Age distribution among who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
29%
26%
29%
15%
108
2007
21%
39%
24%
17%
101
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Generational cohort among who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
19%
17%
19%
37%
7%
1%
108
2007
< 1%
17%
22%
38%
22%
< 1%
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.
Gender composition among who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
59%
41%
112
2007
58%
42%
104
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Racial and ethnic composition among who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
74%
22%
< 1%
1%
3%
112
2007
76%
12%
< 1%
10%
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.
Immigrant status among who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
4%
5%
91%
111
2007
9%
9%
83%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
34%
31%
24%
11%
112
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
46%
13%
15%
7%
19%
111
2007
63%
5%
11%
6%
15%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
27%
73%
112
2007
32%
68%
104
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Belief in God among who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
2014
39%
28%
5%
1%
22%
4%
112
2007
68%
10%
4%
2%
14%
3%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
31%
24%
24%
20%
1%
112
2007
45%
21%
19%
12%
2%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
33%
46%
< 1%
112
2007
31%
32%
37%
< 1%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
41%
13%
8%
37%
1%
112
2007
53%
18%
2%
28%
< 1%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
18%
5%
12%
65%
1%
112
2007
14%
11%
3%
71%
2%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
32%
9%
6%
50%
3%
112
2007
39%
5%
3%
52%
1%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
12%
11%
31%
< 1%
112
2007
50%
12%
10%
22%
7%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
16%
13%
24%
< 1%
112
2007
49%
16%
8%
23%
3%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
15%
19%
51%
13%
2%
112
2007
19%
13%
58%
7%
3%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
27%
70%
3%
< 1%
112
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
5%
4%
70%
< 1%
112
2007
26%
8%
5%
61%
< 1%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
13%
< 1%
57%
10%
112
2007
23%
16%
2%
51%
8%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
47%
10%
112
2007
44%
40%
15%
104
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Party affiliation among who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
30%
27%
43%
112
2007
29%
25%
46%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
18%
41%
31%
10%
112
2007
33%
33%
28%
6%
104
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Views about size of government among who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
49%
41%
5%
5%
112
2007
38%
53%
1%
8%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
35%
60%
4%
1%
112
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Views about abortion among who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
34%
5%
112
2007
65%
24%
11%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
77%
15%
4%
5%
112
2007
58%
34%
8%
< 1%
104
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 who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
69%
27%
4%
112
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Views about environmental regulation among who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina 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
2014
33%
62%
5%
< 1%
112
2007
26%
69%
1%
4%
104
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Views about human evolution among who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina
% of who do not believe in Hell who are in South Carolina who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
2014
51%
16%
3%
26%
5%
112
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