Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who pray…

Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201445%19%9%27%1%4,502
200750%22%7%20%1%5,071
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Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic51%23%11%15%< 1%1,070
Evangelical Protestant69%20%5%5%1%906
Historically Black Protestant71%15%7%5%1%215
Jewish16%16%7%60%< 1%143
Mainline Protestant43%26%12%18%1%864
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")15%9%8%68%< 1%976
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Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily17%37%28%19%1,951
Weekly21%36%27%15%819
Monthly25%38%22%15%346
Seldom/never26%40%20%15%1,277
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Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily9%14%30%32%13%1%1,951
Weekly13%16%29%32%9%1%819
Monthly16%18%29%27%9%< 1%346
Seldom/never16%20%30%25%8%1%1,277
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily41%59%1,995
Weekly50%50%835
Monthly51%49%349
Seldom/never65%35%1,295
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily64%13%4%15%3%1,976
Weekly70%9%5%14%3%827
Monthly64%7%8%19%2%345
Seldom/never71%4%10%12%3%1,290
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Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily17%9%74%1,975
Weekly16%9%75%827
Monthly21%9%70%346
Seldom/never17%13%69%1,281
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Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily34%19%28%18%1,746
Weekly27%20%30%23%746
Monthly28%18%24%31%318
Seldom/never22%21%30%27%1,166
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Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily39%32%17%12%1,983
Weekly37%31%19%13%832
Monthly41%29%16%14%348
Seldom/never30%28%25%17%1,292
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Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily55%7%12%8%19%1,988
Weekly50%6%13%5%25%831
Monthly49%14%10%3%24%349
Seldom/never46%9%10%4%30%1,290
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily34%66%1,986
Weekly31%69%833
Monthly30%70%348
Seldom/never26%74%1,292
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they…

Frequency of prayerBelieve 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 daily81%16%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,995
Weekly59%35%4%1%1%1%835
Monthly38%45%11%1%2%3%349
Seldom/never15%28%15%1%35%7%1,295
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily75%20%3%1%< 1%1,995
Weekly42%47%8%2%< 1%835
Monthly19%60%17%4%1%349
Seldom/never6%25%34%35%< 1%1,295
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Attendance at religious services among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend religious services…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%37%14%1%1,995
Weekly24%52%24%< 1%835
Monthly8%63%28%< 1%349
Seldom/never4%28%68%< 1%1,295
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily30%13%13%43%< 1%1,995
Weekly11%11%14%65%< 1%835
Monthly4%3%17%75%< 1%349
Seldom/never1%2%3%94%< 1%1,295
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Frequency of meditation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily42%10%7%40%2%1,995
Weekly23%11%8%58%1%835
Monthly10%16%16%56%2%349
Seldom/never10%7%7%74%1%1,295
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily61%18%15%5%1%1,995
Weekly33%26%26%13%1%835
Monthly22%20%33%24%1%349
Seldom/never17%13%27%41%1%1,295
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily46%6%40%6%3%1,995
Weekly21%12%56%9%2%835
Monthly13%14%62%10%1%349
Seldom/never6%15%60%18%1%1,295
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

Frequency of prayerThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily38%60%1%1%1,995
Weekly29%68%1%1%835
Monthly25%73%1%< 1%349
Seldom/never20%78%1%< 1%1,295
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily44%14%14%28%< 1%1,995
Weekly14%15%17%53%1%835
Monthly2%8%20%69%1%349
Seldom/never2%1%5%93%< 1%1,295
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Interpreting scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of prayerWord 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 daily41%35%4%14%6%1,995
Weekly21%39%1%31%7%835
Monthly17%30%2%43%9%349
Seldom/never6%11%1%75%7%1,295
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Belief in Heaven among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily89%7%5%1,995
Weekly83%12%5%835
Monthly77%16%7%349
Seldom/never34%57%8%1,295
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily74%20%7%1,995
Weekly64%29%8%835
Monthly55%37%8%349
Seldom/never24%68%8%1,295
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily45%15%40%1,995
Weekly40%17%43%835
Monthly35%16%49%349
Seldom/never26%18%55%1,295
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily42%34%19%4%1,995
Weekly30%45%20%6%835
Monthly26%46%22%6%349
Seldom/never19%38%37%5%1,295
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily54%40%2%3%1,995
Weekly54%39%3%3%835
Monthly51%44%2%3%349
Seldom/never50%45%3%2%1,295
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of prayerDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily46%47%4%2%1,995
Weekly45%50%3%2%835
Monthly45%52%1%2%349
Seldom/never37%58%3%1%1,295
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily45%52%3%1,995
Weekly56%41%3%835
Monthly67%30%3%349
Seldom/never78%18%4%1,295
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily53%39%4%3%1,995
Weekly71%22%5%3%835
Monthly75%17%5%3%349
Seldom/never83%12%3%2%1,295
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily43%50%7%1,995
Weekly63%32%5%835
Monthly65%26%9%349
Seldom/never80%16%5%1,295
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

Frequency of prayerStricter 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 daily40%55%2%3%1,995
Weekly37%59%2%2%835
Monthly34%62%2%2%349
Seldom/never27%69%2%2%1,295
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by frequency of prayer

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say humans…

Frequency of prayerEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least daily17%31%3%44%4%1,995
Weekly33%34%4%25%4%835
Monthly39%30%5%24%2%349
Seldom/never70%13%4%11%2%1,295
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.