Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201455%5%34%4%2%11,374
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say humans always existed in present form by religious group

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Catholic39%7%44%8%1%1,959
Evangelical Protestant72%3%21%2%2%4,973
Historically Black Protestant53%4%37%4%1%853
Jehovah's Witness85%< 1%9%2%4%182
Jewish38%8%49%5%< 1%110
Mainline Protestant47%6%44%3%1%1,626
Mormon75%2%19%2%2%345
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%8%60%10%2%959
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are ages…

Sources of guidance on right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Religion14%33%31%21%6,363
Philosophy/reason29%33%21%17%482
Common sense18%34%28%20%3,633
Science21%40%23%17%428
Don't know16%36%23%25%202
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Religion9%11%28%37%14%1%6,363
Philosophy/reason19%15%28%25%11%1%482
Common sense11%12%29%33%13%2%3,633
Science14%14%32%27%11%2%428
Don't know7%13%32%28%20%< 1%202
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMenWomenSample size
Religion41%59%6,524
Philosophy/reason45%55%495
Common sense46%54%3,699
Science54%46%440
Don't know55%45%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Religion68%14%2%13%4%6,442
Philosophy/reason54%16%5%23%2%490
Common sense62%15%4%15%4%3,643
Science38%16%7%36%3%436
Don't know69%13%1%13%4%200
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Immigrant status among adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Religion13%7%81%6,458
Philosophy/reason22%13%66%484
Common sense14%9%77%3,630
Science38%12%50%428
Don't know13%5%82%213
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who have a household income of…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Religion34%23%29%14%5,581
Philosophy/reason44%23%22%11%433
Common sense44%22%22%13%3,182
Science55%20%16%10%375
Don't know41%22%26%10%168
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who have completed…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Religion44%34%15%7%6,492
Philosophy/reason49%34%11%7%493
Common sense55%31%9%5%3,677
Science59%21%12%9%436
Don't know40%39%15%6%213
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Religion59%3%13%8%17%6,493
Philosophy/reason38%9%13%8%32%494
Common sense45%8%16%9%22%3,680
Science37%10%16%7%31%436
Don't know48%1%21%12%17%210
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
Religion31%69%6,495
Philosophy/reason28%72%495
Common sense29%71%3,687
Science31%69%438
Don't know31%69%212
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say they…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieve 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
Religion93%5%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6,524
Philosophy/reason70%17%5%1%5%1%495
Common sense73%18%4%1%3%1%3,699
Science59%27%8%< 1%6%< 1%440
Don't know88%8%< 1%1%< 1%2%216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say religion is…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Religion91%7%1%< 1%< 1%6,524
Philosophy/reason55%26%8%10%1%495
Common sense58%30%7%5%1%3,699
Science50%31%10%9%< 1%440
Don't know76%13%2%3%6%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who attend religious services…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion72%20%7%< 1%6,524
Philosophy/reason32%40%28%1%495
Common sense33%39%27%< 1%3,699
Science33%36%31%1%440
Don't know58%27%12%3%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who pray…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion88%8%1%2%1%6,524
Philosophy/reason59%17%7%16%< 1%495
Common sense60%18%7%13%1%3,699
Science50%22%8%19%1%440
Don't know80%11%< 1%4%4%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who attend prayer group…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion56%12%8%23%1%6,524
Philosophy/reason24%12%11%53%< 1%495
Common sense22%10%10%57%1%3,699
Science25%11%11%53%< 1%440
Don't know38%15%7%35%5%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who meditate…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion56%6%3%33%2%6,524
Philosophy/reason45%8%2%44%1%495
Common sense38%8%4%49%1%3,699
Science40%9%5%43%3%440
Don't know52%3%4%32%10%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion82%9%4%4%1%6,524
Philosophy/reason60%16%8%15%1%495
Common sense57%16%10%16%1%3,699
Science51%15%10%20%4%440
Don't know75%7%3%9%6%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion50%15%10%23%2%6,524
Philosophy/reason47%15%12%24%1%495
Common sense36%15%13%34%1%3,699
Science42%13%13%31%1%440
Don't know49%12%11%22%7%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion59%39%1%1%6,524
Philosophy/reason28%69%2%1%495
Common sense31%67%1%1%3,699
Science25%71%1%2%440
Don't know39%50%8%3%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who read scripture…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion74%9%5%11%1%6,524
Philosophy/reason37%17%8%38%< 1%495
Common sense33%13%9%44%1%3,699
Science28%14%10%47%1%440
Don't know62%11%7%15%5%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say the holy scripture is…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWord 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
Religion64%26%4%3%3%6,524
Philosophy/reason34%32%1%26%7%495
Common sense38%32%3%21%6%3,699
Science43%24%2%27%5%440
Don't know42%26%14%5%13%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …in heaven

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion87%6%7%6,524
Philosophy/reason80%14%6%495
Common sense84%11%5%3,699
Science76%19%5%440
Don't know83%5%12%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …in hell

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion82%12%6%6,524
Philosophy/reason66%28%6%495
Common sense66%26%7%3,699
Science62%31%7%440
Don't know73%15%13%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Religion57%16%27%6,524
Philosophy/reason37%20%43%495
Common sense38%20%42%3,699
Science30%23%48%440
Don't know39%34%28%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Religion62%22%10%7%6,524
Philosophy/reason35%35%25%4%495
Common sense40%34%18%8%3,699
Science38%31%24%6%440
Don't know53%22%12%12%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who would rather have…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Religion64%31%3%3%6,524
Philosophy/reason49%47%2%2%495
Common sense51%44%2%3%3,699
Science39%59%1%1%440
Don't know52%27%7%14%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say government aid to the poor…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion56%38%4%2%6,524
Philosophy/reason45%50%3%1%495
Common sense50%45%3%1%3,699
Science44%49%3%4%440
Don't know43%34%16%7%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say abortion should be…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Religion23%74%3%6,524
Philosophy/reason53%44%3%495
Common sense50%45%5%3,699
Science45%50%5%440
Don't know26%60%14%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say homosexuality…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion26%66%4%3%6,524
Philosophy/reason62%32%5%2%495
Common sense57%35%4%4%3,699
Science59%35%4%3%440
Don't know31%46%13%11%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …same-sex marriage

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Religion18%76%6%6,524
Philosophy/reason52%41%6%495
Common sense46%46%9%3,699
Science47%43%10%440
Don't know22%61%17%216
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 humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStricter 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
Religion51%43%3%3%6,524
Philosophy/reason41%54%2%2%495
Common sense47%48%2%3%3,699
Science44%52%1%3%440
Don't know40%42%7%11%216
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.