Belief in God among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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
201467%18%5%1%8%2%19,186
200772%17%3%1%5%3%16,980
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by religious group

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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
Buddhist23%38%16%2%18%4%102
Catholic69%24%4%1%1%1%3,868
Evangelical Protestant90%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%5,851
Historically Black Protestant90%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%454
Jewish40%31%15%< 1%10%2%336
Mainline Protestant67%25%4%1%2%1%3,687
Mormon91%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%524
Orthodox Christian61%30%5%< 1%4%< 1%120
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")27%23%12%1%31%6%3,541
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%33%30%22%12,687
Believe in God; fairly certain21%35%27%17%3,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain34%34%18%14%814
Believe in God; don't know16%12%28%43%108
Do not believe in God36%37%17%11%1,369
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%35%22%13%371
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain9%11%28%36%15%1%12,687
Believe in God; fairly certain13%14%28%32%11%1%3,443
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%18%26%22%10%1%814
Believe in God; don't know10%11%8%32%27%12%108
Do not believe in God25%20%28%20%7%1%1,369
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%22%26%25%9%1%371
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%50%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain61%39%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain70%30%828
Believe in God; don't know61%39%113
Do not believe in God72%28%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God69%31%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain80%7%2%8%3%12,738
Believe in God; fairly certain81%4%4%8%3%3,474
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain70%4%8%13%4%814
Believe in God; don't know79%4%4%9%4%109
Do not believe in God80%2%5%9%3%1,365
Other/don't know if they believe in God83%2%6%4%5%375
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain7%8%85%12,849
Believe in God; fairly certain10%10%80%3,477
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain14%15%71%820
Believe in God; don't know12%11%77%109
Do not believe in God10%15%75%1,369
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%9%82%379
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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 certain25%22%32%20%11,215
Believe in God; fairly certain23%21%31%26%3,120
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%17%29%28%754
Do not believe in God24%19%31%27%1,269
Other/don't know if they believe in God27%17%26%30%324
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%36%18%10%12,891
Believe in God; fairly certain35%33%19%13%3,495
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%31%19%14%824
Believe in God; don't know49%23%14%14%111
Do not believe in God35%33%21%12%1,381
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%32%24%13%388
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain60%5%12%7%16%12,904
Believe in God; fairly certain53%8%11%5%23%3,496
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%11%10%4%36%825
Believe in God; don't know42%4%19%18%17%112
Do not believe in God39%10%8%2%41%1,382
Other/don't know if they believe in God48%7%12%5%28%381
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain29%71%12,904
Believe in God; fairly certain27%73%3,499
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%75%824
Believe in God; don't know13%87%113
Do not believe in God22%78%1,381
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%75%391
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%19%3%2%1%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain20%50%23%7%< 1%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%31%40%22%1%828
Believe in God; don't know47%22%10%15%5%113
Do not believe in God2%7%22%68%1%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%22%35%35%3%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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 certain52%31%16%< 1%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain16%43%41%< 1%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%35%60%< 1%828
Believe in God; don't know33%27%38%3%113
Do not believe in God1%16%83%< 1%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%26%65%4%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%15%4%5%1%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain28%26%13%32%1%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%11%10%65%< 1%828
Believe in God; don't know40%11%11%29%9%113
Do not believe in God2%1%3%94%< 1%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%6%5%74%5%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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 certain36%11%10%43%< 1%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain8%6%7%79%< 1%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%4%5%88%< 1%828
Believe in God; don't know16%5%13%61%5%113
Do not believe in God1%1%1%97%< 1%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%2%6%85%3%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%6%3%40%2%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain26%12%6%56%1%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%11%6%62%1%828
Believe in God; don't know43%12%3%35%7%113
Do not believe in God17%8%4%71%1%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%10%3%62%4%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%13%7%7%1%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain37%21%16%25%1%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%17%14%41%1%828
Believe in God; don't know49%4%13%23%10%113
Do not believe in God29%13%9%48%1%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%12%8%35%8%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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%16%11%24%2%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain39%17%18%25%1%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%16%15%24%1%828
Believe in God; don't know53%8%13%22%4%113
Do not believe in God43%17%14%26%1%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God44%18%13%22%4%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%6%36%3%2%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain11%14%65%10%1%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%21%61%14%1%828
Believe in God; don't know20%16%48%5%11%113
Do not believe in God1%17%57%24%1%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%16%62%14%4%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain30%68%1%1%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%75%1%1%828
Believe in God; don't know39%49%3%9%113
Do not believe in God20%78%1%< 1%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%75%2%1%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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 certain52%12%8%27%1%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain12%9%10%69%< 1%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%5%7%83%< 1%828
Believe in God; don't know25%6%8%59%3%113
Do not believe in God2%3%4%91%< 1%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%2%7%80%3%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%36%4%14%6%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain8%31%1%52%8%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%9%< 1%81%6%828
Believe in God; don't know24%9%7%39%21%113
Do not believe in God< 1%1%< 1%95%3%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%5%1%73%19%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain87%7%6%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain69%22%8%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%48%13%828
Believe in God; don't know58%24%18%113
Do not believe in God6%91%3%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%43%39%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%19%7%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain48%43%9%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%62%10%828
Believe in God; don't know46%33%21%113
Do not believe in God4%93%3%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%58%31%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain62%15%23%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain50%17%33%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%19%41%828
Believe in God; don't know45%33%22%113
Do not believe in God34%23%43%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God43%26%31%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain58%28%10%4%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain35%44%17%4%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%47%22%6%828
Believe in God; don't know44%20%22%14%113
Do not believe in God23%43%28%7%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God27%39%19%14%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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 certain66%29%3%1%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain60%36%3%1%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain53%42%2%2%828
Believe in God; don't know58%25%8%8%113
Do not believe in God49%45%4%2%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God58%31%7%3%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%60%3%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain65%32%4%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain76%21%3%828
Believe in God; don't know39%44%18%113
Do not believe in God84%13%3%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God72%20%9%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%48%5%3%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain74%20%3%2%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain80%15%2%3%828
Believe in God; don't know46%32%9%13%113
Do not believe in God88%8%2%2%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God75%14%7%4%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain34%59%7%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain65%27%8%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain73%21%6%828
Believe in God; don't know40%44%15%113
Do not believe in God83%12%5%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God71%21%8%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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 certain53%42%3%2%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain43%53%2%2%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%56%2%2%828
Believe in God; don't know49%31%6%14%113
Do not believe in God32%64%2%2%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God43%50%3%4%394
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in God

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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 certain13%30%3%50%4%12,958
Believe in God; fairly certain45%27%6%19%3%3,508
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain70%11%5%12%2%828
Believe in God; don't know30%17%15%25%13%113
Do not believe in God86%4%2%7%1%1,385
Other/don't know if they believe in God69%7%13%9%3%394
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.