Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201428%28%12%1%26%5%12,132
200739%30%9%1%15%6%9,963
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Belief in God among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by religious group

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Buddhist22%30%11%< 1%32%5%202
Catholic42%39%12%1%5%2%2,068
Evangelical Protestant57%30%7%< 1%2%2%636
Hindu27%37%19%1%14%2%119
Historically Black Protestant68%23%5%< 1%1%3%177
Jewish14%29%21%1%28%7%513
Mainline Protestant37%43%12%1%5%3%1,841
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")15%21%13%< 1%44%7%5,713
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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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain21%36%29%14%3,214
Believe in God; fairly certain25%36%25%14%3,383
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%33%20%11%1,449
Do not believe in God38%34%16%11%3,203
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%33%21%15%631
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain12%17%29%34%8%< 1%3,214
Believe in God; fairly certain15%17%29%30%8%1%3,383
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%21%25%23%7%1%1,449
Do not believe in God26%21%26%20%7%1%3,203
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%21%25%25%9%2%631
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%53%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain53%47%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain61%39%1,467
Do not believe in God65%35%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God61%39%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain63%11%4%17%5%3,202
Believe in God; fairly certain74%5%5%12%3%3,392
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain70%3%8%15%3%1,448
Do not believe in God78%2%7%9%3%3,202
Other/don't know if they believe in God81%5%4%5%5%635
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Immigrant status among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%11%75%3,232
Believe in God; fairly certain14%12%75%3,397
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%16%67%1,454
Do not believe in God13%15%72%3,206
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%11%80%643
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%20%27%19%2,928
Believe in God; fairly certain25%19%30%26%3,108
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%16%27%28%1,349
Do not believe in God23%18%31%28%2,968
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%17%29%31%548
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain34%34%19%13%3,242
Believe in God; fairly certain31%32%21%16%3,424
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%29%22%17%1,462
Do not believe in God27%30%25%17%3,230
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%32%25%20%648
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%9%15%6%26%3,254
Believe in God; fairly certain49%11%11%4%25%3,419
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%11%9%3%35%1,462
Do not believe in God38%12%9%2%39%3,229
Other/don't know if they believe in God44%9%11%5%31%646
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain29%71%3,259
Believe in God; fairly certain28%72%3,426
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%76%1,461
Do not believe in God22%78%3,228
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%77%648
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%38%11%10%1%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain13%46%28%12%1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%28%43%23%< 1%1,467
Do not believe in God2%7%22%67%< 1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%19%35%40%1%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain18%42%40%< 1%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain10%40%50%< 1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%34%61%< 1%1,467
Do not believe in God2%17%81%< 1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%26%70%1%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%21%7%17%1%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain24%23%13%39%< 1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%12%11%64%< 1%1,467
Do not believe in God2%1%3%94%< 1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%8%6%77%2%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain10%7%7%75%1%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain4%4%5%86%< 1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%2%4%92%< 1%1,467
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%3%3%91%1%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%9%4%41%1%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain29%13%6%52%1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%11%7%57%< 1%1,467
Do not believe in God18%9%5%67%1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%9%6%61%2%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain60%16%10%13%1%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain41%20%15%23%1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%17%15%36%1%1,467
Do not believe in God30%15%9%43%2%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%14%10%34%5%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%15%11%21%1%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain44%18%16%21%1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain46%17%16%21%1%1,467
Do not believe in God47%18%14%21%1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God49%17%15%17%1%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%15%59%10%2%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain5%18%62%14%1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%22%57%16%1%1,467
Do not believe in God1%20%51%27%1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%20%57%17%5%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain23%74%1%1%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain22%76%1%1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%79%1%1%1,467
Do not believe in God16%83%1%1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%80%3%1%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain20%10%10%60%1%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain7%7%10%76%< 1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%4%6%87%< 1%1,467
Do not believe in God2%3%5%91%< 1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%5%7%83%1%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain70%22%8%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain54%35%10%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%55%12%1,467
Do not believe in God5%92%3%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%55%32%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%46%8%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain34%58%9%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%68%10%1,467
Do not believe in God3%94%2%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%66%24%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain29%20%51%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain30%17%54%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%15%61%1,467
Do not believe in God18%16%66%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%18%59%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain25%36%34%6%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain19%41%35%4%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%41%39%5%1,467
Do not believe in God12%31%51%5%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%38%40%8%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%41%3%4%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain53%42%3%3%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain48%46%3%3%1,467
Do not believe in God43%51%3%3%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God48%37%7%8%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%55%4%2%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain39%57%3%1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%61%3%2%1,467
Do not believe in God29%68%3%1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%57%7%3%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain69%27%4%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain77%20%3%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain83%15%2%1,467
Do not believe in God87%10%2%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God84%11%4%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain79%15%3%3%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain88%9%2%1%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain87%9%2%2%1,467
Do not believe in God92%5%1%1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God84%9%5%2%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain72%21%7%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain81%13%5%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain82%14%4%1,467
Do not believe in God90%7%3%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God82%11%6%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain31%64%2%2%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain29%67%2%2%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%71%2%1%1,467
Do not believe in God19%78%1%2%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%70%3%4%651
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by belief in God

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain38%34%5%20%3%3,266
Believe in God; fairly certain62%20%5%11%2%3,432
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain75%10%5%9%2%1,467
Do not believe in God90%3%1%5%1%3,239
Other/don't know if they believe in God79%6%10%4%3%651
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.