DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201416%34%29%21%251
200715%44%31%10%350
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Generational cohort among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20147%13%31%38%11%2%251
2007< 1%12%30%44%12%2%350
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Gender composition among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201453%47%255
200752%48%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201490%2%2%4%2%252
200792%3%< 1%2%3%359
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20145%10%86%254
20075%6%89%362
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Income distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201412%13%40%34%234
200713%22%37%28%325
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201419%24%31%26%253
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Marital status among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201464%7%10%4%15%252
200763%6%9%5%16%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201427%73%255
200734%66%362
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201424%56%13%< 1%5%2%255
200744%44%7%1%2%3%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201414%48%32%6%< 1%255
200716%55%22%6%1%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20149%57%34%< 1%255
200714%56%31%< 1%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201418%29%18%35%< 1%255
200724%32%13%31%< 1%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20142%4%7%87%< 1%255
20073%4%6%87%< 1%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%14%9%58%< 1%255
200720%11%9%60%1%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201432%22%31%15%< 1%255
200724%18%38%18%1%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20147%21%60%12%1%255
20076%18%70%5%1%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201423%77%< 1%< 1%255
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20145%9%17%69%< 1%255
20073%10%15%72%< 1%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201461%31%9%255
200756%30%14%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201435%59%6%255
200732%53%15%363
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201430%15%55%255
200735%9%56%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201423%42%33%2%255
200718%51%30%2%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201458%38%2%1%255
200754%35%6%5%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201435%61%3%1%255
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201490%9%1%255
200782%16%3%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201484%11%3%2%255
200779%14%4%2%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201478%17%5%255
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say…

Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201432%65%2%2%255
200720%77%2%2%363
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 Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of Mainline Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201462%26%4%7%1%255
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.