Belief in God

% of adults who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201463%20%5%1%9%2%35,071
200771%17%3%1%5%3%35,556
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.

Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God

Belief in God by religious group

% of adults who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Buddhist29%29%10%1%27%4%264
Catholic64%27%5%1%2%1%7,202
Evangelical Protestant88%10%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%8,593
Hindu41%34%13%1%10%2%199
Historically Black Protestant89%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,916
Jehovah's Witness90%8%1%< 1%< 1%1%245
Jewish37%27%14%1%17%4%847
Mainline Protestant66%25%4%1%2%1%6,083
Mormon86%11%2%< 1%< 1%1%664
Muslim84%12%3%< 1%1%< 1%237
Orthodox Christian61%29%7%< 1%3%1%186
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")27%22%11%1%33%6%7,556
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.

Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God

DemographicInformation

Age distribution by belief in God

% of adults who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain18%34%29%20%21,424
Believe in God; fairly certain24%36%25%15%6,674
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%33%20%12%1,794
Believe in God; don't know14%22%26%38%260
Do not believe in God38%34%16%12%3,372
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%34%22%16%821
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.

Learn More: 18-29, 30-49, 50-64, 65+

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Generational cohort by belief in God

% of adults who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain11%12%28%34%13%1%21,424
Believe in God; fairly certain15%17%29%29%9%1%6,674
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%20%26%23%8%1%1,794
Believe in God; don't know7%12%17%30%26%8%260
Do not believe in God26%21%25%20%7%1%3,372
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%19%26%26%10%2%821
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.

Learn More: Younger Millennial, Older Millennial, Generation X, Baby Boomer, Silent, Greatest

Gender composition by belief in God

% of adults who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%56%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain52%48%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain60%40%1,819
Believe in God; don't know50%50%274
Do not believe in God65%35%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God61%39%868
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.

Learn More: Men, Women

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Racial and ethnic composition by belief in God

% of adults who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain64%15%3%14%4%21,559
Believe in God; fairly certain66%7%4%20%3%6,731
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain66%5%8%17%3%1,797
Believe in God; don't know61%10%4%21%4%260
Do not believe in God77%3%7%9%3%3,372
Other/don't know if they believe in God80%5%3%7%5%830
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.

Learn More: White, Black, Asian, Latino, Other/Mixed

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Immigrant status by belief in God

% of adults who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%9%78%21,614
Believe in God; fairly certain20%10%70%6,704
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%15%66%1,796
Believe in God; don't know24%11%66%263
Do not believe in God13%15%72%3,376
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%10%80%840
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.

Learn More: Immigrants, Second generation, Third generation or higher

Income distribution by belief in God

% of adults who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%21%26%16%18,870
Believe in God; fairly certain34%20%26%20%5,984
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%17%26%26%1,637
Believe in God; don't know53%19%18%10%185
Do not believe in God24%18%30%28%3,120
Other/don't know if they believe in God27%17%28%28%694
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.

Learn More: Less than $30,000, $30,000-$49,999, $50,000-$99,999, $100,000 or more

Educational distribution by belief in God

% of adults who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%33%15%9%21,772
Believe in God; fairly certain42%29%17%12%6,760
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain38%28%19%15%1,809
Believe in God; don't know53%27%10%10%268
Do not believe in God28%30%25%17%3,403
Other/don't know if they believe in God27%33%22%17%856
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.

Learn More: High school or less, Some college, College, Post-graduate degree

Marital status by belief in God

% of adults who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%6%14%8%21%21,804
Believe in God; fairly certain47%10%12%5%26%6,766
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%10%9%4%36%1,810
Believe in God; don't know37%8%20%18%16%267
Do not believe in God38%11%9%2%39%3,403
Other/don't know if they believe in God44%8%12%5%32%841
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.

Learn More: Married, Living with a partner, Divorced/separated, Widowed, Never married

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Parent of children under 18 by belief in God

% of adults who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%70%21,819
Believe in God; fairly certain30%70%6,774
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%75%1,811
Believe in God; don't know22%78%269
Do not believe in God22%78%3,402
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%77%858
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.

Learn More: Parents, Non-parents

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%20%3%2%1%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain27%46%19%7%1%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%30%39%21%< 1%1,819
Believe in God; don't know51%24%8%9%7%274
Do not believe in God3%8%23%66%1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%20%33%34%3%868
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.

Learn More: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important

Attendance at religious services by belief in God

% of adults who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%33%17%1%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain20%43%37%< 1%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%36%57%< 1%1,819
Believe in God; don't know35%30%33%3%274
Do not believe in God2%17%81%< 1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%27%63%3%868
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of prayer by belief in God

% of adults who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%15%4%6%1%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain34%25%12%28%1%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%13%11%59%< 1%1,819
Believe in God; don't know46%12%7%26%9%274
Do not believe in God2%1%3%93%< 1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%7%6%70%5%868
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.

Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by belief in God

% of adults who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%11%10%44%1%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain11%8%8%73%< 1%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%4%5%87%< 1%1,819
Believe in God; don't know20%7%10%54%10%274
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%3%4%86%3%868
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of meditation by belief in God

% of adults who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%7%3%39%2%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain31%11%5%51%1%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%12%7%59%1%1,819
Believe in God; don't know47%7%2%37%7%274
Do not believe in God18%8%5%67%1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%9%5%57%4%868
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by belief in God

% of adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain71%13%7%8%1%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain43%20%15%21%1%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%17%15%37%1%1,819
Believe in God; don't know57%8%9%15%12%274
Do not believe in God30%15%9%44%2%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%13%10%33%8%868
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by belief in God

% of adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%15%11%25%2%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain41%17%16%24%1%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%16%15%24%1%1,819
Believe in God; don't know46%7%9%29%9%274
Do not believe in God46%18%13%23%1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God47%17%14%18%3%868
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Sources of guidance on right and wrong by belief in God

% of adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%7%38%5%3%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain15%14%57%12%2%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%21%56%16%2%1,819
Believe in God; don't know21%11%50%7%11%274
Do not believe in God1%19%51%27%1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%19%56%14%6%868
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.

Learn More: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by belief in God

% of adults who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%57%2%1%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain24%73%1%1%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%78%1%1%1,819
Believe in God; don't know28%61%4%7%274
Do not believe in God16%82%1%1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%78%3%1%868
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.

Learn More: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation

Frequency of reading scripture by belief in God

% of adults who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%12%8%29%1%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain15%10%10%64%1%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%6%6%81%< 1%1,819
Believe in God; don't know31%7%8%47%7%274
Do not believe in God2%3%5%90%< 1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%5%6%78%3%868
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Interpreting scripture by belief in God

% of adults who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%32%4%14%7%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain15%28%1%48%8%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%10%< 1%77%7%1,819
Believe in God; don't know33%11%8%26%22%274
Do not believe in God1%2%< 1%94%3%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%4%1%73%18%868
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.

Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God

Belief in Heaven by belief in God

% of adults who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain87%7%6%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain70%21%9%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%47%13%1,819
Believe in God; don't know64%18%18%274
Do not believe in God6%91%3%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%45%36%868
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.

Learn More: Believe, Don't believe

Belief in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%20%7%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain49%42%9%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%61%11%1,819
Believe in God; don't know47%31%23%274
Do not believe in God5%93%3%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%56%29%868
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.

Learn More: Believe, Don't believe

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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation by belief in God

% of adults who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%18%39%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain33%19%48%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%18%58%1,819
Believe in God; don't know26%33%41%274
Do not believe in God18%17%65%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%26%49%868
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.

Learn More: Republican/lean Rep., No lean, Democrat/lean Dem.

Political ideology by belief in God

% of adults who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%31%17%7%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain26%39%29%5%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%39%37%6%1,819
Believe in God; don't know31%23%27%18%274
Do not believe in God13%31%50%6%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%36%35%12%868
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.

Learn More: Conservative, Moderate, Liberal

Views about size of government by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%39%3%4%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain48%46%3%3%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%47%4%4%1,819
Believe in God; don't know37%43%7%12%274
Do not believe in God43%51%3%3%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God49%35%7%9%868
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.

Learn More: Smaller government; fewer services, Bigger government; more services

Views about government aid to the poor by belief in God

% of adults who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%45%4%2%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain42%53%3%2%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%59%3%2%1,819
Believe in God; don't know36%43%9%13%274
Do not believe in God29%66%3%1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%53%7%4%868
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.

Learn More: Does more harm than good, Does more good than harm

Views about abortion by belief in God

% of adults who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%53%5%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain64%32%4%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain77%20%3%1,819
Believe in God; don't know38%39%23%274
Do not believe in God86%11%3%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God76%17%7%868
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.

Learn More: Legal in all/most cases, Illegal in all/most cases

Views about homosexuality by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%41%5%4%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain77%17%3%3%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain83%13%2%3%1,819
Believe in God; don't know50%27%11%12%274
Do not believe in God91%6%2%1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God78%13%5%5%868
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.

Learn More: Should be accepted, Should be discouraged

Views about same-sex marriage by belief in God

% of adults who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%51%8%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain69%24%7%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain78%17%6%1,819
Believe in God; don't know44%31%25%274
Do not believe in God89%8%3%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God75%16%9%868
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.

Learn More: Strongly favor/favor, Oppose/strongly oppose

Views about environmental regulation by belief in God

% of adults who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%51%3%4%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain34%62%2%3%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%68%2%2%1,819
Believe in God; don't know35%43%6%16%274
Do not believe in God19%77%1%2%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God27%63%4%6%868
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.

Learn More: Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

Views about human evolution by belief in God

% of adults who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain16%30%3%45%5%21,904
Believe in God; fairly certain46%25%5%20%3%6,792
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain67%12%5%14%2%1,819
Believe in God; don't know32%16%11%26%14%274
Do not believe in God88%4%1%6%1%3,414
Other/don't know if they believe in God69%6%12%8%5%868
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.

Learn More: Evolved; due to natural processes, Evolved; due to God's design, Always existed in present form