Age distribution among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
16%
30%
27%
27%
2,925
2007
14%
37%
28%
22%
4,178
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Generational cohort among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
10%
11%
25%
35%
17%
2%
2,925
2007
< 1%
11%
26%
38%
20%
6%
4,178
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
48%
52%
2,990
2007
47%
53%
4,293
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Racial and ethnic composition among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
88%
3%
1%
5%
3%
2,949
2007
92%
2%
1%
3%
2%
4,245
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
7%
7%
87%
2,957
2007
4%
6%
90%
4,268
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
29%
19%
29%
24%
2,574
2007
24%
23%
33%
20%
3,547
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
40%
31%
18%
11%
2,965
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Marital status among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
54%
6%
13%
9%
18%
2,977
2007
57%
6%
13%
10%
14%
4,263
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
26%
74%
2,982
2007
30%
70%
4,280
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Belief in God among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
59%
31%
5%
1%
2%
1%
2,990
2007
68%
25%
3%
1%
1%
2%
4,293
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
40%
44%
13%
3%
1%
2,990
2007
41%
43%
12%
4%
1%
4,293
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Attendance at religious services among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
22%
46%
31%
< 1%
2,990
2007
25%
46%
28%
1%
4,293
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Frequency of prayer among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
25%
9%
19%
1%
2,990
2007
45%
26%
9%
18%
2%
4,293
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
12%
7%
8%
72%
1%
2,990
2007
10%
8%
8%
73%
1%
4,293
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Frequency of meditation among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
29%
9%
5%
55%
1%
2,990
2007
29%
8%
5%
57%
2%
4,293
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
49%
19%
13%
17%
1%
2,990
2007
40%
17%
17%
22%
4%
4,293
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
38%
17%
16%
28%
2%
2,990
2007
33%
15%
18%
31%
4%
4,293
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
28%
70%
2%
1%
2,990
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Frequency of reading scripture among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
20%
12%
13%
55%
1%
2,990
2007
18%
12%
11%
57%
2%
4,293
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Interpreting scripture among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
18%
36%
2%
34%
10%
2,990
2007
18%
35%
3%
32%
12%
4,293
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Belief in Heaven among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
13%
9%
2,990
2007
77%
12%
10%
4,293
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Belief in Hell among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
57%
32%
11%
2,990
2007
53%
33%
14%
4,293
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Party affiliation among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
42%
17%
41%
2,990
2007
39%
16%
44%
4,293
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Political ideology among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
34%
40%
20%
6%
2,990
2007
34%
41%
19%
5%
4,293
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Views about size of government among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
33%
4%
4%
2,990
2007
52%
37%
5%
7%
4,293
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Views about government aid to the poor among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
50%
45%
4%
2%
2,990
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Views about abortion among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
67%
29%
4%
2,990
2007
67%
26%
6%
4,293
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Views about homosexuality among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
70%
22%
4%
3%
2,990
2007
60%
29%
6%
4%
4,293
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Views about same-sex marriage among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
61%
30%
8%
2,990
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Views about environmental regulation among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
39%
56%
2%
3%
2,990
2007
28%
65%
3%
5%
4,293
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Views about human evolution among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are Mainline Protestant 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
33%
32%
5%
25%
5%
2,990
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