Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by religious group
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Religious tradition
Men
Women
Sample size
Catholic
43%
57%
1,110
Evangelical Protestant
48%
52%
1,330
Historically Black Protestant
38%
62%
291
Jewish
56%
44%
144
Mainline Protestant
46%
54%
982
Mormon
51%
49%
148
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
55%
45%
1,186
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.
Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Gender composition
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Men
27%
35%
25%
12%
2,763
Women
27%
35%
24%
14%
2,646
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.
Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Gender composition
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Men
18%
16%
29%
29%
7%
1%
2,763
Women
17%
16%
28%
28%
10%
1%
2,646
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Gender composition
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Men
70%
10%
5%
13%
3%
2,756
Women
68%
11%
4%
13%
4%
2,661
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Gender composition
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Men
14%
10%
76%
2,763
Women
14%
9%
77%
2,659
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Gender composition
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Men
24%
20%
32%
25%
2,567
Women
34%
21%
26%
19%
2,361
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Men
37%
31%
18%
13%
2,790
Women
34%
35%
19%
12%
2,675
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Men
50%
7%
10%
2%
30%
2,794
Women
47%
8%
13%
7%
25%
2,677
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Gender composition
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Men
29%
71%
2,791
Women
34%
66%
2,678
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 God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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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
Men
55%
22%
7%
< 1%
14%
3%
2,797
Women
66%
20%
4%
< 1%
7%
2%
2,686
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Men
45%
27%
14%
13%
1%
2,797
Women
56%
26%
10%
8%
1%
2,686
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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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
Men
33%
35%
32%
< 1%
2,797
Women
39%
35%
26%
< 1%
2,686
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Gender composition
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
44%
17%
8%
30%
1%
2,797
Women
59%
19%
5%
17%
< 1%
2,686
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 participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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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
Men
21%
11%
8%
59%
1%
2,797
Women
25%
13%
9%
53%
1%
2,686
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 once or twice a month by gender
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
32%
12%
5%
50%
1%
2,797
Women
39%
11%
4%
45%
1%
2,686
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
46%
25%
11%
16%
1%
2,797
Women
60%
21%
10%
9%
1%
2,686
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
% of adults who feel a deep 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
Men
29%
12%
46%
10%
2%
2,797
Women
34%
10%
46%
8%
2%
2,686
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 absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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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
Men
36%
62%
1%
1%
2,797
Women
31%
67%
1%
1%
2,686
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
29%
12%
9%
49%
< 1%
2,797
Women
37%
13%
8%
41%
< 1%
2,686
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 adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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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
Men
25%
28%
1%
39%
6%
2,797
Women
29%
31%
3%
31%
6%
2,686
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 Heaven among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
% of adults who feel a deep 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
Men
67%
26%
7%
2,797
Women
78%
16%
6%
2,686
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 once or twice a month by gender
% of adults who feel a deep 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
Men
56%
36%
8%
2,797
Women
61%
32%
8%
2,686
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.
Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Men
43%
14%
42%
2,797
Women
36%
15%
50%
2,686
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 once or twice a month by gender
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Gender composition
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Men
39%
36%
22%
4%
2,797
Women
32%
36%
27%
5%
2,686
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 once or twice a month by gender
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Gender composition
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Men
62%
33%
2%
3%
2,797
Women
45%
50%
3%
3%
2,686
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 once or twice a month by gender
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Men
48%
47%
3%
2%
2,797
Women
41%
53%
4%
2%
2,686
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 once or twice a month by gender
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Men
54%
43%
3%
2,797
Women
57%
40%
3%
2,686
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Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Men
59%
35%
3%
3%
2,797
Women
71%
24%
3%
3%
2,686
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
% of adults who feel a deep 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
Men
53%
41%
6%
2,797
Women
61%
34%
5%
2,686
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by gender
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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
Men
40%
56%
2%
2%
2,797
Women
31%
63%
2%
3%
2,686
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 once or twice a month by gender
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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
Men
39%
25%
4%
29%
3%
2,797
Women
32%
26%
3%
35%
3%
2,686
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.