Age distribution among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
16%
30%
29%
25%
1,399
2007
15%
37%
28%
20%
1,540
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 Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
12%
8%
26%
36%
16%
2%
1,399
2007
< 1%
11%
26%
37%
19%
5%
1,540
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
93%
< 1%
1%
4%
2%
1,391
2007
95%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1,551
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
4%
6%
90%
1,409
2007
2%
5%
93%
1,552
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 Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
18%
20%
32%
30%
1,288
2007
14%
20%
38%
27%
1,343
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
39%
29%
20%
12%
1,406
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 Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
61%
4%
11%
4%
19%
1,409
2007
66%
4%
10%
5%
16%
1,552
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
25%
75%
1,407
2007
32%
68%
1,554
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.
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
65%
26%
4%
1%
2%
2%
1,413
2007
72%
22%
3%
< 1%
1%
1%
1,557
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
47%
39%
11%
2%
1%
1,413
2007
47%
39%
11%
3%
< 1%
1,557
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
29%
47%
24%
< 1%
1,413
2007
34%
43%
22%
< 1%
1,557
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
26%
9%
19%
1%
1,413
2007
46%
26%
8%
19%
1%
1,557
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
16%
9%
10%
65%
< 1%
1,413
2007
15%
8%
11%
66%
1%
1,557
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Frequency of meditation among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
31%
9%
5%
54%
1%
1,413
2007
32%
7%
4%
56%
1%
1,557
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
51%
20%
13%
15%
1%
1,413
2007
43%
17%
17%
21%
3%
1,557
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
41%
18%
15%
25%
1%
1,413
2007
36%
16%
17%
28%
2%
1,557
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
28%
9%
56%
6%
2%
1,413
2007
23%
9%
59%
6%
3%
1,557
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
46%
51%
2%
1%
1,413
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Frequency of reading scripture among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
24%
15%
12%
49%
1%
1,413
2007
23%
12%
12%
52%
1%
1,557
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Interpreting scripture among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
24%
40%
2%
26%
8%
1,413
2007
21%
38%
3%
28%
10%
1,557
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Belief in Heaven among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
81%
12%
7%
1,413
2007
80%
12%
8%
1,557
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Belief in Hell among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
68%
23%
8%
1,413
2007
64%
26%
10%
1,557
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.
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Political ideology among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
65%
29%
4%
2%
1,413
2007
61%
34%
4%
2%
1,557
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
87%
10%
1%
2%
1,413
2007
75%
20%
3%
3%
1,557
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 republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
72%
23%
3%
2%
1,413
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Views about abortion among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
49%
47%
3%
1,413
2007
51%
44%
6%
1,557
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Views about homosexuality among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
51%
41%
5%
3%
1,413
2007
38%
53%
6%
4%
1,557
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
54%
8%
1,413
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Views about environmental regulation among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
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2014
64%
33%
2%
1%
1,413
2007
44%
47%
4%
5%
1,557
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Views about human evolution among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men
% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who are men 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
25%
36%
4%
30%
5%
1,413
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