Generational cohort among adults who do not believe in Hell by religious group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Buddhist19%16%25%30%9%< 1%189
Catholic11%11%27%36%13%2%2,039
Evangelical Protestant11%13%26%35%14%2%940
Hindu14%37%40%7%1%< 1%115
Historically Black Protestant11%22%25%32%10%1%223
Jehovah's Witness10%10%29%35%15%1%209
Jewish12%11%24%34%16%3%625
Mainline Protestant7%8%23%38%21%3%2,008
Mormon10%13%30%31%15%1%222
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")22%21%28%23%6%1%5,194
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Younger Millennial100%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,285
Older Millennial58%42%< 1%< 1%1,652
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%2,633
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%82%18%4,668
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%2,143
Greatest< 1%< 1%< 1%100%220
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Gender composition among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Younger Millennial53%47%1,285
Older Millennial55%45%1,652
Generation X51%49%2,633
Baby Boomer50%50%4,668
Silent47%53%2,143
Greatest42%58%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Younger Millennial59%9%8%19%5%1,273
Older Millennial61%10%8%17%4%1,643
Generation X67%7%6%16%4%2,594
Baby Boomer79%6%2%10%3%4,590
Silent85%4%1%7%2%2,124
Greatest86%3%2%7%1%215
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Immigrant status among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Younger Millennial13%22%65%1,274
Older Millennial18%11%70%1,636
Generation X21%9%70%2,607
Baby Boomer13%9%78%4,638
Silent11%15%73%2,126
Greatest8%37%55%219
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Income distribution among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who have a household income of…

Generational cohortLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Younger Millennial35%21%25%20%1,121
Older Millennial35%24%27%14%1,574
Generation X21%17%30%32%2,470
Baby Boomer25%17%29%29%4,213
Silent35%22%28%15%1,790
Greatest41%25%21%13%166
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Educational distribution among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Younger Millennial44%42%13%1%1,283
Older Millennial24%33%27%15%1,650
Generation X28%27%24%21%2,629
Baby Boomer32%28%22%19%4,656
Silent41%23%18%18%2,136
Greatest55%20%14%11%219
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Marital status among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Younger Millennial5%10%1%< 1%83%1,282
Older Millennial33%17%6%< 1%44%1,649
Generation X58%10%14%1%17%2,627
Baby Boomer60%6%19%5%9%4,649
Silent57%3%12%24%3%2,137
Greatest33%< 1%6%59%2%218
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Younger Millennial9%91%1,283
Older Millennial33%67%1,648
Generation X57%43%2,627
Baby Boomer12%88%4,667
Silent2%98%2,139
Greatest2%98%220
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say they…

Generational cohortBelieve 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
Younger Millennial25%19%12%1%40%3%1,285
Older Millennial29%22%11%1%33%4%1,652
Generation X37%25%10%< 1%24%4%2,633
Baby Boomer45%26%8%1%17%3%4,668
Silent45%24%8%1%18%4%2,143
Greatest40%24%8%3%19%6%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial16%24%26%34%< 1%1,285
Older Millennial20%25%22%32%< 1%1,652
Generation X26%26%20%27%1%2,633
Baby Boomer34%26%17%21%1%4,668
Silent40%26%14%20%1%2,143
Greatest45%24%15%16%1%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial11%35%53%< 1%1,285
Older Millennial12%32%56%< 1%1,652
Generation X17%33%50%< 1%2,633
Baby Boomer21%32%46%< 1%4,668
Silent29%27%44%< 1%2,143
Greatest32%31%37%< 1%220
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Frequency of prayer among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial19%13%8%61%< 1%1,285
Older Millennial25%11%8%56%< 1%1,652
Generation X34%14%7%45%< 1%2,633
Baby Boomer41%16%6%37%1%4,668
Silent43%13%5%37%1%2,143
Greatest42%10%3%42%3%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who attend prayer group…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial7%6%6%81%< 1%1,285
Older Millennial8%5%5%81%< 1%1,652
Generation X12%6%6%76%< 1%2,633
Baby Boomer14%5%6%75%< 1%4,668
Silent16%4%6%74%1%2,143
Greatest14%6%7%71%2%220
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Frequency of meditation among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial23%12%6%59%< 1%1,285
Older Millennial31%11%6%52%< 1%1,652
Generation X35%11%6%48%1%2,633
Baby Boomer40%8%4%46%2%4,668
Silent42%8%6%43%2%2,143
Greatest44%10%3%42%2%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial40%20%11%28%1%1,285
Older Millennial45%18%11%25%1%1,652
Generation X47%15%12%24%1%2,633
Baby Boomer52%14%11%21%2%4,668
Silent51%12%9%25%2%2,143
Greatest53%7%8%31%1%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial55%18%11%16%< 1%1,285
Older Millennial49%18%14%18%< 1%1,652
Generation X45%16%15%23%1%2,633
Baby Boomer51%14%13%21%1%4,668
Silent42%13%13%29%2%2,143
Greatest38%10%20%30%2%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial8%24%49%18%1%1,285
Older Millennial10%18%54%17%1%1,652
Generation X12%17%53%16%2%2,633
Baby Boomer18%15%52%13%2%4,668
Silent17%12%54%13%4%2,143
Greatest27%9%49%9%6%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say…

Generational cohortThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial14%85%1%1%1,285
Older Millennial20%78%1%1%1,652
Generation X24%74%1%1%2,633
Baby Boomer26%71%1%1%4,668
Silent25%72%2%1%2,143
Greatest20%72%1%7%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial12%8%7%73%< 1%1,285
Older Millennial14%6%7%73%< 1%1,652
Generation X17%8%8%66%< 1%2,633
Baby Boomer20%8%8%64%1%4,668
Silent22%7%8%62%1%2,143
Greatest22%7%5%65%1%220
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Interpreting scripture among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say the holy scripture is…

Generational cohortWord 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
Younger Millennial6%16%< 1%74%4%1,285
Older Millennial8%13%< 1%73%5%1,652
Generation X11%17%1%65%6%2,633
Baby Boomer13%20%2%59%7%4,668
Silent13%24%2%52%10%2,143
Greatest18%19%2%46%14%220
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Belief in Heaven among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial33%64%3%1,285
Older Millennial30%66%4%1,652
Generation X38%58%5%2,633
Baby Boomer42%51%6%4,668
Silent45%47%9%2,143
Greatest38%52%10%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Younger Millennial23%20%57%1,285
Older Millennial22%22%56%1,652
Generation X26%20%55%2,633
Baby Boomer28%18%54%4,668
Silent32%15%53%2,143
Greatest34%14%52%220
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Political ideology among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial17%35%42%7%1,285
Older Millennial14%35%44%7%1,652
Generation X19%36%39%6%2,633
Baby Boomer25%35%34%6%4,668
Silent30%34%30%6%2,143
Greatest32%33%29%6%220
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Views about size of government among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial45%51%2%2%1,285
Older Millennial44%50%3%3%1,652
Generation X48%45%3%3%2,633
Baby Boomer49%43%4%4%4,668
Silent52%37%5%6%2,143
Greatest49%35%7%9%220
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial35%62%2%1%1,285
Older Millennial32%62%4%2%1,652
Generation X37%58%4%1%2,633
Baby Boomer35%60%3%2%4,668
Silent40%53%4%3%2,143
Greatest33%59%3%5%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial73%25%2%1,285
Older Millennial73%24%3%1,652
Generation X73%23%3%2,633
Baby Boomer73%23%4%4,668
Silent67%26%6%2,143
Greatest60%33%8%220
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Views about homosexuality among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial91%7%1%1%1,285
Older Millennial86%10%2%2%1,652
Generation X81%14%3%2%2,633
Baby Boomer76%17%3%3%4,668
Silent70%22%4%4%2,143
Greatest52%35%6%8%220
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial87%10%3%1,285
Older Millennial84%13%4%1,652
Generation X76%17%6%2,633
Baby Boomer70%23%7%4,668
Silent59%31%10%2,143
Greatest48%39%13%220
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 do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say…

Generational cohortStricter 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
Younger Millennial23%72%2%2%1,285
Older Millennial24%72%2%2%1,652
Generation X25%71%2%2%2,633
Baby Boomer31%65%2%2%4,668
Silent33%59%3%5%2,143
Greatest30%55%4%10%220
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Views about human evolution among adults who do not believe in Hell by generational group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say humans…

Generational cohortEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial70%14%2%13%1%1,285
Older Millennial64%17%4%14%1%1,652
Generation X58%17%4%19%2%2,633
Baby Boomer50%22%5%20%3%4,668
Silent45%18%5%25%7%2,143
Greatest37%13%6%29%15%220
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.