Belief in God among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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
201456%22%6%1%12%3%21,955
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.

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Belief in God among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by religious group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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
Buddhist26%30%8%2%30%4%212
Catholic62%29%5%1%2%1%4,619
Evangelical Protestant82%15%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,811
Hindu40%31%14%1%13%1%158
Historically Black Protestant88%10%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,290
Jewish33%27%16%1%18%5%633
Mainline Protestant62%28%5%1%2%1%3,901
Mormon78%16%4%< 1%1%1%267
Muslim82%13%4%< 1%1%1%178
Orthodox Christian58%32%7%< 1%2%< 1%113
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%22%12%< 1%36%6%5,875
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain21%34%27%18%11,732
Believe in God; fairly certain27%35%23%14%4,846
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain38%32%18%11%1,393
Believe in God; don't know14%21%28%36%153
Do not believe in God40%33%16%11%2,780
Other/don't know if they believe in God32%32%20%16%646
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 adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%14%28%32%12%1%11,732
Believe in God; fairly certain17%17%28%28%9%1%4,846
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%20%25%21%7%1%1,393
Believe in God; don't know6%13%16%32%26%7%153
Do not believe in God28%21%25%19%7%1%2,780
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%20%25%24%9%2%646
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%60%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain49%51%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain58%42%1,413
Believe in God; don't know48%52%163
Do not believe in God64%36%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God60%40%673
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 adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain58%18%3%16%4%11,820
Believe in God; fairly certain65%7%5%20%3%4,881
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain66%5%9%17%3%1,397
Believe in God; don't know63%9%2%22%4%161
Do not believe in God77%2%8%9%4%2,776
Other/don't know if they believe in God82%4%4%5%5%654
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%10%75%11,790
Believe in God; fairly certain19%11%70%4,856
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%16%65%1,395
Believe in God; don't know22%13%64%158
Do not believe in God13%15%72%2,784
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%10%80%655
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 certain41%21%24%14%10,360
Believe in God; fairly certain34%20%25%20%4,347
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%17%25%25%1,281
Believe in God; don't know58%14%20%8%107
Do not believe in God24%19%29%28%2,569
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%17%28%28%549
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%32%14%8%11,900
Believe in God; fairly certain41%30%17%12%4,902
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%28%20%15%1,407
Believe in God; don't know49%31%10%10%159
Do not believe in God27%30%25%18%2,806
Other/don't know if they believe in God27%32%24%17%669
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%7%15%8%25%11,923
Believe in God; fairly certain45%11%12%5%28%4,903
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%10%9%4%39%1,406
Believe in God; don't know36%12%24%17%12%159
Do not believe in God38%12%9%2%40%2,807
Other/don't know if they believe in God42%9%11%4%34%654
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%70%11,929
Believe in God; fairly certain30%70%4,910
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%75%1,408
Believe in God; don't know20%80%160
Do not believe in God21%79%2,805
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%77%669
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain68%24%4%3%1%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain25%46%20%8%1%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%30%40%21%< 1%1,413
Believe in God; don't know48%25%11%9%7%163
Do not believe in God3%8%23%66%< 1%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%19%35%35%3%673
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 certain42%37%21%1%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain19%43%38%< 1%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%37%57%< 1%1,413
Believe in God; don't know34%34%29%2%163
Do not believe in God2%17%80%< 1%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%28%64%3%673
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain70%18%4%7%1%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain33%24%12%30%1%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%13%11%61%< 1%1,413
Believe in God; don't know47%8%8%27%10%163
Do not believe in God2%2%3%93%< 1%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%6%7%73%4%673
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 certain29%11%10%50%1%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain10%8%8%74%< 1%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%4%4%88%< 1%1,413
Believe in God; don't know18%6%7%57%12%163
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%3%4%88%2%673
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%8%4%40%2%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain31%12%6%51%1%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%13%7%57%1%1,413
Believe in God; don't know40%8%2%43%8%163
Do not believe in God18%8%6%67%1%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%11%5%59%3%673
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 certain67%15%8%9%1%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain42%20%16%22%1%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%18%15%36%1%1,413
Believe in God; don't know57%9%6%15%14%163
Do not believe in God30%15%10%43%2%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God35%13%11%34%7%673
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 certain45%15%12%27%1%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain41%17%17%24%1%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%16%14%23%< 1%1,413
Believe in God; don't know47%9%7%29%8%163
Do not believe in God47%17%13%22%1%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God47%19%15%17%2%673
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 adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%9%46%6%3%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain13%14%59%12%2%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%21%55%17%1%1,413
Believe in God; don't know19%13%54%6%9%163
Do not believe in God1%19%51%27%1%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%20%58%14%5%673
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 certain42%13%10%34%1%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain14%10%11%66%< 1%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%6%7%82%< 1%1,413
Believe in God; don't know28%7%9%48%7%163
Do not believe in God2%3%4%91%< 1%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%5%6%81%3%673
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 certain38%33%3%19%7%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain13%27%1%50%8%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%9%< 1%78%7%1,413
Believe in God; don't know28%13%8%30%21%163
Do not believe in God1%1%< 1%95%3%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%4%< 1%75%19%673
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain87%8%5%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain69%22%9%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%49%12%1,413
Believe in God; don't know62%22%16%163
Do not believe in God6%91%3%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%46%37%673
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 adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain69%23%7%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain47%44%9%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%63%10%1,413
Believe in God; don't know46%33%21%163
Do not believe in God4%93%3%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%58%28%673
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%19%48%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain29%19%52%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%16%62%1,413
Believe in God; don't know20%38%42%163
Do not believe in God17%16%67%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%25%53%673
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 adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%36%22%7%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain22%40%32%5%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%40%40%5%1,413
Believe in God; don't know25%27%27%21%163
Do not believe in God11%30%53%5%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%37%38%10%673
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%48%3%4%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain45%50%3%3%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%50%3%3%1,413
Believe in God; don't know30%45%10%15%163
Do not believe in God41%53%3%4%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God47%36%7%10%673
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 who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 certain40%53%4%2%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain39%57%3%2%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%61%4%1%1,413
Believe in God; don't know28%47%10%16%163
Do not believe in God27%69%3%1%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%57%6%3%673
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 adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%45%5%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain67%29%4%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain78%19%2%1,413
Believe in God; don't know45%35%20%163
Do not believe in God87%11%2%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God79%15%6%673
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 adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain60%32%4%4%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain80%15%3%2%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain85%11%2%2%1,413
Believe in God; don't know58%19%13%11%163
Do not believe in God93%5%1%1%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God81%11%4%5%673
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 adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%42%8%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain73%21%6%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain80%15%5%1,413
Believe in God; don't know51%27%22%163
Do not believe in God90%7%3%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God79%13%8%673
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 adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 certain37%57%2%3%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain31%65%2%2%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%71%2%1%1,413
Believe in God; don't know29%52%5%15%163
Do not believe in God18%79%1%2%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%66%4%6%673
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 adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by belief in God

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation 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 certain21%32%4%38%5%11,969
Believe in God; fairly certain47%26%5%18%3%4,923
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain69%11%4%14%2%1,413
Believe in God; don't know39%15%11%23%12%163
Do not believe in God89%4%1%6%1%2,814
Other/don't know if they believe in God71%7%13%6%4%673
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.