Are you a Sunday Stalwart? Solidly Secular? Or somewhere in between? Take our quiz to find out which one of the religious typology groups is your best match and see how you compare with our nationally representative survey of more than 4,000 U.S. adults.
You may find some of these questions are difficult to answer. For example, you may see yourself in more than one category or feel that none quite describes you. That’s OK. In those cases, pick the answer that comes closest, even if it isn’t exactly right.
Question 1 of 16
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services?
More than once a week
Once a week
Once or twice a month
A few times a year
Seldom
Never
Question 2 of 16
Which of these statements comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?
It is NOT necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values
It is necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values
Question 3 of 16
How much meaning and fulfillment, if any, does your religious faith provide you?
A great deal
Some
Not much
None at all
Question 4 of 16
How much meaning and fulfillment, if any, do spiritual practices, such as meditation, provide you?
A great deal
Some
Not much
None at all
Question 5 of 16
How much meaning and fulfillment, if any, does being outdoors and experiencing nature provide you?
A great deal
Some
Not much
None at all
Question 6 of 16
Considering everything, what impact do churches and religious organizations have on American society?
They do more harm than good
They do more good than harm
Don’t make much difference
Question 7 of 16
Other than during religious services, how often do you pray?
Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Once a week
A few times a month
Seldom
Never
Question 8 of 16
Which comes closest to your views, even if none is exactly right?
The holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally, word for word
The holy scripture is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word
The holy scripture is a book written by people and is not the word of God
Question 9 of 16
Are you currently active in church groups or other religious or spiritual organizations, or not?
Yes, active
No, not active
Question 10 of 16
To what extent do you consider yourself a RELIGIOUS person? Are you …
Very religious
Somewhat religious
Not too religious
Not at all religious
Question 11 of 16
To what extent do you consider yourself a SPIRITUAL person? Are you …
Very spiritual
Somewhat spiritual
Not too spiritual
Not at all spiritual
Question 12 of 16
Which of these statements comes closest to your views, even if none is exactly right?
I believe in God as described in the Bible
I DO NOT believe in God as described in the Bible, but I do believe there is some other higher power or spiritual force in the universe
I do not believe there is ANY higher power or spiritual force in the universe
Question 13 of 16
Do you believe in heaven?
Yes, believe in
No, don’t believe
Question 14 of 16
Do you believe in hell?
Yes, believe in
No, don’t believe
Question 15 of 16
Do you believe in spiritual energy located in physical things, such as mountains, trees or crystals?
Yes, believe in
No, don’t believe
Question 16 of 16
How much, if at all, do you find that your religious beliefs help you in your family relationships?
A lot
Some
Not much
Not at all
Not applicable — I am not religious
Religious Typology Quiz
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