Belief in Heaven among adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
49%
44%
7%
3,212
2007
58%
32%
11%
1,845
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by religious group
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
74%
21%
5%
626
Evangelical Protestant
83%
11%
6%
255
Jewish
21%
63%
16%
124
Mainline Protestant
73%
22%
5%
424
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
22%
70%
8%
1,392
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.
Age distribution among adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
27%
38%
23%
12%
1,388
Don't believe
31%
37%
18%
13%
1,545
Other/don't know
29%
31%
21%
18%
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.
Generational cohort among adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
18%
16%
32%
26%
8%
< 1%
1,388
Don't believe
20%
20%
29%
22%
8%
1%
1,545
Other/don't know
20%
14%
26%
24%
13%
2%
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.
Gender composition among adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
52%
48%
1,410
Don't believe
62%
38%
1,568
Other/don't know
55%
45%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
52%
10%
6%
28%
4%
1,397
Don't believe
70%
4%
8%
15%
4%
1,544
Other/don't know
67%
5%
6%
19%
3%
228
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
29%
12%
59%
1,385
Don't believe
22%
14%
63%
1,551
Other/don't know
25%
11%
64%
227
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Believe
39%
21%
23%
17%
1,245
Don't believe
24%
16%
28%
31%
1,428
Other/don't know
38%
17%
17%
29%
189
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
43%
26%
18%
13%
1,400
Don't believe
24%
26%
27%
24%
1,556
Other/don't know
41%
21%
22%
16%
232
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
42%
8%
13%
4%
32%
1,405
Don't believe
45%
10%
9%
2%
33%
1,556
Other/don't know
44%
8%
9%
7%
32%
228
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
32%
68%
1,405
Don't believe
27%
73%
1,565
Other/don't know
27%
73%
229
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 God among adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Believe
54%
34%
8%
1%
3%
1%
1,410
Don't believe
10%
17%
11%
< 1%
57%
4%
1,568
Other/don't know
26%
29%
13%
1%
13%
18%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
44%
37%
13%
6%
< 1%
1,410
Don't believe
8%
17%
21%
53%
< 1%
1,568
Other/don't know
14%
31%
30%
23%
3%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
26%
44%
29%
1%
1,410
Don't believe
5%
25%
70%
< 1%
1,568
Other/don't know
12%
30%
56%
2%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
45%
24%
9%
22%
< 1%
1,410
Don't believe
11%
8%
5%
76%
< 1%
1,568
Other/don't know
27%
13%
5%
53%
2%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Belief in Heaven
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
16%
11%
10%
63%
< 1%
1,410
Don't believe
3%
2%
4%
91%
< 1%
1,568
Other/don't know
10%
7%
4%
77%
2%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Belief in Heaven
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
34%
11%
5%
49%
2%
1,410
Don't believe
24%
10%
6%
59%
1%
1,568
Other/don't know
32%
8%
4%
52%
5%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in Heaven
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
50%
16%
15%
18%
2%
1,410
Don't believe
37%
17%
11%
34%
2%
1,568
Other/don't know
40%
13%
12%
33%
3%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in Heaven
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
42%
15%
16%
25%
1%
1,410
Don't believe
52%
17%
12%
18%
< 1%
1,568
Other/don't know
49%
17%
12%
18%
4%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
24%
73%
1%
1%
1,410
Don't believe
18%
81%
< 1%
1%
1,568
Other/don't know
18%
79%
< 1%
3%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Belief in Heaven
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
22%
12%
11%
55%
1%
1,410
Don't believe
4%
5%
7%
85%
< 1%
1,568
Other/don't know
13%
6%
11%
66%
4%
234
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 say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
28%
29%
1%
35%
6%
1,410
Don't believe
3%
5%
< 1%
89%
4%
1,568
Other/don't know
9%
7%
1%
63%
21%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
69%
26%
5%
1,410
Don't believe
4%
96%
1%
1,568
Other/don't know
13%
29%
58%
234
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.
Party affiliation among adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
29%
18%
53%
1,410
Don't believe
17%
16%
67%
1,568
Other/don't know
24%
24%
52%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
30%
36%
29%
5%
1,410
Don't believe
13%
33%
51%
3%
1,568
Other/don't know
19%
33%
40%
8%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
39%
57%
1%
2%
1,410
Don't believe
40%
54%
3%
2%
1,568
Other/don't know
33%
52%
7%
7%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
41%
55%
2%
2%
1,410
Don't believe
27%
70%
3%
1%
1,568
Other/don't know
30%
62%
4%
4%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
60%
36%
4%
1,410
Don't believe
83%
14%
3%
1,568
Other/don't know
70%
25%
5%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
75%
21%
2%
2%
1,410
Don't believe
89%
8%
2%
2%
1,568
Other/don't know
77%
14%
3%
5%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in Heaven
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
64%
30%
6%
1,410
Don't believe
87%
10%
3%
1,568
Other/don't know
73%
17%
10%
234
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 science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…
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Belief in Heaven
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
34%
62%
1%
2%
1,410
Don't believe
17%
79%
2%
2%
1,568
Other/don't know
26%
64%
5%
4%
234
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by belief in heaven
% of adults who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
44%
25%
3%
26%
3%
1,410
Don't believe
82%
8%
3%
7%
1%
1,568
Other/don't know
65%
10%
8%
12%
5%
234
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.