Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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
201456%25%6%1%10%2%4,502
200767%22%4%1%5%2%5,071
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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
Catholic57%34%6%1%1%1%1,070
Evangelical Protestant86%12%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%906
Historically Black Protestant87%9%2%1%1%1%215
Jewish25%27%18%< 1%24%5%143
Mainline Protestant58%32%5%1%2%2%864
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")18%27%12%< 1%35%7%976
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain18%36%27%19%2,429
Believe in God; fairly certain21%38%26%15%1,080
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%44%17%12%288
Do not believe in God31%40%17%11%480
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%41%19%20%117
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain11%14%30%32%12%1%2,429
Believe in God; fairly certain12%19%28%31%10%1%1,080
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%21%33%21%6%2%288
Do not believe in God20%22%30%21%7%1%480
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%17%34%26%10%3%117
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%55%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain52%48%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain60%40%290
Do not believe in God65%35%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God63%37%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%13%4%13%3%2,447
Believe in God; fairly certain67%4%7%19%2%1,101
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain59%5%14%19%2%289
Do not believe in God72%2%17%8%1%485
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%6%8%4%7%116
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%8%78%2,444
Believe in God; fairly certain23%10%67%1,101
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%11%62%286
Do not believe in God19%17%64%480
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%16%72%117
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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 certain33%20%28%19%2,175
Believe in God; fairly certain28%19%29%24%992
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%17%26%32%259
Do not believe in God15%23%30%32%444
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%17%36%29%105
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%34%18%11%2,460
Believe in God; fairly certain40%27%18%15%1,106
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%24%23%19%288
Do not believe in God23%26%29%23%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%39%25%18%119
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%6%12%7%21%2,461
Believe in God; fairly certain51%10%12%4%23%1,108
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%10%10%5%30%290
Do not believe in God45%8%8%2%37%482
Other/don't know if they believe in God45%10%9%7%29%117
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%67%2,463
Believe in God; fairly certain31%69%1,106
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%70%289
Do not believe in God23%77%484
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%74%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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 certain70%24%4%2%< 1%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain22%53%19%6%< 1%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%31%42%22%< 1%290
Do not believe in God3%6%28%63%< 1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%23%40%32%2%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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 certain43%40%16%1%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain16%47%37%< 1%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%44%49%< 1%290
Do not believe in God1%17%81%< 1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%31%66%1%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%20%6%7%1%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain29%26%15%29%1%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%12%15%61%< 1%290
Do not believe in God2%1%2%95%< 1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%7%11%78%1%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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 certain26%12%14%48%< 1%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain8%6%10%77%< 1%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%3%6%88%< 1%290
Do not believe in God< 1%2%2%96%< 1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%2%3%94%1%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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 certain35%9%7%47%2%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain20%12%9%57%1%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%12%9%66%< 1%290
Do not believe in God13%8%9%70%1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%11%3%72%1%120
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 certain54%19%18%7%1%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain28%21%29%22%1%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%14%27%38%< 1%290
Do not believe in God18%13%24%44%1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%7%19%49%9%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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 certain43%7%43%5%3%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain12%12%61%13%2%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%12%57%22%< 1%290
Do not believe in God3%21%54%21%1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%19%61%12%6%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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 certain38%60%1%1%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain23%75%1%1%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%72%2%< 1%290
Do not believe in God17%82%< 1%< 1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%85%4%1%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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 certain37%13%15%34%1%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain8%9%13%70%< 1%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%5%3%88%< 1%290
Do not believe in God1%1%4%94%< 1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%5%8%84%< 1%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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 certain39%37%3%14%7%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain15%29%1%47%8%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%12%< 1%81%3%290
Do not believe in God1%1%< 1%95%3%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%4%< 1%80%14%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain90%7%4%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain72%20%8%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%50%10%290
Do not believe in God5%92%3%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%40%37%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%19%7%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain51%40%9%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%67%9%290
Do not believe in God4%94%2%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%53%32%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%16%39%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain36%18%47%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%14%63%290
Do not believe in God22%12%66%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%20%66%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%36%18%4%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain24%43%28%5%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%45%32%4%290
Do not believe in God15%34%45%5%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%37%39%9%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%39%2%3%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain53%41%3%3%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain43%53%2%2%290
Do not believe in God44%52%3%1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God45%40%10%6%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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%46%4%3%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain43%54%3%1%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%63%2%2%290
Do not believe in God32%64%3%2%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%62%7%1%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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 certain45%52%3%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain68%29%4%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain78%19%3%290
Do not believe in God89%9%2%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God80%13%7%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%37%5%3%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain79%15%3%3%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain85%10%3%2%290
Do not believe in God89%8%1%1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God73%18%5%4%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%49%7%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain71%22%7%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain77%17%6%290
Do not believe in God86%11%3%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God80%16%4%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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%54%2%3%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain32%65%2%2%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%71%3%1%290
Do not believe in God20%77%2%1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%63%4%3%120
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 wonder about the universe several times a year by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe 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 certain16%33%4%43%4%2,471
Believe in God; fairly certain48%27%5%17%3%1,110
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain67%13%3%15%1%290
Do not believe in God89%2%< 1%7%1%486
Other/don't know if they believe in God69%6%15%4%6%120
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.