Marital status among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by religious group

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Catholic50%9%14%8%18%1,538
Evangelical Protestant60%3%14%9%13%4,738
Historically Black Protestant32%5%20%10%33%1,090
Jehovah's Witness47%4%17%10%23%106
Mainline Protestant52%5%15%13%16%1,258
Mormon65%4%7%7%17%209
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")31%11%16%5%38%544
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%37%35%21%4,976
Living with a partner29%46%18%7%383
Divorced/separated4%35%43%18%1,458
Widowed< 1%6%22%72%1,210
Never married46%35%15%4%1,545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%9%32%41%14%1%4,976
Living with a partner15%26%34%21%4%< 1%383
Divorced/separated1%6%32%50%11%< 1%1,458
Widowed< 1%1%6%29%53%12%1,210
Never married34%21%26%17%2%< 1%1,545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married45%55%5,092
Living with a partner40%60%388
Divorced/separated39%61%1,490
Widowed22%78%1,234
Never married50%50%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married66%12%3%17%3%5,029
Living with a partner35%20%2%40%4%388
Divorced/separated50%25%1%20%4%1,477
Widowed67%20%1%10%2%1,219
Never married37%35%3%20%5%1,544
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married18%6%76%5,033
Living with a partner31%10%59%378
Divorced/separated17%8%75%1,457
Widowed8%9%83%1,211
Never married17%10%73%1,525
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married30%24%31%16%4,332
Living with a partner67%20%9%4%354
Divorced/separated63%21%12%3%1,304
Widowed69%18%9%3%998
Never married61%19%15%6%1,325
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married50%30%13%7%5,062
Living with a partner67%26%6%2%381
Divorced/separated58%30%9%3%1,481
Widowed69%23%6%3%1,228
Never married60%29%8%3%1,552
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married38%62%5,069
Living with a partner50%50%388
Divorced/separated26%74%1,487
Widowed8%92%1,232
Never married21%79%1,563
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say they…

Marital statusBelieve 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
Married91%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%5,092
Living with a partner75%23%1%1%< 1%< 1%388
Divorced/separated88%10%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,490
Widowed89%8%1%2%< 1%< 1%1,234
Never married85%11%3%1%< 1%< 1%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married89%10%1%< 1%< 1%5,092
Living with a partner71%23%3%2%< 1%388
Divorced/separated84%13%1%1%< 1%1,490
Widowed90%8%1%1%1%1,234
Never married76%17%4%3%< 1%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married68%24%8%< 1%5,092
Living with a partner39%41%18%1%388
Divorced/separated50%32%17%< 1%1,490
Widowed62%21%16%1%1,234
Never married52%31%16%< 1%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married84%10%2%3%1%5,092
Living with a partner70%17%6%7%1%388
Divorced/separated80%13%2%5%1%1,490
Widowed85%9%2%3%1%1,234
Never married69%18%4%8%< 1%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married51%13%9%26%< 1%5,092
Living with a partner32%15%14%39%< 1%388
Divorced/separated44%13%7%35%1%1,490
Widowed47%10%9%30%3%1,234
Never married38%14%11%36%< 1%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married54%6%3%35%2%5,092
Living with a partner47%9%4%38%2%388
Divorced/separated55%6%3%34%2%1,490
Widowed68%6%2%19%4%1,234
Never married43%9%4%42%2%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married79%10%5%5%1%5,092
Living with a partner68%13%6%12%1%388
Divorced/separated75%12%5%8%< 1%1,490
Widowed80%6%4%7%2%1,234
Never married66%13%9%10%1%1,564
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married46%14%11%27%2%5,092
Living with a partner47%14%10%27%1%388
Divorced/separated49%13%8%27%2%1,490
Widowed48%11%11%26%4%1,234
Never married43%16%12%27%2%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married66%3%26%3%1%5,092
Living with a partner41%7%43%8%2%388
Divorced/separated56%5%32%5%2%1,490
Widowed59%4%31%3%3%1,234
Never married51%6%34%8%2%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married55%43%1%1%5,092
Living with a partner28%71%1%1%388
Divorced/separated37%60%1%1%1,490
Widowed36%59%2%4%1,234
Never married34%63%2%2%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married67%10%6%16%1%5,092
Living with a partner47%14%9%28%1%388
Divorced/separated61%12%5%20%1%1,490
Widowed68%8%6%16%2%1,234
Never married54%13%8%25%1%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married90%5%5%5,092
Living with a partner91%6%4%388
Divorced/separated92%4%4%1,490
Widowed94%3%3%1,234
Never married92%5%3%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …in hell

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married83%11%6%5,092
Living with a partner77%15%8%388
Divorced/separated81%13%6%1,490
Widowed81%11%8%1,234
Never married83%13%5%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married53%18%29%5,092
Living with a partner26%29%45%388
Divorced/separated34%20%46%1,490
Widowed36%16%47%1,234
Never married36%17%47%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married60%22%11%6%5,092
Living with a partner39%31%23%7%388
Divorced/separated47%27%19%7%1,490
Widowed49%29%13%9%1,234
Never married44%27%20%9%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married60%34%2%3%5,092
Living with a partner32%64%1%4%388
Divorced/separated39%56%2%3%1,490
Widowed47%44%3%6%1,234
Never married33%63%2%2%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married58%37%3%2%5,092
Living with a partner36%58%4%2%388
Divorced/separated42%51%5%2%1,490
Widowed43%48%5%5%1,234
Never married42%53%3%2%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married27%69%4%5,092
Living with a partner40%55%5%388
Divorced/separated37%59%4%1,490
Widowed31%61%8%1,234
Never married36%59%5%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married30%62%4%4%5,092
Living with a partner61%30%5%4%388
Divorced/separated43%50%4%3%1,490
Widowed28%62%4%6%1,234
Never married48%44%4%5%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married20%73%8%5,092
Living with a partner51%41%8%388
Divorced/separated29%63%7%1,490
Widowed18%71%11%1,234
Never married38%54%8%1,564
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say…

Marital statusStricter 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
Married53%42%2%3%5,092
Living with a partner46%51%1%2%388
Divorced/separated43%50%2%5%1,490
Widowed42%44%3%10%1,234
Never married45%48%2%4%1,564
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by marital status

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say humans…

Marital statusEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Married9%21%2%63%5%5,092
Living with a partner26%27%1%42%4%388
Divorced/separated13%25%2%55%5%1,490
Widowed10%15%4%60%11%1,234
Never married17%25%2%52%4%1,564
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