Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201452%18%7%23%1%5,483
200756%19%7%17%1%4,901
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Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic59%22%8%11%1%1,110
Evangelical Protestant75%17%4%4%< 1%1,330
Historically Black Protestant76%18%3%2%< 1%291
Jewish24%18%9%50%< 1%144
Mainline Protestant49%27%7%15%1%982
Mormon88%8%1%3%< 1%148
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")15%11%9%65%1%1,186
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily21%35%27%16%2,756
Weekly28%34%26%11%968
Monthly26%42%22%10%357
Seldom/never40%33%18%10%1,299
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Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily14%13%29%32%11%1%2,756
Weekly18%16%28%30%7%1%968
Monthly15%23%29%24%7%1%357
Seldom/never26%21%25%21%5%1%1,299
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily41%59%2,799
Weekly46%54%979
Monthly61%39%360
Seldom/never63%37%1,313
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily65%14%3%14%4%2,760
Weekly70%11%5%11%3%971
Monthly67%8%7%15%3%357
Seldom/never78%3%5%11%3%1,301
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Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily14%9%78%2,767
Weekly13%8%79%971
Monthly18%11%71%353
Seldom/never14%12%74%1,301
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Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily33%21%29%17%2,496
Weekly29%20%28%23%884
Monthly25%17%28%31%325
Seldom/never21%19%31%29%1,202
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Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily38%35%17%10%2,788
Weekly35%34%18%13%976
Monthly34%31%19%16%359
Seldom/never29%31%23%17%1,311
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Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily53%6%13%6%23%2,792
Weekly50%7%12%3%28%978
Monthly50%11%11%3%25%360
Seldom/never39%11%9%2%39%1,310
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily34%66%2,791
Weekly34%66%975
Monthly33%67%360
Seldom/never24%76%1,312
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they…

Frequency of prayerBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least daily84%14%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,799
Weekly59%32%5%< 1%1%2%979
Monthly41%43%8%1%5%2%360
Seldom/never14%23%14%< 1%41%7%1,313
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily79%17%2%1%1%2,799
Weekly40%49%9%2%1%979
Monthly18%58%17%8%< 1%360
Seldom/never5%20%37%39%1%1,313
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Attendance at religious services among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily58%29%12%< 1%2,799
Weekly25%51%23%< 1%979
Monthly6%56%38%< 1%360
Seldom/never4%27%69%< 1%1,313
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily38%17%11%33%1%2,799
Weekly12%13%10%64%< 1%979
Monthly2%6%8%84%< 1%360
Seldom/never1%2%3%94%< 1%1,313
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Frequency of meditation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily51%10%3%35%1%2,799
Weekly28%15%6%51%< 1%979
Monthly16%18%7%59%1%360
Seldom/never14%10%6%70%< 1%1,313
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily72%18%6%4%1%2,799
Weekly45%30%16%8%1%979
Monthly28%34%22%15%1%360
Seldom/never25%26%13%35%1%1,313
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily51%6%36%5%2%2,799
Weekly23%13%54%9%1%979
Monthly11%16%65%8%1%360
Seldom/never4%18%57%20%1%1,313
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say…

Frequency of prayerThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily41%56%1%1%2,799
Weekly32%67%1%1%979
Monthly24%75%1%1%360
Seldom/never18%81%1%< 1%1,313
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily56%16%7%20%< 1%2,799
Weekly17%16%14%52%< 1%979
Monthly5%9%16%71%< 1%360
Seldom/never1%3%6%89%< 1%1,313
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Interpreting scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of prayerWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily42%36%3%13%5%2,799
Weekly19%39%2%33%8%979
Monthly12%30%1%48%9%360
Seldom/never4%9%< 1%81%6%1,313
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Belief in Heaven among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily89%6%5%2,799
Weekly82%10%7%979
Monthly69%23%8%360
Seldom/never27%62%10%1,313
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Belief in Hell among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily74%19%7%2,799
Weekly64%27%9%979
Monthly53%38%9%360
Seldom/never20%72%8%1,313
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily46%15%40%2,799
Weekly41%13%47%979
Monthly32%16%52%360
Seldom/never26%15%59%1,313
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily46%34%16%4%2,799
Weekly33%38%25%4%979
Monthly24%42%31%3%360
Seldom/never17%38%40%5%1,313
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Views about size of government among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily54%40%2%3%2,799
Weekly54%42%2%2%979
Monthly52%41%3%5%360
Seldom/never49%45%3%4%1,313
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of prayerDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%45%4%2%2,799
Weekly45%50%3%2%979
Monthly43%53%3%1%360
Seldom/never34%61%3%2%1,313
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily41%56%3%2,799
Weekly59%38%3%979
Monthly69%27%3%360
Seldom/never82%16%2%1,313
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily51%42%4%3%2,799
Weekly72%23%3%3%979
Monthly78%17%1%3%360
Seldom/never89%9%2%1%1,313
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily41%53%6%2,799
Weekly63%31%7%979
Monthly70%24%7%360
Seldom/never86%10%3%1,313
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say…

Frequency of prayerStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily41%54%2%3%2,799
Weekly38%60%1%1%979
Monthly33%62%3%2%360
Seldom/never23%72%2%3%1,313
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say humans…

Frequency of prayerEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least daily16%30%3%47%4%2,799
Weekly34%37%3%25%3%979
Monthly43%27%6%23%1%360
Seldom/never78%9%4%8%1%1,313
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.