Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who say they…
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| Surveyyear | 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 | Samplesize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 69% | 19% | 4% | 1% | 6% | 1% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 77% | 14% | 3% | < 1% | 2% | 3% | 2,266 |
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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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who say religion is…
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| Surveyyear | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 63% | 23% | 7% | 8% | < 1% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 67% | 22% | 6% | 4% | 1% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who attend religious services…
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| Surveyyear | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 42% | 33% | 25% | 1% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 47% | 30% | 22% | 1% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who pray…
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| Surveyyear | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 63% | 15% | 5% | 17% | 1% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 66% | 16% | 4% | 12% | 2% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who attend prayer group…
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| Surveyyear | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 30% | 12% | 8% | 49% | 1% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 29% | 10% | 8% | 52% | 2% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who meditate…
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| Surveyyear | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 46% | 8% | 4% | 40% | 2% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 44% | 8% | 3% | 42% | 3% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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| Surveyyear | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 63% | 13% | 9% | 13% | 2% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 60% | 12% | 11% | 13% | 4% | 2,266 |
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 wonder about the universe among adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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| Surveyyear | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 48% | 16% | 12% | 22% | 2% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 41% | 13% | 13% | 28% | 6% | 2,266 |
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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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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| Surveyyear | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 41% | 9% | 39% | 9% | 2% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 35% | 9% | 46% | 5% | 5% | 2,266 |
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 absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who say…
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| Surveyyear | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 34% | 62% | 2% | 1% | 2,535 |
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 reading scripture among adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who read scripture…
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| Surveyyear | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 43% | 11% | 8% | 37% | 1% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 44% | 11% | 9% | 36% | 1% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who say the holy scripture is…
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| Surveyyear | 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 | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 39% | 26% | 2% | 26% | 6% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 42% | 25% | 3% | 21% | 8% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who …in heaven
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| Surveyyear | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 76% | 16% | 7% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 78% | 13% | 9% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who …in hell
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| Surveyyear | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 65% | 28% | 7% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 65% | 23% | 11% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who identify as…
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| Surveyyear | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 39% | 21% | 40% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 39% | 20% | 41% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who are…
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| Surveyyear | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 39% | 32% | 21% | 7% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 40% | 34% | 17% | 9% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who would rather have…
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| Surveyyear | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 47% | 45% | 3% | 4% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 40% | 49% | 4% | 7% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who say government aid to the poor…
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| Surveyyear | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 47% | 46% | 4% | 3% | 2,535 |
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 abortion among adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who say abortion should be…
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| Surveyyear | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 45% | 50% | 4% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 44% | 48% | 8% | 2,266 |
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 hom*osexuality among adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who say hom*osexuality…
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| Surveyyear | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 56% | 36% | 4% | 4% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 42% | 44% | 6% | 8% | 2,266 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who …same-sex marriage
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| Surveyyear | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 46% | 46% | 8% | 2,535 |
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 adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who say…
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| Surveyyear | 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 | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 38% | 56% | 3% | 3% | 2,535 |
| 2007 | 33% | 57% | 3% | 7% | 2,266 |
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 human evolution among adults in Texas
% of adults in Texas who say humans…
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| Surveyyear | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Samplesize |
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| 2014 | 27% | 26% | 4% | 39% | 5% | 2,535 |
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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