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Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are ages…

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Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201420%35%28%17%1,109
200722%41%25%13%680
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.

Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

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Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201412%15%28%33%12%< 1%1,109
2007< 1%17%27%40%13%3%680
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

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Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201455%45%1,135
200758%42%694
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.

Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as…

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Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201484%3%2%6%5%1,125
200782%6%2%7%3%688
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

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Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%6%87%1,119
20076%6%87%688
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of…

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Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201428%20%31%21%1,023
200726%23%35%16%615
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have completed…

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Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201437%38%16%10%1,128
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

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Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201457%5%13%6%18%1,131
200757%5%11%6%20%692
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 Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

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Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201434%66%1,125
200737%63%691
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they…

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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
201487%12%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,135
200787%11%1%< 1%< 1%1%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say religion is…

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Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201470%26%3%1%1%1,135
200766%30%3%1%< 1%694
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.

Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend religious services…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201449%37%14%< 1%1,135
200747%40%13%< 1%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray…

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Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201469%19%5%6%1%1,135
200767%21%4%7%1%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201432%13%11%43%1%1,135
200730%14%9%47%< 1%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who meditate…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%7%3%49%2%1,135
200736%7%3%53%1%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201467%16%8%9%1%1,135
200755%16%15%13%1%694
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201446%19%15%20%1%1,135
200736%18%15%29%2%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally 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

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Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201452%6%38%2%3%1,135
200739%6%51%3%2%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say…

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Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201449%49%2%< 1%1,135
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who read scripture…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201451%14%10%25%< 1%1,135
200747%16%9%27%< 1%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in heaven

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Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201489%5%6%1,135
200789%6%6%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in hell

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Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201480%13%7%1,135
200777%15%9%694
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as…

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Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201471%11%18%1,135
200760%12%29%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

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Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201463%26%8%3%1,135
200755%29%13%4%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who would rather have…

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Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201479%18%1%1%1,135
200761%35%2%2%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say government aid to the poor…

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Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201471%26%2%1%1,135
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say abortion should be…

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Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201432%65%2%1,135
200740%57%3%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say homosexuality…

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Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201442%49%5%3%1,135
200731%63%3%3%694
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …same-sex marriage

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Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201432%61%7%1,135
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Evangelical Protestants adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say humans…

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Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201412%31%2%52%4%1,135
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.
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