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Age distribution among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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Legal in all/most cases
11%
33%
28%
28%
200
Illegal in all/most cases
9%
30%
30%
31%
234
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
8%
6%
30%
35%
19%
2%
200
Illegal in all/most cases
7%
7%
25%
36%
23%
2%
234
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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Men
Women
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
36%
64%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
54%
46%
239
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
94%
2%
1%
2%
2%
201
Illegal in all/most cases
96%
1%
< 1%
1%
1%
239
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
3%
5%
92%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
2%
6%
92%
237
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
25%
24%
30%
21%
181
Illegal in all/most cases
21%
17%
39%
24%
200
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Educational distribution among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
35%
35%
16%
13%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
33%
33%
23%
11%
237
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
51%
6%
10%
12%
20%
202
Illegal in all/most cases
66%
3%
9%
11%
12%
239
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
16%
84%
203
Illegal in all/most cases
27%
73%
238
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Belief in God among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
71%
27%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
89%
10%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
239
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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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
53%
39%
6%
2%
< 1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
75%
23%
1%
1%
< 1%
239
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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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
36%
42%
22%
< 1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
56%
34%
10%
< 1%
239
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
60%
23%
7%
9%
1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
68%
21%
6%
4%
< 1%
239
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
13%
10%
13%
65%
< 1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
31%
17%
7%
45%
1%
239
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
35%
7%
4%
53%
1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
45%
4%
4%
46%
1%
239
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
53%
21%
10%
15%
1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
73%
14%
5%
8%
< 1%
239
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
38%
18%
14%
29%
1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
42%
19%
11%
25%
3%
239
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
26%
14%
53%
6%
1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
56%
4%
36%
3%
1%
239
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
31%
68%
1%
< 1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
55%
43%
1%
< 1%
239
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
27%
15%
9%
48%
< 1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
42%
15%
12%
30%
1%
239
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Interpreting scripture among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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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
31%
45%
2%
17%
4%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
47%
38%
5%
5%
4%
239
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
89%
8%
3%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
88%
4%
8%
239
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
68%
27%
5%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
82%
10%
7%
239
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 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
44%
18%
38%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
72%
10%
18%
239
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Political ideology among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
38%
43%
13%
6%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
65%
26%
7%
2%
239
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Views about size of government among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
58%
36%
2%
4%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
85%
13%
1%
1%
239
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
53%
44%
1%
2%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
71%
27%
1%
1%
239
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
76%
20%
2%
1%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
41%
52%
4%
4%
239
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
68%
25%
8%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
26%
68%
7%
239
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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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
33%
64%
2%
2%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
55%
41%
1%
2%
239
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Views about human evolution among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by views about abortion
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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
24%
40%
3%
31%
3%
204
Illegal in all/most cases
14%
27%
1%
56%
2%
239
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