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Age distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
10%
29%
35%
26%
550
Illegal in all/most cases
15%
27%
31%
28%
1,196
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
5%
9%
26%
41%
19%
1%
550
Illegal in all/most cases
8%
10%
23%
38%
19%
2%
1,196
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
51%
49%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
49%
51%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
79%
10%
< 1%
3%
7%
557
Illegal in all/most cases
88%
4%
< 1%
3%
4%
1,202
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
2%
2%
97%
553
Illegal in all/most cases
3%
2%
95%
1,205
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
35%
25%
27%
13%
503
Illegal in all/most cases
30%
21%
32%
17%
1,051
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
48%
35%
11%
6%
556
Illegal in all/most cases
46%
34%
14%
6%
1,205
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
50%
4%
17%
12%
16%
558
Illegal in all/most cases
65%
2%
11%
10%
12%
1,213
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
25%
75%
556
Illegal in all/most cases
26%
74%
1,211
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Belief in God among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
80%
17%
1%
1%
1%
< 1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
93%
5%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
65%
31%
3%
1%
< 1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
88%
11%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
37%
43%
19%
1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
66%
24%
9%
1%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
75%
13%
5%
7%
1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
84%
11%
1%
3%
< 1%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
28%
11%
12%
49%
1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
52%
13%
10%
25%
< 1%
1,214
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Frequency of meditation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
44%
7%
2%
44%
1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
47%
5%
3%
43%
3%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
70%
13%
7%
10%
< 1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
81%
10%
4%
4%
1%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
40%
16%
12%
31%
1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
44%
14%
13%
26%
2%
1,214
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
39%
7%
50%
3%
2%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
70%
3%
23%
2%
2%
1,214
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
39%
59%
1%
< 1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
57%
41%
1%
1%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
46%
15%
8%
30%
1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
71%
10%
6%
12%
1%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
48%
30%
3%
15%
5%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
68%
22%
3%
4%
3%
1,214
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
90%
4%
6%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
88%
6%
7%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
84%
10%
6%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
88%
7%
6%
1,214
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.
Party affiliation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
47%
16%
37%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
73%
7%
20%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
44%
33%
18%
4%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
73%
18%
6%
3%
1,214
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
57%
38%
1%
4%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
76%
20%
2%
2%
1,214
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
52%
44%
3%
1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
67%
28%
3%
2%
1,214
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
47%
45%
6%
3%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
23%
72%
3%
2%
1,214
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
40%
51%
9%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
14%
81%
5%
1,214
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
39%
58%
2%
1%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
56%
37%
3%
3%
1,214
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Views about human evolution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about abortion
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
17%
31%
3%
47%
2%
559
Illegal in all/most cases
10%
19%
2%
64%
5%
1,214
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