Survey yearWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
201434%36%3%20%7%2,883
200736%35%3%16%9%2,830
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Interpreting scripture among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by religious group

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Catholic30%43%3%17%6%730
Evangelical Protestant48%35%4%7%5%781
Historically Black Protestant55%27%< 1%11%6%182
Mainline Protestant26%44%3%19%9%627
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")19%23%2%50%5%233
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are ages…

Interpreting scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally19%36%27%18%857
Word of God; not everything taken literally26%32%24%18%1,086
Not the word of God27%38%23%13%587
Other/don't know22%28%27%24%217
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Generational cohort among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally11%14%29%32%13%1%857
Word of God; not everything taken literally19%14%26%29%12%1%1,086
Not the word of God17%18%30%26%9%< 1%587
Other/don't know6%21%22%34%13%3%217
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Gender composition among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureMenWomenSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally48%52%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally45%55%1,102
Not the word of God53%47%598
Other/don't know53%47%221
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally58%18%3%17%3%872
Word of God; not everything taken literally70%9%5%12%5%1,088
Not the word of God59%9%12%16%5%589
Other/don't know64%13%8%13%2%219
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Immigrant status among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally18%7%74%866
Word of God; not everything taken literally15%10%75%1,090
Not the word of God26%9%65%592
Other/don't know17%8%75%214
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Income distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who have a household income of…

Interpreting scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally42%24%22%11%768
Word of God; not everything taken literally28%18%32%23%981
Not the word of God26%20%29%25%549
Other/don't know37%22%22%20%176
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Educational distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who have completed…

Interpreting scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally53%31%11%6%873
Word of God; not everything taken literally30%35%21%14%1,097
Not the word of God30%29%24%18%594
Other/don't know35%30%20%15%219
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Marital status among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally48%8%12%9%23%876
Word of God; not everything taken literally50%5%12%5%27%1,101
Not the word of God48%9%10%4%29%596
Other/don't know50%5%15%10%21%218
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally30%70%874
Word of God; not everything taken literally31%69%1,100
Not the word of God32%68%596
Other/don't know32%68%220
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say they…

Interpreting scriptureBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally89%10%1%1%< 1%< 1%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally77%21%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,102
Not the word of God43%32%10%2%10%3%598
Other/don't know70%22%2%4%1%1%221
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say religion is…

Interpreting scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally83%14%1%1%1%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally66%31%3%< 1%< 1%1,102
Not the word of God36%46%11%6%2%598
Other/don't know62%28%7%2%1%221
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Attendance at religious services among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who attend religious services…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally40%55%5%< 1%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally40%54%5%1%1,102
Not the word of God21%64%14%< 1%598
Other/don't know33%58%8%1%221
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Frequency of prayer among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who pray…

Interpreting scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally78%14%4%3%1%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally66%24%6%3%< 1%1,102
Not the word of God44%22%11%22%< 1%598
Other/don't know66%15%7%8%4%221
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Frequency of meditation among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who meditate…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally41%10%9%38%2%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally40%9%7%43%1%1,102
Not the word of God38%13%9%38%2%598
Other/don't know36%13%11%35%5%221
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally66%13%14%6%1%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally62%20%12%6%< 1%1,102
Not the word of God50%18%17%15%1%598
Other/don't know60%20%10%7%3%221
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally37%15%18%28%2%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally44%20%15%20%< 1%1,102
Not the word of God51%15%17%16%< 1%598
Other/don't know49%17%15%17%2%221
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Interpreting scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally53%5%36%5%1%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally38%12%43%5%2%1,102
Not the word of God12%19%51%16%2%598
Other/don't know31%11%41%11%6%221
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say…

Interpreting scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally43%56%1%1%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally38%61%1%< 1%1,102
Not the word of God21%75%2%1%598
Other/don't know33%64%2%1%221
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who read scripture…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally45%17%22%15%1%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally33%21%25%21%< 1%1,102
Not the word of God14%15%32%39%< 1%598
Other/don't know31%17%25%26%2%221
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in heaven

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally92%4%4%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally91%5%4%1,102
Not the word of God58%33%9%598
Other/don't know73%12%15%221
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Belief in Hell among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in hell

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally83%11%6%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally71%23%6%1,102
Not the word of God38%54%7%598
Other/don't know50%30%20%221
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally46%17%38%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally48%14%37%1,102
Not the word of God25%17%59%598
Other/don't know33%28%39%221
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Interpreting scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally54%28%12%5%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally40%40%17%3%1,102
Not the word of God24%39%32%5%598
Other/don't know28%36%23%12%221
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who would rather have…

Interpreting scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally48%48%1%3%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally57%38%2%2%1,102
Not the word of God46%46%4%3%598
Other/don't know49%33%9%9%221
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Interpreting scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally48%47%3%2%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally50%47%3%1%1,102
Not the word of God34%60%4%1%598
Other/don't know43%41%9%6%221
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say abortion should be…

Interpreting scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally37%59%4%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally52%46%2%1,102
Not the word of God72%24%3%598
Other/don't know53%36%11%221
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say homosexuality…

Interpreting scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally42%49%4%5%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally64%28%4%3%1,102
Not the word of God79%15%3%3%598
Other/don't know60%21%9%10%221
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Interpreting scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally29%62%9%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally55%39%6%1,102
Not the word of God72%21%7%598
Other/don't know54%31%15%221
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say…

Interpreting scriptureStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally50%47%1%3%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally38%60%2%1%1,102
Not the word of God27%68%3%2%598
Other/don't know30%59%4%7%221
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say humans…

Interpreting scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally13%24%2%57%5%878
Word of God; not everything taken literally18%43%3%34%3%1,102
Not the word of God49%26%5%17%3%598
Other/don't know26%28%15%23%9%221
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.