Among nonreligious typology groups, half or more hold ‘mostly negative’ views of organized religion

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Two-thirds of Religion Resisters identify as spiritual but not religious

Vast majorities of Religion Resisters, Solidly Seculars say religion is not important in their lives

Half of Sunday Stalwarts say religion is the single most important thing in their lives

Eight-in-ten Sunday Stalwarts attend religious services weekly; among all other groups, no more than about a quarter say the same

Large majorities of Religion Resisters, Solidly Secular seldom or never pray

Three-quarters of Sunday Stalwarts read scripture weekly

Four-in-ten Sunday Stalwarts consume religious media at least once a week

Large majorities in most groups believe in God or a higher power

Majorities of Religion Resisters, Solidly Seculars say scripture was written by people, not word of God

Major differences in beliefs about God’s involvement in people’s lives

Many say they talk to God, but groups diverge over whether God talks back

Most of the highly religious say belief in in God is necessary to be moral

Except for Religion Resisters and Solidly Secular, large majorities believe God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and loves all people

Highly and somewhat religious typology groups widely say God has protected, rewarded them

Highly and somewhat religious groups believe God will judge everyone

Stark divide between religious and nonreligious typology groups when it comes to belief in heaven and hell

Belief in spiritual energy in physical objects is key dividing line between certain groups

Among nonreligious typology groups, half or more hold ‘mostly negative’ views of organized religion

Most in highly religious groups say churches strengthen morality in society

Religion Resisters and Solidly Secular especially likely to say churches have too much political influence

Most in the highly religious typology groups say religious institutions are uniting

Slim majority of Americans say that overall, churches do more good than harm, but the nonreligious typology groups are not convinced

Faith and family mean a lot to most Sunday Stalwarts, God-and-Country Believers

Spending time with family provides a great deal of meaning for Relaxed Religious, Spiritually Awake

Two-thirds of Sunday Stalwarts say their religious faith is most important source of meaning in their lives

Across typology groups, most rely on practical experience, common sense in decision-making

Two-thirds of Sunday Stalwarts, half of God-and-Country Believers rely mainly on religion to make decisions about right and wrong

Majorities in highly religious groups say religion helps in their day-to-day lives

Highly religious groups more likely to say it is important to belong to a like-minded community

All Sunday Stalwarts, few others are active in church groups

Sunday Stalwarts and God-and-Country Believers most likely to identify as Republican and conservative

Religion Resisters resoundingly disapprove of Trump’s job performance

Majority of Sunday Stalwarts vote in local elections

Typology groups’ views on specific issues largely mirror their partisan differences

Religion Resisters tend to say abortion, homosexual behavior and drinking alcohol are not moral issues

One-third of Sunday Stalwarts are over 65; among nonreligious groups, three-in-ten adults are under 30

Solidly Seculars are the only majority-male group

Sunday Stalwarts are the only majority-married group

Eight-in-ten Solidly Secular Americans are white

Nonreligious groups are highly educated

Nearly half of Solidly Seculars earn more than $75,000, most Diversely Devout earn less than $30,000 annually

Half of God-and-Country Believers live in the South

Questions used to define cluster groups: Religious engagement

Questions used to define cluster groups: Spiritual and religious identity

Questions used to define cluster groups: Religious beliefs

Questions used to define cluster groups: Impact of religion

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Among nonreligious typology groups, half or more hold ‘mostly negative’ views of organized religion

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