Age distribution among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
12%
40%
32%
16%
1,638
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Generational cohort among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
4%
14%
34%
37%
10%
1%
1,638
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
42%
58%
1,685
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Racial and ethnic composition among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
65%
16%
7%
8%
4%
1,655
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Immigrant status among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
16%
7%
78%
1,672
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Income distribution among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
2014
19%
18%
38%
25%
1,468
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
65%
3%
13%
5%
14%
1,679
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
37%
63%
1,677
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
94%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,685
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
90%
8%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,685
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
75%
20%
5%
< 1%
1,685
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
88%
8%
2%
2%
1%
1,685
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
57%
13%
9%
20%
1%
1,685
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
55%
6%
2%
35%
3%
1,685
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
80%
10%
5%
4%
1%
1,685
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
49%
15%
11%
23%
2%
1,685
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
70%
4%
21%
3%
2%
1,685
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
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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
61%
37%
1%
< 1%
1,685
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
74%
10%
5%
10%
1%
1,685
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 college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
87%
5%
8%
1,685
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Belief in Hell among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
83%
10%
8%
1,685
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Party affiliation among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
62%
12%
25%
1,685
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Political ideology among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
66%
22%
8%
4%
1,685
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Views about size of government among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
69%
28%
2%
2%
1,685
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Views about government aid to the poor among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
62%
33%
3%
2%
1,685
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Views about abortion among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
27%
69%
3%
1,685
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Views about homosexuality among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
29%
63%
5%
4%
1,685
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Views about same-sex marriage among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
21%
72%
6%
1,685
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Views about environmental regulation among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
50%
44%
2%
3%
1,685
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Views about human evolution among college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
8%
21%
2%
66%
4%
1,685
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