Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Newsletters Press Donate My Account Contacted By Us?

Religious Landscape Study

Religious Landscape Study

ReligionsGeographyTopics & QuestionsUser Guide

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are ages…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201435%34%20%10%203
200726%36%21%17%175
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201420%22%28%23%6%1%203
2007< 1%20%25%32%18%4%175
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201442%58%207
200739%61%178
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20143%92%< 1%5%1%207
20072%93%< 1%4%1%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%7%85%204
20073%4%94%174
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who have a household income of…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201442%23%25%9%189
200737%29%25%10%154
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who have completed…

Chart
Table
Share
Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201440%41%11%8%207
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201430%6%13%4%48%206
200729%8%19%12%33%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201432%68%206
200734%66%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say they…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
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
201481%18%1%1%< 1%< 1%207
200784%15%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say religion is…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201467%30%2%1%< 1%207
200768%29%1%1%< 1%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who attend religious services…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201430%60%10%< 1%207
200738%51%10%< 1%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who pray…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201471%17%8%4%1%207
200769%20%3%7%1%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who attend prayer group…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201421%20%12%47%1%207
200727%16%13%43%1%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who meditate…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%12%8%40%1%207
200743%9%3%43%4%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%17%12%9%1%207
200752%18%11%16%3%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201434%12%17%36%1%207
200736%15%15%29%5%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say…

Chart
Table
Share
Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201422%78%< 1%< 1%207
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who read scripture…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201438%24%13%25%< 1%207
200743%18%12%26%1%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in heaven

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201496%4%< 1%207
200788%5%7%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in hell

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201474%19%7%207
200776%16%8%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201411%8%81%207
20078%11%81%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201427%43%27%4%207
200723%49%21%7%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who would rather have…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201424%74%1%2%207
200725%69%4%2%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say government aid to the poor…

Chart
Table
Share
Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201425%70%5%1%207
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say abortion should be…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201474%25%1%207
200763%31%6%178
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say homosexuality…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201470%23%4%3%207
200756%34%6%5%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …same-sex marriage

Chart
Table
Share
Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201457%35%8%207
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say…

Chart
Trends
Table
Share
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
201437%60%< 1%2%207
200736%58%1%5%178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say humans…

Chart
Table
Share
Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201422%39%2%35%3%207
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.
Copyright 2024 Pew Research Center About Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Reprints, Permissions & Use Policy Feedback Careers