Frequency of meditation among republicans and Republican leaners

% of republicans and Republican leaners who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%8%3%47%2%13,731
200739%6%4%49%2%13,366
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of meditation among republicans and Republican leaners by religious group

% of republicans and Republican leaners who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic38%8%4%49%1%2,926
Evangelical Protestant49%6%3%41%2%5,056
Historically Black Protestant57%6%2%33%1%175
Jewish29%7%6%55%3%200
Mainline Protestant34%9%4%51%1%2,750
Mormon62%10%1%26%1%481
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")21%10%4%65%1%1,734
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are ages…

Frequency of meditation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week14%29%30%28%5,754
Once or twice a month22%33%26%19%1,003
Several times a year19%32%27%21%489
Seldom/never24%37%26%13%6,024
Don't know9%23%26%42%233
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week8%10%24%37%19%2%5,754
Once or twice a month14%15%26%31%13%1%1,003
Several times a year11%12%28%32%15%2%489
Seldom/never15%14%31%31%8%1%6,024
Don't know7%6%19%37%28%3%233
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week49%51%5,860
Once or twice a month55%45%1,016
Several times a year58%42%498
Seldom/never55%45%6,107
Don't know61%39%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week80%4%2%11%3%5,777
Once or twice a month79%4%5%10%2%1,004
Several times a year83%2%4%9%2%493
Seldom/never86%2%2%7%2%6,042
Don't know87%2%1%9%1%241
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week10%8%82%5,805
Once or twice a month11%9%79%1,010
Several times a year10%9%81%495
Seldom/never7%9%84%6,069
Don't know15%7%78%245
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 week29%21%30%20%5,088
Once or twice a month26%22%29%23%928
Several times a year22%18%33%27%441
Seldom/never21%21%33%25%5,409
Don't know37%14%34%14%161
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who have completed…

Frequency of meditationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week37%34%19%11%5,834
Once or twice a month38%34%18%10%1,014
Several times a year34%30%23%13%497
Seldom/never40%33%18%9%6,087
Don't know40%32%16%11%248
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week60%4%12%9%15%5,833
Once or twice a month54%7%10%5%25%1,015
Several times a year61%7%8%5%19%495
Seldom/never57%6%10%4%23%6,098
Don't know56%2%11%15%16%246
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week26%74%5,841
Once or twice a month27%73%1,013
Several times a year28%72%498
Seldom/never33%67%6,085
Don't know15%85%248
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 week85%11%2%1%1%1%5,860
Once or twice a month66%24%4%1%4%1%1,016
Several times a year65%26%4%1%3%1%498
Seldom/never64%21%5%< 1%7%2%6,107
Don't know82%11%2%1%3%1%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week79%14%3%3%< 1%5,860
Once or twice a month55%28%12%5%1%1,016
Several times a year52%31%11%6%1%498
Seldom/never48%30%13%9%< 1%6,107
Don't know80%12%2%3%2%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 week61%24%14%< 1%5,860
Once or twice a month37%40%23%< 1%1,016
Several times a year35%44%21%< 1%498
Seldom/never31%37%31%< 1%6,107
Don't know64%21%12%3%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week82%10%2%5%< 1%5,860
Once or twice a month52%23%9%15%1%1,016
Several times a year52%23%10%15%< 1%498
Seldom/never48%19%7%25%1%6,107
Don't know78%8%1%5%7%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 week46%11%9%33%1%5,860
Once or twice a month23%14%11%52%< 1%1,016
Several times a year15%10%19%56%< 1%498
Seldom/never18%9%8%65%< 1%6,107
Don't know42%8%10%34%6%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 week81%10%4%4%1%5,860
Once or twice a month54%25%9%10%1%1,016
Several times a year49%19%23%10%< 1%498
Seldom/never48%17%12%22%1%6,107
Don't know65%9%5%13%8%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 week59%15%9%16%1%5,860
Once or twice a month41%24%14%20%1%1,016
Several times a year32%22%27%19%< 1%498
Seldom/never33%17%16%34%1%6,107
Don't know43%10%8%24%14%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%7%29%4%2%5,860
Once or twice a month38%11%42%7%2%1,016
Several times a year32%9%50%6%3%498
Seldom/never34%8%50%7%1%6,107
Don't know54%6%28%3%10%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 week54%43%1%1%5,860
Once or twice a month45%53%1%1%1,016
Several times a year45%54%< 1%1%498
Seldom/never42%56%1%1%6,107
Don't know55%39%3%3%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 week65%9%6%20%1%5,860
Once or twice a month31%19%12%37%< 1%1,016
Several times a year22%11%24%42%< 1%498
Seldom/never27%11%8%54%< 1%6,107
Don't know58%10%4%19%9%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 week46%31%3%15%5%5,860
Once or twice a month30%33%2%28%6%1,016
Several times a year27%39%3%26%6%498
Seldom/never29%35%3%28%5%6,107
Don't know52%21%10%10%7%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week83%10%7%5,860
Once or twice a month79%16%5%1,016
Several times a year78%16%6%498
Seldom/never78%16%7%6,107
Don't know74%9%17%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week73%20%8%5,860
Once or twice a month66%27%7%1,016
Several times a year61%27%11%498
Seldom/never66%27%7%6,107
Don't know64%16%20%250
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

Political ideology among republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week67%23%7%2%5,860
Once or twice a month56%33%9%2%1,016
Several times a year51%42%5%1%498
Seldom/never58%32%8%2%6,107
Don't know70%12%5%12%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week78%18%2%2%5,860
Once or twice a month73%24%2%1%1,016
Several times a year80%17%1%3%498
Seldom/never78%19%1%1%6,107
Don't know76%17%3%4%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 week67%28%4%2%5,860
Once or twice a month67%29%3%1%1,016
Several times a year69%25%4%2%498
Seldom/never71%25%3%1%6,107
Don't know68%17%3%12%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%66%4%5,860
Once or twice a month44%53%3%1,016
Several times a year48%50%2%498
Seldom/never44%53%3%6,107
Don't know23%64%13%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week38%54%4%3%5,860
Once or twice a month57%36%3%3%1,016
Several times a year57%35%5%3%498
Seldom/never55%38%4%3%6,107
Don't know24%59%9%7%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week29%65%7%5,860
Once or twice a month46%47%7%1,016
Several times a year40%53%7%498
Seldom/never44%49%7%6,107
Don't know14%70%16%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners 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 week56%38%3%3%5,860
Once or twice a month52%45%2%1%1,016
Several times a year54%41%2%3%498
Seldom/never56%40%2%2%6,107
Don't know66%20%4%9%250
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 republicans and Republican leaners by frequency of meditation

% of republicans and Republican leaners who say humans…

Frequency of meditationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week14%26%3%53%5%5,860
Once or twice a month27%30%4%35%3%1,016
Several times a year31%26%4%35%5%498
Seldom/never29%27%3%38%3%6,107
Don't know7%14%8%54%17%250
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.