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
201466%20%5%1%7%2%8,366
200774%17%3%< 1%4%2%10,705
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Belief in God among parents by religious group

% of parents who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve 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
Catholic61%31%5%1%1%1%1,761
Evangelical Protestant88%9%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,175
Historically Black Protestant91%7%1%1%< 1%1%487
Jewish44%27%13%< 1%10%5%184
Mainline Protestant66%28%3%< 1%1%1%1,218
Mormon88%8%2%< 1%< 1%1%242
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")32%25%10%< 1%28%5%1,744
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among parents by belief in God

% of parents who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain16%68%14%2%5,294
Believe in God; fairly certain18%67%15%1%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%72%9%1%392
Do not believe in God13%74%10%2%673
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%65%14%2%154
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Generational cohort among parents by belief in God

% of parents who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain6%23%55%15%1%< 1%5,294
Believe in God; fairly certain6%24%55%15%< 1%< 1%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%23%60%9%1%< 1%392
Do not believe in God5%23%60%11%1%< 1%673
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%29%49%14%< 1%< 1%154
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Gender composition among parents by belief in God

% of parents who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%60%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain46%54%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain54%46%397
Do not believe in God59%41%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God57%43%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain57%16%3%19%4%5,308
Believe in God; fairly certain59%5%4%28%3%1,712
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain62%6%7%24%1%392
Do not believe in God76%2%7%11%4%676
Other/don't know if they believe in God76%7%3%8%5%153
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Immigrant status among parents by belief in God

% of parents who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain18%8%74%5,303
Believe in God; fairly certain28%7%64%1,700
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%7%66%394
Do not believe in God18%11%71%673
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%5%79%154
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%20%28%19%4,948
Believe in God; fairly certain35%15%26%24%1,592
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%19%19%31%366
Do not believe in God18%12%33%37%647
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%14%37%30%142
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%34%18%10%5,352
Believe in God; fairly certain41%29%17%13%1,716
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%24%20%19%395
Do not believe in God25%26%24%24%678
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%33%27%16%157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among parents by belief in God

% of parents who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain66%7%12%2%12%5,361
Believe in God; fairly certain65%13%11%1%10%1,719
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain65%12%9%2%11%396
Do not believe in God73%10%9%1%7%678
Other/don't know if they believe in God70%7%15%< 1%9%155
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

Importance of religion in one's life among parents by belief in God

% of parents who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%20%3%2%< 1%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain31%46%17%6%< 1%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain14%34%35%16%< 1%397
Do not believe in God3%8%21%67%< 1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%22%36%31%1%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%35%14%< 1%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain20%45%35%< 1%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%43%49%< 1%397
Do not believe in God3%15%82%< 1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%32%58%1%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain76%15%4%5%< 1%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain36%27%11%25%< 1%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%14%13%53%< 1%397
Do not believe in God3%2%2%93%< 1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%7%5%74%2%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%14%10%39%< 1%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain11%10%9%69%1%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%6%6%83%< 1%397
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%3%8%83%< 1%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%7%4%44%1%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain30%11%5%52%1%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%12%5%60%< 1%397
Do not believe in God20%9%4%66%1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%6%5%67%3%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain69%15%8%7%1%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain43%19%15%21%1%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain35%18%14%33%< 1%397
Do not believe in God37%13%8%41%1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God39%11%8%33%9%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%17%12%25%1%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain39%18%17%26%1%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%17%18%24%< 1%397
Do not believe in God42%19%15%24%1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God39%25%16%19%< 1%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%7%38%5%2%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain17%13%56%13%1%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%16%56%21%1%397
Do not believe in God1%17%53%28%1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%15%62%13%7%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%57%1%1%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain26%72%1%1%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%77%1%< 1%397
Do not believe in God17%82%1%< 1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%79%2%< 1%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%12%9%26%1%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain16%11%10%63%< 1%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%6%6%81%< 1%397
Do not believe in God1%3%5%90%< 1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%4%4%82%1%158
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among parents by belief in God

% of parents who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%34%3%14%6%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain19%27%1%44%8%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%10%< 1%74%9%397
Do not believe in God1%1%< 1%95%3%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God3%4%1%75%17%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain87%7%6%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain73%19%7%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%46%13%397
Do not believe in God5%92%2%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%49%32%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%19%6%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain54%37%9%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%59%11%397
Do not believe in God4%93%3%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%61%22%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%20%37%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain32%23%45%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%17%55%397
Do not believe in God18%20%61%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%27%47%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%31%17%7%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain28%38%29%5%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%42%36%3%397
Do not believe in God12%33%48%8%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%38%35%11%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%41%3%3%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain43%52%2%3%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%49%3%3%397
Do not believe in God44%49%4%3%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God54%36%5%5%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%45%4%2%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain43%52%3%2%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%60%3%< 1%397
Do not believe in God33%64%3%< 1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God42%51%6%1%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%57%3%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain59%38%3%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain76%21%3%397
Do not believe in God84%12%3%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God77%18%5%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%40%5%4%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain79%16%3%2%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain83%15%1%2%397
Do not believe in God93%5%1%1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God82%13%2%3%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%50%8%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain68%24%7%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain76%19%5%397
Do not believe in God91%6%2%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God83%10%6%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who say…

Belief in GodStricter 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%53%2%3%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain33%62%2%3%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%65%2%2%397
Do not believe in God20%77%2%1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%61%4%4%158
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 parents by belief in God

% of parents who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain17%30%2%46%4%5,370
Believe in God; fairly certain44%28%5%20%3%1,723
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain69%11%4%14%2%397
Do not believe in God88%3%2%6%1%679
Other/don't know if they believe in God72%7%9%6%6%158
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.