Interpreting scripture among adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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
201411%16%1%66%6%11,947
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 say humans evolved due to natural processes by religious group

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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
Buddhist4%7%< 1%77%11%191
Catholic17%29%1%46%7%2,167
Evangelical Protestant33%37%3%22%5%870
Hindu4%13%< 1%73%10%118
Historically Black Protestant49%26%1%18%6%302
Jewish2%12%1%79%6%536
Mainline Protestant11%24%1%55%10%1,876
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%5%< 1%87%4%5,120
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 say humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are ages…

Interpreting scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally23%37%24%16%999
Word of God; not everything taken literally30%33%22%14%1,826
Not the word of God31%36%21%12%8,143
Other/don't know23%35%23%18%725
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Interpreting scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally14%16%30%28%11%2%999
Word of God; not everything taken literally22%15%27%26%9%1%1,826
Not the word of God20%19%28%25%7%1%8,143
Other/don't know14%17%27%29%11%1%725
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Interpreting scriptureMenWomenSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally45%55%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally44%56%1,858
Not the word of God58%42%8,249
Other/don't know52%48%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally39%25%2%31%3%1,005
Word of God; not everything taken literally66%9%4%17%4%1,847
Not the word of God76%4%6%10%4%8,151
Other/don't know69%6%7%12%7%742
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Interpreting scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally28%10%61%985
Word of God; not everything taken literally15%13%72%1,843
Not the word of God13%13%74%8,180
Other/don't know16%11%73%737
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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 literally62%17%15%6%865
Word of God; not everything taken literally32%19%29%20%1,665
Not the word of God22%18%31%29%7,527
Other/don't know37%16%26%22%619
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who have completed…

Interpreting scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally67%23%7%3%999
Word of God; not everything taken literally42%28%18%11%1,851
Not the word of God25%31%25%19%8,223
Other/don't know31%34%20%15%749
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Interpreting scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally37%11%16%8%27%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally44%7%11%5%33%1,851
Not the word of God44%11%10%3%32%8,221
Other/don't know45%10%12%7%26%744
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Interpreting scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally35%65%1,009
Word of God; not everything taken literally31%69%1,852
Not the word of God25%75%8,226
Other/don't know29%71%752
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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 literally77%18%2%2%< 1%< 1%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally59%34%4%< 1%1%1%1,858
Not the word of God16%27%14%1%36%6%8,249
Other/don't know35%33%11%2%9%10%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say religion is…

Interpreting scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally73%21%4%2%< 1%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally41%45%12%2%< 1%1,858
Not the word of God9%26%28%37%1%8,249
Other/don't know26%39%22%11%2%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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 literally45%36%19%1%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally27%49%25%< 1%1,858
Not the word of God6%30%64%< 1%8,249
Other/don't know13%43%43%2%757
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 say humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who pray…

Interpreting scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally68%17%5%10%< 1%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally46%26%10%18%< 1%1,858
Not the word of God15%12%8%65%< 1%8,249
Other/don't know33%20%8%36%3%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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 literally31%16%10%43%< 1%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally15%10%10%66%< 1%1,858
Not the word of God2%2%4%91%< 1%8,249
Other/don't know6%9%7%76%2%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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 literally46%8%4%40%1%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally30%10%5%55%< 1%1,858
Not the word of God26%10%6%57%1%8,249
Other/don't know30%10%6%51%2%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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 literally65%14%9%11%1%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally47%21%14%18%< 1%1,858
Not the word of God38%17%12%31%1%8,249
Other/don't know45%16%11%24%3%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally43%12%13%29%1%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally38%17%15%29%< 1%1,858
Not the word of God48%18%14%20%1%8,249
Other/don't know42%17%14%25%2%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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 literally37%8%43%11%1%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally19%12%57%11%1%1,858
Not the word of God3%20%55%20%1%8,249
Other/don't know8%14%59%14%5%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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 literally28%69%1%2%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally27%72%1%1%1,858
Not the word of God18%80%1%< 1%8,249
Other/don't know21%76%2%1%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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%12%10%29%1%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally21%14%12%53%< 1%1,858
Not the word of God5%5%7%84%< 1%8,249
Other/don't know12%11%8%67%2%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who …in heaven

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally92%4%4%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally87%8%4%1,858
Not the word of God29%63%8%8,249
Other/don't know52%24%24%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who …in hell

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally79%15%6%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally66%28%6%1,858
Not the word of God17%76%7%8,249
Other/don't know35%42%23%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally25%23%52%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally37%16%47%1,858
Not the word of God22%15%63%8,249
Other/don't know26%25%49%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who are…

Interpreting scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally40%29%23%7%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally30%42%25%3%1,858
Not the word of God14%37%46%4%8,249
Other/don't know21%40%29%10%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who would rather have…

Interpreting scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally30%66%2%3%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally50%46%1%2%1,858
Not the word of God46%48%3%3%8,249
Other/don't know45%38%9%8%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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 literally40%56%2%1%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally47%51%2%1%1,858
Not the word of God32%64%3%1%8,249
Other/don't know36%52%8%3%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say abortion should be…

Interpreting scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally44%53%4%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally61%37%2%1,858
Not the word of God85%13%2%8,249
Other/don't know73%21%7%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who say homosexuality…

Interpreting scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally57%35%3%5%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally78%18%3%2%1,858
Not the word of God91%6%1%1%8,249
Other/don't know81%11%5%3%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes who …same-sex marriage

Interpreting scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally44%48%8%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally69%26%5%1,858
Not the word of God88%9%3%8,249
Other/don't know70%19%11%757
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 humans evolved due to natural processes by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans evolved due to natural processes 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 literally43%52%1%4%1,010
Word of God; not everything taken literally34%64%1%1%1,858
Not the word of God21%76%2%1%8,249
Other/don't know29%62%4%4%757
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.