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Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are ages…

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Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201434%38%18%10%138
200733%30%21%17%115
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

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Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201424%20%29%22%6%< 1%138
2007< 1%28%17%33%18%4%115
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

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Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201431%69%140
200748%52%119
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…

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Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
20142%89%< 1%8%2%140
20076%86%< 1%7%1%119
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

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Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%7%87%138
20071%1%98%117
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201453%27%14%6%125
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who have completed…

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Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201445%46%4%5%140
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

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Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201422%6%18%4%50%139
200737%3%16%7%36%118
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

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Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201434%66%139
200734%66%118
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201486%13%1%1%< 1%< 1%140
200790%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%119
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say religion is…

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Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201475%20%1%4%< 1%140
200776%23%1%< 1%< 1%119
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201440%48%11%< 1%140
200754%32%14%< 1%119
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who pray…

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Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201480%12%5%2%1%140
200774%15%3%8%< 1%119
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201430%17%12%40%1%140
200738%13%14%35%< 1%119
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who meditate…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201444%13%6%36%1%140
200745%10%1%43%1%119
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201462%17%8%11%1%140
200753%20%10%17%< 1%119
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201441%17%5%34%3%140
200728%20%11%36%4%119
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

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Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201439%8%48%4%1%140
200737%6%54%2%1%119
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201424%76%< 1%< 1%140
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who read scripture…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201446%19%8%26%< 1%140
200749%17%6%27%1%119
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in heaven

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Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201494%6%1%140
200789%5%6%119
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in hell

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Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201482%13%5%140
200783%13%4%119
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…

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Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201413%10%78%140
200714%12%74%119
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…

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Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201436%37%24%3%140
200729%41%21%8%119
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 Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who would rather have…

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Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201429%68%1%2%140
200728%67%2%3%119
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201428%71%1%< 1%140
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say abortion should be…

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Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201460%40%< 1%140
200753%43%4%119
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say homosexuality…

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Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201460%33%5%2%140
200743%49%5%2%119
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …same-sex marriage

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Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201447%48%5%140
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 members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally

% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
201423%31%2%40%3%140
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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