Age distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
18%
26%
33%
23%
411
2007
14%
39%
26%
21%
718
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
11%
11%
22%
39%
16%
1%
411
2007
< 1%
9%
30%
37%
19%
5%
718
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
49%
51%
416
2007
48%
52%
726
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
78%
9%
1%
4%
8%
414
2007
83%
9%
1%
3%
4%
719
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
4%
2%
94%
412
2007
3%
1%
96%
724
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
36%
20%
30%
14%
373
2007
33%
23%
29%
15%
611
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
48%
35%
12%
6%
414
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Marital status among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
49%
5%
14%
13%
19%
415
2007
58%
5%
12%
10%
14%
724
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
27%
73%
414
2007
32%
68%
726
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Belief in God among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
81%
15%
2%
1%
1%
1%
416
2007
90%
8%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
726
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
72%
25%
2%
1%
< 1%
416
2007
73%
23%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
726
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
47%
39%
14%
< 1%
416
2007
49%
36%
15%
1%
726
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
74%
15%
4%
7%
< 1%
416
2007
72%
19%
3%
5%
1%
726
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
34%
13%
11%
42%
< 1%
416
2007
31%
13%
9%
47%
< 1%
726
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
45%
6%
3%
45%
1%
416
2007
37%
9%
3%
49%
1%
726
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
73%
12%
8%
6%
1%
416
2007
62%
14%
12%
9%
2%
726
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
40%
23%
13%
23%
1%
416
2007
32%
14%
14%
35%
4%
726
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
48%
6%
42%
3%
2%
416
2007
42%
4%
50%
1%
2%
726
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
37%
61%
1%
1%
416
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
53%
12%
12%
23%
< 1%
416
2007
50%
15%
9%
26%
< 1%
726
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
48%
29%
3%
15%
5%
416
2007
55%
27%
4%
10%
4%
726
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
91%
5%
4%
416
2007
89%
4%
7%
726
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Belief in Hell among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
87%
9%
4%
416
2007
83%
8%
8%
726
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Party affiliation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
46%
11%
43%
416
2007
38%
11%
51%
726
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Views about size of government among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
35%
2%
4%
416
2007
40%
49%
4%
7%
726
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 Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
46%
49%
2%
2%
416
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Views about abortion among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
53%
3%
416
2007
47%
47%
6%
726
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
42%
50%
5%
3%
416
2007
30%
60%
5%
5%
726
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
37%
55%
7%
416
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
Sample size
2014
40%
55%
3%
2%
416
2007
30%
63%
3%
5%
726
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Views about human evolution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are moderate 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
20%
30%
2%
44%
4%
416
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