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Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by religious group
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Catholic
38%
18%
44%
1,070
Evangelical Protestant
57%
15%
28%
906
Historically Black Protestant
9%
10%
81%
215
Jewish
26%
5%
69%
143
Mainline Protestant
45%
13%
42%
864
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
25%
20%
55%
976
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Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
19%
36%
26%
19%
1,763
No lean
25%
38%
23%
13%
584
Democrat/lean Dem.
20%
39%
24%
16%
2,071
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Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
12%
15%
29%
32%
12%
1%
1,763
No lean
15%
18%
31%
28%
8%
< 1%
584
Democrat/lean Dem.
12%
17%
30%
29%
11%
1%
2,071
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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Men
Women
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
56%
44%
1,784
No lean
49%
51%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
45%
55%
2,101
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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 political party
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
83%
3%
4%
9%
2%
1,771
No lean
58%
7%
10%
21%
4%
601
Democrat/lean Dem.
56%
15%
8%
17%
3%
2,090
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Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
11%
8%
81%
1,772
No lean
28%
8%
65%
597
Democrat/lean Dem.
20%
12%
68%
2,083
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Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
22%
19%
32%
27%
1,585
No lean
47%
17%
22%
14%
477
Democrat/lean Dem.
29%
21%
28%
21%
1,933
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Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
36%
32%
20%
12%
1,777
No lean
51%
26%
14%
9%
607
Democrat/lean Dem.
32%
31%
21%
17%
2,098
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Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
59%
7%
10%
5%
19%
1,781
No lean
45%
10%
12%
7%
26%
610
Democrat/lean Dem.
48%
7%
12%
6%
27%
2,092
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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 political party
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Party affiliation
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
33%
67%
1,778
No lean
34%
66%
614
Democrat/lean Dem.
29%
71%
2,094
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Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
66%
24%
4%
< 1%
6%
1%
1,784
No lean
56%
27%
6%
1%
7%
3%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
47%
26%
9%
< 1%
14%
4%
2,101
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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 political party
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
52%
31%
11%
5%
< 1%
1,784
No lean
46%
32%
14%
8%
< 1%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
40%
28%
15%
16%
< 1%
2,101
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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 political party
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
35%
40%
24%
< 1%
1,784
No lean
26%
40%
34%
1%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
24%
39%
36%
< 1%
2,101
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Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
53%
20%
8%
18%
< 1%
1,784
No lean
42%
19%
9%
30%
1%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
40%
18%
9%
32%
< 1%
2,101
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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 political party
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
20%
9%
11%
59%
< 1%
1,784
No lean
16%
8%
12%
63%
1%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
13%
9%
10%
67%
< 1%
2,101
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Frequency of meditation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
27%
8%
7%
57%
1%
1,784
No lean
24%
11%
8%
54%
2%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
28%
11%
9%
51%
1%
2,101
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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 political party
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
45%
18%
20%
16%
1%
1,784
No lean
40%
18%
21%
18%
2%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
37%
18%
24%
19%
1%
2,101
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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 political party
% 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
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
36%
8%
47%
7%
1%
1,784
No lean
25%
8%
54%
9%
4%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
21%
12%
52%
13%
2%
2,101
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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 political party
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
43%
56%
1%
1%
1,784
No lean
29%
68%
2%
1%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
21%
77%
1%
1%
2,101
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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 political party
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
28%
13%
14%
45%
< 1%
1,784
No lean
23%
6%
12%
58%
1%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
19%
10%
12%
59%
< 1%
2,101
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Interpreting scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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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
Republican/lean Rep.
29%
37%
3%
26%
6%
1,784
No lean
27%
26%
3%
33%
11%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
23%
24%
2%
45%
6%
2,101
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Belief in Heaven among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Republican/lean Rep.
80%
15%
6%
1,784
No lean
72%
19%
9%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
65%
29%
5%
2,101
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Belief in Hell among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Republican/lean Rep.
66%
26%
8%
1,784
No lean
54%
34%
12%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
49%
45%
6%
2,101
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Political ideology among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
56%
35%
8%
1%
1,784
No lean
23%
40%
18%
18%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
16%
41%
40%
3%
2,101
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Views about size of government among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
77%
20%
1%
2%
1,784
No lean
48%
42%
5%
5%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
34%
60%
3%
3%
2,101
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
65%
30%
3%
2%
1,784
No lean
43%
47%
6%
4%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
26%
70%
3%
1%
2,101
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Views about abortion among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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Republican/lean Rep.
44%
53%
2%
1,784
No lean
54%
40%
6%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
71%
26%
3%
2,101
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Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by political party
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
55%
38%
4%
3%
1,784
No lean
61%
27%
7%
5%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
77%
17%
3%
2%
2,101
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 political party
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Party affiliation
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
45%
49%
6%
1,784
No lean
55%
34%
11%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
71%
24%
5%
2,101
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 political party
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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
Republican/lean Rep.
54%
43%
2%
2%
1,784
No lean
35%
55%
4%
5%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
20%
76%
2%
2%
2,101
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 political party
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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
Republican/lean Rep.
25%
30%
3%
38%
3%
1,784
No lean
36%
23%
5%
31%
6%
617
Democrat/lean Dem.
46%
24%
4%
23%
3%
2,101
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.