Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201469%18%4%1%6%2%4,752
200773%16%3%1%4%3%4,425
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Belief in God among divorced or separated adults by religious group

% of divorced or separated adults who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Catholic65%26%5%2%1%1%898
Evangelical Protestant87%11%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,239
Historically Black Protestant91%7%1%1%< 1%< 1%398
Mainline Protestant70%24%3%1%2%1%764
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")37%22%9%1%25%6%967
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain5%36%42%18%3,091
Believe in God; fairly certain8%36%39%17%865
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%41%32%19%188
Do not believe in God8%42%34%17%350
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%37%26%21%112
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Generational cohort among divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain2%7%32%49%11%< 1%3,091
Believe in God; fairly certain1%10%32%46%11%< 1%865
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%12%34%40%11%< 1%188
Do not believe in God1%13%36%39%10%1%350
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%18%30%34%13%1%112
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Gender composition among divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%61%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain50%50%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain62%38%190
Do not believe in God66%34%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God58%42%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain59%19%1%16%5%3,101
Believe in God; fairly certain67%7%2%20%4%876
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain71%5%4%17%3%187
Do not believe in God86%4%2%6%2%351
Other/don't know if they believe in God75%8%2%13%2%112
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Immigrant status among divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%7%80%3,105
Believe in God; fairly certain19%8%73%866
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%12%72%187
Do not believe in God11%7%83%350
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%6%74%113
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Income distribution among divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%23%16%6%2,827
Believe in God; fairly certain48%22%22%8%802
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain54%18%15%14%174
Do not believe in God31%21%31%17%334
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%35%12%6%3,138
Believe in God; fairly certain46%32%12%10%876
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain43%28%15%13%189
Do not believe in God29%33%21%17%352
Other/don't know if they believe in God38%37%13%11%117
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain26%74%3,152
Believe in God; fairly certain27%73%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%74%189
Do not believe in God21%79%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%71%118
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%19%3%3%1%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain29%46%17%8%1%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%29%35%24%< 1%190
Do not believe in God5%9%14%71%1%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%18%31%40%< 1%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%35%24%< 1%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain16%41%42%< 1%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%37%54%< 1%190
Do not believe in God2%12%86%< 1%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%25%67%1%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain76%15%3%6%1%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain38%24%10%27%1%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%18%17%47%1%190
Do not believe in God4%3%2%92%< 1%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%3%6%77%2%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%11%8%47%1%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain12%7%9%71%1%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%6%2%87%< 1%190
Do not believe in God1%2%1%95%< 1%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%2%10%80%1%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%7%3%35%2%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain39%13%5%42%1%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%15%6%54%< 1%190
Do not believe in God22%11%5%62%1%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%8%6%54%2%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%12%6%9%1%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain46%16%12%23%1%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%21%13%41%1%190
Do not believe in God24%16%11%46%3%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%7%6%42%9%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%14%10%25%2%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain42%17%16%23%1%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain43%14%17%25%1%190
Do not believe in God48%15%12%24%1%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God41%12%11%27%10%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%8%40%5%3%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain15%12%59%12%2%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%21%58%11%1%190
Do not believe in God2%21%52%23%2%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%23%62%4%6%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%63%2%1%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain25%71%2%1%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%81%2%2%190
Do not believe in God17%82%< 1%1%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%73%2%< 1%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%12%8%29%1%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain19%10%12%58%< 1%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%6%4%81%< 1%190
Do not believe in God3%4%5%88%< 1%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%6%< 1%81%2%118
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%28%3%16%8%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain19%27%1%44%9%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%11%< 1%78%4%190
Do not believe in God2%2%1%93%2%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%7%4%66%15%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain85%8%6%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain67%24%9%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%57%12%190
Do not believe in God4%94%2%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%52%28%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%21%8%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain47%43%10%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%61%10%190
Do not believe in God3%94%3%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%61%21%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%20%47%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain32%21%47%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%20%64%190
Do not believe in God20%20%60%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%29%46%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%31%22%8%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain29%33%31%6%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%41%32%8%190
Do not believe in God15%28%53%3%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%35%30%12%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%47%3%4%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain45%49%3%4%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain51%41%4%5%190
Do not believe in God39%56%2%3%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God49%40%4%7%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%54%5%2%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain40%54%5%2%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%61%3%2%190
Do not believe in God27%70%3%1%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God42%52%2%4%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%47%5%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain66%31%4%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain73%23%4%190
Do not believe in God87%12%2%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%23%3%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%39%4%4%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain73%18%5%3%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain79%13%5%2%190
Do not believe in God88%7%2%2%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God71%19%5%6%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%49%9%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain62%30%8%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain73%20%7%190
Do not believe in God85%10%4%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God64%23%13%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%55%2%4%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain35%59%3%4%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%66%3%1%190
Do not believe in God25%71%3%1%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%62%2%4%118
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 divorced or separated adults by belief in God

% of divorced or separated adults who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain17%30%3%46%5%3,157
Believe in God; fairly certain41%26%6%23%3%881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain63%14%4%16%3%190
Do not believe in God80%6%2%11%1%353
Other/don't know if they believe in God72%8%4%13%3%118
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