Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who are ages…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
37%
21%
9%
4,225
Once or twice a month
41%
34%
17%
8%
1,550
Several times a year
30%
41%
19%
9%
1,085
Seldom/never
34%
36%
19%
12%
2,767
Don't know
25%
34%
23%
18%
198
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
22%
29%
25%
5%
< 1%
4,225
Once or twice a month
28%
22%
25%
19%
5%
< 1%
1,550
Several times a year
19%
21%
32%
23%
6%
< 1%
1,085
Seldom/never
22%
20%
28%
23%
7%
1%
2,767
Don't know
14%
18%
27%
28%
12%
< 1%
198
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
49%
4,314
Once or twice a month
55%
45%
1,578
Several times a year
56%
44%
1,106
Seldom/never
65%
35%
2,808
Don't know
59%
41%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who identify as…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
62%
11%
8%
14%
6%
4,198
Once or twice a month
68%
9%
8%
10%
5%
1,557
Several times a year
66%
5%
14%
11%
3%
1,089
Seldom/never
75%
5%
7%
9%
4%
2,767
Don't know
65%
13%
6%
10%
5%
201
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
13%
70%
4,238
Once or twice a month
15%
13%
72%
1,556
Several times a year
22%
13%
65%
1,086
Seldom/never
11%
13%
75%
2,762
Don't know
22%
15%
63%
202
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who have a household income of…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
19%
25%
22%
3,814
Once or twice a month
29%
19%
28%
24%
1,426
Several times a year
28%
20%
26%
25%
992
Seldom/never
32%
20%
27%
21%
2,492
Don't know
34%
14%
34%
18%
150
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who have completed…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
33%
21%
14%
4,284
Once or twice a month
32%
32%
21%
15%
1,574
Several times a year
33%
27%
21%
18%
1,103
Seldom/never
42%
31%
16%
11%
2,797
Don't know
40%
25%
23%
13%
212
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
12%
12%
3%
33%
4,282
Once or twice a month
36%
11%
10%
2%
41%
1,571
Several times a year
42%
10%
11%
3%
34%
1,103
Seldom/never
38%
10%
11%
4%
38%
2,790
Don't know
44%
8%
10%
5%
33%
207
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
71%
4,298
Once or twice a month
27%
73%
1,572
Several times a year
25%
75%
1,103
Seldom/never
24%
76%
2,796
Don't know
23%
77%
213
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who say they…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
21%
8%
1%
21%
5%
4,314
Once or twice a month
27%
27%
13%
< 1%
29%
4%
1,578
Several times a year
26%
29%
15%
1%
24%
6%
1,106
Seldom/never
15%
20%
14%
< 1%
44%
7%
2,808
Don't know
32%
12%
4%
6%
27%
19%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
28%
24%
19%
28%
2%
4,314
Once or twice a month
14%
29%
27%
30%
< 1%
1,578
Several times a year
13%
30%
30%
27%
< 1%
1,106
Seldom/never
7%
20%
28%
45%
1%
2,808
Don't know
23%
16%
15%
39%
8%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who attend religious services…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
29%
57%
1%
4,314
Once or twice a month
7%
33%
60%
< 1%
1,578
Several times a year
4%
35%
60%
< 1%
1,106
Seldom/never
3%
20%
77%
< 1%
2,808
Don't know
11%
20%
61%
8%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who pray…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
13%
6%
41%
1%
4,314
Once or twice a month
20%
13%
10%
57%
< 1%
1,578
Several times a year
17%
14%
12%
57%
1%
1,106
Seldom/never
8%
7%
6%
78%
1%
2,808
Don't know
22%
7%
5%
52%
14%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
12%
6%
6%
75%
1%
4,314
Once or twice a month
5%
6%
6%
83%
< 1%
1,578
Several times a year
3%
4%
11%
82%
< 1%
1,106
Seldom/never
2%
1%
2%
94%
< 1%
2,808
Don't know
9%
3%
8%
72%
9%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who meditate…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
10%
4%
37%
1%
4,314
Once or twice a month
25%
15%
7%
52%
1%
1,578
Several times a year
17%
9%
13%
60%
2%
1,106
Seldom/never
12%
6%
3%
79%
1%
2,808
Don't know
20%
6%
2%
53%
18%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
12%
7%
15%
1%
4,314
Once or twice a month
48%
25%
13%
14%
< 1%
1,578
Several times a year
32%
21%
28%
18%
< 1%
1,106
Seldom/never
30%
14%
14%
41%
1%
2,808
Don't know
35%
15%
9%
25%
17%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
20%
51%
14%
3%
4,314
Once or twice a month
7%
21%
53%
18%
2%
1,578
Several times a year
6%
16%
59%
17%
2%
1,106
Seldom/never
5%
15%
60%
19%
2%
2,808
Don't know
13%
15%
45%
16%
11%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who say…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
21%
76%
2%
1%
4,314
Once or twice a month
20%
79%
1%
1%
1,578
Several times a year
18%
80%
1%
1%
1,106
Seldom/never
19%
79%
1%
1%
2,808
Don't know
21%
68%
5%
6%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who read scripture…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
21%
8%
7%
63%
1%
4,314
Once or twice a month
8%
8%
7%
76%
< 1%
1,578
Several times a year
5%
6%
10%
79%
< 1%
1,106
Seldom/never
3%
3%
4%
89%
< 1%
2,808
Don't know
16%
3%
9%
58%
14%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
13%
2%
63%
9%
4,314
Once or twice a month
8%
13%
1%
72%
6%
1,578
Several times a year
8%
14%
1%
70%
7%
1,106
Seldom/never
6%
10%
< 1%
75%
7%
2,808
Don't know
17%
5%
3%
51%
24%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who …in heaven
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
45%
10%
4,314
Once or twice a month
37%
54%
9%
1,578
Several times a year
42%
49%
9%
1,106
Seldom/never
32%
59%
9%
2,808
Don't know
35%
46%
19%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who …in hell
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
60%
8%
4,314
Once or twice a month
26%
67%
7%
1,578
Several times a year
29%
63%
8%
1,106
Seldom/never
23%
68%
8%
2,808
Don't know
28%
52%
19%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who identify as…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
24%
56%
4,314
Once or twice a month
21%
17%
61%
1,578
Several times a year
24%
19%
57%
1,106
Seldom/never
27%
23%
51%
2,808
Don't know
14%
41%
45%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
35%
40%
7%
4,314
Once or twice a month
16%
36%
43%
5%
1,578
Several times a year
17%
39%
38%
5%
1,106
Seldom/never
19%
35%
37%
9%
2,808
Don't know
16%
22%
30%
32%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who would rather have…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
48%
4%
4%
4,314
Once or twice a month
44%
50%
3%
3%
1,578
Several times a year
45%
48%
3%
4%
1,106
Seldom/never
49%
44%
2%
4%
2,808
Don't know
31%
46%
10%
13%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
61%
5%
2%
4,314
Once or twice a month
33%
62%
3%
3%
1,578
Several times a year
35%
61%
2%
2%
1,106
Seldom/never
38%
56%
3%
2%
2,808
Don't know
32%
51%
10%
7%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
24%
5%
4,314
Once or twice a month
77%
21%
2%
1,578
Several times a year
76%
21%
3%
1,106
Seldom/never
75%
22%
4%
2,808
Don't know
57%
26%
17%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
79%
15%
3%
3%
4,314
Once or twice a month
86%
10%
2%
2%
1,578
Several times a year
84%
11%
2%
3%
1,106
Seldom/never
81%
14%
3%
3%
2,808
Don't know
66%
16%
7%
10%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
75%
19%
7%
4,314
Once or twice a month
81%
14%
5%
1,578
Several times a year
80%
15%
5%
1,106
Seldom/never
77%
17%
6%
2,808
Don't know
60%
21%
19%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
68%
3%
3%
4,314
Once or twice a month
23%
73%
3%
1%
1,578
Several times a year
26%
69%
1%
4%
1,106
Seldom/never
29%
66%
2%
2%
2,808
Don't know
23%
60%
5%
12%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among Non-Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Non-Christians who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
19%
5%
18%
3%
4,314
Once or twice a month
66%
13%
4%
14%
2%
1,578
Several times a year
63%
17%
5%
14%
2%
1,106
Seldom/never
69%
11%
4%
13%
3%
2,808
Don't know
44%
11%
14%
21%
11%
217
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.