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
201465%18%5%1%9%2%16,514
200774%15%4%1%5%3%14,353
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Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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
Buddhist37%27%5%1%26%6%168
Catholic67%25%5%1%1%1%3,061
Evangelical Protestant88%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%4,247
Historically Black Protestant91%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%812
Jehovah's Witness91%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%160
Jewish41%26%17%1%12%3%362
Mainline Protestant71%22%4%1%1%1%2,762
Mormon87%12%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%337
Muslim87%9%4%< 1%< 1%< 1%129
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")28%20%12%1%34%6%3,631
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain18%31%31%20%10,441
Believe in God; fairly certain27%35%24%14%2,804
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%28%19%11%824
Believe in God; don't know14%26%23%37%121
Do not believe in God41%33%16%10%1,589
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%27%22%15%402
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Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain11%12%26%36%13%1%10,441
Believe in God; fairly certain17%16%28%29%8%1%2,804
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%21%21%23%7%< 1%824
Believe in God; don't know7%17%16%26%22%11%121
Do not believe in God28%21%23%20%6%1%1,589
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%22%20%26%10%1%402
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%56%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain53%47%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain60%40%831
Believe in God; don't know53%47%124
Do not believe in God68%32%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God62%38%421
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain63%15%3%16%4%10,497
Believe in God; fairly certain64%7%2%23%4%2,817
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain68%4%6%17%4%823
Believe in God; don't know61%10%2%24%2%116
Do not believe in God79%3%4%10%5%1,583
Other/don't know if they believe in God79%6%2%8%6%405
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Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%9%76%10,554
Believe in God; fairly certain21%11%68%2,810
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%17%67%825
Believe in God; don't know25%12%63%119
Do not believe in God10%14%76%1,595
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%10%81%408
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Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 certain38%21%25%15%9,220
Believe in God; fairly certain38%20%24%18%2,504
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%17%24%26%764
Do not believe in God26%15%30%30%1,485
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%17%28%27%340
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Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%33%16%10%10,621
Believe in God; fairly certain41%31%17%12%2,835
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%32%21%14%828
Believe in God; don't know55%24%10%11%123
Do not believe in God24%33%27%17%1,600
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%34%23%19%419
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Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%6%15%8%21%10,627
Believe in God; fairly certain44%11%12%4%29%2,838
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%12%9%3%41%826
Believe in God; don't know42%10%18%16%14%121
Do not believe in God35%13%9%2%40%1,603
Other/don't know if they believe in God43%9%10%4%34%410
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain28%72%10,629
Believe in God; fairly certain28%72%2,846
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%77%830
Believe in God; don't know27%73%122
Do not believe in God20%80%1,601
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%81%419
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain77%16%3%3%1%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain34%40%17%8%1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%35%34%19%< 1%831
Believe in God; don't know58%18%6%12%7%124
Do not believe in God2%9%21%67%1%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%20%28%37%3%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 certain53%30%17%1%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain23%40%36%< 1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%37%55%< 1%831
Believe in God; don't know41%29%28%2%124
Do not believe in God2%16%82%1%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%29%60%2%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain80%12%3%4%1%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain41%25%9%24%1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%15%11%53%< 1%831
Believe in God; don't know55%12%2%24%7%124
Do not believe in God3%1%3%92%< 1%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%6%6%69%4%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 certain41%11%9%39%1%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain14%10%8%68%1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%6%5%85%< 1%831
Believe in God; don't know29%8%7%49%7%124
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%3%4%85%2%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain61%7%3%28%2%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain46%12%5%37%1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%15%7%45%1%831
Believe in God; don't know58%7%1%28%6%124
Do not believe in God26%11%6%56%1%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God35%10%7%44%4%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 certain82%10%4%4%1%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain60%18%9%11%1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%21%12%23%1%831
Believe in God; don't know73%5%8%5%8%124
Do not believe in God44%17%6%31%2%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God50%15%7%22%6%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%9%34%5%3%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain17%19%49%12%2%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%28%50%16%2%831
Believe in God; don't know27%16%41%6%9%124
Do not believe in God1%22%47%29%2%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%22%51%16%6%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 certain42%55%2%1%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain25%72%2%1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%82%1%1%831
Believe in God; don't know31%61%3%5%124
Do not believe in God14%85%1%1%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%78%5%1%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 certain58%11%7%23%1%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain22%12%11%55%< 1%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%9%9%74%< 1%831
Believe in God; don't know41%5%9%41%4%124
Do not believe in God3%4%6%87%< 1%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%7%5%75%2%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 certain43%30%3%16%7%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain16%24%1%51%8%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%9%< 1%79%7%831
Believe in God; don't know28%11%9%32%20%124
Do not believe in God< 1%1%< 1%97%2%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%3%2%77%16%421
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Belief in Heaven among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain84%9%7%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain65%25%10%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%52%12%831
Believe in God; don't know58%23%20%124
Do not believe in God4%93%3%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%53%34%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain70%22%8%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain44%46%10%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%66%8%831
Believe in God; don't know43%38%19%124
Do not believe in God3%95%2%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%61%26%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%19%39%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain30%19%51%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%18%61%831
Believe in God; don't know31%33%36%124
Do not believe in God14%17%69%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%25%53%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%29%18%7%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain24%38%33%5%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%36%40%4%831
Believe in God; don't know38%18%27%17%124
Do not believe in God10%29%57%4%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%38%41%8%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%38%3%4%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain45%49%3%3%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%46%5%4%831
Believe in God; don't know42%42%7%9%124
Do not believe in God41%52%4%3%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God45%37%8%10%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 certain46%47%4%2%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain39%56%3%2%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%62%4%2%831
Believe in God; don't know39%43%9%10%124
Do not believe in God25%71%3%1%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%58%6%5%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%54%5%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain61%35%4%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain80%18%2%831
Believe in God; don't know36%50%15%124
Do not believe in God88%9%3%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God76%19%5%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%42%5%4%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain78%16%3%3%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain86%10%2%2%831
Believe in God; don't know48%39%7%6%124
Do not believe in God94%4%2%1%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God83%9%4%4%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%51%8%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain69%23%8%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain81%14%5%831
Believe in God; don't know48%34%18%124
Do not believe in God92%5%3%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God80%13%7%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 certain42%52%3%4%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain32%63%2%3%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%69%2%2%831
Believe in God; don't know37%44%5%14%124
Do not believe in God15%82%2%1%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%68%4%4%421
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by belief in God

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 certain16%30%4%45%5%10,679
Believe in God; fairly certain45%27%7%18%4%2,852
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain70%12%6%10%2%831
Believe in God; don't know32%14%9%34%11%124
Do not believe in God92%3%1%3%1%1,607
Other/don't know if they believe in God73%8%11%4%3%421
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.