Belief in Heaven among adults who read scripture several times a year
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …in heaven
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
77%
17%
6%
2,894
2007
78%
14%
7%
2,904
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 read scripture several times a year by religious group
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
88%
7%
4%
755
Evangelical Protestant
91%
4%
5%
561
Historically Black Protestant
94%
6%
1%
148
Mainline Protestant
80%
14%
6%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
39%
49%
11%
442
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults who read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
21%
37%
27%
15%
2,100
Don't believe
27%
39%
19%
14%
548
Other/don't know
22%
26%
31%
21%
195
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults who read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
14%
13%
31%
32%
10%
1%
2,100
Don't believe
17%
20%
30%
22%
10%
1%
548
Other/don't know
12%
16%
19%
35%
15%
2%
195
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
49%
51%
2,133
Don't believe
58%
42%
559
Other/don't know
52%
48%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
65%
11%
4%
16%
3%
2,106
Don't believe
64%
8%
7%
16%
5%
548
Other/don't know
75%
2%
5%
12%
6%
197
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
15%
10%
75%
2,095
Don't believe
20%
11%
68%
554
Other/don't know
19%
9%
73%
200
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Believe
32%
21%
29%
19%
1,901
Don't believe
26%
16%
29%
28%
501
Other/don't know
34%
26%
19%
21%
175
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
42%
33%
15%
10%
2,120
Don't believe
24%
30%
23%
22%
555
Other/don't know
35%
27%
26%
12%
200
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
50%
6%
13%
6%
25%
2,124
Don't believe
45%
11%
11%
5%
30%
556
Other/don't know
47%
10%
9%
10%
25%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
31%
69%
2,131
Don't believe
25%
75%
553
Other/don't know
25%
75%
202
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among adults who read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Believe
74%
22%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,133
Don't believe
27%
31%
10%
2%
28%
3%
559
Other/don't know
45%
31%
9%
3%
3%
10%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
57%
38%
4%
1%
< 1%
2,133
Don't believe
20%
38%
22%
19%
2%
559
Other/don't know
33%
48%
11%
6%
2%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Believe
26%
57%
16%
< 1%
2,133
Don't believe
8%
52%
38%
1%
559
Other/don't know
18%
46%
36%
< 1%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who pray…
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Belief in Heaven
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
55%
28%
9%
7%
1%
2,133
Don't believe
25%
18%
11%
46%
1%
559
Other/don't know
37%
27%
13%
19%
3%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Believe
9%
10%
27%
55%
< 1%
2,133
Don't believe
4%
6%
17%
73%
1%
559
Other/don't know
4%
6%
16%
71%
3%
202
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults who read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who meditate…
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Belief in Heaven
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
28%
12%
12%
47%
1%
2,133
Don't believe
38%
15%
11%
34%
2%
559
Other/don't know
42%
13%
9%
33%
3%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in Heaven
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
54%
20%
17%
8%
1%
2,133
Don't believe
45%
19%
15%
19%
2%
559
Other/don't know
45%
16%
18%
19%
2%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in Heaven
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
39%
17%
20%
23%
1%
2,133
Don't believe
58%
17%
14%
11%
< 1%
559
Other/don't know
49%
17%
20%
13%
1%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Believe
29%
9%
52%
8%
2%
2,133
Don't believe
7%
23%
49%
19%
3%
559
Other/don't know
10%
25%
45%
13%
7%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
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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
Believe
32%
66%
1%
1%
2,133
Don't believe
19%
80%
1%
1%
559
Other/don't know
20%
76%
3%
1%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
Believe
28%
42%
3%
20%
7%
2,133
Don't believe
5%
10%
< 1%
79%
6%
559
Other/don't know
8%
19%
2%
49%
23%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
77%
18%
5%
2,133
Don't believe
6%
92%
2%
559
Other/don't know
14%
26%
60%
202
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among adults who read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
41%
16%
44%
2,133
Don't believe
17%
18%
65%
559
Other/don't know
25%
25%
50%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
38%
37%
20%
5%
2,133
Don't believe
18%
37%
41%
5%
559
Other/don't know
26%
34%
36%
4%
202
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Views about size of government among adults who read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
53%
42%
2%
3%
2,133
Don't believe
45%
47%
5%
3%
559
Other/don't know
52%
37%
6%
5%
202
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
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Belief in Heaven
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
48%
48%
3%
1%
2,133
Don't believe
26%
69%
3%
2%
559
Other/don't know
43%
47%
8%
2%
202
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Views about abortion among adults who read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
54%
42%
4%
2,133
Don't believe
79%
17%
5%
559
Other/don't know
60%
31%
9%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
64%
29%
4%
3%
2,133
Don't believe
84%
10%
3%
4%
559
Other/don't know
72%
18%
6%
5%
202
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
54%
38%
8%
2,133
Don't believe
79%
15%
6%
559
Other/don't know
63%
25%
12%
202
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
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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
Believe
40%
56%
2%
2%
2,133
Don't believe
22%
71%
3%
4%
559
Other/don't know
32%
61%
5%
1%
202
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 read scripture several times a year by belief in heaven
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say humans…
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Belief in Heaven
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
Believe
24%
37%
4%
32%
3%
2,133
Don't believe
67%
12%
7%
12%
3%
559
Other/don't know
36%
19%
13%
20%
12%
202
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.