DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201427%35%26%11%329
200718%33%34%15%230
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Generational cohort among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201419%16%27%29%8%1%329
2007< 1%13%25%42%17%3%230
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Gender composition among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201452%48%333
200755%45%233
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201483%4%1%6%7%327
200790%1%1%4%4%229
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Immigrant status among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20148%8%83%329
20074%11%85%231
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Income distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201424%17%32%26%312
200717%24%30%29%200
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Educational distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201423%30%25%22%330
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Marital status among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201438%16%15%4%27%332
200750%11%13%6%21%233
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201424%76%333
200731%69%233
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who say they…

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
201432%27%10%1%24%6%333
200742%28%9%< 1%12%10%233
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201416%31%26%24%2%333
200727%33%18%19%3%233
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Attendance at religious services among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201414%34%50%1%333
200715%38%47%1%233
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201430%13%9%47%1%333
200740%14%6%39%2%233
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20147%4%7%80%2%333
20077%8%7%78%1%233
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 who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201453%12%6%26%2%333
200760%9%5%24%1%233
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 who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201461%14%8%17%< 1%333
200757%13%10%18%2%233
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 who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201465%16%7%8%3%333
200769%14%8%9%1%233
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20145%30%45%17%3%333
2007< 1%34%54%9%4%233
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201413%84%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.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201412%3%13%71%1%333
200714%4%9%71%1%233
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201423%62%15%333
200719%69%12%233
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201411%81%7%333
20078%85%7%233
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201416%15%69%333
20078%12%80%233
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
20149%27%60%3%333
20079%29%58%4%233
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201437%48%9%6%333
200741%44%5%10%233
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201422%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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201486%12%2%333
200787%9%5%233
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201493%4%1%2%333
200787%6%5%3%233
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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201493%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 adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201416%77%4%3%333
200713%85%2%< 1%233
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 who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201469%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.