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
201414%12%10%1%56%7%3,966
200720%18%11%1%42%10%2,468
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Belief in God among adults who say religion is not at all important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
Catholic23%22%20%< 1%29%6%160
Mainline Protestant28%21%29%3%19%1%136
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")10%11%9%1%62%7%3,232
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain21%38%27%15%513
Believe in God; fairly certain25%40%24%12%481
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%32%18%13%400
Do not believe in God36%36%16%12%2,215
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%36%21%12%273
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Generational cohort among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain12%16%31%33%8%< 1%513
Believe in God; fairly certain13%18%33%29%6%< 1%481
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%18%25%22%8%1%400
Do not believe in God24%21%27%20%7%1%2,215
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%22%28%24%8%1%273
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Gender composition among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain57%43%527
Believe in God; fairly certain52%48%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain63%37%407
Do not believe in God66%34%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God66%34%281
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain59%14%3%19%5%506
Believe in God; fairly certain79%3%3%11%4%477
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain73%5%8%11%3%400
Do not believe in God80%2%6%9%3%2,221
Other/don't know if they believe in God84%5%2%4%5%277
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Immigrant status among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%14%72%518
Believe in God; fairly certain11%12%77%478
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain14%15%71%401
Do not believe in God12%13%75%2,218
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%11%81%279
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Income distribution among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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 certain38%23%21%18%460
Believe in God; fairly certain27%19%27%27%444
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%18%26%27%364
Do not believe in God23%17%31%28%2,064
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%21%27%28%236
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Educational distribution among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%36%14%9%521
Believe in God; fairly certain32%34%20%15%483
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%27%20%16%405
Do not believe in God29%31%24%17%2,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%30%23%17%280
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Marital status among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%9%20%6%32%521
Believe in God; fairly certain41%11%13%2%32%482
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%10%10%4%39%407
Do not believe in God39%12%9%2%37%2,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God39%11%14%3%34%278
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain27%73%522
Believe in God; fairly certain25%75%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%81%404
Do not believe in God22%78%2,238
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%79%280
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BeliefsandPractices

Attendance at religious services among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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 certain7%18%74%1%527
Believe in God; fairly certain2%12%86%< 1%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%10%86%1%407
Do not believe in God< 1%8%92%< 1%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%8%91%< 1%281
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Frequency of prayer among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%16%6%34%1%527
Believe in God; fairly certain13%9%8%69%< 1%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%5%6%82%< 1%407
Do not believe in God1%< 1%1%98%< 1%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%2%4%89%2%281
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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 certain10%3%6%80%1%527
Believe in God; fairly certain3%1%1%95%< 1%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%1%< 1%96%< 1%407
Do not believe in God< 1%< 1%1%99%< 1%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%< 1%2%96%1%281
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Frequency of meditation among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%6%5%37%1%527
Believe in God; fairly certain31%10%5%54%< 1%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%11%4%63%1%407
Do not believe in God17%7%5%71%< 1%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%9%6%65%2%281
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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 certain65%11%6%17%1%527
Believe in God; fairly certain41%16%12%29%2%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%16%11%41%1%407
Do not believe in God29%14%8%46%2%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God35%9%10%40%7%281
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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 certain56%12%8%24%1%527
Believe in God; fairly certain46%15%14%25%< 1%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%14%16%29%1%407
Do not believe in God46%16%13%24%1%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God51%14%13%21%2%281
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain8%17%60%12%3%527
Believe in God; fairly certain2%19%59%18%2%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%19%62%15%1%407
Do not believe in God1%19%50%29%1%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%18%58%18%6%281
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 religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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 certain22%74%2%1%527
Believe in God; fairly certain17%83%< 1%< 1%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%78%1%1%407
Do not believe in God16%83%1%1%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%80%3%1%281
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 religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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 certain20%4%5%69%2%527
Believe in God; fairly certain5%3%4%89%< 1%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%5%1%91%< 1%407
Do not believe in God1%2%3%94%< 1%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%2%3%93%1%281
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Interpreting scripture among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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 certain13%16%1%61%9%527
Believe in God; fairly certain5%6%< 1%84%5%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%7%< 1%85%4%407
Do not believe in God< 1%1%< 1%97%3%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%2%1%86%11%281
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Belief in Heaven among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%38%11%527
Believe in God; fairly certain34%58%8%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%61%10%407
Do not believe in God3%95%2%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%56%34%281
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 religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%54%10%527
Believe in God; fairly certain23%70%7%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain17%74%8%407
Do not believe in God2%96%2%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%65%26%281
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain26%29%45%527
Believe in God; fairly certain22%18%60%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%17%61%407
Do not believe in God18%18%64%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%24%54%281
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Political ideology among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain22%34%35%10%527
Believe in God; fairly certain13%32%49%6%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%40%39%6%407
Do not believe in God12%29%52%6%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%36%38%12%281
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Views about size of government among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%36%4%8%527
Believe in God; fairly certain48%46%3%3%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain48%46%4%3%407
Do not believe in God44%50%3%3%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God49%36%6%10%281
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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 certain40%52%6%3%527
Believe in God; fairly certain35%61%3%< 1%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%59%3%2%407
Do not believe in God30%66%3%1%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God38%55%2%4%281
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Views about abortion among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain64%32%4%527
Believe in God; fairly certain80%18%2%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain85%13%3%407
Do not believe in God86%11%3%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God82%12%6%281
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Views about homosexuality among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%19%6%3%527
Believe in God; fairly certain86%10%2%2%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain85%12%2%1%407
Do not believe in God92%5%2%1%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God85%9%3%3%281
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain64%24%12%527
Believe in God; fairly certain84%12%4%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain83%12%5%407
Do not believe in God90%7%3%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God80%11%9%281
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 religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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 certain32%62%3%2%527
Believe in God; fairly certain28%68%3%1%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%73%2%1%407
Do not believe in God19%78%1%2%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%64%3%5%281
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 religion is not at all important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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 certain36%27%6%25%6%527
Believe in God; fairly certain69%11%5%12%3%484
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain74%7%3%11%4%407
Do not believe in God89%3%1%5%1%2,245
Other/don't know if they believe in God83%4%8%4%1%281
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.