Age distribution among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
40%
29%
18%
13%
2,362
2007
36%
30%
18%
16%
1,573
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
23%
25%
21%
22%
8%
1%
2,362
2007
< 1%
29%
25%
26%
16%
4%
1,573
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
51%
49%
2,376
2007
56%
44%
1,587
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
62%
9%
4%
20%
6%
2,352
2007
69%
8%
3%
15%
5%
1,574
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
15%
14%
71%
2,338
2007
13%
11%
77%
1,576
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
49%
36%
10%
5%
2,369
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Marital status among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
20%
14%
18%
6%
41%
2,368
2007
25%
13%
19%
9%
34%
1,581
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
25%
75%
2,370
2007
28%
72%
1,585
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Belief in God among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God 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
2014
34%
26%
13%
1%
23%
4%
2,376
2007
43%
28%
10%
1%
13%
5%
1,587
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
21%
32%
19%
26%
1%
2,376
2007
25%
34%
21%
20%
1%
1,587
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who attend religious services…
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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
2014
11%
30%
59%
< 1%
2,376
2007
12%
30%
58%
< 1%
1,587
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
31%
14%
8%
46%
1%
2,376
2007
33%
16%
9%
41%
1%
1,587
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
6%
5%
5%
84%
< 1%
2,376
2007
6%
5%
5%
84%
1%
1,587
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Frequency of meditation among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
33%
10%
4%
51%
1%
2,376
2007
33%
8%
4%
53%
1%
1,587
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
17%
10%
31%
1%
2,376
2007
37%
13%
13%
35%
3%
1,587
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
52%
15%
9%
24%
1%
2,376
2007
44%
13%
14%
28%
2%
1,587
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
9%
17%
58%
15%
1%
2,376
2007
8%
13%
67%
9%
3%
1,587
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say…
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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
2014
18%
79%
1%
1%
2,376
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
13%
8%
7%
71%
< 1%
2,376
2007
10%
8%
7%
74%
< 1%
1,587
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 with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
43%
9%
2,376
2007
47%
40%
13%
1,587
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Belief in Hell among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
33%
58%
9%
2,376
2007
34%
54%
12%
1,587
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Party affiliation among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
19%
25%
56%
2,376
2007
19%
21%
60%
1,587
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Political ideology among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
19%
33%
40%
8%
2,376
2007
22%
36%
36%
6%
1,587
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Views about size of government among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
50%
4%
4%
2,376
2007
33%
57%
5%
5%
1,587
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
30%
65%
3%
2%
2,376
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Views about abortion among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
71%
26%
4%
2,376
2007
67%
28%
5%
1,587
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Views about homosexuality among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
83%
13%
3%
2%
2,376
2007
70%
21%
5%
4%
1,587
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
75%
18%
7%
2,376
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Views about environmental regulation among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God who say…
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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
2014
30%
65%
2%
3%
2,376
2007
25%
68%
3%
4%
1,587
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Views about human evolution among adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God
% of adults with a household income of less than $30,000 who say the holy scripture is not the word of God 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
2014
55%
19%
4%
19%
3%
2,376
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