DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201430%32%23%16%151
200723%38%26%13%144
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201417%18%26%27%12%< 1%151
2007< 1%18%29%35%15%3%144
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201453%47%152
200760%40%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201480%7%2%6%5%148
200786%5%1%5%3%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201410%7%83%152
20071%8%90%143
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201439%13%31%17%139
200728%20%36%17%131
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201433%46%13%9%152
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201447%9%9%6%29%151
200753%5%18%6%19%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201427%73%152
200729%71%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly 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
201449%42%7%1%1%1%152
200754%40%2%< 1%1%2%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201433%56%10%1%< 1%152
200718%63%16%3%< 1%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%55%26%< 1%152
200713%53%34%< 1%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20147%11%7%74%< 1%152
20075%4%3%88%< 1%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201429%10%9%52%< 1%152
200723%7%5%65%< 1%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

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

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201443%16%18%23%< 1%152
200734%19%16%30%1%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly 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
201443%24%14%19%< 1%152
200739%13%18%30%1%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201412%11%62%15%1%152
20075%14%71%7%4%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%66%< 1%< 1%152
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201413%22%15%50%< 1%152
20079%8%11%72%< 1%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201474%18%8%152
200772%13%15%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201457%35%8%152
200752%33%15%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201437%24%39%152
200727%17%55%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201429%41%26%4%152
200728%44%23%5%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201462%34%1%2%152
200749%39%7%5%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201448%50%2%< 1%152
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201459%39%2%152
200773%23%3%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201471%27%1%1%152
200762%28%7%3%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201466%28%6%152
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly 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
201441%58%1%< 1%152
200716%78%3%3%147
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray weekly 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
201438%34%4%22%2%152
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.