Christians among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
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Survey year
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All Non-Christians
Sample size
2014
79%
21%
13,166
2007
84%
16%
10,512
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.
Age distribution among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Christian
16%
31%
31%
22%
10,476
All Non-Christians
32%
35%
21%
11%
2,428
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Christian
10%
11%
26%
37%
15%
1%
10,476
All Non-Christians
20%
19%
28%
25%
7%
1%
2,428
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Men
Women
Sample size
Christian
51%
49%
10,697
All Non-Christians
63%
37%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Christian
70%
11%
2%
14%
3%
10,553
All Non-Christians
65%
9%
8%
12%
4%
2,410
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Christian
12%
8%
80%
10,572
All Non-Christians
16%
12%
72%
2,412
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
Christian
35%
21%
26%
18%
9,244
All Non-Christians
38%
21%
22%
19%
2,157
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Christian
46%
32%
14%
7%
10,635
All Non-Christians
49%
29%
14%
7%
2,455
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Christian
57%
5%
12%
8%
18%
10,652
All Non-Christians
39%
10%
13%
4%
35%
2,450
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Christian
29%
71%
10,658
All Non-Christians
27%
73%
2,458
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 God among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Christian
80%
16%
2%
1%
1%
1%
10,697
All Non-Christians
39%
24%
11%
1%
21%
5%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
71%
23%
5%
1%
< 1%
10,697
All Non-Christians
23%
26%
23%
27%
1%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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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
Christian
50%
34%
16%
< 1%
10,697
All Non-Christians
10%
29%
61%
1%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
70%
17%
5%
8%
1%
10,697
All Non-Christians
30%
13%
7%
49%
1%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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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
Christian
34%
11%
9%
44%
1%
10,697
All Non-Christians
10%
5%
6%
79%
1%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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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
Christian
44%
7%
4%
43%
2%
10,697
All Non-Christians
28%
8%
4%
58%
2%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
Christian
67%
14%
8%
10%
1%
10,697
All Non-Christians
41%
14%
11%
32%
2%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
Christian
45%
15%
12%
26%
2%
10,697
All Non-Christians
43%
13%
12%
31%
1%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
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Christian
48%
6%
39%
5%
2%
10,697
All Non-Christians
13%
12%
61%
12%
2%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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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
Christian
47%
51%
1%
1%
10,697
All Non-Christians
26%
72%
1%
1%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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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
Christian
48%
12%
9%
31%
1%
10,697
All Non-Christians
15%
7%
6%
71%
1%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
Christian
46%
32%
3%
14%
6%
10,697
All Non-Christians
16%
16%
2%
58%
9%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Christian
87%
7%
6%
10,697
All Non-Christians
51%
39%
10%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Christian
75%
18%
7%
10,697
All Non-Christians
39%
52%
9%
2,469
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.
Party affiliation among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Christian
59%
15%
26%
10,697
All Non-Christians
42%
27%
32%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
58%
26%
11%
5%
10,697
All Non-Christians
33%
36%
21%
9%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
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Christian
68%
28%
1%
2%
10,697
All Non-Christians
62%
34%
2%
2%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
63%
32%
3%
2%
10,697
All Non-Christians
56%
40%
3%
1%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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Christian
36%
61%
4%
10,697
All Non-Christians
61%
35%
5%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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Christians
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
44%
48%
5%
4%
10,697
All Non-Christians
69%
24%
4%
4%
2,469
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
33%
59%
8%
10,697
All Non-Christians
61%
30%
9%
2,469
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy by religion
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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
Christian
17%
27%
3%
49%
5%
10,697
All Non-Christians
48%
19%
4%
25%
3%
2,469
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.