Generational cohort among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
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2014
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
22%
71%
8%
180
2007
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
74%
26%
201
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 adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
49%
51%
180
2007
43%
57%
201
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
95%
2%
< 1%
1%
2%
178
2007
98%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
201
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 adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
4%
13%
83%
180
2007
1%
19%
79%
200
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 adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
37%
31%
22%
10%
155
2007
52%
24%
14%
10%
150
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 adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
51%
25%
14%
9%
180
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Marital status among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
52%
2%
8%
35%
2%
180
2007
47%
1%
7%
43%
2%
199
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 adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
2%
98%
180
2007
2%
98%
201
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Belief in God among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
85%
13%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
180
2007
89%
8%
1%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
201
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
73%
27%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
180
2007
82%
16%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
201
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Attendance at religious services among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
58%
32%
10%
< 1%
180
2007
58%
31%
10%
1%
201
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Frequency of prayer among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
70%
21%
4%
6%
1%
180
2007
73%
15%
1%
7%
3%
201
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
27%
14%
7%
49%
3%
180
2007
31%
8%
8%
51%
1%
201
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Frequency of meditation among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
59%
4%
4%
30%
3%
180
2007
61%
7%
3%
24%
4%
201
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
68%
12%
6%
10%
3%
180
2007
71%
6%
7%
11%
4%
201
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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%
19%
9%
28%
5%
180
2007
41%
11%
7%
33%
8%
201
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 adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
44%
8%
44%
2%
3%
180
2007
36%
4%
55%
3%
2%
201
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
48%
49%
2%
1%
180
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
44%
17%
9%
30%
< 1%
180
2007
46%
13%
6%
32%
2%
201
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Interpreting scripture among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
52%
31%
5%
6%
5%
180
2007
55%
24%
9%
7%
6%
201
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Belief in Heaven among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
89%
6%
5%
180
2007
81%
5%
13%
201
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Belief in Hell among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
71%
18%
11%
180
2007
61%
22%
17%
201
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Party affiliation among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
63%
11%
27%
180
2007
53%
10%
37%
201
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Political ideology among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
28%
12%
2%
180
2007
56%
30%
9%
5%
201
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Views about size of government among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
75%
19%
3%
3%
180
2007
68%
20%
2%
11%
201
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
57%
36%
3%
4%
180
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Views about abortion among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
43%
52%
5%
180
2007
45%
45%
10%
201
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Views about homosexuality among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
40%
53%
4%
3%
180
2007
36%
52%
4%
8%
201
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
29%
59%
12%
180
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Views about environmental regulation among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
54%
39%
2%
5%
180
2007
35%
49%
6%
11%
201
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Views about human evolution among adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
% of adults ages 65 and older who are Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
11%
29%
5%
48%
7%
180
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