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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are ages…
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Frequency of prayer
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least daily
27%
40%
25%
8%
872
Weekly
29%
42%
24%
6%
417
Monthly
37%
38%
20%
5%
196
Seldom/never
36%
34%
20%
10%
472
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least daily
14%
20%
33%
27%
6%
< 1%
872
Weekly
18%
20%
33%
26%
4%
< 1%
417
Monthly
20%
27%
28%
22%
3%
< 1%
196
Seldom/never
21%
24%
26%
24%
5%
1%
472
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Men
Women
Sample size
At least daily
43%
57%
890
Weekly
52%
48%
424
Monthly
59%
41%
197
Seldom/never
64%
36%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…
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Frequency of prayer
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least daily
48%
22%
2%
20%
7%
866
Weekly
58%
16%
3%
16%
7%
413
Monthly
52%
16%
6%
23%
3%
195
Seldom/never
61%
13%
4%
17%
5%
472
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least daily
17%
8%
75%
863
Weekly
13%
8%
80%
418
Monthly
18%
12%
70%
192
Seldom/never
14%
14%
72%
474
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of…
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Frequency of prayer
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least daily
53%
19%
18%
10%
777
Weekly
47%
21%
21%
11%
378
Monthly
37%
19%
31%
13%
176
Seldom/never
40%
24%
22%
14%
417
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have completed…
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Frequency of prayer
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least daily
53%
31%
10%
5%
885
Weekly
55%
29%
11%
4%
422
Monthly
55%
28%
12%
5%
197
Seldom/never
56%
25%
13%
6%
480
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least daily
38%
11%
15%
5%
31%
883
Weekly
38%
13%
14%
3%
31%
423
Monthly
41%
18%
8%
3%
29%
197
Seldom/never
34%
13%
12%
4%
37%
478
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least daily
34%
66%
889
Weekly
36%
64%
423
Monthly
33%
67%
196
Seldom/never
26%
74%
478
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 God among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they…
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Frequency of prayer
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
At least daily
75%
18%
4%
1%
1%
1%
890
Weekly
57%
34%
6%
< 1%
1%
1%
424
Monthly
44%
38%
13%
< 1%
3%
2%
197
Seldom/never
37%
37%
11%
1%
10%
5%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say religion is…
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Frequency of prayer
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
59%
41%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
890
Weekly
29%
71%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
424
Monthly
18%
82%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
197
Seldom/never
19%
81%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend religious services…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
18%
39%
42%
< 1%
890
Weekly
7%
48%
45%
1%
424
Monthly
3%
43%
54%
< 1%
197
Seldom/never
4%
32%
63%
1%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
21%
10%
7%
61%
< 1%
890
Weekly
8%
9%
9%
74%
< 1%
424
Monthly
2%
5%
12%
81%
< 1%
197
Seldom/never
3%
2%
5%
91%
< 1%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who meditate…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
49%
6%
2%
41%
1%
890
Weekly
28%
11%
5%
55%
1%
424
Monthly
21%
16%
7%
55%
2%
197
Seldom/never
18%
10%
6%
65%
2%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
64%
14%
8%
12%
2%
890
Weekly
48%
18%
12%
21%
1%
424
Monthly
35%
18%
19%
26%
2%
197
Seldom/never
31%
16%
12%
40%
2%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
50%
13%
9%
26%
1%
890
Weekly
45%
18%
10%
27%
< 1%
424
Monthly
37%
21%
16%
26%
1%
197
Seldom/never
40%
13%
11%
35%
1%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of prayer
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
26%
11%
52%
6%
4%
890
Weekly
18%
13%
58%
11%
1%
424
Monthly
9%
14%
63%
13%
2%
197
Seldom/never
8%
15%
60%
13%
4%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…
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Frequency of prayer
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
At least daily
28%
67%
2%
2%
890
Weekly
28%
70%
1%
< 1%
424
Monthly
22%
76%
1%
< 1%
197
Seldom/never
23%
75%
< 1%
2%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who read scripture…
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Frequency of prayer
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
38%
12%
7%
42%
1%
890
Weekly
15%
15%
10%
59%
< 1%
424
Monthly
9%
11%
13%
68%
< 1%
197
Seldom/never
3%
5%
6%
85%
1%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say the holy scripture is…
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Frequency of prayer
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
At least daily
33%
25%
3%
30%
9%
890
Weekly
24%
28%
1%
37%
10%
424
Monthly
12%
24%
1%
49%
13%
197
Seldom/never
15%
18%
1%
57%
9%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in heaven
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Frequency of prayer
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
79%
13%
8%
890
Weekly
75%
17%
8%
424
Monthly
74%
19%
7%
197
Seldom/never
58%
31%
11%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in hell
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Frequency of prayer
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least daily
60%
32%
8%
890
Weekly
56%
36%
8%
424
Monthly
57%
37%
6%
197
Seldom/never
44%
45%
11%
481
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.
Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…
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Frequency of prayer
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least daily
25%
27%
48%
890
Weekly
32%
24%
44%
424
Monthly
31%
26%
42%
197
Seldom/never
25%
32%
43%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Frequency of prayer
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
29%
32%
28%
11%
890
Weekly
25%
43%
25%
7%
424
Monthly
27%
35%
32%
7%
197
Seldom/never
25%
37%
27%
11%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who would rather have…
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Frequency of prayer
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
42%
51%
3%
4%
890
Weekly
48%
48%
2%
2%
424
Monthly
53%
42%
2%
2%
197
Seldom/never
45%
49%
3%
4%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of prayer
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
37%
55%
5%
3%
890
Weekly
47%
50%
2%
1%
424
Monthly
51%
44%
2%
3%
197
Seldom/never
44%
50%
4%
2%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of prayer
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
50%
43%
7%
890
Weekly
61%
34%
5%
424
Monthly
53%
39%
8%
197
Seldom/never
61%
35%
3%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of prayer
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
64%
27%
4%
4%
890
Weekly
73%
19%
3%
4%
424
Monthly
82%
13%
2%
2%
197
Seldom/never
75%
17%
4%
4%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of prayer
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least daily
55%
36%
9%
890
Weekly
64%
27%
9%
424
Monthly
67%
25%
9%
197
Seldom/never
66%
25%
9%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…
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Frequency of prayer
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
At least daily
36%
57%
3%
5%
890
Weekly
38%
57%
2%
3%
424
Monthly
40%
53%
2%
5%
197
Seldom/never
33%
60%
4%
4%
481
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of prayer
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
At least daily
24%
30%
6%
35%
5%
890
Weekly
34%
30%
4%
30%
2%
424
Monthly
36%
24%
6%
31%
3%
197
Seldom/never
49%
18%
6%
21%
5%
481
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.