Frequency of prayer among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201424%15%8%53%1%12,132
200728%18%9%44%1%9,963
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: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

Frequency of prayer among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by religious group

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist37%18%8%36%1%202
Catholic39%24%11%25%1%2,068
Evangelical Protestant52%23%7%17%1%636
Hindu44%18%9%30%< 1%119
Historically Black Protestant60%17%9%13%< 1%177
Jewish12%14%8%65%1%513
Mainline Protestant32%25%11%31%1%1,841
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")11%7%6%75%< 1%5,713
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: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily19%35%30%16%2,848
Weekly25%37%27%12%1,748
Monthly29%39%23%9%922
Seldom/never35%34%19%12%6,348
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily10%16%29%35%10%1%2,848
Weekly15%16%30%31%7%< 1%1,748
Monthly19%19%30%27%5%< 1%922
Seldom/never23%21%26%23%8%1%6,348
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily43%57%2,903
Weekly48%52%1,772
Monthly57%43%935
Seldom/never64%36%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily63%10%5%17%5%2,844
Weekly72%6%4%14%4%1,745
Monthly67%7%5%17%4%927
Seldom/never77%4%6%10%3%6,350
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily16%12%72%2,870
Weekly14%11%76%1,758
Monthly16%13%72%926
Seldom/never13%14%74%6,366
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily34%19%26%20%2,605
Weekly27%18%29%26%1,596
Monthly27%18%27%28%858
Seldom/never23%19%30%27%5,838
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily34%32%19%15%2,885
Weekly30%32%22%16%1,764
Monthly33%32%20%15%930
Seldom/never29%31%23%16%6,412
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily46%10%15%6%21%2,891
Weekly49%9%12%4%27%1,764
Monthly43%12%10%2%33%932
Seldom/never41%11%10%3%36%6,407
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily28%72%2,897
Weekly30%70%1,767
Monthly27%73%933
Seldom/never23%77%6,408
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say they…

Frequency of prayerBelieve 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
At least daily62%28%6%1%2%1%2,903
Weekly39%45%10%1%2%3%1,772
Monthly23%46%18%1%9%4%935
Seldom/never9%21%15%< 1%47%7%6,428
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily45%37%10%7%1%2,903
Weekly21%53%19%6%1%1,772
Monthly9%51%28%11%< 1%935
Seldom/never3%17%32%48%< 1%6,428
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who attend religious services…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily21%43%36%< 1%2,903
Weekly15%46%39%< 1%1,772
Monthly4%52%43%< 1%935
Seldom/never2%22%75%< 1%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily13%8%9%69%< 1%2,903
Weekly6%6%7%80%< 1%1,772
Monthly2%4%7%87%< 1%935
Seldom/never1%1%2%96%< 1%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily55%8%3%32%1%2,903
Weekly35%13%6%45%1%1,772
Monthly21%17%8%53%1%935
Seldom/never17%9%6%67%1%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily67%14%8%10%1%2,903
Weekly46%22%15%16%2%1,772
Monthly32%23%19%25%1%935
Seldom/never31%16%12%40%2%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily58%14%11%17%< 1%2,903
Weekly46%20%15%19%1%1,772
Monthly43%19%18%20%1%935
Seldom/never44%17%15%24%1%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily15%17%56%10%2%2,903
Weekly8%19%58%13%2%1,772
Monthly5%18%61%15%1%935
Seldom/never2%19%57%21%1%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say…

Frequency of prayerThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily24%74%2%1%2,903
Weekly23%75%1%1%1,772
Monthly21%78%1%< 1%935
Seldom/never17%81%1%< 1%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily26%12%11%51%< 1%2,903
Weekly8%11%13%68%< 1%1,772
Monthly3%7%11%80%< 1%935
Seldom/never2%2%5%91%< 1%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily67%24%9%2,903
Weekly61%28%11%1,772
Monthly54%35%11%935
Seldom/never21%71%8%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily42%49%8%2,903
Weekly39%52%9%1,772
Monthly35%58%8%935
Seldom/never15%79%6%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily27%19%55%2,903
Weekly28%16%56%1,772
Monthly29%17%54%935
Seldom/never23%17%59%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily23%36%35%5%2,903
Weekly22%38%36%5%1,772
Monthly18%41%38%4%935
Seldom/never15%36%44%5%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%43%4%4%2,903
Weekly50%44%3%3%1,772
Monthly50%45%2%3%935
Seldom/never49%45%3%3%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of prayerDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily36%58%4%2%2,903
Weekly38%56%4%2%1,772
Monthly38%58%3%1%935
Seldom/never34%61%3%1%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily70%26%4%2,903
Weekly74%24%2%1,772
Monthly76%22%3%935
Seldom/never84%13%2%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily81%14%3%2%2,903
Weekly85%11%2%2%1,772
Monthly84%12%2%2%935
Seldom/never89%7%2%1%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily74%19%7%2,903
Weekly78%16%5%1,772
Monthly78%16%6%935
Seldom/never86%11%4%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say…

Frequency of prayerStricter 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
At least daily29%66%2%2%2,903
Weekly30%67%2%1%1,772
Monthly29%67%2%2%935
Seldom/never23%73%2%2%6,428
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say humans…

Frequency of prayerEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least daily40%32%6%19%3%2,903
Weekly53%26%5%14%2%1,772
Monthly61%20%4%13%2%935
Seldom/never81%8%3%7%1%6,428
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.