| Survey year | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16% | 13% | 11% | 59% | < 1% | 1,819 |
| 2007 | 15% | 11% | 10% | 63% | 1% | 1,189 |
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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Frequency of prayer among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by religious group
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who pray…
| Religious tradition | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 26% | 17% | 15% | 42% | < 1% | 310 |
| Jewish | 8% | 16% | 7% | 69% | < 1% | 118 |
| Mainline Protestant | 14% | 16% | 15% | 54% | 1% | 277 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 10% | 9% | 10% | 70% | < 1% | 850 |
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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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are ages…
| Frequency of prayer | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 23% | 36% | 24% | 17% | 284 |
| Weekly | 34% | 31% | 23% | 11% | 229 |
| Monthly | 36% | 37% | 19% | 8% | 193 |
| Seldom/never | 38% | 32% | 17% | 12% | 1,079 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
| Frequency of prayer | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 9% | 23% | 26% | 29% | 10% | 2% | 284 |
| Weekly | 22% | 19% | 24% | 26% | 7% | 1% | 229 |
| Monthly | 27% | 16% | 30% | 23% | 4% | < 1% | 193 |
| Seldom/never | 26% | 20% | 26% | 21% | 8% | 1% | 1,079 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
| Frequency of prayer | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 56% | 44% | 288 |
| Weekly | 51% | 49% | 234 |
| Monthly | 63% | 37% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 62% | 38% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who identify as…
| Frequency of prayer | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 51% | 10% | 7% | 28% | 4% | 286 |
| Weekly | 73% | 5% | 4% | 15% | 3% | 232 |
| Monthly | 54% | 11% | 8% | 22% | 5% | 194 |
| Seldom/never | 72% | 2% | 10% | 14% | 3% | 1,075 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
| Frequency of prayer | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 26% | 12% | 63% | 283 |
| Weekly | 18% | 11% | 71% | 230 |
| Monthly | 27% | 18% | 55% | 191 |
| Seldom/never | 17% | 16% | 67% | 1,082 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who have a household income of…
| Frequency of prayer | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 50% | 17% | 17% | 16% | 252 |
| Weekly | 33% | 17% | 26% | 25% | 208 |
| Monthly | 33% | 19% | 21% | 27% | 178 |
| Seldom/never | 27% | 16% | 29% | 28% | 992 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who have completed…
| Frequency of prayer | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 49% | 25% | 16% | 10% | 285 |
| Weekly | 38% | 33% | 17% | 13% | 234 |
| Monthly | 43% | 26% | 13% | 18% | 193 |
| Seldom/never | 34% | 28% | 22% | 15% | 1,087 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
| Frequency of prayer | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 40% | 11% | 10% | 8% | 31% | 285 |
| Weekly | 38% | 12% | 13% | 4% | 32% | 232 |
| Monthly | 37% | 11% | 13% | 1% | 39% | 194 |
| Seldom/never | 41% | 10% | 7% | 4% | 38% | 1,089 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
| Frequency of prayer | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 30% | 70% | 288 |
| Weekly | 28% | 72% | 232 |
| Monthly | 28% | 72% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 23% | 77% | 1,086 |
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.
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say religion is…
| Frequency of prayer | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 37% | 42% | 12% | 8% | 1% | 288 |
| Weekly | 12% | 49% | 30% | 9% | 1% | 234 |
| Monthly | 7% | 47% | 35% | 11% | < 1% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 2% | 20% | 48% | 30% | < 1% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who attend religious services…
| Frequency of prayer | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 21% | 40% | 40% | < 1% | 288 |
| Weekly | 11% | 43% | 45% | 1% | 234 |
| Monthly | 4% | 56% | 41% | < 1% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 3% | 30% | 67% | < 1% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who attend prayer group…
| Frequency of prayer | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 14% | 11% | 9% | 67% | < 1% | 288 |
| Weekly | 8% | 11% | 6% | 76% | < 1% | 234 |
| Monthly | 4% | 5% | 9% | 82% | < 1% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 1% | 1% | 2% | 96% | < 1% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who meditate…
| Frequency of prayer | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 47% | 11% | 5% | 35% | 2% | 288 |
| Weekly | 33% | 18% | 6% | 43% | 1% | 234 |
| Monthly | 17% | 18% | 7% | 57% | 1% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 15% | 9% | 7% | 69% | < 1% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Frequency of prayer | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 48% | 13% | 9% | 28% | 1% | 288 |
| Weekly | 33% | 21% | 17% | 28% | 1% | 234 |
| Monthly | 26% | 19% | 20% | 34% | 1% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 26% | 17% | 15% | 42% | 1% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Frequency of prayer | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 56% | 11% | 11% | 21% | 2% | 288 |
| Weekly | 51% | 20% | 14% | 14% | 1% | 234 |
| Monthly | 43% | 14% | 20% | 22% | 1% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 40% | 17% | 16% | 27% | < 1% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Frequency of prayer | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 15% | 19% | 49% | 15% | 3% | 288 |
| Weekly | 7% | 27% | 51% | 14% | 2% | 234 |
| Monthly | 5% | 21% | 56% | 16% | 1% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 2% | 20% | 60% | 17% | 1% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say…
| Frequency of prayer | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 25% | 73% | 1% | 1% | 288 |
| Weekly | 19% | 79% | 1% | 1% | 234 |
| Monthly | 25% | 73% | 1% | < 1% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 18% | 80% | 1% | 1% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who read scripture…
| Frequency of prayer | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 22% | 14% | 8% | 55% | 1% | 288 |
| Weekly | 9% | 12% | 10% | 69% | 1% | 234 |
| Monthly | 2% | 12% | 11% | 75% | 1% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 1% | 2% | 5% | 92% | < 1% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say the holy scripture is…
| Frequency of prayer | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 17% | 16% | 1% | 56% | 9% | 288 |
| Weekly | 8% | 11% | 1% | 72% | 8% | 234 |
| Monthly | 4% | 16% | < 1% | 76% | 4% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 3% | 7% | < 1% | 84% | 6% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …in heaven
| Frequency of prayer | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 56% | 34% | 10% | 288 |
| Weekly | 44% | 42% | 14% | 234 |
| Monthly | 48% | 37% | 15% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 33% | 54% | 13% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …in hell
| Frequency of prayer | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 43% | 48% | 9% | 288 |
| Weekly | 33% | 57% | 10% | 234 |
| Monthly | 28% | 59% | 12% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 23% | 66% | 11% | 1,092 |
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.
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who identify as…
| Frequency of prayer | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 22% | 19% | 59% | 288 |
| Weekly | 19% | 17% | 64% | 234 |
| Monthly | 20% | 23% | 57% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 26% | 16% | 57% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who are…
| Frequency of prayer | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 30% | 27% | 36% | 6% | 288 |
| Weekly | 18% | 34% | 41% | 7% | 234 |
| Monthly | 19% | 41% | 33% | 7% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 15% | 43% | 37% | 5% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who would rather have…
| Frequency of prayer | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 37% | 52% | 7% | 5% | 288 |
| Weekly | 39% | 53% | 5% | 4% | 234 |
| Monthly | 40% | 54% | 4% | 2% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 50% | 43% | 3% | 3% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say government aid to the poor…
| Frequency of prayer | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 33% | 59% | 4% | 4% | 288 |
| Weekly | 29% | 65% | 2% | 4% | 234 |
| Monthly | 40% | 57% | 2% | 2% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 38% | 58% | 3% | 1% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say abortion should be…
| Frequency of prayer | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 63% | 32% | 5% | 288 |
| Weekly | 80% | 15% | 5% | 234 |
| Monthly | 73% | 25% | 2% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 81% | 17% | 2% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say homosexuality…
| Frequency of prayer | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 73% | 22% | 2% | 3% | 288 |
| Weekly | 82% | 12% | 4% | 2% | 234 |
| Monthly | 85% | 12% | 1% | 1% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 85% | 10% | 2% | 3% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who …same-sex marriage
| Frequency of prayer | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 65% | 22% | 13% | 288 |
| Weekly | 82% | 13% | 5% | 234 |
| Monthly | 72% | 22% | 6% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 81% | 15% | 3% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say…
| Frequency of prayer | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 32% | 60% | 4% | 3% | 288 |
| Weekly | 27% | 70% | 1% | 1% | 234 |
| Monthly | 34% | 62% | 3% | 1% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 26% | 71% | 2% | 1% | 1,092 |
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 believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by frequency of prayer
% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who say humans…
| Frequency of prayer | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least daily | 47% | 19% | 5% | 24% | 5% | 288 |
| Weekly | 60% | 14% | 7% | 17% | 2% | 234 |
| Monthly | 61% | 10% | 6% | 21% | 2% | 195 |
| Seldom/never | 75% | 10% | 4% | 9% | 2% | 1,092 |
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.
