Party affiliation among adults who say religion is very important
% of adults who say religion is very important who identify as…
| Survey year | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 18,725. 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 | 43% | 18% | 39% | 18,725 |
| 2007 | 40% | 17% | 43% | 20,547 |
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Party affiliation among adults who say religion is very important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is very important who identify as…
| Religious tradition | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | 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 | 38% | 20% | 43% | 4,220 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 58% | 16% | 26% | 6,904 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 10% | 9% | 81% | 1,641 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 7% | 78% | 15% | 224 |
| Jewish | 38% | 14% | 47% | 279 |
| Mainline Protestant | 47% | 15% | 39% | 3,317 |
| Mormon | 74% | 11% | 15% | 559 |
| Muslim | 16% | 25% | 60% | 154 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 24% | 28% | 48% | 826 |
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who are ages…
| Party affiliation | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,499. 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. | |||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 16% | 31% | 30% | 23% | 8,499 |
| No lean | 19% | 39% | 25% | 17% | 2,768 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 16% | 32% | 30% | 22% | 7,005 |
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Generational cohort among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who are…
| Party affiliation | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,499. 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. | |||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 10% | 11% | 26% | 36% | 16% | 2% | 8,499 |
| No lean | 11% | 15% | 32% | 30% | 11% | 1% | 2,768 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 9% | 12% | 27% | 35% | 15% | 2% | 7,005 |
Gender composition among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who are…
| Party affiliation | Men | Women | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | |||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 47% | 53% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 41% | 59% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 38% | 62% | 7,131 |
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who identify as…
| Party affiliation | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,556. 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. | ||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 83% | 4% | 2% | 9% | 3% | 8,556 |
| No lean | 51% | 12% | 4% | 28% | 6% | 2,832 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 41% | 32% | 3% | 19% | 4% | 7,054 |
Immigrant status among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who are…
| Party affiliation | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,604. 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. | ||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 9% | 7% | 84% | 8,604 |
| No lean | 30% | 8% | 63% | 2,828 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 18% | 9% | 72% | 7,033 |
Income distribution among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who have a household income of…
| Party affiliation | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 7,478. 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. | |||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 27% | 21% | 32% | 21% | 7,478 |
| No lean | 53% | 20% | 18% | 9% | 2,146 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 46% | 21% | 21% | 12% | 6,316 |
Educational distribution among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who have completed…
| Party affiliation | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,633. 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. | |||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 38% | 34% | 19% | 10% | 8,633 |
| No lean | 55% | 28% | 10% | 6% | 2,871 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 47% | 30% | 12% | 10% | 7,107 |
Marital status among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who are…
| Party affiliation | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,641. 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. | ||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 63% | 3% | 10% | 7% | 16% | 8,641 |
| No lean | 50% | 6% | 15% | 8% | 20% | 2,889 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 43% | 6% | 17% | 10% | 24% | 7,101 |
Parent of children under 18 among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who are…
| Party affiliation | Parents | Non-parents | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,637. 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. | |||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 30% | 70% | 8,637 |
| No lean | 35% | 65% | 2,897 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 30% | 70% | 7,114 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who say they…
| Party affiliation | 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 = 8,665. 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. | |||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 92% | 6% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 83% | 13% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 84% | 13% | 1% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | 7,131 |
Attendance at religious services among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who attend religious services…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | |||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 66% | 25% | 9% | < 1% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 56% | 29% | 14% | 1% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 55% | 32% | 13% | 1% | 7,131 |
Frequency of prayer among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who pray…
| Party affiliation | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | ||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 85% | 12% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 79% | 12% | 3% | 4% | 2% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 79% | 14% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 7,131 |
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who attend prayer group…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | ||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 45% | 13% | 11% | 31% | 1% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 43% | 11% | 9% | 36% | 2% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 38% | 14% | 10% | 38% | 1% | 7,131 |
Frequency of meditation among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who meditate…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | ||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 51% | 7% | 3% | 37% | 2% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 55% | 7% | 3% | 32% | 4% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 55% | 9% | 4% | 31% | 2% | 7,131 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | ||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 79% | 11% | 5% | 4% | 1% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 76% | 10% | 5% | 7% | 3% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 74% | 12% | 6% | 7% | 1% | 7,131 |
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | ||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 49% | 17% | 11% | 21% | 2% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 53% | 11% | 10% | 23% | 3% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 48% | 15% | 11% | 24% | 2% | 7,131 |
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Party affiliation | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | ||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 64% | 5% | 26% | 3% | 2% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 52% | 6% | 33% | 4% | 5% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 46% | 8% | 38% | 6% | 3% | 7,131 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who say…
| Party affiliation | 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 = 8,665. 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. | |||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 57% | 41% | 2% | 1% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 36% | 59% | 3% | 2% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 29% | 69% | 1% | 2% | 7,131 |
Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who read scripture…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | ||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 63% | 12% | 7% | 17% | 1% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 58% | 10% | 7% | 23% | 2% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 53% | 14% | 9% | 24% | 1% | 7,131 |
Interpreting scripture among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who say the holy scripture is…
| Party affiliation | 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 = 8,665. 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. | ||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 51% | 34% | 4% | 6% | 4% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 48% | 25% | 6% | 11% | 9% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 47% | 30% | 3% | 14% | 7% | 7,131 |
Belief in Heaven among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who …in heaven
| Party affiliation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | ||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 89% | 5% | 6% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 83% | 9% | 8% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 88% | 7% | 5% | 7,131 |
Belief in Hell among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who …in hell
| Party affiliation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | ||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 80% | 13% | 7% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 66% | 25% | 10% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 72% | 20% | 8% | 7,131 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Political ideology among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who are…
| Party affiliation | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | |||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 71% | 22% | 6% | 2% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 31% | 29% | 16% | 24% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 29% | 38% | 29% | 4% | 7,131 |
Views about size of government among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who would rather have…
| Party affiliation | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | |||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 78% | 19% | 1% | 2% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 41% | 47% | 5% | 8% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 30% | 62% | 4% | 4% | 7,131 |
Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who say government aid to the poor…
| Party affiliation | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | |||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 69% | 26% | 3% | 2% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 41% | 48% | 6% | 5% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 28% | 66% | 4% | 2% | 7,131 |
Views about abortion among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who say abortion should be…
| Party affiliation | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | ||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 24% | 73% | 3% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 33% | 59% | 8% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 52% | 42% | 5% | 7,131 |
Views about homosexuality among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who say homosexuality…
| Party affiliation | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | |||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 34% | 58% | 4% | 3% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 44% | 41% | 7% | 7% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 59% | 34% | 4% | 4% | 7,131 |
Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who …same-sex marriage
| Party affiliation | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 8,665. 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. | ||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 24% | 69% | 6% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 34% | 50% | 15% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 49% | 44% | 8% | 7,131 |
Views about environmental regulation among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who say…
| Party affiliation | 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 = 8,665. 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. | |||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 58% | 37% | 2% | 3% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 37% | 51% | 5% | 7% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 30% | 64% | 2% | 4% | 7,131 |
Views about human evolution among adults who say religion is very important by political party
% of adults who say religion is very important who say humans…
| Party affiliation | 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 = 8,665. 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. | ||||||
| Republican/lean Rep. | 8% | 27% | 2% | 58% | 5% | 8,665 |
| No lean | 15% | 25% | 4% | 47% | 9% | 2,929 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 20% | 32% | 4% | 40% | 5% | 7,131 |
