Belief in Hell among third generation immigrants or higher
% of third generation immigrants or higher who …in hell
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
59%
33%
8%
27,244
2007
61%
28%
11%
28,997
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 third generation immigrants or higher by religious group
% of third generation immigrants or higher who …in hell
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
15%
80%
5%
163
Catholic
64%
28%
8%
4,670
Evangelical Protestant
83%
10%
7%
7,359
Historically Black Protestant
82%
12%
6%
1,697
Jehovah's Witness
10%
87%
4%
170
Jewish
19%
74%
7%
567
Mainline Protestant
61%
29%
10%
5,296
Mormon
60%
32%
8%
572
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
28%
64%
8%
5,780
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
19%
33%
29%
19%
15,006
Don't believe
23%
33%
26%
18%
9,466
Other/don't know
14%
30%
31%
25%
2,289
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
12%
13%
27%
35%
12%
1%
15,006
Don't believe
14%
16%
26%
32%
11%
1%
9,466
Other/don't know
8%
12%
25%
37%
17%
2%
2,289
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
47%
53%
15,250
Don't believe
51%
49%
9,614
Other/don't know
47%
53%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
75%
16%
< 1%
5%
4%
15,082
Don't believe
83%
8%
1%
4%
4%
9,481
Other/don't know
80%
10%
< 1%
5%
5%
2,307
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Believe
35%
22%
28%
16%
13,404
Don't believe
25%
19%
30%
25%
8,659
Other/don't know
36%
18%
27%
20%
1,899
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
44%
35%
14%
7%
15,197
Don't believe
31%
31%
22%
16%
9,585
Other/don't know
37%
32%
18%
12%
2,363
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
51%
6%
14%
8%
22%
15,197
Don't believe
47%
9%
13%
5%
26%
9,577
Other/don't know
51%
6%
13%
9%
21%
2,352
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
29%
71%
15,202
Don't believe
25%
75%
9,592
Other/don't know
24%
76%
2,362
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher 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
Believe
82%
15%
2%
< 1%
1%
1%
15,250
Don't believe
37%
24%
9%
1%
26%
4%
9,614
Other/don't know
60%
21%
7%
2%
3%
7%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
69%
23%
6%
2%
< 1%
15,250
Don't believe
27%
25%
20%
27%
1%
9,614
Other/don't know
52%
25%
12%
9%
3%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher 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
Believe
46%
34%
19%
< 1%
15,250
Don't believe
17%
31%
51%
< 1%
9,614
Other/don't know
33%
32%
33%
2%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
69%
16%
5%
9%
1%
15,250
Don't believe
33%
14%
6%
46%
1%
9,614
Other/don't know
54%
16%
5%
21%
4%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who attend prayer group…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
33%
11%
9%
46%
1%
15,250
Don't believe
11%
5%
6%
78%
< 1%
9,614
Other/don't know
22%
6%
7%
63%
2%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher 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
Believe
42%
7%
3%
46%
1%
15,250
Don't believe
34%
10%
5%
50%
1%
9,614
Other/don't know
40%
8%
5%
44%
4%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
66%
14%
8%
11%
1%
15,250
Don't believe
47%
16%
11%
25%
1%
9,614
Other/don't know
57%
14%
9%
17%
3%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
16%
12%
28%
1%
15,250
Don't believe
49%
16%
13%
21%
1%
9,614
Other/don't know
47%
16%
12%
23%
3%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher 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
Believe
47%
6%
41%
4%
2%
15,250
Don't believe
13%
17%
54%
13%
2%
9,614
Other/don't know
29%
10%
48%
6%
7%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
42%
56%
1%
1%
15,250
Don't believe
23%
75%
1%
1%
9,614
Other/don't know
33%
62%
3%
2%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who read scripture…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
47%
11%
8%
32%
1%
15,250
Don't believe
17%
7%
8%
68%
< 1%
9,614
Other/don't know
34%
10%
7%
47%
2%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
44%
33%
3%
14%
6%
15,250
Don't believe
9%
18%
1%
65%
7%
9,614
Other/don't know
23%
23%
5%
32%
18%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who …in heaven
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Belief in Hell
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
95%
2%
3%
15,250
Don't believe
39%
56%
6%
9,614
Other/don't know
48%
3%
49%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
49%
15%
37%
15,250
Don't believe
28%
18%
54%
9,614
Other/don't know
39%
21%
39%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
48%
32%
15%
6%
15,250
Don't believe
22%
36%
37%
6%
9,614
Other/don't know
37%
35%
18%
10%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
60%
34%
2%
3%
15,250
Don't believe
51%
42%
3%
4%
9,614
Other/don't know
55%
30%
7%
8%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who say government aid to the poor…
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Belief in Hell
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
52%
42%
4%
2%
15,250
Don't believe
36%
59%
3%
1%
9,614
Other/don't know
43%
45%
7%
5%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
42%
54%
4%
15,250
Don't believe
74%
22%
4%
9,614
Other/don't know
51%
39%
10%
2,380
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who say homosexuality…
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Belief in Hell
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
49%
43%
4%
3%
15,250
Don't believe
81%
14%
3%
2%
9,614
Other/don't know
59%
26%
7%
7%
2,380
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 third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in Hell
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
40%
53%
7%
15,250
Don't believe
76%
18%
6%
9,614
Other/don't know
50%
36%
14%
2,380
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
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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
Believe
45%
50%
2%
3%
15,250
Don't believe
28%
68%
2%
2%
9,614
Other/don't know
37%
51%
5%
7%
2,380
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among third generation immigrants or higher by belief in hell
% of third generation immigrants or higher who say humans…
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Belief in Hell
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
17%
30%
3%
45%
4%
15,250
Don't believe
58%
19%
4%
18%
2%
9,614
Other/don't know
28%
22%
10%
29%
11%
2,380
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.