Religious tradition among adults who say religion is somewhat important

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Survey yearBuddhistCatholicEvangelical ProtestantHinduHistorically Black ProtestantJehovah's WitnessJewishMainline ProtestantMormonMuslimOrthodox ChristianOther ChristianOther FaithsOther World ReligionsUnaffiliated (religious "nones")Don't knowSample size
20141%27%18%1%3%< 1%3%20%1%1%1%< 1%2%< 1%20%1%8,311
20071%31%17%1%3%< 1%3%24%1%< 1%1%< 1%1%< 1%15%1%9,092
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say religion is somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are ages…

Religious tradition18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Catholic22%34%30%14%2,188
Evangelical Protestant22%35%26%16%1,369
Historically Black Protestant34%37%22%7%227
Jewish21%26%26%28%306
Mainline Protestant20%33%26%21%1,948
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")36%37%21%7%1,482
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Generational cohort among adults who say religion is somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Catholic15%13%28%35%8%1%2,188
Evangelical Protestant14%15%29%31%10%1%1,369
Historically Black Protestant24%20%27%23%5%1%227
Jewish13%11%23%32%19%2%306
Mainline Protestant13%12%28%33%13%1%1,948
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")21%23%29%23%4%< 1%1,482
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Religious traditionMenWomenSample size
Catholic50%50%2,225
Evangelical Protestant52%48%1,382
Historically Black Protestant46%54%228
Jewish47%53%313
Mainline Protestant49%51%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")54%46%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who identify as…

Religious traditionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Catholic63%2%2%31%2%2,200
Evangelical Protestant78%5%3%10%5%1,375
Historically Black Protestant3%92%< 1%4%1%228
Jewish93%< 1%1%3%3%311
Mainline Protestant89%1%2%5%3%1,971
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")63%12%4%15%6%1,468
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Religious traditionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Catholic23%16%61%2,201
Evangelical Protestant7%6%86%1,366
Historically Black Protestant5%7%88%226
Jewish10%22%68%311
Mainline Protestant5%8%86%1,970
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")12%12%76%1,469
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Income distribution among adults who say religion is somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who have a household income of…

Religious traditionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Catholic31%20%28%21%1,963
Evangelical Protestant35%23%26%16%1,261
Historically Black Protestant52%19%18%10%205
Jewish11%15%26%48%257
Mainline Protestant26%19%29%26%1,754
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")41%21%24%14%1,345
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Educational distribution among adults who say religion is somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who have completed…

Religious traditionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Catholic45%29%18%9%2,211
Evangelical Protestant43%38%13%5%1,378
Historically Black Protestant45%40%9%7%228
Jewish17%21%31%31%312
Mainline Protestant36%30%20%14%1,979
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")48%30%14%8%1,494
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic48%10%13%5%25%2,219
Evangelical Protestant44%9%16%6%24%1,379
Historically Black Protestant27%10%14%7%42%227
Jewish58%7%7%6%22%311
Mainline Protestant53%7%12%7%21%1,983
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")35%15%12%3%34%1,493
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Religious traditionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Catholic30%70%2,217
Evangelical Protestant31%69%1,379
Historically Black Protestant32%68%228
Jewish22%78%313
Mainline Protestant27%73%1,984
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")29%71%1,492
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say religion is somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Catholic52%40%6%1%1%1%2,225
Evangelical Protestant66%30%3%< 1%< 1%1%1,382
Historically Black Protestant65%30%3%< 1%< 1%2%228
Jewish21%43%19%1%13%4%313
Mainline Protestant50%43%5%1%1%1%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")42%36%10%1%8%3%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who attend religious services…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic18%57%25%< 1%2,225
Evangelical Protestant18%58%23%< 1%1,382
Historically Black Protestant19%60%21%< 1%228
Jewish7%67%26%< 1%313
Mainline Protestant12%59%29%< 1%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%41%56%< 1%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic38%31%13%17%1%2,225
Evangelical Protestant47%30%11%12%1%1,382
Historically Black Protestant59%21%10%11%< 1%228
Jewish15%24%11%48%1%313
Mainline Protestant32%34%13%20%1%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")28%23%13%36%1%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who attend prayer group…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic7%7%8%78%< 1%2,225
Evangelical Protestant10%12%10%67%< 1%1,382
Historically Black Protestant9%14%11%64%< 1%228
Jewish5%10%14%70%< 1%313
Mainline Protestant5%6%9%80%< 1%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")4%5%7%84%< 1%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic25%10%6%58%< 1%2,225
Evangelical Protestant27%9%5%58%1%1,382
Historically Black Protestant38%5%9%48%< 1%228
Jewish23%10%7%58%1%313
Mainline Protestant24%11%6%58%1%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")28%11%5%55%1%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic42%22%17%18%1%2,225
Evangelical Protestant44%23%14%17%1%1,382
Historically Black Protestant48%18%16%16%1%228
Jewish28%25%16%29%2%313
Mainline Protestant38%25%16%20%2%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")42%18%13%26%1%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic34%18%17%31%1%2,225
Evangelical Protestant36%18%16%29%1%1,382
Historically Black Protestant39%15%14%30%2%228
Jewish41%18%16%23%2%313
Mainline Protestant37%17%17%28%1%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")45%15%12%26%1%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Catholic15%12%61%12%1%2,225
Evangelical Protestant23%11%59%6%2%1,382
Historically Black Protestant15%9%66%9%1%228
Jewish7%19%56%15%3%313
Mainline Protestant11%13%66%9%2%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%16%62%11%2%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic26%73%1%1%2,225
Evangelical Protestant32%67%1%1%1,382
Historically Black Protestant24%74%1%1%228
Jewish19%79%1%1%313
Mainline Protestant28%70%1%1%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")23%75%1%1%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic11%9%12%68%1%2,225
Evangelical Protestant22%17%15%46%< 1%1,382
Historically Black Protestant27%14%15%45%< 1%228
Jewish6%6%12%74%1%313
Mainline Protestant10%13%15%61%1%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")9%9%9%72%1%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord 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
Catholic15%36%2%39%8%2,225
Evangelical Protestant24%47%2%20%7%1,382
Historically Black Protestant26%37%2%29%6%228
Jewish3%27%< 1%64%6%313
Mainline Protestant12%38%1%38%10%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")13%20%1%56%10%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …in heaven

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic82%12%6%2,225
Evangelical Protestant88%6%6%1,382
Historically Black Protestant84%10%6%228
Jewish39%48%13%313
Mainline Protestant79%13%8%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")62%27%10%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …in hell

Religious traditionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic58%34%7%2,225
Evangelical Protestant73%19%8%1,382
Historically Black Protestant70%22%8%228
Jewish15%77%8%313
Mainline Protestant57%33%10%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")46%45%10%1,498
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 religion is somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who identify as…

Religious traditionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Catholic37%18%45%2,225
Evangelical Protestant47%16%37%1,382
Historically Black Protestant8%10%82%228
Jewish21%8%72%313
Mainline Protestant44%17%39%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")28%25%47%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Catholic30%41%24%4%2,225
Evangelical Protestant39%36%20%6%1,382
Historically Black Protestant26%37%28%10%228
Jewish13%38%46%3%313
Mainline Protestant32%41%22%4%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")21%41%30%8%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who would rather have…

Religious traditionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Catholic49%46%3%3%2,225
Evangelical Protestant61%34%2%3%1,382
Historically Black Protestant26%68%2%4%228
Jewish38%54%4%4%313
Mainline Protestant59%34%3%4%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")49%45%2%4%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say government aid to the poor…

Religious traditionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic47%48%3%2%2,225
Evangelical Protestant52%44%3%1%1,382
Historically Black Protestant24%67%6%3%228
Jewish24%71%4%1%313
Mainline Protestant49%47%3%1%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")42%52%4%2%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say abortion should be…

Religious traditionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Catholic61%35%4%2,225
Evangelical Protestant57%40%4%1,382
Historically Black Protestant70%26%4%228
Jewish90%8%2%313
Mainline Protestant70%26%3%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")66%30%4%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic78%16%3%3%2,225
Evangelical Protestant62%30%4%4%1,382
Historically Black Protestant73%19%4%3%228
Jewish91%7%1%1%313
Mainline Protestant75%18%4%2%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")81%13%3%3%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …same-sex marriage

Religious traditionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Catholic67%25%8%2,225
Evangelical Protestant52%38%9%1,382
Historically Black Protestant65%24%10%228
Jewish89%7%4%313
Mainline Protestant66%27%7%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")73%20%7%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say…

Religious traditionStricter 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
Catholic39%56%3%2%2,225
Evangelical Protestant41%54%2%3%1,382
Historically Black Protestant34%62%2%2%228
Jewish21%76%2%< 1%313
Mainline Protestant39%58%2%2%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")32%62%3%3%1,498
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 somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Catholic39%31%4%23%3%2,225
Evangelical Protestant23%35%5%35%3%1,382
Historically Black Protestant34%35%3%23%5%228
Jewish70%13%5%10%1%313
Mainline Protestant37%33%5%21%4%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")46%23%6%22%3%1,498
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.