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Belief in Heaven among liberals by religious group
% of liberals who …in heaven
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
31%
62%
7%
136
Catholic
79%
16%
6%
1,474
Evangelical Protestant
90%
6%
4%
937
Historically Black Protestant
91%
5%
4%
467
Jewish
24%
69%
7%
394
Mainline Protestant
71%
20%
9%
1,259
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
27%
66%
7%
3,107
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.
Age distribution among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
26%
36%
25%
14%
4,205
Don't believe
30%
36%
21%
14%
3,569
Other/don't know
26%
30%
26%
18%
616
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 liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
16%
17%
28%
29%
9%
1%
4,205
Don't believe
18%
20%
27%
26%
8%
1%
3,569
Other/don't know
18%
15%
23%
31%
12%
1%
616
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 liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
42%
58%
4,258
Don't believe
51%
49%
3,605
Other/don't know
41%
59%
641
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 liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
51%
18%
5%
22%
4%
4,211
Don't believe
74%
5%
6%
11%
4%
3,568
Other/don't know
66%
7%
4%
17%
6%
626
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 liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
20%
12%
68%
4,179
Don't believe
16%
14%
70%
3,580
Other/don't know
18%
12%
69%
630
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Income distribution among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Believe
45%
21%
21%
14%
3,836
Don't believe
24%
17%
29%
30%
3,330
Other/don't know
36%
21%
21%
22%
542
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Educational distribution among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
47%
30%
14%
10%
4,239
Don't believe
22%
28%
27%
23%
3,594
Other/don't know
32%
30%
22%
16%
634
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.
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 liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
30%
70%
4,251
Don't believe
24%
76%
3,599
Other/don't know
26%
74%
636
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.
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
55%
31%
9%
4%
< 1%
4,258
Don't believe
11%
18%
23%
47%
1%
3,605
Other/don't know
26%
33%
23%
15%
3%
641
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Attendance at religious services among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
32%
39%
28%
< 1%
4,258
Don't believe
6%
25%
69%
< 1%
3,605
Other/don't know
17%
36%
47%
1%
641
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 liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
59%
20%
7%
14%
< 1%
4,258
Don't believe
15%
9%
6%
71%
< 1%
3,605
Other/don't know
32%
18%
10%
37%
2%
641
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
23%
11%
8%
58%
< 1%
4,258
Don't believe
4%
3%
4%
89%
< 1%
3,605
Other/don't know
10%
7%
6%
75%
2%
641
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Frequency of meditation among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
9%
5%
42%
2%
4,258
Don't believe
31%
11%
6%
51%
1%
3,605
Other/don't know
37%
10%
5%
44%
3%
641
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
59%
15%
11%
14%
1%
4,258
Don't believe
41%
17%
11%
30%
1%
3,605
Other/don't know
51%
17%
12%
18%
2%
641
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 liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
46%
15%
13%
25%
1%
4,258
Don't believe
53%
17%
13%
17%
< 1%
3,605
Other/don't know
56%
16%
11%
14%
3%
641
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
28%
12%
48%
9%
2%
4,258
Don't believe
4%
24%
48%
22%
2%
3,605
Other/don't know
9%
21%
48%
15%
7%
641
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
23%
75%
1%
1%
4,258
Don't believe
14%
84%
1%
1%
3,605
Other/don't know
13%
82%
1%
4%
641
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Frequency of reading scripture among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
34%
12%
9%
45%
< 1%
4,258
Don't believe
6%
5%
6%
82%
< 1%
3,605
Other/don't know
18%
7%
12%
62%
2%
641
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 liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
32%
29%
2%
31%
7%
4,258
Don't believe
2%
5%
< 1%
89%
4%
3,605
Other/don't know
6%
10%
3%
63%
18%
641
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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.
Party affiliation among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
16%
17%
68%
4,258
Don't believe
6%
11%
83%
3,605
Other/don't know
7%
21%
72%
641
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 liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who would rather have…
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Belief in Heaven
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
29%
65%
3%
3%
4,258
Don't believe
27%
65%
4%
3%
3,605
Other/don't know
26%
58%
6%
10%
641
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 liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
29%
66%
3%
2%
4,258
Don't believe
16%
81%
3%
1%
3,605
Other/don't know
21%
70%
4%
5%
641
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 liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who say abortion should be…
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Belief in Heaven
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
62%
34%
4%
4,258
Don't believe
88%
10%
2%
3,605
Other/don't know
74%
19%
7%
641
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Views about homosexuality among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
72%
23%
3%
2%
4,258
Don't believe
93%
5%
1%
1%
3,605
Other/don't know
84%
9%
3%
3%
641
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Views about same-sex marriage among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
66%
28%
6%
4,258
Don't believe
92%
6%
2%
3,605
Other/don't know
81%
12%
7%
641
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Views about environmental regulation among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
28%
68%
1%
3%
4,258
Don't believe
11%
87%
1%
1%
3,605
Other/don't know
14%
76%
4%
6%
641
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Views about human evolution among liberals by belief in heaven
% of liberals who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
32%
32%
4%
29%
4%
4,258
Don't believe
81%
8%
3%
7%
1%
3,605
Other/don't know
52%
14%
12%
14%
9%
641
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