Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201418%36%38%9%2,969
200717%39%35%8%2,006
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are ages…

Political ideology18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Conservative34%34%20%12%484
Moderate32%41%19%8%1,045
Liberal35%34%21%10%1,187
Don't know37%37%17%9%209
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Generational cohort among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Political ideologyYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Conservative25%16%28%24%6%1%484
Moderate20%21%32%21%5%< 1%1,045
Liberal22%21%26%25%6%< 1%1,187
Don't know22%26%27%21%4%1%209
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Gender composition among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Political ideologyMenWomenSample size
Conservative67%33%494
Moderate60%40%1,062
Liberal46%54%1,199
Don't know55%45%214
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Racial and ethnic composition among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who identify as…

Political ideologyWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Conservative74%6%5%12%2%482
Moderate74%6%6%11%4%1,048
Liberal70%7%6%12%4%1,187
Don't know67%9%8%12%4%205
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Immigrant status among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Political ideologyImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Conservative11%11%78%484
Moderate12%10%78%1,048
Liberal15%15%70%1,178
Don't know11%12%76%204
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Income distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who have a household income of…

Political ideologyLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Conservative34%21%28%18%438
Moderate27%24%29%21%960
Liberal27%21%27%24%1,088
Don't know52%18%19%11%164
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Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who have completed…

Political ideologyHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Conservative50%32%12%5%493
Moderate35%34%19%12%1,060
Liberal28%34%22%16%1,193
Don't know55%34%6%5%209
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Marital status among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Political ideologyMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Conservative44%9%11%2%33%490
Moderate43%10%9%3%35%1,061
Liberal37%11%11%2%38%1,195
Don't know24%10%14%4%48%211
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 not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who are…

Political ideologyParentsNon-parentsSample size
Conservative25%75%493
Moderate28%72%1,054
Liberal23%77%1,196
Don't know25%75%213
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say they…

Political ideologyBelieve 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
Conservative24%29%12%1%29%6%494
Moderate18%24%18%1%31%8%1,062
Liberal16%25%15%1%37%6%1,199
Don't know25%18%13%2%33%9%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.

Importance of religion in one's life among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say religion is…

Political ideologyVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Conservative< 1%< 1%52%44%4%494
Moderate< 1%< 1%52%47%1%1,062
Liberal< 1%< 1%45%54%2%1,199
Don't know< 1%< 1%40%55%4%214
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Attendance at religious services among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who attend religious services…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative1%20%78%< 1%494
Moderate1%21%78%< 1%1,062
Liberal1%16%83%< 1%1,199
Don't know1%17%82%< 1%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.

Frequency of prayer among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who pray…

Political ideologyAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative15%9%6%71%1%494
Moderate9%8%8%74%< 1%1,062
Liberal11%9%7%72%1%1,199
Don't know12%11%5%70%1%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.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who attend prayer group…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative1%2%3%93%1%494
Moderate1%< 1%2%96%< 1%1,062
Liberal3%2%2%93%< 1%1,199
Don't know2%2%3%93%1%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.

Frequency of meditation among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who meditate…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative21%7%3%69%< 1%494
Moderate20%10%6%63%1%1,062
Liberal26%11%5%57%1%1,199
Don't know20%9%2%68%2%214
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative30%14%12%43%1%494
Moderate34%16%12%36%2%1,062
Liberal41%16%11%30%2%1,199
Don't know30%11%6%46%6%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.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative37%14%12%36%1%494
Moderate40%16%14%29%1%1,062
Liberal46%18%14%23%< 1%1,199
Don't know37%11%11%38%3%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.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Political ideologyReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Conservative4%10%71%14%2%494
Moderate2%17%65%15%1%1,062
Liberal3%21%56%19%2%1,199
Don't know5%9%69%12%4%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.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say…

Political ideologyThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative32%66%1%1%494
Moderate21%78%1%< 1%1,062
Liberal13%85%1%1%1,199
Don't know17%78%4%1%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.

Frequency of reading scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who read scripture…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative6%3%4%86%< 1%494
Moderate3%3%4%90%< 1%1,062
Liberal4%4%4%88%1%1,199
Don't know8%2%2%88%< 1%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.

Interpreting scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say the holy scripture is…

Political ideologyWord 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
Conservative6%11%1%72%11%494
Moderate3%10%< 1%80%7%1,062
Liberal4%5%< 1%86%4%1,199
Don't know10%10%< 1%64%16%214
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Belief in Heaven among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …in heaven

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative38%49%14%494
Moderate35%53%12%1,062
Liberal26%65%9%1,199
Don't know30%51%19%214
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Belief in Hell among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …in hell

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative26%62%11%494
Moderate24%66%9%1,062
Liberal16%76%7%1,199
Don't know22%59%19%214
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who identify as…

Political ideologyRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Conservative55%20%25%494
Moderate31%23%46%1,062
Liberal7%16%77%1,199
Don't know11%67%22%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.

Views about size of government among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who would rather have…

Political ideologySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Conservative69%26%2%3%494
Moderate58%36%3%3%1,062
Liberal32%60%4%4%1,199
Don't know43%41%5%12%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.

Views about government aid to the poor among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say government aid to the poor…

Political ideologyDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative63%31%3%2%494
Moderate45%49%5%2%1,062
Liberal22%73%3%2%1,199
Don't know42%46%9%3%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.

Views about abortion among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say abortion should be…

Political ideologyLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Conservative65%30%5%494
Moderate76%21%3%1,062
Liberal84%13%3%1,199
Don't know61%26%13%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.

Views about homosexuality among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say homosexuality…

Political ideologyShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative68%24%4%3%494
Moderate85%10%3%2%1,062
Liberal91%7%1%1%1,199
Don't know72%12%8%8%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.

Views about same-sex marriage among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who …same-sex marriage

Political ideologyStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Conservative62%29%9%494
Moderate82%14%5%1,062
Liberal90%7%3%1,199
Don't know68%15%16%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.

Views about environmental regulation among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say…

Political ideologyStricter 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
Conservative47%48%3%2%494
Moderate28%67%3%2%1,062
Liberal15%82%2%1%1,199
Don't know34%57%1%8%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.

Views about human evolution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) by political ideology

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who say humans…

Political ideologyEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Conservative57%16%5%18%4%494
Moderate70%11%4%12%2%1,062
Liberal77%11%4%7%1%1,199
Don't know46%15%8%19%12%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.