Belief in God among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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
201459%22%6%1%11%2%13,339
200771%18%4%< 1%5%2%14,306
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religious group

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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
Buddhist33%24%6%< 1%34%3%134
Catholic59%32%6%1%2%1%2,884
Evangelical Protestant83%14%2%1%< 1%< 1%2,210
Hindu43%29%12%< 1%14%2%103
Historically Black Protestant89%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,326
Jehovah's Witness91%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%109
Jewish34%25%13%< 1%23%5%442
Mainline Protestant65%26%5%1%2%1%1,908
Mormon74%20%4%< 1%1%1%119
Muslim85%10%4%< 1%1%< 1%163
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")27%22%11%< 1%36%4%3,419
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain24%34%27%15%7,270
Believe in God; fairly certain28%38%22%12%2,812
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%33%20%10%841
Do not believe in God41%32%16%11%1,765
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%34%21%17%318
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%15%28%31%10%1%7,270
Believe in God; fairly certain17%19%30%26%8%1%2,812
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%20%27%24%5%1%841
Do not believe in God28%22%23%20%7%1%1,765
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%14%29%26%11%1%318
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%64%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain43%57%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain50%50%852
Do not believe in God59%41%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God52%48%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%27%4%22%4%7,343
Believe in God; fairly certain50%10%5%32%3%2,834
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain61%6%9%22%3%845
Do not believe in God74%4%9%10%3%1,770
Other/don't know if they believe in God77%7%2%10%5%324
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain21%10%68%7,270
Believe in God; fairly certain31%10%59%2,803
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%14%61%839
Do not believe in God15%15%69%1,769
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%11%80%325
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 certain51%20%19%10%6,484
Believe in God; fairly certain46%18%21%15%2,522
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%17%23%23%768
Do not believe in God24%18%29%29%1,642
Other/don't know if they believe in God27%20%27%27%273
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%29%12%8%7,373
Believe in God; fairly certain50%25%14%11%2,835
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%24%19%16%847
Do not believe in God23%27%28%21%1,781
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%33%22%24%328
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%7%17%8%29%7,388
Believe in God; fairly certain40%13%13%4%30%2,841
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%10%8%4%38%850
Do not believe in God37%12%10%2%39%1,780
Other/don't know if they believe in God38%9%14%4%35%325
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain32%68%7,396
Believe in God; fairly certain34%66%2,846
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%74%848
Do not believe in God21%79%1,781
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%76%328
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%21%3%2%1%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain34%43%16%7%< 1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%29%39%21%< 1%852
Do not believe in God4%9%23%64%< 1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%20%29%35%2%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 certain45%36%18%1%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain24%42%34%< 1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%38%54%< 1%852
Do not believe in God3%19%78%< 1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%32%58%2%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%16%4%7%1%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain40%23%11%25%< 1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%14%13%54%< 1%852
Do not believe in God2%2%3%92%< 1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%10%7%68%3%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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%12%10%44%1%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain14%10%9%67%1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%4%4%86%< 1%852
Do not believe in God1%2%2%95%< 1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%2%2%90%2%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%9%4%38%2%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain35%12%5%47%1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%12%7%57%< 1%852
Do not believe in God19%9%7%65%1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%10%8%55%4%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 certain68%14%8%9%1%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain48%18%14%18%1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%19%15%34%1%852
Do not believe in God30%17%10%41%2%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%13%13%30%7%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 certain46%15%11%27%1%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain44%17%15%22%2%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain43%15%17%24%1%852
Do not believe in God46%18%14%21%1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God50%17%16%14%3%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%8%41%7%2%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain18%15%50%15%2%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%21%53%18%1%852
Do not believe in God2%21%46%29%1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%21%51%16%5%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 certain27%70%1%1%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain19%79%1%1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain17%83%< 1%< 1%852
Do not believe in God13%85%< 1%1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%82%2%1%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 certain47%13%9%31%1%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain19%12%10%59%1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%8%6%80%< 1%852
Do not believe in God2%2%5%91%< 1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%8%5%76%2%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 certain47%29%3%15%6%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain23%25%1%43%7%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%11%< 1%75%5%852
Do not believe in God1%2%< 1%95%2%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%4%1%77%13%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain88%8%4%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain72%20%8%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%46%12%852
Do not believe in God5%92%3%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%50%29%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%22%6%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain51%41%8%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%62%10%852
Do not believe in God5%93%2%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%57%23%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain20%20%60%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain16%20%64%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%15%73%852
Do not believe in God7%11%82%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%19%72%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%34%28%8%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain19%33%43%6%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%31%52%5%852
Do not believe in God5%22%69%4%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%30%56%6%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 certain27%68%3%2%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain26%69%2%2%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%74%2%1%852
Do not believe in God14%84%2%< 1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%82%4%1%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%45%4%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain63%34%3%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain77%21%2%852
Do not believe in God89%9%2%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God84%13%3%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain61%33%3%3%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain81%14%2%2%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain85%12%2%2%852
Do not believe in God94%4%1%1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God86%10%2%3%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%42%7%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain73%21%6%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain81%15%4%852
Do not believe in God93%5%2%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God84%10%6%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 certain31%64%1%3%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain25%70%1%3%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%78%1%1%852
Do not believe in God10%88%1%1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%81%1%4%332
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 certain22%30%3%41%5%7,417
Believe in God; fairly certain47%24%4%22%3%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain65%12%4%16%3%852
Do not believe in God89%4%1%6%< 1%1,788
Other/don't know if they believe in God73%7%10%7%3%332
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.