Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say religion is not at all important
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
14%
9%
39%
2%
3,966
2007
32%
9%
9%
45%
5%
2,468
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say religion is not at all important by religious group
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
25%
9%
10%
55%
1%
160
Mainline Protestant
38%
12%
12%
38%
< 1%
136
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
34%
15%
9%
40%
2%
3,232
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 adults who say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
31%
37%
22%
10%
1,460
Once or twice a month
40%
36%
15%
9%
548
Several times a year
27%
45%
17%
10%
340
Seldom/never
31%
35%
18%
16%
1,464
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 adults who say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
21%
28%
26%
6%
< 1%
1,460
Once or twice a month
27%
22%
26%
19%
5%
< 1%
548
Several times a year
18%
20%
35%
22%
5%
1%
340
Seldom/never
20%
18%
27%
23%
10%
1%
1,464
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 adults who say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
43%
1,480
Once or twice a month
60%
40%
552
Several times a year
60%
40%
345
Seldom/never
69%
31%
1,492
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 adults who say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
71%
5%
5%
14%
5%
1,447
Once or twice a month
76%
6%
6%
9%
3%
544
Several times a year
78%
4%
6%
11%
1%
343
Seldom/never
81%
3%
4%
8%
3%
1,473
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 adults who say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
13%
14%
73%
1,460
Once or twice a month
12%
13%
75%
547
Several times a year
17%
11%
71%
342
Seldom/never
10%
13%
77%
1,470
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
24%
19%
28%
30%
1,358
Once or twice a month
25%
19%
30%
26%
511
Several times a year
19%
20%
32%
28%
317
Seldom/never
31%
18%
28%
23%
1,326
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 adults who say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
28%
32%
23%
16%
1,472
Once or twice a month
24%
34%
25%
16%
551
Several times a year
22%
29%
25%
24%
344
Seldom/never
40%
29%
18%
12%
1,487
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
12%
11%
3%
33%
1,474
Once or twice a month
30%
13%
12%
2%
42%
552
Several times a year
44%
13%
13%
2%
28%
343
Seldom/never
37%
10%
12%
4%
38%
1,483
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
27%
73%
1,474
Once or twice a month
21%
79%
550
Several times a year
22%
78%
344
Seldom/never
20%
80%
1,487
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 adults who say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say they…
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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
25%
14%
9%
1%
45%
7%
1,480
Once or twice a month
11%
15%
12%
< 1%
58%
4%
552
Several times a year
9%
16%
12%
1%
53%
8%
345
Seldom/never
6%
9%
11%
< 1%
67%
7%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
4%
12%
84%
< 1%
1,480
Once or twice a month
1%
10%
89%
< 1%
552
Several times a year
< 1%
12%
87%
< 1%
345
Seldom/never
1%
7%
92%
< 1%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
18%
7%
3%
72%
1%
1,480
Once or twice a month
6%
4%
6%
84%
< 1%
552
Several times a year
6%
2%
4%
88%
< 1%
345
Seldom/never
2%
2%
3%
92%
< 1%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
5%
1%
2%
92%
1%
1,480
Once or twice a month
1%
1%
1%
97%
< 1%
552
Several times a year
1%
< 1%
2%
97%
< 1%
345
Seldom/never
1%
< 1%
1%
98%
< 1%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
43%
9%
4%
43%
1%
1,480
Once or twice a month
16%
15%
10%
59%
< 1%
552
Several times a year
17%
10%
11%
62%
< 1%
345
Seldom/never
11%
5%
3%
81%
1%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
67%
11%
8%
13%
1%
1,480
Once or twice a month
51%
25%
12%
12%
< 1%
552
Several times a year
35%
20%
27%
18%
< 1%
345
Seldom/never
30%
14%
14%
41%
< 1%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
3%
21%
51%
23%
2%
1,480
Once or twice a month
2%
23%
48%
25%
2%
552
Several times a year
2%
20%
50%
27%
1%
345
Seldom/never
1%
14%
61%
22%
2%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
18%
80%
2%
1%
1,480
Once or twice a month
17%
82%
1%
< 1%
552
Several times a year
16%
84%
< 1%
< 1%
345
Seldom/never
18%
80%
1%
1%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
9%
3%
5%
83%
1%
1,480
Once or twice a month
4%
3%
3%
90%
< 1%
552
Several times a year
1%
1%
3%
95%
< 1%
345
Seldom/never
1%
2%
2%
94%
< 1%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
4%
5%
1%
85%
5%
1,480
Once or twice a month
3%
3%
< 1%
92%
1%
552
Several times a year
2%
3%
< 1%
90%
4%
345
Seldom/never
2%
4%
< 1%
89%
6%
1,492
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 adults who say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
21%
70%
9%
1,480
Once or twice a month
14%
81%
5%
552
Several times a year
17%
79%
5%
345
Seldom/never
14%
79%
6%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
13%
80%
7%
1,480
Once or twice a month
10%
85%
4%
552
Several times a year
14%
82%
4%
345
Seldom/never
11%
83%
6%
1,492
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 adults who say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
19%
21%
60%
1,480
Once or twice a month
17%
13%
69%
552
Several times a year
18%
16%
66%
345
Seldom/never
23%
22%
55%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
33%
48%
6%
1,480
Once or twice a month
11%
28%
56%
4%
552
Several times a year
11%
36%
48%
4%
345
Seldom/never
16%
32%
43%
9%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
45%
45%
4%
5%
1,480
Once or twice a month
42%
53%
3%
2%
552
Several times a year
46%
48%
4%
2%
345
Seldom/never
50%
43%
3%
4%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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%
62%
4%
2%
1,480
Once or twice a month
28%
67%
4%
1%
552
Several times a year
34%
63%
1%
2%
345
Seldom/never
36%
59%
3%
2%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
80%
16%
4%
1,480
Once or twice a month
86%
12%
2%
552
Several times a year
86%
12%
2%
345
Seldom/never
81%
15%
3%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
9%
3%
1%
1,480
Once or twice a month
93%
5%
2%
< 1%
552
Several times a year
89%
7%
1%
2%
345
Seldom/never
85%
10%
3%
2%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
85%
11%
4%
1,480
Once or twice a month
90%
5%
5%
552
Several times a year
89%
9%
3%
345
Seldom/never
81%
13%
6%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
21%
74%
3%
2%
1,480
Once or twice a month
17%
79%
3%
2%
552
Several times a year
22%
74%
1%
3%
345
Seldom/never
27%
69%
1%
2%
1,492
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 say religion is not at all important by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
73%
11%
4%
10%
2%
1,480
Once or twice a month
84%
5%
1%
7%
2%
552
Several times a year
78%
8%
4%
9%
1%
345
Seldom/never
79%
6%
3%
9%
3%
1,492
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.