Importance of religion in one's life among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201432%32%17%18%1%20,395
200738%35%14%11%1%20,841
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by religious group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Buddhist20%41%21%17%2%160
Catholic45%40%12%3%< 1%4,669
Evangelical Protestant58%35%5%2%< 1%2,790
Hindu18%50%23%9%< 1%119
Historically Black Protestant70%25%3%2%< 1%572
Jewish18%40%28%14%< 1%548
Mainline Protestant36%45%15%3%1%3,642
Mormon41%38%16%5%< 1%116
Orthodox Christian36%43%17%3%< 1%109
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%20%27%43%1%6,810
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important16%31%30%22%6,307
Somewhat important24%34%27%15%6,336
Not too important32%35%21%12%3,524
Not at all important32%37%19%12%3,743
Don't know13%24%27%37%140
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important9%12%26%36%15%2%6,307
Somewhat important14%16%27%32%9%1%6,336
Not too important20%19%28%25%7%1%3,524
Not at all important21%20%28%23%8%1%3,743
Don't know7%13%17%36%26%2%140
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important44%56%6,447
Somewhat important51%49%6,435
Not too important56%44%3,567
Not at all important63%37%3,796
Don't know60%40%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important64%12%2%17%4%6,356
Somewhat important73%7%4%13%4%6,363
Not too important76%5%6%9%3%3,531
Not at all important78%4%5%10%3%3,737
Don't know77%7%1%12%4%140
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important15%10%75%6,352
Somewhat important12%11%77%6,359
Not too important11%13%76%3,527
Not at all important12%13%75%3,752
Don't know9%16%75%146
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important39%21%23%16%5,429
Somewhat important32%21%27%21%5,730
Not too important26%20%29%25%3,199
Not at all important26%18%29%27%3,438
Don't know37%24%25%14%104
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important47%31%13%8%6,408
Somewhat important40%32%17%11%6,410
Not too important31%33%22%14%3,555
Not at all important31%31%22%16%3,781
Don't know38%39%14%9%144
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important49%7%15%9%21%6,411
Somewhat important46%10%13%5%26%6,414
Not too important43%9%10%3%34%3,551
Not at all important39%11%11%3%35%3,781
Don't know44%5%16%11%24%145
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important27%73%6,429
Somewhat important28%72%6,413
Not too important25%75%3,560
Not at all important23%77%3,783
Don't know11%89%149
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

Belief in God among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve 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
Very important83%13%1%1%1%1%6,447
Somewhat important49%38%7%1%3%2%6,435
Not too important18%35%20%1%20%7%3,567
Not at all important11%12%11%1%58%7%3,796
Don't know51%20%6%7%8%8%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important30%43%26%1%6,447
Somewhat important7%53%39%< 1%6,435
Not too important2%32%66%< 1%3,567
Not at all important1%9%90%< 1%3,796
Don't know9%23%62%6%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important71%18%4%6%1%6,447
Somewhat important32%29%13%25%1%6,435
Not too important11%12%10%66%< 1%3,567
Not at all important6%4%4%86%< 1%3,796
Don't know43%14%5%30%7%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important41%7%3%46%2%6,447
Somewhat important25%9%6%59%1%6,435
Not too important20%11%6%63%1%3,567
Not at all important22%8%5%65%1%3,796
Don't know52%9%2%32%5%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important66%14%8%11%2%6,447
Somewhat important39%22%16%23%1%6,435
Not too important31%17%15%35%1%3,567
Not at all important35%14%9%40%2%3,796
Don't know61%9%5%17%8%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important45%13%12%28%2%6,447
Somewhat important38%16%15%30%1%6,435
Not too important39%18%16%26%1%3,567
Not at all important47%15%13%25%1%3,796
Don't know52%15%7%17%9%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important39%8%44%6%3%6,447
Somewhat important12%13%63%10%2%6,435
Not too important3%18%63%15%1%3,567
Not at all important1%18%55%24%2%3,796
Don't know13%14%54%4%15%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important34%63%2%2%6,447
Somewhat important26%72%1%1%6,435
Not too important20%78%1%< 1%3,567
Not at all important17%81%1%1%3,796
Don't know22%70%2%6%150
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important30%14%11%45%1%6,447
Somewhat important8%9%11%73%< 1%6,435
Not too important3%3%5%88%< 1%3,567
Not at all important2%2%3%92%< 1%3,796
Don't know16%5%8%65%6%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord 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
Very important35%35%4%18%9%6,447
Somewhat important13%32%1%44%9%6,435
Not too important4%12%< 1%76%8%3,567
Not at all important2%3%< 1%90%4%3,796
Don't know11%14%5%49%21%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important87%7%6%6,447
Somewhat important74%18%8%6,435
Not too important41%47%12%3,567
Not at all important15%78%7%3,796
Don't know43%26%30%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important68%23%9%6,447
Somewhat important54%37%9%6,435
Not too important29%62%9%3,567
Not at all important10%84%6%3,796
Don't know24%48%28%150
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important38%19%43%6,447
Somewhat important36%19%46%6,435
Not too important30%17%53%3,567
Not at all important20%19%61%3,796
Don't know26%29%45%150
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important39%33%20%7%6,447
Somewhat important28%39%27%5%6,435
Not too important20%40%35%6%3,567
Not at all important14%32%47%7%3,796
Don't know26%28%32%14%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important50%42%4%5%6,447
Somewhat important53%40%3%3%6,435
Not too important51%42%3%4%3,567
Not at all important47%46%4%4%3,796
Don't know37%36%6%21%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important46%48%4%3%6,447
Somewhat important45%49%4%2%6,435
Not too important39%56%4%1%3,567
Not at all important33%62%3%1%3,796
Don't know24%47%11%18%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important46%49%6%6,447
Somewhat important67%29%4%6,435
Not too important79%18%3%3,567
Not at all important83%14%3%3,796
Don't know61%19%20%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important60%31%5%4%6,447
Somewhat important78%16%3%3%6,435
Not too important85%11%2%2%3,567
Not at all important89%7%2%2%3,796
Don't know67%15%5%13%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important49%42%9%6,447
Somewhat important69%24%7%6,435
Not too important81%15%5%3,567
Not at all important86%9%4%3,796
Don't know59%17%24%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter 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
Very important40%53%3%4%6,447
Somewhat important36%59%2%2%6,435
Not too important29%68%1%2%3,567
Not at all important22%74%2%2%3,796
Don't know27%50%8%15%150
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 attend prayer groups by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important19%33%4%37%6%6,447
Somewhat important41%29%5%22%3%6,435
Not too important68%14%5%11%2%3,567
Not at all important80%7%3%8%2%3,796
Don't know33%16%16%21%14%150
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.