DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201414%28%31%27%357
200710%39%28%24%510
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201412%5%25%38%16%3%357
2007< 1%7%26%38%21%7%510
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201446%54%364
200744%56%519
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201495%1%1%1%2%363
200796%1%1%1%1%518
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20143%7%90%361
20073%6%91%516
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201419%24%31%26%316
200725%23%36%16%432
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201433%36%20%12%361
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201462%2%9%8%18%364
200765%2%11%12%11%517
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201422%78%364
200734%66%518
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201475%23%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%364
200787%12%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%519
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201463%31%5%1%< 1%364
200769%28%3%< 1%< 1%519
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201433%51%15%< 1%364
200751%41%8%< 1%519
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201456%29%6%8%< 1%364
200764%22%6%7%1%519
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201418%9%12%61%< 1%364
200717%16%15%53%< 1%519
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201429%12%4%55%< 1%364
200735%7%4%51%2%519
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201457%23%10%10%1%364
200751%18%15%12%4%519
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201439%22%14%24%< 1%364
200732%17%18%28%5%519
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201438%6%48%6%1%364
200734%8%52%3%3%519
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201433%66%1%< 1%364
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201427%15%16%42%< 1%364
200735%14%11%39%1%519
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201426%48%2%19%4%364
200729%52%3%11%5%519
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201497%2%1%364
200795%1%4%519
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201446%10%44%364
200749%11%40%519
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201437%38%23%2%364
200742%41%13%4%519
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201466%31%2%1%364
200755%34%6%6%519
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 who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201452%45%2%1%364
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201462%37%1%364
200754%40%6%519
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201469%28%2%1%364
200748%41%6%5%519
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201461%34%5%364
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201434%64%1%1%364
200726%67%2%4%519
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 Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201416%43%2%37%2%364
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.