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Pew Research CenterApril 7, 2016
1. Highly religious people not distinctive in all aspects of everyday life

Highly religious most likely to report being ‘very happy’

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1. Highly religious people not distinctive in all aspects of everyday life
Americans who are not highly religious are twice as likely to seldom/never attend family gatherings
Highly religious Americans are more satisfied with their family life
Highly religious most likely to report being ‘very happy’
Majorities agree to disagree when discussing religion
Most people who are highly religious often discuss religion with family
Highly religious most likely to have volunteered in past week01 05
Highly religious most likely to have donated to poor in past week
More than four-in-ten say they told white lie, lost temper in past week
Few religious differences in ratings of health
Few religious differences in exercise habits
Many Americans overeat, fewer meditate to cope with stress01 10
‘Nones’ more likely than Christians to say they recycle, reduce waste whenever possible
Quality and cost both major factors in purchasing decisions; eco-friendly and fair wage practices less so01 12
Evangelicals, black Protestants interact with God more in day-to-day lives01 13

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