Age distribution among adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
776
2007
16%
84%
< 1%
< 1%
490
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
52%
48%
776
2007
55%
45%
490
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
56%
7%
9%
25%
4%
767
2007
55%
4%
7%
32%
1%
486
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
32%
10%
58%
766
2007
39%
9%
53%
484
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
25%
19%
27%
30%
728
2007
31%
17%
34%
18%
442
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
32%
22%
23%
22%
772
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
58%
9%
14%
< 1%
18%
774
2007
64%
10%
10%
< 1%
16%
487
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
57%
43%
774
2007
64%
36%
489
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Belief in God among adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
35%
28%
9%
1%
24%
3%
776
2007
46%
30%
7%
1%
13%
3%
490
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 Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
27%
30%
15%
28%
< 1%
776
2007
34%
35%
14%
16%
1%
490
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
17%
34%
48%
< 1%
776
2007
21%
36%
43%
< 1%
490
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 Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
30%
19%
6%
44%
< 1%
776
2007
35%
17%
9%
38%
1%
490
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
12%
6%
7%
74%
< 1%
776
2007
13%
5%
5%
76%
1%
490
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
32%
10%
5%
51%
2%
776
2007
30%
9%
5%
55%
1%
490
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
48%
14%
13%
24%
2%
776
2007
37%
17%
15%
28%
3%
490
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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%
14%
16%
22%
1%
776
2007
33%
15%
19%
28%
3%
490
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
23%
74%
1%
2%
776
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 Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
15%
8%
11%
65%
1%
776
2007
18%
9%
8%
63%
1%
490
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
2014
17%
16%
1%
61%
5%
776
2007
22%
21%
2%
46%
9%
490
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 Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
52%
42%
6%
776
2007
58%
30%
12%
490
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Belief in Hell among adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
39%
55%
6%
776
2007
46%
43%
11%
490
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Party affiliation among adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
23%
18%
59%
776
2007
25%
19%
56%
490
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Political ideology among adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
36%
40%
4%
776
2007
21%
38%
33%
8%
490
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
40%
54%
2%
3%
776
2007
34%
60%
3%
2%
490
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 adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
36%
58%
4%
2%
776
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Views about abortion among adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
71%
25%
3%
776
2007
63%
34%
3%
490
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
80%
15%
3%
2%
776
2007
67%
23%
4%
7%
490
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
72%
22%
6%
776
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
24%
73%
2%
2%
776
2007
27%
67%
2%
3%
490
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Views about human evolution among adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults in Generation X who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
60%
16%
4%
18%
2%
776
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