense
36%
11%
12%
40%
1%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical 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
Religion
64%
27%
4%
3%
2%
301
Common sense
35%
38%
3%
17%
7%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
96%
1%
3%
301
Common sense
85%
6%
9%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
92%
4%
3%
301
Common sense
77%
13%
10%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
59%
7%
34%
301
Common sense
39%
18%
43%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
63%
22%
9%
7%
301
Common sense
35%
39%
13%
13%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
64%
29%
3%
3%
301
Common sense
55%
40%
3%
3%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical 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
Religion
50%
44%
4%
2%
301
Common sense
48%
47%
3%
2%
174
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 abortion among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
26%
71%
2%
301
Common sense
42%
53%
5%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
23%
69%
5%
2%
301
Common sense
50%
44%
1%
5%
174
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
16%
80%
4%
301
Common sense
41%
49%
10%
174
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Views about environmental regulation among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical 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
Religion
55%
42%
< 1%
3%
301
Common sense
48%
46%
2%
4%
174
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 human evolution among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Religion
10%
25%
1%
59%
4%
301
Common sense
20%
31%
3%
40%
6%
174
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.