Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201445%30%13%11%< 1%4,502
200749%34%11%6%< 1%5,071
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic51%38%9%2%< 1%1,070
Evangelical Protestant72%25%3%1%< 1%906
Historically Black Protestant82%15%2%< 1%< 1%215
Jewish22%38%28%11%< 1%143
Mainline Protestant46%40%11%3%1%864
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%21%31%39%< 1%976
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important17%36%28%19%1,975
Somewhat important21%37%26%16%1,298
Not too important29%40%18%12%616
Not at all important24%44%19%13%515
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Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important10%15%28%33%13%1%1,975
Somewhat important12%16%30%31%10%1%1,298
Not too important19%20%30%23%6%1%616
Not at all important15%20%33%24%7%1%515
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important43%57%2,018
Somewhat important52%48%1,323
Not too important58%42%623
Not at all important61%39%523
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important63%15%3%16%3%1,991
Somewhat important67%5%8%17%3%1,314
Not too important72%3%14%8%3%620
Not at all important75%5%8%9%3%523
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Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important18%8%74%1,993
Somewhat important19%10%71%1,311
Not too important16%12%72%616
Not at all important15%14%71%518
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Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important35%18%28%18%1,747
Somewhat important27%22%28%23%1,195
Not too important21%21%30%28%568
Not at all important19%17%31%33%472
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Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important39%33%17%11%2,007
Somewhat important39%30%18%13%1,318
Not too important28%30%25%17%621
Not at all important27%24%28%21%522
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Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important55%5%12%8%20%2,009
Somewhat important53%9%12%6%20%1,318
Not too important44%9%8%3%36%622
Not at all important43%11%11%4%31%520
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important34%66%2,010
Somewhat important33%67%1,319
Not too important26%74%620
Not at all important24%76%522
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Very important86%12%1%1%1%< 1%2,018
Somewhat important45%45%7%< 1%2%2%1,323
Not too important15%37%20%< 1%21%7%623
Not at all important8%13%13%1%57%7%523
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Attendance at religious services among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important53%35%11%1%2,018
Somewhat important13%59%28%< 1%1,323
Not too important1%36%62%< 1%623
Not at all important1%10%89%< 1%523
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Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important75%17%4%3%1%2,018
Somewhat important31%29%17%22%< 1%1,323
Not too important10%12%11%67%1%623
Not at all important6%3%3%88%< 1%523
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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 importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important32%14%14%39%< 1%2,018
Somewhat important5%7%12%75%< 1%1,323
Not too important2%1%4%93%< 1%623
Not at all important1%< 1%1%98%< 1%523
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 meditation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important39%10%6%42%2%2,018
Somewhat important19%10%10%61%1%1,323
Not too important12%11%10%67%< 1%623
Not at all important16%8%7%69%< 1%523
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important60%19%16%5%1%2,018
Somewhat important28%22%30%19%1%1,323
Not too important20%15%28%36%2%623
Not at all important22%13%19%45%1%523
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important51%5%35%6%3%2,018
Somewhat important13%13%63%11%2%1,323
Not too important2%15%67%15%1%623
Not at all important2%19%58%20%1%523
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important40%58%1%1%2,018
Somewhat important25%73%1%< 1%1,323
Not too important21%77%1%< 1%623
Not at all important19%80%1%< 1%523
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important45%15%14%26%1%2,018
Somewhat important8%10%17%65%< 1%1,323
Not too important2%3%6%89%< 1%623
Not at all important2%1%2%96%< 1%523
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Interpreting scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Very important46%35%4%10%5%2,018
Somewhat important15%36%1%40%8%1,323
Not too important3%12%1%74%10%623
Not at all important2%3%< 1%89%5%523
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Belief in Heaven among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important90%6%4%2,018
Somewhat important77%15%8%1,323
Not too important45%45%10%623
Not at all important15%81%4%523
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.

Belief in Hell among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important76%17%7%2,018
Somewhat important56%35%8%1,323
Not too important30%61%10%623
Not at all important11%86%3%523
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important44%16%40%2,018
Somewhat important40%17%43%1,323
Not too important31%17%53%623
Not at all important18%13%69%523
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.

Political ideology among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important43%35%16%5%2,018
Somewhat important29%44%24%4%1,323
Not too important20%38%36%6%623
Not at all important12%37%46%5%523
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important53%42%2%3%2,018
Somewhat important55%39%2%4%1,323
Not too important53%41%3%3%623
Not at all important47%49%3%2%523
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important47%46%4%3%2,018
Somewhat important47%49%3%1%1,323
Not too important35%61%2%2%623
Not at all important30%66%3%2%523
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important40%56%4%2,018
Somewhat important65%32%3%1,323
Not too important82%15%3%623
Not at all important84%13%3%523
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 homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important50%41%5%4%2,018
Somewhat important75%19%4%2%1,323
Not too important85%11%3%1%623
Not at all important89%7%2%2%523
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 same-sex marriage among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important39%54%7%2,018
Somewhat important68%26%6%1,323
Not too important79%14%6%623
Not at all important87%9%3%523
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 environmental regulation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important42%53%2%3%2,018
Somewhat important34%62%2%2%1,323
Not too important29%67%2%2%623
Not at all important19%78%2%< 1%523
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 human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by importance of religion

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important15%31%3%46%5%2,018
Somewhat important39%33%4%22%2%1,323
Not too important67%14%5%12%2%623
Not at all important82%6%2%9%1%523
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.