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Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
15%
33%
31%
21%
5,180
Philosophy/reason
32%
34%
20%
13%
404
Common sense
20%
33%
27%
20%
2,373
Science
21%
40%
25%
14%
248
Don't know
17%
33%
27%
23%
212
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
9%
11%
27%
37%
14%
1%
5,180
Philosophy/reason
18%
20%
28%
24%
10%
< 1%
404
Common sense
12%
13%
28%
32%
14%
1%
2,373
Science
13%
14%
34%
28%
10%
1%
248
Don't know
10%
13%
27%
32%
17%
1%
212
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
42%
58%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
54%
46%
408
Common sense
49%
51%
2,407
Science
48%
52%
255
Don't know
55%
45%
224
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Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
76%
6%
1%
11%
5%
5,233
Philosophy/reason
66%
8%
4%
15%
7%
404
Common sense
77%
6%
2%
10%
6%
2,382
Science
72%
5%
2%
18%
3%
252
Don't know
79%
2%
1%
12%
6%
208
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Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
9%
7%
85%
5,243
Philosophy/reason
15%
10%
76%
405
Common sense
7%
6%
87%
2,366
Science
20%
9%
71%
249
Don't know
15%
4%
81%
221
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
33%
22%
30%
15%
4,573
Philosophy/reason
37%
21%
23%
19%
375
Common sense
38%
23%
26%
13%
2,124
Science
38%
24%
22%
15%
228
Don't know
38%
26%
27%
9%
162
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Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
41%
35%
16%
8%
5,268
Philosophy/reason
39%
36%
16%
9%
408
Common sense
50%
35%
10%
5%
2,394
Science
37%
34%
14%
14%
253
Don't know
37%
39%
17%
6%
222
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 Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
61%
3%
13%
7%
16%
5,278
Philosophy/reason
41%
10%
13%
7%
30%
406
Common sense
47%
8%
17%
9%
19%
2,402
Science
43%
10%
17%
5%
25%
253
Don't know
49%
4%
17%
16%
14%
223
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Parent of children under 18 among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
31%
69%
5,278
Philosophy/reason
31%
69%
408
Common sense
31%
69%
2,402
Science
34%
66%
253
Don't know
26%
74%
219
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Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
95%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
68%
26%
3%
< 1%
1%
2%
408
Common sense
78%
18%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
2,407
Science
72%
22%
3%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
255
Don't know
89%
8%
1%
1%
< 1%
1%
224
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Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
92%
7%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
53%
39%
5%
3%
< 1%
408
Common sense
60%
34%
4%
2%
1%
2,407
Science
58%
34%
7%
1%
< 1%
255
Don't know
77%
13%
2%
2%
7%
224
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Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
73%
20%
7%
1%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
31%
49%
19%
< 1%
408
Common sense
34%
45%
21%
< 1%
2,407
Science
42%
42%
15%
1%
255
Don't know
58%
27%
11%
4%
224
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Frequency of prayer among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
89%
8%
1%
1%
< 1%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
57%
27%
8%
9%
< 1%
408
Common sense
64%
21%
6%
8%
1%
2,407
Science
57%
26%
7%
9%
< 1%
255
Don't know
81%
14%
1%
3%
2%
224
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
57%
13%
8%
22%
1%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
21%
15%
13%
51%
1%
408
Common sense
23%
13%
11%
52%
1%
2,407
Science
27%
15%
9%
49%
< 1%
255
Don't know
41%
17%
9%
30%
3%
224
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Frequency of meditation among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
55%
6%
2%
34%
2%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
48%
11%
3%
37%
1%
408
Common sense
37%
7%
4%
51%
1%
2,407
Science
39%
9%
3%
48%
< 1%
255
Don't know
52%
4%
3%
33%
8%
224
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 Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
84%
9%
4%
3%
1%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
61%
16%
10%
12%
1%
408
Common sense
60%
17%
10%
12%
1%
2,407
Science
58%
18%
12%
12%
1%
255
Don't know
77%
8%
3%
5%
6%
224
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 Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
51%
15%
10%
22%
2%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
51%
16%
14%
18%
1%
408
Common sense
39%
18%
13%
28%
1%
2,407
Science
53%
16%
14%
16%
1%
255
Don't know
49%
12%
11%
20%
7%
224
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 Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
61%
37%
1%
1%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
33%
66%
1%
1%
408
Common sense
34%
64%
1%
1%
2,407
Science
31%
67%
1%
1%
255
Don't know
36%
49%
10%
6%
224
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 Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
77%
10%
4%
8%
1%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
40%
19%
12%
29%
< 1%
408
Common sense
40%
14%
11%
34%
1%
2,407
Science
41%
14%
11%
34%
< 1%
255
Don't know
63%
13%
8%
11%
6%
224
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Interpreting scripture among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
67%
24%
4%
2%
3%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
27%
45%
2%
18%
8%
408
Common sense
38%
36%
4%
16%
6%
2,407
Science
38%
31%
4%
23%
4%
255
Don't know
41%
27%
12%
5%
14%
224
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Belief in Heaven among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
87%
5%
7%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
87%
7%
6%
408
Common sense
90%
5%
5%
2,407
Science
83%
11%
6%
255
Don't know
79%
7%
13%
224
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Belief in Hell among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Religion
87%
7%
7%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
70%
23%
7%
408
Common sense
77%
16%
7%
2,407
Science
68%
24%
8%
255
Don't know
73%
9%
18%
224
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Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
62%
15%
23%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
43%
12%
45%
408
Common sense
47%
18%
35%
2,407
Science
44%
14%
43%
255
Don't know
49%
29%
21%
224
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Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
64%
22%
8%
6%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
33%
35%
28%
5%
408
Common sense
41%
34%
18%
7%
2,407
Science
38%
31%
27%
3%
255
Don't know
55%
23%
14%
9%
224
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Views about size of government among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
68%
26%
3%
3%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
55%
40%
2%
2%
408
Common sense
59%
35%
3%
4%
2,407
Science
47%
48%
2%
3%
255
Don't know
54%
20%
9%
17%
224
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Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
59%
35%
4%
2%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
42%
55%
3%
< 1%
408
Common sense
54%
42%
3%
2%
2,407
Science
46%
48%
3%
3%
255
Don't know
47%
26%
17%
10%
224
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 Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
22%
75%
3%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
58%
38%
4%
408
Common sense
49%
47%
4%
2,407
Science
51%
44%
4%
255
Don't know
28%
57%
15%
224
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 Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
24%
67%
5%
4%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
66%
28%
4%
1%
408
Common sense
53%
39%
4%
4%
2,407
Science
60%
32%
4%
4%
255
Don't know
26%
51%
11%
12%
224
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 Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
17%
77%
6%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
59%
35%
5%
408
Common sense
43%
47%
10%
2,407
Science
51%
44%
5%
255
Don't know
19%
63%
17%
224
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 Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
52%
42%
3%
4%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
35%
62%
1%
1%
408
Common sense
45%
49%
2%
4%
2,407
Science
34%
61%
3%
3%
255
Don't know
46%
38%
6%
11%
224
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 Evangelical Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Evangelical Protestants 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
Religion
5%
21%
1%
69%
4%
5,299
Philosophy/reason
19%
40%
5%
33%
4%
408
Common sense
19%
32%
3%
41%
5%
2,407
Science
32%
29%
3%
33%
4%
255
Don't know
5%
21%
8%
47%
19%
224
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.