Views about size of government among adults who say religion is not at all important
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who would rather have…
| Survey year | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 3,966. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 47% | 46% | 4% | 4% | 3,966 |
| 2007 | 44% | 45% | 5% | 6% | 2,468 |
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Views about size of government among adults who say religion is not at all important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who would rather have…
| Religious tradition | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 0. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Catholic | 45% | 49% | 2% | 5% | 160 |
| Mainline Protestant | 59% | 36% | 3% | 2% | 136 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 46% | 47% | 4% | 4% | 3,232 |
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are ages…
| Views about size of government | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,765. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 30% | 38% | 20% | 12% | 1,765 |
| Bigger government; more services | 36% | 34% | 18% | 12% | 1,825 |
| Depends | 19% | 39% | 21% | 20% | 156 |
| Don't know | 23% | 43% | 18% | 16% | 158 |
Generational cohort among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
| Views about size of government | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,765. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 19% | 19% | 29% | 24% | 7% | 1% | 1,765 |
| Bigger government; more services | 24% | 20% | 27% | 22% | 7% | 1% | 1,825 |
| Depends | 10% | 20% | 29% | 27% | 14% | < 1% | 156 |
| Don't know | 8% | 25% | 33% | 22% | 10% | 1% | 158 |
Gender composition among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
| Views about size of government | Men | Women | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 68% | 32% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 58% | 42% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 68% | 32% | 158 |
| Don't know | 55% | 45% | 162 |
Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who identify as…
| Views about size of government | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,762. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 80% | 3% | 4% | 9% | 3% | 1,762 |
| Bigger government; more services | 73% | 6% | 6% | 12% | 3% | 1,827 |
| Depends | 75% | 4% | 6% | 7% | 9% | 156 |
| Don't know | 79% | 4% | 1% | 11% | 5% | 157 |
Immigrant status among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
| Views about size of government | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,774. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 9% | 13% | 77% | 1,774 |
| Bigger government; more services | 15% | 13% | 71% | 1,827 |
| Depends | 6% | 9% | 85% | 154 |
| Don't know | 12% | 12% | 76% | 161 |
Income distribution among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who have a household income of…
| Views about size of government | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,617. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 25% | 19% | 30% | 26% | 1,617 |
| Bigger government; more services | 28% | 18% | 28% | 27% | 1,698 |
| Depends | 29% | 16% | 31% | 24% | 138 |
| Don't know | 34% | 18% | 20% | 29% | 136 |
Educational distribution among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who have completed…
| Views about size of government | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,787. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 36% | 33% | 19% | 13% | 1,787 |
| Bigger government; more services | 27% | 29% | 25% | 18% | 1,845 |
| Depends | 30% | 35% | 19% | 16% | 158 |
| Don't know | 36% | 33% | 21% | 10% | 160 |
Marital status among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
| Views about size of government | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,788. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 40% | 11% | 11% | 3% | 36% | 1,788 |
| Bigger government; more services | 36% | 12% | 12% | 3% | 37% | 1,842 |
| Depends | 46% | 10% | 11% | 7% | 26% | 158 |
| Don't know | 32% | 19% | 14% | 5% | 30% | 161 |
Parent of children under 18 among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
| Views about size of government | Parents | Non-parents | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,789. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 23% | 77% | 1,789 |
| Bigger government; more services | 22% | 78% | 1,844 |
| Depends | 26% | 74% | 156 |
| Don't know | 19% | 81% | 161 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say they…
| Views about size of government | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 15% | 13% | 11% | 1% | 53% | 7% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 11% | 12% | 10% | < 1% | 61% | 5% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 15% | 10% | 10% | 1% | 52% | 11% | 158 |
| Don't know | 27% | 8% | 8% | < 1% | 39% | 17% | 162 |
Attendance at religious services among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who attend religious services…
| Views about size of government | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 2% | 9% | 89% | < 1% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 2% | 11% | 87% | < 1% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 2% | 8% | 89% | < 1% | 158 |
| Don't know | 3% | 8% | 88% | 1% | 162 |
Frequency of prayer among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who pray…
| Views about size of government | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 10% | 4% | 3% | 83% | < 1% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 7% | 5% | 3% | 85% | < 1% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 11% | 4% | 4% | 80% | 1% | 158 |
| Don't know | 19% | 5% | 7% | 69% | 1% | 162 |
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who attend prayer group…
| Views about size of government | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 2% | 1% | 1% | 96% | < 1% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 2% | 1% | 1% | 96% | < 1% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 3% | < 1% | 1% | 95% | < 1% | 158 |
| Don't know | 9% | 1% | 2% | 87% | 2% | 162 |
Frequency of meditation among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who meditate…
| Views about size of government | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 23% | 8% | 5% | 64% | 1% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 23% | 9% | 5% | 63% | 1% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 37% | 5% | 4% | 52% | 1% | 158 |
| Don't know | 34% | 5% | 3% | 55% | 2% | 162 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Views about size of government | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 35% | 12% | 9% | 42% | 2% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 36% | 16% | 9% | 37% | 2% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 43% | 13% | 9% | 29% | 5% | 158 |
| Don't know | 43% | 7% | 5% | 41% | 3% | 162 |
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Views about size of government | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 46% | 14% | 13% | 27% | 1% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 48% | 16% | 14% | 22% | 1% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 63% | 11% | 9% | 16% | < 1% | 158 |
| Don't know | 49% | 16% | 5% | 29% | 1% | 162 |
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Views about size of government | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 2% | 17% | 60% | 21% | 1% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 2% | 21% | 49% | 26% | 2% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 5% | 19% | 47% | 22% | 6% | 158 |
| Don't know | 1% | 20% | 55% | 15% | 9% | 162 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say…
| Views about size of government | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 22% | 77% | 1% | < 1% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 15% | 84% | < 1% | 1% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 16% | 77% | 5% | 2% | 158 |
| Don't know | 7% | 84% | 4% | 4% | 162 |
Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who read scripture…
| Views about size of government | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 5% | 2% | 3% | 90% | < 1% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 4% | 3% | 3% | 90% | < 1% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 7% | 3% | 4% | 85% | < 1% | 158 |
| Don't know | 7% | 10% | 2% | 78% | 3% | 162 |
Interpreting scripture among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say the holy scripture is…
| Views about size of government | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 2% | 5% | < 1% | 87% | 5% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 4% | 4% | < 1% | 90% | 3% | 1,851 |
| Depends | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 88% | 10% | 158 |
| Don't know | 3% | 5% | 1% | 81% | 10% | 162 |
Belief in Heaven among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …in heaven
| Views about size of government | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 17% | 76% | 8% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 16% | 78% | 6% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 10% | 78% | 12% | 158 |
| Don't know | 24% | 60% | 16% | 162 |
Belief in Hell among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …in hell
| Views about size of government | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 12% | 82% | 7% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 12% | 84% | 4% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 5% | 83% | 11% | 158 |
| Don't know | 14% | 72% | 14% | 162 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who identify as…
| Views about size of government | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 35% | 25% | 40% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 7% | 13% | 79% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 11% | 27% | 62% | 158 |
| Don't know | 6% | 31% | 63% | 162 |
Political ideology among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
| Views about size of government | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 23% | 41% | 28% | 8% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 6% | 23% | 66% | 5% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 11% | 32% | 48% | 9% | 158 |
| Don't know | 5% | 27% | 48% | 20% | 162 |
Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say government aid to the poor…
| Views about size of government | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 53% | 42% | 4% | 2% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 16% | 82% | 2% | 1% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 18% | 61% | 19% | 2% | 158 |
| Don't know | 17% | 59% | 10% | 14% | 162 |
Views about abortion among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say abortion should be…
| Views about size of government | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 81% | 16% | 3% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 84% | 14% | 2% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 77% | 16% | 7% | 158 |
| Don't know | 76% | 14% | 10% | 162 |
Views about homosexuality among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say homosexuality…
| Views about size of government | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 84% | 11% | 3% | 2% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 92% | 6% | 1% | 1% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 87% | 4% | 7% | 2% | 158 |
| Don't know | 82% | 8% | 4% | 6% | 162 |
Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …same-sex marriage
| Views about size of government | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 80% | 15% | 5% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 90% | 7% | 3% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 83% | 8% | 9% | 158 |
| Don't know | 77% | 7% | 16% | 162 |
Views about environmental regulation among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say…
| Views about size of government | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 36% | 60% | 2% | 2% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 11% | 86% | 1% | 1% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 9% | 78% | 4% | 8% | 158 |
| Don't know | 17% | 64% | 5% | 13% | 162 |
Views about human evolution among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about size of government
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say humans…
| Views about size of government | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,795. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Smaller government; fewer services | 75% | 8% | 3% | 11% | 2% | 1,795 |
| Bigger government; more services | 81% | 8% | 2% | 8% | 2% | 1,851 |
| Depends | 76% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 158 |
| Don't know | 58% | 12% | 12% | 7% | 11% | 162 |
