Age distribution among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
34%
36%
15%
15%
295
2007
29%
44%
14%
13%
163
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
23%
19%
28%
18%
11%
< 1%
295
2007
< 1%
18%
40%
27%
13%
2%
163
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
57%
43%
297
2007
76%
24%
165
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
71%
3%
9%
14%
3%
295
2007
71%
2%
9%
13%
6%
162
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
14%
17%
70%
293
2007
16%
11%
73%
165
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God 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
23%
20%
33%
24%
268
2007
27%
18%
26%
29%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
28%
25%
25%
23%
296
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Marital status among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
44%
8%
10%
3%
35%
297
2007
50%
10%
8%
2%
29%
164
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
22%
78%
296
2007
32%
68%
165
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Attendance at religious services among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God 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
6%
45%
48%
1%
297
2007
13%
35%
52%
< 1%
165
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
10%
7%
11%
72%
< 1%
297
2007
14%
10%
8%
66%
2%
165
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God 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
3%
7%
9%
81%
< 1%
297
2007
7%
6%
5%
81%
1%
165
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God 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
28%
11%
9%
51%
1%
297
2007
31%
4%
5%
59%
< 1%
165
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God 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
39%
15%
11%
34%
1%
297
2007
32%
15%
12%
39%
2%
165
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
17%
11%
22%
< 1%
297
2007
40%
12%
17%
31%
1%
165
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God 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
3%
23%
53%
20%
1%
297
2007
6%
23%
56%
13%
3%
165
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who say…
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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
17%
80%
1%
1%
297
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God 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
5%
6%
12%
77%
< 1%
297
2007
9%
10%
7%
73%
< 1%
165
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God 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
3%
4%
< 1%
87%
5%
297
2007
8%
5%
< 1%
78%
9%
165
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Belief in Heaven among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
15%
81%
4%
297
2007
23%
71%
6%
165
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Belief in Hell among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
10%
85%
5%
297
2007
21%
72%
7%
165
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Party affiliation among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
13%
21%
66%
297
2007
20%
27%
53%
165
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
11%
33%
52%
5%
297
2007
22%
38%
38%
3%
165
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
54%
3%
5%
297
2007
39%
49%
7%
6%
165
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 who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God 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
28%
68%
3%
2%
297
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Views about abortion among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God 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
84%
13%
3%
297
2007
79%
20%
1%
165
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Views about homosexuality among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
88%
11%
1%
1%
297
2007
82%
14%
3%
1%
165
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
83%
12%
5%
297
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
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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
19%
79%
1%
1%
297
2007
29%
66%
< 1%
5%
165
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Views about human evolution among adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God
% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they do not believe in God who say humans…
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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
83%
7%
1%
7%
1%
297
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