Belief in God among men

% of men 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
201457%21%7%1%12%3%17,514
200765%19%4%1%7%3%16,291
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 men by religious group

% of men 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
Buddhist19%34%13%2%29%3%138
Catholic58%30%7%1%3%1%3,426
Evangelical Protestant85%12%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%4,061
Hindu39%33%13%1%12%2%136
Historically Black Protestant87%10%1%1%< 1%< 1%818
Jewish34%28%17%< 1%18%3%428
Mainline Protestant60%28%6%1%2%2%2,778
Mormon82%15%1%< 1%< 1%1%347
Muslim84%11%3%< 1%< 1%1%152
Orthodox Christian63%23%9%< 1%5%< 1%106
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")23%20%11%1%38%6%4,471
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 men by belief in God

% of men who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain19%35%29%18%9,617
Believe in God; fairly certain24%36%26%14%3,613
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%34%19%13%1,099
Believe in God; don't know16%22%30%32%127
Do not believe in God36%35%17%12%2,270
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%36%22%15%496
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 men by belief in God

% of men who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain12%13%29%35%11%1%9,617
Believe in God; fairly certain14%16%30%31%9%1%3,613
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%21%25%23%8%1%1,099
Believe in God; don't know9%11%17%34%21%7%127
Do not believe in God25%21%25%21%7%1%2,270
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%22%26%26%10%1%496
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 men by belief in God

% of men who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain64%15%3%14%4%9,607
Believe in God; fairly certain66%6%4%19%4%3,623
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain64%6%8%18%4%1,098
Believe in God; don't know64%12%3%16%5%123
Do not believe in God77%3%7%10%3%2,264
Other/don't know if they believe in God80%5%3%7%5%492
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 men by belief in God

% of men who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%9%78%9,677
Believe in God; fairly certain19%10%71%3,628
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%14%67%1,094
Believe in God; don't know19%10%71%129
Do not believe in God12%15%73%2,266
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%12%80%504
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 men by belief in God

% of men 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 certain32%21%28%19%8,673
Believe in God; fairly certain29%21%28%22%3,284
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%16%25%29%1,021
Do not believe in God22%18%31%29%2,105
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%20%29%26%435
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 men by belief in God

% of men who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%31%15%9%9,736
Believe in God; fairly certain44%28%16%12%3,645
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%27%19%14%1,104
Believe in God; don't know48%31%8%12%129
Do not believe in God31%31%24%15%2,286
Other/don't know if they believe in God33%32%21%14%513
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 men by belief in God

% of men who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%6%13%4%24%9,752
Believe in God; fairly certain48%9%12%3%29%3,650
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%10%9%2%39%1,106
Believe in God; don't know38%12%23%9%19%127
Do not believe in God38%11%9%2%41%2,289
Other/don't know if they believe in God45%8%11%3%32%505
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 men by belief in God

% of men who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain28%72%9,746
Believe in God; fairly certain27%73%3,652
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%77%1,105
Believe in God; don't know18%82%130
Do not believe in God20%80%2,285
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%79%514
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 men by belief in God

% of men who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain71%22%4%3%1%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain26%47%20%7%1%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%31%37%22%< 1%1,111
Believe in God; don't know47%26%13%7%6%132
Do not believe in God3%7%22%67%1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%20%31%37%4%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men 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 certain47%33%19%1%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain19%43%38%< 1%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%37%56%< 1%1,111
Believe in God; don't know30%31%38%1%132
Do not believe in God2%17%81%< 1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%29%64%4%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain68%17%5%9%1%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain28%23%13%35%< 1%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%11%12%61%< 1%1,111
Believe in God; don't know42%11%11%25%11%132
Do not believe in God2%1%3%94%< 1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%7%7%73%5%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men 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 certain33%11%10%45%1%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain10%8%8%74%< 1%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%4%5%87%< 1%1,111
Believe in God; don't know20%7%13%52%8%132
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%3%3%89%3%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%7%4%40%2%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain29%11%6%53%2%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%10%7%59%1%1,111
Believe in God; don't know46%8%2%36%7%132
Do not believe in God17%8%5%69%1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%8%4%62%3%522
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 men by belief in God

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

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%14%8%10%1%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain39%19%15%26%1%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%17%14%40%1%1,111
Believe in God; don't know51%7%12%19%11%132
Do not believe in God28%15%9%46%2%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%12%10%36%8%522
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 men by belief in God

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

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%15%12%24%1%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain42%16%16%24%1%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%16%15%23%1%1,111
Believe in God; don't know49%9%9%26%8%132
Do not believe in God48%17%13%21%1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God48%16%15%19%3%522
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 men by belief in God

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

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%8%40%5%3%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain14%15%57%13%2%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%21%58%15%2%1,111
Believe in God; don't know16%12%51%7%14%132
Do not believe in God1%21%50%27%1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%18%58%15%6%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men 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 certain44%53%2%1%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain28%70%1%1%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%75%2%1%1,111
Believe in God; don't know28%58%4%9%132
Do not believe in God18%81%1%1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%77%3%2%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men 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 certain46%13%9%31%1%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain14%10%10%65%1%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%7%7%80%< 1%1,111
Believe in God; don't know28%5%10%49%7%132
Do not believe in God2%3%5%89%< 1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%6%5%80%3%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men 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 certain41%32%4%16%7%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain14%28%1%49%8%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%9%< 1%78%6%1,111
Believe in God; don't know28%11%7%27%27%132
Do not believe in God< 1%2%< 1%95%3%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%5%< 1%73%19%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain86%8%6%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain70%22%8%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%48%13%1,111
Believe in God; don't know61%17%21%132
Do not believe in God4%93%3%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%45%37%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%18%7%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain52%39%9%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%59%10%1,111
Believe in God; don't know47%24%29%132
Do not believe in God4%94%2%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%54%29%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%18%34%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain38%18%43%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%18%54%1,111
Believe in God; don't know31%28%41%132
Do not believe in God22%19%60%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%29%41%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%29%16%6%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain30%40%25%5%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%42%31%5%1,111
Believe in God; don't know32%23%27%19%132
Do not believe in God15%35%45%6%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%42%25%14%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain62%32%3%3%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain56%38%3%3%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain53%39%4%3%1,111
Believe in God; don't know45%32%10%13%132
Do not believe in God48%46%3%3%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God55%30%7%9%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men 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 certain53%41%4%2%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain48%47%3%2%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%55%4%2%1,111
Believe in God; don't know36%38%13%13%132
Do not believe in God31%64%4%1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God42%46%7%5%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%56%5%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain61%35%4%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain75%22%3%1,111
Believe in God; don't know35%37%28%132
Do not believe in God85%12%4%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God74%18%8%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%48%5%4%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain71%22%4%3%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain78%16%3%3%1,111
Believe in God; don't know48%30%13%10%132
Do not believe in God89%8%2%1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God73%15%6%6%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%57%8%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain62%30%8%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain72%21%7%1,111
Believe in God; don't know37%37%26%132
Do not believe in God86%10%4%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God69%20%11%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men 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 certain48%47%3%3%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain38%58%2%2%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%64%3%2%1,111
Believe in God; don't know35%43%7%15%132
Do not believe in God22%74%2%2%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God33%57%4%5%522
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 men by belief in God

% of men 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%31%4%44%5%9,790
Believe in God; fairly certain46%26%6%18%3%3,665
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain67%12%5%14%2%1,111
Believe in God; don't know34%16%11%24%15%132
Do not believe in God88%4%2%6%1%2,294
Other/don't know if they believe in God68%8%15%7%4%522
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.