DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are ages…

Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
20149%29%29%33%133
20077%38%27%28%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
20145%6%26%34%22%6%133
2007< 1%5%27%36%23%9%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201435%65%137
200751%49%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who identify as…

Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201495%1%2%2%< 1%135
200798%1%1%< 1%< 1%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
20147%6%87%135
20071%6%93%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who have a household income of…

Survey yearLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
201431%17%25%27%110
200728%21%39%12%189
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who have completed…

Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201446%32%11%11%134
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201461%3%6%13%17%136
200761%4%11%14%11%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201429%71%137
200731%69%221
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201469%29%1%< 1%1%< 1%137
200772%21%4%< 1%2%1%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201455%34%10%1%< 1%137
200755%36%8%1%< 1%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who attend religious services…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201432%51%16%< 1%137
200735%49%16%< 1%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201456%25%10%10%< 1%137
200747%25%9%18%2%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201413%8%8%71%< 1%137
20078%12%10%70%< 1%221
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%5%2%73%1%137
200718%9%5%66%2%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201444%16%13%23%4%137
200738%13%15%31%3%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201431%4%55%10%< 1%137
200721%6%68%3%3%221
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say…

Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201424%75%< 1%< 1%137
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201420%8%12%60%< 1%137
200717%13%8%61%1%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201427%37%2%21%12%137
200725%47%1%18%9%221
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who …in heaven

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201487%9%4%137
200783%8%9%221
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 adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who …in hell

Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201460%27%13%137
200763%25%12%221
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who identify as…

Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201442%18%40%137
200737%17%47%221
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 seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201433%38%23%5%137
200746%38%13%3%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who would rather have…

Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201471%24%4%1%137
200757%32%5%6%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say government aid to the poor…

Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201452%40%7%2%137
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say abortion should be…

Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201466%32%1%137
200757%37%7%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201468%26%3%2%137
200746%40%7%6%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who …same-sex marriage

Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201457%36%7%137
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201440%57%2%1%137
200732%61%4%3%221
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

% of adults who seldom or never feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe who are Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 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
201420%27%1%46%6%137
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.