Interpreting scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
201426%29%2%36%7%4,502
200727%31%2%31%8%5,071
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.

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Interpreting scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord 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
Catholic25%38%3%28%6%1,070
Evangelical Protestant47%36%4%9%5%906
Historically Black Protestant54%27%1%12%6%215
Jewish7%20%2%64%8%143
Mainline Protestant20%38%2%31%10%864
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")7%10%< 1%76%7%976
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are ages…

Interpreting scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally16%38%27%19%982
Word of God; not everything taken literally23%36%23%17%1,288
Word of God; other/don't know11%27%32%30%106
Not the word of God23%39%24%13%1,735
Other/don't know20%37%23%19%307
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Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally10%15%29%31%14%1%982
Word of God; not everything taken literally14%16%30%29%11%1%1,288
Word of God; other/don't know6%9%24%39%21%2%106
Not the word of God14%18%30%29%8%1%1,735
Other/don't know8%21%28%29%11%3%307
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureMenWomenSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally49%51%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally44%56%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know47%53%108
Not the word of God57%43%1,754
Other/don't know43%57%322
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally56%16%3%23%3%997
Word of God; not everything taken literally72%9%4%12%3%1,300
Word of God; other/don't know67%5%4%19%4%108
Not the word of God71%5%11%10%3%1,741
Other/don't know68%9%7%13%3%316
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally21%8%70%986
Word of God; not everything taken literally13%10%77%1,302
Word of God; other/don't know17%9%74%108
Not the word of God19%12%70%1,738
Other/don't know17%8%75%318
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Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have a household income of…

Interpreting scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally44%20%22%13%870
Word of God; not everything taken literally28%19%32%21%1,183
Not the word of God18%20%32%30%1,597
Other/don't know34%20%23%22%259
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Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have completed…

Interpreting scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally53%31%11%5%999
Word of God; not everything taken literally35%32%19%14%1,308
Word of God; other/don't know40%30%15%14%108
Not the word of God27%28%25%20%1,751
Other/don't know33%33%21%13%316
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally52%5%12%9%22%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally55%7%12%5%22%1,308
Word of God; other/don't know55%3%12%11%18%107
Not the word of God49%10%10%4%27%1,747
Other/don't know46%13%14%6%21%314
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally33%67%1,001
Word of God; not everything taken literally35%65%1,308
Word of God; other/don't know28%72%108
Not the word of God27%73%1,749
Other/don't know32%68%320
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they…

Interpreting scriptureBelieve 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
Word of God; should be taken literally84%14%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally71%25%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know85%13%< 1%1%1%< 1%108
Not the word of God21%33%14%< 1%26%5%1,754
Other/don't know55%31%3%2%4%5%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say religion is…

Interpreting scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally80%17%2%1%< 1%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally55%38%6%1%< 1%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know79%16%3%1%1%108
Not the word of God13%33%27%27%< 1%1,754
Other/don't know36%36%20%8%1%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend religious services…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally50%36%13%< 1%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally37%46%16%1%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know43%40%17%< 1%108
Not the word of God8%35%57%< 1%1,754
Other/don't know18%49%31%2%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who pray…

Interpreting scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally72%15%6%6%1%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally55%25%9%10%< 1%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know76%10%6%7%1%108
Not the word of God18%16%10%55%< 1%1,754
Other/don't know39%20%11%28%2%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend prayer group…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally35%13%16%37%< 1%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally18%11%12%58%< 1%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know25%9%18%46%2%108
Not the word of God3%4%6%87%< 1%1,754
Other/don't know9%9%9%72%1%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who meditate…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally41%9%7%40%2%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally26%10%9%54%1%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know35%6%7%50%3%108
Not the word of God17%10%8%64%1%1,754
Other/don't know31%11%7%49%2%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally60%15%17%7%< 1%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally43%23%24%10%< 1%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know50%20%18%7%5%108
Not the word of God26%17%24%33%1%1,754
Other/don't know37%18%23%17%5%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Interpreting scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally53%4%33%8%2%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally34%8%50%6%2%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know39%7%36%5%13%108
Not the word of God6%16%62%15%2%1,754
Other/don't know19%12%55%10%4%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

Interpreting scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally42%55%1%2%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally32%67%1%< 1%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know41%51%5%3%108
Not the word of God22%76%1%< 1%1,754
Other/don't know23%71%4%2%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who read scripture…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally48%13%13%26%< 1%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally25%15%17%43%< 1%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know43%13%9%33%1%108
Not the word of God5%4%9%82%< 1%1,754
Other/don't know13%13%14%57%3%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in heaven

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally91%5%3%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally92%5%3%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know81%5%13%108
Not the word of God42%50%8%1,754
Other/don't know68%16%15%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in hell

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally84%10%6%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally73%22%6%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know72%10%17%108
Not the word of God25%67%8%1,754
Other/don't know47%33%20%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally42%17%41%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally48%15%37%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know46%22%32%108
Not the word of God28%15%57%1,754
Other/don't know33%26%41%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally48%31%17%5%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally37%42%17%4%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know49%29%15%8%108
Not the word of God18%42%36%4%1,754
Other/don't know24%37%26%12%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who would rather have…

Interpreting scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally46%49%2%3%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally59%37%2%2%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know53%30%9%8%108
Not the word of God53%42%3%3%1,754
Other/don't know49%36%6%9%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Interpreting scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally47%46%3%4%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally49%47%3%1%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know60%25%10%5%108
Not the word of God36%61%3%1%1,754
Other/don't know41%48%7%4%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say abortion should be…

Interpreting scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally34%62%4%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally52%46%2%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know36%57%8%108
Not the word of God80%17%2%1,754
Other/don't know64%23%12%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say homosexuality…

Interpreting scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally41%50%4%4%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally68%26%4%2%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know37%40%13%10%108
Not the word of God85%11%2%2%1,754
Other/don't know66%19%10%6%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Interpreting scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally30%63%7%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally57%36%7%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know35%54%11%108
Not the word of God81%16%3%1,754
Other/don't know59%26%14%322
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 several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

Interpreting scriptureStricter 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
Word of God; should be taken literally48%47%2%3%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally39%58%1%2%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know43%32%9%16%108
Not the word of God24%73%2%1%1,754
Other/don't know31%59%6%5%322
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say humans…

Interpreting scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally15%25%2%53%4%1,007
Word of God; not everything taken literally22%40%3%33%2%1,311
Word of God; other/don't know8%23%9%41%18%108
Not the word of God66%18%4%11%2%1,754
Other/don't know31%23%14%23%9%322
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.