Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201442%9%4%44%1%8,717
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Frequency of meditation among adults who say humans evolved due to God's design by religious group

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic43%8%5%43%1%2,402
Evangelical Protestant44%8%3%44%1%2,111
Historically Black Protestant52%8%3%36%1%595
Jewish31%9%3%57%< 1%126
Mainline Protestant37%10%5%47%1%1,925
Mormon54%13%2%30%1%192
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")34%11%5%50%1%944
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are ages…

Frequency of meditation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week16%33%31%21%3,832
Once or twice a month27%32%26%15%780
Several times a year25%32%27%15%365
Seldom/never27%35%27%11%3,509
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Generational cohort among adults who say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week9%13%27%36%14%1%3,832
Once or twice a month16%17%26%30%11%< 1%780
Several times a year16%14%27%35%8%< 1%365
Seldom/never17%17%28%31%6%1%3,509
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week45%55%3,899
Once or twice a month47%53%789
Several times a year51%49%371
Seldom/never51%49%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week59%16%2%18%5%3,836
Once or twice a month63%15%4%14%4%782
Several times a year66%12%5%15%2%369
Seldom/never72%11%2%11%3%3,533
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week17%9%74%3,857
Once or twice a month13%10%77%782
Several times a year15%11%74%366
Seldom/never9%10%81%3,528
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who have a household income of…

Frequency of meditationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week37%21%25%16%3,431
Once or twice a month31%20%28%20%719
Several times a year30%16%31%24%328
Seldom/never31%22%29%19%3,180
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Educational distribution among adults who say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who have completed…

Frequency of meditationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week36%35%17%12%3,874
Once or twice a month34%34%19%13%787
Several times a year33%33%24%11%371
Seldom/never41%35%15%9%3,556
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Marital status among adults who say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week50%7%16%7%19%3,880
Once or twice a month48%8%11%5%28%786
Several times a year48%13%11%2%26%369
Seldom/never48%8%12%4%28%3,562
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week30%70%3,887
Once or twice a month28%72%788
Several times a year26%74%371
Seldom/never31%69%3,556
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say they…

Frequency of meditationBelieve 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
At least once a week82%15%2%1%1%1%3,899
Once or twice a month67%28%3%< 1%< 1%1%789
Several times a year67%26%4%1%2%< 1%371
Seldom/never71%23%3%< 1%2%1%3,568
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week75%19%3%3%1%3,899
Once or twice a month56%34%8%2%< 1%789
Several times a year49%40%6%5%< 1%371
Seldom/never50%37%9%4%< 1%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who attend religious services…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%33%18%1%3,899
Once or twice a month37%47%17%< 1%789
Several times a year31%50%19%< 1%371
Seldom/never28%43%28%< 1%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week80%13%2%4%1%3,899
Once or twice a month54%25%10%10%1%789
Several times a year47%27%13%12%1%371
Seldom/never50%25%8%17%< 1%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who attend prayer group…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week35%12%10%42%< 1%3,899
Once or twice a month20%18%9%52%< 1%789
Several times a year12%9%21%58%< 1%371
Seldom/never14%9%10%68%< 1%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week79%10%5%5%1%3,899
Once or twice a month58%24%10%7%< 1%789
Several times a year46%17%27%8%2%371
Seldom/never49%19%13%18%1%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week60%15%9%15%1%3,899
Once or twice a month44%25%14%16%1%789
Several times a year36%19%26%19%1%371
Seldom/never35%17%16%31%1%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%11%38%5%3%3,899
Once or twice a month31%14%46%7%2%789
Several times a year32%15%46%7%< 1%371
Seldom/never29%8%55%6%2%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say…

Frequency of meditationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week34%64%1%1%3,899
Once or twice a month30%69%1%< 1%789
Several times a year29%70%< 1%< 1%371
Seldom/never33%65%1%< 1%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who read scripture…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%12%8%25%1%3,899
Once or twice a month31%20%15%34%< 1%789
Several times a year15%15%28%41%1%371
Seldom/never22%12%11%55%< 1%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of meditationWord 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
At least once a week33%37%3%20%8%3,899
Once or twice a month25%39%1%26%8%789
Several times a year18%46%2%27%7%371
Seldom/never23%44%2%25%7%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week86%9%6%3,899
Once or twice a month86%11%3%789
Several times a year82%13%5%371
Seldom/never88%8%4%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week67%25%8%3,899
Once or twice a month66%29%6%789
Several times a year61%30%9%371
Seldom/never70%23%6%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who identify as…

Frequency of meditationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week37%18%45%3,899
Once or twice a month38%13%49%789
Several times a year33%15%52%371
Seldom/never44%17%40%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week38%35%22%5%3,899
Once or twice a month33%38%26%4%789
Several times a year29%46%21%4%371
Seldom/never36%39%19%6%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week52%42%3%3%3,899
Once or twice a month50%45%2%3%789
Several times a year58%37%2%3%371
Seldom/never56%39%2%3%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of meditationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%52%4%2%3,899
Once or twice a month44%54%2%< 1%789
Several times a year46%49%4%1%371
Seldom/never50%45%3%1%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%46%5%3,899
Once or twice a month58%40%3%789
Several times a year59%38%3%371
Seldom/never55%42%3%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week60%32%4%4%3,899
Once or twice a month72%23%3%2%789
Several times a year70%24%3%3%371
Seldom/never69%24%4%2%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%41%9%3,899
Once or twice a month62%32%5%789
Several times a year58%36%6%371
Seldom/never59%34%7%3,568
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 say humans evolved due to God's design by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say humans evolved due to God's design who say…

Frequency of meditationStricter 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
At least once a week36%60%2%2%3,899
Once or twice a month35%62%2%1%789
Several times a year36%60%2%2%371
Seldom/never41%56%2%1%3,568
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.