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Two-thirds urban and one-third
rural, this segment
is near average in most areas, although Blacks, Hispanics and Native Americans are all
present in above average proportions. |
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Belief in God ranks number one, but strong faith
involvement is only average and significantly more than average say they are not involved
with their faith at all. Relatively few consider the environment a crisis, and far fewer
prefer to have a strong leader direct them. |
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Religious affiliations highest above average are Adventist,
New Age, Unitarian/Universalist, Pentecostal, Episcopal and Baptist. |
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The primary concerns of this group are Childcare (ranks
number two of all the segments), Finding a Good Church, Day-to-Day Financial Worries
(ranks number two), Fulfilling Marriage, Alcohol/Drug Abuse and Finding Life Direction.
Contributions to religious organizations, educational institutions and charities are well
below the national average. |
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Asked to identify programs and characteristics they would
prefer in a church, these households are more likely to indicate Sports/Camping (ranks
number two), Personal or Family Counseling (ranks number two), Youth Social Programs
(ranks number one), Contemporary/Informal Worship (ranks number two) and Community-Focused
Mission. |
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