Importance of religion in one's life among adults who seldom or never meditate
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say religion is…
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Survey year
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
40%
30%
15%
15%
< 1%
15,172
2007
43%
34%
13%
10%
1%
15,447
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 adults who seldom or never meditate by religious group
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say religion is…
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Religious tradition
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
43%
42%
11%
4%
< 1%
3,119
Evangelical Protestant
71%
25%
3%
1%
< 1%
3,202
Historically Black Protestant
78%
19%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
538
Jewish
28%
37%
23%
11%
< 1%
487
Mainline Protestant
42%
41%
13%
3%
< 1%
2,679
Mormon
68%
21%
10%
1%
< 1%
175
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
9%
20%
27%
43%
1%
4,330
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.
Age distribution among adults who seldom or never meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are ages…
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Importance of religion in one's life
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Very important
22%
36%
28%
13%
5,808
Somewhat important
27%
36%
25%
12%
4,387
Not too important
35%
34%
20%
11%
2,255
Not at all important
34%
36%
18%
12%
2,387
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 adults who seldom or never meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Very important
13%
15%
29%
33%
8%
1%
5,808
Somewhat important
18%
16%
29%
30%
7%
1%
4,387
Not too important
23%
19%
27%
24%
6%
1%
2,255
Not at all important
22%
20%
27%
22%
8%
1%
2,387
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Men
Women
Sample size
Very important
43%
57%
5,936
Somewhat important
52%
48%
4,463
Not too important
58%
42%
2,283
Not at all important
66%
34%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Very important
69%
14%
2%
12%
4%
5,864
Somewhat important
73%
7%
4%
13%
3%
4,418
Not too important
76%
5%
7%
8%
3%
2,261
Not at all important
79%
3%
5%
10%
3%
2,387
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 adults who seldom or never meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Very important
11%
8%
81%
5,850
Somewhat important
11%
11%
77%
4,404
Not too important
12%
12%
76%
2,257
Not at all important
11%
14%
75%
2,396
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who have a household income of…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Very important
34%
21%
28%
18%
5,080
Somewhat important
30%
21%
28%
21%
3,952
Not too important
25%
21%
30%
24%
2,053
Not at all important
26%
18%
29%
27%
2,186
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 adults who seldom or never meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who have completed…
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Importance of religion in one's life
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Very important
45%
32%
15%
8%
5,900
Somewhat important
44%
32%
15%
9%
4,439
Not too important
36%
32%
20%
12%
2,277
Not at all important
35%
29%
22%
14%
2,410
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Very important
54%
5%
12%
5%
23%
5,914
Somewhat important
47%
10%
11%
4%
28%
4,448
Not too important
44%
9%
9%
3%
36%
2,276
Not at all important
39%
11%
10%
3%
38%
2,414
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Very important
35%
65%
5,909
Somewhat important
31%
69%
4,449
Not too important
25%
75%
2,277
Not at all important
22%
78%
2,413
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 God among adults who seldom or never meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Very important
88%
9%
1%
1%
1%
< 1%
5,936
Somewhat important
50%
38%
7%
1%
3%
2%
4,463
Not too important
15%
35%
20%
1%
21%
7%
2,283
Not at all important
8%
11%
10%
< 1%
63%
7%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who attend religious services…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
50%
35%
14%
1%
5,936
Somewhat important
11%
54%
34%
< 1%
4,463
Not too important
2%
33%
65%
< 1%
2,283
Not at all important
1%
8%
91%
< 1%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who pray…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
73%
18%
3%
5%
1%
5,936
Somewhat important
31%
28%
13%
27%
1%
4,463
Not too important
8%
10%
10%
72%
< 1%
2,283
Not at all important
3%
3%
3%
91%
< 1%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who attend prayer group…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
29%
12%
11%
47%
< 1%
5,936
Somewhat important
5%
6%
8%
81%
< 1%
4,463
Not too important
1%
1%
2%
96%
< 1%
2,283
Not at all important
1%
< 1%
1%
98%
< 1%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
67%
14%
8%
9%
1%
5,936
Somewhat important
32%
22%
17%
27%
1%
4,463
Not too important
22%
16%
16%
44%
1%
2,283
Not at all important
25%
13%
9%
51%
2%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
37%
16%
14%
33%
1%
5,936
Somewhat important
29%
17%
17%
36%
1%
4,463
Not too important
30%
19%
17%
33%
1%
2,283
Not at all important
37%
16%
14%
32%
1%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Importance of religion in one's life
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
51%
5%
37%
4%
3%
5,936
Somewhat important
12%
11%
65%
10%
1%
4,463
Not too important
3%
15%
66%
15%
1%
2,283
Not at all important
1%
16%
57%
25%
2%
2,419
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who seldom or never meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
41%
57%
2%
1%
5,936
Somewhat important
28%
71%
1%
< 1%
4,463
Not too important
21%
77%
1%
< 1%
2,283
Not at all important
19%
80%
1%
1%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who read scripture…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
43%
15%
10%
32%
1%
5,936
Somewhat important
9%
10%
11%
70%
< 1%
4,463
Not too important
2%
3%
4%
92%
< 1%
2,283
Not at all important
1%
2%
2%
94%
< 1%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
45%
35%
4%
10%
6%
5,936
Somewhat important
16%
37%
1%
37%
8%
4,463
Not too important
5%
15%
< 1%
72%
8%
2,283
Not at all important
2%
4%
< 1%
89%
5%
2,419
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Belief in Heaven among adults who seldom or never meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who …in heaven
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
89%
6%
5%
5,936
Somewhat important
80%
13%
7%
4,463
Not too important
46%
43%
12%
2,283
Not at all important
15%
78%
7%
2,419
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Belief in Hell among adults who seldom or never meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who …in hell
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
76%
17%
7%
5,936
Somewhat important
61%
31%
8%
4,463
Not too important
34%
57%
9%
2,283
Not at all important
11%
83%
6%
2,419
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Party affiliation among adults who seldom or never meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Very important
47%
17%
37%
5,936
Somewhat important
39%
19%
42%
4,463
Not too important
34%
17%
49%
2,283
Not at all important
22%
19%
58%
2,419
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Political ideology among adults who seldom or never meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
48%
31%
15%
7%
5,936
Somewhat important
31%
40%
23%
6%
4,463
Not too important
22%
39%
33%
6%
2,283
Not at all important
15%
34%
44%
8%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
56%
39%
2%
3%
5,936
Somewhat important
54%
41%
2%
3%
4,463
Not too important
52%
42%
3%
3%
2,283
Not at all important
48%
46%
3%
3%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say government aid to the poor…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
52%
43%
3%
2%
5,936
Somewhat important
48%
47%
3%
1%
4,463
Not too important
44%
52%
4%
1%
2,283
Not at all important
36%
60%
3%
1%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say abortion should be…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
38%
59%
4%
5,936
Somewhat important
63%
34%
3%
4,463
Not too important
78%
19%
3%
2,283
Not at all important
83%
14%
3%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say homosexuality…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
50%
42%
5%
4%
5,936
Somewhat important
75%
19%
4%
2%
4,463
Not too important
84%
12%
2%
2%
2,283
Not at all important
88%
8%
2%
2%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who …same-sex marriage
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Importance of religion in one's life
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
40%
52%
8%
5,936
Somewhat important
66%
27%
7%
4,463
Not too important
79%
16%
4%
2,283
Not at all important
85%
10%
5%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
45%
50%
2%
3%
5,936
Somewhat important
39%
57%
2%
2%
4,463
Not too important
32%
64%
2%
2%
2,283
Not at all important
25%
71%
2%
2%
2,419
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 meditate by importance of religion
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
14%
30%
3%
48%
5%
5,936
Somewhat important
38%
29%
5%
25%
3%
4,463
Not too important
68%
14%
5%
11%
2%
2,283
Not at all important
81%
7%
2%
8%
2%
2,419
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.