Religious tradition among adults who say religion is not too important
% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…
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Survey year
Buddhist
Catholic
Evangelical Protestant
Hindu
Historically Black Protestant
Jehovah's Witness
Jewish
Mainline Protestant
Mormon
Muslim
Orthodox Christian
Other Christian
Other Faiths
Other World Religions
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
Don't know
Sample size
2014
1%
15%
5%
1%
1%
< 1%
3%
13%
< 1%
1%
1%
1%
3%
1%
55%
1%
3,790
2007
1%
19%
7%
1%
1%
< 1%
3%
19%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
43%
1%
3,114
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who are ages…
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Religious tradition
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Catholic
27%
33%
25%
15%
563
Evangelical Protestant
19%
38%
27%
16%
173
Jewish
26%
25%
27%
22%
165
Mainline Protestant
18%
32%
27%
23%
591
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
39%
37%
17%
6%
1,894
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Catholic
19%
11%
30%
31%
8%
1%
563
Evangelical Protestant
12%
12%
32%
32%
10%
1%
173
Jewish
19%
14%
18%
37%
10%
3%
165
Mainline Protestant
11%
12%
26%
35%
14%
2%
591
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
26%
23%
27%
20%
4%
< 1%
1,894
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Catholic
59%
41%
569
Evangelical Protestant
68%
32%
174
Jewish
55%
45%
166
Mainline Protestant
61%
39%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
54%
46%
1,924
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 adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Catholic
75%
1%
5%
19%
1%
564
Evangelical Protestant
87%
4%
1%
6%
2%
172
Jewish
89%
2%
2%
5%
1%
165
Mainline Protestant
91%
1%
1%
3%
3%
590
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
72%
6%
7%
11%
4%
1,904
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 adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
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Religious tradition
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Catholic
14%
16%
70%
566
Evangelical Protestant
6%
9%
85%
173
Jewish
13%
16%
71%
166
Mainline Protestant
6%
7%
87%
592
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
12%
13%
75%
1,896
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 adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who have a household income of…
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Religious tradition
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Catholic
28%
18%
31%
24%
511
Evangelical Protestant
38%
19%
26%
17%
158
Jewish
15%
19%
23%
43%
144
Mainline Protestant
20%
17%
33%
30%
521
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
28%
21%
29%
22%
1,744
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who have completed…
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Religious tradition
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Catholic
38%
29%
21%
12%
564
Evangelical Protestant
42%
33%
17%
8%
174
Jewish
13%
25%
30%
33%
166
Mainline Protestant
35%
26%
22%
17%
593
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
31%
37%
20%
12%
1,919
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 adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Catholic
46%
9%
10%
3%
33%
566
Evangelical Protestant
45%
9%
18%
5%
24%
173
Jewish
43%
7%
11%
5%
35%
166
Mainline Protestant
58%
7%
10%
5%
19%
595
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
38%
10%
10%
2%
40%
1,916
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Catholic
23%
77%
567
Evangelical Protestant
25%
75%
173
Jewish
15%
85%
166
Mainline Protestant
26%
74%
595
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
26%
74%
1,918
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 adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Catholic
24%
45%
20%
1%
6%
4%
569
Evangelical Protestant
41%
42%
12%
< 1%
3%
2%
174
Jewish
12%
24%
22%
< 1%
35%
8%
166
Mainline Protestant
20%
46%
19%
2%
7%
7%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
15%
31%
19%
< 1%
27%
8%
1,924
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 adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
3%
44%
53%
< 1%
569
Evangelical Protestant
9%
43%
48%
< 1%
174
Jewish
< 1%
48%
52%
< 1%
166
Mainline Protestant
2%
41%
57%
< 1%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
1%
27%
72%
< 1%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who pray…
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Religious tradition
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
19%
14%
12%
55%
< 1%
569
Evangelical Protestant
28%
18%
11%
42%
1%
174
Jewish
6%
7%
4%
82%
< 1%
166
Mainline Protestant
13%
20%
15%
52%
< 1%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
10%
10%
8%
71%
< 1%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
3%
1%
2%
95%
< 1%
569
Evangelical Protestant
8%
2%
5%
84%
1%
174
Jewish
1%
6%
5%
87%
< 1%
166
Mainline Protestant
< 1%
2%
1%
96%
< 1%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
1%
2%
3%
94%
< 1%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
19%
8%
6%
67%
1%
569
Evangelical Protestant
24%
9%
4%
63%
1%
174
Jewish
23%
7%
6%
64%
< 1%
166
Mainline Protestant
17%
10%
6%
67%
1%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
20%
12%
6%
62%
1%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
25%
18%
19%
36%
2%
569
Evangelical Protestant
37%
12%
15%
35%
1%
174
Jewish
26%
16%
12%
47%
< 1%
166
Mainline Protestant
33%
16%
19%
31%
1%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
32%
18%
14%
35%
1%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
34%
13%
16%
36%
1%
569
Evangelical Protestant
40%
20%
16%
23%
1%
174
Jewish
30%
24%
22%
24%
1%
166
Mainline Protestant
36%
18%
17%
29%
1%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
43%
19%
15%
23%
1%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
5%
14%
64%
16%
2%
569
Evangelical Protestant
10%
13%
65%
10%
2%
174
Jewish
1%
20%
57%
21%
1%
166
Mainline Protestant
4%
16%
68%
9%
2%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
2%
20%
62%
15%
1%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
25%
72%
2%
1%
569
Evangelical Protestant
32%
65%
3%
< 1%
174
Jewish
14%
85%
1%
< 1%
166
Mainline Protestant
24%
74%
2%
1%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
19%
79%
1%
< 1%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
4%
2%
4%
90%
< 1%
569
Evangelical Protestant
16%
12%
9%
62%
< 1%
174
Jewish
< 1%
4%
6%
90%
< 1%
166
Mainline Protestant
2%
6%
6%
86%
< 1%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
3%
4%
5%
87%
< 1%
1,924
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 adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
5%
21%
1%
67%
6%
569
Evangelical Protestant
20%
33%
< 1%
41%
6%
174
Jewish
6%
5%
1%
81%
7%
166
Mainline Protestant
4%
17%
< 1%
69%
9%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
4%
9%
< 1%
79%
7%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who …in heaven
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
61%
30%
9%
569
Evangelical Protestant
76%
20%
4%
174
Jewish
21%
69%
10%
166
Mainline Protestant
52%
34%
14%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
34%
54%
12%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not too important who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
40%
51%
9%
569
Evangelical Protestant
59%
35%
6%
174
Jewish
10%
84%
6%
166
Mainline Protestant
40%
49%
11%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
23%
67%
9%
1,924
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 adults who say religion is not too important by religious group
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Catholic
39%
14%
47%
569
Evangelical Protestant
49%
14%
37%
174
Jewish
21%
5%
73%
166
Mainline Protestant
36%
15%
49%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
26%
20%
54%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
26%
40%
30%
4%
569
Evangelical Protestant
33%
43%
20%
4%
174
Jewish
10%
31%
58%
1%
166
Mainline Protestant
27%
40%
27%
7%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
17%
40%
37%
6%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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Religious tradition
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
54%
42%
2%
3%
569
Evangelical Protestant
66%
29%
3%
2%
174
Jewish
44%
51%
3%
3%
166
Mainline Protestant
61%
35%
3%
2%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
49%
44%
3%
4%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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Religious tradition
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
48%
47%
4%
1%
569
Evangelical Protestant
56%
42%
2%
< 1%
174
Jewish
28%
67%
5%
1%
166
Mainline Protestant
46%
50%
3%
2%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
36%
59%
4%
1%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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Religious tradition
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
75%
21%
4%
569
Evangelical Protestant
67%
29%
4%
174
Jewish
96%
4%
< 1%
166
Mainline Protestant
81%
17%
2%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
78%
18%
3%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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Religious tradition
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
84%
12%
1%
2%
569
Evangelical Protestant
67%
26%
3%
4%
174
Jewish
90%
7%
2%
< 1%
166
Mainline Protestant
80%
14%
3%
2%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
86%
10%
2%
2%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
75%
19%
7%
569
Evangelical Protestant
63%
30%
7%
174
Jewish
89%
6%
6%
166
Mainline Protestant
75%
20%
5%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
83%
13%
4%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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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
Catholic
35%
61%
1%
3%
569
Evangelical Protestant
46%
52%
< 1%
2%
174
Jewish
17%
80%
2%
1%
166
Mainline Protestant
33%
64%
1%
2%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
27%
70%
2%
2%
1,924
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 religion is not too important by religious group
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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
Catholic
61%
16%
5%
15%
3%
569
Evangelical Protestant
40%
25%
6%
27%
2%
174
Jewish
82%
9%
3%
5%
1%
166
Mainline Protestant
64%
19%
5%
10%
3%
596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
71%
12%
5%
10%
2%
1,924
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.