Views about human evolution among married adults by importance of religion (2014) Switch to: Importance of religion in one's life among married adults by views about human evolution

% of married adults who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important12%28%3%51%5%10,185
Somewhat important38%30%5%23%3%4,060
Not too important66%14%6%12%2%1,752
Not at all important81%7%3%8%2%1,712
Don't know22%16%15%24%22%118
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