DemographicInformation

Age distribution among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201423%43%20%14%204
200727%39%21%14%106
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Generational cohort among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201413%17%36%23%9%2%204
2007< 1%18%33%31%17%< 1%106
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Gender composition among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201454%46%206
200760%40%107
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201490%< 1%1%7%2%202
200785%3%4%7%2%105
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Immigrant status among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20142%9%89%206
20077%7%87%104
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Income distribution among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201421%17%38%24%186
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Educational distribution among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201418%43%32%7%206
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Marital status among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201473%1%6%3%17%206
200772%2%6%5%14%106
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Parent of children under 18 among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201448%52%205
200746%54%107
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201493%6%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%206
200798%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%107
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Importance of religion in one's life among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201485%14%1%< 1%< 1%206
200795%5%< 1%< 1%< 1%107
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Attendance at religious services among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201483%13%5%< 1%206
200792%6%2%< 1%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201492%5%1%2%< 1%206
200795%3%1%1%< 1%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201481%6%2%10%< 1%206
200775%9%4%12%< 1%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%10%1%25%2%206
200757%4%2%35%2%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201485%9%4%1%1%206
200779%12%5%3%1%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201446%31%12%11%< 1%206
200747%21%17%14%2%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201468%4%26%< 1%2%206
200766%3%27%2%2%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201461%36%4%< 1%206
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201484%7%3%6%1%206
200787%5%1%7%< 1%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201499%< 1%1%206
200798%2%< 1%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201462%34%4%206
200754%35%11%107
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201490%7%4%206
200777%14%9%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201479%18%3%< 1%206
200775%20%3%2%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201493%6%< 1%1%206
200775%22%2%1%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201478%19%3%< 1%206
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201417%83%< 1%206
200718%80%2%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201431%63%3%3%206
200714%84%1%1%107
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201414%81%5%206
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 Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

% of Mormons adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
20144%34%1%51%9%206
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.