Latter-day Saints have grown less likely to say they believe in God with certainty
% of Latter-day Saint adults (Mormons) who say …
| 2007 | 2011 | 2014 | 2023-24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| They believe in God or a universal spirit with absolute certainty | 90 | — | 86 | 76 |
| Religion is very important in their lives | 83 | 82 | 84 | 72 |
| They pray daily | 82 | 83 | 85 | 73 |
Note: Dashes indicate the question was not asked in that survey. The three older surveys were conducted by telephone, but the 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study (RLS) was completed mainly online and on paper. This “mode shift” affects the results of some survey questions. Analysis of an experimental telephone survey conducted alongside the 2023-24 RLS indicates that it is safe to make the comparisons shown here. Refer to Appendix A of the 2023-24 RLS for more details.
Source: Religious Landscape Study of U.S. adults conducted July 17, 2023-March 4, 2024.
“Tradition and Change Among Latter-day Saints in the U.S.”
“Tradition and Change Among Latter-day Saints in the U.S.”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
