Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by sources of guidance on right and wrong (2014) Switch to: Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by attendance at prayer groups
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend prayer group…
| Sources of guidance on right and wrong | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion | 37% | 13% | 13% | 37% | < 1% | 1,204 |
| Philosophy/reason | 9% | 7% | 8% | 75% | < 1% | 483 |
| Common sense | 8% | 8% | 10% | 74% | < 1% | 2,256 |
| Science | 10% | 5% | 11% | 74% | < 1% | 453 |
| Don't know | 16% | 14% | 13% | 54% | 3% | 106 |
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.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
