Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who believe in Heaven

% of adults who believe in Heaven who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201464%15%9%11%1%24,337
200756%14%13%14%3%25,775
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who believe in Heaven by religious group

% of adults who believe in Heaven who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic59%17%11%12%1%6,083
Evangelical Protestant75%12%6%6%1%7,452
Historically Black Protestant74%12%7%7%1%1,761
Jehovah's Witness82%7%5%4%2%126
Jewish49%16%14%21%< 1%288
Mainline Protestant58%18%11%12%1%4,683
Mormon83%8%4%4%1%626
Muslim67%14%9%7%3%202
Orthodox Christian56%25%8%11%< 1%138
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")45%15%12%27%2%2,430
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are ages…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week18%33%28%21%15,642
Once or twice a month27%37%24%13%3,449
Several times a year25%37%26%12%2,059
Seldom/never25%34%26%15%2,434
Don't know16%30%21%33%265
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Generational cohort among adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week11%12%27%34%14%1%15,642
Once or twice a month18%16%30%28%8%< 1%3,449
Several times a year16%15%31%30%7%1%2,059
Seldom/never15%16%28%30%10%1%2,434
Don't know10%9%27%31%21%1%265
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Gender composition among adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMenWomenSample size
At least once a week42%58%15,990
Once or twice a month47%53%3,502
Several times a year49%51%2,089
Seldom/never57%43%2,477
Don't know49%51%279
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week62%15%3%16%4%15,772
Once or twice a month67%12%3%15%3%3,463
Several times a year67%10%6%15%2%2,067
Seldom/never68%11%4%14%4%2,457
Don't know65%9%4%17%5%270
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Immigrant status among adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week15%9%77%15,789
Once or twice a month13%10%76%3,452
Several times a year16%10%74%2,061
Seldom/never12%11%77%2,430
Don't know22%9%69%265
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week38%21%26%16%13,787
Once or twice a month35%21%27%17%3,122
Several times a year34%18%28%19%1,872
Seldom/never43%21%23%13%2,124
Don't know43%19%25%13%179
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Educational distribution among adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who have completed…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week43%33%15%9%15,895
Once or twice a month42%33%16%9%3,489
Several times a year44%31%16%9%2,080
Seldom/never54%29%11%6%2,463
Don't know59%25%10%6%275
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week51%6%14%8%21%15,914
Once or twice a month47%8%12%4%29%3,497
Several times a year49%7%11%5%28%2,084
Seldom/never40%9%14%7%30%2,464
Don't know46%5%10%13%26%275
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week29%71%15,922
Once or twice a month34%66%3,490
Several times a year32%68%2,086
Seldom/never29%71%2,469
Don't know25%75%277
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say they…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week85%13%1%1%< 1%< 1%15,990
Once or twice a month69%26%3%< 1%1%< 1%3,502
Several times a year61%31%6%1%1%< 1%2,089
Seldom/never49%36%10%1%3%2%2,477
Don't know70%20%1%6%< 1%3%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week78%17%3%2%1%15,990
Once or twice a month51%40%7%2%< 1%3,502
Several times a year40%46%12%2%< 1%2,089
Seldom/never31%43%19%7%< 1%2,477
Don't know67%22%6%3%3%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%30%15%1%15,990
Once or twice a month31%48%21%< 1%3,502
Several times a year21%53%27%< 1%2,089
Seldom/never16%38%46%< 1%2,477
Don't know38%37%20%6%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who pray…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week79%14%3%4%1%15,990
Once or twice a month53%27%9%10%1%3,502
Several times a year42%27%12%18%1%2,089
Seldom/never32%19%12%36%1%2,477
Don't know57%19%6%8%9%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%12%9%39%1%15,990
Once or twice a month15%14%11%60%< 1%3,502
Several times a year10%9%14%67%< 1%2,089
Seldom/never8%4%6%81%< 1%2,477
Don't know25%6%6%56%7%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who meditate…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%7%3%34%2%15,990
Once or twice a month28%14%5%52%1%3,502
Several times a year20%8%11%60%1%2,089
Seldom/never17%5%3%73%1%2,477
Don't know32%3%3%42%20%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%15%9%21%1%15,990
Once or twice a month35%24%17%24%1%3,502
Several times a year23%17%31%29%1%2,089
Seldom/never22%10%13%54%1%2,477
Don't know24%16%9%27%23%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%7%36%5%3%15,990
Once or twice a month30%10%52%7%1%3,502
Several times a year23%9%57%10%1%2,089
Seldom/never17%11%60%10%2%2,477
Don't know29%6%44%9%12%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%57%2%1%15,990
Once or twice a month30%68%1%1%3,502
Several times a year30%68%1%1%2,089
Seldom/never25%72%1%1%2,477
Don't know28%58%5%9%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%11%7%25%1%15,990
Once or twice a month26%18%12%44%< 1%3,502
Several times a year15%13%17%56%< 1%2,089
Seldom/never12%7%6%74%< 1%2,477
Don't know31%11%7%36%14%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week46%31%3%14%6%15,990
Once or twice a month28%41%2%22%7%3,502
Several times a year25%38%3%27%7%2,089
Seldom/never25%31%2%35%7%2,477
Don't know36%17%12%15%19%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who …in hell

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week78%16%5%15,990
Once or twice a month75%20%5%3,502
Several times a year73%22%5%2,089
Seldom/never72%23%5%2,477
Don't know70%15%15%279
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who identify as…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week43%17%40%15,990
Once or twice a month42%16%42%3,502
Several times a year40%15%44%2,089
Seldom/never35%21%43%2,477
Don't know29%37%34%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who are…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%31%18%6%15,990
Once or twice a month38%37%20%5%3,502
Several times a year32%40%22%5%2,089
Seldom/never31%36%24%9%2,477
Don't know36%19%12%33%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%40%3%3%15,990
Once or twice a month53%42%2%3%3,502
Several times a year51%44%2%3%2,089
Seldom/never50%44%2%4%2,477
Don't know42%41%4%13%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%46%4%2%15,990
Once or twice a month48%47%3%2%3,502
Several times a year46%49%3%1%2,089
Seldom/never46%49%3%3%2,477
Don't know44%41%6%8%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%55%4%15,990
Once or twice a month53%44%3%3,502
Several times a year57%39%4%2,089
Seldom/never58%37%4%2,477
Don't know37%48%15%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%42%5%4%15,990
Once or twice a month66%28%4%3%3,502
Several times a year69%24%3%3%2,089
Seldom/never66%27%3%3%2,477
Don't know46%33%9%12%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%52%8%15,990
Once or twice a month56%37%7%3,502
Several times a year59%34%8%2,089
Seldom/never57%35%8%2,477
Don't know36%41%23%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week42%52%3%3%15,990
Once or twice a month40%57%2%2%3,502
Several times a year40%56%2%2%2,089
Seldom/never42%53%2%3%2,477
Don't know40%37%4%19%279
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 adults who believe in Heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

% of adults who believe in Heaven who say humans…

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week16%30%3%46%5%15,990
Once or twice a month28%32%3%33%3%3,502
Several times a year31%32%4%30%3%2,089
Seldom/never36%26%4%29%5%2,477
Don't know14%17%11%35%23%279
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.