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Age distribution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
17%
34%
32%
17%
1,011
Believe in God; fairly certain
25%
28%
34%
13%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
11%
11%
29%
37%
10%
1%
1,011
Believe in God; fairly certain
19%
11%
24%
35%
9%
2%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
38%
62%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
43%
57%
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
< 1%
98%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
< 1%
99%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
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.
Immigrant status among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
3%
3%
94%
1,008
Believe in God; fairly certain
5%
2%
93%
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
55%
21%
17%
7%
925
Believe in God; fairly certain
55%
27%
13%
6%
105
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
56%
30%
10%
5%
1,026
Believe in God; fairly certain
61%
29%
6%
3%
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.
Marital status among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
29%
7%
20%
10%
35%
1,029
Believe in God; fairly certain
23%
4%
17%
6%
50%
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.
Parent of children under 18 among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
27%
73%
1,028
Believe in God; fairly certain
25%
75%
117
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Importance of religion in one's life among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
90%
9%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
52%
43%
5%
< 1%
1%
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.
Attendance at religious services among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
51%
39%
9%
1%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
30%
51%
19%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of prayer among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
80%
13%
3%
3%
1%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
62%
17%
12%
9%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
44%
16%
9%
30%
1%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
22%
12%
12%
54%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of meditation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
55%
9%
3%
31%
2%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
34%
8%
7%
50%
1%
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.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
74%
11%
7%
7%
1%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
55%
16%
13%
12%
3%
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.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
42%
15%
11%
31%
1%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
36%
20%
12%
30%
2%
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.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
48%
6%
41%
3%
2%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
21%
5%
65%
7%
1%
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.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
27%
72%
1%
1%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
19%
81%
< 1%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of reading scripture among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
62%
14%
8%
16%
1%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
35%
14%
15%
35%
1%
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.
Interpreting scripture among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
64%
21%
2%
7%
6%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
32%
32%
1%
23%
12%
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.
Belief in Heaven among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
95%
3%
2%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
83%
10%
7%
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.
Belief in Hell among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
83%
12%
6%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
57%
32%
10%
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.
Party affiliation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
9%
7%
84%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
10%
12%
78%
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.
Political ideology among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
36%
33%
25%
5%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
22%
45%
29%
4%
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.
Views about size of government among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
21%
75%
2%
3%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
19%
70%
2%
10%
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.
Views about government aid to the poor among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
24%
70%
3%
2%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
32%
60%
6%
1%
118
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Views about abortion among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
55%
39%
6%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
64%
32%
4%
118
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Views about homosexuality among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
54%
38%
5%
3%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
68%
24%
4%
4%
118
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Views about same-sex marriage among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
40%
51%
9%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
58%
31%
11%
118
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Views about environmental regulation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
36%
59%
2%
3%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
31%
65%
1%
3%
118
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Views about human evolution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by belief in God
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
15%
30%
3%
46%
6%
1,031
Believe in God; fairly certain
29%
35%
3%
28%
5%
118
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