Belief in God among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
79%
13%
2%
1%
3%
1%
130
2007
87%
8%
1%
< 1%
2%
3%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
77%
15%
4%
4%
< 1%
130
2007
77%
13%
5%
4%
1%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
52%
28%
20%
< 1%
130
2007
61%
22%
17%
< 1%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
77%
9%
1%
13%
1%
130
2007
81%
9%
3%
7%
< 1%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
42%
15%
7%
36%
1%
130
2007
36%
10%
10%
43%
< 1%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
62%
5%
2%
31%
1%
130
2007
59%
1%
4%
34%
2%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
66%
13%
4%
13%
4%
130
2007
66%
14%
7%
11%
2%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
46%
11%
11%
30%
2%
130
2007
47%
12%
16%
21%
3%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
2014
52%
6%
36%
5%
1%
130
2007
47%
5%
43%
3%
2%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
38%
60%
< 1%
2%
130
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 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
59%
9%
5%
25%
2%
130
2007
55%
12%
7%
25%
1%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
55%
19%
2%
19%
5%
130
2007
53%
25%
2%
15%
5%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana who …in heaven
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
10%
12%
130
2007
82%
11%
8%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
65%
24%
12%
130
2007
75%
16%
9%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
41%
13%
46%
130
2007
41%
9%
50%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
23%
16%
6%
130
2007
53%
27%
18%
2%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
46%
2%
5%
130
2007
48%
38%
7%
7%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
49%
43%
6%
2%
130
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 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
43%
53%
4%
130
2007
39%
55%
6%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
49%
2%
4%
130
2007
34%
57%
5%
4%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
34%
58%
8%
130
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 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
55%
39%
2%
4%
130
2007
35%
55%
5%
5%
191
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana
% of 50-64 year olds who are in Louisiana 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
20%
26%
1%
47%
6%
130
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.