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

% of adults in the Northeast 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 important17%29%4%46%5%2,921
Somewhat important43%27%6%22%2%1,765
Not too important70%12%5%11%2%866
Not at all important78%8%3%9%3%913
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