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Age distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Does more harm than good
12%
29%
32%
27%
1,169
Does more good than harm
15%
27%
33%
26%
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.
Generational cohort among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
6%
9%
26%
39%
19%
1%
1,169
Does more good than harm
9%
9%
23%
39%
18%
1%
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.
Gender composition among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Does more harm than good
53%
47%
1,190
Does more good than harm
44%
56%
572
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Does more harm than good
89%
4%
< 1%
3%
3%
1,181
Does more good than harm
78%
10%
1%
4%
7%
566
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 views about government aid to the poor
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Does more harm than good
2%
1%
97%
1,180
Does more good than harm
2%
4%
94%
566
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 views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
22%
22%
37%
19%
1,033
Does more good than harm
48%
22%
20%
10%
517
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 views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
42%
36%
16%
6%
1,180
Does more good than harm
53%
33%
9%
5%
570
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 views about government aid to the poor
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Does more harm than good
66%
3%
12%
9%
11%
1,188
Does more good than harm
50%
4%
16%
12%
17%
572
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 views about government aid to the poor
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Does more harm than good
28%
72%
1,188
Does more good than harm
23%
77%
568
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Belief in God among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
91%
7%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,190
Does more good than harm
85%
12%
1%
1%
< 1%
1%
572
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
82%
15%
1%
1%
1%
1,190
Does more good than harm
78%
20%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
572
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
59%
29%
12%
1%
1,190
Does more good than harm
52%
33%
14%
1%
572
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Frequency of prayer among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
82%
11%
2%
4%
1%
1,190
Does more good than harm
79%
13%
3%
5%
< 1%
572
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
47%
13%
10%
29%
< 1%
1,190
Does more good than harm
39%
11%
10%
39%
1%
572
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Frequency of meditation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
44%
6%
3%
45%
2%
1,190
Does more good than harm
52%
5%
2%
39%
2%
572
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
79%
10%
5%
5%
1%
1,190
Does more good than harm
74%
12%
6%
9%
< 1%
572
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
41%
15%
12%
29%
2%
1,190
Does more good than harm
47%
15%
12%
26%
1%
572
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
63%
3%
30%
2%
2%
1,190
Does more good than harm
55%
6%
36%
3%
1%
572
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
59%
38%
2%
1%
1,190
Does more good than harm
36%
61%
2%
1%
572
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Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
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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
Does more harm than good
65%
11%
6%
17%
1%
1,190
Does more good than harm
59%
13%
7%
20%
1%
572
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Interpreting scripture among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
64%
23%
4%
6%
3%
1,190
Does more good than harm
55%
28%
2%
11%
4%
572
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
87%
5%
8%
1,190
Does more good than harm
89%
5%
6%
572
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Belief in Hell among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
86%
7%
7%
1,190
Does more good than harm
86%
9%
5%
572
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Party affiliation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Does more harm than good
77%
7%
16%
1,190
Does more good than harm
41%
14%
45%
572
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Political ideology among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
73%
17%
7%
3%
1,190
Does more good than harm
48%
33%
15%
5%
572
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 views about government aid to the poor
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
83%
14%
1%
2%
1,190
Does more good than harm
46%
47%
2%
4%
572
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Views about abortion among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
26%
71%
3%
1,190
Does more good than harm
40%
55%
5%
572
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Does more harm than good
25%
68%
4%
3%
1,190
Does more good than harm
41%
53%
4%
2%
572
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
% 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
Does more harm than good
17%
78%
5%
1,190
Does more good than harm
32%
59%
9%
572
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
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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
Does more harm than good
60%
36%
2%
2%
1,190
Does more good than harm
34%
59%
2%
4%
572
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Views about human evolution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by views about government aid to the poor
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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
Does more harm than good
10%
23%
1%
62%
4%
1,190
Does more good than harm
18%
23%
4%
51%
4%
572
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