Religious composition of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201414%32%31%23%4,576
200715%36%28%21%4,354
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Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20148%10%28%37%15%2%4,576
2007< 1%11%26%38%20%5%4,354
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201443%57%4,676
200741%59%4,445
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201454%19%2%21%3%4,616
200763%18%1%14%4%4,392
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Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201420%8%72%4,609
200713%6%82%4,417
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Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201449%21%21%9%3,983
200745%22%23%10%3,654
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Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201455%28%11%6%4,646
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Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201451%5%16%9%18%4,654
200755%5%14%11%15%4,417
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201430%70%4,657
200734%66%4,442
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
201489%9%1%1%< 1%< 1%4,676
200793%6%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%4,445
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201489%9%1%1%1%4,676
200788%9%1%1%< 1%4,445
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Attendance at religious services among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201466%23%10%< 1%4,676
200766%22%12%1%4,445
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Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201486%10%1%2%< 1%4,676
200787%8%2%2%1%4,445
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201455%12%7%24%1%4,676
200750%11%8%30%< 1%4,445
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Frequency of meditation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201465%6%2%25%2%4,676
200765%5%2%26%2%4,445
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
201486%8%3%3%1%4,676
200783%8%4%4%1%4,445
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201464%4%25%4%2%4,676
200756%4%33%3%3%4,445
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201448%49%1%2%4,676
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201473%9%4%13%1%4,676
200771%10%5%15%1%4,445
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201490%5%5%4,676
200789%5%6%4,445
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Belief in Hell among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201481%13%7%4,676
200784%9%7%4,445
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201445%20%36%4,676
200744%16%40%4,445
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Political ideology among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201456%22%14%7%4,676
200757%24%12%7%4,445
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201450%45%2%3%4,676
200742%49%3%6%4,445
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201449%45%4%2%4,676
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201429%67%4%4,676
200728%66%6%4,445
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%57%4%4%4,676
200726%64%5%6%4,445
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201425%67%8%4,676
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
201449%44%3%5%4,676
200739%50%4%7%4,445
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Views about human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say the holy scripture is word of God; should be taken literally 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
201411%21%2%60%5%4,676
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