Interpreting scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion important)
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say the holy scripture is…
| Survey year | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 2,015. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 25% | 24% | 2% | 40% | 10% | 2,015 |
| 2007 | 25% | 23% | 3% | 37% | 12% | 1,701 |
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are ages…
| Interpreting scripture | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 432. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 23% | 46% | 22% | 9% | 432 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 33% | 35% | 26% | 6% | 458 |
| Not the word of God | 35% | 37% | 21% | 8% | 836 |
| Other/don't know | 25% | 40% | 23% | 12% | 213 |
Generational cohort among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
| Interpreting scripture | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 432. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 12% | 20% | 37% | 25% | 6% | < 1% | 432 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 21% | 20% | 28% | 28% | 4% | < 1% | 458 |
| Not the word of God | 19% | 25% | 27% | 24% | 5% | < 1% | 836 |
| Other/don't know | 12% | 17% | 36% | 27% | 6% | 1% | 213 |
Gender composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
| Interpreting scripture | Men | Women | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 48% | 52% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 52% | 48% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 53% | 47% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 51% | 49% | 220 |
Racial and ethnic composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…
| Interpreting scripture | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 431. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 42% | 30% | 2% | 24% | 3% | 431 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 59% | 13% | 2% | 19% | 6% | 459 |
| Not the word of God | 56% | 14% | 4% | 17% | 8% | 832 |
| Other/don't know | 59% | 16% | 5% | 12% | 9% | 206 |
Immigrant status among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
| Interpreting scripture | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 422. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 23% | 5% | 72% | 422 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 13% | 9% | 78% | 458 |
| Not the word of God | 13% | 13% | 74% | 837 |
| Other/don't know | 13% | 8% | 79% | 214 |
Income distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of…
| Interpreting scripture | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 361. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 61% | 21% | 13% | 5% | 361 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 44% | 20% | 23% | 13% | 421 |
| Not the word of God | 40% | 21% | 25% | 14% | 786 |
| Other/don't know | 48% | 21% | 14% | 17% | 170 |
Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have completed…
| Interpreting scripture | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 435. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 74% | 18% | 6% | 2% | 435 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 58% | 32% | 7% | 3% | 467 |
| Not the word of God | 43% | 34% | 16% | 7% | 848 |
| Other/don't know | 44% | 34% | 14% | 8% | 217 |
Marital status among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
| Interpreting scripture | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 434. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 34% | 10% | 17% | 6% | 33% | 434 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 41% | 9% | 12% | 4% | 34% | 466 |
| Not the word of God | 38% | 16% | 12% | 4% | 31% | 848 |
| Other/don't know | 37% | 13% | 12% | 6% | 33% | 216 |
Parent of children under 18 among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
| Interpreting scripture | Parents | Non-parents | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 435. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 35% | 65% | 435 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 33% | 67% | 467 |
| Not the word of God | 29% | 71% | 849 |
| Other/don't know | 37% | 63% | 218 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they…
| Interpreting scripture | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 78% | 17% | 4% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 65% | 29% | 5% | < 1% | < 1% | 1% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 43% | 35% | 11% | 1% | 7% | 4% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 62% | 25% | 5% | < 1% | 3% | 5% | 220 |
Importance of religion in one's life among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say religion is…
| Interpreting scripture | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 63% | 37% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 42% | 58% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 21% | 79% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 41% | 59% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 220 |
Attendance at religious services among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend religious services…
| Interpreting scripture | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 23% | 40% | 36% | 1% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 9% | 47% | 43% | 1% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 4% | 36% | 59% | < 1% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 8% | 36% | 55% | 1% | 220 |
Frequency of prayer among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who pray…
| Interpreting scripture | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 61% | 20% | 5% | 15% | < 1% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 47% | 25% | 10% | 17% | < 1% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 34% | 20% | 12% | 34% | < 1% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 42% | 21% | 13% | 21% | 3% | 220 |
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend prayer group…
| Interpreting scripture | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 28% | 12% | 8% | 52% | < 1% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 9% | 7% | 8% | 75% | < 1% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 5% | 5% | 7% | 83% | < 1% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 8% | 7% | 4% | 81% | < 1% | 220 |
Frequency of meditation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who meditate…
| Interpreting scripture | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 38% | 9% | 3% | 48% | 2% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 33% | 6% | 4% | 57% | < 1% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 32% | 12% | 5% | 49% | 1% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 36% | 6% | 4% | 53% | 2% | 220 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Interpreting scripture | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 56% | 13% | 10% | 18% | 4% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 45% | 17% | 13% | 24% | 1% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 48% | 17% | 10% | 23% | 1% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 53% | 14% | 8% | 23% | 3% | 220 |
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Interpreting scripture | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 43% | 13% | 8% | 34% | 2% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 41% | 16% | 9% | 34% | < 1% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 49% | 15% | 13% | 23% | < 1% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 50% | 18% | 8% | 22% | 2% | 220 |
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Interpreting scripture | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 40% | 7% | 43% | 8% | 2% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 18% | 8% | 63% | 9% | 3% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 6% | 19% | 62% | 12% | 2% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 11% | 17% | 57% | 7% | 8% | 220 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…
| Interpreting scripture | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 30% | 66% | 2% | 2% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 29% | 68% | 1% | 2% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 24% | 75% | 1% | < 1% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 23% | 71% | 4% | 2% | 220 |
Frequency of reading scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who read scripture…
| Interpreting scripture | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 39% | 14% | 6% | 39% | 1% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 22% | 16% | 9% | 53% | < 1% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 10% | 7% | 10% | 72% | < 1% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 19% | 8% | 4% | 67% | 2% | 220 |
Belief in Heaven among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in heaven
| Interpreting scripture | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 90% | 7% | 3% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 82% | 12% | 6% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 58% | 31% | 10% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 63% | 16% | 21% | 220 |
Belief in Hell among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in hell
| Interpreting scripture | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 72% | 23% | 4% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 69% | 27% | 4% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 38% | 53% | 10% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 47% | 30% | 23% | 220 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…
| Interpreting scripture | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 25% | 31% | 44% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 31% | 27% | 42% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 28% | 22% | 51% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 22% | 38% | 40% | 220 |
Political ideology among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
| Interpreting scripture | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 35% | 27% | 24% | 13% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 25% | 41% | 24% | 10% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 23% | 39% | 32% | 6% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 25% | 37% | 24% | 14% | 220 |
Views about size of government among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who would rather have…
| Interpreting scripture | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 30% | 65% | 1% | 4% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 51% | 44% | 2% | 2% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 52% | 43% | 2% | 3% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 43% | 39% | 10% | 8% | 220 |
Views about government aid to the poor among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say government aid to the poor…
| Interpreting scripture | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 39% | 54% | 4% | 3% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 49% | 48% | 2% | 1% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 42% | 54% | 3% | 1% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 36% | 46% | 12% | 7% | 220 |
Views about abortion among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say abortion should be…
| Interpreting scripture | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 36% | 58% | 6% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 51% | 44% | 5% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 72% | 24% | 4% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 52% | 34% | 14% | 220 |
Views about homosexuality among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say homosexuality…
| Interpreting scripture | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 49% | 41% | 3% | 7% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 73% | 21% | 4% | 2% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 84% | 11% | 2% | 2% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 66% | 16% | 10% | 8% | 220 |
Views about same-sex marriage among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …same-sex marriage
| Interpreting scripture | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 36% | 54% | 10% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 63% | 30% | 7% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 77% | 17% | 6% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 58% | 23% | 19% | 220 |
Views about environmental regulation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…
| Interpreting scripture | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 43% | 49% | 2% | 7% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 38% | 57% | 3% | 3% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 31% | 65% | 3% | 2% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 32% | 56% | 6% | 7% | 220 |
Views about human evolution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say humans…
| Interpreting scripture | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 436. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Word of God; should be taken literally | 20% | 26% | 3% | 45% | 6% | 436 |
| Word of God; not everything taken literally | 27% | 35% | 4% | 31% | 3% | 468 |
| Not the word of God | 48% | 22% | 6% | 22% | 2% | 851 |
| Other/don't know | 23% | 29% | 16% | 24% | 8% | 220 |
