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Age distribution among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
22%
39%
19%
20%
100
Evolved; due to God's design
13%
30%
32%
25%
187
Always existed in present form
7%
28%
33%
32%
287
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Generational cohort among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
14%
17%
30%
24%
13%
2%
100
Evolved; due to God's design
8%
9%
26%
39%
18%
1%
187
Always existed in present form
5%
4%
26%
40%
22%
2%
287
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Gender composition among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
51%
49%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
51%
49%
189
Always existed in present form
43%
57%
294
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
90%
1%
2%
2%
5%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
93%
3%
3%
1%
1%
188
Always existed in present form
94%
2%
< 1%
3%
1%
291
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Immigrant status among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
5%
7%
88%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
4%
4%
92%
188
Always existed in present form
4%
6%
90%
290
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Income distribution among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical 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
Evolved; due to God's design
22%
23%
36%
19%
170
Always existed in present form
28%
22%
29%
20%
241
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
28%
37%
17%
18%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
32%
41%
15%
12%
188
Always existed in present form
40%
30%
21%
9%
292
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
51%
10%
7%
6%
25%
102
Evolved; due to God's design
62%
1%
9%
11%
17%
189
Always existed in present form
60%
5%
10%
11%
13%
293
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
22%
78%
101
Evolved; due to God's design
23%
77%
189
Always existed in present form
23%
77%
294
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
53%
42%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
86%
14%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
189
Always existed in present form
88%
11%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
294
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Importance of religion in one's life among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
35%
49%
14%
2%
< 1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
65%
32%
1%
1%
< 1%
189
Always existed in present form
77%
18%
2%
1%
2%
294
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
28%
49%
23%
< 1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
39%
46%
15%
< 1%
189
Always existed in present form
55%
30%
14%
< 1%
294
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
37%
35%
9%
17%
2%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
64%
25%
6%
5%
< 1%
189
Always existed in present form
78%
13%
6%
3%
< 1%
294
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
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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
Evolved; due to natural processes
10%
12%
9%
68%
1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
17%
10%
14%
59%
< 1%
189
Always existed in present form
31%
16%
8%
43%
1%
294
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
23%
8%
5%
64%
1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
42%
6%
3%
48%
1%
189
Always existed in present form
43%
5%
4%
45%
3%
294
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
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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
Evolved; due to natural processes
43%
18%
13%
26%
< 1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
63%
20%
9%
7%
< 1%
189
Always existed in present form
73%
11%
8%
8%
1%
294
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
37%
19%
15%
26%
3%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
37%
19%
18%
25%
2%
189
Always existed in present form
46%
18%
9%
26%
1%
294
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
22%
11%
55%
13%
< 1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
32%
9%
53%
5%
< 1%
189
Always existed in present form
57%
5%
33%
1%
3%
294
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical 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
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
42%
58%
< 1%
< 1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
38%
61%
1%
< 1%
189
Always existed in present form
51%
47%
2%
< 1%
294
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Frequency of reading scripture among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
22%
10%
9%
59%
< 1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
26%
19%
11%
43%
< 1%
189
Always existed in present form
47%
14%
13%
25%
1%
294
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Interpreting scripture among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
20%
47%
2%
29%
3%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
29%
52%
2%
11%
6%
189
Always existed in present form
55%
32%
4%
6%
2%
294
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Belief in Heaven among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who …in heaven
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Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
82%
11%
7%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
92%
5%
4%
189
Always existed in present form
87%
5%
9%
294
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Belief in Hell among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
53%
41%
6%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
76%
15%
10%
189
Always existed in present form
82%
11%
7%
294
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Party affiliation among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
49%
14%
37%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
62%
9%
29%
189
Always existed in present form
61%
17%
22%
294
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Political ideology among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
38%
42%
20%
< 1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
46%
37%
14%
3%
189
Always existed in present form
61%
25%
7%
8%
294
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Views about size of government among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
59%
41%
< 1%
< 1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
66%
31%
< 1%
3%
189
Always existed in present form
74%
19%
3%
3%
294
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Views about government aid to the poor among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
45%
53%
1%
1%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
56%
42%
1%
1%
189
Always existed in present form
65%
27%
6%
2%
294
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Views about abortion among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical 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
Evolved; due to natural processes
60%
37%
3%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
55%
42%
3%
189
Always existed in present form
33%
63%
3%
294
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Views about homosexuality among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
72%
21%
2%
4%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
62%
33%
3%
2%
189
Always existed in present form
39%
52%
4%
6%
294
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Views about same-sex marriage among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Views about human evolution
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes
62%
30%
8%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
53%
37%
10%
189
Always existed in present form
31%
64%
5%
294
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by views about human evolution
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who say…
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Views about human evolution
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
Evolved; due to natural processes
38%
60%
< 1%
2%
103
Evolved; due to God's design
44%
54%
< 1%
2%
189
Always existed in present form
53%
41%
2%
5%
294
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.