DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
2014< 1%< 1%87%13%336
2007< 1%40%60%< 1%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201448%52%336
200746%54%386
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20143%95%< 1%2%< 1%335
20073%94%< 1%2%1%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20146%2%93%331
20073%< 1%97%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201460%19%17%4%303
200742%24%24%10%331
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Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201459%28%8%5%335
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Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201439%4%29%11%18%335
200747%3%24%8%17%383
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201412%88%336
200730%70%385
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer 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
201493%6%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%336
200795%3%1%1%< 1%1%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201494%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%336
200793%6%< 1%1%< 1%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%29%9%< 1%336
200770%20%9%< 1%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201484%8%3%3%1%336
200789%6%2%2%1%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201467%9%7%16%1%336
200759%12%5%23%1%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201474%6%3%17%< 1%336
200766%6%2%24%2%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer 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
201481%7%6%6%< 1%336
200772%11%7%7%3%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer 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
201444%16%11%26%3%336
200738%17%9%32%4%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201455%7%35%2%1%336
200754%4%39%1%2%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201436%63%1%< 1%336
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201475%11%4%10%1%336
200772%9%6%12%1%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
201473%15%2%6%4%336
200773%15%4%4%5%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201494%3%3%336
200789%3%9%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201488%7%5%336
200786%7%7%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201410%8%82%336
200712%11%78%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201437%35%22%6%336
200744%34%15%7%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201425%69%3%4%336
200719%69%7%5%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201425%68%5%2%336
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201437%59%5%336
200738%56%6%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
20148%88%5%336
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer 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
201438%57%< 1%5%336
200736%57%3%4%386
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are baby Boomer 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
201413%30%4%47%6%336
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.