Views about human evolution among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by importance of religion (2014) Switch to: Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by views about human evolution

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important16%36%4%41%3%423
Somewhat important38%35%4%19%5%226
Not too important79%9%5%6%1%126
Not at all important89%5%2%4%< 1%135
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