Belief in God among adults who say humans always existed in present form

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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
201484%11%2%1%2%< 1%11,374
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 humans always existed in present form by religious group

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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%21%4%1%1%< 1%1,959
Evangelical Protestant93%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%4,973
Historically Black Protestant93%6%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%853
Jehovah's Witness95%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%182
Jewish75%13%9%< 1%3%< 1%110
Mainline Protestant82%14%1%1%1%1%1,626
Mormon94%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%345
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")56%22%9%1%11%2%959
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%33%30%21%9,500
Believe in God; fairly certain21%38%24%18%1,134
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%29%25%16%197
Do not believe in God31%35%17%17%161
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain10%11%29%36%14%1%9,500
Believe in God; fairly certain12%15%31%28%12%2%1,134
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%13%24%29%9%3%197
Do not believe in God22%16%27%20%13%1%161
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%58%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain48%52%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain59%41%203
Do not believe in God62%38%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain66%16%2%13%4%9,584
Believe in God; fairly certain54%9%3%30%3%1,146
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%10%13%30%6%202
Do not believe in God56%4%18%16%6%162
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain12%8%80%9,610
Believe in God; fairly certain28%9%63%1,132
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%17%50%195
Do not believe in God22%12%65%159
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 certain37%23%26%14%8,351
Believe in God; fairly certain48%20%21%11%988
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain56%15%18%12%167
Do not believe in God38%22%27%12%149
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%34%13%7%9,674
Believe in God; fairly certain61%26%9%4%1,150
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain71%15%8%6%201
Do not believe in God48%27%16%9%164
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%4%14%8%19%9,682
Believe in God; fairly certain42%11%14%8%25%1,147
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%9%10%7%37%202
Do not believe in God38%5%16%5%37%164
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%69%9,685
Believe in God; fairly certain30%70%1,153
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%74%203
Do not believe in God21%79%165
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain84%13%2%1%< 1%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain42%43%11%4%< 1%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%36%25%17%1%203
Do not believe in God11%10%23%56%< 1%165
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who say humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 certain61%27%12%1%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain28%42%31%< 1%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%39%47%1%203
Do not believe in God9%22%68%1%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain82%11%2%3%1%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain43%24%11%20%1%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%15%18%38%< 1%203
Do not believe in God8%4%7%81%< 1%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 certain46%12%9%32%1%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain20%10%9%61%1%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%10%6%75%< 1%203
Do not believe in God3%3%3%91%< 1%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%6%3%36%2%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain33%10%5%51%1%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%14%4%59%1%203
Do not believe in God17%6%5%71%1%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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%11%5%6%1%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain45%20%12%22%2%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%11%15%44%< 1%203
Do not believe in God21%11%9%57%2%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%15%11%26%2%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain37%15%14%32%2%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%9%17%40%1%203
Do not believe in God23%10%16%48%2%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain61%4%30%3%2%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain26%7%55%10%1%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%12%58%16%< 1%203
Do not believe in God6%14%64%16%< 1%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 certain50%48%1%1%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain29%68%1%1%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%78%1%1%203
Do not believe in God20%76%2%2%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 certain63%11%6%19%1%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain25%12%9%53%1%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain10%14%6%70%< 1%203
Do not believe in God5%1%4%90%< 1%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 certain57%28%4%7%4%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain31%33%2%27%7%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%22%< 1%52%5%203
Do not believe in God4%6%1%83%6%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain88%6%6%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain80%13%7%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain59%32%9%203
Do not believe in God14%82%4%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain79%15%6%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain60%32%8%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain48%44%8%203
Do not believe in God15%82%3%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%17%32%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain36%22%42%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%18%52%203
Do not believe in God32%30%39%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%26%12%6%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain36%35%22%7%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%33%29%10%203
Do not believe in God25%34%29%12%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain60%35%2%3%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain46%50%2%2%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%55%3%2%203
Do not believe in God50%47%1%2%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 certain54%41%4%2%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain51%45%2%2%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%48%4%4%203
Do not believe in God44%51%3%1%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%65%4%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain49%47%4%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain53%40%6%203
Do not believe in God65%30%5%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%56%5%4%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain63%31%3%3%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain61%31%3%6%203
Do not believe in God70%25%3%2%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain26%67%7%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain52%40%8%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain51%39%10%203
Do not believe in God66%30%4%165
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 humans always existed in present form by belief in God

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 certain49%45%3%3%9,726
Believe in God; fairly certain46%50%2%3%1,154
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain43%52%1%4%203
Do not believe in God36%60%< 1%4%165
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.