Interpreting scripture among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
201434%28%3%29%7%8,007
200736%27%3%25%9%9,755
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.

Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God

Interpreting scripture among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by religious group

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord 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
Catholic25%37%3%27%8%1,860
Evangelical Protestant60%26%4%6%4%1,934
Historically Black Protestant60%25%1%8%6%548
Jewish17%21%2%51%8%187
Mainline Protestant29%36%4%23%9%1,377
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")13%17%1%61%8%1,694
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.

Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are ages…

Interpreting scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally14%35%29%22%2,470
Word of God; not everything taken literally20%38%24%18%2,255
Word of God; other/don't know11%36%26%27%224
Not the word of God24%36%23%17%2,313
Other/don't know16%36%24%23%553
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Interpreting scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally8%11%30%34%15%2%2,470
Word of God; not everything taken literally12%14%31%29%12%1%2,255
Word of God; other/don't know6%9%33%31%19%2%224
Not the word of God14%16%30%28%11%1%2,313
Other/don't know7%18%28%29%15%3%553
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Interpreting scriptureMenWomenSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally42%58%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally46%54%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know38%62%234
Not the word of God56%44%2,363
Other/don't know47%53%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally61%21%2%13%3%2,497
Word of God; not everything taken literally69%12%3%12%3%2,282
Word of God; other/don't know71%6%1%15%7%230
Not the word of God71%7%7%13%3%2,325
Other/don't know63%13%5%13%6%558
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Interpreting scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally11%7%82%2,490
Word of God; not everything taken literally10%11%79%2,260
Word of God; other/don't know15%7%78%229
Not the word of God15%13%72%2,331
Other/don't know14%10%76%564
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who have a household income of…

Interpreting scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally46%23%22%10%2,118
Word of God; not everything taken literally32%21%29%19%1,994
Word of God; other/don't know34%21%33%12%176
Not the word of God31%20%27%21%2,062
Other/don't know39%23%24%13%456
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who have completed…

Interpreting scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally60%28%9%3%2,512
Word of God; not everything taken literally47%30%15%8%2,285
Word of God; other/don't know49%37%12%3%232
Not the word of God42%29%17%11%2,349
Other/don't know46%33%14%7%574
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Interpreting scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally51%5%15%9%20%2,519
Word of God; not everything taken literally51%6%12%7%23%2,291
Word of God; other/don't know56%2%13%15%14%232
Not the word of God46%9%12%5%27%2,359
Other/don't know46%5%13%12%24%570
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Interpreting scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally30%70%2,523
Word of God; not everything taken literally33%67%2,287
Word of God; other/don't know30%70%232
Not the word of God26%74%2,352
Other/don't know31%69%579
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say they…

Interpreting scriptureBelieve 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
Word of God; should be taken literally89%8%2%1%< 1%< 1%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally73%22%3%1%1%< 1%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know82%11%1%3%1%2%234
Not the word of God28%29%12%< 1%27%4%2,363
Other/don't know56%23%6%3%7%5%582
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say religion is…

Interpreting scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally79%16%3%1%< 1%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally50%38%8%3%< 1%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know76%21%1%2%< 1%234
Not the word of God13%30%24%31%1%2,363
Other/don't know41%34%13%10%1%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who attend religious services…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally52%30%17%1%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally32%44%24%< 1%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know46%31%22%2%234
Not the word of God8%30%62%< 1%2,363
Other/don't know20%41%38%2%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who pray…

Interpreting scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally73%15%4%8%1%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally53%23%8%15%< 1%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know70%17%3%6%4%234
Not the word of God19%13%8%60%< 1%2,363
Other/don't know42%18%7%29%3%582
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally36%12%10%42%1%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally17%9%9%66%< 1%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know28%7%9%55%1%234
Not the word of God4%2%4%90%< 1%2,363
Other/don't know9%4%5%80%2%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who meditate…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally38%6%3%51%2%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally24%6%4%64%1%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know36%6%3%50%4%234
Not the word of God15%5%3%75%1%2,363
Other/don't know22%5%3%67%2%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally65%11%7%16%1%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally46%16%13%25%1%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know63%11%9%13%3%234
Not the word of God27%11%10%51%1%2,363
Other/don't know41%12%9%34%4%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Interpreting scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally54%4%35%5%2%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally32%6%54%6%2%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know43%4%43%1%9%234
Not the word of God6%11%68%14%1%2,363
Other/don't know17%6%63%8%6%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say…

Interpreting scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally40%58%1%1%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally32%67%1%< 1%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know34%61%2%3%234
Not the word of God23%75%1%1%2,363
Other/don't know29%67%2%2%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who read scripture…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally52%12%7%29%1%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally24%11%10%55%< 1%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know42%11%9%35%2%234
Not the word of God6%4%5%85%< 1%2,363
Other/don't know18%8%6%65%2%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who …in heaven

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally93%4%3%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally89%7%4%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know84%7%8%234
Not the word of God47%44%8%2,363
Other/don't know67%16%17%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who …in hell

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally83%11%5%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally70%24%6%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know71%13%16%234
Not the word of God34%59%7%2,363
Other/don't know46%35%19%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally42%18%40%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally42%17%40%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know42%34%24%234
Not the word of God31%21%48%2,363
Other/don't know29%31%40%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Interpreting scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally48%27%16%8%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally40%36%18%6%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know43%25%14%19%234
Not the word of God23%37%31%8%2,363
Other/don't know35%32%15%18%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who would rather have…

Interpreting scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally48%46%2%3%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally55%40%2%2%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know48%31%8%14%234
Not the word of God51%43%3%4%2,363
Other/don't know48%36%7%9%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say government aid to the poor…

Interpreting scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally50%44%4%2%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally51%45%3%1%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know53%34%6%8%234
Not the word of God46%48%4%2%2,363
Other/don't know44%42%9%5%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say abortion should be…

Interpreting scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally35%60%5%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally54%43%3%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know35%51%14%234
Not the word of God74%23%3%2,363
Other/don't know54%33%13%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say homosexuality…

Interpreting scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally39%53%4%5%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally64%29%4%3%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know43%39%11%7%234
Not the word of God82%13%3%2%2,363
Other/don't know62%21%9%9%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who …same-sex marriage

Interpreting scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally26%64%9%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally53%39%8%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know29%54%17%234
Not the word of God74%19%7%2,363
Other/don't know51%31%18%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say…

Interpreting scriptureStricter 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
Word of God; should be taken literally48%46%3%4%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally43%54%2%1%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know46%38%5%11%234
Not the word of God36%60%2%2%2,363
Other/don't know34%52%6%9%582
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say humans…

Interpreting scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally13%22%3%57%6%2,530
Word of God; not everything taken literally23%32%3%39%3%2,298
Word of God; other/don't know17%19%5%44%15%234
Not the word of God61%16%3%18%2%2,363
Other/don't know29%25%9%24%13%582
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.