Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201450%28%11%11%< 1%8,007
200752%29%10%8%1%9,755
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by religious group

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic49%37%10%3%< 1%1,860
Evangelical Protestant75%21%2%1%< 1%1,934
Historically Black Protestant85%12%2%1%< 1%548
Jewish32%35%20%12%< 1%187
Mainline Protestant47%39%11%2%1%1,377
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")14%23%24%38%1%1,694
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important15%35%27%23%3,860
Somewhat important19%38%27%16%2,146
Not too important24%36%24%16%894
Not at all important28%37%19%16%869
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Generational cohort among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important8%13%29%32%16%2%3,860
Somewhat important13%13%32%31%10%1%2,146
Not too important13%16%31%29%10%1%894
Not at all important18%17%30%24%11%1%869
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important41%59%3,973
Somewhat important49%51%2,190
Not too important55%45%908
Not at all important61%39%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important60%21%2%14%4%3,923
Somewhat important71%8%4%14%3%2,157
Not too important76%6%8%9%2%899
Not at all important76%5%6%10%4%871
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Immigrant status among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important12%9%79%3,908
Somewhat important12%10%78%2,155
Not too important13%12%75%894
Not at all important13%13%74%872
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important41%22%25%13%3,320
Somewhat important34%22%27%18%1,882
Not too important32%20%30%18%800
Not at all important33%23%24%21%770
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Educational distribution among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important52%31%12%5%3,944
Somewhat important50%29%15%7%2,176
Not too important46%29%15%10%904
Not at all important45%28%16%11%883
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important52%5%14%10%19%3,957
Somewhat important48%8%13%6%24%2,179
Not too important49%8%12%6%25%904
Not at all important42%9%10%4%35%886
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important32%68%3,962
Somewhat important30%70%2,177
Not too important27%73%906
Not at all important22%78%882
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve 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
Very important89%8%1%1%< 1%< 1%3,973
Somewhat important57%33%5%1%2%1%2,190
Not too important21%40%18%1%15%5%908
Not at all important13%13%13%< 1%56%6%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important55%31%13%1%3,973
Somewhat important13%53%34%< 1%2,190
Not too important3%32%66%< 1%908
Not at all important1%8%91%< 1%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important77%15%3%4%1%3,973
Somewhat important34%28%12%25%1%2,190
Not too important10%10%12%68%< 1%908
Not at all important6%4%3%87%< 1%889
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 adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important35%12%10%43%1%3,973
Somewhat important6%5%8%81%< 1%2,190
Not too important1%1%2%95%< 1%908
Not at all important3%< 1%1%96%< 1%889
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 adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important40%6%3%49%2%3,973
Somewhat important16%6%4%73%1%2,190
Not too important8%6%3%82%1%908
Not at all important11%3%3%82%1%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important68%11%7%12%1%3,973
Somewhat important31%18%15%35%1%2,190
Not too important18%10%13%58%1%908
Not at all important20%7%7%65%2%889
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 adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important53%5%36%4%2%3,973
Somewhat important15%8%67%8%2%2,190
Not too important5%9%71%13%1%908
Not at all important3%10%66%19%2%889
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 adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important38%59%1%1%3,973
Somewhat important28%71%1%1%2,190
Not too important24%74%1%1%908
Not at all important21%77%1%1%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important50%12%7%30%1%3,973
Somewhat important11%9%10%70%< 1%2,190
Not too important3%3%3%91%< 1%908
Not at all important2%2%1%94%< 1%889
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 adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord 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
Very important54%28%4%8%6%3,973
Somewhat important20%38%2%31%9%2,190
Not too important9%21%< 1%62%8%908
Not at all important4%7%< 1%82%7%889
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 Heaven among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important90%5%5%3,973
Somewhat important83%12%6%2,190
Not too important54%36%11%908
Not at all important25%68%6%889
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 adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important78%15%7%3,973
Somewhat important61%31%7%2,190
Not too important41%51%8%908
Not at all important18%75%6%889
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important41%18%41%3,973
Somewhat important38%21%41%2,190
Not too important37%20%43%908
Not at all important27%27%46%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important47%29%16%8%3,973
Somewhat important33%37%22%8%2,190
Not too important28%38%26%8%908
Not at all important18%32%37%12%889
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 adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important50%43%3%4%3,973
Somewhat important50%43%3%4%2,190
Not too important54%42%2%2%908
Not at all important52%41%2%5%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important49%44%4%2%3,973
Somewhat important50%44%4%2%2,190
Not too important51%45%3%1%908
Not at all important44%51%4%2%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important37%57%5%3,973
Somewhat important63%33%4%2,190
Not too important71%25%4%908
Not at all important77%19%4%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important46%45%5%4%3,973
Somewhat important70%23%4%3%2,190
Not too important77%17%2%3%908
Not at all important82%13%3%2%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important33%57%10%3,973
Somewhat important59%32%9%2,190
Not too important70%23%6%908
Not at all important77%15%8%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter 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
Very important44%49%3%3%3,973
Somewhat important42%53%3%3%2,190
Not too important39%57%1%2%908
Not at all important34%61%1%3%889
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe by importance of religion

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important14%26%3%51%6%3,973
Somewhat important35%27%4%32%3%2,190
Not too important58%16%4%19%3%908
Not at all important68%10%3%15%4%889
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.