Belief in God among baby Boomers

% of baby Boomers 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
201469%18%4%1%6%2%13,049
200773%16%3%1%4%3%13,662
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.

Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God

Belief in God among baby Boomers by religious group

% of baby Boomers 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
Buddhist38%27%8%4%21%2%107
Catholic66%27%3%1%1%1%2,905
Evangelical Protestant90%9%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,416
Historically Black Protestant90%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%749
Jewish37%27%16%< 1%14%5%330
Mainline Protestant70%23%4%1%2%1%2,435
Mormon92%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%214
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")32%23%10%1%28%6%2,281
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.

Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain< 1%< 1%84%16%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain< 1%< 1%84%16%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain< 1%< 1%84%16%561
Do not believe in God< 1%< 1%82%18%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%< 1%82%18%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%56%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain54%46%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain61%39%561
Do not believe in God68%32%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God60%40%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain71%14%2%10%4%8,573
Believe in God; fairly certain74%5%3%16%3%2,429
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain79%5%5%9%2%554
Do not believe in God88%3%3%5%2%943
Other/don't know if they believe in God86%6%4%3%1%274
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain10%6%85%8,640
Believe in God; fairly certain18%7%75%2,429
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%8%74%557
Do not believe in God9%11%80%947
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%7%83%277
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers 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 certain34%20%28%18%7,679
Believe in God; fairly certain28%20%26%26%2,195
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%13%32%30%515
Do not believe in God17%13%31%39%886
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%14%22%42%231
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%31%15%9%8,690
Believe in God; fairly certain40%28%19%14%2,444
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%23%22%19%560
Do not believe in God25%25%26%24%951
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%26%24%21%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain61%4%20%7%9%8,688
Believe in God; fairly certain59%6%19%5%10%2,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain63%7%16%5%10%558
Do not believe in God62%8%17%3%10%952
Other/don't know if they believe in God64%6%15%3%11%278
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%87%8,703
Believe in God; fairly certain16%84%2,445
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%90%560
Do not believe in God12%88%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%87%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%19%3%2%1%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain29%47%17%7%< 1%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%31%37%20%1%561
Do not believe in God4%7%22%66%1%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%23%31%32%4%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers 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 certain49%33%18%1%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain20%41%39%< 1%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%31%58%< 1%561
Do not believe in God2%16%82%< 1%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%27%61%6%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain76%15%3%5%1%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain36%25%11%27%1%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%14%11%54%< 1%561
Do not believe in God3%2%2%92%< 1%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%5%5%68%9%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers 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 certain35%10%9%45%1%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain11%5%7%77%< 1%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%5%5%86%< 1%561
Do not believe in God1%1%1%96%< 1%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%3%3%86%3%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%7%3%37%2%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain33%10%6%50%1%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%9%7%54%< 1%561
Do not believe in God21%7%4%68%1%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%11%4%51%6%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers 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 certain73%12%7%8%1%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain43%17%16%22%1%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%15%14%37%1%561
Do not believe in God28%13%9%47%3%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God35%12%11%34%8%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers 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 certain50%14%11%24%2%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain42%18%17%21%1%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%14%14%27%1%561
Do not believe in God46%14%14%25%1%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God47%14%14%21%3%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

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

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%6%38%4%2%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain16%13%57%11%3%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%17%59%15%1%561
Do not believe in God2%20%54%22%2%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%14%58%15%8%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers 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%54%2%1%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain27%70%2%1%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%72%2%1%561
Do not believe in God20%78%1%1%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%74%3%3%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers 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 certain50%11%8%30%1%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain15%8%10%66%< 1%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%7%5%81%< 1%561
Do not believe in God2%2%3%93%< 1%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%4%8%77%4%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers 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 certain46%29%4%15%7%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain15%26%2%49%9%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%11%< 1%78%5%561
Do not believe in God1%2%1%93%4%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%4%2%71%21%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain86%8%6%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain67%23%10%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%50%16%561
Do not believe in God4%93%3%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%48%38%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain71%21%8%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain45%45%10%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%67%11%561
Do not believe in God3%94%3%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%61%29%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%15%40%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain34%16%50%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%14%65%561
Do not believe in God21%15%64%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%28%50%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%30%17%5%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain30%39%27%4%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%32%40%6%561
Do not believe in God15%29%52%4%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%34%36%13%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain58%35%3%4%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain52%41%3%4%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%49%5%4%561
Do not believe in God43%51%4%2%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God47%34%8%10%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers 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 certain49%45%4%2%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain43%52%3%2%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%63%3%2%561
Do not believe in God27%68%4%1%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God32%58%7%4%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%51%5%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain68%28%4%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain81%17%2%561
Do not believe in God90%8%3%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God79%12%9%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%44%5%4%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain74%19%4%3%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain82%14%2%2%561
Do not believe in God86%10%2%2%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God73%14%6%8%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%55%8%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain63%28%9%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain76%18%6%561
Do not believe in God85%11%4%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God68%19%13%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers 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 certain46%49%2%3%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain36%60%2%3%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%69%2%< 1%561
Do not believe in God23%75%1%1%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%69%3%5%283
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 baby Boomers by belief in God

% of baby Boomers who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%30%3%47%5%8,718
Believe in God; fairly certain45%26%6%19%4%2,450
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain64%10%7%17%2%561
Do not believe in God88%3%1%6%1%954
Other/don't know if they believe in God65%7%13%11%4%283
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.