Belief in Hell among democrats and Democratic leaners
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who …in hell
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
51%
42%
7%
15,682
2007
55%
35%
10%
16,420
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by religious group
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who …in hell
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
29%
68%
4%
184
Catholic
60%
31%
9%
3,118
Evangelical Protestant
79%
15%
6%
2,307
Hindu
26%
66%
8%
113
Historically Black Protestant
82%
12%
7%
1,557
Jewish
13%
79%
7%
575
Mainline Protestant
54%
36%
10%
2,511
Mormon
49%
38%
13%
110
Muslim
71%
21%
8%
150
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
22%
72%
6%
4,348
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are ages…
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Belief in Hell
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
22%
33%
28%
17%
7,001
Don't believe
26%
33%
24%
17%
7,242
Other/don't know
17%
29%
30%
24%
1,215
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…
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Belief in Hell
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
14%
14%
27%
32%
11%
1%
7,001
Don't believe
16%
17%
27%
29%
10%
1%
7,242
Other/don't know
10%
11%
25%
35%
16%
3%
1,215
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…
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Belief in Hell
Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
42%
58%
7,097
Don't believe
48%
52%
7,338
Other/don't know
41%
59%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
44%
29%
3%
19%
4%
7,036
Don't believe
69%
9%
5%
13%
3%
7,262
Other/don't know
57%
18%
5%
15%
5%
1,225
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
17%
11%
72%
6,999
Don't believe
15%
13%
72%
7,282
Other/don't know
16%
11%
73%
1,219
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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
47%
22%
21%
11%
6,344
Don't believe
26%
19%
29%
26%
6,732
Other/don't know
41%
18%
22%
18%
1,046
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
49%
32%
12%
7%
7,072
Don't believe
26%
29%
25%
20%
7,318
Other/don't know
39%
30%
16%
15%
1,238
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
39%
8%
16%
8%
29%
7,076
Don't believe
44%
10%
12%
5%
29%
7,319
Other/don't know
43%
7%
14%
9%
26%
1,233
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
30%
70%
7,079
Don't believe
24%
76%
7,321
Other/don't know
24%
76%
1,241
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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
76%
19%
3%
1%
1%
1%
7,097
Don't believe
30%
24%
11%
< 1%
31%
4%
7,338
Other/don't know
52%
26%
9%
3%
3%
7%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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
66%
25%
6%
3%
< 1%
7,097
Don't believe
23%
25%
21%
30%
1%
7,338
Other/don't know
49%
27%
14%
8%
2%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who attend religious services…
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
42%
37%
21%
< 1%
7,097
Don't believe
14%
33%
52%
< 1%
7,338
Other/don't know
29%
36%
33%
1%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who pray…
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Belief in Hell
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
66%
18%
5%
11%
< 1%
7,097
Don't believe
29%
13%
7%
50%
1%
7,338
Other/don't know
52%
17%
6%
21%
3%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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
29%
12%
9%
49%
< 1%
7,097
Don't believe
9%
5%
6%
80%
< 1%
7,338
Other/don't know
17%
7%
8%
66%
2%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who meditate…
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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
45%
9%
4%
41%
1%
7,097
Don't believe
34%
11%
6%
49%
1%
7,338
Other/don't know
41%
8%
6%
42%
3%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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
64%
15%
9%
12%
1%
7,097
Don't believe
46%
17%
12%
24%
1%
7,338
Other/don't know
54%
14%
11%
18%
3%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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%
13%
27%
2%
7,097
Don't believe
50%
17%
14%
18%
1%
7,338
Other/don't know
49%
16%
10%
21%
4%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Belief in Hell
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
38%
8%
45%
7%
2%
7,097
Don't believe
9%
20%
50%
18%
2%
7,338
Other/don't know
23%
12%
49%
9%
6%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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
Believe
28%
70%
1%
1%
7,097
Don't believe
16%
82%
1%
1%
7,338
Other/don't know
22%
73%
3%
2%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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
42%
13%
10%
35%
1%
7,097
Don't believe
13%
8%
8%
71%
< 1%
7,338
Other/don't know
28%
10%
9%
50%
2%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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
42%
31%
3%
18%
6%
7,097
Don't believe
7%
14%
< 1%
72%
6%
7,338
Other/don't know
20%
18%
4%
40%
18%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
96%
2%
2%
7,097
Don't believe
33%
62%
5%
7,338
Other/don't know
51%
3%
47%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
27%
40%
28%
4%
7,097
Don't believe
9%
33%
55%
2%
7,338
Other/don't know
18%
40%
35%
8%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
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Believe
32%
61%
3%
4%
7,097
Don't believe
31%
61%
4%
4%
7,338
Other/don't know
28%
53%
9%
9%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
31%
64%
4%
2%
7,097
Don't believe
19%
77%
3%
1%
7,338
Other/don't know
23%
67%
6%
5%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners 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
55%
40%
4%
7,097
Don't believe
83%
15%
2%
7,338
Other/don't know
67%
23%
10%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
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Belief in Hell
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
62%
32%
4%
3%
7,097
Don't believe
89%
8%
1%
1%
7,338
Other/don't know
74%
15%
5%
6%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
% of democrats and Democratic leaners who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Believe
52%
41%
7%
7,097
Don't believe
86%
11%
3%
7,338
Other/don't know
67%
21%
11%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
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Belief in Hell
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
31%
65%
2%
3%
7,097
Don't believe
15%
83%
1%
1%
7,338
Other/don't know
19%
69%
5%
7%
1,247
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 democrats and Democratic leaners by belief in hell
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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
24%
32%
3%
38%
4%
7,097
Don't believe
66%
15%
4%
13%
2%
7,338
Other/don't know
38%
22%
10%
22%
8%
1,247
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.