Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20146%18%57%16%2%12,132
20075%17%66%9%2%9,963
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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 religious group

% 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

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Buddhist4%32%43%16%5%202
Catholic12%13%58%14%2%2,068
Evangelical Protestant17%12%61%9%2%636
Hindu< 1%21%48%30%1%119
Historically Black Protestant17%9%64%8%2%177
Jewish4%22%51%20%3%513
Mainline Protestant9%18%62%10%2%1,841
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")2%20%57%20%1%5,713
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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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Religion19%32%31%18%694
Philosophy/reason34%33%22%11%2,332
Common sense28%35%24%13%6,597
Science32%38%19%12%2,079
Don't know24%31%23%22%250
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Religion12%13%26%37%11%1%694
Philosophy/reason22%19%26%25%7%1%2,332
Common sense17%19%27%28%8%1%6,597
Science20%19%30%22%8%1%2,079
Don't know12%18%25%31%12%2%250
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMenWomenSample size
Religion46%54%703
Philosophy/reason57%43%2,362
Common sense55%45%6,693
Science60%40%2,108
Don't know52%48%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Religion57%10%5%24%3%687
Philosophy/reason73%4%7%13%3%2,332
Common sense74%6%4%11%4%6,607
Science70%4%8%15%3%2,081
Don't know76%7%2%11%4%248
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Religion23%13%64%694
Philosophy/reason13%15%72%2,344
Common sense11%12%77%6,626
Science21%14%65%2,085
Don't know10%13%77%259
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Religion40%17%24%19%619
Philosophy/reason24%19%29%28%2,167
Common sense27%20%29%24%6,048
Science25%17%29%30%1,919
Don't know24%23%29%24%204
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Religion47%26%15%12%699
Philosophy/reason22%31%26%21%2,354
Common sense34%34%20%13%6,671
Science25%26%27%22%2,096
Don't know19%38%22%21%262
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Religion46%9%15%6%24%697
Philosophy/reason40%11%12%3%34%2,357
Common sense44%11%12%4%30%6,679
Science45%10%9%3%32%2,094
Don't know46%6%12%4%32%258
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
Religion28%72%699
Philosophy/reason22%78%2,358
Common sense26%74%6,676
Science28%72%2,102
Don't know20%80%264
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieve 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
Religion60%26%7%1%5%1%703
Philosophy/reason23%27%15%1%29%5%2,362
Common sense29%30%12%1%23%5%6,693
Science16%23%12%< 1%43%5%2,108
Don't know34%21%10%3%17%14%266
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 say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Religion57%30%8%4%1%703
Philosophy/reason13%30%26%30%1%2,362
Common sense14%32%26%27%1%6,693
Science10%23%23%43%< 1%2,108
Don't know30%26%16%21%7%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion30%42%27%1%703
Philosophy/reason8%34%58%< 1%2,362
Common sense8%33%59%< 1%6,693
Science7%29%64%< 1%2,108
Don't know13%34%49%4%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion58%20%6%15%< 1%703
Philosophy/reason23%15%8%55%< 1%2,362
Common sense23%15%9%52%1%6,693
Science15%11%7%66%< 1%2,108
Don't know33%15%5%42%5%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion21%9%10%60%< 1%703
Philosophy/reason4%4%5%87%< 1%2,362
Common sense4%3%4%89%< 1%6,693
Science3%3%5%89%< 1%2,108
Don't know7%4%5%79%4%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion44%9%4%42%1%703
Philosophy/reason35%13%6%45%< 1%2,362
Common sense27%10%5%57%1%6,693
Science24%10%6%58%2%2,108
Don't know43%9%4%41%2%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

% 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…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion60%13%11%15%1%703
Philosophy/reason45%20%12%23%1%2,362
Common sense40%16%13%30%1%6,693
Science38%17%12%32%2%2,108
Don't know56%18%5%15%6%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

% 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…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion48%16%13%22%1%703
Philosophy/reason59%17%12%12%< 1%2,362
Common sense43%17%15%25%< 1%6,693
Science51%18%13%18%1%2,108
Don't know61%12%12%11%4%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion31%66%1%3%703
Philosophy/reason19%79%1%1%2,362
Common sense20%78%1%< 1%6,693
Science17%81%1%1%2,108
Don't know16%73%7%4%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion31%11%9%49%< 1%703
Philosophy/reason8%8%10%74%< 1%2,362
Common sense7%5%7%80%< 1%6,693
Science4%5%7%83%1%2,108
Don't know11%11%11%66%1%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion75%18%7%703
Philosophy/reason32%58%10%2,362
Common sense44%47%9%6,693
Science28%65%7%2,108
Don't know35%41%23%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion54%40%6%703
Philosophy/reason19%74%7%2,362
Common sense29%63%8%6,693
Science18%77%5%2,108
Don't know20%52%28%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Religion32%20%48%703
Philosophy/reason20%15%65%2,362
Common sense28%18%53%6,693
Science19%16%65%2,108
Don't know14%31%55%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Religion30%31%32%7%703
Philosophy/reason12%36%49%3%2,362
Common sense20%39%36%6%6,693
Science14%34%48%4%2,108
Don't know14%33%35%17%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Religion47%47%4%3%703
Philosophy/reason43%50%3%3%2,362
Common sense53%40%3%3%6,693
Science42%52%3%3%2,108
Don't know34%37%13%17%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion43%51%3%2%703
Philosophy/reason26%70%3%1%2,362
Common sense40%55%3%1%6,693
Science29%67%3%1%2,108
Don't know16%63%13%9%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Religion55%42%3%703
Philosophy/reason82%16%2%2,362
Common sense79%18%3%6,693
Science81%16%2%2,108
Don't know77%13%10%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion68%24%4%3%703
Philosophy/reason92%5%2%1%2,362
Common sense85%11%2%2%6,693
Science89%8%1%1%2,108
Don't know82%7%5%6%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Religion61%32%7%703
Philosophy/reason89%8%3%2,362
Common sense80%15%6%6,693
Science86%11%3%2,108
Don't know76%8%16%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStricter 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
Religion40%54%2%4%703
Philosophy/reason19%77%2%2%2,362
Common sense29%67%2%2%6,693
Science20%78%1%1%2,108
Don't know13%70%11%5%266
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 sources of guidance on right and wrong

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

Sources of guidance on right and wrongEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Religion30%32%5%29%5%703
Philosophy/reason72%15%4%7%1%2,362
Common sense63%18%4%13%2%6,693
Science79%10%3%7%1%2,108
Don't know53%15%21%5%6%266
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.