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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
11%
24%
31%
33%
374
Believe in God; fairly certain
8%
34%
23%
35%
171
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
8%
7%
20%
43%
20%
2%
374
Believe in God; fairly certain
3%
13%
26%
32%
23%
4%
171
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
43%
57%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
47%
53%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
87%
7%
1%
2%
3%
376
Believe in God; fairly certain
90%
4%
1%
3%
2%
174
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
8%
10%
81%
379
Believe in God; fairly certain
9%
5%
86%
172
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
19%
14%
30%
36%
342
Believe in God; fairly certain
16%
14%
37%
33%
148
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
15%
33%
29%
23%
376
Believe in God; fairly certain
12%
27%
30%
31%
173
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
58%
3%
12%
7%
20%
378
Believe in God; fairly certain
56%
7%
13%
9%
15%
174
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
21%
79%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
25%
75%
174
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
71%
25%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
23%
58%
16%
1%
2%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
37%
49%
14%
< 1%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
23%
54%
22%
< 1%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
68%
22%
6%
4%
< 1%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
32%
30%
17%
21%
1%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
18%
10%
10%
61%
< 1%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
6%
8%
9%
77%
< 1%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
45%
11%
5%
38%
1%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
27%
17%
4%
51%
2%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
62%
23%
7%
8%
1%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
46%
18%
21%
14%
1%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in God
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
46%
18%
12%
22%
1%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
43%
19%
18%
19%
1%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
31%
10%
51%
6%
2%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
10%
24%
48%
13%
6%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
35%
63%
1%
< 1%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
23%
73%
4%
< 1%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…
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Belief in God
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
32%
13%
16%
39%
1%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
12%
13%
14%
61%
< 1%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
18%
46%
1%
26%
9%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
5%
24%
< 1%
63%
9%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
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Belief in God
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
85%
9%
6%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
65%
24%
11%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
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Belief in God
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
55%
32%
12%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
37%
51%
12%
175
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
51%
7%
42%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
33%
15%
52%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
40%
34%
23%
2%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
30%
39%
28%
3%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
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Belief in God
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
63%
31%
3%
3%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
56%
39%
3%
3%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
52%
43%
4%
1%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
33%
62%
2%
2%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Belief in God
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
68%
30%
2%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
82%
14%
5%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
74%
18%
5%
2%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
88%
10%
1%
< 1%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in God
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
67%
28%
5%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
76%
15%
9%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
36%
59%
3%
1%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
25%
70%
2%
3%
175
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by belief in God
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain
27%
40%
6%
24%
4%
380
Believe in God; fairly certain
52%
34%
4%
5%
4%
175
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.