Many Americans say ‘spiritual’ means belief in higher power or God

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December 5, 2023

1. Measuring spirituality

Many Americans say ‘spiritual’ means belief in higher power or God

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Many Americans say ‘spiritual’ means belief in higher power or God

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1. Measuring spirituality
The survey asked U.S. adults whether they think of themselves as spiritual and also whether they think of themselves as religious …
22% of Americans are spiritual but not religious
Connecting with ‘something bigger than myself’ or with God most essential to being spiritual
What spiritual Americans consider essential to their spirituality

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