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
201452%28%4%11%5%11,374
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Interpreting scripture among adults who say humans always existed in present form by religious group

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say the holy scripture is…

Religious traditionWord 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
Catholic38%36%4%16%6%1,959
Evangelical Protestant66%23%4%3%3%4,973
Historically Black Protestant69%21%2%4%5%853
Jehovah's Witness45%41%9%1%4%182
Jewish40%31%6%21%2%110
Mainline Protestant44%36%4%9%6%1,626
Mormon42%50%6%1%2%345
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")28%21%2%42%7%959
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are ages…

Interpreting scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally13%34%32%22%5,753
Word of God; not everything taken literally23%34%25%18%3,253
Word of God; other/don't know14%29%30%27%430
Not the word of God23%35%25%17%1,168
Other/don't know13%34%31%22%504
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Interpreting scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally8%10%29%37%15%2%5,753
Word of God; not everything taken literally14%14%28%30%12%1%3,253
Word of God; other/don't know9%7%27%35%19%3%430
Not the word of God15%13%30%31%10%1%1,168
Other/don't know7%11%30%38%12%3%504
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Interpreting scriptureMenWomenSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally42%58%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally43%57%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know39%61%454
Not the word of God51%49%1,190
Other/don't know45%55%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally63%17%2%15%3%5,814
Word of God; not everything taken literally69%11%2%13%4%3,277
Word of God; other/don't know72%8%2%14%5%435
Not the word of God55%12%7%20%6%1,173
Other/don't know54%16%5%21%3%512
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Interpreting scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally14%7%79%5,821
Word of God; not everything taken literally12%9%79%3,265
Word of God; other/don't know12%8%79%445
Not the word of God21%13%66%1,164
Other/don't know23%6%71%518
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally41%23%24%11%5,029
Word of God; not everything taken literally32%22%29%17%2,888
Word of God; other/don't know32%20%33%15%344
Not the word of God44%20%23%13%1,055
Other/don't know43%22%20%16%423
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who have completed…

Interpreting scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally53%30%12%5%5,856
Word of God; not everything taken literally40%37%16%8%3,298
Word of God; other/don't know41%37%14%9%450
Not the word of God52%31%10%7%1,185
Other/don't know48%33%12%7%522
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Interpreting scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally55%4%14%9%17%5,865
Word of God; not everything taken literally52%5%13%7%23%3,298
Word of God; other/don't know61%1%12%11%16%447
Not the word of God40%9%15%7%29%1,185
Other/don't know43%8%22%8%20%518
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Interpreting scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally30%70%5,872
Word of God; not everything taken literally32%68%3,298
Word of God; other/don't know28%72%447
Not the word of God27%73%1,187
Other/don't know29%71%523
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally92%7%1%1%< 1%< 1%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally84%13%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know91%6%< 1%1%< 1%2%454
Not the word of God48%28%10%1%12%1%1,190
Other/don't know74%17%2%1%2%3%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say religion is…

Interpreting scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally88%9%1%1%< 1%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally71%24%3%1%< 1%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know89%10%< 1%1%< 1%454
Not the word of God32%35%15%17%1%1,190
Other/don't know63%26%4%5%2%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally66%23%10%< 1%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally51%34%15%< 1%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know66%20%12%1%454
Not the word of God17%37%45%< 1%1,190
Other/don't know36%40%21%3%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who pray…

Interpreting scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally84%10%2%3%1%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally72%17%5%6%1%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know86%8%2%2%2%454
Not the word of God40%17%9%33%1%1,190
Other/don't know67%14%6%10%5%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally53%13%9%25%1%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally33%12%11%44%1%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know51%11%8%29%1%454
Not the word of God11%7%7%74%< 1%1,190
Other/don't know23%10%8%56%3%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally55%6%3%34%2%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally43%7%4%45%1%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know54%5%3%33%5%454
Not the word of God36%10%4%50%1%1,190
Other/don't know43%7%2%43%5%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally79%9%5%6%1%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally65%16%8%10%1%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know82%8%6%2%2%454
Not the word of God48%16%10%24%2%1,190
Other/don't know62%13%7%14%4%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally48%14%10%26%2%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally41%17%13%27%1%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know45%16%9%24%5%454
Not the word of God41%13%13%32%1%1,190
Other/don't know44%13%13%26%5%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally67%3%25%4%1%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally50%6%39%4%2%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know62%2%28%2%7%454
Not the word of God15%11%62%10%1%1,190
Other/don't know37%7%46%5%5%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally53%45%1%1%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally42%56%1%< 1%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know54%38%6%2%454
Not the word of God25%73%1%1%1,190
Other/don't know34%60%3%3%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally69%10%5%15%1%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally47%13%10%29%< 1%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know70%9%4%15%2%454
Not the word of God19%9%7%64%1%1,190
Other/don't know42%11%9%34%4%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …in heaven

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally90%5%5%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally88%7%5%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know82%6%12%454
Not the word of God62%30%8%1,190
Other/don't know72%11%17%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …in hell

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally84%11%6%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally73%21%6%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know70%14%15%454
Not the word of God45%47%8%1,190
Other/don't know58%25%17%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who identify as…

Interpreting scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally51%16%32%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally50%17%33%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know51%30%19%454
Not the word of God32%23%46%1,190
Other/don't know30%29%41%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Interpreting scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally59%23%12%6%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally49%33%13%5%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know55%22%7%15%454
Not the word of God32%35%25%8%1,190
Other/don't know39%26%19%16%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who would rather have…

Interpreting scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally57%39%2%2%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally61%34%2%2%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know63%21%5%11%454
Not the word of God54%42%2%2%1,190
Other/don't know47%40%6%6%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally55%40%3%2%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally53%42%3%1%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know56%29%10%5%454
Not the word of God45%50%3%2%1,190
Other/don't know46%43%7%5%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say abortion should be…

Interpreting scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally27%70%3%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally38%59%3%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know22%67%11%454
Not the word of God60%35%5%1,190
Other/don't know47%42%11%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say homosexuality…

Interpreting scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally29%64%4%3%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally48%44%5%3%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know25%56%10%9%454
Not the word of God71%22%3%3%1,190
Other/don't know45%37%11%7%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …same-sex marriage

Interpreting scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally20%74%6%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally38%55%7%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know16%66%19%454
Not the word of God60%33%7%1,190
Other/don't know40%44%16%529
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who say humans always existed in present form by interpretation of scripture

% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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 literally52%42%2%3%5,892
Word of God; not everything taken literally46%51%2%2%3,309
Word of God; other/don't know46%38%7%9%454
Not the word of God42%53%2%3%1,190
Other/don't know41%46%6%7%529
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.