Age distribution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
21%
38%
24%
16%
549
2007
25%
43%
18%
15%
500
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
14%
16%
30%
28%
11%
1%
549
2007
< 1%
19%
34%
28%
16%
3%
500
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
43%
57%
561
2007
44%
56%
513
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
86%
< 1%
2%
7%
5%
553
2007
87%
2%
2%
6%
3%
504
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
6%
7%
87%
555
2007
6%
6%
88%
510
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Income distribution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
27%
19%
33%
22%
500
2007
25%
22%
38%
15%
452
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
25%
40%
24%
11%
559
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Marital status among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
68%
3%
7%
5%
17%
558
2007
72%
3%
8%
5%
12%
509
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Parent of children under 18 among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
42%
58%
558
2007
50%
50%
510
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
89%
10%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
561
2007
89%
10%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
513
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
81%
12%
6%
1%
561
2007
81%
14%
4%
< 1%
513
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 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
91%
6%
2%
1%
< 1%
561
2007
87%
8%
1%
3%
< 1%
513
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who attend prayer 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
2014
76%
6%
2%
15%
< 1%
561
2007
69%
9%
3%
18%
1%
513
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Frequency of meditation among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who meditate…
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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
2014
63%
9%
1%
25%
2%
561
2007
59%
7%
3%
30%
2%
513
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
2014
88%
6%
2%
2%
1%
561
2007
74%
13%
8%
3%
2%
513
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
2014
49%
25%
12%
14%
< 1%
561
2007
40%
17%
16%
25%
3%
513
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
71%
2%
21%
2%
3%
561
2007
61%
3%
31%
2%
3%
513
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
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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
2014
61%
37%
2%
< 1%
561
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Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who read scripture…
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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
2014
81%
7%
3%
8%
1%
561
2007
80%
7%
4%
10%
< 1%
513
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Interpreting scripture among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain 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
2014
34%
57%
5%
2%
2%
561
2007
36%
52%
7%
2%
4%
513
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
97%
1%
2%
561
2007
97%
1%
1%
513
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Belief in Hell among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
64%
29%
7%
561
2007
59%
27%
14%
513
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Party affiliation among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
75%
10%
15%
561
2007
67%
12%
20%
513
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Political ideology among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
65%
25%
7%
3%
561
2007
64%
27%
7%
3%
513
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Views about size of government among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
79%
18%
1%
1%
561
2007
57%
34%
5%
4%
513
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
68%
28%
3%
1%
561
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Views about abortion among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
23%
75%
2%
561
2007
22%
74%
4%
513
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
32%
61%
4%
3%
561
2007
20%
72%
5%
3%
513
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
19%
74%
6%
561
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
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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
2014
56%
39%
3%
2%
561
2007
37%
53%
4%
5%
513
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Views about human evolution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they believe in God; absolutely certain
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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
2014
7%
29%
1%
56%
7%
561
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