Parent of children under 18 among adults who say religion is not at all important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
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Religious tradition
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Catholic
15%
85%
160
Mainline Protestant
28%
72%
135
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
23%
77%
3,222
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are ages…
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Parent of children under 18
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Parents
18%
72%
9%
2%
764
Non-parents
36%
26%
22%
16%
3,130
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
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Parent of children under 18
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Parents
6%
26%
57%
9%
1%
< 1%
764
Non-parents
25%
18%
19%
28%
9%
1%
3,130
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
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Parent of children under 18
Men
Women
Sample size
Parents
56%
44%
771
Non-parents
65%
35%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Parents
74%
6%
4%
12%
4%
765
Non-parents
77%
4%
5%
10%
3%
3,127
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
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Parent of children under 18
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Parents
16%
8%
76%
762
Non-parents
11%
15%
74%
3,140
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
Parents
23%
13%
30%
34%
735
Non-parents
27%
20%
28%
24%
2,847
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who have completed…
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Parent of children under 18
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Parents
30%
30%
22%
18%
769
Non-parents
32%
31%
22%
14%
3,166
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
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Parent of children under 18
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Parents
64%
11%
12%
1%
13%
771
Non-parents
30%
11%
12%
4%
43%
3,165
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say they…
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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
Parents
16%
14%
9%
< 1%
55%
6%
771
Non-parents
13%
12%
11%
1%
57%
7%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who attend religious services…
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Parent of children under 18
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
2%
11%
87%
< 1%
771
Non-parents
2%
10%
88%
< 1%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who pray…
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Parent of children under 18
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
9%
4%
3%
84%
< 1%
771
Non-parents
9%
4%
4%
83%
< 1%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who attend prayer group…
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Parent of children under 18
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
2%
1%
2%
95%
< 1%
771
Non-parents
2%
1%
1%
95%
< 1%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who meditate…
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Parent of children under 18
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
26%
7%
4%
62%
< 1%
771
Non-parents
23%
8%
5%
63%
1%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Parent of children under 18
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
42%
13%
9%
35%
1%
771
Non-parents
34%
14%
9%
40%
2%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Parent of children under 18
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
44%
17%
13%
24%
1%
771
Non-parents
48%
14%
12%
24%
1%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Parent of children under 18
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
2%
15%
56%
25%
2%
771
Non-parents
2%
20%
54%
23%
2%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say…
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Parent of children under 18
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
Parents
17%
82%
1%
< 1%
771
Non-parents
18%
80%
1%
1%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who read scripture…
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Parent of children under 18
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
5%
3%
4%
88%
< 1%
771
Non-parents
4%
2%
3%
90%
< 1%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say the holy scripture is…
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Parent of children under 18
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
Parents
2%
5%
< 1%
88%
5%
771
Non-parents
3%
4%
< 1%
88%
5%
3,179
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Belief in Heaven among adults who say religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …in heaven
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Parent of children under 18
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Parents
20%
75%
5%
771
Non-parents
16%
77%
8%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …in hell
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Parent of children under 18
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Parents
14%
81%
5%
771
Non-parents
11%
83%
6%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
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Parent of children under 18
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Parents
21%
24%
55%
771
Non-parents
20%
19%
61%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
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Parent of children under 18
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
14%
33%
44%
9%
771
Non-parents
14%
31%
48%
7%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who would rather have…
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Parent of children under 18
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
48%
44%
4%
3%
771
Non-parents
46%
46%
3%
4%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say government aid to the poor…
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Parent of children under 18
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
35%
61%
3%
1%
771
Non-parents
33%
62%
4%
2%
3,179
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 religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say abortion should be…
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Parent of children under 18
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Parents
78%
18%
3%
771
Non-parents
83%
14%
3%
3,179
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Views about homosexuality among adults who say religion is not at all important by parental status
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Parent of children under 18
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Parents
89%
8%
2%
1%
771
Non-parents
87%
8%
3%
2%
3,179
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say religion is not at all important by parental status
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Parents
86%
9%
4%
771
Non-parents
84%
11%
5%
3,179
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who say religion is not at all important by parental status
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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
Parents
24%
72%
2%
1%
771
Non-parents
23%
73%
2%
2%
3,179
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Views about human evolution among adults who say religion is not at all important by parental status
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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
Parents
77%
8%
3%
9%
3%
771
Non-parents
77%
8%
3%
9%
2%
3,179
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.