Views about human evolution among adults who meditate at least once a week

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201424%26%4%41%5%14,858
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Views about human evolution among adults who meditate at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who meditate at least once a week 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
Buddhist71%10%6%12%1%186
Catholic24%33%5%32%5%3,024
Evangelical Protestant8%23%2%62%5%4,408
Historically Black Protestant15%29%3%48%6%1,132
Jehovah's Witness4%15%< 1%74%6%195
Jewish48%19%6%24%3%227
Mainline Protestant23%32%5%34%6%2,411
Mormon8%27%2%56%8%410
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")53%19%7%18%4%2,029
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes23%35%26%17%3,664
Evolved; due to God's design16%33%31%21%3,832
Evolved; don't know how16%31%26%27%610
Always existed in present form12%31%31%26%5,681
Don't know10%23%25%43%738
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Generational cohort among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes14%16%27%31%10%1%3,664
Evolved; due to God's design9%13%27%36%14%1%3,832
Evolved; don't know how9%11%26%32%19%2%610
Always existed in present form7%9%27%36%18%2%5,681
Don't know6%6%20%31%30%6%738
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Gender composition among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes48%52%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design45%55%3,899
Evolved; don't know how53%47%631
Always existed in present form42%58%5,833
Don't know42%58%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes63%10%4%19%5%3,677
Evolved; due to God's design59%16%2%18%5%3,836
Evolved; don't know how63%12%4%17%4%608
Always existed in present form59%18%2%17%4%5,737
Don't know57%15%3%21%4%737
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Immigrant status among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%12%69%3,682
Evolved; due to God's design17%9%74%3,857
Evolved; don't know how17%11%72%625
Always existed in present form17%8%76%5,762
Don't know19%9%72%737
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Income distribution among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who have a household income of…

Views about human evolutionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes36%17%25%22%3,353
Evolved; due to God's design37%21%25%16%3,431
Evolved; don't know how34%21%24%21%502
Always existed in present form41%23%24%12%4,983
Don't know55%16%21%8%560
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Educational distribution among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes33%29%21%17%3,707
Evolved; due to God's design36%35%17%12%3,874
Evolved; don't know how35%29%18%17%629
Always existed in present form47%33%13%7%5,804
Don't know57%23%13%8%753
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Marital status among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes43%11%14%6%26%3,708
Evolved; due to God's design50%7%16%7%19%3,880
Evolved; don't know how50%6%13%9%22%625
Always existed in present form54%4%15%11%16%5,796
Don't know44%3%14%19%19%758
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%73%3,713
Evolved; due to God's design30%70%3,887
Evolved; don't know how22%78%625
Always existed in present form28%72%5,810
Don't know19%81%763
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say they…

Views about human evolutionBelieve 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
Evolved; due to natural processes45%27%8%1%15%3%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design82%15%2%1%1%1%3,899
Evolved; don't know how65%21%5%2%2%4%631
Always existed in present form90%8%1%1%1%< 1%5,833
Don't know82%12%2%2%1%1%770
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes38%27%15%18%1%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design75%19%3%3%1%3,899
Evolved; don't know how57%23%9%9%3%631
Always existed in present form86%9%2%2%1%5,833
Don't know80%12%3%3%3%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who attend religious services…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%34%40%< 1%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design49%33%18%1%3,899
Evolved; don't know how37%30%30%2%631
Always existed in present form68%21%11%< 1%5,833
Don't know58%20%21%1%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes50%17%5%27%1%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design80%13%2%4%1%3,899
Evolved; don't know how65%13%4%15%3%631
Always existed in present form88%8%1%2%1%5,833
Don't know81%10%2%6%2%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who attend prayer group…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes17%8%7%68%< 1%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design35%12%10%42%< 1%3,899
Evolved; don't know how26%9%8%56%1%631
Always existed in present form56%11%7%25%1%5,833
Don't know46%9%7%35%3%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes67%14%7%11%1%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design79%10%5%5%1%3,899
Evolved; don't know how73%11%7%6%2%631
Always existed in present form85%8%3%4%1%5,833
Don't know80%9%3%5%3%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes62%14%9%13%1%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design60%15%9%15%1%3,899
Evolved; don't know how65%13%8%11%3%631
Always existed in present form58%14%8%19%2%5,833
Don't know57%12%7%17%7%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about human evolutionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes15%21%49%14%2%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design43%11%38%5%3%3,899
Evolved; don't know how25%14%41%8%12%631
Always existed in present form64%5%27%4%2%5,833
Don't know46%5%35%3%11%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say…

Views about human evolutionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes22%76%1%1%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design34%64%1%1%3,899
Evolved; don't know how23%71%3%3%631
Always existed in present form50%47%2%1%5,833
Don't know33%55%5%7%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who read scripture…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%10%9%54%1%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design54%12%8%25%1%3,899
Evolved; don't know how40%12%9%38%2%631
Always existed in present form74%8%4%13%< 1%5,833
Don't know64%7%4%23%2%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say the holy scripture is…

Views about human evolutionWord 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
Evolved; due to natural processes18%17%1%58%6%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design33%37%3%20%8%3,899
Evolved; don't know how19%21%5%34%22%631
Always existed in present form59%24%4%8%4%5,833
Don't know44%20%11%10%15%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes53%40%7%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design86%9%6%3,899
Evolved; don't know how61%21%19%631
Always existed in present form86%8%6%5,833
Don't know79%8%13%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes37%56%7%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design67%25%8%3,899
Evolved; don't know how43%39%18%631
Always existed in present form76%17%7%5,833
Don't know61%20%18%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes21%17%61%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design37%18%45%3,899
Evolved; don't know how25%26%48%631
Always existed in present form47%19%34%5,833
Don't know33%32%35%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes20%35%40%4%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design38%35%22%5%3,899
Evolved; don't know how28%34%25%12%631
Always existed in present form54%25%14%7%5,833
Don't know41%25%16%18%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes41%52%4%3%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design52%42%3%3%3,899
Evolved; don't know how46%33%9%13%631
Always existed in present form57%37%3%3%5,833
Don't know43%37%8%12%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Views about human evolutionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%64%3%1%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design41%52%4%2%3,899
Evolved; don't know how32%51%11%7%631
Always existed in present form52%42%4%2%5,833
Don't know38%40%11%12%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes72%25%3%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design49%46%5%3,899
Evolved; don't know how54%36%10%631
Always existed in present form30%65%4%5,833
Don't know27%54%19%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes81%15%2%2%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design60%32%4%4%3,899
Evolved; don't know how62%24%7%8%631
Always existed in present form34%58%5%4%5,833
Don't know33%43%11%12%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes74%21%5%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design50%41%9%3,899
Evolved; don't know how53%31%16%631
Always existed in present form24%68%8%5,833
Don't know25%53%22%770
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 meditate at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say…

Views about human evolutionStricter 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
Evolved; due to natural processes27%70%2%2%3,725
Evolved; due to God's design36%60%2%2%3,899
Evolved; don't know how25%61%5%9%631
Always existed in present form47%46%3%4%5,833
Don't know35%35%10%21%770
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.