Belief in God among adults who say religion is not too important

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
201419%35%19%1%20%7%3,790
200729%38%14%1%10%8%3,114
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Belief in God among adults who say religion is not too important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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
Catholic24%45%20%1%6%4%569
Evangelical Protestant41%42%12%< 1%3%2%174
Jewish12%24%22%< 1%35%8%166
Mainline Protestant20%46%19%2%7%7%596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")15%31%19%< 1%27%8%1,924
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain22%39%28%11%701
Believe in God; fairly certain28%39%21%12%1,294
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%32%18%11%699
Do not believe in God46%29%16%9%740
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%36%19%15%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.

Generational cohort among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%16%32%32%7%< 1%701
Believe in God; fairly certain17%19%31%26%7%1%1,294
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%19%25%22%7%1%699
Do not believe in God33%21%21%19%5%1%740
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%20%27%24%9%1%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 adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%50%709
Believe in God; fairly certain54%46%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain57%43%703
Do not believe in God64%36%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God58%42%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%10%4%14%5%699
Believe in God; fairly certain81%5%4%7%3%1,306
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain72%3%9%13%2%695
Do not believe in God73%3%12%8%4%736
Other/don't know if they believe in God84%1%5%7%3%287
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%11%76%696
Believe in God; fairly certain10%10%80%1,301
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%14%70%698
Do not believe in God13%19%67%740
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%9%84%286
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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 certain36%19%27%18%625
Believe in God; fairly certain25%22%31%22%1,182
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%17%30%28%651
Do not believe in God24%22%26%29%676
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%14%35%30%247
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%37%16%11%703
Believe in God; fairly certain34%33%20%14%1,311
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%31%23%15%701
Do not believe in God28%31%26%16%743
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%39%24%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.

Marital status among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%7%15%3%31%703
Believe in God; fairly certain47%11%10%3%28%1,309
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%9%8%2%41%702
Do not believe in God33%11%6%3%48%742
Other/don't know if they believe in God47%7%11%4%31%289
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain29%71%707
Believe in God; fairly certain27%73%1,311
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%77%702
Do not believe in God20%80%742
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%75%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.

BeliefsandPractices

Attendance at religious services among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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 certain5%34%61%< 1%709
Believe in God; fairly certain2%35%63%< 1%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%35%63%< 1%703
Do not believe in God2%32%66%< 1%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%32%66%1%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%19%10%34%1%709
Believe in God; fairly certain13%17%14%55%< 1%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%10%10%74%< 1%703
Do not believe in God1%2%4%93%< 1%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%9%5%80%< 1%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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 certain3%3%5%88%< 1%709
Believe in God; fairly certain1%2%3%93%< 1%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain1%1%2%96%< 1%703
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%1%1%96%1%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%10%4%50%1%709
Believe in God; fairly certain19%12%6%63%1%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain17%10%6%66%1%703
Do not believe in God16%9%6%67%1%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%9%5%65%1%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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 certain47%15%16%21%1%709
Believe in God; fairly certain30%20%17%33%1%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%16%18%40%1%703
Do not believe in God28%18%11%42%1%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%16%11%40%4%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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 certain46%13%12%28%1%709
Believe in God; fairly certain37%17%17%29%1%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%20%17%24%1%703
Do not believe in God42%22%17%19%1%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God41%23%17%18%1%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain9%14%63%12%2%709
Believe in God; fairly certain2%17%68%11%1%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%21%59%16%1%703
Do not believe in God1%20%55%23%1%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%23%59%14%2%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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 certain25%72%2%1%709
Believe in God; fairly certain23%75%1%< 1%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%80%1%< 1%703
Do not believe in God15%83%1%< 1%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%84%3%< 1%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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 certain12%10%7%71%< 1%709
Believe in God; fairly certain3%4%6%87%< 1%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%2%5%91%< 1%703
Do not believe in God1%3%5%91%< 1%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%3%5%89%< 1%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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 certain16%25%1%49%10%709
Believe in God; fairly certain4%18%1%69%8%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%6%< 1%86%6%703
Do not believe in God1%3%< 1%93%3%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%2%1%79%19%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%25%8%709
Believe in God; fairly certain57%33%11%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%50%14%703
Do not believe in God7%87%6%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%49%37%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%46%7%709
Believe in God; fairly certain38%53%9%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%63%11%703
Do not believe in God7%90%4%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%63%27%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%22%47%709
Believe in God; fairly certain38%18%45%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%16%59%703
Do not believe in God20%14%66%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%21%51%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain25%39%28%8%709
Believe in God; fairly certain24%41%31%4%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%43%38%6%703
Do not believe in God14%36%46%4%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%37%38%6%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%40%3%4%709
Believe in God; fairly certain58%37%2%3%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain47%48%3%3%703
Do not believe in God42%52%2%4%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God52%31%9%8%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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 certain43%51%5%1%709
Believe in God; fairly certain44%52%2%1%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain38%58%3%1%703
Do not believe in God29%67%3%2%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God33%56%9%1%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%25%3%709
Believe in God; fairly certain75%21%4%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain81%17%1%703
Do not believe in God88%10%2%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God81%14%5%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%19%2%4%709
Believe in God; fairly certain85%12%2%2%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain87%8%2%3%703
Do not believe in God90%8%1%1%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God87%9%3%2%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain69%25%6%709
Believe in God; fairly certain79%15%5%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain82%13%4%703
Do not believe in God89%8%3%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God85%13%3%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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 certain37%58%2%3%709
Believe in God; fairly certain31%66%1%2%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%70%1%1%703
Do not believe in God20%77%1%1%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%67%4%5%292
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who say religion is not too important by belief in God

% of adults who say religion is not too important 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 certain39%30%5%23%3%709
Believe in God; fairly certain66%16%5%11%2%1,313
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain74%10%6%9%1%703
Do not believe in God87%3%2%6%2%746
Other/don't know if they believe in God78%2%14%1%5%292
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.