Belief in God among adults in the Silent generation

% of adults in the Silent generation 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
201471%16%4%2%6%2%5,989
200777%13%3%1%4%2%7,853
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 in the Silent generation by religious group

% of adults in the Silent generation 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
Catholic73%20%3%2%1%1%1,361
Evangelical Protestant89%9%1%1%< 1%1%1,611
Historically Black Protestant88%9%1%2%< 1%< 1%249
Jewish28%31%15%1%20%6%195
Mainline Protestant67%23%4%3%2%1%1,478
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%17%11%2%37%7%731
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain< 1%< 1%< 1%100%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain< 1%< 1%< 1%100%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain< 1%< 1%< 1%100%226
Do not believe in God< 1%< 1%< 1%100%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%< 1%< 1%100%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%63%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain47%53%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain65%35%226
Do not believe in God67%33%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God61%39%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain81%10%1%5%2%4,029
Believe in God; fairly certain82%4%1%12%1%1,009
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain82%5%2%8%4%225
Do not believe in God89%1%1%5%4%428
Other/don't know if they believe in God95%1%< 1%1%3%137
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain7%9%84%4,039
Believe in God; fairly certain13%12%75%1,001
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%16%66%224
Do not believe in God9%21%70%432
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%20%72%137
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation 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 certain45%26%20%9%3,256
Believe in God; fairly certain44%20%23%13%841
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain43%19%24%14%195
Do not believe in God25%17%34%25%381
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%15%27%27%104
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%26%11%9%4,066
Believe in God; fairly certain51%21%15%13%1,011
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%23%15%16%224
Do not believe in God28%23%22%27%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%26%19%24%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%2%12%31%3%4,066
Believe in God; fairly certain55%2%13%26%3%1,010
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain52%5%13%25%4%225
Do not believe in God65%3%12%14%5%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God57%2%15%21%5%138
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain3%97%4,075
Believe in God; fairly certain1%99%1,014
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%97%225
Do not believe in God4%96%433
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%99%138
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain83%13%2%1%1%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain37%43%13%5%1%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain14%28%33%23%2%226
Do not believe in God4%13%16%67%< 1%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%21%30%29%2%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation 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 certain63%22%14%1%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain33%30%36%1%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%28%59%1%226
Do not believe in God4%16%80%< 1%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%27%62%3%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain81%11%2%4%1%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain42%24%8%24%2%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%13%6%58%1%226
Do not believe in God3%2%3%91%< 1%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%1%7%67%4%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation 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 certain41%9%9%40%1%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain13%5%10%71%1%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%1%5%89%1%226
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%3%2%89%1%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain65%7%3%22%3%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain40%11%6%41%3%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%7%6%63%1%226
Do not believe in God19%6%7%68%1%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God27%9%7%51%5%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation 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 certain77%9%5%7%2%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain46%18%12%22%2%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%10%8%47%2%226
Do not believe in God26%7%7%54%5%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%14%14%30%5%140
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation 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 certain49%11%11%26%3%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain36%16%17%29%3%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain38%10%12%37%2%226
Do not believe in God41%15%13%29%2%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God47%10%14%25%4%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%5%36%4%4%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain19%11%58%9%4%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%13%63%16%4%226
Do not believe in God2%19%51%27%1%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%18%54%17%3%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation 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 certain42%54%2%2%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain26%70%2%2%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%71%1%4%226
Do not believe in God16%83%1%< 1%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%75%4%3%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation 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 certain56%9%7%26%2%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain20%9%12%57%1%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%6%4%80%< 1%226
Do not believe in God3%1%5%92%< 1%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%6%5%75%1%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation 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 certain50%30%5%9%7%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain15%27%4%43%10%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%12%1%70%11%226
Do not believe in God1%2%< 1%90%8%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%7%2%71%14%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain88%6%7%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain67%20%13%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%58%14%226
Do not believe in God2%97%1%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%56%30%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain70%20%10%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain38%48%14%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%71%8%226
Do not believe in God1%97%1%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%65%23%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%13%39%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain37%13%50%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%13%57%226
Do not believe in God20%8%72%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God32%17%51%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%27%14%6%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain33%38%23%6%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%39%29%1%226
Do not believe in God20%26%49%5%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%23%35%11%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain62%29%3%6%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain54%37%5%4%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain57%29%9%5%226
Do not believe in God42%46%5%7%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God45%38%6%11%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%41%4%4%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain44%51%3%2%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%51%4%6%226
Do not believe in God30%65%3%2%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God39%47%7%6%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%56%7%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain62%32%6%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain72%27%2%226
Do not believe in God87%10%3%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God70%22%9%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%53%4%5%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain65%28%3%4%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain70%23%3%4%226
Do not believe in God85%10%4%1%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God66%24%5%4%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain27%64%10%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain51%39%11%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain63%28%8%226
Do not believe in God74%17%9%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God59%26%15%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation 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%43%4%8%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain39%53%3%5%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%55%4%5%226
Do not believe in God23%73%2%2%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%57%3%6%140
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 in the Silent generation by belief in God

% of adults in the Silent generation 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 certain12%25%4%49%10%4,078
Believe in God; fairly certain36%23%8%25%8%1,015
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain56%14%8%17%5%226
Do not believe in God81%2%2%11%4%434
Other/don't know if they believe in God69%2%11%13%5%140
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.