Views about human evolution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201423%31%4%38%4%2,883
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Views about human evolution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by religious group

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Catholic25%32%4%34%4%730
Evangelical Protestant10%28%2%54%5%781
Historically Black Protestant19%36%2%40%3%182
Mainline Protestant22%42%6%26%5%627
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")42%21%3%32%3%233
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%36%22%14%676
Evolved; due to God's design27%32%23%18%904
Evolved; don't know how21%29%24%26%124
Always existed in present form19%36%28%17%1,002
Don't know8%37%25%30%121
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Generational cohort among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes20%15%29%26%9%1%676
Evolved; due to God's design15%19%25%29%13%< 1%904
Evolved; don't know how9%18%24%33%13%4%124
Always existed in present form13%13%29%32%12%1%1,002
Don't know5%9%31%34%18%4%121
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Gender composition among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes53%47%688
Evolved; due to God's design47%53%918
Evolved; don't know how53%47%130
Always existed in present form45%55%1,023
Don't know46%54%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes56%10%9%22%3%683
Evolved; due to God's design67%14%4%9%4%909
Evolved; don't know how68%7%8%14%3%127
Always existed in present form62%12%5%16%4%1,009
Don't know66%12%3%14%4%123
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%12%62%680
Evolved; due to God's design13%8%78%907
Evolved; don't know how23%7%70%127
Always existed in present form18%8%74%1,013
Don't know20%3%77%117
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who have a household income of…

Views about human evolutionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes32%16%29%22%625
Evolved; due to God's design30%21%28%21%822
Evolved; don't know how21%21%29%29%110
Always existed in present form35%24%27%14%891
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes37%27%20%15%684
Evolved; due to God's design32%34%20%14%914
Evolved; don't know how28%28%23%21%129
Always existed in present form45%34%13%8%1,016
Don't know49%29%18%4%122
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes45%9%9%6%31%686
Evolved; due to God's design49%7%12%6%26%917
Evolved; don't know how58%2%9%14%16%130
Always existed in present form51%6%13%7%23%1,020
Don't know50%6%18%14%12%122
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes34%66%685
Evolved; due to God's design29%71%916
Evolved; don't know how36%64%129
Always existed in present form31%69%1,020
Don't know36%64%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say they…

Views about human evolutionBelieve 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
Evolved; due to natural processes49%32%8%1%8%2%688
Evolved; due to God's design77%20%2%1%< 1%1%918
Evolved; don't know how70%26%2%1%< 1%1%130
Always existed in present form87%11%1%< 1%1%< 1%1,023
Don't know80%12%2%4%< 1%2%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes45%41%9%3%1%688
Evolved; due to God's design69%27%2%2%< 1%918
Evolved; don't know how62%30%4%1%2%130
Always existed in present form76%20%2%1%< 1%1,023
Don't know72%17%3%5%3%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who attend religious services…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes23%66%10%1%688
Evolved; due to God's design38%54%7%< 1%918
Evolved; don't know how32%57%11%< 1%130
Always existed in present form41%54%5%< 1%1,023
Don't know44%47%8%1%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes48%24%10%17%1%688
Evolved; due to God's design69%21%6%5%< 1%918
Evolved; don't know how61%18%10%8%3%130
Always existed in present form76%16%4%3%1%1,023
Don't know76%14%2%6%2%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who meditate…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes36%12%11%39%2%688
Evolved; due to God's design42%8%8%41%1%918
Evolved; don't know how39%13%8%36%4%130
Always existed in present form40%11%6%40%2%1,023
Don't know44%5%14%30%7%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes53%18%16%13%1%688
Evolved; due to God's design64%17%13%5%1%918
Evolved; don't know how63%22%10%4%1%130
Always existed in present form64%17%12%6%< 1%1,023
Don't know59%7%17%13%4%124
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes47%15%16%21%1%688
Evolved; due to God's design46%17%18%17%1%918
Evolved; don't know how51%19%20%10%1%130
Always existed in present form36%18%16%28%2%1,023
Don't know50%9%17%21%3%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about human evolutionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%16%47%17%2%688
Evolved; due to God's design37%11%45%5%2%918
Evolved; don't know how28%20%40%6%7%130
Always existed in present form50%6%38%5%1%1,023
Don't know47%8%32%4%10%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say…

Views about human evolutionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%72%1%1%688
Evolved; due to God's design35%64%1%< 1%918
Evolved; don't know how18%80%1%1%130
Always existed in present form44%55%1%< 1%1,023
Don't know35%54%6%5%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who read scripture…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%20%28%34%1%688
Evolved; due to God's design33%17%26%23%< 1%918
Evolved; don't know how23%18%29%30%< 1%130
Always existed in present form44%18%23%14%1%1,023
Don't know45%14%17%23%2%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

Views about human evolutionWord 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
Evolved; due to natural processes20%28%3%42%8%688
Evolved; due to God's design26%50%2%17%6%918
Evolved; don't know how18%27%4%25%26%130
Always existed in present form51%33%3%9%4%1,023
Don't know38%25%8%15%14%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes71%23%7%688
Evolved; due to God's design90%6%4%918
Evolved; don't know how72%19%9%130
Always existed in present form88%7%5%1,023
Don't know75%7%18%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes54%40%6%688
Evolved; due to God's design71%22%7%918
Evolved; don't know how52%37%11%130
Always existed in present form76%17%7%1,023
Don't know59%23%18%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%16%56%688
Evolved; due to God's design41%14%45%918
Evolved; don't know how35%27%38%130
Always existed in present form51%17%32%1,023
Don't know36%38%26%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%43%28%4%688
Evolved; due to God's design38%39%18%4%918
Evolved; don't know how30%38%17%15%130
Always existed in present form53%29%14%4%1,023
Don't know38%28%14%20%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes42%52%3%3%688
Evolved; due to God's design53%42%3%3%918
Evolved; don't know how49%28%7%16%130
Always existed in present form57%40%2%2%1,023
Don't know44%38%7%10%124
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Views about human evolutionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes39%57%3%2%688
Evolved; due to God's design44%52%4%1%918
Evolved; don't know how33%46%12%9%130
Always existed in present form52%43%4%1%1,023
Don't know49%39%6%6%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes69%27%4%688
Evolved; due to God's design56%42%3%918
Evolved; don't know how47%44%9%130
Always existed in present form38%59%3%1,023
Don't know30%58%13%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes77%17%3%3%688
Evolved; due to God's design68%25%4%3%918
Evolved; don't know how58%21%11%10%130
Always existed in present form42%49%4%5%1,023
Don't know34%38%11%18%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes68%26%6%688
Evolved; due to God's design57%36%7%918
Evolved; don't know how48%37%15%130
Always existed in present form33%59%9%1,023
Don't know27%53%20%124
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say…

Views about human evolutionStricter 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
Evolved; due to natural processes27%69%3%1%688
Evolved; due to God's design38%59%1%1%918
Evolved; don't know how27%60%5%8%130
Always existed in present form49%47%1%3%1,023
Don't know39%44%8%9%124
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.