Belief in Hell among republicans and Republican leaners
% of republicans and Republican leaners who …in hell
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
69%
24%
8%
13,731
2007
68%
22%
10%
13,366
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious group
% of republicans and Republican leaners who …in hell
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
69%
24%
6%
2,926
Evangelical Protestant
85%
8%
7%
5,056
Historically Black Protestant
86%
10%
4%
175
Jewish
38%
54%
8%
200
Mainline Protestant
66%
24%
9%
2,750
Mormon
66%
28%
6%
481
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
33%
58%
9%
1,734
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
19%
34%
28%
19%
9,041
Don't believe
21%
33%
26%
21%
3,347
Other/don't know
11%
29%
31%
28%
1,115
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
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Belief in Hell
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
13%
12%
28%
33%
13%
1%
9,041
Don't believe
13%
14%
26%
32%
13%
2%
3,347
Other/don't know
7%
9%
25%
38%
19%
2%
1,115
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
52%
48%
9,176
Don't believe
58%
42%
3,396
Other/don't know
49%
51%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
83%
3%
2%
9%
3%
9,082
Don't believe
82%
2%
3%
9%
3%
3,349
Other/don't know
85%
2%
2%
7%
4%
1,126
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
8%
7%
85%
9,103
Don't believe
11%
12%
77%
3,373
Other/don't know
8%
8%
84%
1,148
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
26%
21%
32%
21%
8,093
Don't believe
22%
21%
29%
28%
3,007
Other/don't know
23%
18%
32%
27%
927
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
39%
34%
18%
8%
9,146
Don't believe
37%
31%
19%
13%
3,385
Other/don't know
35%
30%
22%
13%
1,149
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
60%
5%
10%
6%
19%
9,159
Don't believe
53%
7%
12%
6%
23%
3,381
Other/don't know
61%
5%
11%
10%
13%
1,147
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
31%
69%
9,149
Don't believe
26%
74%
3,384
Other/don't know
25%
75%
1,152
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
83%
14%
2%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
9,176
Don't believe
45%
26%
8%
1%
17%
3%
3,396
Other/don't know
66%
20%
4%
1%
2%
7%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
72%
22%
5%
1%
< 1%
9,176
Don't believe
33%
28%
20%
19%
1%
3,396
Other/don't know
57%
24%
10%
7%
2%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
53%
31%
15%
< 1%
9,176
Don't believe
22%
34%
44%
< 1%
3,396
Other/don't know
40%
31%
28%
1%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners who pray…
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Belief in Hell
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
72%
16%
5%
7%
< 1%
9,176
Don't believe
37%
16%
7%
39%
< 1%
3,396
Other/don't know
59%
16%
4%
19%
2%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
36%
12%
10%
41%
< 1%
9,176
Don't believe
13%
6%
6%
74%
< 1%
3,396
Other/don't know
27%
7%
6%
58%
1%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
42%
7%
3%
46%
2%
9,176
Don't believe
33%
9%
4%
53%
1%
3,396
Other/don't know
40%
7%
5%
43%
4%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
67%
15%
8%
9%
1%
9,176
Don't believe
48%
15%
10%
26%
1%
3,396
Other/don't know
61%
12%
9%
16%
2%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
44%
17%
13%
25%
1%
9,176
Don't believe
44%
15%
14%
26%
1%
3,396
Other/don't know
44%
17%
13%
22%
3%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
54%
6%
35%
4%
2%
9,176
Don't believe
19%
13%
56%
10%
1%
3,396
Other/don't know
36%
9%
44%
5%
6%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
52%
45%
1%
1%
9,176
Don't believe
34%
64%
1%
1%
3,396
Other/don't know
45%
51%
2%
2%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
51%
12%
8%
29%
< 1%
9,176
Don't believe
21%
8%
7%
64%
1%
3,396
Other/don't know
40%
9%
6%
44%
1%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
45%
36%
3%
11%
4%
9,176
Don't believe
13%
25%
1%
54%
6%
3,396
Other/don't know
27%
30%
5%
23%
15%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
94%
2%
3%
9,176
Don't believe
48%
47%
5%
3,396
Other/don't know
51%
5%
44%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
67%
25%
6%
2%
9,176
Don't believe
48%
39%
11%
2%
3,396
Other/don't know
61%
28%
7%
4%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
77%
20%
1%
2%
9,176
Don't believe
79%
18%
1%
1%
3,396
Other/don't know
80%
13%
3%
3%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
70%
26%
3%
1%
9,176
Don't believe
68%
28%
3%
1%
3,396
Other/don't know
65%
24%
7%
4%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican 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
31%
67%
2%
9,176
Don't believe
60%
36%
4%
3,396
Other/don't know
38%
55%
8%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
41%
52%
4%
3%
9,176
Don't believe
70%
23%
4%
3%
3,396
Other/don't know
47%
40%
7%
6%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Believe
30%
64%
6%
9,176
Don't believe
60%
33%
8%
3,396
Other/don't know
34%
53%
13%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
Believe
57%
39%
2%
2%
9,176
Don't believe
52%
43%
2%
2%
3,396
Other/don't know
58%
32%
4%
6%
1,159
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 republicans and Republican leaners by belief in hell
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
14%
28%
2%
51%
4%
9,176
Don't believe
46%
23%
4%
25%
3%
3,396
Other/don't know
22%
24%
7%
37%
10%
1,159
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.