Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 35% | 34% | 20% | 10% | 203 |
| 2007 | 26% | 36% | 21% | 17% | 175 |
Generational cohort among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20% | 22% | 28% | 23% | 6% | 1% | 203 |
| 2007 | < 1% | 20% | 25% | 32% | 18% | 4% | 175 |
Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 42% | 58% | 207 |
| 2007 | 39% | 61% | 178 |
Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 3% | 92% | < 1% | 5% | 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 2% | 93% | < 1% | 4% | 1% | 178 |
Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 7% | 7% | 85% | 204 |
| 2007 | 3% | 4% | 94% | 174 |
Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 42% | 23% | 25% | 9% | 189 |
| 2007 | 37% | 29% | 25% | 10% | 154 |
Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 40% | 41% | 11% | 8% | 207 |
Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 30% | 6% | 13% | 4% | 48% | 206 |
| 2007 | 29% | 8% | 19% | 12% | 33% | 178 |
Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 32% | 68% | 206 |
| 2007 | 34% | 66% | 178 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 81% | 18% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 84% | 15% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 178 |
Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 67% | 30% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 68% | 29% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 178 |
Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 30% | 60% | 10% | < 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 38% | 51% | 10% | < 1% | 178 |
Frequency of prayer among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 71% | 17% | 8% | 4% | 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 69% | 20% | 3% | 7% | 1% | 178 |
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 21% | 20% | 12% | 47% | 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 27% | 16% | 13% | 43% | 1% | 178 |
Frequency of meditation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 39% | 12% | 8% | 40% | 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 43% | 9% | 3% | 43% | 4% | 178 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 61% | 17% | 12% | 9% | 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 52% | 18% | 11% | 16% | 3% | 178 |
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 34% | 12% | 17% | 36% | 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 36% | 15% | 15% | 29% | 5% | 178 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 22% | 78% | < 1% | < 1% | 207 |
Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 38% | 24% | 13% | 25% | < 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 43% | 18% | 12% | 26% | 1% | 178 |
Belief in Heaven among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 96% | 4% | < 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 88% | 5% | 7% | 178 |
Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 74% | 19% | 7% | 207 |
| 2007 | 76% | 16% | 8% | 178 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 11% | 8% | 81% | 207 |
| 2007 | 8% | 11% | 81% | 178 |
Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 27% | 43% | 27% | 4% | 207 |
| 2007 | 23% | 49% | 21% | 7% | 178 |
Views about size of government among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 24% | 74% | 1% | 2% | 207 |
| 2007 | 25% | 69% | 4% | 2% | 178 |
Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 25% | 70% | 5% | 1% | 207 |
Views about abortion among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 74% | 25% | 1% | 207 |
| 2007 | 63% | 31% | 6% | 178 |
Views about homosexuality among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 70% | 23% | 4% | 3% | 207 |
| 2007 | 56% | 34% | 6% | 5% | 178 |
Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 57% | 35% | 8% | 207 |
Views about environmental regulation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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% | 60% | < 1% | 2% | 207 |
| 2007 | 36% | 58% | 1% | 5% | 178 |
Views about human evolution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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 | 22% | 39% | 2% | 35% | 3% | 207 |
