DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201438%37%17%8%1,749
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Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201424%23%28%20%5%< 1%1,749
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Gender composition among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201465%35%1,768
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Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201474%5%6%12%4%1,737
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Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201411%13%76%1,747
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Income distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201424%21%32%23%1,612
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Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201438%36%17%9%1,763
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Marital status among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201440%12%10%2%37%1,763
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Parent of children under 18 among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201426%74%1,761
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201418%22%15%1%38%6%1,768
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
20144%19%29%47%< 1%1,768
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Attendance at religious services among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20141%20%79%< 1%1,768
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Frequency of prayer among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201411%8%6%75%< 1%1,768
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20142%2%2%94%< 1%1,768
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201420%9%4%65%2%1,768
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201434%15%11%39%1%1,768
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201444%15%13%27%< 1%1,768
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20143%15%66%16%1%1,768
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201424%75%1%< 1%1,768
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Frequency of reading scripture among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20143%3%5%89%< 1%1,768
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201429%61%10%1,768
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Belief in Hell among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201420%72%8%1,768
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201445%23%32%1,768
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201427%44%22%7%1,768
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Views about size of government among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201473%24%1%2%1,768
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Views about abortion among the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201476%21%3%1,768
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201483%13%3%2%1,768
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201477%16%6%1,768
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201441%55%2%1%1,768
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 the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God

% of the Unaffiliated adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201471%12%4%11%2%1,768
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