Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201435%26%3%32%3%5,483
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.

Learn More: Evolved; due to natural processes, Evolved; due to God's design, Always existed in present form

Views about human evolution 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 humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Catholic34%32%4%26%4%1,110
Evangelical Protestant10%28%1%57%3%1,330
Historically Black Protestant15%37%2%45%1%291
Jewish58%22%6%12%2%144
Mainline Protestant30%34%4%27%5%982
Mormon4%37%1%49%9%148
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")71%12%5%11%1%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.

Learn More: Evolved; due to natural processes, Evolved; due to God's design, Always existed in present form

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes33%35%21%11%2,004
Evolved; due to God's design27%33%27%12%1,399
Evolved; don't know how26%31%25%18%197
Always existed in present form22%36%27%15%1,652
Don't know9%39%22%30%157
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes22%19%27%24%7%1%2,004
Evolved; due to God's design17%17%26%31%7%1%1,399
Evolved; don't know how11%21%25%31%10%1%197
Always existed in present form14%13%31%31%10%1%1,652
Don't know4%8%35%30%19%3%157
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes53%47%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design47%53%1,416
Evolved; don't know how55%45%203
Always existed in present form43%57%1,679
Don't know46%54%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes73%6%6%12%3%2,002
Evolved; due to God's design67%13%3%13%4%1,402
Evolved; don't know how76%7%5%9%3%199
Always existed in present form66%13%3%14%4%1,658
Don't know66%9%3%19%3%156
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes16%12%72%2,010
Evolved; due to God's design12%9%80%1,403
Evolved; don't know how15%10%75%201
Always existed in present form14%8%78%1,655
Don't know15%9%76%153
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes24%17%30%28%1,867
Evolved; due to God's design29%22%29%20%1,281
Evolved; don't know how25%24%22%29%174
Always existed in present form34%21%29%16%1,474
Don't know41%22%24%13%132
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes29%30%24%18%2,020
Evolved; due to God's design32%38%18%12%1,410
Evolved; don't know how32%32%22%14%203
Always existed in present form43%35%14%8%1,674
Don't know58%23%14%5%158
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes45%10%11%2%32%2,020
Evolved; due to God's design49%8%12%4%27%1,415
Evolved; don't know how56%7%11%4%22%201
Always existed in present form52%3%13%7%26%1,676
Don't know55%6%10%9%20%159
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%72%2,021
Evolved; due to God's design34%66%1,413
Evolved; don't know how27%73%202
Always existed in present form33%67%1,675
Don't know36%64%158
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

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

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

Views about human evolutionBelieve 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
Evolved; due to natural processes27%29%11%< 1%27%5%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design74%22%2%< 1%1%< 1%1,416
Evolved; don't know how50%29%7%2%4%9%203
Always existed in present form86%11%1%< 1%1%< 1%1,679
Don't know76%16%5%< 1%< 1%2%161
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.

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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%30%26%25%1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design61%32%5%2%< 1%1,416
Evolved; don't know how38%36%16%9%1%203
Always existed in present form78%17%2%2%< 1%1,679
Don't know68%24%2%3%3%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes13%36%50%< 1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design40%40%20%< 1%1,416
Evolved; don't know how21%39%39%1%203
Always existed in present form59%29%12%< 1%1,679
Don't know48%26%24%2%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes24%17%8%51%1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design60%25%7%8%< 1%1,416
Evolved; don't know how46%14%12%27%2%203
Always existed in present form75%14%5%5%1%1,679
Don't know74%14%1%9%2%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes8%6%5%81%< 1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design22%15%11%52%1%1,416
Evolved; don't know how12%5%11%72%1%203
Always existed in present form40%18%11%32%1%1,679
Don't know33%12%6%47%2%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes24%12%6%57%1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design37%14%5%44%< 1%1,416
Evolved; don't know how37%8%7%47%< 1%203
Always existed in present form45%9%3%41%1%1,679
Don't know48%7%3%36%6%161
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 views about human evolution

% 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…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes34%27%14%23%1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design59%23%11%6%< 1%1,416
Evolved; don't know how43%24%16%14%3%203
Always existed in present form69%18%6%6%1%1,679
Don't know61%18%5%10%7%161
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 views about human evolution

% 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

Views about human evolutionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes8%18%56%18%1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design35%10%48%6%2%1,416
Evolved; don't know how21%12%59%6%3%203
Always existed in present form56%5%34%4%1%1,679
Don't know42%3%41%3%12%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes21%78%1%1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design32%67%1%< 1%1,416
Evolved; don't know how22%73%3%2%203
Always existed in present form48%49%1%1%1,679
Don't know31%59%2%7%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes11%8%8%74%< 1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design35%17%12%36%< 1%1,416
Evolved; don't know how22%8%9%60%1%203
Always existed in present form56%15%8%21%1%1,679
Don't know42%20%3%32%3%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionWord 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
Evolved; due to natural processes8%16%< 1%69%6%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design26%46%1%21%6%1,416
Evolved; don't know how13%23%3%39%22%203
Always existed in present form50%33%4%10%4%1,679
Don't know40%23%4%19%14%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes46%46%8%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design89%7%4%1,416
Evolved; don't know how63%20%17%203
Always existed in present form88%7%5%1,679
Don't know82%4%14%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes33%60%8%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design70%22%7%1,416
Evolved; don't know how48%33%19%203
Always existed in present form78%16%7%1,679
Don't know62%23%15%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%12%61%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design44%13%43%1,416
Evolved; don't know how29%24%47%203
Always existed in present form50%16%34%1,679
Don't know40%29%31%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes19%39%39%3%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design37%40%20%3%1,416
Evolved; don't know how29%34%28%10%203
Always existed in present form52%31%12%5%1,679
Don't know44%24%16%16%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes46%49%2%3%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design55%41%2%2%1,416
Evolved; don't know how47%33%8%12%203
Always existed in present form59%37%2%2%1,679
Don't know48%32%8%13%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes35%61%3%1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design45%50%3%2%1,416
Evolved; don't know how33%48%12%7%203
Always existed in present form55%40%3%2%1,679
Don't know41%31%14%14%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes79%19%2%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design54%44%2%1,416
Evolved; don't know how58%35%7%203
Always existed in present form35%63%3%1,679
Don't know30%55%14%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes87%10%2%1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design69%26%4%2%1,416
Evolved; don't know how65%19%7%9%203
Always existed in present form41%54%3%2%1,679
Don't know40%31%12%17%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes82%15%3%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design59%35%6%1,416
Evolved; don't know how58%29%13%203
Always existed in present form31%63%6%1,679
Don't know35%48%17%161
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 views about human evolution

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

Views about human evolutionStricter 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
Evolved; due to natural processes24%73%2%1%2,024
Evolved; due to God's design36%61%1%2%1,416
Evolved; don't know how24%65%5%6%203
Always existed in present form48%47%1%3%1,679
Don't know42%31%10%17%161
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.