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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who meditate several times a year by religious group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
29%
11%
46%
12%
2%
350
Evangelical Protestant
48%
6%
41%
3%
2%
243
Mainline Protestant
22%
15%
55%
6%
2%
304
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
4%
21%
55%
19%
1%
418
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are ages…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
16%
33%
34%
17%
336
Philosophy/reason
28%
39%
22%
11%
225
Common sense
27%
33%
22%
18%
731
Science
31%
38%
20%
12%
182
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
9%
11%
29%
39%
11%
1%
336
Philosophy/reason
19%
18%
30%
26%
7%
1%
225
Common sense
16%
17%
27%
27%
12%
1%
731
Science
23%
16%
30%
24%
7%
< 1%
182
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
51%
49%
340
Philosophy/reason
60%
40%
228
Common sense
53%
47%
745
Science
55%
45%
185
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
65%
13%
4%
16%
1%
338
Philosophy/reason
73%
6%
3%
15%
3%
226
Common sense
65%
10%
7%
14%
4%
737
Science
60%
7%
11%
19%
2%
182
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
21%
6%
73%
334
Philosophy/reason
13%
14%
74%
227
Common sense
15%
13%
72%
735
Science
30%
8%
62%
185
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who have a household income of…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Religion
37%
20%
30%
14%
298
Philosophy/reason
23%
16%
27%
34%
204
Common sense
32%
20%
27%
22%
658
Science
28%
18%
26%
28%
166
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who have completed…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
43%
30%
19%
8%
340
Philosophy/reason
21%
28%
29%
22%
228
Common sense
37%
30%
19%
13%
740
Science
32%
20%
31%
17%
183
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
59%
6%
13%
6%
17%
338
Philosophy/reason
43%
13%
9%
4%
31%
226
Common sense
44%
11%
12%
4%
29%
745
Science
42%
8%
8%
1%
41%
184
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
33%
67%
340
Philosophy/reason
26%
74%
226
Common sense
26%
74%
745
Science
23%
77%
185
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say they…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
81%
17%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
340
Philosophy/reason
35%
26%
15%
1%
18%
5%
228
Common sense
48%
29%
8%
< 1%
12%
3%
745
Science
25%
26%
15%
< 1%
30%
4%
185
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate 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
Religion
79%
19%
1%
1%
< 1%
340
Philosophy/reason
23%
34%
25%
18%
< 1%
228
Common sense
30%
41%
16%
13%
< 1%
745
Science
16%
34%
25%
25%
< 1%
185
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who attend religious services…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
50%
38%
11%
1%
340
Philosophy/reason
11%
48%
40%
1%
228
Common sense
17%
47%
36%
< 1%
745
Science
13%
41%
46%
< 1%
185
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who pray…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
70%
22%
6%
1%
1%
340
Philosophy/reason
24%
21%
13%
42%
1%
228
Common sense
31%
23%
11%
34%
1%
745
Science
23%
11%
17%
48%
< 1%
185
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who attend prayer group…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
25%
14%
23%
37%
< 1%
340
Philosophy/reason
4%
7%
11%
78%
< 1%
228
Common sense
6%
6%
15%
72%
< 1%
745
Science
3%
5%
13%
79%
< 1%
185
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
58%
16%
21%
3%
1%
340
Philosophy/reason
40%
26%
19%
14%
1%
228
Common sense
34%
20%
28%
16%
1%
745
Science
34%
22%
26%
17%
1%
185
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
36%
17%
26%
20%
1%
340
Philosophy/reason
50%
21%
20%
8%
1%
228
Common sense
35%
18%
23%
22%
1%
745
Science
48%
16%
23%
12%
< 1%
185
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
45%
53%
1%
1%
340
Philosophy/reason
23%
75%
1%
1%
228
Common sense
22%
76%
1%
1%
745
Science
15%
82%
2%
< 1%
185
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who read scripture…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
39%
17%
23%
20%
1%
340
Philosophy/reason
8%
6%
22%
62%
1%
228
Common sense
10%
8%
25%
58%
< 1%
745
Science
4%
4%
20%
73%
< 1%
185
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Interpreting scripture among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say the holy scripture is…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
49%
34%
3%
8%
7%
340
Philosophy/reason
6%
21%
< 1%
66%
7%
228
Common sense
16%
29%
2%
46%
7%
745
Science
10%
13%
2%
71%
4%
185
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Belief in Heaven among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in heaven
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
90%
7%
3%
340
Philosophy/reason
44%
44%
12%
228
Common sense
64%
29%
7%
745
Science
43%
52%
5%
185
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Belief in Hell among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in hell
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
78%
12%
10%
340
Philosophy/reason
33%
61%
6%
228
Common sense
44%
46%
10%
745
Science
27%
66%
7%
185
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Party affiliation among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
41%
17%
42%
340
Philosophy/reason
22%
14%
65%
228
Common sense
30%
15%
54%
745
Science
16%
17%
67%
185
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Political ideology among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
45%
28%
22%
5%
340
Philosophy/reason
17%
43%
36%
4%
228
Common sense
20%
45%
31%
5%
745
Science
17%
39%
41%
2%
185
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Views about size of government among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who would rather have…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
52%
43%
3%
2%
340
Philosophy/reason
52%
43%
3%
2%
228
Common sense
49%
44%
3%
4%
745
Science
38%
57%
3%
2%
185
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say government aid to the poor…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
52%
42%
4%
2%
340
Philosophy/reason
30%
62%
7%
1%
228
Common sense
41%
54%
4%
2%
745
Science
32%
63%
3%
1%
185
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Views about abortion among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate 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
Religion
34%
64%
2%
340
Philosophy/reason
77%
22%
1%
228
Common sense
71%
26%
3%
745
Science
78%
19%
3%
185
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Views about homosexuality among adults who meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
45%
46%
6%
3%
340
Philosophy/reason
84%
12%
2%
2%
228
Common sense
75%
20%
2%
3%
745
Science
85%
11%
4%
< 1%
185
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
34%
60%
6%
340
Philosophy/reason
76%
20%
3%
228
Common sense
66%
29%
5%
745
Science
73%
22%
5%
185
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
43%
50%
2%
5%
340
Philosophy/reason
26%
70%
4%
< 1%
228
Common sense
33%
63%
2%
2%
745
Science
17%
80%
2%
1%
185
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 meditate several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say humans…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
12%
32%
2%
47%
6%
340
Philosophy/reason
59%
27%
6%
6%
3%
228
Common sense
48%
22%
5%
22%
3%
745
Science
68%
14%
2%
16%
1%
185
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.