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Age distribution among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
11%
36%
29%
25%
330
Bigger government; more services
37%
27%
22%
14%
171
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
9%
11%
27%
35%
17%
2%
330
Bigger government; more services
27%
14%
24%
25%
10%
1%
171
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
47%
53%
335
Bigger government; more services
30%
70%
171
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
79%
8%
1%
8%
4%
330
Bigger government; more services
50%
28%
< 1%
19%
3%
170
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
3%
6%
92%
332
Bigger government; more services
15%
7%
78%
169
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Smaller government; fewer services
29%
24%
28%
19%
293
Bigger government; more services
54%
20%
15%
11%
156
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
42%
37%
12%
9%
333
Bigger government; more services
52%
34%
9%
5%
170
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
60%
3%
13%
9%
14%
335
Bigger government; more services
38%
7%
13%
9%
32%
171
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
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Parents
Non-parents
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Smaller government; fewer services
32%
68%
335
Bigger government; more services
31%
69%
171
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Belief in God among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Smaller government; fewer services
86%
11%
2%
1%
< 1%
1%
335
Bigger government; more services
79%
15%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
171
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
77%
22%
1%
1%
< 1%
335
Bigger government; more services
64%
31%
2%
1%
< 1%
171
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Attendance at religious services among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Smaller government; fewer services
57%
30%
12%
1%
335
Bigger government; more services
49%
37%
13%
< 1%
171
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
78%
14%
3%
5%
< 1%
335
Bigger government; more services
77%
16%
2%
5%
< 1%
171
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Smaller government; fewer services
46%
12%
7%
34%
< 1%
335
Bigger government; more services
37%
21%
9%
33%
< 1%
171
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Frequency of meditation among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Smaller government; fewer services
44%
7%
3%
45%
1%
335
Bigger government; more services
41%
8%
3%
48%
1%
171
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Smaller government; fewer services
73%
13%
5%
8%
1%
335
Bigger government; more services
73%
12%
6%
8%
1%
171
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Smaller government; fewer services
45%
18%
11%
23%
3%
335
Bigger government; more services
47%
14%
10%
28%
1%
171
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Smaller government; fewer services
57%
7%
34%
1%
1%
335
Bigger government; more services
42%
8%
40%
8%
2%
171
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
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Smaller government; fewer services
51%
46%
2%
< 1%
335
Bigger government; more services
26%
71%
< 1%
2%
171
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Frequency of reading scripture among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Smaller government; fewer services
58%
11%
7%
22%
2%
335
Bigger government; more services
58%
12%
10%
20%
< 1%
171
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Interpreting scripture among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
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Smaller government; fewer services
48%
37%
4%
8%
3%
335
Bigger government; more services
50%
29%
2%
14%
5%
171
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
94%
3%
3%
335
Bigger government; more services
88%
6%
6%
171
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Belief in Hell among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
91%
5%
4%
335
Bigger government; more services
78%
15%
7%
171
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Party affiliation among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
67%
9%
24%
335
Bigger government; more services
22%
14%
63%
171
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Smaller government; fewer services
60%
27%
7%
6%
335
Bigger government; more services
33%
32%
25%
10%
171
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 restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Smaller government; fewer services
63%
32%
4%
1%
335
Bigger government; more services
24%
72%
1%
2%
171
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Views about abortion among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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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Smaller government; fewer services
34%
63%
3%
335
Bigger government; more services
39%
59%
3%
171
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Views about homosexuality among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Smaller government; fewer services
31%
62%
5%
3%
335
Bigger government; more services
51%
45%
2%
3%
171
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Views about same-sex marriage among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Smaller government; fewer services
22%
72%
7%
335
Bigger government; more services
43%
51%
6%
171
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Views about environmental regulation among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
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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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Smaller government; fewer services
60%
36%
1%
3%
335
Bigger government; more services
37%
60%
2%
1%
171
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Views about human evolution among restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition by views about size of government
% of restorationists in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Smaller government; fewer services
13%
23%
2%
57%
5%
335
Bigger government; more services
21%
35%
4%
35%
4%
171
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