Interpreting scripture among second generation immigrants
% of second generation immigrants who say the holy scripture is…
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Survey year
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
22%
27%
2%
42%
6%
3,395
2007
23%
30%
4%
34%
9%
3,018
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 second generation immigrants by religious group
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Religious tradition
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
Catholic
25%
37%
3%
28%
8%
1,028
Evangelical Protestant
51%
33%
4%
10%
3%
522
Jewish
14%
24%
3%
51%
8%
199
Mainline Protestant
19%
38%
1%
33%
10%
406
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
4%
9%
< 1%
82%
5%
845
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
29%
29%
20%
23%
684
Word of God; not everything taken literally
40%
26%
16%
17%
897
Not the word of God
42%
28%
14%
15%
1,442
Other/don't know
28%
22%
21%
28%
230
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
20%
14%
24%
23%
15%
4%
684
Word of God; not everything taken literally
32%
13%
21%
20%
12%
2%
897
Not the word of God
32%
17%
22%
18%
9%
2%
1,442
Other/don't know
17%
14%
19%
24%
19%
7%
230
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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Men
Women
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
40%
60%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
45%
55%
921
Not the word of God
56%
44%
1,460
Other/don't know
45%
55%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
45%
8%
3%
41%
3%
692
Word of God; not everything taken literally
50%
7%
7%
32%
3%
908
Not the word of God
49%
3%
12%
30%
5%
1,440
Other/don't know
54%
5%
7%
28%
5%
229
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
49%
21%
22%
9%
602
Word of God; not everything taken literally
31%
21%
27%
22%
781
Not the word of God
29%
21%
27%
24%
1,306
Other/don't know
39%
18%
23%
20%
178
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
52%
34%
9%
4%
696
Word of God; not everything taken literally
35%
35%
19%
10%
921
Not the word of God
29%
34%
22%
14%
1,458
Other/don't know
34%
39%
13%
13%
239
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
40%
7%
15%
11%
26%
695
Word of God; not everything taken literally
40%
6%
8%
6%
40%
919
Not the word of God
32%
10%
8%
4%
46%
1,454
Other/don't know
30%
15%
12%
15%
29%
233
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
29%
71%
698
Word of God; not everything taken literally
27%
73%
916
Not the word of God
18%
82%
1,459
Other/don't know
17%
83%
239
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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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
Word of God; should be taken literally
90%
7%
1%
1%
1%
< 1%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
73%
23%
2%
1%
1%
< 1%
921
Not the word of God
25%
25%
15%
1%
30%
4%
1,460
Other/don't know
58%
19%
7%
2%
9%
6%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
80%
15%
2%
2%
< 1%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
59%
33%
6%
2%
< 1%
921
Not the word of God
13%
30%
25%
30%
1%
1,460
Other/don't know
37%
38%
14%
5%
5%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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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
Word of God; should be taken literally
56%
31%
12%
< 1%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
41%
41%
17%
< 1%
921
Not the word of God
9%
33%
58%
< 1%
1,460
Other/don't know
22%
44%
31%
3%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
77%
14%
4%
5%
< 1%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
62%
21%
6%
11%
< 1%
921
Not the word of God
23%
12%
8%
57%
< 1%
1,460
Other/don't know
48%
19%
8%
20%
5%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
39%
15%
9%
36%
1%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
23%
11%
11%
55%
< 1%
921
Not the word of God
4%
4%
3%
89%
< 1%
1,460
Other/don't know
13%
11%
7%
65%
4%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
53%
5%
2%
38%
2%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
38%
9%
5%
48%
1%
921
Not the word of God
28%
11%
6%
55%
< 1%
1,460
Other/don't know
42%
11%
3%
39%
5%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
71%
13%
7%
8%
1%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
57%
17%
11%
14%
1%
921
Not the word of God
42%
16%
11%
30%
1%
1,460
Other/don't know
49%
18%
8%
18%
7%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
49%
14%
12%
24%
2%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
43%
16%
14%
27%
1%
921
Not the word of God
50%
15%
13%
22%
1%
1,460
Other/don't know
47%
13%
10%
25%
5%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants 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
Word of God; should be taken literally
55%
6%
31%
7%
2%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
32%
10%
50%
7%
1%
921
Not the word of God
6%
22%
52%
17%
2%
1,460
Other/don't know
18%
15%
51%
11%
5%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
41%
57%
1%
1%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
31%
67%
1%
1%
921
Not the word of God
17%
81%
1%
1%
1,460
Other/don't know
21%
73%
2%
4%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
58%
11%
9%
21%
1%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
34%
16%
10%
40%
< 1%
921
Not the word of God
7%
6%
7%
79%
< 1%
1,460
Other/don't know
20%
15%
9%
52%
4%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
92%
5%
3%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
90%
7%
3%
921
Not the word of God
39%
53%
9%
1,460
Other/don't know
58%
20%
23%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
79%
15%
6%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
66%
28%
6%
921
Not the word of God
25%
67%
8%
1,460
Other/don't know
38%
41%
21%
240
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Party affiliation among second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
41%
15%
43%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
38%
17%
45%
921
Not the word of God
22%
15%
63%
1,460
Other/don't know
26%
28%
46%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
48%
29%
17%
5%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
32%
42%
23%
3%
921
Not the word of God
16%
35%
45%
4%
1,460
Other/don't know
26%
34%
28%
13%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
47%
49%
2%
2%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
52%
45%
2%
2%
921
Not the word of God
47%
47%
3%
3%
1,460
Other/don't know
49%
32%
7%
12%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
49%
46%
3%
2%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
44%
52%
2%
1%
921
Not the word of God
34%
61%
4%
1%
1,460
Other/don't know
37%
46%
9%
8%
240
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Views about abortion among second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
37%
57%
6%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
54%
43%
2%
921
Not the word of God
82%
16%
2%
1,460
Other/don't know
63%
24%
13%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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Interpreting scripture
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
45%
46%
3%
6%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
71%
22%
5%
3%
921
Not the word of God
88%
8%
2%
2%
1,460
Other/don't know
72%
11%
8%
9%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
% of second generation immigrants who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
35%
55%
9%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
62%
31%
7%
921
Not the word of God
83%
12%
4%
1,460
Other/don't know
64%
16%
20%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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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
Word of God; should be taken literally
47%
47%
2%
4%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
37%
61%
1%
1%
921
Not the word of God
25%
72%
2%
2%
1,460
Other/don't know
32%
54%
6%
8%
240
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 second generation immigrants by interpretation of scripture
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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
Word of God; should be taken literally
17%
24%
1%
53%
5%
699
Word of God; not everything taken literally
26%
37%
3%
31%
2%
921
Not the word of God
68%
14%
4%
12%
2%
1,460
Other/don't know
33%
26%
13%
15%
14%
240
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.