Survey yearWord 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
201425%24%2%40%10%2,015
200725%23%3%37%12%1,701
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are ages…

Interpreting scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally23%46%22%9%432
Word of God; not everything taken literally33%35%26%6%458
Not the word of God35%37%21%8%836
Other/don't know25%40%23%12%213
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Generational cohort among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Interpreting scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally12%20%37%25%6%< 1%432
Word of God; not everything taken literally21%20%28%28%4%< 1%458
Not the word of God19%25%27%24%5%< 1%836
Other/don't know12%17%36%27%6%1%213
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Gender composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Interpreting scriptureMenWomenSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally48%52%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally52%48%468
Not the word of God53%47%851
Other/don't know51%49%220
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Racial and ethnic composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally42%30%2%24%3%431
Word of God; not everything taken literally59%13%2%19%6%459
Not the word of God56%14%4%17%8%832
Other/don't know59%16%5%12%9%206
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Interpreting scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally23%5%72%422
Word of God; not everything taken literally13%9%78%458
Not the word of God13%13%74%837
Other/don't know13%8%79%214
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of…

Interpreting scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally61%21%13%5%361
Word of God; not everything taken literally44%20%23%13%421
Not the word of God40%21%25%14%786
Other/don't know48%21%14%17%170
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Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have completed…

Interpreting scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally74%18%6%2%435
Word of God; not everything taken literally58%32%7%3%467
Not the word of God43%34%16%7%848
Other/don't know44%34%14%8%217
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Interpreting scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally34%10%17%6%33%434
Word of God; not everything taken literally41%9%12%4%34%466
Not the word of God38%16%12%4%31%848
Other/don't know37%13%12%6%33%216
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Interpreting scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally35%65%435
Word of God; not everything taken literally33%67%467
Not the word of God29%71%849
Other/don't know37%63%218
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they…

Interpreting scriptureBelieve 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
Word of God; should be taken literally78%17%4%1%< 1%< 1%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally65%29%5%< 1%< 1%1%468
Not the word of God43%35%11%1%7%4%851
Other/don't know62%25%5%< 1%3%5%220
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Importance of religion in one's life among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say religion is…

Interpreting scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally63%37%< 1%< 1%< 1%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally42%58%< 1%< 1%< 1%468
Not the word of God21%79%< 1%< 1%< 1%851
Other/don't know41%59%< 1%< 1%< 1%220
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Attendance at religious services among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend religious services…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally23%40%36%1%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally9%47%43%1%468
Not the word of God4%36%59%< 1%851
Other/don't know8%36%55%1%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who pray…

Interpreting scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally61%20%5%15%< 1%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally47%25%10%17%< 1%468
Not the word of God34%20%12%34%< 1%851
Other/don't know42%21%13%21%3%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend prayer group…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally28%12%8%52%< 1%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally9%7%8%75%< 1%468
Not the word of God5%5%7%83%< 1%851
Other/don't know8%7%4%81%< 1%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who meditate…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally38%9%3%48%2%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally33%6%4%57%< 1%468
Not the word of God32%12%5%49%1%851
Other/don't know36%6%4%53%2%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally56%13%10%18%4%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally45%17%13%24%1%468
Not the word of God48%17%10%23%1%851
Other/don't know53%14%8%23%3%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally43%13%8%34%2%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally41%16%9%34%< 1%468
Not the word of God49%15%13%23%< 1%851
Other/don't know50%18%8%22%2%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Interpreting scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally40%7%43%8%2%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally18%8%63%9%3%468
Not the word of God6%19%62%12%2%851
Other/don't know11%17%57%7%8%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…

Interpreting scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally30%66%2%2%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally29%68%1%2%468
Not the word of God24%75%1%< 1%851
Other/don't know23%71%4%2%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who read scripture…

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally39%14%6%39%1%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally22%16%9%53%< 1%468
Not the word of God10%7%10%72%< 1%851
Other/don't know19%8%4%67%2%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in heaven

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally90%7%3%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally82%12%6%468
Not the word of God58%31%10%851
Other/don't know63%16%21%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in hell

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally72%23%4%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally69%27%4%468
Not the word of God38%53%10%851
Other/don't know47%30%23%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally25%31%44%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally31%27%42%468
Not the word of God28%22%51%851
Other/don't know22%38%40%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…

Interpreting scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally35%27%24%13%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally25%41%24%10%468
Not the word of God23%39%32%6%851
Other/don't know25%37%24%14%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who would rather have…

Interpreting scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally30%65%1%4%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally51%44%2%2%468
Not the word of God52%43%2%3%851
Other/don't know43%39%10%8%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say government aid to the poor…

Interpreting scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally39%54%4%3%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally49%48%2%1%468
Not the word of God42%54%3%1%851
Other/don't know36%46%12%7%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say abortion should be…

Interpreting scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally36%58%6%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally51%44%5%468
Not the word of God72%24%4%851
Other/don't know52%34%14%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say homosexuality…

Interpreting scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally49%41%3%7%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally73%21%4%2%468
Not the word of God84%11%2%2%851
Other/don't know66%16%10%8%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …same-sex marriage

Interpreting scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally36%54%10%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally63%30%7%468
Not the word of God77%17%6%851
Other/don't know58%23%19%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…

Interpreting scriptureStricter 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
Word of God; should be taken literally43%49%2%7%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally38%57%3%3%468
Not the word of God31%65%3%2%851
Other/don't know32%56%6%7%220
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by interpretation of scripture

% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say humans…

Interpreting scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally20%26%3%45%6%436
Word of God; not everything taken literally27%35%4%31%3%468
Not the word of God48%22%6%22%2%851
Other/don't know23%29%16%24%8%220
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.