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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the Northeast by religious group
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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
41%
16%
15%
27%
1%
2,023
Evangelical Protestant
51%
16%
10%
23%
2%
759
Historically Black Protestant
43%
17%
8%
29%
3%
247
Jewish
42%
20%
13%
24%
1%
350
Mainline Protestant
41%
17%
16%
25%
1%
1,131
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
46%
17%
13%
24%
1%
1,499
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Age distribution among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
22%
31%
28%
18%
2,910
Once or twice a month
27%
36%
24%
13%
1,021
Several times a year
17%
37%
26%
20%
858
Seldom/never
18%
33%
28%
21%
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.
Generational cohort among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
14%
25%
33%
12%
2%
2,910
Once or twice a month
17%
16%
29%
29%
8%
1%
1,021
Several times a year
10%
15%
29%
31%
13%
1%
858
Seldom/never
12%
11%
29%
33%
13%
2%
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.
Gender composition among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
52%
2,981
Once or twice a month
48%
52%
1,032
Several times a year
50%
50%
880
Seldom/never
46%
54%
1,532
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
11%
3%
14%
4%
2,916
Once or twice a month
72%
10%
5%
10%
4%
1,018
Several times a year
72%
9%
6%
11%
3%
874
Seldom/never
74%
11%
3%
9%
3%
1,513
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Immigrant status among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
17%
15%
68%
2,936
Once or twice a month
18%
13%
69%
1,020
Several times a year
20%
12%
67%
875
Seldom/never
15%
15%
70%
1,492
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Income distribution among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
19%
27%
22%
2,526
Once or twice a month
27%
18%
27%
28%
921
Several times a year
27%
19%
31%
23%
761
Seldom/never
35%
20%
24%
20%
1,254
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Educational distribution among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
29%
19%
14%
2,965
Once or twice a month
38%
25%
19%
18%
1,031
Several times a year
36%
26%
23%
15%
876
Seldom/never
48%
28%
15%
10%
1,518
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 in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
8%
12%
7%
29%
2,960
Once or twice a month
44%
9%
11%
5%
31%
1,031
Several times a year
53%
7%
10%
6%
24%
872
Seldom/never
49%
7%
11%
8%
25%
1,523
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
25%
75%
2,968
Once or twice a month
29%
71%
1,031
Several times a year
26%
74%
875
Seldom/never
27%
73%
1,526
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Belief in God among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast 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
59%
20%
6%
1%
11%
3%
2,981
Once or twice a month
50%
24%
8%
< 1%
15%
2%
1,032
Several times a year
47%
28%
6%
1%
14%
4%
880
Seldom/never
56%
23%
6%
1%
12%
2%
1,532
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast 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
50%
23%
12%
14%
1%
2,981
Once or twice a month
40%
33%
15%
12%
< 1%
1,032
Several times a year
39%
32%
15%
15%
< 1%
880
Seldom/never
41%
31%
14%
14%
< 1%
1,532
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Attendance at religious services among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
34%
30%
35%
< 1%
2,981
Once or twice a month
30%
38%
32%
< 1%
1,032
Several times a year
22%
41%
37%
< 1%
880
Seldom/never
26%
36%
37%
< 1%
1,532
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Frequency of prayer among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
12%
5%
25%
1%
2,981
Once or twice a month
44%
19%
7%
30%
1%
1,032
Several times a year
35%
20%
13%
32%
< 1%
880
Seldom/never
41%
17%
8%
33%
1%
1,532
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast who attend prayer group…
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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
23%
8%
7%
62%
1%
2,981
Once or twice a month
15%
10%
9%
66%
1%
1,032
Several times a year
10%
7%
9%
73%
< 1%
880
Seldom/never
13%
5%
6%
75%
< 1%
1,532
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Frequency of meditation among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast who meditate…
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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
50%
10%
5%
35%
1%
2,981
Once or twice a month
33%
12%
5%
49%
1%
1,032
Several times a year
25%
9%
9%
57%
1%
880
Seldom/never
22%
6%
3%
66%
2%
1,532
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
66%
15%
6%
12%
1%
2,981
Once or twice a month
45%
24%
13%
16%
2%
1,032
Several times a year
36%
18%
22%
22%
1%
880
Seldom/never
40%
12%
11%
35%
1%
1,532
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast 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
29%
15%
43%
11%
3%
2,981
Once or twice a month
24%
12%
51%
11%
2%
1,032
Several times a year
19%
11%
60%
9%
1%
880
Seldom/never
22%
7%
58%
11%
2%
1,532
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast who say…
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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
29%
68%
1%
1%
2,981
Once or twice a month
30%
69%
1%
1%
1,032
Several times a year
27%
71%
1%
1%
880
Seldom/never
28%
70%
1%
1%
1,532
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
34%
8%
9%
48%
1%
2,981
Once or twice a month
23%
11%
10%
55%
1%
1,032
Several times a year
13%
9%
15%
63%
1%
880
Seldom/never
19%
7%
5%
68%
1%
1,532
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
25%
23%
2%
44%
7%
2,981
Once or twice a month
18%
29%
1%
45%
6%
1,032
Several times a year
21%
26%
2%
45%
8%
880
Seldom/never
25%
28%
2%
37%
7%
1,532
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
27%
8%
2,981
Once or twice a month
66%
27%
7%
1,032
Several times a year
65%
28%
6%
880
Seldom/never
73%
21%
7%
1,532
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
43%
9%
2,981
Once or twice a month
49%
42%
9%
1,032
Several times a year
47%
45%
8%
880
Seldom/never
53%
38%
9%
1,532
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Party affiliation among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
18%
52%
2,981
Once or twice a month
33%
15%
52%
1,032
Several times a year
31%
16%
53%
880
Seldom/never
33%
19%
47%
1,532
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Political ideology among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
33%
32%
6%
2,981
Once or twice a month
29%
38%
29%
4%
1,032
Several times a year
28%
38%
29%
6%
880
Seldom/never
34%
34%
24%
8%
1,532
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Views about size of government among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
46%
3%
5%
2,981
Once or twice a month
48%
46%
3%
3%
1,032
Several times a year
50%
45%
2%
2%
880
Seldom/never
47%
47%
3%
3%
1,532
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
56%
4%
2%
2,981
Once or twice a month
42%
53%
3%
2%
1,032
Several times a year
38%
56%
4%
2%
880
Seldom/never
49%
46%
3%
2%
1,532
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 in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
61%
35%
4%
2,981
Once or twice a month
68%
29%
3%
1,032
Several times a year
65%
31%
4%
880
Seldom/never
60%
34%
6%
1,532
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 in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
23%
4%
3%
2,981
Once or twice a month
74%
21%
3%
2%
1,032
Several times a year
74%
21%
2%
3%
880
Seldom/never
68%
24%
4%
4%
1,532
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 in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
62%
30%
8%
2,981
Once or twice a month
66%
30%
5%
1,032
Several times a year
66%
29%
6%
880
Seldom/never
60%
31%
9%
1,532
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 in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
31%
63%
2%
3%
2,981
Once or twice a month
30%
66%
2%
2%
1,032
Several times a year
29%
67%
1%
2%
880
Seldom/never
40%
55%
2%
4%
1,532
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 in the Northeast by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in the Northeast 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
38%
25%
5%
28%
4%
2,981
Once or twice a month
42%
22%
5%
29%
2%
1,032
Several times a year
41%
23%
4%
29%
3%
880
Seldom/never
40%
21%
3%
31%
4%
1,532
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.