4Nov/060
Americans Less Certain God Exists
The Harris Poll found that 42 percent of American adults are not “absolutely certain” there is a God. Only 34 percent responded that way three years ago when asked the same question. Online surveys may reveal more accurate numbers than telephone surveys.
There is no consensus on God's gender, form or degree of control over events on earth.
76 percent of Protestants, 64 percent of Catholics, and 30 percent of Jews say they are "absolutely certain" there is a God. However, most Christians who describe themselves as "Born Again" (93%) are absolutely certain there is a God.
Demographics
The demographics of those who say they are absolutely certain there is a god.
- Women (62%) slightly more than men (54%);
- African Americans (71%) compared to Hispanics (61%) and Whites (57%);
- Republicans (73%) more than Democrats (54%) or Independents (51%);
- People with no college education (62%) or who have some college education (57%) compared to college graduates (50%) and those with post-graduate degrees (53%).