Gender composition among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by religious group
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Religious tradition
Men
Women
Sample size
Catholic
44%
56%
1,545
Evangelical Protestant
43%
57%
4,757
Historically Black Protestant
41%
59%
1,094
Jehovah's Witness
29%
71%
107
Mainline Protestant
40%
60%
1,266
Mormon
39%
61%
210
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
50%
50%
546
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Gender composition
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Men
15%
35%
31%
19%
4,178
Women
14%
33%
29%
23%
5,418
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Men
10%
11%
29%
36%
12%
1%
4,178
Women
8%
11%
28%
35%
16%
2%
5,418
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Men
57%
19%
3%
19%
3%
4,191
Women
57%
20%
2%
18%
4%
5,498
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Gender composition
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Men
19%
7%
74%
4,189
Women
16%
8%
76%
5,456
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Gender composition
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Men
40%
22%
24%
13%
3,730
Women
51%
21%
19%
8%
4,595
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have completed…
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Gender composition
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Men
59%
26%
10%
5%
4,218
Women
53%
31%
11%
5%
5,523
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Men
54%
5%
14%
5%
23%
4,235
Women
49%
5%
16%
12%
17%
5,533
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Gender composition
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Men
27%
73%
4,232
Women
33%
67%
5,544
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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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
Men
86%
11%
2%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
4,251
Women
90%
8%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Men
82%
14%
2%
2%
< 1%
4,251
Women
87%
10%
1%
1%
< 1%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
57%
28%
14%
< 1%
4,251
Women
63%
26%
11%
1%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
74%
14%
4%
7%
1%
4,251
Women
84%
10%
2%
3%
< 1%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
44%
13%
10%
32%
< 1%
4,251
Women
48%
13%
8%
29%
1%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
51%
7%
4%
35%
3%
4,251
Women
54%
7%
3%
34%
2%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
71%
12%
7%
9%
1%
4,251
Women
78%
10%
5%
5%
1%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
46%
15%
12%
26%
2%
4,251
Women
46%
14%
10%
27%
3%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Gender composition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Men
57%
5%
31%
5%
2%
4,251
Women
62%
4%
29%
4%
2%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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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
Men
48%
49%
1%
2%
4,251
Women
43%
55%
1%
2%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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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
Men
58%
12%
8%
22%
1%
4,251
Women
66%
10%
5%
17%
1%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Men
91%
4%
4%
4,251
Women
91%
5%
4%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Men
85%
10%
5%
4,251
Women
80%
13%
7%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Men
49%
17%
35%
4,251
Women
40%
20%
40%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Men
56%
21%
16%
6%
4,251
Women
50%
28%
14%
8%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Gender composition
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Men
56%
40%
2%
2%
4,251
Women
44%
50%
2%
4%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Men
54%
41%
3%
2%
4,251
Women
47%
47%
4%
2%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Men
30%
65%
5%
4,251
Women
32%
63%
4%
5,560
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Views about homosexuality among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Men
31%
62%
4%
4%
4,251
Women
41%
50%
4%
5%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Men
23%
70%
7%
4,251
Women
29%
62%
9%
5,560
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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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
Men
53%
41%
3%
3%
4,251
Women
45%
48%
2%
5%
5,560
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by gender
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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
Men
12%
23%
2%
57%
5%
4,251
Women
12%
22%
2%
59%
5%
5,560
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.