Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among whites

% of whites who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201445%17%13%24%1%24,900
200739%14%15%29%3%27,309
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among whites by religious group

% of whites who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist74%11%6%9%< 1%141
Catholic39%16%15%29%1%4,827
Evangelical Protestant46%17%11%24%2%6,633
Jewish40%19%17%23%1%782
Mainline Protestant42%17%15%25%2%5,322
Mormon46%24%14%16%< 1%575
Orthodox Christian45%17%19%17%1%153
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")47%17%12%24%1%5,490
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who are ages…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week20%29%30%22%11,439
Once or twice a month24%33%26%16%3,990
Several times a year16%35%29%21%3,215
Seldom/never15%34%27%24%5,500
Don't know4%22%23%51%326
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Generational cohort among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week13%12%23%36%14%1%11,439
Once or twice a month15%16%27%31%11%1%3,990
Several times a year9%13%28%34%13%1%3,215
Seldom/never8%11%29%33%16%2%5,500
Don't know3%3%20%36%34%5%326
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Gender composition among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMenWomenSample size
At least once a week50%50%11,636
Once or twice a month49%51%4,035
Several times a year49%51%3,265
Seldom/never47%53%5,614
Don't know42%58%350
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Immigrant status among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week4%7%88%11,552
Once or twice a month5%7%88%4,005
Several times a year5%7%89%3,247
Seldom/never3%8%89%5,554
Don't know5%8%87%337
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Income distribution among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week29%20%30%22%10,228
Once or twice a month23%19%32%26%3,643
Several times a year23%19%33%26%2,914
Seldom/never30%22%29%19%4,777
Don't know44%22%22%13%225
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Educational distribution among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who have completed…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week33%33%20%14%11,594
Once or twice a month32%33%21%14%4,025
Several times a year32%33%21%14%3,258
Seldom/never49%30%14%7%5,585
Don't know52%26%14%8%341
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Marital status among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week52%7%12%7%21%11,585
Once or twice a month53%7%11%5%23%4,032
Several times a year57%7%12%7%17%3,254
Seldom/never56%6%13%9%16%5,595
Don't know54%5%13%18%10%338
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 whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week24%76%11,602
Once or twice a month29%71%4,028
Several times a year29%71%3,259
Seldom/never27%73%5,595
Don't know18%82%348
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who say they…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week62%17%5%1%11%3%11,636
Once or twice a month58%21%6%< 1%12%3%4,035
Several times a year55%25%6%< 1%11%3%3,265
Seldom/never63%20%5%1%10%2%5,614
Don't know72%12%2%3%5%6%350
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Importance of religion in one's life among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%22%11%13%1%11,636
Once or twice a month47%27%14%12%1%4,035
Several times a year43%30%14%12%< 1%3,265
Seldom/never45%30%13%12%< 1%5,614
Don't know65%16%7%6%6%350
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Attendance at religious services among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week37%30%33%< 1%11,636
Once or twice a month35%33%32%< 1%4,035
Several times a year28%37%34%< 1%3,265
Seldom/never29%34%36%1%5,614
Don't know43%28%22%7%350
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Frequency of prayer among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who pray…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%14%4%23%1%11,636
Once or twice a month49%18%6%26%< 1%4,035
Several times a year43%19%8%28%< 1%3,265
Seldom/never46%17%6%29%1%5,614
Don't know64%10%4%13%9%350
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week26%8%8%57%< 1%11,636
Once or twice a month21%10%8%61%< 1%4,035
Several times a year16%7%9%69%< 1%3,265
Seldom/never16%6%7%70%< 1%5,614
Don't know30%9%7%45%9%350
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Frequency of meditation among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who meditate…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%9%4%37%1%11,636
Once or twice a month32%11%5%52%1%4,035
Several times a year24%9%8%59%1%3,265
Seldom/never23%5%3%68%1%5,614
Don't know41%3%1%33%21%350
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week69%13%6%10%1%11,636
Once or twice a month51%23%11%14%1%4,035
Several times a year40%19%21%19%1%3,265
Seldom/never45%13%10%31%1%5,614
Don't know62%5%3%9%21%350
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 whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week35%13%40%9%3%11,636
Once or twice a month31%11%47%9%2%4,035
Several times a year27%10%53%8%2%3,265
Seldom/never30%6%55%6%2%5,614
Don't know47%7%31%3%13%350
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week37%60%2%1%11,636
Once or twice a month36%63%1%1%4,035
Several times a year33%65%1%< 1%3,265
Seldom/never35%63%1%1%5,614
Don't know41%48%3%8%350
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Frequency of reading scripture among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week38%10%8%44%1%11,636
Once or twice a month30%11%9%50%< 1%4,035
Several times a year22%9%12%57%< 1%3,265
Seldom/never25%8%6%59%1%5,614
Don't know47%8%4%30%12%350
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Interpreting scripture among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week26%27%2%38%7%11,636
Once or twice a month23%31%2%38%6%4,035
Several times a year21%31%2%38%7%3,265
Seldom/never31%29%3%30%7%5,614
Don't know43%15%12%14%16%350
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 whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week66%26%9%11,636
Once or twice a month70%23%7%4,035
Several times a year71%23%7%3,265
Seldom/never76%18%6%5,614
Don't know72%12%17%350
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 whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who …in hell

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week52%39%8%11,636
Once or twice a month56%36%8%4,035
Several times a year54%38%8%3,265
Seldom/never61%32%7%5,614
Don't know62%20%18%350
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week45%16%39%11,636
Once or twice a month48%12%40%4,035
Several times a year47%14%38%3,265
Seldom/never48%19%34%5,614
Don't know44%24%32%350
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 whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%31%25%5%11,636
Once or twice a month38%36%22%4%4,035
Several times a year36%39%21%4%3,265
Seldom/never41%33%19%8%5,614
Don't know43%24%13%20%350
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 whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%31%3%4%11,636
Once or twice a month62%32%3%3%4,035
Several times a year63%31%3%3%3,265
Seldom/never62%31%3%4%5,614
Don't know59%22%10%10%350
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 whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%48%4%2%11,636
Once or twice a month48%47%3%2%4,035
Several times a year48%47%3%2%3,265
Seldom/never55%40%4%2%5,614
Don't know51%31%8%9%350
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 whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%43%4%11,636
Once or twice a month56%42%3%4,035
Several times a year59%38%3%3,265
Seldom/never54%41%4%5,614
Don't know37%51%11%350
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 whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%31%4%3%11,636
Once or twice a month65%29%3%2%4,035
Several times a year67%27%4%2%3,265
Seldom/never59%33%4%4%5,614
Don't know37%44%7%12%350
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Views about same-sex marriage among whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%38%7%11,636
Once or twice a month58%37%5%4,035
Several times a year59%35%6%3,265
Seldom/never49%42%9%5,614
Don't know29%55%16%350
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 whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week38%57%3%3%11,636
Once or twice a month37%59%2%2%4,035
Several times a year37%59%2%2%3,265
Seldom/never45%50%3%3%5,614
Don't know46%30%7%17%350
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 whites by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of whites who say humans…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week35%25%5%32%4%11,636
Once or twice a month37%25%4%31%3%4,035
Several times a year37%26%4%30%3%3,265
Seldom/never32%23%3%37%5%5,614
Don't know16%18%8%38%20%350
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.