Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who attend services monthly or yearly
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who attend prayer group…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
8%
12%
14%
66%
< 1%
11,214
2007
7%
9%
11%
73%
1%
11,431
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 attend services monthly or yearly by religious group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who attend prayer group…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
6%
20%
20%
54%
< 1%
105
Catholic
7%
8%
11%
73%
< 1%
2,747
Evangelical Protestant
11%
16%
16%
56%
1%
2,367
Hindu
4%
9%
29%
58%
< 1%
111
Historically Black Protestant
17%
18%
17%
48%
< 1%
652
Jewish
5%
12%
17%
65%
< 1%
428
Mainline Protestant
5%
10%
13%
71%
< 1%
2,517
Orthodox Christian
5%
9%
22%
65%
< 1%
102
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
5%
9%
11%
76%
< 1%
1,668
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
39%
30%
15%
825
Once or twice a month
27%
39%
25%
9%
1,112
Several times a year
24%
38%
26%
12%
1,477
Seldom/never
26%
34%
26%
14%
7,545
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
11%
33%
34%
10%
1%
825
Once or twice a month
17%
16%
32%
28%
5%
1%
1,112
Several times a year
16%
16%
30%
29%
8%
1%
1,477
Seldom/never
16%
16%
28%
31%
8%
1%
7,545
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
61%
842
Once or twice a month
48%
52%
1,137
Several times a year
51%
49%
1,503
Seldom/never
50%
50%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
25%
4%
18%
5%
828
Once or twice a month
52%
19%
5%
21%
4%
1,115
Several times a year
57%
15%
8%
16%
4%
1,485
Seldom/never
69%
9%
4%
14%
3%
7,597
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
9%
73%
827
Once or twice a month
19%
9%
72%
1,118
Several times a year
22%
9%
69%
1,476
Seldom/never
13%
12%
75%
7,595
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
At least once a week
49%
20%
19%
12%
730
Once or twice a month
43%
17%
25%
15%
1,012
Several times a year
37%
21%
24%
18%
1,356
Seldom/never
29%
20%
27%
23%
6,826
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
30%
12%
7%
836
Once or twice a month
47%
35%
12%
7%
1,131
Several times a year
42%
33%
15%
9%
1,493
Seldom/never
37%
33%
18%
12%
7,652
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
8%
19%
7%
23%
839
Once or twice a month
42%
9%
15%
5%
29%
1,131
Several times a year
44%
9%
13%
6%
28%
1,498
Seldom/never
47%
8%
12%
5%
27%
7,650
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
67%
841
Once or twice a month
37%
63%
1,130
Several times a year
33%
67%
1,498
Seldom/never
29%
71%
7,652
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
At least once a week
80%
16%
2%
1%
1%
1%
842
Once or twice a month
74%
20%
3%
1%
2%
1%
1,137
Several times a year
71%
22%
4%
< 1%
2%
1%
1,503
Seldom/never
56%
28%
7%
1%
6%
2%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
79%
18%
2%
2%
< 1%
842
Once or twice a month
64%
32%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
1,137
Several times a year
56%
37%
5%
2%
< 1%
1,503
Seldom/never
36%
45%
15%
4%
< 1%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
80%
14%
2%
2%
1%
842
Once or twice a month
67%
21%
6%
5%
1%
1,137
Several times a year
61%
22%
9%
8%
1%
1,503
Seldom/never
42%
23%
11%
23%
1%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
At least once a week
58%
8%
2%
31%
2%
842
Once or twice a month
45%
14%
3%
36%
1%
1,137
Several times a year
35%
12%
10%
42%
2%
1,503
Seldom/never
28%
10%
6%
56%
1%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
At least once a week
74%
13%
6%
6%
2%
842
Once or twice a month
65%
20%
9%
5%
1%
1,137
Several times a year
56%
18%
16%
9%
1%
1,503
Seldom/never
46%
21%
14%
18%
1%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
At least once a week
53%
14%
10%
20%
2%
842
Once or twice a month
45%
20%
14%
20%
2%
1,137
Several times a year
42%
17%
18%
23%
1%
1,503
Seldom/never
40%
16%
15%
27%
1%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
At least once a week
43%
9%
39%
6%
3%
842
Once or twice a month
35%
11%
44%
8%
2%
1,137
Several times a year
30%
11%
48%
9%
2%
1,503
Seldom/never
19%
13%
56%
10%
2%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
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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
At least once a week
34%
62%
1%
3%
842
Once or twice a month
33%
66%
1%
< 1%
1,137
Several times a year
32%
66%
1%
1%
1,503
Seldom/never
27%
71%
1%
1%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who read scripture…
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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
At least once a week
65%
13%
5%
16%
1%
842
Once or twice a month
41%
30%
10%
18%
1%
1,137
Several times a year
26%
20%
29%
25%
1%
1,503
Seldom/never
13%
12%
12%
63%
< 1%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
At least once a week
48%
29%
3%
14%
6%
842
Once or twice a month
41%
32%
3%
17%
8%
1,137
Several times a year
33%
35%
3%
22%
7%
1,503
Seldom/never
17%
32%
2%
40%
9%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
85%
10%
5%
842
Once or twice a month
85%
10%
5%
1,137
Several times a year
83%
12%
6%
1,503
Seldom/never
74%
19%
7%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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At least once a week
69%
23%
7%
842
Once or twice a month
73%
22%
6%
1,137
Several times a year
67%
26%
7%
1,503
Seldom/never
54%
38%
9%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
18%
49%
842
Once or twice a month
34%
19%
47%
1,137
Several times a year
39%
18%
43%
1,503
Seldom/never
36%
16%
48%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
29%
26%
7%
842
Once or twice a month
38%
34%
23%
5%
1,137
Several times a year
38%
37%
19%
6%
1,503
Seldom/never
30%
39%
26%
5%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
55%
3%
3%
842
Once or twice a month
48%
46%
2%
3%
1,137
Several times a year
47%
48%
2%
3%
1,503
Seldom/never
51%
43%
3%
3%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
52%
4%
3%
842
Once or twice a month
45%
50%
4%
1%
1,137
Several times a year
44%
50%
4%
2%
1,503
Seldom/never
45%
51%
3%
2%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
50%
4%
842
Once or twice a month
47%
50%
3%
1,137
Several times a year
56%
40%
4%
1,503
Seldom/never
64%
33%
4%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
41%
5%
3%
842
Once or twice a month
62%
31%
4%
2%
1,137
Several times a year
63%
28%
4%
5%
1,503
Seldom/never
75%
19%
4%
3%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
46%
10%
842
Once or twice a month
51%
40%
9%
1,137
Several times a year
53%
38%
9%
1,503
Seldom/never
66%
27%
7%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
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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 once a week
41%
55%
2%
2%
842
Once or twice a month
39%
56%
2%
2%
1,137
Several times a year
40%
56%
2%
2%
1,503
Seldom/never
35%
60%
2%
2%
7,678
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 attend services monthly or yearly by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
At least once a week
19%
30%
3%
43%
5%
842
Once or twice a month
25%
30%
3%
38%
4%
1,137
Several times a year
27%
30%
4%
36%
4%
1,503
Seldom/never
39%
29%
5%
25%
3%
7,678
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.