DemographicInformation

Age distribution among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
20146%27%37%30%126
200712%29%27%33%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20146%3%24%42%24%1%126
2007< 1%7%18%40%21%13%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201454%46%127
200755%45%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201483%6%5%2%4%124
200790%2%2%4%1%175
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201410%5%85%127
20077%6%87%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201424%18%44%14%107
200729%29%26%16%151
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201436%32%22%10%126
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201469%3%6%8%15%125
200758%< 1%10%18%14%174
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201429%71%126
200723%77%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged 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
201491%7%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%127
200785%12%3%< 1%1%< 1%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201478%18%3%1%< 1%127
200779%18%3%< 1%< 1%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%26%8%< 1%127
200760%26%13%< 1%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201484%9%4%2%< 1%127
200773%19%2%6%1%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201450%10%11%29%< 1%127
200739%15%6%39%1%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201441%13%1%42%3%127
200749%10%3%36%2%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged 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
201481%7%5%7%< 1%127
200764%20%5%10%1%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201443%23%8%25%1%127
200749%18%11%21%2%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201468%3%23%4%2%127
200745%7%43%2%3%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201463%36%< 1%1%127
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201464%8%8%20%< 1%127
200761%6%7%25%1%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged 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
201458%29%5%3%4%127
200754%30%3%6%7%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201484%8%8%127
200781%10%8%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201475%17%8%127
200781%12%7%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201469%13%18%127
200766%9%25%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201471%20%8%1%127
200761%29%6%4%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201481%19%< 1%< 1%127
200764%27%4%5%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201470%28%< 1%1%127
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201428%65%7%127
200737%61%2%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
20144%86%10%127
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 environmental regulation among presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say…

Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201464%32%1%3%127
200742%51%3%4%176
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 presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of presbyterians in the Evangelical Tradition who say homosexuality should be discouraged 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
20148%22%2%65%4%127
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.