Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%18%10%11%1%9,542
200752%17%15%15%2%9,841
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by religious group

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic59%18%12%11%1%2,774
Evangelical Protestant66%17%8%8%< 1%2,469
Historically Black Protestant69%15%9%7%< 1%466
Jehovah's Witness84%3%5%4%4%102
Jewish47%17%19%17%< 1%184
Mainline Protestant54%22%12%11%1%2,158
Mormon80%11%4%4%1%360
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")41%16%12%30%1%713
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are ages…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week22%33%26%19%5,812
Once or twice a month30%34%23%13%1,602
Several times a year24%37%25%13%949
Seldom/never27%31%25%17%943
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Generational cohort among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week14%13%27%31%13%1%5,812
Once or twice a month21%15%28%28%8%< 1%1,602
Several times a year17%13%31%30%8%1%949
Seldom/never17%16%25%29%12%1%943
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMenWomenSample size
At least once a week42%58%5,922
Once or twice a month47%53%1,625
Several times a year50%50%964
Seldom/never56%44%958
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week69%11%2%13%4%5,860
Once or twice a month73%9%3%12%3%1,609
Several times a year72%8%5%13%3%956
Seldom/never72%8%3%14%3%945
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Immigrant status among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week13%10%78%5,871
Once or twice a month11%10%79%1,607
Several times a year12%11%77%955
Seldom/never11%13%76%942
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week29%21%29%20%5,181
Once or twice a month27%20%32%21%1,476
Several times a year26%18%32%24%862
Seldom/never38%23%24%15%832
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have completed…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week34%35%20%12%5,902
Once or twice a month36%34%19%11%1,619
Several times a year41%30%17%12%961
Seldom/never55%30%10%6%954
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Marital status among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week53%5%13%6%23%5,900
Once or twice a month50%6%9%4%30%1,624
Several times a year52%6%10%5%27%963
Seldom/never41%8%15%7%29%952
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week31%69%5,897
Once or twice a month33%67%1,620
Several times a year33%67%963
Seldom/never28%72%953
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week85%13%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%5,922
Once or twice a month71%26%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,625
Several times a year62%33%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%964
Seldom/never50%38%7%< 1%3%1%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week76%20%3%1%1%5,922
Once or twice a month49%44%5%1%< 1%1,625
Several times a year37%54%8%1%< 1%964
Seldom/never28%50%17%5%< 1%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%34%13%< 1%5,922
Once or twice a month32%51%17%< 1%1,625
Several times a year22%54%24%< 1%964
Seldom/never17%43%40%< 1%958
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 their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who pray…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week77%16%3%3%< 1%5,922
Once or twice a month53%30%9%8%< 1%1,625
Several times a year41%32%12%16%< 1%964
Seldom/never32%21%12%34%1%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week33%13%12%42%< 1%5,922
Once or twice a month14%14%12%60%< 1%1,625
Several times a year10%9%13%68%< 1%964
Seldom/never10%5%6%79%< 1%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who meditate…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week51%8%3%37%1%5,922
Once or twice a month25%14%5%55%1%1,625
Several times a year15%7%10%67%1%964
Seldom/never16%5%4%74%1%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%17%10%19%1%5,922
Once or twice a month33%25%18%23%< 1%1,625
Several times a year19%17%32%31%1%964
Seldom/never22%9%12%56%1%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%8%38%4%3%5,922
Once or twice a month29%11%53%6%1%1,625
Several times a year22%9%59%10%1%964
Seldom/never18%9%63%9%2%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%58%1%1%5,922
Once or twice a month33%66%1%1%1,625
Several times a year31%67%1%1%964
Seldom/never28%72%< 1%< 1%958
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week51%13%10%26%1%5,922
Once or twice a month23%20%14%43%< 1%1,625
Several times a year13%15%19%54%< 1%964
Seldom/never11%8%8%73%< 1%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week90%6%5%5,922
Once or twice a month92%5%3%1,625
Several times a year88%7%4%964
Seldom/never82%12%6%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who …in hell

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week72%21%7%5,922
Once or twice a month71%23%6%1,625
Several times a year69%25%6%964
Seldom/never64%29%7%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week47%15%38%5,922
Once or twice a month48%15%37%1,625
Several times a year46%14%40%964
Seldom/never38%20%42%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%36%16%5%5,922
Once or twice a month39%41%16%4%1,625
Several times a year31%44%21%3%964
Seldom/never34%39%22%6%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week59%36%2%3%5,922
Once or twice a month61%36%1%2%1,625
Several times a year57%40%1%2%964
Seldom/never54%43%1%2%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%45%4%1%5,922
Once or twice a month51%45%3%1%1,625
Several times a year49%47%2%1%964
Seldom/never48%48%2%2%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%53%3%5,922
Once or twice a month52%46%2%1,625
Several times a year58%40%2%964
Seldom/never58%40%2%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%34%5%3%5,922
Once or twice a month69%26%3%2%1,625
Several times a year71%23%3%2%964
Seldom/never69%26%4%2%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%46%8%5,922
Once or twice a month60%35%5%1,625
Several times a year61%32%7%964
Seldom/never61%32%7%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%56%2%2%5,922
Once or twice a month39%59%1%2%1,625
Several times a year40%57%2%1%964
Seldom/never43%54%1%2%958
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say humans…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week16%39%3%39%4%5,922
Once or twice a month24%39%3%32%2%1,625
Several times a year26%41%3%28%2%964
Seldom/never32%30%3%32%4%958
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.