Age distribution among Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
32%
35%
21%
11%
2,428
2007
32%
40%
20%
9%
1,492
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
20%
19%
28%
25%
7%
1%
2,428
2007
< 1%
25%
34%
29%
9%
2%
1,492
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
63%
37%
2,469
2007
63%
37%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
65%
9%
8%
12%
4%
2,410
2007
67%
11%
6%
12%
4%
1,486
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
16%
12%
72%
2,412
2007
14%
9%
77%
1,495
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
38%
21%
22%
19%
2,157
2007
34%
25%
26%
16%
1,237
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
49%
29%
14%
7%
2,455
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
39%
10%
13%
4%
35%
2,450
2007
46%
9%
11%
4%
30%
1,516
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
27%
73%
2,458
2007
35%
65%
1,520
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
39%
24%
11%
1%
21%
5%
2,469
2007
46%
23%
7%
1%
16%
8%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
23%
26%
23%
27%
1%
2,469
2007
26%
30%
20%
23%
1%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
10%
29%
61%
1%
2,469
2007
10%
27%
61%
1%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
30%
13%
7%
49%
1%
2,469
2007
30%
15%
7%
47%
1%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
10%
5%
6%
79%
1%
2,469
2007
11%
4%
5%
79%
1%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
28%
8%
4%
58%
2%
2,469
2007
27%
6%
4%
61%
2%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
41%
14%
11%
32%
2%
2,469
2007
35%
11%
11%
39%
4%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
43%
13%
12%
31%
1%
2,469
2007
34%
12%
12%
39%
3%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
13%
12%
61%
12%
2%
2,469
2007
9%
11%
68%
9%
3%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
26%
72%
1%
1%
2,469
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
15%
7%
6%
71%
1%
2,469
2007
16%
6%
6%
70%
1%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
2014
16%
16%
2%
58%
9%
2,469
2007
18%
17%
2%
51%
12%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
51%
39%
10%
2,469
2007
53%
35%
12%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
39%
52%
9%
2,469
2007
40%
48%
12%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
42%
27%
32%
2,469
2007
36%
24%
40%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
33%
36%
21%
9%
2,469
2007
32%
36%
22%
9%
1,530
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Views about size of government among Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
62%
34%
2%
2%
2,469
2007
50%
45%
3%
3%
1,530
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Views about government aid to the poor among Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
56%
40%
3%
1%
2,469
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Views about abortion among Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
61%
35%
5%
2,469
2007
60%
33%
7%
1,530
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Views about homosexuality among Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
69%
24%
4%
4%
2,469
2007
60%
30%
5%
5%
1,530
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 Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
61%
30%
9%
2,469
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Views about human evolution among Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
% of Non-Christians who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy 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
48%
19%
4%
25%
3%
2,469
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