Christians among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services
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Survey year
Christian
All Non-Christians
Sample size
2014
67%
33%
13,339
2007
77%
23%
14,306
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Christian
23%
34%
27%
16%
8,506
All Non-Christians
37%
36%
18%
9%
4,596
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Christian
15%
14%
28%
32%
10%
1%
8,506
All Non-Christians
23%
22%
27%
21%
5%
1%
4,596
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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Men
Women
Sample size
Christian
37%
63%
8,666
All Non-Christians
49%
51%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Christian
44%
23%
2%
27%
4%
8,596
All Non-Christians
60%
12%
10%
14%
4%
4,614
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Christian
24%
10%
66%
8,500
All Non-Christians
20%
14%
66%
4,601
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Christian
50%
20%
19%
11%
7,579
All Non-Christians
36%
18%
25%
21%
4,186
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Christian
52%
28%
12%
8%
8,608
All Non-Christians
36%
27%
21%
16%
4,652
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Christian
40%
8%
16%
8%
27%
8,633
All Non-Christians
37%
11%
12%
3%
38%
4,646
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Christian
32%
68%
8,635
All Non-Christians
28%
72%
4,660
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services 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
72%
21%
4%
1%
1%
1%
8,666
All Non-Christians
31%
22%
11%
1%
32%
4%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
68%
25%
5%
2%
< 1%
8,666
All Non-Christians
20%
24%
23%
33%
1%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services 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
44%
39%
16%
1%
8,666
All Non-Christians
9%
30%
61%
< 1%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
67%
18%
5%
10%
1%
8,666
All Non-Christians
25%
12%
7%
55%
1%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services 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
30%
12%
10%
47%
1%
8,666
All Non-Christians
8%
5%
6%
80%
< 1%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services 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
46%
9%
4%
39%
2%
8,666
All Non-Christians
29%
10%
5%
54%
1%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Christians
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
63%
15%
9%
11%
1%
8,666
All Non-Christians
43%
16%
11%
27%
2%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Christians
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
45%
16%
13%
25%
1%
8,666
All Non-Christians
47%
17%
13%
23%
1%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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
Christian
39%
9%
42%
9%
2%
8,666
All Non-Christians
10%
19%
50%
18%
2%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services 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
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Christian
26%
71%
1%
1%
8,666
All Non-Christians
17%
82%
1%
1%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services 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
43%
13%
9%
34%
1%
8,666
All Non-Christians
12%
7%
7%
73%
1%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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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
43%
29%
2%
19%
6%
8,666
All Non-Christians
14%
12%
1%
67%
6%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Christian
86%
9%
5%
8,666
All Non-Christians
41%
51%
8%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Christian
69%
24%
7%
8,666
All Non-Christians
30%
63%
6%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Christian
20%
19%
61%
8,666
All Non-Christians
11%
18%
71%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
29%
34%
30%
7%
8,666
All Non-Christians
12%
28%
53%
7%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services 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
27%
68%
3%
2%
8,666
All Non-Christians
20%
76%
2%
1%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
52%
44%
4%
8,666
All Non-Christians
74%
23%
3%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Christian
64%
30%
3%
3%
8,666
All Non-Christians
84%
12%
2%
2%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
54%
38%
7%
8,666
All Non-Christians
80%
16%
4%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by religion
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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
Christian
30%
65%
1%
3%
8,666
All Non-Christians
19%
77%
1%
2%
4,673
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services 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
26%
29%
3%
38%
4%
8,666
All Non-Christians
64%
14%
3%
17%
2%
4,673
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.