Belief in God among adults who believe in Hell

% of adults who believe in Hell 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
201479%17%3%1%1%1%19,167
200784%13%1%< 1%1%1%20,461
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 believe in Hell by religious group

% of adults who believe in Hell 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
Catholic71%25%3%1%< 1%< 1%4,475
Evangelical Protestant90%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6,978
Historically Black Protestant93%6%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,557
Jewish74%18%5%1%3%< 1%144
Mainline Protestant76%21%2%1%< 1%1%3,327
Mormon89%9%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%381
Muslim91%9%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%173
Orthodox Christian73%21%4%< 1%1%< 1%101
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")52%30%10%1%4%2%1,699
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain19%34%28%19%15,155
Believe in God; fairly certain29%36%24%11%2,935
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain43%33%15%9%410
Believe in God; don't know13%27%27%33%108
Do not believe in God54%29%11%6%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain12%13%29%34%12%1%15,155
Believe in God; fairly certain18%18%29%27%7%1%2,935
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%24%24%18%6%1%410
Believe in God; don't know7%10%23%30%22%8%108
Do not believe in God43%21%19%14%2%< 1%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%55%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain55%45%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain64%36%414
Believe in God; don't know51%49%112
Do not believe in God53%47%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain64%16%2%13%4%15,265
Believe in God; fairly certain60%8%4%25%3%2,949
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain54%7%11%25%3%413
Believe in God; don't know57%14%8%19%2%108
Do not believe in God62%4%18%13%2%112
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain12%8%80%15,248
Believe in God; fairly certain22%10%68%2,930
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%14%62%405
Believe in God; don't know25%10%65%107
Do not believe in God21%20%59%109
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell 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%22%26%15%13,415
Believe in God; fairly certain40%20%25%15%2,607
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%17%24%14%372
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%34%14%8%15,376
Believe in God; fairly certain51%29%13%7%2,959
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain54%28%12%6%409
Believe in God; don't know64%24%6%5%109
Do not believe in God46%31%12%11%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%5%14%8%22%15,398
Believe in God; fairly certain44%11%11%4%30%2,963
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%9%9%3%45%412
Believe in God; don't know33%9%22%16%20%110
Do not believe in God26%13%7%2%53%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%69%15,401
Believe in God; fairly certain33%67%2,962
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%73%412
Believe in God; don't know21%79%110
Do not believe in God18%82%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain78%18%2%1%< 1%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain33%49%15%3%< 1%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%36%36%13%< 1%414
Believe in God; don't know63%21%7%4%5%112
Do not believe in God15%19%34%33%< 1%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 certain53%32%14%< 1%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain23%44%32%1%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%37%53%< 1%414
Believe in God; don't know40%32%26%3%112
Do not believe in God7%24%70%< 1%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain77%15%3%4%1%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain39%25%13%23%< 1%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%15%11%49%< 1%414
Believe in God; don't know51%16%10%18%5%112
Do not believe in God8%5%5%82%< 1%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 certain38%12%10%39%1%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain14%10%9%67%< 1%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%8%6%78%< 1%414
Believe in God; don't know28%9%8%48%7%112
Do not believe in God5%3%6%86%< 1%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%7%3%40%2%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain28%11%5%55%1%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%10%5%65%1%414
Believe in God; don't know54%4%3%36%4%112
Do not believe in God19%3%4%72%2%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 certain72%13%7%7%1%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain43%20%14%22%1%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%15%16%42%< 1%414
Believe in God; don't know60%5%10%15%11%112
Do not believe in God24%11%11%53%1%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell 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%16%11%26%2%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain37%18%17%26%1%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%13%13%32%1%414
Believe in God; don't know43%8%12%35%3%112
Do not believe in God30%12%11%45%1%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

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

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%6%36%4%2%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain20%11%55%12%2%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%16%60%15%< 1%414
Believe in God; don't know26%9%46%9%10%112
Do not believe in God8%11%58%22%1%113
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 who believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 certain43%55%1%1%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain28%70%1%1%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%76%1%1%414
Believe in God; don't know29%61%4%6%112
Do not believe in God16%81%< 1%2%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 certain54%12%9%25%1%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain18%12%10%59%1%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%11%7%73%< 1%414
Believe in God; don't know34%7%9%44%6%112
Do not believe in God8%4%2%87%< 1%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 certain49%33%4%9%5%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain23%36%2%33%7%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%17%< 1%61%6%414
Believe in God; don't know47%11%12%11%19%112
Do not believe in God11%9%1%73%6%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain95%2%3%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain96%2%2%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain87%8%5%414
Believe in God; don't know93%4%3%112
Do not believe in God69%28%2%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%16%38%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain36%20%44%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%24%48%414
Believe in God; don't know26%34%40%112
Do not believe in God32%20%48%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%30%15%6%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain31%38%25%6%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%36%30%6%414
Believe in God; don't know28%21%27%24%112
Do not believe in God22%38%32%9%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain56%39%3%3%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain47%48%2%3%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%48%2%4%414
Believe in God; don't know37%48%3%13%112
Do not believe in God39%56%< 1%5%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 certain51%43%4%2%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain48%48%3%2%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%50%2%2%414
Believe in God; don't know33%43%11%12%112
Do not believe in God42%55%3%< 1%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%58%4%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain57%39%3%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain64%33%3%414
Believe in God; don't know31%46%23%112
Do not believe in God68%29%3%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%46%4%4%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain72%22%3%3%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain75%19%2%4%414
Believe in God; don't know43%35%11%11%112
Do not believe in God75%23%2%< 1%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%57%7%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain62%30%8%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain68%24%9%414
Believe in God; don't know46%32%22%112
Do not believe in God79%17%5%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 certain45%50%2%3%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain39%57%2%3%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%54%2%2%414
Believe in God; don't know43%35%6%16%112
Do not believe in God39%60%1%< 1%113
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 believe in Hell by belief in God

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 certain14%30%2%49%5%15,458
Believe in God; fairly certain37%31%5%24%4%2,972
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain52%17%5%24%2%414
Believe in God; don't know24%24%10%30%12%112
Do not believe in God62%12%4%20%1%113
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.