DemographicInformation

Age distribution among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201429%30%27%14%291
200720%28%34%18%203
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.

Generational cohort among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201418%15%25%30%10%1%291
2007< 1%12%23%42%19%4%203
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Gender composition among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201453%47%292
200752%48%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201483%2%< 1%7%7%288
200789%2%3%3%3%202
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.

Immigrant status among unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%12%81%286
20076%11%82%204
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201426%14%32%27%263
200713%25%33%29%172
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201424%34%24%18%290
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201436%13%17%5%30%292
200749%10%14%6%20%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201420%80%292
200730%70%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who say they…

Survey yearBelieve 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
201434%26%10%1%22%7%292
200745%29%8%< 1%11%7%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201415%28%27%27%2%292
200724%31%20%21%5%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201413%29%58%1%292
200711%37%52%1%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201430%12%8%49%1%292
200732%18%5%42%2%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
20144%2%4%88%1%292
20075%3%7%85%< 1%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201445%10%7%36%2%292
200752%9%6%32%1%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201459%14%8%20%< 1%292
200754%14%9%21%2%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%15%7%10%1%292
200762%12%8%16%2%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
20147%29%45%17%3%292
20071%31%56%8%4%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201418%80%2%< 1%292
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who say the holy scripture is…

Survey yearWord 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
20143%6%< 1%82%9%292
20073%3%< 1%78%15%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201430%57%13%292
200720%63%17%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201416%78%6%292
200713%77%9%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201417%20%63%292
200710%15%75%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
20149%29%55%6%292
200710%27%53%10%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201437%49%7%6%292
200741%43%7%8%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201426%67%4%3%292
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201484%14%2%292
200782%13%5%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201488%6%3%3%292
200790%5%2%3%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201489%6%5%292
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201419%72%3%6%292
200716%78%3%3%207
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 unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never

% of unitarians and Other Liberal Faiths in "Other Faiths" Tradition who read scripture seldom/never who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201462%17%6%11%4%292
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.