Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201421%11%6%62%1%3,790
200719%7%6%66%1%3,114
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Frequency of meditation among adults who say religion is not too important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is not too important who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic19%8%6%67%1%569
Evangelical Protestant24%9%4%63%1%174
Jewish23%7%6%64%< 1%166
Mainline Protestant17%10%6%67%1%596
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")20%12%6%62%1%1,924
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are ages…

Frequency of meditation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week25%37%25%13%849
Once or twice a month35%39%18%8%374
Several times a year32%35%19%13%237
Seldom/never35%34%20%11%2,255
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week14%18%29%30%8%1%849
Once or twice a month23%21%29%20%4%1%374
Several times a year20%21%26%25%7%< 1%237
Seldom/never23%19%27%24%6%1%2,255
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week52%48%860
Once or twice a month53%47%378
Several times a year58%42%241
Seldom/never58%42%2,283
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week70%6%5%13%6%850
Once or twice a month79%3%5%9%4%372
Several times a year76%3%6%12%3%238
Seldom/never76%5%7%8%3%2,261
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week14%14%72%848
Once or twice a month10%15%74%375
Several times a year10%13%76%240
Seldom/never12%12%76%2,257
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Income distribution among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who have a household income of…

Frequency of meditationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week32%18%25%24%766
Once or twice a month27%15%30%27%344
Several times a year19%27%27%27%212
Seldom/never25%21%30%24%2,053
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Educational distribution among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who have completed…

Frequency of meditationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week26%34%23%17%854
Once or twice a month22%41%20%17%376
Several times a year28%28%27%17%240
Seldom/never36%32%20%12%2,277
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Marital status among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week41%10%13%4%32%852
Once or twice a month40%10%14%2%34%378
Several times a year36%13%10%2%38%239
Seldom/never44%9%9%3%36%2,276
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 say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week26%74%858
Once or twice a month26%74%376
Several times a year15%85%241
Seldom/never25%75%2,277
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say they…

Frequency of meditationBelieve 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 week32%31%15%< 1%15%6%860
Once or twice a month17%41%19%< 1%17%5%378
Several times a year15%36%21%< 1%22%5%241
Seldom/never15%35%20%1%21%7%2,283
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who attend religious services…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week5%32%62%< 1%860
Once or twice a month1%40%59%< 1%378
Several times a year2%40%58%< 1%241
Seldom/never2%33%65%< 1%2,283
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week31%19%9%41%< 1%860
Once or twice a month10%16%16%58%< 1%378
Several times a year8%13%14%65%< 1%241
Seldom/never8%10%10%72%< 1%2,283
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 say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who attend prayer group…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week4%3%5%87%< 1%860
Once or twice a month1%3%3%93%< 1%378
Several times a year2%< 1%4%95%< 1%241
Seldom/never1%1%2%96%< 1%2,283
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 say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%17%9%15%1%860
Once or twice a month38%26%13%22%1%378
Several times a year31%17%28%24%< 1%241
Seldom/never22%16%16%44%1%2,283
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week65%15%9%10%1%860
Once or twice a month50%19%17%14%< 1%378
Several times a year38%21%28%13%< 1%241
Seldom/never30%19%17%33%1%2,283
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 adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week5%24%56%14%2%860
Once or twice a month3%24%59%12%2%378
Several times a year1%23%56%19%< 1%241
Seldom/never3%15%66%15%1%2,283
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say…

Frequency of meditationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week20%77%3%< 1%860
Once or twice a month18%81%1%1%378
Several times a year17%82%< 1%1%241
Seldom/never21%77%1%< 1%2,283
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who read scripture…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week12%8%9%70%< 1%860
Once or twice a month4%7%10%79%< 1%378
Several times a year1%2%12%85%< 1%241
Seldom/never2%3%4%92%< 1%2,283
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of meditationWord 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 week6%9%1%75%9%860
Once or twice a month3%12%1%78%7%378
Several times a year2%14%1%80%3%241
Seldom/never5%15%< 1%72%8%2,283
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 adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week37%51%12%860
Once or twice a month36%55%9%378
Several times a year36%52%12%241
Seldom/never46%43%12%2,283
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 say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week22%69%9%860
Once or twice a month24%68%8%378
Several times a year20%71%10%241
Seldom/never34%57%9%2,283
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 say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who identify as…

Frequency of meditationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week21%20%59%860
Once or twice a month29%16%55%378
Several times a year23%15%62%241
Seldom/never34%17%49%2,283
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Political ideology among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week17%38%40%5%860
Once or twice a month15%42%37%6%378
Several times a year13%47%37%3%241
Seldom/never22%39%33%6%2,283
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Views about size of government among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%43%4%5%860
Once or twice a month54%41%2%3%378
Several times a year50%44%2%4%241
Seldom/never52%42%3%3%2,283
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 adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of meditationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%63%4%3%860
Once or twice a month33%64%3%1%378
Several times a year30%66%2%2%241
Seldom/never44%52%4%1%2,283
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 say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week80%17%3%860
Once or twice a month78%19%3%378
Several times a year88%11%1%241
Seldom/never78%19%3%2,283
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 say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week82%14%2%2%860
Once or twice a month90%5%1%4%378
Several times a year92%5%2%1%241
Seldom/never84%12%2%2%2,283
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 say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week79%15%5%860
Once or twice a month85%10%6%378
Several times a year81%13%6%241
Seldom/never79%16%4%2,283
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 say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say…

Frequency of meditationStricter 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 week23%72%2%3%860
Once or twice a month23%76%1%< 1%378
Several times a year23%74%1%1%241
Seldom/never32%64%2%2%2,283
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Views about human evolution among adults who say religion is not too important by frequency of meditation

% of adults who say religion is not too important who say humans…

Frequency of meditationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week63%15%6%13%3%860
Once or twice a month70%15%5%9%1%378
Several times a year75%10%3%12%< 1%241
Seldom/never68%14%5%11%2%2,283
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.