What is your religious preference -- are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, another religion or no religion?
Protestant
Christian (nonspecific)
Catholic
Jewish
Mormon
Other
None
No answer
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
2023
33
11
22
2
1
6
22
3
2022
34
11
23
2
2
6
21
1
2021
35
10
22
2
1
6
21
3
2020
37
9
22
2
1
6
20
3
2019
35
10
22
2
1
6
21
3
2018
35
10
22
2
2
5
20
4
2017
38
9
21
2
2
5
20
4
2016
38
10
22
3
2
5
18
2
2015
38
9
23
2
2
6
17
4
2014
37
10
23
2
2
6
16
4
2013
38
10
24
2
2
5
15
4
2012
41
10
23
2
2
4
14
3
2011
42
10
23
2
2
5
13
3
2010
45
8
21
2
2
4
14
4
2009
45
9
22
2
1
5
13
3
2008
47
8
22
2
2
5
12
3
2007
51
5
23
3
2
4
11
2
2006
49
6
22
2
2
5
12
2
2005
49
7
23
2
2
5
10
2
2004
50
7
24
2
2
4
9
2
2003
49
7
24
2
2
4
10
2
2002
49
7
24
2
2
4
10
2
2001
53
4
25
2
2
4
8
2
2000
52
5
25
2
2
5
8
2
1999
52
2
27
1
2
6
8
2
1998
58
n/a
27
1
1
5
6
2
1997
53
n/a
26
2
1
7
9
2
1996
56
n/a
25
3
1
6
7
2
1995
56
n/a
27
2
1
5
6
2
1994
59
n/a
24
2
1
5
6
2
1993
56
n/a
26
2
1
7
6
2
1992
56
n/a
26
2
1
5
7
3
1991
56
n/a
25
2
1
5
9
2
1990
56
n/a
25
2
1
5
9
2
1989
57
n/a
25
2
1
6
7
2
1988
57
n/a
26
2
1
5
7
2
1987
57
n/a
28
2
2
1
9
*
1986
58
n/a
27
2
2
2
9
*
1985
57
n/a
28
2
2
3
8
1
1984
57
n/a
28
2
2
2
8
1
1983
55
n/a
29
2
1
4
8
1
1982
56
n/a
29
2
1
4
8
1
1981
59
n/a
28
2
n/a
4
7
1
1980
61
n/a
28
2
n/a
2
7
*
1979
58
n/a
29
2
1
2
7
1
1978
60
n/a
29
2
n/a
1
7
*
1977
61
n/a
27
2
n/a
2
7
1
1976
60
n/a
28
2
n/a
3
6
*
1975
60
n/a
27
2
n/a
4
6
1
1974
60
n/a
28
2
n/a
4
5
*
1973
60
n/a
27
2
n/a
4
5
1
1972
61
n/a
27
2
n/a
4
5
*
1971
63
n/a
26
3
n/a
4
4
*
1970
65
n/a
26
3
n/a
2
3
*
1969
64
n/a
27
3
n/a
2
4
*
1968
67
n/a
25
3
n/a
2
3
*
1967
67
n/a
25
3
n/a
3
2
*
1966
67
n/a
25
3
n/a
2
2
*
1965
69
n/a
24
3
n/a
2
2
*
1964
70
n/a
23
3
n/a
2
2
*
1963
69
n/a
24
3
n/a
2
2
*
1962
69
n/a
24
3
n/a
2
2
1
1961
70
n/a
23
2
n/a
2
2
1
1960
67
n/a
25
3
n/a
2
2
1
1959
68
n/a
24
3
n/a
2
2
*
1958
69
n/a
23
3
n/a
3
2
1
1957
70
n/a
24
3
n/a
1
1
1
1956
71
n/a
25
3
n/a
*
1
*
1955
70
n/a
22
4
n/a
2
2
1
1954
71
n/a
22
3
n/a
2
n/a
2
1953
70
n/a
23
4
n/a
2
1
1
1952
66
n/a
26
4
n/a
1
1
1
1951
68
n/a
24
4
n/a
2
1
1
1950
66
n/a
25
4
n/a
3
n/a
2
1949
69
n/a
22
4
n/a
3
n/a
2
1948
69
n/a
22
4
n/a
*
2
3
* Less than 0.5%
ºÚÁÏÍø
How important would you say religion is in your own life -- very important, fairly important or not very important?
Very important
Fairly important
Not very important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2023
45
26
28
1
2022
46
26
28
*
2021
49
27
25
*
2020
48
25
27
*
2019
49
26
25
*
2018
50
23
26
1
2017
51
23
25
1
2016
53
22
25
1
2015
52
26
22
1
2014
53
27
19
*
2013
56
22
22
1
2012
58
23
19
1
2011
55
26
19
1
2010
54
26
20
1
2009
56
25
19
1
2008
54
26
19
1
2007
56
26
17
1
2006
57
27
16
1
2005
59
25
16
*
2004
59
24
16
1
2003
61
24
15
*
2002
60
27
13
*
2001
58
28
14
*
2000
59
29
12
*
1999
59
29
11
1
1998
61
27
12
1
1997
60
27
12
1
1996
57
28
15
*
1995
58
29
12
1
1994
58
29
12
1
1993
59
29
12
*
1992
58
29
12
1
Based on yearly aggregates; * Less than 0.5%
ºÚÁÏÍø
Now I am going to read you a list of institutions in American society. Please tell me how much confidence you, yourself, have in each one -- a great deal, quite a lot, some or very little? The church or organized religion
Great deal
Quite a lot
Some
Very little
None (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
%
2024
17
15
35
30
2
2
2023
16
16
36
30
3
*
2022
14
17
37
29
2
1
2021
19
18
34
26
3
1
2020
25
17
31
23
3
1
2019
21
15
36
25
4
*
2018
20
18
33
24
3
2
2017
23
18
29
25
3
2
2016
20
21
31
24
3
1
2015
25
17
32
20
3
2
2014
25
20
29
20
4
2
2013
25
23
32
17
2
2
2012
25
19
29
22
4
1
2011
25
23
29
20
2
1
2010
25
23
30
18
2
2
2009
29
23
29
14
3
2
2008
26
22
31
15
2
3
2007
24
22
30
21
2
2
2006
28
24
26
19
2
1
2005
31
22
28
16
2
1
2004
26
27
28
15
2
2
2003
27
23
30
17
2
1
2002
26
19
32
18
3
2
2001
32
28
24
13
2
1
2000
28
28
26
14
2
2
1999
32
26
28
12
1
1
1998
34
25
26
12
1
2
1997
35
21
28
12
2
2
1996
30
27
27
13
2
1
1995
32
25
28
11
2
2
1994
29
25
29
14
2
1
1993
29
24
29
14
3
1
1991 Oct
31
25
27
12
2
3
1991 Feb
33
26
26
12
1
2
1990
33
23
26
14
2
2
1989
30
22
26
17
3
3
1988
35
24
27
11
2
1
1987
35
26
28
10
1
1
1986
34
23
27
12
3
1
1985
42
24
21
11
1
1
1984
41
23
22
13
--
2
1983
39
23
26
9
1
2
1981
40
24
20
11
5
1
1979
40
25
21
11
1
2
1977
38
26
20
13
1
3
1975
44
24
20
9
1
2
1973
43
22
21
7
4
2
(vol.) = Volunteered response
ºÚÁÏÍø
Next, I’m going to read some aspects of life in America today. For each one, please say whether you are -- very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied. How about the influence of organized religion?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2024
11
34
23
23
8
2023
12
36
26
24
3
2022
14
34
28
21
3
2021
15
33
29
20
4
2020
19
40
20
18
2
2019
15
38
23
19
4
2018
13
39
24
19
4
2017
16
40
20
18
6
2016
13
40
23
18
6
2015
13
40
23
16
7
2014
14
40
24
16
7
2013
14
39
23
18
5
2012
18
38
21
17
6
2011
17
41
20
16
6
2008
16
40
22
17
5
2007
22
34
23
16
5
2006
19
36
23
18
5
2005
16
39
24
18
3
2004
17
41
24
14
4
2003
17
42
25
12
4
2002
18
51
19
9
3
2001
17
47
21
11
4
ºÚÁÏÍø
At the present time, do you think religion as a whole is increasing its influence on American life or losing its influence?
Increasing its influence
Losing its influence
Same (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2023
22
75
1
2
2022
22
75
1
2
2021
21
78
1
1
2020
33
64
2
1
2019
19
79
1
1
2018
21
76
1
2
2017
24
73
1
1
2016
22
75
1
2
2015
20
76
1
2
2014
24
73
1
2
2013
21
76
1
2
2012
24
72
2
3
2011
26
71
1
2
2010
25
70
2
3
2009
25
70
2
3
2008
29
67
2
3
2007
33
62
2
3
2006
40
55
2
3
2005
47
48
2
2
2004
48
48
2
2
2003
39
56
2
3
2002
48
46
3
3
2001
55
39
3
3
2000
36
58
4
2
1999
36
58
3
3
1998
43
52
3
3
1997
36
58
3
3
1996
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1995
37
57
3
3
1994
27
68
2
3
1993
27
62
6
5
1992
27
63
5
5
Based on yearly aggregates; (vol.)=volunteered response
ºÚÁÏÍø
Do you happen to be a member of a church or synagogue?
Yes
No
%
%
2023
45
55
2022
46
53
2021
47
53
2020
47
52
2019
51
49
2018
50
50
2017
54
46
2016
55
44
2015
54
46
2014
57
42
2013
59
41
2012
59
41
2011
59
41
2010
61
38
2009
63
36
2008
61
39
2007
61
39
2006
63
37
2005
64
36
2004
64
36
2003
65
35
2002
65
35
2001
66
34
2000
68
32
1999
70
30
1998
68
32
1997
67
33
1996
65
35
1995
69
31
1994
69
31
1993
69
31
1992
70
29
Based on yearly aggregates
ºÚÁÏÍø
Did you, yourself, happen to attend church or synagogue in the last seven days, or not?
Yes
No
%
%
2023
32
68
2022
30
70
2021
29
70
2020
30
69
2019
34
66
2018
32
68
2017
35
65
2016
36
64
2015
36
64
2014
36
63
2013
39
61
2012
40
60
2011
37
63
2010
39
61
2009
42
58
2008
38
62
2007
41
59
2006
40
60
2005
43
57
2004
44
56
2003
41
59
2002
44
56
2001
41
59
2000
44
56
1999
43
57
1998
40
60
1997
40
60
1996
38
62
1995
43
57
1994
42
58
1993
40
60
1992
40
59
Based on yearly aggregates; 2020 WORDING: Did you attend church, either in person or remotely, in the last seven days, or not?
ºÚÁÏÍø
How often do you attend church or synagogue -- every week, almost every week, about once a month, seldom or never?
Every week
Almost every week
About once a month
Seldom
Never
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
%
2023
21
9
11
26
31
2
2022
20
10
11
26
31
1
2021
22
9
11
25
31
2
2020
24
9
11
25
29
3
2019
23
10
12
24
29
3
2018
22
10
11
25
28
3
2017
24
13
14
27
22
1
2016
26
12
13
28
20
1
2015
25
10
12
26
24
3
2014
27
10
12
24
23
4
2013
28
11
15
26
19
1
2012
30
10
13
24
20
2
2011
28
10
13
26
20
3
2010
29
10
12
25
20
4
2009
30
10
12
26
20
2
2008
29
11
12
27
19
2
2007
30
11
12
27
18
2
2006
30
11
13
26
18
2
2005
32
11
13
27
17
2
2004
31
11
13
28
16
1
2003
30
11
14
27
17
1
2002
32
11
14
27
15
1
2001
32
10
13
28
15
1
2000
32
14
13
27
13
1
1999
32
12
15
27
13
1
1998
32
13
17
28
10
1
1997
29
13
17
29
11
1
1996
29
12
15
32
11
1
1995
31
12
16
30
10
1
1994
32
13
16
28
10
1
1993
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1992
34
10
14
27
14
1
2000-2023 based on yearly aggregates; 1992-1999 based on two polls in which full religion module was asked; * Less than 0.5%; 2020 WORDING: "How often do you usually attend church, synagogue or mosque...?"
ºÚÁÏÍø
Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your beliefs -- you are religious, you are spiritual but not religious, or you are neither?
Religious
Spiritual but not religious
Neither
Both (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2023 Jul 3-27
47
33
18
2
1
2002 Jan 11-14
50
33
11
4
2
1999 Dec 9-12
54
30
9
6
1
(vol.) = volunteered response
ºÚÁÏÍø
For each of the following items I am going to read you, please tell me whether it is something you believe in, something you're not sure about, or something you don't believe in. First, ... Next, ... [RANDOM ORDER]?
Believe in
Not sure about
Don't believe in
No opinion
%
%
%
%
God
2023 May 1-24
74
14
12
--
2016 May 4-8
79
10
11
1
2007 May 10-13 ^
86
8
6
*
2004 May 2-4 ^
90
5
4
1
2001 May 10-14
90
7
2
1
The devil
2023 May 1-24
58
14
28
*
2016 May 4-8
61
12
27
*
2007 May 10-13 ^
70
8
21
1
2004 May 2-4 ^
70
10
19
1
2001 May 10-14
68
12
20
*
Angels
2023 May 1-24
69
13
18
--
2016 May 4-8
72
12
16
*
2007 May 10-13 ^
75
11
14
*
2004 May 2-4 ^
78
11
10
1
2001 May 10-14
79
12
8
1
Heaven
2023 May 1-24
67
15
18
--
2016 May 4-8
71
14
15
*
2007 May 10-13 ^
81
8
11
*
2004 May 2-4 ^
81
10
8
1
2001 May 10-14
83
10
7
*
Hell
2023 May 1-24
59
14
27
1
2016 May 4-8
64
13
22
1
2007 May 10-13 ^
69
8
22
1
2004 May 2-4 ^
70
12
17
1
2001 May 10-14
71
13
15
1
^ Asked of a half sample
ºÚÁÏÍø
(Asked of those dissatisfied with influence of organized religion) Would you like to see organized religion have more influence in this nation, less influence or keep its influence as it is now?
Combined responses: Satisfaction with influence of organized religion + follow-up of those dissatisfied
Total satisfied
Dissatisfied, want more
Dissatisfied, want less
Dissatisfied, remain same
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2020
59
5
27
6
2
2018
52
5
28
10
4
2017
56
7
23
8
6
2016
53
11
20
10
7
2015
53
8
22
9
7
2014
54
10
21
9
7
2013
53
12
20
9
5
2012
56
8
22
8
6
2011
58
8
22
6
6
2008
56
6
24
8
5
2007
56
6
23
10
5
2006
55
7
24
8
5
2005
55
9
25
8
3
2004
58
12
19
7
4
2003
59
9
18
10
4
2002
69
8
14
6
3
2001
64
10
12
10
4
ºÚÁÏÍø
Would you describe yourself as a "born-again" or evangelical Christian?
Yes
No
No opinion
%
%
%
2022
32
66
2
2021
36
62
2
2020
34
64
2
2019
37
60
2
2018
36
59
5
2017
42
54
4
2016
41
53
6
2015
38
56
6
2014
44
50
6
2013
41
53
6
2012
41
54
5
2011
42
53
5
2010
42
53
4
2009
n/a
n/a
n/a
2008
40
55
6
2007
41
54
5
2006
43
52
5
2005
41
53
6
2004
41
54
5
2003
42
54
4
2002
46
49
5
2001
44
49
7
2000
45
49
6
1999
46
47
7
1998
47
46
7
1997
44
49
7
1996
39
54
7
1995
41
53
6
1994
36
59
5
1993
42
54
4
1992
36
59
5
Based on yearly aggregates
ºÚÁÏÍø
When you were growing up, how often do you attend church, synagogue or mosque -- every week, almost every week, about once a month, seldom or never?
Every week
Almost every week
About once a month
Seldom
Never
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
%
2022 Aug 1-23
48
19
10
15
9
*
2022 Jul 5-26
51
15
11
15
7
*
2017 Mar 9-29
51
18
8
13
8
1
ºÚÁÏÍø
As far as you know, how often did your parents attend church, synagogue, mosque or temple when they were growing up?
Every week
Almost every week
About once a month
Seldom
Never
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
%
2022 Aug 1-23
49
18
10
13
8
2
2022 Jul 5-26
52
15
8
15
7
2
gallup
How interested are you in exploring religion in the future -- very interested, moderately interested, a little interested or not interested at all?
Asked of those with no religious preference
Very interested
Moderately interested
A little interested
Not interested at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2022 Aug 1-23
4
6
14
77
--
2022 Jul 5-26
3
12
12
73
--
gallup
Do you believe that religion can answer all or most of today's problems, or that religion is largely old-fashioned and out of date?
Yes, can answer
No, largely out of date
Other (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2020
53
35
9
4
2019
53
37
7
3
2018
49
38
8
6
2017
55
34
6
5
2016
54
33
6
7
2015
52
33
9
6
2014
57
30
6
7
2013
56
30
9
5
2012
55
31
8
7
2011
57
30
7
6
2010
58
27
9
6
2009
59
28
8
6
2008
57
27
10
6
2007
59
26
10
6
2006
60
25
10
5
2005
59
24
12
5
2004
59
24
10
7
2003
60
26
9
5
2002
62
22
10
6
2001
62
22
11
5
2000
65
19
12
4
1999
67
20
9
4
1998
65
20
--
15
1997
63
20
9
8
1996
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1995
61
21
13
5
1994
62
21
10
7
1993
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1992
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Based on yearly aggregates; (vol.) = Volunteered response
ºÚÁÏÍø
How often do you pray to God outside of religious services? Would you say often, sometimes, hardly ever, only in times of crisis or never?
2020 Apr 14-28
1990 May 1-Jun 30
%
%
Often
58
49
Sometimes
17
28
Hardly ever
6
9
Only in times of crisis
3
4
Never
14
10
No opinion
1
1
ºÚÁÏÍø
Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your views about the Bible -- the Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word, the Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, or the Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by man]?
Actual word
Inspired word
Fables, legends
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2022 May 2-22
20
49
29
1
2017 May 3-7
24
47
26
2
2014 May 8-11 ^
28
47
21
4
2011 May 5-8
30
49
17
3
2008 Dec 4-7
27
50
21
3
2008 May 8-11
30
46
22
3
2007 Dec 6-9
28
51
18
4
2007 May 10-13
32
45
21
2
2006 May 8-11
28
49
19
3
2005 May 2-5
32
47
18
3
2004 Nov 7-10
34
48
15
3
2002 Dec 9-10
30
52
15
3
2001 Feb 19-21
27
49
20
4
1998 Jun 22-23
33
47
17
3
1993 Jun 18-21
35
48
14
3
1991 Nov 21-23
32
49
16
3
1984 Nov
40
41
12
7
1984 Sep
37
46
12
5
1983 May
37
43
11
9
1981 Dec 11-14
37
42
11
--
1980 Jul 29-Aug 2
40
45
10
6
1978 Apr 18-May 1
38
45
13
6
1976 Aug 24-27
38
45
13
5
^ Asked of a half sample
ºÚÁÏÍø
Do you believe in God?
Yes
No
No opinion
%
%
%
2022 May 2-22
81
17
1
2017 May 3-7 ^
87
12
1
2016 Jun 14-23 ^
89
10
1
2014 May 8-11 ^
86
11
3
2013 May 2-7 ^
87
11
2
2011 May 5-8 ^
92
7
1
1967 Aug 24-29
98
1
*
1965 Nov
98
2
1
1954 Nov 11-16
98
1
1
1953 Mar 28-Apr 2
98
1
*
1947 Nov 7-12 #
94
3
2
1944 Nov 17-22 @
96
1
2
^Asked of a half sample; #WORDING: Do you, personally, believe in God?; @WORDING: Do you, personally, believe in a God?
ºÚÁÏÍø
(Asked of those who believe in God) Which comes closest to your view about God -- God hears your prayers, God hears your prayers and can intervene on your behalf, or God does neither of these?
Hears prayers only
Hears prayers/Can intervene
Does neither
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2022 May 2-22
35
51
13
1
gallup
Which comes closest to describing you -- [ROTATED: you are convinced that God exists, you think God probably exists, but you have a little doubt, you think God probably exists, but you have a lot of doubt, you think God probably does not exist, but you are not sure, (or) you are convinced that God does not exist]?
Convinced God exists
Probably exists, have a little doubt
Probably exists, have a lot of doubt
Probably does not exist, but not sure
Convinced God does not exist
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
%
2017 May 3-7 ^
64
16
5
6
7
2
2010 Aug 5-8
72
12
4
5
4
3
2006 May 8-11
73
14
5
4
3
2
2005 Nov 17-20
78
12
4
4
1
1
2005 Oct 24-26
80
8
3
4
3
2
^ Asked of a half sample
ºÚÁÏÍø
Is each of the following a major factor, a minor factor or not a factor in why you attend church or a place of worship? How about -- [RANDOM ORDER]?
Based on adults who attend church monthly or more often
Major factor
Minor factor
Not a factor
No opinion
%
%
%
%
Sermons or talks that teach you more about scripture
76
16
8
*
Sermons or lectures that help you connect religion to your own life
75
16
8
1
Spiritual programs geared toward children and teenagers
64
21
15
1
Lots of community outreach and volunteer opportunities
59
27
13
1
Dynamic religious leaders who are interesting and inspiring
54
28
17
1
Social activities that allow you to get to know people in your community
49
36
14
*
A good choir, praise band, cantors or other spiritual music
38
36
25
1
2017 March 9-29; * Less than 0.5%
ºÚÁÏÍø
Please say whether each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason or not a reason why you [seldom / never] attend church or a place of worship. How about -- [RANDOM ORDER]?
Based on adults who seldom or never attend church but attended monthly or more often while growing up
Major reason
Minor reason
Not a reason
No opinion
%
%
%
%
You prefer to worship on your own
44
21
34
*
You don't like organized religion
36
25
37
1
You aren't very religious
33
32
33
2
You haven't found a church or other place of worship that you like
22
24
53
1
You don't have the time
19
28
52
1
You aren't sure what religion is right for you
17
23
59
1
You don't like being asked for money when you attend
16
29
55
*
Poor health or other problems prevent you from going
10
19
71
*
You don't feel welcome when you do attend
9
25
65
1
2017 March 9-29; * Less than 0.5%
ºÚÁÏÍø
Do you believe in God or a universal spirit?
Yes
No
No opinion
%
%
%
2016 Jun 14-23 ^
89
9
2
2014 May 8-11 ^
86
12
2
2013 May 2-7 ^
90
9
1
2011 May 5-8 ^
91
8
1
1994 Dec 16-18
96
3
1
1988 Dec 21-22
95
5
1
1983
95
3
2
1978 Nov 10-13
94
4
2
1976 Jun
94
3
2
^Asked of a half sample
ºÚÁÏÍø
If more Americans were religious, would that be positive or negative for American society?
Positive
Negative
Neither (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2013 May 2-7
75
17
4
4
(vol.)=volunteered response
ºÚÁÏÍø
Do you believe in heaven?
Yes
No
No opinion
%
%
%
2011 May 5-8
85
14
1
1994 Dec 16-18 ^
90
9
2
1981 Jan-Dec #
84
11
5
1968 Jun 26-Jul 1 #
85
11
4
^"Which, if either, of the following do you believe in -- [ROTATED: heaven/hell]?; #Asked in rotation with other items
ºÚÁÏÍø
Do you believe in hell?
Yes
No
No opinion
%
%
%
2011 May 5-8
75
22
3
1994 Dec 16-18 ^
73
24
3
1981 Jan-Dec #
67
26
7
1968 Jun 26-Jul 1 #
66
29
6
^"Which, if either, of the following do you believe in -- [ROTATED: heaven/hell]?; #Asked in rotation with other items
ºÚÁÏÍø
Which of the following statements comes closest to your belief about God -- you believe in God, you don't believe in God, but you do believe in a universal spirit or higher power, or you don't believe in either?
God
Universal spirit
Neither
Other (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2010 May 3-6
80
12
6
1
1
2008 May 8-11
78
15
6
*
1
2007 May 10-13 ^
78
14
7
*
1
2004 May 2-4 ^
81
13
5
*
1
1999 Dec 9-12
86
8
5
1
*
^Asked of a half sample; (vol.)=volunteered response; * Less than 0.5%
ºÚÁÏÍø
How do you personally feel about the Catholic religion -- very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable or very unfavorable?
Sharply more Americans than 20 years ago say antisemitism is a very serious problem, as Jewish Americans' reports of poor treatment exceed those of other faith groups.