Religious composition of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201423%34%28%15%1,950
200724%39%23%15%1,407
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201415%13%28%32%11%1%1,950
2007< 1%19%29%34%14%3%1,407
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201454%46%1,972
200753%47%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201472%9%4%12%3%1,949
200767%14%2%15%2%1,413
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201413%8%79%1,953
200713%7%80%1,416
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201431%20%27%21%1,772
200735%23%27%14%1,224
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201441%34%16%9%1,969
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201453%6%12%5%23%1,971
200754%7%11%7%21%1,420
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201431%69%1,968
200741%59%1,419
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201472%19%3%< 1%5%2%1,972
200780%14%2%< 1%2%2%1,422
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201461%25%8%6%1%1,972
200763%25%8%3%< 1%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201445%33%22%< 1%1,972
200746%35%19%< 1%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201460%19%6%15%< 1%1,972
200763%18%6%13%< 1%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201429%13%9%48%1%1,972
200728%15%8%49%< 1%1,422
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201438%11%4%45%1%1,972
200741%12%4%42%1%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201458%21%9%11%1%1,972
200750%27%11%12%1%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201441%8%44%6%2%1,972
200732%8%53%5%2%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201443%55%1%1%1,972
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201441%15%9%35%< 1%1,972
200740%16%8%36%< 1%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
201437%31%3%24%5%1,972
200742%30%3%19%7%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201482%12%6%1,972
200780%12%7%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201469%22%8%1,972
200766%25%9%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201461%14%25%1,972
200750%12%38%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201455%29%11%4%1,972
200750%32%14%4%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201471%26%1%2%1,972
200752%44%2%3%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201464%32%3%1%1,972
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201441%57%2%1,972
200743%53%4%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201451%43%4%3%1,972
200743%48%5%4%1,422
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201440%53%7%1,972
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 human evolution among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
201424%26%2%44%4%1,972
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.