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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who are ages…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
32%
30%
23%
16,265
Once or twice a month
23%
36%
26%
15%
3,458
Several times a year
21%
36%
28%
15%
2,090
Seldom/never
18%
31%
29%
21%
2,407
Don't know
11%
27%
22%
40%
300
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
11%
27%
36%
15%
2%
16,265
Once or twice a month
15%
15%
30%
31%
9%
1%
3,458
Several times a year
14%
14%
30%
33%
9%
1%
2,090
Seldom/never
11%
13%
26%
35%
14%
1%
2,407
Don't know
7%
6%
24%
34%
26%
2%
300
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
58%
16,641
Once or twice a month
48%
52%
3,515
Several times a year
49%
51%
2,117
Seldom/never
59%
41%
2,454
Don't know
49%
51%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who identify as…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
14%
2%
16%
4%
16,425
Once or twice a month
69%
11%
2%
15%
3%
3,471
Several times a year
69%
10%
2%
16%
2%
2,100
Seldom/never
69%
10%
2%
16%
3%
2,432
Don't know
68%
8%
3%
18%
4%
309
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
8%
77%
16,461
Once or twice a month
13%
10%
77%
3,471
Several times a year
15%
9%
76%
2,095
Seldom/never
14%
11%
75%
2,413
Don't know
19%
7%
74%
309
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who have a household income of…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
21%
27%
16%
14,262
Once or twice a month
33%
21%
27%
19%
3,137
Several times a year
32%
18%
30%
21%
1,896
Seldom/never
41%
21%
23%
16%
2,119
Don't know
44%
21%
19%
16%
202
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who have completed…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
33%
16%
9%
16,543
Once or twice a month
40%
32%
18%
10%
3,500
Several times a year
42%
30%
18%
10%
2,105
Seldom/never
52%
28%
13%
8%
2,437
Don't know
54%
28%
10%
8%
313
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
5%
14%
9%
18%
16,561
Once or twice a month
50%
7%
12%
5%
25%
3,511
Several times a year
51%
7%
11%
6%
25%
2,112
Seldom/never
44%
9%
15%
8%
24%
2,438
Don't know
46%
3%
14%
16%
22%
316
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
29%
71%
16,571
Once or twice a month
33%
67%
3,503
Several times a year
32%
68%
2,115
Seldom/never
28%
72%
2,444
Don't know
20%
80%
318
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who say they…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
At least once a week
85%
12%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
16,641
Once or twice a month
69%
25%
3%
< 1%
1%
1%
3,515
Several times a year
60%
32%
5%
1%
1%
< 1%
2,117
Seldom/never
48%
34%
10%
1%
4%
2%
2,454
Don't know
63%
20%
2%
6%
1%
7%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who say religion is…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
80%
16%
2%
1%
< 1%
16,641
Once or twice a month
53%
39%
6%
1%
< 1%
3,515
Several times a year
41%
45%
11%
2%
1%
2,117
Seldom/never
32%
44%
17%
6%
1%
2,454
Don't know
66%
22%
6%
2%
5%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who attend religious services…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
30%
12%
1%
16,641
Once or twice a month
33%
49%
18%
< 1%
3,515
Several times a year
23%
53%
24%
< 1%
2,117
Seldom/never
18%
41%
40%
< 1%
2,454
Don't know
43%
34%
16%
7%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who pray…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
80%
13%
2%
4%
1%
16,641
Once or twice a month
54%
28%
8%
9%
1%
3,515
Several times a year
43%
28%
11%
17%
1%
2,117
Seldom/never
33%
20%
12%
34%
1%
2,454
Don't know
58%
17%
5%
9%
11%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
12%
9%
36%
1%
16,641
Once or twice a month
15%
14%
11%
59%
1%
3,515
Several times a year
11%
8%
12%
68%
< 1%
2,117
Seldom/never
9%
5%
6%
80%
< 1%
2,454
Don't know
28%
5%
3%
55%
9%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who meditate…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
7%
3%
33%
2%
16,641
Once or twice a month
30%
14%
5%
51%
1%
3,515
Several times a year
21%
9%
11%
59%
1%
2,117
Seldom/never
19%
6%
4%
70%
1%
2,454
Don't know
32%
5%
3%
37%
22%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
15%
9%
21%
2%
16,641
Once or twice a month
34%
24%
17%
24%
1%
3,515
Several times a year
23%
16%
31%
29%
1%
2,117
Seldom/never
23%
11%
14%
51%
1%
2,454
Don't know
27%
12%
10%
22%
29%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
6%
33%
5%
3%
16,641
Once or twice a month
31%
10%
51%
6%
2%
3,515
Several times a year
24%
10%
55%
10%
1%
2,117
Seldom/never
18%
10%
60%
10%
2%
2,454
Don't know
31%
6%
43%
7%
13%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who say…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
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
At least once a week
43%
54%
2%
1%
16,641
Once or twice a month
31%
67%
1%
1%
3,515
Several times a year
30%
68%
1%
1%
2,117
Seldom/never
27%
71%
1%
1%
2,454
Don't know
30%
58%
5%
7%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who read scripture…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
11%
7%
22%
1%
16,641
Once or twice a month
27%
18%
13%
42%
< 1%
3,515
Several times a year
16%
13%
17%
54%
< 1%
2,117
Seldom/never
13%
7%
7%
72%
< 1%
2,454
Don't know
32%
12%
5%
35%
16%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians 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
At least once a week
46%
31%
4%
13%
6%
16,641
Once or twice a month
28%
40%
2%
22%
7%
3,515
Several times a year
24%
38%
3%
28%
7%
2,117
Seldom/never
23%
29%
2%
38%
8%
2,454
Don't know
29%
18%
13%
19%
21%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who …in heaven
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
7%
6%
16,641
Once or twice a month
87%
8%
5%
3,515
Several times a year
84%
9%
7%
2,117
Seldom/never
74%
18%
8%
2,454
Don't know
75%
7%
19%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who …in hell
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
19%
8%
16,641
Once or twice a month
70%
23%
7%
3,515
Several times a year
65%
27%
9%
2,117
Seldom/never
58%
33%
9%
2,454
Don't know
59%
19%
22%
321
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.
Party affiliation among Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who identify as…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
17%
38%
16,641
Once or twice a month
44%
15%
41%
3,515
Several times a year
41%
14%
45%
2,117
Seldom/never
37%
19%
45%
2,454
Don't know
31%
35%
34%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who are…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
30%
16%
6%
16,641
Once or twice a month
39%
36%
19%
5%
3,515
Several times a year
34%
39%
22%
5%
2,117
Seldom/never
32%
35%
25%
8%
2,454
Don't know
39%
21%
10%
30%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who would rather have…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
38%
3%
4%
16,641
Once or twice a month
54%
41%
2%
3%
3,515
Several times a year
52%
43%
2%
3%
2,117
Seldom/never
51%
43%
3%
3%
2,454
Don't know
49%
35%
4%
13%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
45%
4%
2%
16,641
Once or twice a month
48%
47%
3%
2%
3,515
Several times a year
47%
48%
4%
1%
2,117
Seldom/never
46%
49%
3%
2%
2,454
Don't know
47%
38%
7%
8%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
56%
4%
16,641
Once or twice a month
52%
44%
4%
3,515
Several times a year
57%
39%
4%
2,117
Seldom/never
60%
36%
4%
2,454
Don't know
40%
45%
15%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
43%
5%
4%
16,641
Once or twice a month
65%
29%
4%
3%
3,515
Several times a year
68%
25%
3%
3%
2,117
Seldom/never
65%
28%
3%
4%
2,454
Don't know
44%
37%
8%
11%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
54%
8%
16,641
Once or twice a month
55%
38%
7%
3,515
Several times a year
57%
35%
8%
2,117
Seldom/never
54%
37%
9%
2,454
Don't know
34%
42%
24%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians 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
At least once a week
43%
51%
3%
3%
16,641
Once or twice a month
39%
57%
2%
2%
3,515
Several times a year
40%
55%
2%
2%
2,117
Seldom/never
43%
52%
2%
3%
2,454
Don't know
43%
37%
4%
17%
321
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 Christians by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing
% of Christians 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
At least once a week
16%
29%
3%
47%
5%
16,641
Once or twice a month
26%
32%
4%
34%
4%
3,515
Several times a year
32%
31%
4%
29%
4%
2,117
Seldom/never
37%
24%
4%
29%
5%
2,454
Don't know
18%
16%
13%
34%
20%
321
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.