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Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are ages…

Survey year 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Sample Size
Sample size = 448. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 45% 33% 15% 6% 448
2007 31% 43% 22% 4% 218

Compare: age group by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingage group by religious denomination

Generational cohort among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey year Younger Millennial Older Millennial Generation X Baby Boomer Silent Greatest Sample Size
Sample size = 448. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 33% 21% 25% 17% 4% < 1% 448
2007 < 1% 20% 43% 30% 7% < 1% 218

Compare: generational group by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeinggenerational group by religious denomination

Gender composition among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey year Men Women Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 51% 49% 454
2007 58% 42% 219

Compare: gender by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeinggender by religious denomination

Racial and ethnic composition among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who identify as…

Survey year White Black Asian Latino Other/Mixed Sample Size
Sample size = 450. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 74% 10% 4% 9% 3% 450
2007 84% 3% 1% 6% 5% 217

Compare: race/ethnicity by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingrace/ethnicity by religious denomination

Immigrant status among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey year Immigrants Second generation Third generation or higher Sample Size
Sample size = 449. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 10% 12% 78% 449
2007 7% 12% 81% 217

Compare: immigrant status by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingimmigrant status by religious denomination

Income distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of…

Survey year Less than $30,000 $30,000-$49,999 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more Sample Size
Sample size = 412. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 32% 19% 27% 22% 412
2007 20% 22% 33% 26% 187

Compare: household income by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeinghousehold income by religious denomination

Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have completed…

Survey year High school or less Some college College Post-graduate degree Sample Size
Sample size = 453. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 33% 36% 20% 11% 453

Compare: educational group by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingeducational group by religious denomination

Marital status among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey year Married Living with a partner Divorced/separated Widowed Never married Sample Size
Sample size = 453. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 33% 10% 9% 2% 46% 453
2007 54% 14% 5% 1% 26% 219

Compare: marital status by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingmarital status by religious denomination

Parent of children under 18 among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey year Parents Non-parents Sample Size
Sample size = 450. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 28% 72% 450
2007 37% 63% 219

Compare: parental status by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingparental status by religious denomination

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say they…

Survey year 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
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 15% 33% 15% < 1% 30% 6% 454
2007 22% 40% 15% < 1% 16% 8% 219

Compare: belief in God by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingbelief in God by religious denomination

Importance of religion in one's life among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say religion is…

Survey year Very important Somewhat important Not too important Not at all important Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 < 1% < 1% 55% 45% < 1% 454
2007 < 1% < 1% 53% 44% 4% 219

Compare: importance of religion by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingimportance of religion by religious denomination

Attendance at religious services among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Survey year At least once a week Once or twice a month/a few times a year Seldom/never Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 1% 25% 74% < 1% 454
2007 < 1% 18% 81% 1% 219

Compare: religious attendance by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingreligious attendance by religious denomination

Frequency of prayer among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who pray…

Survey year At least daily Weekly Monthly Seldom/never Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 9% 10% 11% 70% < 1% 454
2007 9% 10% 18% 61% 2% 219

Compare: frequency of prayer by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingfrequency of prayer by religious denomination

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who attend prayer group…

Survey year At least once a week Once or twice a month Several times a year Seldom/never Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 1% 1% 3% 95% < 1% 454
2007 1% 2% 4% 92% 1% 219

Compare: attendance at prayer groups by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingattendance at prayer groups by religious denomination

Frequency of meditation among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who meditate…

Survey year At least once a week Once or twice a month Several times a year Seldom/never Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 22% 17% 6% 55% < 1% 454
2007 22% 11% 8% 57% 2% 219

Compare: frequency of meditation by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingfrequency of meditation by religious denomination

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey year At least once a week Once or twice a month Several times a year Seldom/never Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 45% 29% 13% 13% < 1% 454
2007 41% 27% 18% 14% 1% 219

Compare: frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingfrequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe by religious denomination

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey year Religion Philosophy/reason Common sense Science Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 2% 21% 59% 16% 1% 454
2007 1% 18% 70% 8% 3% 219

Compare: sources of guidance on right and wrong by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingsources of guidance on right and wrong by religious denomination

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say…

Survey year 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
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 18% 81% 1% < 1% 454

Compare: belief in existence of standards for right and wrong by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingbelief in existence of standards for right and wrong by religious denomination

Frequency of reading scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who read scripture…

Survey year At least once a week Once or twice a month Several times a year Seldom/never Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 5% 4% 5% 86% < 1% 454
2007 2% 5% 6% 85% 2% 219

Compare: frequency of reading scripture by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingfrequency of reading scripture by religious denomination

Interpreting scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say the holy scripture is…

Survey year 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
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 5% 8% < 1% 81% 6% 454
2007 4% 7% < 1% 80% 8% 219

Compare: interpretation of scripture by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeinginterpretation of scripture by religious denomination

Belief in Heaven among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …in heaven

Survey year Believe Don't believe Other/don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 29% 58% 13% 454
2007 38% 54% 7% 219

Compare: belief in heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingbelief in heaven by religious denomination

Belief in Hell among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …in hell

Survey year Believe Don't believe Other/don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 20% 70% 10% 454
2007 28% 65% 7% 219

Compare: belief in hell by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingbelief in hell by religious denomination

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who identify as…

Survey year Republican/lean Rep. No lean Democrat/lean Dem. Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 25% 20% 56% 454
2007 20% 14% 66% 219

Compare: political party by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingpolitical party by religious denomination

Political ideology among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Survey year Conservative Moderate Liberal Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 16% 37% 40% 7% 454
2007 11% 49% 32% 7% 219

Compare: political ideology by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingpolitical ideology by religious denomination

Views about size of government among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who would rather have…

Survey year Smaller government; fewer services Bigger government; more services Depends Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 49% 45% 4% 2% 454
2007 42% 46% 5% 6% 219

Compare: views about size of government by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingviews about size of government by religious denomination

Views about government aid to the poor among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Survey year Does more harm than good Does more good than harm Neither/both equally Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 37% 56% 4% 3% 454

Compare: views about government aid to the poor by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingviews about government aid to the poor by religious denomination

Views about abortion among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Survey year Legal in all/most cases Illegal in all/most cases Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 77% 22% 1% 454
2007 78% 18% 4% 219

Compare: views about abortion by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingviews about abortion by religious denomination

Views about homosexuality among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Survey year Should be accepted Should be discouraged Neither/both equally Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 88% 6% 4% 2% 454
2007 78% 15% 3% 4% 219

Compare: views about homosexuality by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingviews about homosexuality by religious denomination

Views about same-sex marriage among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Survey year Strongly favor/favor Oppose/strongly oppose Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 86% 8% 6% 454

Compare: views about same-sex marriage by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingviews about same-sex marriage by religious denomination

Views about environmental regulation among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say…

Survey year 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
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 22% 74% 2% 2% 454
2007 14% 82% 2% 2% 219

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Views about human evolution among Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month

% of Nothing in particulars (religion not important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say humans…

Survey year 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
Sample size = 454. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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.
2014 74% 10% 3% 11% 3% 454

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