Adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
Religious composition of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
Christian36%
Evangelical Protestant5%
Baptist Family (Evangelical Trad.)2%
Southern Baptist Convention1%
Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.)1%
Missionary Baptist (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Conservative Baptist Association of America< 1%
Free Will Baptist< 1%
General Association of Regular Baptist Churches< 1%
Other Baptist (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Methodist Family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)1%
Nondenominational evangelical< 1%
Nondenominational fundamentalist< 1%
Nondenominational charismatic< 1%
Nondenominational Christian (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Age distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
28%
35%
23%
13%
9,702
2007
22%
41%
26%
11%
7,686
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Generational cohort among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
18%
18%
28%
28%
8%
1%
9,702
2007
< 1%
16%
32%
36%
13%
2%
7,686
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Gender composition among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
55%
45%
9,839
2007
56%
44%
7,816
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
75%
5%
6%
11%
4%
9,708
2007
81%
5%
4%
8%
3%
7,710
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Immigrant status among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
13%
13%
74%
9,752
2007
10%
10%
79%
7,758
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Income distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
24%
18%
30%
27%
8,956
2007
19%
20%
34%
27%
6,757
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Educational distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
27%
32%
24%
18%
9,797
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Marital status among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
44%
11%
11%
3%
30%
9,806
2007
52%
9%
11%
5%
23%
7,784
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
25%
75%
9,817
2007
32%
68%
7,796
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Belief in God among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say they…
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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
2014
24%
28%
13%
< 1%
29%
5%
9,839
2007
35%
31%
10%
1%
17%
6%
7,816
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
13%
29%
25%
31%
1%
9,839
2007
17%
35%
24%
24%
1%
7,816
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Attendance at religious services among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
7%
32%
60%
< 1%
9,839
2007
10%
35%
55%
< 1%
7,816
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Frequency of prayer among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
22%
14%
8%
57%
< 1%
9,839
2007
26%
17%
9%
47%
1%
7,816
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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 who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
4%
3%
4%
88%
< 1%
9,839
2007
4%
3%
4%
88%
< 1%
7,816
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 who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who meditate…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
29%
11%
6%
54%
1%
9,839
2007
29%
8%
6%
56%
1%
7,816
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
41%
17%
12%
28%
1%
9,839
2007
36%
14%
15%
32%
3%
7,816
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
17%
14%
20%
1%
9,839
2007
42%
15%
16%
25%
1%
7,816
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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 who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Survey year
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
4%
19%
58%
17%
2%
9,839
2007
4%
18%
66%
10%
2%
7,816
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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 who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say…
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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
2014
18%
80%
1%
1%
9,839
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
7%
6%
8%
80%
< 1%
9,839
2007
7%
6%
8%
79%
< 1%
7,816
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Belief in Heaven among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
37%
54%
9%
9,839
2007
41%
47%
12%
7,816
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Belief in Hell among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
23%
70%
7%
9,839
2007
25%
65%
10%
7,816
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Party affiliation among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
22%
15%
63%
9,839
2007
21%
15%
64%
7,816
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Political ideology among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
14%
37%
44%
4%
9,839
2007
16%
41%
39%
4%
7,816
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Views about size of government among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
46%
3%
3%
9,839
2007
45%
44%
5%
5%
7,816
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
32%
64%
3%
1%
9,839
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Views about homosexuality among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
91%
7%
2%
1%
9,839
2007
82%
12%
3%
2%
7,816
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
87%
10%
4%
9,839
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say…
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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
2014
22%
75%
2%
1%
9,839
2007
19%
77%
2%
2%
7,816
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 who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases
% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be legal in all/most cases who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
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2014
70%
15%
4%
9%
1%
9,839
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.