Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201428%36%30%6%20,395
200730%39%24%7%20,841
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Political ideology among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by religious group

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Buddhist14%36%46%5%160
Catholic34%38%24%5%4,669
Evangelical Protestant42%33%17%7%2,790
Hindu7%40%50%3%119
Historically Black Protestant30%35%28%7%572
Jewish16%33%50%1%548
Mainline Protestant34%39%21%6%3,642
Mormon45%33%19%3%116
Orthodox Christian28%50%21%1%109
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")17%36%40%7%6,810
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are ages…

Political ideology18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Conservative16%30%31%22%5,654
Moderate25%35%25%15%7,243
Liberal30%35%22%13%6,125
Don't know29%37%20%14%1,028
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Generational cohort among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Political ideologyYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Conservative11%10%26%37%15%2%5,654
Moderate15%17%28%30%9%1%7,243
Liberal18%19%27%27%8%1%6,125
Don't know16%22%28%24%9%1%1,028
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Gender composition among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Political ideologyMenWomenSample size
Conservative57%43%5,737
Moderate53%47%7,359
Liberal46%54%6,206
Don't know50%50%1,093
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who identify as…

Political ideologyWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Conservative77%7%2%12%3%5,654
Moderate72%7%4%13%4%7,274
Liberal68%8%5%15%4%6,140
Don't know65%10%3%15%6%1,059
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Immigrant status among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Political ideologyImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Conservative10%10%80%5,687
Moderate12%11%77%7,289
Liberal15%14%71%6,132
Don't know15%9%76%1,028
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Income distribution among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who have a household income of…

Political ideologyLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Conservative31%21%28%20%4,983
Moderate30%21%27%22%6,511
Liberal32%19%26%23%5,644
Don't know55%18%17%9%762
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Educational distribution among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who have completed…

Political ideologyHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Conservative47%32%14%7%5,723
Moderate35%34%19%12%7,337
Liberal32%30%21%17%6,182
Don't know59%30%7%5%1,056
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Marital status among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Political ideologyMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Conservative53%7%13%7%20%5,709
Moderate45%9%12%6%28%7,336
Liberal40%11%13%4%32%6,182
Don't know34%10%15%7%35%1,075
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…

Political ideologyParentsNon-parentsSample size
Conservative26%74%5,720
Moderate27%73%7,334
Liberal25%75%6,195
Don't know28%72%1,085
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say they…

Political ideologyBelieve 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
Conservative63%22%5%1%7%2%5,737
Moderate46%28%9%< 1%13%3%7,359
Liberal35%25%10%1%26%4%6,206
Don't know52%21%7%2%13%5%1,093
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say religion is…

Political ideologyVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Conservative45%33%12%9%1%5,737
Moderate29%35%19%16%< 1%7,359
Liberal21%29%20%28%1%6,206
Don't know37%27%15%20%1%1,093
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Attendance at religious services among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who attend religious services…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative18%41%40%1%5,737
Moderate12%42%46%< 1%7,359
Liberal8%33%59%< 1%6,206
Don't know12%30%55%3%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who pray…

Political ideologyAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative48%20%7%25%1%5,737
Moderate34%19%9%38%1%7,359
Liberal28%15%8%49%1%6,206
Don't know39%14%8%37%2%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who meditate…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative30%7%4%58%1%5,737
Moderate28%9%5%58%1%7,359
Liberal30%10%6%54%1%6,206
Don't know27%7%4%58%4%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative50%17%11%21%2%5,737
Moderate45%18%13%23%1%7,359
Liberal44%18%12%26%1%6,206
Don't know40%14%8%31%7%1,093
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 adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

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

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative38%15%14%33%1%5,737
Moderate41%16%16%27%1%7,359
Liberal48%16%13%22%1%6,206
Don't know36%10%11%38%5%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Political ideologyReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Conservative28%8%54%8%2%5,737
Moderate14%14%59%12%2%7,359
Liberal10%19%53%17%2%6,206
Don't know21%7%58%7%6%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say…

Political ideologyThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative39%58%2%1%5,737
Moderate23%75%1%1%7,359
Liberal17%81%1%1%6,206
Don't know23%70%4%3%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who read scripture…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative19%10%9%61%1%5,737
Moderate11%8%9%72%< 1%7,359
Liberal9%7%8%77%< 1%6,206
Don't know16%6%6%69%2%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say the holy scripture is…

Political ideologyWord 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
Conservative26%32%3%31%8%5,737
Moderate13%27%1%51%8%7,359
Liberal10%16%1%67%6%6,206
Don't know23%16%5%39%17%1,093
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Belief in Heaven among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …in heaven

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative76%16%7%5,737
Moderate63%29%8%7,359
Liberal46%47%7%6,206
Don't know63%23%14%1,093
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Belief in Hell among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …in hell

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative60%30%9%5,737
Moderate46%45%9%7,359
Liberal32%62%7%6,206
Don't know49%34%16%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who identify as…

Political ideologyRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Conservative63%13%24%5,737
Moderate32%19%49%7,359
Liberal10%14%76%6,206
Don't know14%58%27%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who would rather have…

Political ideologySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Conservative71%25%2%2%5,737
Moderate55%37%4%4%7,359
Liberal29%64%3%4%6,206
Don't know40%41%7%12%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say government aid to the poor…

Political ideologyDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative65%30%3%2%5,737
Moderate42%53%4%2%7,359
Liberal23%73%3%1%6,206
Don't know40%44%7%8%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say abortion should be…

Political ideologyLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Conservative47%48%5%5,737
Moderate70%27%3%7,359
Liberal79%18%3%6,206
Don't know53%34%12%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say homosexuality…

Political ideologyShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative57%34%5%4%5,737
Moderate81%14%3%3%7,359
Liberal87%9%2%2%6,206
Don't know65%21%7%7%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …same-sex marriage

Political ideologyStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Conservative44%47%9%5,737
Moderate73%21%6%7,359
Liberal85%11%4%6,206
Don't know56%27%18%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say…

Political ideologyStricter 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
Conservative55%40%2%3%5,737
Moderate31%65%3%2%7,359
Liberal18%80%1%2%6,206
Don't know35%49%5%11%1,093
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 attend prayer groups by political ideology

% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say humans…

Political ideologyEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Conservative29%29%4%34%5%5,737
Moderate47%26%4%20%2%7,359
Liberal62%18%4%13%2%6,206
Don't know32%19%10%25%14%1,093
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.