Views about government aid to the poor among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201442%52%4%2%16,514
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…

Religious traditionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Buddhist13%81%5%1%168
Catholic43%52%4%2%3,061
Evangelical Protestant55%39%4%2%4,247
Historically Black Protestant24%69%5%2%812
Jehovah's Witness26%65%6%3%160
Jewish26%68%2%3%362
Mainline Protestant45%49%4%2%2,762
Mormon66%30%3%1%337
Muslim27%68%3%2%129
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")34%60%4%2%3,631
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are ages…

Views about government aid to the poor18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Does more harm than good21%31%29%19%6,810
Does more good than harm25%32%26%17%8,389
Neither/both equally21%36%24%20%653
Don't know15%33%26%27%329
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Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about government aid to the poorYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Does more harm than good14%12%26%34%12%1%6,810
Does more good than harm16%16%25%31%10%1%8,389
Neither/both equally13%14%30%30%12%1%653
Don't know10%12%26%30%20%3%329
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about government aid to the poorMenWomenSample size
Does more harm than good53%47%6,952
Does more good than harm46%54%8,548
Neither/both equally53%47%675
Don't know50%50%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who identify as…

Views about government aid to the poorWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Does more harm than good73%7%3%15%3%6,827
Does more good than harm60%15%3%18%5%8,442
Neither/both equally58%14%4%19%5%651
Don't know57%13%2%19%8%321
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about government aid to the poorImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Does more harm than good13%9%77%6,876
Does more good than harm16%11%72%8,444
Neither/both equally18%8%73%662
Don't know19%11%70%329
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have a household income of…

Views about government aid to the poorLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Does more harm than good30%21%29%19%6,026
Does more good than harm41%19%23%17%7,593
Neither/both equally40%22%22%16%545
Don't know47%16%27%10%239
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have completed…

Views about government aid to the poorHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Does more harm than good40%34%17%9%6,919
Does more good than harm38%31%18%13%8,501
Neither/both equally36%35%17%12%671
Don't know51%26%16%7%335
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about government aid to the poorMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Does more harm than good54%6%11%6%22%6,914
Does more good than harm41%9%15%6%28%8,504
Neither/both equally44%7%16%7%25%670
Don't know41%8%14%11%26%337
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about government aid to the poorParentsNon-parentsSample size
Does more harm than good28%72%6,921
Does more good than harm27%73%8,520
Neither/both equally27%73%670
Don't know21%79%336
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say they…

Views about government aid to the poorBelieve 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
Does more harm than good71%17%4%1%6%2%6,952
Does more good than harm59%19%6%1%13%3%8,548
Neither/both equally71%13%5%2%7%3%675
Don't know63%18%5%4%4%6%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say religion is…

Views about government aid to the poorVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good63%20%8%8%< 1%6,952
Does more good than harm52%22%11%14%1%8,548
Neither/both equally61%17%10%10%1%675
Don't know63%17%7%8%6%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend religious services…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good44%30%25%< 1%6,952
Does more good than harm35%32%33%1%8,548
Neither/both equally40%29%30%1%675
Don't know46%24%28%3%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who pray…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good66%13%4%16%1%6,952
Does more good than harm57%13%4%25%1%8,548
Neither/both equally68%11%4%16%1%675
Don't know65%12%7%10%5%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good33%10%8%49%< 1%6,952
Does more good than harm26%9%8%57%1%8,548
Neither/both equally36%9%7%48%< 1%675
Don't know36%4%5%51%4%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who meditate…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good52%8%3%36%2%6,952
Does more good than harm53%9%4%32%1%8,548
Neither/both equally61%8%4%25%2%675
Don't know58%7%4%27%4%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good73%12%5%9%1%6,952
Does more good than harm71%13%6%10%1%8,548
Neither/both equally77%10%4%7%2%675
Don't know72%11%3%11%3%339
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about government aid to the poorReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good43%9%39%7%2%6,952
Does more good than harm30%16%40%11%3%8,548
Neither/both equally37%13%34%6%10%675
Don't know36%6%35%10%14%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say…

Views about government aid to the poorThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good46%51%1%1%6,952
Does more good than harm24%73%2%1%8,548
Neither/both equally34%58%7%1%675
Don't know32%55%2%11%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who read scripture…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good48%10%7%34%< 1%6,952
Does more good than harm38%10%8%43%1%8,548
Neither/both equally49%8%5%36%2%675
Don't know45%9%4%38%4%339
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.

Interpreting scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is…

Views about government aid to the poorWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Does more harm than good36%29%3%26%6%6,952
Does more good than harm27%22%2%43%7%8,548
Neither/both equally28%20%7%26%19%675
Don't know33%13%9%25%20%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …in heaven

Views about government aid to the poorBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Does more harm than good75%17%8%6,952
Does more good than harm64%29%7%8,548
Neither/both equally66%18%15%675
Don't know66%13%21%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …in hell

Views about government aid to the poorBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Does more harm than good65%28%8%6,952
Does more good than harm48%44%8%8,548
Neither/both equally56%30%14%675
Don't know49%28%23%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who identify as…

Views about government aid to the poorRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Does more harm than good59%18%23%6,952
Does more good than harm18%18%64%8,548
Neither/both equally28%31%41%675
Don't know28%37%35%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about government aid to the poorConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good54%28%13%5%6,952
Does more good than harm23%34%38%6%8,548
Neither/both equally33%37%18%12%675
Don't know27%30%21%22%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who would rather have…

Views about government aid to the poorSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good74%22%2%2%6,952
Does more good than harm33%59%4%4%8,548
Neither/both equally45%30%16%9%675
Don't know41%27%7%25%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Views about government aid to the poorLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good40%56%4%6,952
Does more good than harm62%34%4%8,548
Neither/both equally45%45%10%675
Don't know30%45%24%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Views about government aid to the poorShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good50%42%4%3%6,952
Does more good than harm71%23%3%3%8,548
Neither/both equally52%27%15%6%675
Don't know48%27%7%18%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Views about government aid to the poorStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good40%52%8%6,952
Does more good than harm65%29%6%8,548
Neither/both equally47%36%17%675
Don't know42%34%24%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say…

Views about government aid to the poorStricter 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
Does more harm than good54%41%2%3%6,952
Does more good than harm24%72%2%3%8,548
Neither/both equally24%56%13%7%675
Don't know25%46%5%24%339
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about government aid to the poor

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say humans…

Views about government aid to the poorEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good24%26%4%43%4%6,952
Does more good than harm40%25%4%27%3%8,548
Neither/both equally23%25%10%32%11%675
Don't know21%17%11%31%20%339
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.