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Age distribution among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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26%
45%
19%
10%
132
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Generational cohort among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
19%
17%
35%
22%
6%
< 1%
132
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
56%
44%
138
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Racial and ethnic composition among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
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Believe
79%
7%
4%
7%
2%
136
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Immigrant status among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
37%
27%
36%
138
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Income distribution among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
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16%
17%
41%
26%
120
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
28%
37%
22%
14%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
49%
5%
8%
6%
32%
137
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
32%
68%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
70%
25%
4%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
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Believe
59%
30%
7%
3%
< 1%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
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Believe
36%
52%
12%
< 1%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
61%
21%
7%
9%
2%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
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Believe
22%
12%
20%
46%
< 1%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
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Believe
36%
6%
6%
52%
1%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
Believe
56%
25%
8%
11%
< 1%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
Believe
47%
19%
17%
16%
1%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
32%
12%
48%
6%
3%
138
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
Believe
35%
64%
< 1%
1%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
Believe
33%
15%
13%
38%
< 1%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
27%
46%
2%
18%
7%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
72%
19%
9%
138
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Party affiliation among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Believe
37%
21%
42%
138
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Political ideology among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
35%
49%
14%
1%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
62%
37%
< 1%
< 1%
138
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Views about government aid to the poor among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
Believe
50%
48%
2%
< 1%
138
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
51%
48%
< 1%
138
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Views about homosexuality among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
58%
36%
4%
3%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
50%
47%
3%
138
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Views about environmental regulation among Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
Believe
31%
68%
< 1%
1%
138
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 Orthodox Christians by belief in heaven
% of Orthodox Christians 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
Believe
25%
26%
3%
39%
7%
138
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.