These charts are from a recent CBS News Poll -- done between September 10th and 15th of a national sample of 1,012 adults, with a margin of error of 3 points. They asked respondents about their belief in god. Overall, about 78% said they believed in god -- about 4 points lower than this same poll in 2006.
As the top chart shows, a belief in god has declined by generation. Only 67% of those 18-34 believe in god -- 18 points lower than those over 55.
The South has the highest percentage believing in god (83%), while the West has the lowest percentage (70%).
Belief also varies by political persuasion. About 86% of conservatives believe in god, while only about 65% of liberals believe.
I can't help but wonder which god they were referring to here.
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