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Age distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
13%
29%
30%
28%
1,191
No lean
14%
36%
27%
23%
170
Democrat/lean Dem.
12%
21%
41%
26%
454
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 political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
7%
9%
26%
37%
19%
1%
1,191
No lean
7%
10%
33%
32%
18%
1%
170
Democrat/lean Dem.
6%
9%
17%
47%
18%
2%
454
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
52%
48%
1,208
No lean
47%
53%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
44%
56%
460
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 political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
94%
2%
< 1%
2%
2%
1,201
No lean
79%
6%
< 1%
6%
9%
172
Democrat/lean Dem.
65%
19%
1%
6%
10%
456
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 political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
2%
2%
96%
1,200
No lean
2%
< 1%
98%
173
Democrat/lean Dem.
5%
3%
93%
455
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
22%
23%
37%
18%
1,056
No lean
50%
20%
20%
10%
144
Democrat/lean Dem.
49%
21%
19%
10%
413
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
41%
37%
16%
6%
1,201
No lean
61%
29%
7%
3%
174
Democrat/lean Dem.
53%
33%
8%
6%
458
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 political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
68%
2%
10%
8%
11%
1,206
No lean
50%
6%
19%
13%
12%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
44%
4%
19%
14%
19%
460
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 political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
27%
73%
1,205
No lean
32%
68%
174
Democrat/lean Dem.
19%
81%
460
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 God among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
92%
7%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,208
No lean
81%
13%
2%
4%
< 1%
1%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
86%
11%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
460
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
84%
15%
1%
1%
< 1%
1,208
No lean
75%
22%
1%
1%
2%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
76%
21%
2%
1%
< 1%
460
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
63%
28%
9%
1%
1,208
No lean
44%
28%
25%
3%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
46%
36%
17%
1%
460
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
83%
11%
2%
4%
1%
1,208
No lean
73%
14%
3%
8%
2%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
79%
13%
4%
4%
< 1%
460
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend prayer group…
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
49%
13%
10%
28%
< 1%
1,208
No lean
36%
9%
12%
42%
1%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
35%
11%
11%
41%
1%
460
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 political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
47%
5%
2%
43%
2%
1,208
No lean
46%
4%
1%
46%
3%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
47%
8%
3%
41%
2%
460
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
79%
10%
4%
6%
1%
1,208
No lean
70%
17%
6%
6%
1%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
75%
10%
6%
8%
< 1%
460
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
42%
15%
13%
27%
2%
1,208
No lean
47%
10%
8%
32%
3%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
43%
17%
11%
28%
2%
460
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 Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
66%
3%
27%
2%
2%
1,208
No lean
45%
4%
44%
2%
4%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
50%
6%
40%
3%
1%
460
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 Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
60%
38%
2%
1%
1,208
No lean
36%
61%
2%
1%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
34%
63%
2%
2%
460
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
67%
12%
6%
15%
< 1%
1,208
No lean
55%
9%
8%
26%
2%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
56%
13%
8%
22%
1%
460
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 political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
64%
23%
4%
6%
2%
1,208
No lean
53%
22%
5%
12%
7%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
55%
27%
2%
10%
5%
460
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 Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
87%
5%
8%
1,208
No lean
90%
3%
7%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
90%
5%
5%
460
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
86%
7%
7%
1,208
No lean
86%
6%
8%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
86%
9%
5%
460
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
78%
16%
4%
3%
1,208
No lean
41%
24%
21%
14%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
39%
38%
19%
4%
460
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
83%
14%
2%
1%
1,208
No lean
48%
38%
3%
12%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
42%
50%
3%
4%
460
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 Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
75%
21%
3%
1%
1,208
No lean
44%
47%
5%
4%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
38%
58%
1%
2%
460
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 Southern Baptist Convention by political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
22%
74%
3%
1,208
No lean
47%
48%
5%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
44%
51%
5%
460
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 political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
23%
72%
4%
2%
1,208
No lean
44%
42%
6%
7%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
44%
48%
5%
3%
460
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 political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
14%
81%
5%
1,208
No lean
37%
50%
13%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
37%
55%
9%
460
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 political party
% 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
Republican/lean Rep.
59%
36%
3%
2%
1,208
No lean
44%
50%
2%
3%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
32%
60%
3%
5%
460
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 political party
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say humans…
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Party affiliation
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
Republican/lean Rep.
8%
21%
1%
65%
4%
1,208
No lean
18%
30%
7%
39%
6%
177
Democrat/lean Dem.
19%
26%
3%
47%
6%
460
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.