Survey yearWord 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
20143%7%< 1%76%12%425
20075%3%1%76%15%297
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who are ages…

Interpreting scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Not the word of God27%35%26%11%329
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Generational cohort among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Interpreting scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Not the word of God19%16%27%29%8%1%329
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Gender composition among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Interpreting scriptureMenWomenSample size
Not the word of God52%48%333
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Racial and ethnic composition among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Not the word of God83%4%1%6%7%327
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Immigrant status among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Interpreting scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Not the word of God8%8%83%329
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Income distribution among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who have a household income of…

Interpreting scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Not the word of God24%17%32%26%312
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Educational distribution among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who have completed…

Interpreting scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Not the word of God23%30%25%22%330
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Marital status among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Interpreting scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Not the word of God38%16%15%4%27%332
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Parent of children under 18 among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Interpreting scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
Not the word of God24%76%333
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who say they…

Interpreting scriptureBelieve 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
Not the word of God32%27%10%1%24%6%333
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Importance of religion in one's life among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who say religion is…

Interpreting scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God16%31%26%24%2%333
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Attendance at religious services among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who attend religious services…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God14%34%50%1%333
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Frequency of prayer among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who pray…

Interpreting scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God30%13%9%47%1%333
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who attend prayer group…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God7%4%7%80%2%333
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Frequency of meditation among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who meditate…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God53%12%6%26%2%333
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God61%14%8%17%< 1%333
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God65%16%7%8%3%333
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Interpreting scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God5%30%45%17%3%333
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who say…

Interpreting scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God13%84%1%2%333
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Frequency of reading scripture among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God12%3%13%71%1%333
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who …in heaven

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Not the word of God23%62%15%333
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Belief in Hell among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who …in hell

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Not the word of God11%81%7%333
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Not the word of God16%15%69%333
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Political ideology among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Interpreting scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God9%27%60%3%333
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who would rather have…

Interpreting scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God37%48%9%6%333
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who say government aid to the poor…

Interpreting scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God22%73%3%1%333
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who say abortion should be…

Interpreting scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God86%12%2%333
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who say homosexuality…

Interpreting scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God93%4%1%2%333
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who …same-sex marriage

Interpreting scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God93%4%2%333
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who say…

Interpreting scriptureStricter 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
Not the word of God16%77%4%3%333
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition by interpretation of scripture

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who say humans…

Interpreting scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Not the word of God69%15%6%9%2%333
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.