Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
33%
41%
21%
5%
1,001
2007
31%
45%
18%
6%
797
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Generational cohort among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
19%
22%
33%
23%
3%
< 1%
1,001
2007
< 1%
24%
39%
29%
6%
1%
797
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Gender composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
53%
47%
1,019
2007
53%
47%
820
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Racial and ethnic composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
53%
21%
2%
19%
5%
1,001
2007
59%
19%
1%
15%
5%
805
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
14%
7%
79%
995
2007
12%
5%
83%
812
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.
Income distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell 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
2014
51%
20%
21%
9%
889
2007
44%
26%
22%
8%
682
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.
Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
61%
29%
7%
3%
1,014
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.
Marital status among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
34%
14%
14%
4%
35%
1,013
2007
46%
12%
12%
3%
27%
814
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
34%
66%
1,016
2007
44%
56%
816
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Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
2014
66%
26%
6%
1%
1%
1%
1,019
2007
74%
20%
3%
< 1%
1%
2%
820
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
55%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,019
2007
47%
53%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
820
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Attendance at religious services among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell 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
2014
13%
42%
45%
1%
1,019
2007
14%
38%
47%
< 1%
820
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Frequency of prayer among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
49%
21%
10%
19%
< 1%
1,019
2007
50%
21%
9%
19%
1%
820
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell 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
2014
14%
10%
7%
68%
< 1%
1,019
2007
14%
8%
7%
70%
1%
820
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Frequency of meditation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell 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
2014
31%
8%
4%
56%
2%
1,019
2007
30%
8%
3%
55%
3%
820
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
51%
16%
10%
21%
2%
1,019
2007
44%
16%
12%
26%
3%
820
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
43%
15%
9%
33%
1%
1,019
2007
38%
11%
13%
34%
4%
820
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell 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
2014
22%
9%
56%
9%
4%
1,019
2007
16%
7%
67%
6%
4%
820
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell 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
2014
27%
70%
2%
1%
1,019
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who read scripture…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
26%
12%
7%
54%
1%
1,019
2007
26%
12%
8%
54%
1%
820
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Interpreting scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell 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
2014
33%
30%
2%
27%
8%
1,019
2007
36%
28%
3%
22%
10%
820
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Belief in Heaven among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
94%
4%
2%
1,019
2007
95%
2%
3%
820
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Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
29%
28%
44%
1,019
2007
29%
25%
47%
820
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Political ideology among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
29%
36%
23%
12%
1,019
2007
29%
42%
21%
9%
820
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Views about size of government among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
51%
1%
3%
1,019
2007
31%
59%
3%
6%
820
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Views about government aid to the poor among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell 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
2014
44%
51%
3%
2%
1,019
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Views about abortion among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
47%
6%
1,019
2007
50%
43%
7%
820
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Views about homosexuality among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
67%
26%
3%
5%
1,019
2007
54%
34%
4%
7%
820
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Views about same-sex marriage among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
36%
9%
1,019
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Views about environmental regulation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
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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
2014
40%
54%
2%
4%
1,019
2007
32%
58%
4%
6%
820
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Views about human evolution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) who believe in Hell
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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
2014
28%
29%
5%
35%
3%
1,019
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