Belief in God among adults who say religion is somewhat important

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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
201451%37%7%1%3%2%8,311
200760%31%4%1%2%2%9,092
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 say religion is somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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
Catholic52%40%6%1%1%1%2,225
Evangelical Protestant66%30%3%< 1%< 1%1%1,382
Historically Black Protestant65%30%3%< 1%< 1%2%228
Jewish21%43%19%1%13%4%313
Mainline Protestant50%43%5%1%1%1%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")42%36%10%1%8%3%1,498
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain24%36%27%14%4,000
Believe in God; fairly certain26%34%25%14%3,116
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%36%21%11%538
Do not believe in God34%36%15%15%295
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%28%25%18%168
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%15%29%32%8%1%4,000
Believe in God; fairly certain17%16%28%30%9%1%3,116
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%22%27%24%7%1%538
Do not believe in God23%19%28%18%11%< 1%295
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%19%21%30%10%2%168
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%52%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain53%47%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain61%39%546
Do not believe in God57%43%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God63%37%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain69%9%3%15%4%4,007
Believe in God; fairly certain70%6%5%15%3%3,141
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain62%5%8%21%5%541
Do not believe in God71%3%9%14%3%295
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%6%6%5%9%165
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%11%76%4,010
Believe in God; fairly certain15%11%74%3,133
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%17%61%538
Do not believe in God14%17%70%293
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%9%77%168
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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 certain34%22%26%18%3,616
Believe in God; fairly certain30%20%28%22%2,830
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%15%24%24%484
Do not believe in God23%20%33%24%268
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%15%19%29%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.

Educational distribution among adults who say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%33%16%8%4,038
Believe in God; fairly certain39%31%18%12%3,156
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%27%18%15%545
Do not believe in God28%25%25%23%296
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%33%21%17%173
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%9%14%5%26%4,047
Believe in God; fairly certain46%11%12%5%27%3,160
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%14%9%5%32%544
Do not believe in God44%8%10%3%35%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God45%5%11%9%29%170
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%70%4,049
Believe in God; fairly certain30%70%3,162
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%72%543
Do not believe in God22%78%296
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%74%172
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

Attendance at religious services among adults who say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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 certain15%55%30%< 1%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain12%55%32%< 1%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%54%38%< 1%546
Do not believe in God6%45%48%1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%52%36%3%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%29%9%13%1%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain28%31%15%24%1%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%21%18%38%1%546
Do not believe in God10%7%11%72%< 1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%13%13%54%4%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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 certain9%9%9%73%< 1%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain5%7%9%79%< 1%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%6%9%80%< 1%546
Do not believe in God3%7%9%81%< 1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%5%9%81%2%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%8%5%55%1%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain24%12%6%58%1%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%12%9%55%< 1%546
Do not believe in God28%11%9%51%1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%10%5%57%4%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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 certain48%22%14%15%1%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain37%23%17%22%1%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%20%16%36%< 1%546
Do not believe in God39%15%11%34%1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God38%18%10%28%7%174
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 adults who say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%16%14%31%1%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain36%19%19%25%1%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain51%14%16%19%1%546
Do not believe in God50%17%11%22%< 1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God49%15%16%19%< 1%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain18%11%61%8%2%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain9%14%63%11%2%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%22%53%18%2%546
Do not believe in God3%23%53%20%1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%19%60%12%4%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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 certain29%69%1%1%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain25%74%1%1%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%76%2%1%546
Do not believe in God17%80%1%1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%76%2%2%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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 certain18%13%14%55%1%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain9%11%12%68%1%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%8%11%75%< 1%546
Do not believe in God5%6%12%77%< 1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%7%12%67%1%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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 certain22%39%2%28%9%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain9%33%1%48%9%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%14%< 1%70%9%546
Do not believe in God3%4%< 1%87%5%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%7%1%71%19%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain85%10%6%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain75%16%9%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%41%15%546
Do not believe in God15%81%4%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%36%36%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain65%28%7%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain52%39%9%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%55%12%546
Do not believe in God10%85%5%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%50%31%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%19%41%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain35%17%47%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%19%57%546
Do not believe in God13%21%66%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%23%49%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%38%23%6%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain26%43%26%5%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%37%35%5%546
Do not believe in God11%33%52%5%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%43%29%9%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%41%3%3%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain52%43%2%3%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain47%45%4%4%546
Do not believe in God38%54%3%5%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God54%35%7%4%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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 certain48%47%3%1%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain44%51%3%2%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%61%3%1%546
Do not believe in God28%68%3%2%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God39%47%11%3%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain60%36%4%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain68%29%3%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain74%22%4%546
Do not believe in God84%13%3%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%20%7%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%21%4%3%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain79%15%3%2%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain79%16%2%2%546
Do not believe in God88%11%1%1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God70%14%10%6%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain61%31%8%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain71%22%7%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain74%20%5%546
Do not believe in God83%12%5%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God71%18%11%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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 certain39%56%2%3%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain34%61%2%2%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%66%3%1%546
Do not believe in God19%79%1%1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%65%6%5%174
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 say religion is somewhat important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important 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 certain28%35%4%30%3%4,060
Believe in God; fairly certain45%28%6%18%3%3,172
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain61%14%6%16%2%546
Do not believe in God83%7%1%7%1%297
Other/don't know if they believe in God57%14%11%14%4%174
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.