Gender composition among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by religious group
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Religious tradition
Men
Women
Sample size
Buddhist
52%
48%
202
Catholic
54%
46%
2,068
Evangelical Protestant
55%
45%
636
Hindu
69%
31%
119
Historically Black Protestant
54%
46%
177
Jewish
52%
48%
513
Mainline Protestant
51%
49%
1,841
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
59%
41%
5,713
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are ages…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Men
29%
35%
23%
13%
6,887
Women
29%
35%
23%
13%
5,065
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Men
18%
18%
27%
27%
8%
1%
6,887
Women
18%
19%
27%
27%
8%
1%
5,065
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Men
72%
6%
6%
13%
4%
6,856
Women
72%
6%
5%
12%
4%
5,099
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Men
14%
13%
74%
6,900
Women
14%
13%
73%
5,108
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Men
24%
19%
30%
27%
6,365
Women
30%
18%
27%
24%
4,592
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have completed…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Men
34%
31%
20%
14%
6,949
Women
27%
32%
24%
18%
5,133
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Men
43%
10%
11%
2%
34%
6,948
Women
44%
11%
12%
6%
27%
5,137
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Men
23%
77%
6,946
Women
29%
71%
5,153
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say they…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
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
Men
23%
27%
13%
1%
31%
5%
6,971
Women
33%
30%
11%
1%
21%
4%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say religion is…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Men
14%
29%
25%
32%
1%
6,971
Women
20%
32%
23%
25%
1%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who attend religious services…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
8%
32%
60%
< 1%
6,971
Women
11%
34%
55%
< 1%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
18%
12%
8%
60%
1%
6,971
Women
31%
17%
8%
43%
1%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who attend prayer group…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
4%
3%
5%
88%
< 1%
6,971
Women
5%
5%
5%
84%
< 1%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who meditate…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
27%
9%
6%
57%
1%
6,971
Women
33%
11%
5%
50%
1%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
37%
16%
12%
33%
1%
6,971
Women
48%
17%
12%
21%
1%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
48%
16%
14%
21%
1%
6,971
Women
47%
18%
14%
21%
1%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Men
5%
19%
57%
18%
2%
6,971
Women
7%
18%
58%
15%
2%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
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
Men
22%
76%
1%
1%
6,971
Women
17%
81%
1%
1%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who read scripture…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
8%
6%
8%
78%
< 1%
6,971
Women
10%
7%
8%
76%
< 1%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …in heaven
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Men
36%
55%
9%
6,971
Women
46%
44%
9%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …in hell
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Men
26%
67%
7%
6,971
Women
27%
64%
8%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Men
29%
19%
52%
6,971
Women
20%
16%
64%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Men
21%
39%
34%
5%
6,971
Women
14%
34%
48%
5%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who would rather have…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Men
56%
38%
3%
3%
6,971
Women
41%
52%
3%
4%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say government aid to the poor…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Men
39%
55%
4%
1%
6,971
Women
31%
65%
3%
1%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Men
77%
20%
3%
6,971
Women
81%
17%
2%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say homosexuality…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Men
81%
14%
3%
2%
6,971
Women
92%
5%
2%
1%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …same-sex marriage
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Men
76%
18%
6%
6,971
Women
88%
8%
4%
5,161
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
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
Men
30%
66%
2%
2%
6,971
Women
21%
75%
2%
2%
5,161
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 their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say humans…
Chart
Table
Share
Gender composition
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
Men
67%
16%
5%
11%
1%
6,971
Women
62%
18%
4%
13%
2%
5,161
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.