Most U.S. adults believe that spirits or unseen spiritual forces exist

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December 5, 2023

2. Spiritual beliefs

Most U.S. adults believe that spirits or unseen spiritual forces exist

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Most U.S. adults believe that spirits or unseen spiritual forces exist

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2. Spiritual beliefs
88% of Americans believe in God of the Bible or another higher power
Most U.S. adults believe that humans have a soul
54% of Americans believe in God as described in the Bible
81% of U.S. adults say there is something spiritual beyond the natural world, even if we cannot see it
57% of Americans believe animals can have spirits or spiritual energies
Americans more likely to believe in heaven than hell
Women are more likely than men to believe that the dead can interact with the living in various ways

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