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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by religious group
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is…
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Religious tradition
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
16%
38%
3%
39%
5%
203
Mainline Protestant
24%
36%
< 1%
32%
7%
131
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
7%
7%
< 1%
79%
7%
151
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.
Age distribution among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
21%
29%
28%
22%
132
Word of God; not everything taken literally
19%
34%
26%
21%
214
Not the word of God
28%
32%
28%
12%
301
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 in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
15%
8%
27%
35%
12%
3%
132
Word of God; not everything taken literally
15%
11%
27%
32%
15%
1%
214
Not the word of God
17%
18%
25%
31%
9%
< 1%
301
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 in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
43%
57%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
40%
60%
218
Not the word of God
56%
44%
306
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
40%
39%
2%
13%
5%
130
Word of God; not everything taken literally
67%
19%
4%
7%
3%
214
Not the word of God
81%
8%
3%
4%
3%
302
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Immigrant status among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
11%
13%
76%
131
Word of God; not everything taken literally
8%
11%
80%
215
Not the word of God
10%
11%
79%
305
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Income distribution among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
48%
31%
13%
8%
116
Word of God; not everything taken literally
34%
19%
26%
21%
198
Not the word of God
18%
13%
37%
32%
269
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 in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
58%
29%
7%
5%
132
Word of God; not everything taken literally
39%
29%
15%
17%
217
Not the word of God
28%
25%
25%
22%
306
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Marital status among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
35%
2%
11%
15%
36%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
40%
4%
14%
8%
34%
217
Not the word of God
50%
8%
11%
4%
27%
305
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 in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
29%
71%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
24%
76%
217
Not the word of God
26%
74%
306
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Belief in God among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
85%
13%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
81%
16%
1%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
218
Not the word of God
22%
27%
14%
< 1%
29%
7%
306
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
78%
19%
1%
1%
< 1%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
62%
29%
5%
3%
1%
218
Not the word of God
12%
26%
30%
31%
< 1%
306
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Attendance at religious services among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
54%
34%
13%
< 1%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
42%
39%
18%
< 1%
218
Not the word of God
9%
29%
62%
< 1%
306
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Frequency of prayer among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
73%
18%
5%
4%
< 1%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
64%
18%
3%
15%
< 1%
218
Not the word of God
23%
15%
6%
55%
< 1%
306
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
44%
8%
13%
36%
< 1%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
18%
7%
17%
58%
1%
218
Not the word of God
5%
3%
5%
88%
< 1%
306
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 in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
58%
9%
8%
24%
< 1%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
39%
4%
6%
49%
1%
218
Not the word of God
28%
7%
6%
59%
< 1%
306
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 in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
72%
7%
14%
6%
< 1%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
54%
18%
11%
15%
2%
218
Not the word of God
44%
13%
13%
29%
2%
306
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 in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
51%
14%
12%
23%
1%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
29%
31%
11%
27%
2%
218
Not the word of God
43%
20%
15%
22%
< 1%
306
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
45%
5%
36%
9%
4%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
39%
11%
42%
7%
1%
218
Not the word of God
5%
16%
59%
20%
1%
306
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
45%
53%
< 1%
2%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
35%
65%
< 1%
< 1%
218
Not the word of God
29%
71%
< 1%
< 1%
306
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
53%
15%
8%
24%
< 1%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
36%
13%
10%
41%
< 1%
218
Not the word of God
4%
4%
6%
86%
< 1%
306
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
88%
7%
4%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
86%
8%
6%
218
Not the word of God
39%
53%
8%
306
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
74%
20%
6%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
63%
26%
12%
218
Not the word of God
22%
72%
6%
306
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Party affiliation among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
25%
14%
60%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
37%
9%
55%
218
Not the word of God
23%
15%
62%
306
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Political ideology among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
43%
28%
27%
2%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
28%
46%
19%
8%
218
Not the word of God
17%
38%
41%
4%
306
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Views about size of government among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
34%
58%
6%
2%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
48%
49%
1%
2%
218
Not the word of God
57%
36%
2%
5%
306
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
39%
57%
3%
1%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
40%
57%
1%
2%
218
Not the word of God
39%
59%
2%
1%
306
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Views about abortion among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
42%
48%
9%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
50%
49%
1%
218
Not the word of God
87%
11%
2%
306
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Views about homosexuality among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
41%
50%
5%
4%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
76%
19%
4%
1%
218
Not the word of God
91%
6%
2%
1%
306
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
36%
56%
8%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
59%
33%
8%
218
Not the word of God
88%
10%
2%
306
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 in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say…
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Interpreting scripture
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
45%
48%
6%
2%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
32%
63%
1%
3%
218
Not the word of God
25%
72%
1%
1%
306
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 in the Philadelphia metro area by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
7%
24%
6%
59%
4%
133
Word of God; not everything taken literally
16%
39%
5%
35%
6%
218
Not the word of God
71%
17%
3%
8%
2%
306
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.