Importance of religion in one's life among who do not believe in Heaven by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong (2014) Switch to: Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among who do not believe in Heaven by importance of religion

% of who do not believe in Heaven who say religion is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong30%20%19%30%1%1,730
Right or wrong depends on the situation12%20%25%43%1%6,058
Neither/both equally33%12%26%26%3%120
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