Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…
Survey year | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
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2014 | 17% | 34% | 27% | 22% | 380 |
2007 | 15% | 42% | 29% | 14% | 682 |
Generational cohort among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Survey year | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
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2014 | 10% | 10% | 30% | 35% | 13% | 1% | 380 |
2007 | < 1% | 11% | 33% | 38% | 15% | 4% | 682 |
Gender composition among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Survey year | Men | Women | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|
2014 | 49% | 51% | 384 |
2007 | 46% | 54% | 700 |
Racial and ethnic composition among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…
Survey year | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 91% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 380 |
2007 | 93% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 693 |
Immigrant status among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Survey year | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 6% | 6% | 88% | 382 |
2007 | 4% | 5% | 91% | 695 |
Income distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of…
Survey year | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
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2014 | 23% | 15% | 33% | 29% | 343 |
2007 | 19% | 23% | 37% | 22% | 604 |
Educational distribution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…
Survey year | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
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2014 | 39% | 30% | 19% | 11% | 381 |
Marital status among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Survey year | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
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2014 | 60% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 17% | 383 |
2007 | 63% | 6% | 12% | 7% | 13% | 696 |
Parent of children under 18 among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Survey year | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|
2014 | 28% | 72% | 384 |
2007 | 35% | 65% | 698 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say they…
Survey year | 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 |
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2014 | 49% | 41% | 6% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 384 |
2007 | 61% | 33% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 700 |
Importance of religion in one's life among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…
Survey year | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 24% | 55% | 18% | 2% | < 1% | 384 |
2007 | 30% | 56% | 12% | 3% | < 1% | 700 |
Attendance at religious services among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend religious services…
Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 13% | 54% | 33% | < 1% | 384 |
2007 | 18% | 54% | 28% | < 1% | 700 |
Frequency of prayer among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…
Survey year | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 29% | 31% | 14% | 25% | 1% | 384 |
2007 | 36% | 31% | 14% | 18% | 1% | 700 |
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend prayer group…
Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 3% | 5% | 7% | 83% | < 1% | 384 |
2007 | 5% | 4% | 11% | 79% | 1% | 700 |
Frequency of meditation among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate…
Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 13% | 7% | 10% | 70% | < 1% | 384 |
2007 | 18% | 9% | 9% | 63% | 1% | 700 |
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
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2014 | 18% | 20% | 33% | 28% | 1% | 384 |
2007 | 19% | 14% | 40% | 27% | 1% | 700 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…
Survey year | 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 | 24% | 75% | < 1% | < 1% | 384 |
Frequency of reading scripture among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who read scripture…
Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 8% | 10% | 19% | 63% | < 1% | 384 |
2007 | 7% | 11% | 18% | 64% | 1% | 700 |
Interpreting scripture among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is…
Survey year | 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 |
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2014 | 12% | 41% | 1% | 33% | 13% | 384 |
2007 | 17% | 35% | 3% | 35% | 10% | 700 |
Belief in Heaven among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven
Survey year | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 79% | 13% | 8% | 384 |
2007 | 79% | 11% | 10% | 700 |
Belief in Hell among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell
Survey year | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 54% | 36% | 10% | 384 |
2007 | 55% | 33% | 12% | 700 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…
Survey year | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 42% | 14% | 45% | 384 |
2007 | 41% | 15% | 45% | 700 |
Political ideology among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Survey year | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 29% | 47% | 21% | 3% | 384 |
2007 | 29% | 48% | 19% | 4% | 700 |
Views about size of government among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…
Survey year | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 58% | 37% | 2% | 3% | 384 |
2007 | 51% | 39% | 5% | 5% | 700 |
Views about government aid to the poor among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say government aid to the poor…
Survey year | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 48% | 47% | 4% | 1% | 384 |
Views about abortion among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…
Survey year | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 73% | 25% | 2% | 384 |
2007 | 68% | 27% | 5% | 700 |
Views about homosexuality among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…
Survey year | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 77% | 17% | 3% | 3% | 384 |
2007 | 67% | 25% | 5% | 3% | 700 |
Views about same-sex marriage among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage
Survey year | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 66% | 26% | 7% | 384 |
Views about environmental regulation among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…
Survey year | 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 | 37% | 57% | 3% | 3% | 384 |
2007 | 25% | 70% | 2% | 4% | 700 |
Views about human evolution among Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of Mainline Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say humans…
Survey year | 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 | 35% | 33% | 5% | 22% | 5% | 384 |