DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201416%33%30%21%423
200713%43%28%16%369
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Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201410%13%26%35%15%1%423
2007< 1%11%29%38%20%2%369
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Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201453%47%429
200757%43%375
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Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201482%4%2%8%4%425
200783%6%2%7%2%374
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Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%7%87%422
20075%3%92%372
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Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201438%17%26%20%370
200731%19%34%15%327
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Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201444%34%14%7%427
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Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201457%5%12%9%18%428
200760%4%12%8%16%374
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Parent of children under 18 among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%427
200736%64%373
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201490%9%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%429
200790%7%1%1%1%1%375
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201476%21%3%< 1%< 1%429
200774%23%3%< 1%< 1%375
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Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201452%37%10%< 1%429
200754%35%10%< 1%375
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201471%20%4%4%< 1%429
200768%20%6%5%1%375
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 participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201437%13%12%38%< 1%429
200733%12%13%42%< 1%375
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 meditation among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201434%9%4%49%3%429
200735%8%7%49%1%375
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201459%15%15%10%1%429
200744%19%26%11%< 1%375
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.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201454%6%35%2%2%429
200749%3%43%4%1%375
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201449%49%1%1%429
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201453%14%10%22%< 1%429
200746%11%17%26%< 1%375
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.

Interpreting scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
201452%35%4%7%3%429
200758%29%3%5%5%375
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201491%5%4%429
200790%6%5%375
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 Hell among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201487%8%6%429
200784%9%7%375
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201468%15%17%429
200755%14%31%375
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201465%21%9%5%429
200761%25%9%5%375
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 size of government among Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201472%25%1%2%429
200761%32%3%3%375
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201466%27%3%3%429
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201427%69%3%429
200730%63%7%375
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201433%60%5%2%429
200721%72%3%4%375
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201427%68%6%429
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
20149%29%1%56%6%429
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.