| Survey year | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4% | 14% | 32% | 50% | 1% | 1,474 |
| 2007 | 6% | 17% | 35% | 41% | 1% | 826 |
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.
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who are ages…
| Importance of religion in one's life | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 44% | 33% | 16% | 7% | 183 |
| Not too important | 44% | 34% | 15% | 7% | 451 |
| Not at all important | 35% | 37% | 16% | 11% | 757 |
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.
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Generational cohort among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who are…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 28% | 25% | 24% | 19% | 4% | < 1% | 183 |
| Not too important | 28% | 28% | 21% | 17% | 4% | 1% | 451 |
| Not at all important | 23% | 22% | 27% | 20% | 8% | < 1% | 757 |
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.
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Gender composition among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who are…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 64% | 36% | 184 |
| Not too important | 61% | 39% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 61% | 39% | 768 |
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.
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Racial and ethnic composition among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who identify as…
| Importance of religion in one's life | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 80% | 3% | 5% | 9% | 3% | 183 |
| Not too important | 74% | 6% | 7% | 8% | 5% | 452 |
| Not at all important | 83% | 2% | 3% | 8% | 4% | 758 |
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.
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Immigrant status among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who are…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 6% | 17% | 77% | 181 |
| Not too important | 8% | 17% | 74% | 456 |
| Not at all important | 8% | 13% | 79% | 764 |
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.
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Income distribution among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who have a household income of…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 29% | 25% | 24% | 22% | 170 |
| Not too important | 22% | 18% | 30% | 30% | 426 |
| Not at all important | 18% | 17% | 34% | 32% | 712 |
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.
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Educational distribution among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who have completed…
| Importance of religion in one's life | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 33% | 34% | 18% | 15% | 184 |
| Not too important | 19% | 40% | 25% | 15% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 21% | 33% | 28% | 18% | 768 |
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.
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Marital status among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who are…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 29% | 13% | 13% | 1% | 44% | 184 |
| Not too important | 34% | 6% | 9% | 2% | 48% | 456 |
| Not at all important | 38% | 13% | 11% | 3% | 36% | 767 |
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.
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Parent of children under 18 among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who are…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 18% | 82% | 183 |
| Not too important | 20% | 80% | 457 |
| Not at all important | 24% | 76% | 766 |
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.
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who say they…
| Importance of religion in one's life | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 21% | 33% | 21% | < 1% | 18% | 6% | 184 |
| Not too important | 6% | 24% | 25% | < 1% | 30% | 14% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 3% | 12% | 11% | < 1% | 58% | 16% | 768 |
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.
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Attendance at religious services among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who attend religious services…
| Importance of religion in one's life | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 3% | 40% | 55% | 1% | 184 |
| Not too important | 1% | 25% | 73% | < 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | < 1% | 8% | 91% | < 1% | 768 |
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.
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Frequency of prayer among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who pray…
| Importance of religion in one's life | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 16% | 14% | 16% | 52% | 1% | 184 |
| Not too important | 6% | 4% | 9% | 80% | < 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 3% | 2% | 2% | 92% | < 1% | 768 |
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.
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who attend prayer group…
| Importance of religion in one's life | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 2% | 4% | 6% | 88% | < 1% | 184 |
| Not too important | 1% | 2% | 2% | 95% | < 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 98% | < 1% | 768 |
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.
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Frequency of meditation among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who meditate…
| Importance of religion in one's life | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 39% | 18% | 5% | 38% | < 1% | 184 |
| Not too important | 20% | 15% | 9% | 55% | 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 19% | 9% | 7% | 64% | 1% | 768 |
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.
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Importance of religion in one's life | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 47% | 23% | 14% | 15% | 1% | 184 |
| Not too important | 33% | 21% | 16% | 30% | 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 34% | 18% | 9% | 37% | 2% | 768 |
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 agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Importance of religion in one's life | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 65% | 13% | 9% | 13% | < 1% | 184 |
| Not too important | 51% | 24% | 16% | 7% | 2% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 53% | 17% | 14% | 16% | < 1% | 768 |
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 agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Importance of religion in one's life | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 3% | 31% | 55% | 10% | 1% | 184 |
| Not too important | 1% | 27% | 55% | 17% | 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | < 1% | 22% | 53% | 24% | 1% | 768 |
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 agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who say…
| Importance of religion in one's life | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 16% | 82% | 1% | 1% | 184 |
| Not too important | 15% | 83% | 1% | < 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 14% | 84% | 1% | < 1% | 768 |
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 agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who read scripture…
| Importance of religion in one's life | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 9% | 6% | 14% | 71% | < 1% | 184 |
| Not too important | 2% | 5% | 6% | 87% | < 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 1% | 3% | 3% | 93% | < 1% | 768 |
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.
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Interpreting scripture among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who say the holy scripture is…
| Importance of religion in one's life | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 2% | 4% | 1% | 82% | 11% | 184 |
| Not too important | 1% | 3% | < 1% | 91% | 5% | 458 |
| Not at all important | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 96% | 3% | 768 |
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.
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Belief in Heaven among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who …in heaven
| Importance of religion in one's life | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 34% | 49% | 17% | 184 |
| Not too important | 17% | 69% | 15% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 6% | 85% | 9% | 768 |
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.
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Belief in Hell among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who …in hell
| Importance of religion in one's life | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 22% | 64% | 14% | 184 |
| Not too important | 12% | 78% | 10% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 4% | 88% | 8% | 768 |
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.
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who identify as…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 26% | 16% | 58% | 184 |
| Not too important | 23% | 15% | 62% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 19% | 14% | 67% | 768 |
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.
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Political ideology among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who are…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 13% | 42% | 41% | 4% | 184 |
| Not too important | 11% | 46% | 41% | 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 10% | 35% | 52% | 4% | 768 |
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.
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Views about size of government among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who would rather have…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 55% | 36% | 2% | 7% | 184 |
| Not too important | 46% | 46% | 4% | 4% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 51% | 42% | 3% | 4% | 768 |
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.
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Views about government aid to the poor among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who say government aid to the poor…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 33% | 59% | 2% | 6% | 184 |
| Not too important | 25% | 69% | 4% | 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 31% | 64% | 3% | 2% | 768 |
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 agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who say abortion should be…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 78% | 19% | 3% | 184 |
| Not too important | 88% | 11% | 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 89% | 8% | 3% | 768 |
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.
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Views about homosexuality among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who say homosexuality…
| Importance of religion in one's life | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 89% | 9% | 2% | 1% | 184 |
| Not too important | 94% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 95% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 768 |
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.
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Views about same-sex marriage among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who …same-sex marriage
| Importance of religion in one's life | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 88% | 9% | 3% | 184 |
| Not too important | 92% | 6% | 2% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 92% | 5% | 3% | 768 |
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.
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Views about environmental regulation among agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who say…
| Importance of religion in one's life | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 24% | 74% | 1% | 1% | 184 |
| Not too important | 18% | 79% | 2% | 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 21% | 76% | 1% | 2% | 768 |
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 agnostics by importance of religion
% of agnostics who say humans…
| Importance of religion in one's life | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat important | 72% | 16% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 184 |
| Not too important | 84% | 7% | 5% | 3% | 1% | 458 |
| Not at all important | 88% | 5% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 768 |
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.
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