Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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
201448%31%8%1%9%2%3,223
200764%25%4%1%4%2%4,299
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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
Catholic53%37%7%1%2%1%793
Evangelical Protestant74%24%2%< 1%1%< 1%499
Historically Black Protestant80%18%3%< 1%< 1%< 1%127
Jewish26%39%14%1%15%6%127
Mainline Protestant51%40%6%1%2%1%635
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")23%28%14%1%27%6%816
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain22%38%27%13%1,442
Believe in God; fairly certain23%38%25%14%1,038
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%38%19%9%262
Do not believe in God36%38%16%9%321
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%13%32%32%8%1%1,442
Believe in God; fairly certain14%17%31%31%8%1%1,038
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%23%29%22%4%1%262
Do not believe in God22%25%27%20%5%1%321
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%52%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain51%49%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain57%43%268
Do not believe in God64%36%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain65%13%4%15%3%1,446
Believe in God; fairly certain70%6%6%16%2%1,045
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain67%4%11%16%2%267
Do not believe in God72%1%15%10%2%319
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%9%77%1,445
Believe in God; fairly certain19%10%71%1,044
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%15%62%264
Do not believe in God21%15%65%316
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 certain35%19%27%18%1,307
Believe in God; fairly certain28%18%28%25%947
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%16%31%24%239
Do not believe in God17%20%33%30%295
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%32%15%9%1,456
Believe in God; fairly certain37%28%20%15%1,048
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%28%20%17%267
Do not believe in God20%20%33%27%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%6%12%6%28%1,458
Believe in God; fairly certain52%10%10%4%24%1,053
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%14%8%2%33%268
Do not believe in God38%12%11%1%38%322
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%67%1,461
Believe in God; fairly certain31%69%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%76%266
Do not believe in God18%82%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%39%7%2%1%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain19%54%21%5%< 1%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%32%47%15%1%268
Do not believe in God2%9%28%60%< 1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 certain24%50%25%< 1%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain13%52%34%< 1%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%44%51%< 1%268
Do not believe in God1%20%79%1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%26%9%13%1%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain25%30%16%29%< 1%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%15%16%59%1%268
Do not believe in God1%2%5%93%< 1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 certain12%9%14%65%< 1%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain6%7%12%75%< 1%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%3%6%87%< 1%268
Do not believe in God< 1%1%3%96%< 1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain23%8%10%58%1%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain16%11%12%59%1%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain17%9%11%62%1%268
Do not believe in God12%6%13%67%2%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 certain24%15%29%32%1%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain25%20%32%23%1%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%19%29%16%1%268
Do not believe in God28%25%34%12%< 1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain29%8%55%7%2%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain10%12%62%15%1%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%18%55%22%1%268
Do not believe in God2%22%52%24%1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 certain32%66%1%1%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain23%76%1%< 1%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%78%2%< 1%268
Do not believe in God14%86%< 1%< 1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 certain19%14%18%49%< 1%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain9%10%14%68%< 1%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%6%9%83%< 1%268
Do not believe in God< 1%2%3%95%< 1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 certain31%38%4%21%6%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain10%31%1%47%10%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%13%< 1%79%5%268
Do not believe in God< 1%1%< 1%97%1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain88%8%4%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain69%21%10%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain47%39%15%268
Do not believe in God5%92%2%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain70%24%6%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain47%42%11%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%54%14%268
Do not believe in God6%93%1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%16%43%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain36%15%49%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%20%61%268
Do not believe in God18%14%69%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%37%20%6%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain23%43%30%3%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain14%43%37%6%268
Do not believe in God11%38%50%1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%42%2%4%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain51%44%3%2%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%47%6%4%268
Do not believe in God40%56%1%3%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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%47%4%2%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain43%54%3%1%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%63%4%2%268
Do not believe in God30%68%1%1%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%43%5%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain68%28%3%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain81%17%2%268
Do not believe in God89%9%2%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain62%30%4%4%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain82%14%2%2%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain89%6%2%3%268
Do not believe in God92%6%1%2%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%40%9%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain71%22%7%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain82%12%6%268
Do not believe in God92%6%2%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 certain41%53%3%3%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain34%63%2%2%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%73%2%2%268
Do not believe in God20%76%1%3%323
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 certain23%33%4%35%4%1,463
Believe in God; fairly certain49%29%5%16%2%1,054
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain70%13%3%14%< 1%268
Do not believe in God89%3%1%6%1%323
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.