Age distribution among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
21%
29%
28%
22%
132
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Generational cohort among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
15%
8%
27%
35%
12%
3%
132
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Gender composition among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
43%
57%
133
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
40%
39%
2%
13%
5%
130
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Immigrant status among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
11%
13%
76%
131
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Income distribution among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
48%
31%
13%
8%
116
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Educational distribution among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
58%
29%
7%
5%
132
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Marital status among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
35%
2%
11%
15%
36%
133
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
29%
71%
133
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Belief in God among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
85%
13%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
78%
19%
1%
1%
< 1%
133
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Attendance at religious services among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
54%
34%
13%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of prayer among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
73%
18%
5%
4%
< 1%
133
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
44%
8%
13%
36%
< 1%
133
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Frequency of meditation among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
58%
9%
8%
24%
< 1%
133
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
72%
7%
14%
6%
< 1%
133
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
51%
14%
12%
23%
1%
133
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
2014
45%
5%
36%
9%
4%
133
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
45%
53%
< 1%
2%
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.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
53%
15%
8%
24%
< 1%
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.
Belief in Heaven among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
88%
7%
4%
133
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
74%
20%
6%
133
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Party affiliation among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
25%
14%
60%
133
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Political ideology among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
43%
28%
27%
2%
133
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Views about size of government among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
34%
58%
6%
2%
133
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
39%
57%
3%
1%
133
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Views about abortion among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
42%
48%
9%
133
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Views about homosexuality among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
41%
50%
5%
4%
133
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
56%
8%
133
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
45%
48%
6%
2%
133
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Views about human evolution among adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of adults in the Philadelphia metro area who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be 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
7%
24%
6%
59%
4%
133
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