Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201422%34%4%35%5%1,637
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes11%27%29%33%394
Evolved; due to God's design12%30%31%28%553
Always existed in present form7%30%31%33%506
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Generational cohort among members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes5%12%21%38%21%3%394
Evolved; due to God's design8%8%26%37%20%1%553
Always existed in present form4%6%26%38%23%3%506
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Gender composition among members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes50%50%395
Evolved; due to God's design44%56%560
Always existed in present form39%61%516
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes95%1%1%1%2%394
Evolved; due to God's design94%2%1%1%2%559
Always existed in present form93%1%< 1%3%2%513
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Immigrant status among members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes4%7%89%394
Evolved; due to God's design5%3%92%556
Always existed in present form3%5%93%514
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who have a household income of…

Views about human evolutionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes15%20%34%31%359
Evolved; due to God's design20%20%30%30%494
Always existed in present form29%20%32%20%447
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Educational distribution among members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes23%28%27%22%395
Evolved; due to God's design26%33%26%15%556
Always existed in present form45%32%16%7%514
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes61%4%11%12%11%393
Evolved; due to God's design60%8%14%8%11%560
Always existed in present form63%3%13%13%9%515
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes23%77%395
Evolved; due to God's design26%74%560
Always existed in present form25%75%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who say they…

Views about human evolutionBelieve 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
Evolved; due to natural processes46%36%13%< 1%3%1%395
Evolved; due to God's design74%24%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%560
Always existed in present form84%13%1%1%< 1%< 1%516
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes33%43%18%6%< 1%395
Evolved; due to God's design62%32%4%1%1%560
Always existed in present form75%23%2%< 1%< 1%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who attend religious services…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%47%28%< 1%395
Evolved; due to God's design44%43%13%< 1%560
Always existed in present form56%31%13%< 1%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes41%24%8%25%1%395
Evolved; due to God's design63%24%9%5%1%560
Always existed in present form73%16%5%5%1%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who attend prayer group…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes10%9%9%72%< 1%395
Evolved; due to God's design23%7%16%53%< 1%560
Always existed in present form34%16%8%41%1%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who meditate…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes32%11%5%51%< 1%395
Evolved; due to God's design41%11%6%41%1%560
Always existed in present form44%9%3%43%2%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes48%22%12%18%< 1%395
Evolved; due to God's design61%20%12%7%1%560
Always existed in present form72%14%6%7%1%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes35%16%22%27%< 1%395
Evolved; due to God's design47%16%17%20%< 1%560
Always existed in present form39%16%14%31%1%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about human evolutionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes14%14%59%12%1%395
Evolved; due to God's design36%10%46%6%2%560
Always existed in present form54%3%41%1%< 1%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who say…

Views about human evolutionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%71%< 1%1%395
Evolved; due to God's design33%66%1%< 1%560
Always existed in present form48%50%1%< 1%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who read scripture…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes21%12%10%57%< 1%395
Evolved; due to God's design40%14%12%33%< 1%560
Always existed in present form49%14%10%27%< 1%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who say the holy scripture is…

Views about human evolutionWord 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
Evolved; due to natural processes8%35%1%48%9%395
Evolved; due to God's design20%51%3%19%8%560
Always existed in present form48%39%3%6%4%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes76%20%4%395
Evolved; due to God's design89%6%5%560
Always existed in present form91%3%6%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes49%42%8%395
Evolved; due to God's design66%24%10%560
Always existed in present form75%19%7%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes41%10%49%395
Evolved; due to God's design57%9%34%560
Always existed in present form60%11%29%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes29%46%23%1%395
Evolved; due to God's design43%41%15%2%560
Always existed in present form58%30%8%4%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes59%36%3%2%395
Evolved; due to God's design70%26%2%2%560
Always existed in present form74%23%2%2%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who say government aid to the poor…

Views about human evolutionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes44%52%3%1%395
Evolved; due to God's design56%40%3%1%560
Always existed in present form63%34%2%1%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes78%21%1%395
Evolved; due to God's design57%40%3%560
Always existed in present form48%48%3%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes76%19%3%2%395
Evolved; due to God's design67%26%4%2%560
Always existed in present form45%48%4%3%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes67%27%6%395
Evolved; due to God's design54%38%8%560
Always existed in present form33%60%7%516
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 members of the United Methodist Church by views about human evolution

% of members of the United Methodist Church who say…

Views about human evolutionStricter 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
Evolved; due to natural processes32%66%< 1%2%395
Evolved; due to God's design43%54%2%1%560
Always existed in present form49%46%2%2%516
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.