Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%8%4%47%2%19,186
200740%7%4%47%2%16,980
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.

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Frequency of meditation among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by religious group

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist59%7%4%30%< 1%102
Catholic38%8%5%49%1%3,868
Evangelical Protestant48%6%3%41%2%5,851
Historically Black Protestant60%4%3%31%2%454
Jewish29%8%5%57%1%336
Mainline Protestant35%9%5%50%2%3,687
Mormon64%9%1%24%2%524
Orthodox Christian39%7%5%49%< 1%120
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")25%10%5%60%1%3,541
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are ages…

Frequency of meditation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week14%30%30%27%7,893
Once or twice a month24%32%25%19%1,466
Several times a year18%37%27%19%780
Seldom/never22%37%27%14%8,361
Don't know8%27%27%38%292
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Generational cohort among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week9%10%25%36%18%2%7,893
Once or twice a month16%15%26%30%12%1%1,466
Several times a year11%12%31%33%12%1%780
Seldom/never14%15%31%32%8%1%8,361
Don't know7%6%23%37%24%4%292
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week50%50%8,078
Once or twice a month56%44%1,490
Several times a year59%41%793
Seldom/never58%42%8,499
Don't know63%37%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.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week77%8%2%10%4%7,926
Once or twice a month78%4%5%9%4%1,466
Several times a year77%5%5%10%4%784
Seldom/never83%4%3%7%3%8,393
Don't know82%5%4%7%2%306
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week9%9%83%7,997
Once or twice a month10%10%79%1,476
Several times a year12%10%78%790
Seldom/never7%10%83%8,426
Don't know11%6%83%314
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who have a household income of…

Frequency of meditationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week29%22%30%19%6,967
Once or twice a month25%20%31%24%1,348
Several times a year23%20%32%25%708
Seldom/never21%21%33%25%7,516
Don't know41%15%31%13%218
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who have completed…

Frequency of meditationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week34%36%18%11%8,034
Once or twice a month30%38%20%12%1,487
Several times a year30%34%24%12%789
Seldom/never39%33%19%10%8,463
Don't know40%34%14%12%317
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week56%5%13%9%17%8,036
Once or twice a month51%6%13%5%25%1,489
Several times a year56%7%11%5%21%790
Seldom/never56%6%10%4%23%8,474
Don't know58%3%12%12%15%311
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week25%75%8,049
Once or twice a month24%76%1,487
Several times a year27%73%792
Seldom/never31%69%8,466
Don't know16%84%318
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say they…

Frequency of meditationBelieve 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 week81%12%2%1%3%1%8,078
Once or twice a month55%27%7%1%8%3%1,490
Several times a year56%27%7%< 1%8%2%793
Seldom/never57%22%6%< 1%12%3%8,499
Don't know78%9%2%2%3%5%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.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week71%17%5%6%1%8,078
Once or twice a month44%31%15%10%1%1,490
Several times a year42%32%15%11%< 1%793
Seldom/never42%30%14%13%< 1%8,499
Don't know75%10%4%5%5%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.

Attendance at religious services among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who attend religious services…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%26%20%< 1%8,078
Once or twice a month32%38%30%< 1%1,490
Several times a year26%42%31%< 1%793
Seldom/never27%36%37%< 1%8,499
Don't know52%23%18%6%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.

Frequency of prayer among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week78%11%2%9%1%8,078
Once or twice a month44%23%10%22%1%1,490
Several times a year41%22%10%25%1%793
Seldom/never42%18%7%32%1%8,499
Don't know67%11%2%8%12%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.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who attend prayer group…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%10%8%40%< 1%8,078
Once or twice a month17%13%10%60%< 1%1,490
Several times a year12%8%15%65%< 1%793
Seldom/never15%7%7%70%< 1%8,499
Don't know39%8%8%36%9%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.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week80%10%4%5%1%8,078
Once or twice a month53%26%9%11%1%1,490
Several times a year45%20%22%12%1%793
Seldom/never45%16%12%25%1%8,499
Don't know64%9%5%9%12%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.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week60%15%9%16%1%8,078
Once or twice a month47%21%15%16%1%1,490
Several times a year36%20%24%20%< 1%793
Seldom/never34%17%16%33%1%8,499
Don't know41%8%10%20%20%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.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%9%34%5%2%8,078
Once or twice a month29%14%47%8%2%1,490
Several times a year25%14%50%9%1%793
Seldom/never28%9%54%8%2%8,499
Don't know52%5%27%8%8%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.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say…

Frequency of meditationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%49%2%1%8,078
Once or twice a month37%61%1%1%1,490
Several times a year36%62%1%1%793
Seldom/never38%60%1%1%8,499
Don't know51%43%3%3%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.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who read scripture…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%9%6%26%1%8,078
Once or twice a month26%17%12%45%< 1%1,490
Several times a year18%9%24%48%1%793
Seldom/never23%9%8%59%< 1%8,499
Don't know50%10%6%20%14%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.

Interpreting scripture among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of meditationWord 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 week39%29%3%22%6%8,078
Once or twice a month21%30%2%40%7%1,490
Several times a year20%33%1%38%7%793
Seldom/never23%31%2%38%6%8,499
Don't know45%20%8%17%12%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.

Belief in Heaven among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week78%15%7%8,078
Once or twice a month67%26%7%1,490
Several times a year70%24%6%793
Seldom/never71%22%7%8,499
Don't know69%11%20%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.

Belief in Hell among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week65%27%8%8,078
Once or twice a month54%39%8%1,490
Several times a year53%38%9%793
Seldom/never58%34%7%8,499
Don't know60%18%22%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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who identify as…

Frequency of meditationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week57%17%26%8,078
Once or twice a month52%16%32%1,490
Several times a year50%14%36%793
Seldom/never57%16%27%8,499
Don't know56%24%20%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.

Political ideology among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%29%13%4%8,078
Once or twice a month41%38%17%4%1,490
Several times a year35%44%17%4%793
Seldom/never47%36%13%5%8,499
Don't know55%23%9%13%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.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of meditationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week61%33%4%2%8,078
Once or twice a month59%37%3%1%1,490
Several times a year62%33%4%1%793
Seldom/never65%31%3%1%8,499
Don't know71%21%2%6%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.

Views about abortion among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%57%4%8,078
Once or twice a month57%39%4%1,490
Several times a year59%40%2%793
Seldom/never53%44%3%8,499
Don't know30%59%11%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.

Views about homosexuality among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%47%5%4%8,078
Once or twice a month66%27%4%3%1,490
Several times a year66%28%3%2%793
Seldom/never61%32%4%3%8,499
Don't know35%49%7%9%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.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%56%8%8,078
Once or twice a month57%36%7%1,490
Several times a year52%42%6%793
Seldom/never52%41%7%8,499
Don't know20%62%18%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.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say…

Frequency of meditationStricter 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 week50%44%3%3%8,078
Once or twice a month42%54%2%1%1,490
Several times a year45%50%2%2%793
Seldom/never49%47%2%2%8,499
Don't know59%28%5%8%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.

Views about human evolution among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by frequency of meditation

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who say humans…

Frequency of meditationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week19%27%4%46%4%8,078
Once or twice a month37%28%4%28%3%1,490
Several times a year36%29%5%27%3%793
Seldom/never35%25%3%33%3%8,499
Don't know10%13%12%50%14%326
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