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Religious composition of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

  • Christian 69%
  • Evangelical Protestant 19%
    • Baptist Family (Evangelical Trad.) 8%
      • Southern Baptist Convention 4%
      • Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) 3%
      • Missionary Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
      • Conservative Baptist Association of America < 1%
      • Free Will Baptist < 1%
      • General Association of Regular Baptist Churches < 1%
      • Other Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) 1%
    • Methodist Family (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) 4%
      • Nondenominational evangelical 2%
      • Nondenominational fundamentalist < 1%
      • Nondenominational charismatic < 1%
      • Nondenominational Christian (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
      • Interdenominational (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
      • Community Church (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
      • Other Nondenominational (Evangelical Trad.) 1%
    • Lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) 2%
      • Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 1%
      • Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod < 1%
      • Other Lutheran (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
      • Presbyterian Church in America < 1%
      • Other Presbyterian (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Pentecostal Family (Evangelical Trad.) 2%
      • Assemblies of God 1%
      • Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) < 1%
      • Foursquare Church < 1%
      • Pentecostal Church of God < 1%
      • Pentecostal Holiness Church < 1%
      • Calvary Chapel < 1%
      • Apostolic Pentecostal (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
      • Nondenominational Pentecostal (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
      • Church of God of the Apostolic Faith < 1%
      • Other Pentecostal (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Episcopalian/Anglican Family (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Restorationist Family (Evangelical Trad.) 1%
      • Churches of Christ 1%
      • Christian Churches and Churches of Christ < 1%
      • Other Restorationist (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Congregationalist Family (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
      • Conservative Congregational Christian Conference < 1%
      • Other Congregationalist (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Holiness Family (Evangelical Trad.) 1%
      • Church of the Nazarene < 1%
      • Wesleyan Church < 1%
      • Free Methodist Church < 1%
      • Christian and Missionary Alliance < 1%
      • Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) < 1%
      • Other Holiness (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Reformed Family (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
      • Christian Reformed Church < 1%
      • Other Reformed (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Adventist Family (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
      • Seventh-day Adventist < 1%
      • Other Adventist (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Anabaptist Family (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Pietist Family (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Other evangelical/fundamentalist family (Evangelical Trad.) < 1%
    • Nonspecific Protestant Family (Evangelical Trad.) 1%
  • Mainline Protestant 21%
    • Baptist Family (Mainline Trad.) 3%
      • American Baptist Churches USA 2%
      • Other Baptist (Mainline Trad.) 1%
    • Methodist Family (Mainline Trad.) 6%
      • United Methodist Church 5%
      • Other Methodist (Mainline Trad.) 1%
    • Nondenominational Family (Mainline Trad.) 2%
      • Interdenominational (Mainline Trad.) 1%
      • Other Nondenominational (Mainline Trad.) 1%
    • Lutheran Family (Mainline Trad.) 3%
      • Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 2%
      • Other Lutheran (Mainline Trad.) 1%
    • Presbyterian Family (Mainline Trad.) 2%
      • Presbyterian Church (USA) 1%
      • Other Presbyterian (Mainline Trad.) 1%
    • Episcopalian/Anglican Family (Mainline Trad.) 2%
      • Episcopal Church 1%
      • Anglican Church < 1%
      • Other Episcopalian/Anglican (Mainline Trad.) < 1%
    • Restorationist Family (Mainline Trad.) < 1%
      • Disciples of Christ < 1%
      • Other Restorationist (Mainline Trad.) < 1%
    • Congregationalist Family (Mainline Trad.) 1%
      • United Church of Christ 1%
      • Other Congregationalist (Mainline Trad.) < 1%
    • Reformed Family (Mainline Trad.) < 1%
      • Reformed Church in America < 1%
      • Other Reformed (Mainline Trad.) < 1%
    • Anabaptist Family (Mainline Trad.) < 1%
    • Friends Family (Mainline Trad.) < 1%
    • Nonspecific Protestant Family (Mainline Trad.) 2%
  • Historically Black Protestant 6%
    • Baptist Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) 4%
      • National Baptist Convention 1%
      • Progressive Baptist Convention < 1%
      • Independent Baptist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) < 1%
      • Missionary Baptist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) < 1%
      • Other Baptist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) 2%
    • Methodist Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) < 1%
      • African Methodist Episcopal Church < 1%
      • African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church < 1%
      • Christian Methodist Episcopal Church < 1%
      • Other Methodist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) < 1%
    • Pentecostal Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) < 1%
      • Church of God in Christ < 1%
      • Apostolic Pentecostal (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) < 1%
      • United Pentecostal Church International < 1%
      • Other Pentecostal (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) < 1%
    • Holiness Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) < 1%
    • Nondenominational Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) < 1%
    • Nonspecific Protestant Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) < 1%
  • Catholic 22%
  • Mormon 1%
    • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1%
    • Other Mormon < 1%
  • Orthodox Christian < 1%
    • Greek Orthodox < 1%
    • Russian Orthodox < 1%
    • Orthodox Church in America < 1%
    • Other Orthodox Christian < 1%
  • Jehovah's Witness < 1%
  • Other Christian < 1%
    • Metaphysical Family < 1%
      • Spiritualist < 1%
      • Unity Church < 1%
      • Other Metaphysical Christian ("Other Christian" Trad.) < 1%
    • Others in the "Other Christian" Tradition < 1%
  • Non-Christian Faiths 5%
  • Jewish 3%
  • Muslim < 1%
  • Buddhist < 1%
  • Hindu < 1%
  • Other World Religions < 1%
  • Other Faiths 1%
    • Unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition 1%
      • Unitarian < 1%
      • Humanist < 1%
      • Deist < 1%
      • Spiritual but not religious < 1%
      • Eclectic, a bit of everything, "I have my own beliefs" < 1%
      • Other in the "Unitarian and other liberal faiths" family < 1%
    • New Age < 1%
      • Pagan or Wiccan < 1%
      • Other in the New Age family < 1%
    • Native American Religions < 1%
  • Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 26%
  • Atheist 3%
  • Agnostic 5%
  • Nothing in particular 18%
    • Nothing in particular (religion not important) 11%
    • Nothing in particular (religion important) 7%
  • Don't know 1%

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are ages…

Survey year 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Sample Size
Sample size = 2,377. 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 21% 38% 27% 14% 2,377
2007 21% 42% 25% 12% 3,363

Compare: age group by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingage group by immigrant status

Generational cohort among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey year Younger Millennial Older Millennial Generation X Baby Boomer Silent Greatest Sample Size
Sample size = 2,377. 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 13% 14% 32% 32% 8% < 1% 2,377
2007 < 1% 16% 32% 37% 13% 2% 3,363

Compare: generational group by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeinggenerational group by immigrant status

Gender composition among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey year Men Women Sample Size
Sample size = 2,409. 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% 2,409
2007 50% 50% 3,416

Compare: gender by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeinggender by immigrant status

Racial and ethnic composition among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Survey year White Black Asian Latino Other/Mixed Sample Size
Sample size = 2,386. 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 83% 10% < 1% 4% 3% 2,386
2007 86% 8% < 1% 3% 3% 3,388

Compare: race/ethnicity by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingrace/ethnicity by immigrant status

Income distribution among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,171. 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% 19% 31% 23% 2,171
2007 23% 22% 35% 20% 2,989

Compare: household income by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeinghousehold income by immigrant status

Educational distribution among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who have completed…

Survey year High school or less Some college College Post-graduate degree Sample Size
Sample size = 2,402. 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 38% 31% 20% 11% 2,402

Compare: educational group by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingeducational group by immigrant status

Marital status among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey year Married Living with a partner Divorced/separated Widowed Never married Sample Size
Sample size = 2,405. 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 50% 8% 12% 5% 26% 2,405
2007 56% 7% 11% 6% 20% 3,405

Compare: marital status by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingmarital status by immigrant status

Parent of children under 18 among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey year Parents Non-parents Sample Size
Sample size = 2,406. 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% 71% 2,406
2007 36% 64% 3,409

Compare: parental status by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingparental status by immigrant status

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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% 31% 7% < 1% 8% 2% 2,409
2007 66% 25% 4% < 1% 3% 2% 3,416

Compare: belief in God by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingbelief in God by immigrant status

Importance of religion in one's life among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say religion is…

Survey year Very important Somewhat important Not too important Not at all important Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 2,409. 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 31% 40% 18% 10% < 1% 2,409
2007 40% 42% 11% 5% 1% 3,416

Compare: importance of religion by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingimportance of religion by immigrant status

Attendance at religious services among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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 17% 46% 37% < 1% 2,409
2007 26% 47% 27% < 1% 3,416

Compare: religious attendance by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingreligious attendance by immigrant status

Frequency of prayer among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who pray…

Survey year At least daily Weekly Monthly Seldom/never Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 2,409. 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 34% 25% 11% 30% 1% 2,409
2007 43% 27% 10% 19% 1% 3,416

Compare: frequency of prayer by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingfrequency of prayer by immigrant status

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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 8% 6% 10% 75% < 1% 2,409
2007 9% 6% 10% 74% < 1% 3,416

Compare: attendance at prayer groups by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingattendance at prayer groups by immigrant status

Frequency of meditation among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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% 9% 10% 62% 1% 2,409
2007 19% 8% 9% 63% 1% 3,416

Compare: frequency of meditation by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingfrequency of meditation by immigrant status

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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 27% 18% 28% 26% < 1% 2,409
2007 22% 13% 34% 29% 1% 3,416

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 immigrant status

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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% 12% 59% 9% 1% 2,409
2007 20% 9% 65% 4% 1% 3,416

Compare: sources of guidance on right and wrong by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingsources of guidance on right and wrong by immigrant status

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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% 70% 1% 1% 2,409

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 immigrant status

Frequency of reading scripture among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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 12% 10% 14% 63% < 1% 2,409
2007 15% 10% 15% 59% < 1% 3,416

Compare: frequency of reading scripture by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingfrequency of reading scripture by immigrant status

Interpreting scripture among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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% 31% 2% 42% 7% 2,409
2007 24% 33% 3% 33% 8% 3,416

Compare: interpretation of scripture by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeinginterpretation of scripture by immigrant status

Belief in Heaven among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in heaven

Survey year Believe Don't believe Other/don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 2,409. 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 71% 21% 8% 2,409
2007 79% 14% 7% 3,416

Compare: belief in heaven by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingbelief in heaven by immigrant status

Belief in Hell among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …in hell

Survey year Believe Don't believe Other/don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 2,409. 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 53% 39% 8% 2,409
2007 61% 29% 10% 3,416

Compare: belief in hell by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeingbelief in hell by immigrant status

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who identify as…

Survey year Republican/lean Rep. No lean Democrat/lean Dem. Sample Size
Sample size = 2,409. 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 39% 15% 46% 2,409
2007 38% 14% 48% 3,416

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Political ideology among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who are…

Survey year Conservative Moderate Liberal Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 2,409. 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 31% 39% 25% 5% 2,409
2007 32% 43% 21% 4% 3,416

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Views about size of government among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who would rather have…

Survey year Smaller government; fewer services Bigger government; more services Depends Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 2,409. 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 54% 40% 2% 4% 2,409
2007 45% 45% 4% 5% 3,416

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Views about government aid to the poor among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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 44% 52% 3% 1% 2,409

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Views about abortion among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say abortion should be…

Survey year Legal in all/most cases Illegal in all/most cases Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 2,409. 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 66% 31% 3% 2,409
2007 58% 37% 4% 3,416

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Views about homosexuality among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who say homosexuality…

Survey year Should be accepted Should be discouraged Neither/both equally Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 2,409. 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 73% 22% 3% 2% 2,409
2007 59% 32% 5% 4% 3,416

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Views about same-sex marriage among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Survey year Strongly favor/favor Oppose/strongly oppose Don't know Sample Size
Sample size = 2,409. 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 65% 28% 7% 2,409

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Views about environmental regulation among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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% 58% 2% 2% 2,409
2007 30% 64% 3% 4% 3,416

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Views about human evolution among third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year

% of third generation immigrants or higher who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing several times a year 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 = 2,409. 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 41% 29% 5% 23% 3% 2,409

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