Belief in Hell among adults who seldom or never read scripture
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who …in hell
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
41%
50%
9%
16,085
2007
46%
42%
12%
15,857
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 seldom or never read scripture by religious group
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who …in hell
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
34%
63%
4%
147
Catholic
57%
35%
9%
3,807
Evangelical Protestant
72%
20%
8%
1,462
Hindu
28%
65%
7%
120
Historically Black Protestant
73%
18%
9%
308
Jewish
13%
80%
7%
580
Mainline Protestant
52%
37%
10%
2,641
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
22%
69%
8%
6,116
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.
Age distribution among adults who seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
25%
34%
26%
14%
5,946
Don't believe
27%
34%
23%
16%
8,520
Other/don't know
20%
32%
28%
20%
1,354
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
16%
16%
27%
31%
9%
1%
5,946
Don't believe
17%
18%
26%
28%
10%
1%
8,520
Other/don't know
13%
14%
26%
34%
12%
1%
1,354
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
52%
48%
6,028
Don't believe
55%
45%
8,659
Other/don't know
52%
48%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
69%
9%
4%
15%
3%
5,973
Don't believe
76%
4%
6%
12%
3%
8,554
Other/don't know
73%
6%
3%
13%
5%
1,358
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
13%
10%
77%
5,941
Don't believe
14%
13%
73%
8,587
Other/don't know
13%
12%
75%
1,364
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Believe
36%
20%
26%
18%
5,243
Don't believe
25%
19%
29%
27%
7,749
Other/don't know
35%
19%
24%
22%
1,135
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
48%
31%
14%
7%
5,997
Don't believe
31%
29%
23%
17%
8,623
Other/don't know
41%
32%
16%
11%
1,384
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
46%
9%
12%
5%
28%
6,013
Don't believe
45%
10%
11%
5%
29%
8,627
Other/don't know
45%
8%
12%
6%
28%
1,383
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
30%
70%
6,008
Don't believe
25%
75%
8,635
Other/don't know
24%
76%
1,392
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 God among adults who seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Believe
60%
30%
6%
1%
2%
1%
6,028
Don't believe
24%
25%
12%
1%
34%
5%
8,659
Other/don't know
38%
31%
12%
2%
6%
11%
1,398
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults who seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
38%
43%
14%
5%
< 1%
6,028
Don't believe
13%
26%
25%
36%
1%
8,659
Other/don't know
26%
35%
23%
15%
2%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
18%
42%
40%
< 1%
6,028
Don't believe
6%
30%
63%
< 1%
8,659
Other/don't know
11%
36%
52%
1%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
40%
24%
11%
25%
< 1%
6,028
Don't believe
18%
12%
8%
62%
< 1%
8,659
Other/don't know
30%
18%
8%
40%
3%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
6%
4%
5%
85%
< 1%
6,028
Don't believe
2%
2%
3%
93%
< 1%
8,659
Other/don't know
4%
2%
4%
89%
1%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
23%
7%
4%
66%
1%
6,028
Don't believe
25%
10%
5%
59%
1%
8,659
Other/don't know
27%
7%
5%
58%
3%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
42%
18%
14%
24%
1%
6,028
Don't believe
38%
17%
12%
32%
1%
8,659
Other/don't know
41%
16%
13%
28%
3%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
33%
15%
15%
36%
1%
6,028
Don't believe
44%
16%
15%
24%
1%
8,659
Other/don't know
40%
18%
13%
27%
2%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
21%
10%
59%
9%
2%
6,028
Don't believe
6%
17%
58%
18%
2%
8,659
Other/don't know
10%
12%
63%
9%
6%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say…
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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
Believe
29%
69%
1%
1%
6,028
Don't believe
19%
79%
1%
1%
8,659
Other/don't know
22%
73%
3%
3%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Believe
24%
36%
2%
31%
7%
6,028
Don't believe
4%
12%
< 1%
78%
6%
8,659
Other/don't know
11%
16%
2%
49%
22%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who …in heaven
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Belief in Hell
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
95%
3%
2%
6,028
Don't believe
29%
67%
5%
8,659
Other/don't know
40%
3%
57%
1,398
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.
Party affiliation among adults who seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
39%
19%
42%
6,028
Don't believe
25%
18%
57%
8,659
Other/don't know
32%
25%
43%
1,398
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Political ideology among adults who seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
34%
37%
22%
7%
6,028
Don't believe
17%
36%
42%
5%
8,659
Other/don't know
27%
37%
24%
12%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
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Believe
52%
43%
2%
3%
6,028
Don't believe
48%
46%
3%
3%
8,659
Other/don't know
48%
36%
7%
9%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say government aid to the poor…
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Belief in Hell
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
50%
44%
3%
2%
6,028
Don't believe
35%
60%
3%
1%
8,659
Other/don't know
39%
49%
6%
6%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
57%
39%
4%
6,028
Don't believe
80%
17%
3%
8,659
Other/don't know
62%
28%
10%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say homosexuality…
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Belief in Hell
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
71%
23%
3%
3%
6,028
Don't believe
86%
9%
2%
2%
8,659
Other/don't know
74%
14%
6%
6%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Believe
61%
32%
8%
6,028
Don't believe
82%
13%
5%
8,659
Other/don't know
63%
23%
14%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
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Belief in Hell
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
Believe
41%
55%
2%
2%
6,028
Don't believe
25%
71%
2%
2%
8,659
Other/don't know
33%
55%
4%
7%
1,398
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 seldom or never read scripture by belief in hell
% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say humans…
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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
Believe
32%
32%
4%
29%
4%
6,028
Don't believe
69%
14%
4%
12%
2%
8,659
Other/don't know
45%
19%
11%
16%
10%
1,398
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.