Views about size of government among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by attendance at prayer groups (2014) Switch to: Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year by views about size of government

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who would rather have…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%46%1%5%250
Once or twice a month43%51%3%3%198
Several times a year48%46%4%2%341
Seldom/never51%43%3%3%2,426
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