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
201462%31%4%1%1%1%5,299
200770%25%2%< 1%1%1%5,789
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Belief in God among adults who pray weekly by religious group

% of adults who pray weekly 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
Catholic60%35%4%1%1%< 1%1,431
Evangelical Protestant76%21%2%1%< 1%< 1%1,105
Historically Black Protestant86%13%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%219
Jewish44%36%15%< 1%2%4%135
Mainline Protestant59%35%3%1%1%1%1,323
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")50%36%10%< 1%1%2%754
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain24%33%28%15%3,175
Believe in God; fairly certain25%36%25%14%1,680
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%31%23%11%229
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Generational cohort among adults who pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%14%27%33%10%1%3,175
Believe in God; fairly certain15%16%30%29%9%1%1,680
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%19%24%26%7%1%229
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Gender composition among adults who pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%51%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain49%51%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain51%49%234
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain66%13%2%15%3%3,168
Believe in God; fairly certain70%5%5%17%3%1,692
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain73%5%4%15%3%232
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Immigrant status among adults who pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%10%77%3,174
Believe in God; fairly certain17%10%73%1,694
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%11%71%230
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Income distribution among adults who pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly 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 certain35%21%26%18%2,836
Believe in God; fairly certain31%19%29%22%1,519
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%17%26%25%208
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Educational distribution among adults who pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%32%15%8%3,194
Believe in God; fairly certain39%29%18%14%1,704
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain38%33%17%13%234
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Marital status among adults who pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%7%13%6%28%3,202
Believe in God; fairly certain49%9%12%4%26%1,702
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain38%12%13%4%32%232
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%70%3,203
Believe in God; fairly certain33%67%1,703
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%72%232
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%38%4%3%< 1%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain25%59%13%3%1%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%49%30%9%1%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly 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 certain32%47%21%< 1%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain20%50%29%1%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%43%45%1%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly 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 certain16%11%11%62%< 1%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain10%9%10%72%< 1%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%11%6%76%< 1%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%10%5%53%1%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain29%13%7%50%1%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%18%6%43%1%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly 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 certain55%22%12%10%1%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain41%24%18%16%1%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%21%17%28%1%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly 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 certain36%17%14%31%1%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain42%19%17%20%2%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain51%20%14%14%1%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%10%51%7%2%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain13%15%57%13%2%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%27%51%14%2%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly 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 certain31%67%1%1%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain26%71%1%1%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%79%1%1%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly 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 certain23%16%15%46%< 1%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain13%13%13%60%1%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%12%10%69%1%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly 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 certain31%40%2%20%7%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain13%33%1%45%8%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%11%1%72%8%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain88%7%5%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain74%17%9%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%42%14%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain71%22%7%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain50%40%10%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%57%10%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%17%41%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain35%17%48%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%17%64%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%36%20%5%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain26%41%29%5%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%34%41%7%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%41%3%3%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain51%43%3%3%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%53%5%4%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%47%4%2%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain45%50%3%2%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%65%2%4%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%44%4%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain63%34%3%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain80%15%5%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain65%29%4%3%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain78%17%3%2%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain82%12%4%2%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%39%8%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain69%24%7%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain82%13%5%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly 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 certain42%54%2%2%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain34%62%2%2%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%70%1%1%234
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 pray weekly by belief in God

% of adults who pray weekly 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 certain23%36%3%34%4%3,210
Believe in God; fairly certain45%28%5%20%3%1,709
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain60%14%7%17%2%234
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.