Age distribution among who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
10%
34%
32%
25%
112
2007
10%
27%
43%
20%
109
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 who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
10%
7%
27%
35%
18%
3%
112
2007
< 1%
6%
22%
42%
23%
8%
109
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 who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
37%
63%
112
2007
41%
59%
112
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Racial and ethnic composition among who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
96%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
2%
112
2007
90%
1%
3%
3%
3%
111
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
2%
10%
88%
111
2007
6%
13%
81%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
13%
8%
36%
43%
104
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
12%
10%
35%
42%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
60%
5%
11%
8%
15%
112
2007
54%
5%
12%
9%
19%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
26%
74%
112
2007
31%
69%
112
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Belief in God among who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
13%
21%
19%
< 1%
37%
10%
112
2007
30%
35%
15%
< 1%
12%
7%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
21%
47%
21%
10%
1%
112
2007
26%
44%
17%
12%
1%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
29%
49%
22%
< 1%
112
2007
25%
53%
22%
< 1%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
11%
24%
3%
61%
< 1%
112
2007
27%
18%
5%
46%
3%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
5%
7%
17%
72%
< 1%
112
2007
7%
11%
11%
70%
1%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
46%
16%
8%
31%
< 1%
112
2007
57%
12%
6%
26%
< 1%
112
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
57%
12%
13%
17%
1%
112
2007
54%
18%
6%
21%
1%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
62%
21%
11%
6%
< 1%
112
2007
64%
14%
9%
12%
1%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
3%
33%
40%
24%
< 1%
112
2007
1%
38%
45%
14%
3%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
12%
86%
< 1%
1%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
2%
2%
16%
77%
2%
112
2007
10%
2%
6%
82%
< 1%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
< 1%
4%
< 1%
93%
3%
112
2007
1%
1%
< 1%
88%
10%
112
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 who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
< 1%
100%
< 1%
112
2007
< 1%
99%
1%
112
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Party affiliation among who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
7%
1%
92%
112
2007
4%
7%
90%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
3%
15%
83%
< 1%
112
2007
5%
27%
64%
4%
112
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 do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
71%
6%
4%
112
2007
32%
51%
5%
13%
112
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 who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
11%
87%
1%
< 1%
112
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Views about abortion among who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
95%
4%
1%
112
2007
94%
5%
1%
112
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 who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
99%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
112
2007
97%
1%
2%
< 1%
112
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Views about same-sex marriage among who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
97%
3%
< 1%
112
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Views about environmental regulation among who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
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2014
6%
92%
2%
1%
112
2007
6%
93%
1%
1%
112
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Views about human evolution among who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian
% of who do not believe in Heaven who are Unitarian 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
91%
1%
4%
2%
1%
112
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