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Belief in Hell among conservatives by religious group
% of conservatives who …in hell
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Catholic
71%
22%
7%
2,780
Evangelical Protestant
85%
8%
7%
4,975
Historically Black Protestant
83%
12%
5%
653
Jewish
46%
43%
11%
167
Mainline Protestant
70%
20%
10%
2,269
Mormon
64%
30%
6%
419
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
39%
52%
10%
1,277
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 conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
16%
33%
30%
21%
9,030
Don't believe
19%
29%
28%
24%
2,580
Other/don't know
8%
32%
29%
31%
1,069
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 conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
10%
11%
28%
36%
14%
1%
9,030
Don't believe
13%
11%
25%
35%
15%
2%
2,580
Other/don't know
4%
8%
28%
36%
21%
3%
1,069
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.
Gender composition among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
51%
49%
9,195
Don't believe
56%
44%
2,634
Other/don't know
47%
53%
1,106
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
72%
11%
2%
12%
3%
9,088
Don't believe
72%
8%
3%
14%
3%
2,581
Other/don't know
76%
7%
3%
12%
3%
1,074
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 conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
12%
7%
81%
9,114
Don't believe
14%
12%
74%
2,611
Other/don't know
13%
8%
79%
1,092
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 conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
32%
21%
29%
17%
8,012
Don't believe
30%
20%
29%
21%
2,283
Other/don't know
33%
18%
30%
19%
867
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 conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
45%
33%
15%
7%
9,166
Don't believe
44%
30%
16%
9%
2,620
Other/don't know
43%
30%
18%
10%
1,100
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 conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
58%
4%
12%
7%
18%
9,165
Don't believe
51%
8%
13%
7%
20%
2,618
Other/don't know
61%
4%
13%
10%
13%
1,096
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Parent of children under 18 among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
31%
69%
9,165
Don't believe
27%
73%
2,627
Other/don't know
27%
73%
1,095
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 conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
86%
12%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
9,195
Don't believe
53%
23%
6%
1%
14%
2%
2,634
Other/don't know
71%
17%
4%
2%
2%
5%
1,106
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
77%
18%
3%
1%
< 1%
9,195
Don't believe
44%
25%
15%
15%
1%
2,634
Other/don't know
64%
22%
8%
5%
2%
1,106
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.
Attendance at religious services among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
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Believe
56%
30%
13%
< 1%
9,195
Don't believe
29%
32%
39%
< 1%
2,634
Other/don't know
44%
30%
24%
2%
1,106
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.
Frequency of prayer among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
76%
14%
4%
6%
1%
9,195
Don't believe
47%
15%
6%
32%
1%
2,634
Other/don't know
65%
13%
4%
15%
2%
1,106
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.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
41%
12%
10%
37%
1%
9,195
Don't believe
20%
6%
7%
67%
< 1%
2,634
Other/don't know
30%
8%
8%
52%
2%
1,106
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.
Frequency of meditation among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
47%
7%
3%
41%
2%
9,195
Don't believe
38%
8%
4%
49%
1%
2,634
Other/don't know
44%
7%
4%
40%
4%
1,106
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.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
71%
13%
7%
7%
1%
9,195
Don't believe
54%
14%
9%
22%
1%
2,634
Other/don't know
64%
10%
7%
15%
3%
1,106
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.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
Believe
46%
16%
11%
25%
1%
9,195
Don't believe
46%
14%
13%
26%
1%
2,634
Other/don't know
43%
17%
12%
25%
3%
1,106
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.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
57%
5%
32%
4%
2%
9,195
Don't believe
26%
10%
52%
10%
2%
2,634
Other/don't know
42%
7%
41%
5%
5%
1,106
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.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
53%
45%
2%
1%
9,195
Don't believe
36%
62%
1%
1%
2,634
Other/don't know
43%
53%
2%
2%
1,106
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.
Frequency of reading scripture among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
56%
12%
8%
24%
1%
9,195
Don't believe
29%
8%
8%
54%
1%
2,634
Other/don't know
43%
11%
7%
38%
1%
1,106
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.
Interpreting scripture among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
53%
31%
4%
9%
4%
9,195
Don't believe
20%
27%
2%
45%
7%
2,634
Other/don't know
35%
25%
6%
19%
16%
1,106
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.
Belief in Heaven among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
94%
2%
3%
9,195
Don't believe
52%
43%
6%
2,634
Other/don't know
53%
4%
44%
1,106
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.
Party affiliation among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
65%
11%
24%
9,195
Don't believe
59%
17%
24%
2,634
Other/don't know
61%
18%
21%
1,106
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.
Views about size of government among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
69%
27%
1%
2%
9,195
Don't believe
70%
27%
2%
1%
2,634
Other/don't know
71%
21%
3%
5%
1,106
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.
Views about government aid to the poor among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
63%
32%
3%
1%
9,195
Don't believe
61%
34%
3%
1%
2,634
Other/don't know
63%
25%
7%
4%
1,106
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.
Views about abortion among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
29%
68%
3%
9,195
Don't believe
53%
42%
5%
2,634
Other/don't know
33%
56%
11%
1,106
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Views about homosexuality among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
36%
56%
4%
3%
9,195
Don't believe
61%
30%
5%
4%
2,634
Other/don't know
41%
44%
9%
6%
1,106
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.
Views about same-sex marriage among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
25%
68%
7%
9,195
Don't believe
51%
40%
8%
2,634
Other/don't know
27%
59%
14%
1,106
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.
Views about environmental regulation among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
56%
39%
2%
3%
9,195
Don't believe
51%
43%
2%
3%
2,634
Other/don't know
57%
32%
5%
6%
1,106
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.
Views about human evolution among conservatives by belief in hell
% of conservatives 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
Believe
13%
26%
2%
54%
4%
9,195
Don't believe
37%
23%
4%
32%
4%
2,634
Other/don't know
19%
19%
8%
44%
10%
1,106
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.