Views about human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201442%27%4%24%3%3,223
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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Views about human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Catholic42%30%3%22%3%793
Evangelical Protestant17%32%3%44%5%499
Historically Black Protestant27%30%4%34%6%127
Jewish59%20%5%14%2%127
Mainline Protestant34%35%6%21%4%635
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")63%18%5%13%1%816
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%39%22%12%1,464
Evolved; due to God's design25%37%27%11%822
Evolved; don't know how18%39%27%15%138
Always existed in present form21%37%27%15%661
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%20%29%26%6%1%1,464
Evolved; due to God's design16%14%32%32%6%< 1%822
Evolved; don't know how9%14%35%33%8%1%138
Always existed in present form13%14%31%31%11%1%661
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes55%45%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design52%48%833
Evolved; don't know how51%49%144
Always existed in present form46%54%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes70%6%9%14%2%1,467
Evolved; due to God's design70%10%4%14%2%825
Evolved; don't know how78%5%5%9%3%141
Always existed in present form63%12%5%17%3%665
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes19%12%69%1,466
Evolved; due to God's design13%8%78%825
Evolved; don't know how12%9%79%141
Always existed in present form17%12%71%660
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 processes23%17%32%28%1,349
Evolved; due to God's design30%19%29%22%748
Evolved; don't know how34%21%24%21%117
Always existed in present form41%21%24%13%599
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%29%24%20%1,475
Evolved; due to God's design40%31%19%10%829
Evolved; don't know how35%34%21%10%144
Always existed in present form55%29%11%6%669
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes47%10%9%4%30%1,479
Evolved; due to God's design52%8%12%4%25%832
Evolved; don't know how48%9%13%3%27%142
Always existed in present form46%6%12%7%29%669
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes27%73%1,479
Evolved; due to God's design34%66%832
Evolved; don't know how21%79%143
Always existed in present form31%69%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 processes26%36%14%1%19%4%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design61%34%4%< 1%1%< 1%833
Evolved; don't know how46%35%6%4%1%8%144
Always existed in present form71%21%5%< 1%2%1%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes16%38%27%19%1%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design35%51%11%3%< 1%833
Evolved; don't know how29%38%23%9%1%144
Always existed in present form54%33%9%4%< 1%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 processes8%44%48%< 1%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design21%52%26%< 1%833
Evolved; don't know how9%49%39%3%144
Always existed in present form28%47%25%< 1%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%19%13%50%< 1%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design42%31%11%16%< 1%833
Evolved; don't know how37%24%10%27%4%144
Always existed in present form51%23%10%15%1%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 processes3%5%8%84%< 1%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design8%8%13%71%< 1%833
Evolved; don't know how4%8%8%78%2%144
Always existed in present form16%9%17%57%< 1%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 processes16%10%12%61%< 1%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design21%9%11%59%1%833
Evolved; don't know how29%13%6%48%3%144
Always existed in present form21%7%11%59%2%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 processes28%20%31%21%< 1%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design25%18%30%27%< 1%833
Evolved; don't know how37%22%22%18%< 1%144
Always existed in present form22%14%31%32%1%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 processes7%16%58%18%1%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design21%11%58%9%1%833
Evolved; don't know how15%15%53%9%8%144
Always existed in present form33%6%54%7%1%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 processes19%80%1%< 1%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design29%68%1%1%833
Evolved; don't know how25%72%1%1%144
Always existed in present form36%63%1%1%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 processes5%6%12%77%< 1%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design14%13%17%56%< 1%833
Evolved; don't know how9%10%22%59%1%144
Always existed in present form21%16%16%46%< 1%671
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 adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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%18%1%67%6%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design18%45%2%29%7%833
Evolved; don't know how13%18%3%37%30%144
Always existed in present form39%35%3%18%5%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes50%41%9%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design84%11%6%833
Evolved; don't know how68%17%15%144
Always existed in present form87%8%4%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes36%57%8%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design64%28%8%833
Evolved; don't know how50%33%18%144
Always existed in present form69%23%7%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%14%60%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design45%15%41%833
Evolved; don't know how39%26%34%144
Always existed in present form40%17%43%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes17%42%38%3%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design33%43%20%4%833
Evolved; don't know how30%33%27%10%144
Always existed in present form42%33%18%8%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes45%49%3%3%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design55%41%2%2%833
Evolved; don't know how55%28%7%10%144
Always existed in present form50%45%2%4%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 processes35%61%2%1%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design46%50%3%1%833
Evolved; don't know how39%44%12%5%144
Always existed in present form51%44%3%2%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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%19%2%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design60%36%4%833
Evolved; don't know how56%35%9%144
Always existed in present form47%50%4%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes87%10%1%2%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design74%20%3%2%833
Evolved; don't know how72%16%9%4%144
Always existed in present form54%38%4%4%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes81%15%4%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design64%29%7%833
Evolved; don't know how59%22%19%144
Always existed in present form42%48%10%671
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 processes27%70%1%2%1,482
Evolved; due to God's design40%58%1%1%833
Evolved; don't know how34%54%9%3%144
Always existed in present form45%49%2%4%671
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