Generational cohort among who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
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2014
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
< 1%
< 1%
5,788
2007
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
84%
16%
< 1%
5,821
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Gender composition among who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
48%
52%
5,788
2007
47%
53%
5,821
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Racial and ethnic composition among who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
69%
14%
2%
11%
4%
5,712
2007
75%
13%
2%
7%
3%
5,772
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
11%
5%
84%
5,722
2007
7%
4%
88%
5,791
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
35%
19%
28%
18%
5,157
2007
28%
24%
31%
17%
4,957
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
47%
31%
14%
8%
5,773
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
60%
4%
20%
6%
10%
5,772
2007
65%
3%
18%
7%
8%
5,796
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
15%
85%
5,774
2007
15%
85%
5,815
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Belief in God among who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 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
2014
83%
15%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
5,788
2007
88%
10%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
72%
22%
4%
2%
< 1%
5,788
2007
73%
21%
4%
1%
< 1%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who attend religious services…
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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
2014
47%
33%
19%
< 1%
5,788
2007
52%
30%
17%
1%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
72%
16%
5%
7%
< 1%
5,788
2007
73%
15%
4%
7%
1%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 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
2014
35%
10%
9%
46%
< 1%
5,788
2007
31%
10%
9%
49%
1%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 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
2014
47%
7%
4%
41%
1%
5,788
2007
50%
7%
4%
37%
2%
5,821
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 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
2014
68%
12%
8%
11%
1%
5,788
2007
62%
13%
11%
11%
3%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who feel 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
2014
46%
15%
12%
25%
1%
5,788
2007
42%
13%
14%
27%
4%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 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
2014
49%
5%
39%
4%
2%
5,788
2007
43%
5%
47%
3%
3%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 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
2014
45%
53%
2%
1%
5,788
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who read scripture…
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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
2014
49%
10%
8%
32%
< 1%
5,788
2007
49%
11%
8%
32%
1%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 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
2014
49%
29%
3%
13%
6%
5,788
2007
48%
29%
4%
12%
6%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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2014
95%
3%
3%
5,788
2007
94%
3%
4%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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2014
46%
14%
40%
5,788
2007
42%
14%
44%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
30%
16%
5%
5,788
2007
49%
34%
12%
5%
5,821
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 who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
36%
3%
3%
5,788
2007
50%
39%
5%
6%
5,821
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Views about government aid to the poor among who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
52%
43%
3%
2%
5,788
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Views about abortion among who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
43%
53%
4%
5,788
2007
43%
51%
6%
5,821
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Views about homosexuality among who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
47%
46%
4%
3%
5,788
2007
34%
56%
5%
5%
5,821
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Views about same-sex marriage among who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
35%
57%
8%
5,788
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Views about environmental regulation among who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 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
2014
48%
48%
2%
2%
5,788
2007
36%
56%
4%
4%
5,821
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Views about human evolution among who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64
% of who believe in Hell who are ages 50-64 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
2014
15%
30%
3%
48%
4%
5,788
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