Who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
Religious composition of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
Christian93%
Evangelical Protestant37%
Baptist Family (Evangelical Trad.)11%
Southern Baptist Convention6%
Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.)3%
Missionary Baptist (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Conservative Baptist Association of America< 1%
Free Will Baptist< 1%
General Association of Regular Baptist Churches< 1%
Other Baptist (Evangelical Trad.)1%
Methodist Family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)10%
Nondenominational evangelical4%
Nondenominational fundamentalist< 1%
Nondenominational charismatic1%
Nondenominational Christian (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Age distribution among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
21%
33%
27%
19%
3,746
2007
21%
39%
25%
16%
3,067
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Generational cohort among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
14%
13%
27%
33%
12%
1%
3,746
2007
< 1%
15%
31%
35%
15%
4%
3,067
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Gender composition among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
42%
58%
3,819
2007
42%
58%
3,134
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Racial and ethnic composition among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
71%
11%
2%
12%
4%
3,782
2007
75%
11%
2%
10%
2%
3,116
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Immigrant status among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
11%
9%
80%
3,783
2007
10%
8%
82%
3,117
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Income distribution among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
2014
27%
21%
32%
20%
3,368
2007
25%
20%
35%
20%
2,692
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
32%
34%
20%
13%
3,809
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Marital status among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
56%
4%
11%
6%
23%
3,808
2007
61%
3%
10%
8%
18%
3,120
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Parent of children under 18 among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
33%
67%
3,802
2007
39%
61%
3,126
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Belief in God among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say they…
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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
2014
90%
9%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
3,819
2007
93%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
3,134
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Importance of religion in one's life among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
85%
13%
1%
1%
< 1%
3,819
2007
87%
12%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
3,134
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Attendance at religious services among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who attend religious services…
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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
2014
63%
27%
9%
< 1%
3,819
2007
69%
25%
6%
< 1%
3,134
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
81%
14%
2%
2%
< 1%
3,819
2007
82%
14%
2%
2%
< 1%
3,134
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who attend prayer group…
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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
2014
40%
13%
11%
35%
< 1%
3,819
2007
40%
13%
10%
36%
< 1%
3,134
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Frequency of meditation among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
2014
49%
8%
3%
38%
1%
3,819
2007
47%
7%
5%
39%
2%
3,134
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
2014
74%
14%
6%
5%
1%
3,819
2007
69%
14%
10%
6%
2%
3,134
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
2014
47%
18%
12%
21%
1%
3,819
2007
44%
15%
14%
24%
3%
3,134
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally 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
2014
48%
50%
1%
< 1%
3,819
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Frequency of reading scripture among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who read 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
2014
59%
13%
8%
20%
< 1%
3,819
2007
58%
13%
8%
21%
< 1%
3,134
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Belief in Heaven among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
90%
5%
5%
3,819
2007
88%
6%
6%
3,134
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Belief in Hell among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
76%
17%
7%
3,819
2007
73%
18%
9%
3,134
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Party affiliation among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
51%
15%
33%
3,819
2007
48%
15%
37%
3,134
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Political ideology among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
33%
12%
5%
3,819
2007
48%
35%
11%
6%
3,134
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Views about size of government among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
63%
33%
2%
3%
3,819
2007
50%
40%
4%
6%
3,134
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Views about government aid to the poor among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
52%
44%
3%
1%
3,819
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Views about abortion among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
34%
63%
2%
3,819
2007
33%
63%
4%
3,134
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Views about homosexuality among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
44%
5%
3%
3,819
2007
36%
56%
5%
3%
3,134
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Views about same-sex marriage among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
37%
57%
7%
3,819
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Views about environmental regulation among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say…
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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
2014
42%
54%
2%
2%
3,819
2007
29%
64%
3%
4%
3,134
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 who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally
% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is word of God; not everything taken literally who say humans…
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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
2014
10%
37%
2%
48%
4%
3,819
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.