71% of ‘nones’ seldom or never pray

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January 12, 2024

4. Are all ‘nones’ nonbelievers?

71% of ‘nones’ seldom or never pray

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4. Are all ‘nones’ nonbelievers?
Most religious ‘nones’ believe in God or some higher power; most don’t believe in heaven or hell
97% of religious ‘nones’ say they attend religious services a few times a year or less often (if at all)
Most ‘nones’ believe in God or higher power
Most self-described atheists say the natural world is all there is, but most other ‘nones’ say there is something spiritual beyond the natural world
Most ‘nones’ believe humans have a soul or spirit in addition to a physical body
Fewer than half of religious ‘nones’ believe in heaven, hell
Most ‘nones’ exhibit low levels of religious commitment
90% of ‘nones’ seldom or never attend religious services
81% of ‘nones’ say religion is not too important or not at all important in their lives

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