Interpreting scripture among Latinos

% of Latinos who say the holy scripture is…

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
201438%24%3%29%7%3,814
200738%24%5%21%12%3,151
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.

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Interpreting scripture among Latinos by religious group

% of Latinos 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
Catholic39%25%3%25%8%1,783
Evangelical Protestant60%24%4%8%4%718
Mainline Protestant36%35%4%19%5%228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")17%14%1%61%7%775
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who are ages…

Interpreting scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally20%47%23%10%1,345
Word of God; not everything taken literally37%41%17%6%906
Word of God; other/don't know19%36%34%12%109
Not the word of God39%40%15%6%1,135
Other/don't know25%42%21%11%254
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who are…

Interpreting scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally11%18%38%26%6%1%1,345
Word of God; not everything taken literally26%17%35%19%4%< 1%906
Word of God; other/don't know9%14%32%38%8%< 1%109
Not the word of God29%21%30%17%4%< 1%1,135
Other/don't know14%23%31%24%8%< 1%254
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who are…

Interpreting scriptureMenWomenSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally44%56%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally44%56%920
Word of God; other/don't know45%55%112
Not the word of God58%42%1,148
Other/don't know48%52%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who are…

Interpreting scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally66%17%18%1,340
Word of God; not everything taken literally48%25%27%899
Word of God; other/don't know65%14%21%110
Not the word of God42%30%27%1,127
Other/don't know52%18%31%259
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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 literally70%18%9%4%1,137
Word of God; not everything taken literally46%24%20%11%796
Not the word of God43%22%22%13%1,017
Other/don't know55%18%17%10%207
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who have completed…

Interpreting scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally73%20%4%2%1,357
Word of God; not everything taken literally54%29%12%5%915
Word of God; other/don't know64%24%9%3%109
Not the word of God49%31%14%6%1,142
Other/don't know59%29%9%4%257
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who are…

Interpreting scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally46%11%16%5%21%1,366
Word of God; not everything taken literally39%10%13%3%35%919
Word of God; other/don't know45%6%20%3%26%111
Not the word of God34%12%11%2%41%1,147
Other/don't know36%15%22%3%25%257
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who are…

Interpreting scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally45%55%1,367
Word of God; not everything taken literally41%59%917
Word of God; other/don't know38%62%111
Not the word of God33%67%1,144
Other/don't know40%60%256
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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 literally69%27%2%1%< 1%< 1%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally71%25%3%1%1%< 1%920
Word of God; other/don't know70%24%1%4%< 1%1%112
Not the word of God36%27%15%1%19%2%1,148
Other/don't know60%25%6%3%3%3%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who say religion is…

Interpreting scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally82%14%2%2%< 1%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally63%30%4%2%1%920
Word of God; other/don't know81%17%1%< 1%1%112
Not the word of God24%36%17%21%1%1,148
Other/don't know55%26%9%6%4%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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 literally56%29%14%< 1%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally42%40%18%< 1%920
Word of God; other/don't know52%25%23%1%112
Not the word of God14%38%47%< 1%1,148
Other/don't know29%38%32%2%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who pray…

Interpreting scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally73%16%4%6%1%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally63%19%7%11%< 1%920
Word of God; other/don't know77%9%2%12%1%112
Not the word of God32%16%10%42%1%1,148
Other/don't know53%19%8%16%3%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who attend prayer group…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally41%15%9%34%1%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally28%16%10%45%< 1%920
Word of God; other/don't know38%9%15%38%< 1%112
Not the word of God8%6%6%79%< 1%1,148
Other/don't know20%10%7%59%3%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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 literally59%10%4%25%3%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally47%8%5%38%2%920
Word of God; other/don't know59%1%5%32%3%112
Not the word of God36%11%5%46%2%1,148
Other/don't know42%16%2%37%2%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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 literally71%11%8%8%1%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally62%16%10%12%1%920
Word of God; other/don't know69%11%12%4%4%112
Not the word of God51%14%11%22%1%1,148
Other/don't know61%14%7%15%3%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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 literally53%12%13%19%2%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally45%17%13%24%< 1%920
Word of God; other/don't know44%9%13%23%10%112
Not the word of God52%15%11%21%1%1,148
Other/don't know52%10%11%22%4%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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%7%27%11%2%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally36%11%41%10%2%920
Word of God; other/don't know37%4%39%7%13%112
Not the word of God11%18%50%19%1%1,148
Other/don't know24%11%50%9%7%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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 literally32%64%1%3%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally30%68%1%1%920
Word of God; other/don't know28%56%6%10%112
Not the word of God18%79%1%2%1,148
Other/don't know19%74%5%2%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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 literally56%12%8%23%1%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally40%14%12%34%1%920
Word of God; other/don't know46%14%6%31%3%112
Not the word of God14%9%8%67%1%1,148
Other/don't know28%13%10%47%2%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who …in heaven

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally89%7%4%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally86%10%4%920
Word of God; other/don't know78%9%13%112
Not the word of God49%43%8%1,148
Other/don't know62%16%22%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who …in hell

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally75%19%6%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally70%25%5%920
Word of God; other/don't know67%15%18%112
Not the word of God36%57%7%1,148
Other/don't know47%30%22%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally24%32%43%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally25%24%50%920
Word of God; other/don't know19%42%39%112
Not the word of God19%25%56%1,148
Other/don't know17%36%47%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who are…

Interpreting scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally40%26%26%8%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally31%38%26%5%920
Word of God; other/don't know34%28%19%19%112
Not the word of God18%36%39%7%1,148
Other/don't know31%31%25%13%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who would rather have…

Interpreting scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally21%74%3%2%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally33%62%3%2%920
Word of God; other/don't know20%65%8%7%112
Not the word of God38%57%2%3%1,148
Other/don't know26%59%8%7%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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 literally39%54%4%2%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally40%55%4%1%920
Word of God; other/don't know36%51%7%6%112
Not the word of God39%55%4%2%1,148
Other/don't know39%46%8%7%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who say abortion should be…

Interpreting scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally30%65%5%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally43%54%2%920
Word of God; other/don't know28%59%13%112
Not the word of God67%29%4%1,148
Other/don't know45%42%13%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who say homosexuality…

Interpreting scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally53%38%4%4%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally67%26%5%3%920
Word of God; other/don't know58%19%12%12%112
Not the word of God84%12%3%2%1,148
Other/don't know63%21%10%6%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos who …same-sex marriage

Interpreting scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally39%50%10%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally56%37%8%920
Word of God; other/don't know42%34%24%112
Not the word of God76%18%6%1,148
Other/don't know51%33%16%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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 literally41%51%2%6%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally34%61%2%3%920
Word of God; other/don't know30%52%3%15%112
Not the word of God28%66%2%4%1,148
Other/don't know38%47%6%9%262
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 Latinos by interpretation of scripture

% of Latinos 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 literally20%25%3%46%5%1,372
Word of God; not everything taken literally26%31%3%36%3%920
Word of God; other/don't know17%15%8%39%21%112
Not the word of God53%21%3%19%4%1,148
Other/don't know24%24%6%34%12%262
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.