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Age distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
27%
35%
28%
870
Once or twice a month
19%
31%
31%
19%
210
Several times a year
13%
34%
29%
24%
165
Seldom/never
14%
27%
31%
28%
558
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 attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
6%
7%
24%
42%
20%
1%
870
Once or twice a month
10%
15%
24%
37%
12%
1%
210
Several times a year
8%
8%
32%
37%
14%
1%
165
Seldom/never
7%
10%
23%
37%
21%
2%
558
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Gender composition among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
54%
888
Once or twice a month
52%
48%
213
Several times a year
50%
50%
168
Seldom/never
54%
46%
564
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 attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
6%
1%
4%
4%
879
Once or twice a month
82%
9%
< 1%
4%
4%
211
Several times a year
87%
4%
< 1%
3%
6%
167
Seldom/never
85%
6%
< 1%
3%
6%
560
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 attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
3%
2%
96%
885
Once or twice a month
2%
1%
97%
209
Several times a year
2%
5%
93%
165
Seldom/never
2%
2%
96%
558
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Income distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
27%
21%
35%
17%
766
Once or twice a month
35%
21%
26%
18%
189
Several times a year
26%
25%
32%
17%
150
Seldom/never
38%
23%
26%
12%
501
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Educational distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
40%
35%
17%
7%
882
Once or twice a month
43%
38%
15%
4%
211
Several times a year
47%
39%
8%
6%
167
Seldom/never
55%
32%
9%
4%
561
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 attendance at prayer groups
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
2%
10%
9%
9%
887
Once or twice a month
59%
1%
13%
7%
19%
213
Several times a year
53%
4%
15%
12%
16%
168
Seldom/never
49%
5%
18%
12%
15%
563
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 attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
74%
885
Once or twice a month
29%
71%
212
Several times a year
24%
76%
168
Seldom/never
24%
76%
563
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Belief in God among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
96%
3%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
888
Once or twice a month
94%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
213
Several times a year
93%
7%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
168
Seldom/never
77%
18%
3%
1%
1%
1%
564
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
96%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
888
Once or twice a month
84%
14%
1%
1%
< 1%
213
Several times a year
80%
17%
1%
< 1%
2%
168
Seldom/never
59%
36%
3%
1%
1%
564
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
92%
6%
1%
< 1%
888
Once or twice a month
47%
46%
5%
1%
213
Several times a year
37%
55%
7%
1%
168
Seldom/never
19%
48%
33%
1%
564
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Frequency of prayer among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
95%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
888
Once or twice a month
81%
14%
2%
1%
2%
213
Several times a year
78%
15%
3%
4%
1%
168
Seldom/never
62%
19%
6%
11%
1%
564
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 Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who meditate…
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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
At least once a week
62%
4%
1%
31%
2%
888
Once or twice a month
40%
10%
5%
43%
3%
213
Several times a year
39%
8%
4%
46%
2%
168
Seldom/never
31%
6%
3%
59%
2%
564
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
91%
5%
2%
1%
1%
888
Once or twice a month
76%
16%
5%
3%
< 1%
213
Several times a year
75%
14%
4%
5%
2%
168
Seldom/never
59%
16%
9%
15%
1%
564
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
50%
15%
9%
24%
2%
888
Once or twice a month
33%
23%
16%
27%
1%
213
Several times a year
35%
15%
15%
33%
2%
168
Seldom/never
39%
13%
14%
33%
1%
564
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
79%
3%
16%
1%
1%
888
Once or twice a month
62%
2%
30%
2%
4%
213
Several times a year
51%
4%
38%
4%
3%
168
Seldom/never
37%
7%
52%
3%
1%
564
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
61%
35%
2%
1%
888
Once or twice a month
51%
48%
1%
< 1%
213
Several times a year
42%
58%
< 1%
< 1%
168
Seldom/never
39%
58%
2%
1%
564
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Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
90%
5%
1%
3%
1%
888
Once or twice a month
67%
21%
6%
6%
< 1%
213
Several times a year
56%
20%
16%
7%
1%
168
Seldom/never
28%
15%
12%
45%
< 1%
564
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 attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
76%
16%
3%
2%
2%
888
Once or twice a month
62%
27%
4%
4%
3%
213
Several times a year
55%
27%
6%
6%
6%
168
Seldom/never
43%
32%
3%
17%
5%
564
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
5%
9%
888
Once or twice a month
93%
3%
4%
213
Several times a year
88%
3%
9%
168
Seldom/never
90%
6%
5%
564
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Belief in Hell among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
88%
5%
7%
888
Once or twice a month
91%
5%
4%
213
Several times a year
85%
9%
5%
168
Seldom/never
82%
12%
7%
564
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Party affiliation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
8%
21%
888
Once or twice a month
69%
7%
24%
213
Several times a year
61%
12%
28%
168
Seldom/never
55%
13%
32%
564
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Political ideology among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
17%
7%
2%
888
Once or twice a month
64%
25%
7%
5%
213
Several times a year
64%
24%
6%
6%
168
Seldom/never
51%
29%
15%
5%
564
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Views about size of government among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
75%
20%
2%
3%
888
Once or twice a month
74%
24%
1%
1%
213
Several times a year
67%
28%
1%
3%
168
Seldom/never
60%
32%
3%
4%
564
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
67%
30%
2%
1%
888
Once or twice a month
64%
30%
5%
1%
213
Several times a year
62%
32%
3%
3%
168
Seldom/never
56%
40%
2%
3%
564
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Views about abortion among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
77%
3%
888
Once or twice a month
27%
71%
2%
213
Several times a year
34%
62%
4%
168
Seldom/never
45%
50%
5%
564
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 Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
76%
3%
2%
888
Once or twice a month
32%
63%
3%
2%
213
Several times a year
33%
56%
6%
5%
168
Seldom/never
45%
46%
6%
3%
564
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 Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
12%
83%
5%
888
Once or twice a month
24%
69%
7%
213
Several times a year
29%
65%
7%
168
Seldom/never
33%
58%
9%
564
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
53%
41%
3%
3%
888
Once or twice a month
52%
44%
3%
1%
213
Several times a year
52%
45%
1%
2%
168
Seldom/never
46%
48%
3%
4%
564
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 Southern Baptist Convention by attendance at prayer groups
% 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
At least once a week
6%
16%
2%
70%
5%
888
Once or twice a month
10%
28%
2%
57%
3%
213
Several times a year
11%
26%
< 1%
60%
3%
168
Seldom/never
22%
30%
3%
41%
4%
564
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.