Marital status among adults who do not believe in Hell by religious group

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Religious traditionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Buddhist33%16%14%2%35%191
Catholic53%8%11%7%20%2,074
Evangelical Protestant50%7%16%9%19%951
Hindu58%4%5%< 1%33%117
Historically Black Protestant25%8%24%8%35%224
Jehovah's Witness55%5%12%8%20%214
Jewish57%5%8%6%24%634
Mainline Protestant57%7%13%10%14%2,045
Mormon66%3%8%5%18%227
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")40%11%11%3%35%5,256
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are ages…

Marital status18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Married7%41%31%21%6,229
Living with a partner36%40%17%7%990
Divorced/separated6%35%40%19%1,685
Widowed< 1%6%20%74%959
Never married65%24%8%2%2,699
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Marital statusYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Married2%12%34%39%13%1%6,229
Living with a partner18%30%29%20%3%< 1%990
Divorced/separated2%8%32%47%11%1%1,685
Widowed< 1%1%6%29%50%14%959
Never married47%26%16%9%1%< 1%2,699
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Marital statusMenWomenSample size
Married50%50%6,347
Living with a partner51%49%1,008
Divorced/separated48%52%1,717
Widowed26%74%990
Never married59%41%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who identify as…

Marital statusWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Married76%4%5%12%3%6,249
Living with a partner67%8%3%17%5%999
Divorced/separated71%9%1%14%4%1,690
Widowed82%6%2%8%3%975
Never married61%11%8%16%5%2,696
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Marital statusImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Married17%10%73%6,293
Living with a partner16%13%72%998
Divorced/separated14%8%77%1,700
Widowed9%18%73%973
Never married14%18%68%2,691
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who have a household income of…

Marital statusLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Married15%15%33%36%5,628
Living with a partner38%22%24%17%934
Divorced/separated44%21%24%11%1,573
Widowed50%23%17%11%815
Never married35%24%25%16%2,449
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who have completed…

Marital statusHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Married28%25%25%22%6,320
Living with a partner32%33%22%13%1,004
Divorced/separated35%34%17%14%1,707
Widowed47%28%14%12%984
Never married37%36%18%9%2,716
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Marital statusParentsNon-parentsSample size
Married38%62%6,322
Living with a partner27%73%1,005
Divorced/separated23%77%1,716
Widowed5%95%988
Never married9%91%2,721
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say they…

Marital statusBelieve 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
Married40%25%9%1%21%4%6,347
Living with a partner28%25%12%1%31%3%1,008
Divorced/separated44%25%7%1%19%4%1,717
Widowed52%24%8%2%11%3%990
Never married29%21%11%< 1%35%4%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married32%27%17%23%1%6,347
Living with a partner18%28%20%33%< 1%1,008
Divorced/separated32%26%17%25%1%1,717
Widowed45%25%14%15%1%990
Never married19%23%25%33%1%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who attend religious services…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married23%33%44%< 1%6,347
Living with a partner8%31%61%< 1%1,008
Divorced/separated18%29%53%< 1%1,717
Widowed26%32%42%1%990
Never married12%33%55%< 1%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who pray…

Marital statusAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married36%15%7%41%1%6,347
Living with a partner27%11%8%54%< 1%1,008
Divorced/separated42%15%5%38%1%1,717
Widowed52%13%4%30%2%990
Never married23%12%8%57%< 1%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who attend prayer group…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married14%5%6%75%< 1%6,347
Living with a partner7%6%5%83%< 1%1,008
Divorced/separated14%7%6%73%1%1,717
Widowed16%6%7%70%1%990
Never married8%4%6%81%< 1%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who meditate…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married35%9%5%49%1%6,347
Living with a partner32%11%6%50%1%1,008
Divorced/separated43%11%4%41%1%1,717
Widowed46%8%4%40%2%990
Never married28%10%6%55%1%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married51%15%11%22%1%6,347
Living with a partner46%17%12%25%1%1,008
Divorced/separated50%15%9%23%2%1,717
Widowed54%10%10%24%2%990
Never married41%18%11%29%1%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married46%16%14%23%1%6,347
Living with a partner53%17%12%17%< 1%1,008
Divorced/separated51%15%12%22%1%1,717
Widowed43%10%14%32%2%990
Never married51%17%13%19%1%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Marital statusReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Married16%15%51%15%2%6,347
Living with a partner8%19%57%16%1%1,008
Divorced/separated16%18%52%12%2%1,717
Widowed21%11%55%9%3%990
Never married10%20%51%17%1%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say…

Marital statusThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married26%72%1%1%6,347
Living with a partner18%80%1%1%1,008
Divorced/separated23%75%1%1%1,717
Widowed22%74%2%2%990
Never married18%80%1%1%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married18%8%8%65%1%6,347
Living with a partner13%8%7%73%< 1%1,008
Divorced/separated21%8%6%64%1%1,717
Widowed26%7%8%58%1%990
Never married14%7%7%71%< 1%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say the holy scripture is…

Marital statusWord 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
Married11%20%1%61%7%6,347
Living with a partner8%12%< 1%75%6%1,008
Divorced/separated15%18%1%59%7%1,717
Widowed17%24%2%44%12%990
Never married8%16%1%71%5%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who …in heaven

Marital statusBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Married40%54%6%6,347
Living with a partner32%64%4%1,008
Divorced/separated39%56%6%1,717
Widowed55%36%9%990
Never married33%63%4%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who identify as…

Marital statusRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Married30%18%52%6,347
Living with a partner19%22%59%1,008
Divorced/separated25%22%53%1,717
Widowed30%18%52%990
Never married22%19%59%2,722
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who are…

Marital statusConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Married23%36%35%6%6,347
Living with a partner18%31%46%6%1,008
Divorced/separated23%33%38%6%1,717
Widowed29%35%27%9%990
Never married16%36%41%7%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who would rather have…

Marital statusSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Married51%42%3%4%6,347
Living with a partner42%50%4%4%1,008
Divorced/separated46%48%3%3%1,717
Widowed49%38%6%7%990
Never married45%49%3%3%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say government aid to the poor…

Marital statusDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married39%57%3%1%6,347
Living with a partner31%64%4%1%1,008
Divorced/separated32%63%3%2%1,717
Widowed37%56%4%3%990
Never married33%61%3%2%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say abortion should be…

Marital statusLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Married71%25%3%6,347
Living with a partner78%20%2%1,008
Divorced/separated72%24%4%1,717
Widowed61%32%7%990
Never married75%22%3%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say homosexuality…

Marital statusShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Married78%16%3%3%6,347
Living with a partner86%10%2%1%1,008
Divorced/separated77%17%3%2%1,717
Widowed67%24%5%4%990
Never married86%10%2%2%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who …same-sex marriage

Marital statusStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Married72%22%6%6,347
Living with a partner83%13%5%1,008
Divorced/separated69%23%7%1,717
Widowed58%30%11%990
Never married83%13%4%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say…

Marital statusStricter 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
Married29%66%2%3%6,347
Living with a partner24%72%2%2%1,008
Divorced/separated29%66%2%3%1,717
Widowed30%60%3%6%990
Never married24%72%2%2%2,722
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 do not believe in Hell by marital status

% of adults who do not believe in Hell who say humans…

Marital statusEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Married54%19%5%19%3%6,347
Living with a partner65%18%3%13%2%1,008
Divorced/separated49%21%4%24%3%1,717
Widowed39%17%5%30%8%990
Never married65%15%3%15%2%2,722
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.