Generational cohort among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
< 1%
19%
81%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,584
2007
< 1%
< 1%
64%
36%
< 1%
< 1%
1,755
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Gender composition among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
49%
51%
1,584
2007
48%
52%
1,755
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Racial and ethnic composition among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
66%
12%
4%
15%
4%
1,558
2007
73%
10%
3%
12%
2%
1,743
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 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
18%
8%
74%
1,568
2007
13%
7%
80%
1,748
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 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
22%
20%
30%
27%
1,487
2007
19%
23%
37%
21%
1,589
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 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
28%
32%
23%
17%
1,579
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Marital status among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
61%
8%
13%
1%
17%
1,581
2007
67%
7%
12%
1%
13%
1,749
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 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
63%
37%
1,581
2007
65%
35%
1,751
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Belief in God among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
62%
20%
5%
< 1%
10%
3%
1,584
2007
72%
18%
3%
< 1%
4%
3%
1,755
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 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
50%
26%
12%
11%
1%
1,584
2007
53%
30%
11%
6%
< 1%
1,755
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.
Attendance at religious services among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
35%
36%
29%
< 1%
1,584
2007
37%
37%
26%
< 1%
1,755
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 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
52%
17%
8%
22%
< 1%
1,584
2007
58%
19%
7%
16%
< 1%
1,755
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
23%
12%
8%
56%
< 1%
1,584
2007
24%
11%
7%
57%
< 1%
1,755
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Frequency of meditation among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
37%
11%
5%
46%
1%
1,584
2007
33%
11%
5%
50%
1%
1,755
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
2014
55%
23%
9%
11%
1%
1,584
2007
50%
26%
11%
12%
1%
1,755
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.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
33%
12%
45%
9%
2%
1,584
2007
29%
10%
54%
5%
2%
1,755
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
35%
64%
1%
1%
1,584
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Frequency of reading scripture among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
2014
34%
12%
9%
45%
< 1%
1,584
2007
33%
15%
8%
43%
< 1%
1,755
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 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
27%
28%
2%
37%
7%
1,584
2007
31%
29%
2%
30%
8%
1,755
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Belief in Heaven among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
70%
23%
7%
1,584
2007
75%
15%
10%
1,755
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Belief in Hell among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
34%
7%
1,584
2007
57%
32%
10%
1,755
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Party affiliation among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
38%
17%
45%
1,584
2007
40%
15%
46%
1,755
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Political ideology among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
34%
37%
25%
4%
1,584
2007
37%
40%
19%
4%
1,755
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Views about size of government among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
54%
41%
2%
2%
1,584
2007
46%
47%
4%
4%
1,755
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Views about government aid to the poor among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
47%
48%
4%
2%
1,584
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Views about abortion among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
56%
42%
3%
1,584
2007
55%
42%
3%
1,755
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Views about homosexuality among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
66%
28%
3%
3%
1,584
2007
54%
37%
5%
4%
1,755
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Views about same-sex marriage among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
59%
35%
6%
1,584
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Views about environmental regulation among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
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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
34%
62%
2%
2%
1,584
2007
30%
66%
2%
2%
1,755
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Views about human evolution among 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month
% of 30-49 year olds who feel a sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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
2014
36%
25%
3%
33%
3%
1,584
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