Age distribution among presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
6%
25%
36%
33%
187
2007
12%
28%
28%
32%
224
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
5%
5%
21%
43%
25%
2%
187
2007
< 1%
10%
17%
35%
25%
13%
224
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
40%
60%
192
2007
41%
59%
226
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Racial and ethnic composition among presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
85%
4%
6%
4%
1%
190
2007
91%
2%
2%
3%
1%
224
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
9%
4%
87%
191
2007
5%
7%
88%
225
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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%
15%
33%
26%
171
2007
17%
19%
36%
28%
187
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
29%
28%
24%
18%
190
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
65%
2%
12%
11%
10%
192
2007
62%
1%
7%
18%
13%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
21%
79%
192
2007
28%
72%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
87%
11%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
192
2007
91%
7%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
86%
13%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
192
2007
87%
9%
3%
< 1%
1%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
65%
25%
10%
< 1%
192
2007
79%
19%
3%
< 1%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
81%
15%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
192
2007
82%
13%
1%
3%
1%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
40%
16%
8%
36%
< 1%
192
2007
39%
22%
12%
27%
1%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
43%
9%
3%
44%
1%
192
2007
52%
8%
5%
32%
2%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
75%
13%
10%
3%
< 1%
192
2007
68%
10%
11%
9%
1%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
52%
16%
10%
20%
1%
192
2007
50%
16%
16%
15%
3%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
48%
49%
2%
1%
192
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
53%
19%
5%
23%
< 1%
192
2007
55%
16%
10%
18%
1%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
37%
47%
5%
7%
4%
192
2007
34%
48%
5%
8%
5%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
91%
3%
6%
192
2007
86%
6%
8%
226
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Belief in Hell among presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
72%
15%
13%
192
2007
72%
15%
13%
226
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Party affiliation among presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
52%
10%
38%
192
2007
60%
6%
35%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
46%
32%
17%
4%
192
2007
46%
41%
10%
4%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
65%
31%
1%
4%
192
2007
57%
32%
5%
7%
226
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Views about government aid to the poor among presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
43%
49%
5%
3%
192
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Views about abortion among presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
44%
50%
6%
192
2007
52%
44%
4%
226
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Views about homosexuality among presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
58%
34%
5%
3%
192
2007
43%
46%
7%
4%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
45%
10%
192
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Views about environmental regulation among presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
44%
53%
2%
1%
192
2007
29%
63%
2%
6%
226
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 presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of presbyterians in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
16%
36%
4%
39%
6%
192
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