Views about human evolution among adults who read scripture at least once a week

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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
201412%26%3%54%6%12,336
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.

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Views about human evolution among adults who read scripture at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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
Catholic20%31%4%39%6%1,810
Evangelical Protestant6%21%2%66%5%5,525
Historically Black Protestant13%28%3%50%6%1,189
Jehovah's Witness5%13%< 1%77%6%216
Jewish21%34%3%37%5%121
Mainline Protestant13%33%4%45%6%1,894
Mormon5%27%2%59%8%513
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")23%30%6%37%4%606
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%33%23%17%1,370
Evolved; due to God's design19%35%30%16%3,171
Evolved; don't know how13%30%26%30%356
Always existed in present form15%33%30%22%6,428
Don't know9%27%24%41%711
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes16%17%27%27%12%2%1,370
Evolved; due to God's design11%14%29%34%11%1%3,171
Evolved; don't know how9%10%24%33%21%3%356
Always existed in present form9%11%29%36%15%2%6,428
Don't know5%8%23%30%29%5%711
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes42%58%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design43%57%3,228
Evolved; don't know how47%53%365
Always existed in present form40%60%6,599
Don't know42%58%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes45%22%5%24%5%1,376
Evolved; due to God's design58%19%2%16%5%3,184
Evolved; don't know how59%18%2%17%4%357
Always existed in present form64%17%2%14%4%6,494
Don't know59%15%2%19%5%716
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes23%12%66%1,373
Evolved; due to God's design15%8%77%3,191
Evolved; don't know how16%8%76%362
Always existed in present form13%7%80%6,519
Don't know17%9%74%721
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 processes49%18%20%13%1,235
Evolved; due to God's design39%21%25%15%2,850
Evolved; don't know how36%20%23%21%293
Always existed in present form38%23%27%13%5,648
Don't know51%17%21%11%547
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes47%29%14%11%1,390
Evolved; due to God's design36%36%16%12%3,212
Evolved; don't know how44%23%16%17%364
Always existed in present form44%34%15%7%6,562
Don't know56%25%14%6%734
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes39%9%16%8%28%1,388
Evolved; due to God's design50%6%15%7%22%3,212
Evolved; don't know how57%3%8%12%20%364
Always existed in present form57%3%14%9%18%6,564
Don't know51%3%14%18%14%735
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes31%69%1,393
Evolved; due to God's design33%67%3,218
Evolved; don't know how22%78%360
Always existed in present form31%69%6,567
Don't know25%75%741
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 processes71%19%3%1%4%2%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design88%10%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,228
Evolved; don't know how80%14%1%2%1%2%365
Always existed in present form94%5%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%6,599
Don't know89%7%1%2%< 1%1%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes72%21%4%3%< 1%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design87%11%1%1%< 1%3,228
Evolved; don't know how81%13%3%1%1%365
Always existed in present form92%6%1%1%1%6,599
Don't know89%7%< 1%1%3%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 processes55%30%15%< 1%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design63%27%9%< 1%3,228
Evolved; don't know how61%24%13%2%365
Always existed in present form77%17%6%< 1%6,599
Don't know70%16%13%1%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes78%14%2%6%< 1%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design88%10%1%1%< 1%3,228
Evolved; don't know how84%12%1%3%1%365
Always existed in present form92%6%1%1%1%6,599
Don't know91%5%< 1%2%2%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who attend prayer group…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes43%17%8%31%< 1%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design50%14%9%26%1%3,228
Evolved; don't know how48%11%8%33%< 1%365
Always existed in present form63%13%7%16%1%6,599
Don't know55%10%8%24%3%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 processes63%8%2%26%1%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design63%8%2%27%1%3,228
Evolved; don't know how66%8%2%19%5%365
Always existed in present form64%5%2%26%2%6,599
Don't know66%3%2%22%6%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 processes75%12%5%7%1%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design82%11%4%3%1%3,228
Evolved; don't know how78%9%4%4%5%365
Always existed in present form86%8%2%3%1%6,599
Don't know82%7%3%4%3%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 processes56%15%9%19%1%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design56%16%9%18%1%3,228
Evolved; don't know how63%13%6%14%4%365
Always existed in present form54%15%8%20%2%6,599
Don't know55%10%7%20%7%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 processes35%14%40%9%1%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design55%8%31%3%3%3,228
Evolved; don't know how43%10%31%5%11%365
Always existed in present form73%3%20%2%2%6,599
Don't know56%5%27%3%10%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 processes28%69%1%1%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design38%60%1%1%3,228
Evolved; don't know how27%65%4%4%365
Always existed in present form57%41%2%1%6,599
Don't know38%50%5%7%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 processes42%27%2%23%6%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design41%39%3%10%6%3,228
Evolved; don't know how34%25%8%14%19%365
Always existed in present form65%24%5%4%3%6,599
Don't know51%23%12%4%10%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes79%15%6%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design91%5%4%3,228
Evolved; don't know how78%10%12%365
Always existed in present form87%6%7%6,599
Don't know84%5%11%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes64%29%7%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design75%18%6%3,228
Evolved; don't know how58%23%19%365
Always existed in present form80%13%7%6,599
Don't know68%17%15%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%20%56%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design40%17%43%3,228
Evolved; don't know how28%22%50%365
Always existed in present form53%17%29%6,599
Don't know41%27%33%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes33%34%28%6%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design41%35%19%5%3,228
Evolved; don't know how34%35%22%10%365
Always existed in present form60%23%11%7%6,599
Don't know48%22%13%17%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes38%56%3%3%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design52%43%3%3%3,228
Evolved; don't know how44%38%6%13%365
Always existed in present form61%34%3%3%6,599
Don't know48%34%7%11%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 processes38%57%3%1%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design43%51%4%1%3,228
Evolved; don't know how33%54%7%6%365
Always existed in present form54%40%4%2%6,599
Don't know40%37%11%12%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes51%46%3%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design44%53%4%3,228
Evolved; don't know how40%51%9%365
Always existed in present form24%72%4%6,599
Don't know20%64%16%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes65%29%4%3%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design53%39%4%4%3,228
Evolved; don't know how47%35%9%9%365
Always existed in present form27%65%5%4%6,599
Don't know26%51%11%11%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes54%40%7%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design42%50%8%3,228
Evolved; don't know how38%46%17%365
Always existed in present form19%74%7%6,599
Don't know17%64%19%750
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 read scripture at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week 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 processes39%58%1%2%1,394
Evolved; due to God's design37%59%1%2%3,228
Evolved; don't know how31%52%8%9%365
Always existed in present form50%44%3%3%6,599
Don't know39%33%9%20%750
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.