DemographicInformation

Generational cohort among Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
2014< 1%< 1%< 1%100%< 1%< 1%291
2007< 1%< 1%< 1%83%17%< 1%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201446%54%291
200750%50%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201490%3%< 1%3%3%286
200792%3%1%2%3%369
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20148%5%88%290
20075%5%89%369
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201417%15%31%36%270
200718%21%33%27%322
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201430%27%26%17%291
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201467%4%15%4%10%291
200763%6%18%6%7%369
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201418%82%291
200713%87%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month 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
201469%23%6%< 1%1%1%291
200774%21%3%< 1%< 1%1%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201447%42%9%1%1%291
200751%42%6%1%< 1%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201425%52%22%< 1%291
200732%47%20%< 1%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201444%31%8%14%3%291
200749%31%9%9%1%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20149%11%13%66%< 1%291
200714%9%12%64%< 1%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201430%11%6%52%1%291
200734%13%9%43%1%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month 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
201432%28%18%22%< 1%291
200737%26%17%19%1%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201429%13%50%6%2%291
200723%12%58%4%4%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%63%2%1%291
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%15%13%53%< 1%291
200722%17%14%46%< 1%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month 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
201418%40%1%31%10%291
200717%38%3%30%12%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201474%15%11%291
200777%9%14%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201453%35%12%291
200754%30%16%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201451%15%34%291
200743%10%47%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201440%40%17%3%291
200739%44%16%1%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201463%31%2%4%291
200754%33%7%7%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201448%45%4%4%291
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201466%31%3%291
200766%27%7%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201467%28%3%1%291
200756%34%7%3%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201457%38%5%291
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month 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
201439%58%2%1%291
200727%67%3%3%370
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 Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Mainline Protestants 50-64 year olds who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month 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
201428%35%6%27%4%291
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.