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
201473%17%3%1%5%1%13,731
200780%14%2%< 1%3%2%13,366
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Belief in God among republicans and Republican leaners by religious group

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
Catholic70%24%3%1%2%1%2,926
Evangelical Protestant91%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%5,056
Historically Black Protestant89%10%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%175
Jewish52%29%12%< 1%5%2%200
Mainline Protestant71%23%3%1%1%1%2,750
Mormon91%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%481
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")30%27%12%1%25%6%1,734
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain17%32%29%22%9,911
Believe in God; fairly certain23%35%26%16%2,281
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%34%17%14%429
Do not believe in God33%36%19%12%600
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%40%22%16%201
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Generational cohort among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain11%11%27%35%14%1%9,911
Believe in God; fairly certain15%14%29%30%11%1%2,281
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%19%25%21%10%1%429
Do not believe in God25%18%26%23%8%1%600
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%24%31%24%13%1%201
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Gender composition among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%51%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain61%39%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain69%31%433
Do not believe in God77%23%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%26%211
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Racial and ethnic composition among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain84%3%2%8%3%9,951
Believe in God; fairly certain80%3%3%12%3%2,296
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain72%2%8%15%3%426
Do not believe in God83%< 1%7%7%2%598
Other/don't know if they believe in God87%1%5%5%2%206
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Immigrant status among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain7%8%85%10,010
Believe in God; fairly certain13%9%78%2,300
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain17%11%72%428
Do not believe in God11%14%75%597
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%7%84%207
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Income distribution among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 certain25%21%32%21%8,770
Believe in God; fairly certain25%20%30%25%2,068
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%18%25%27%396
Do not believe in God18%21%31%30%553
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%19%29%38%178
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Educational distribution among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%34%19%9%10,049
Believe in God; fairly certain40%32%18%10%2,308
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain43%30%16%11%430
Do not believe in God41%29%20%11%602
Other/don't know if they believe in God35%29%20%16%209
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Marital status among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain61%4%11%7%17%10,057
Believe in God; fairly certain52%8%12%5%23%2,309
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%10%6%4%35%432
Do not believe in God43%7%10%3%37%600
Other/don't know if they believe in God51%7%12%8%21%207
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Parent of children under 18 among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%70%10,052
Believe in God; fairly certain30%70%2,309
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%71%430
Do not believe in God22%78%602
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%76%209
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain78%18%2%1%< 1%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain23%50%22%5%< 1%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%31%41%20%1%433
Do not believe in God4%6%25%65%1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%22%37%31%1%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 certain56%30%14%< 1%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain18%45%36%< 1%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%33%62%< 1%433
Do not believe in God2%17%80%< 1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%28%64%1%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain77%15%3%4%1%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain31%26%13%29%< 1%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%10%9%65%< 1%433
Do not believe in God2%2%4%92%< 1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%7%3%71%3%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 certain38%12%10%39%< 1%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain9%7%9%75%< 1%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%3%4%89%< 1%433
Do not believe in God2%1%1%96%< 1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%1%3%89%1%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%7%3%42%2%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain25%11%5%58%1%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%8%4%69%1%433
Do not believe in God13%7%2%77%1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%7%4%67%1%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 certain73%13%7%6%1%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain37%21%17%25%1%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%14%12%47%< 1%433
Do not believe in God24%11%9%54%1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God35%13%7%37%8%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 certain46%17%12%24%1%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain38%17%18%26%1%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%16%14%29%1%433
Do not believe in God36%17%16%30%1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God42%21%7%27%3%211
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain56%6%33%3%2%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain14%13%62%10%2%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%16%67%13%1%433
Do not believe in God3%13%61%23%1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%16%57%16%5%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 certain54%44%1%1%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain33%65%1%1%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%72%1%< 1%433
Do not believe in God23%76%1%< 1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%70%3%1%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 certain54%12%8%25%1%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain13%11%9%66%< 1%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%4%7%80%< 1%433
Do not believe in God2%2%3%94%< 1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%4%4%79%1%211
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Interpreting scripture among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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%36%4%10%5%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain13%35%1%44%8%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%13%< 1%75%6%433
Do not believe in God1%3%< 1%92%4%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%6%3%68%19%211
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Belief in Heaven among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain89%6%6%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain75%18%8%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%43%12%433
Do not believe in God9%86%4%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%35%44%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain78%15%7%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain54%37%9%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%59%8%433
Do not believe in God8%88%4%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%51%34%211
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

Political ideology among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain68%24%6%2%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain46%41%11%2%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%44%14%3%433
Do not believe in God43%40%14%3%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God47%42%6%6%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain79%18%1%2%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain74%23%2%2%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain75%23%1%1%433
Do not believe in God79%19%1%1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God84%12%2%2%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 certain69%26%3%2%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain67%29%2%2%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain68%30%1%1%433
Do not believe in God69%26%4%1%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God75%17%7%2%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%67%3%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain56%40%3%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain69%29%2%433
Do not believe in God74%23%3%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God67%25%8%211
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Views about homosexuality among republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%53%4%3%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain70%24%3%3%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain73%21%2%4%433
Do not believe in God80%15%3%2%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God70%18%8%3%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain29%65%6%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain57%35%8%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain65%30%6%433
Do not believe in God73%20%6%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God62%25%12%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 certain57%38%2%3%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain53%43%2%2%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain52%44%2%2%433
Do not believe in God49%47%2%2%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God55%37%5%3%211
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in God

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 certain11%28%2%53%5%10,085
Believe in God; fairly certain41%30%5%22%3%2,315
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain65%13%4%17%1%433
Do not believe in God80%6%2%10%2%603
Other/don't know if they believe in God69%4%10%10%7%211
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.