Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201461%21%5%< 1%10%2%5,483
200771%19%3%< 1%4%3%4,901
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.

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Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Catholic63%29%4%1%2%1%1,110
Evangelical Protestant86%12%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,330
Historically Black Protestant87%12%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%291
Jewish37%26%10%< 1%23%5%144
Mainline Protestant62%30%4%1%2%2%982
Mormon90%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%148
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")23%22%12%< 1%36%6%1,186
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain23%36%26%15%3,204
Believe in God; fairly certain27%33%27%13%1,177
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%35%18%7%288
Do not believe in God43%35%13%9%580
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%39%17%10%141
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%15%29%31%9%1%3,204
Believe in God; fairly certain17%16%27%31%9%< 1%1,177
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%21%29%20%5%1%288
Do not believe in God29%23%26%16%6%1%580
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%20%28%21%6%< 1%141
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%57%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain50%50%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain61%39%295
Do not believe in God65%35%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God58%42%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain66%14%3%13%4%3,204
Believe in God; fairly certain69%7%5%15%4%1,183
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain72%3%10%14%2%290
Do not believe in God81%3%5%8%3%580
Other/don't know if they believe in God83%1%3%11%3%140
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%9%79%3,215
Believe in God; fairly certain18%9%73%1,174
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%16%65%292
Do not believe in God13%13%74%581
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%9%81%141
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%21%29%18%2,902
Believe in God; fairly certain29%21%25%25%1,073
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%12%32%34%269
Do not believe in God17%18%35%29%547
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%15%25%32%122
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%35%17%10%3,239
Believe in God; fairly certain35%32%19%13%1,184
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%26%22%23%294
Do not believe in God24%30%27%19%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%39%19%16%142
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%5%13%6%24%3,243
Believe in God; fairly certain47%10%12%4%27%1,187
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%10%8%1%40%295
Do not believe in God38%11%7%1%42%585
Other/don't know if they believe in God44%10%8%3%35%141
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%67%3,240
Believe in God; fairly certain31%69%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%73%293
Do not believe in God23%77%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%66%141
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%21%3%2%< 1%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain22%52%19%6%1%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%27%47%18%1%295
Do not believe in God3%8%28%60%1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%17%44%28%2%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%33%15%< 1%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain20%44%36%< 1%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%38%57%< 1%295
Do not believe in God3%22%75%< 1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%28%65%3%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%17%4%5%1%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain34%27%13%25%< 1%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%16%10%62%< 1%295
Do not believe in God2%2%3%93%< 1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%13%7%69%2%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%16%11%40%1%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain10%9%8%74%< 1%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%5%4%87%1%295
Do not believe in God1%2%2%95%< 1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%3%2%89%2%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%11%4%39%1%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain25%15%6%54%1%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%11%7%61%1%295
Do not believe in God15%8%5%71%< 1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%13%4%64%2%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%20%7%4%1%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain38%29%17%16%1%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%28%18%32%< 1%295
Do not believe in God23%24%13%39%1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%18%15%33%8%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%6%40%4%2%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain14%13%60%12%1%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%22%57%17%2%295
Do not believe in God1%23%48%28%1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%25%52%14%4%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%57%1%1%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain25%74%1%< 1%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%81%1%1%295
Do not believe in God18%82%< 1%< 1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%85%< 1%1%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%16%9%26%< 1%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain12%12%11%65%< 1%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%3%7%85%< 1%295
Do not believe in God1%3%6%90%< 1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%6%9%78%2%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%38%3%14%5%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain13%29%1%49%8%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%6%< 1%83%7%295
Do not believe in God1%1%< 1%96%2%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%5%< 1%72%19%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain89%6%5%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain73%20%7%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%47%16%295
Do not believe in God4%93%4%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%42%41%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%18%7%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain51%40%9%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%63%13%295
Do not believe in God3%93%3%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%52%31%143
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%15%38%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain33%16%51%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%14%62%295
Do not believe in God17%9%73%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%20%49%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%34%16%5%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain25%42%30%3%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%44%40%5%295
Do not believe in God11%32%53%4%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%37%34%8%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain57%38%2%3%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain49%47%2%2%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%45%4%4%295
Do not believe in God41%53%2%3%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God51%35%4%10%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%44%4%2%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain40%54%4%2%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%64%4%1%295
Do not believe in God26%71%2%1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%55%8%1%143
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 abortion among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%55%3%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain68%29%3%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain84%14%2%295
Do not believe in God90%9%1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God78%16%7%143
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 homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%41%4%3%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain81%14%2%3%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain88%9%1%2%295
Do not believe in God94%5%1%< 1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God87%10%2%1%143
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 same-sex marriage among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%51%6%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain73%21%6%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain84%14%2%295
Do not believe in God92%6%2%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God82%12%6%143
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%53%2%3%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain32%65%2%2%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%77%3%1%295
Do not believe in God16%80%1%2%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%62%5%7%143
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 human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain16%32%3%46%4%3,250
Believe in God; fairly certain48%27%5%17%2%1,189
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain75%10%4%8%3%295
Do not believe in God93%2%1%3%< 1%586
Other/don't know if they believe in God72%5%13%7%3%143
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.