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Religious composition of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

Christian 66%
Evangelical Protestant 34%
Baptist Family (Evangelical Trad.) 2%
Southern Baptist Convention< 1%
Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.) 2%
Missionary Baptist (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Conservative Baptist Association of America< 1%
Free Will Baptist< 1%
General Association of Regular Baptist Churches< 1%
Other Baptist (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Methodist Family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.) 7%
Nondenominational evangelical< 1%
Nondenominational fundamentalist 2%
Nondenominational charismatic< 1%
Nondenominational Christian (Evangelical Trad.) 3%
Interdenominational (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Community Church (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Other Nondenominational (Evangelical Trad.) 2%
Lutheran Family (Evangelical Trad.) 17%
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 11%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 6%
Other Lutheran (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Presbyterian Family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Presbyterian Church in America< 1%
Other Presbyterian (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Pentecostal Family (Evangelical Trad.) 3%
Assemblies of God 2%
Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)< 1%
Foursquare Church< 1%
Pentecostal Church of God< 1%
Pentecostal Holiness Church< 1%
Calvary Chapel< 1%
Apostolic Pentecostal (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Nondenominational Pentecostal (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Church of God of the Apostolic Faith< 1%
Other Pentecostal (Evangelical Trad.) 1%
Episcopalian/Anglican Family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Restorationist Family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Churches of Christ< 1%
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ< 1%
Other Restorationist (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Congregationalist Family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference< 1%
Other Congregationalist (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Holiness Family (Evangelical Trad.) 3%
Church of the Nazarene 1%
Wesleyan Church 2%
Free Methodist Church< 1%
Christian and Missionary Alliance< 1%
Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)< 1%
Other Holiness (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Reformed Family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Christian Reformed Church< 1%
Other Reformed (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Adventist Family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Seventh-day Adventist< 1%
Other Adventist (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Anabaptist Family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Pietist Family (Evangelical Trad.) 1%
Other evangelical/fundamentalist family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Nonspecific Protestant Family (Evangelical Trad.) 1%
Mainline Protestant 12%
Baptist Family (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
American Baptist Churches USA< 1%
Other Baptist (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Methodist Family (Mainline Trad.) 4%
United Methodist Church 4%
Other Methodist (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Nondenominational Family (Mainline Trad.) 1%
Interdenominational (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Other Nondenominational (Mainline Trad.) 1%
Lutheran Family (Mainline Trad.) 5%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 5%
Other Lutheran (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Presbyterian Family (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Presbyterian Church (USA)< 1%
Other Presbyterian (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Episcopalian/Anglican Family (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Episcopal Church< 1%
Anglican Church< 1%
Other Episcopalian/Anglican (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Restorationist Family (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Disciples of Christ< 1%
Other Restorationist (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Congregationalist Family (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
United Church of Christ< 1%
Other Congregationalist (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Reformed Family (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Reformed Church in America< 1%
Other Reformed (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Anabaptist Family (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Friends Family (Mainline Trad.)< 1%
Nonspecific Protestant Family (Mainline Trad.) 2%
Historically Black Protestant 2%
Baptist Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) 2%
National Baptist Convention 2%
Progressive Baptist Convention< 1%
Independent Baptist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.)< 1%
Missionary Baptist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.)< 1%
Other Baptist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.)< 1%
Methodist Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.)< 1%
African Methodist Episcopal Church< 1%
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church< 1%
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church< 1%
Other Methodist (Historically Black Protestant Trad.)< 1%
Pentecostal Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.) 1%
Church of God in Christ 1%
Apostolic Pentecostal (Historically Black Protestant Trad.)< 1%
United Pentecostal Church International< 1%
Other Pentecostal (Historically Black Protestant Trad.)< 1%
Holiness Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.)< 1%
Nondenominational Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.)< 1%
Nonspecific Protestant Family (Historically Black Protestant Trad.)< 1%
Catholic 18%
Mormon< 1%
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints< 1%
Other Mormon< 1%
Orthodox Christian< 1%
Greek Orthodox< 1%
Russian Orthodox< 1%
Orthodox Church in America< 1%
Other Orthodox Christian< 1%
Jehovah's Witness< 1%
Other Christian< 1%
Metaphysical Family< 1%
Spiritualist< 1%
Unity Church< 1%
Other Metaphysical Christian ("Other Christian" Trad.)< 1%
Others in the "Other Christian" Tradition< 1%
Non-Christian Faiths 5%
Jewish 1%
Muslim 4%
Buddhist< 1%
Hindu< 1%
Other World Religions< 1%
Other Faiths< 1%
Unitarians and other liberal faiths in the "Other Faiths" Tradition< 1%
Unitarian< 1%
Humanist< 1%
Deist< 1%
Spiritual but not religious< 1%
Eclectic, a bit of everything, "I have my own beliefs"< 1%
Other in the "Unitarian and other liberal faiths" family< 1%
New Age< 1%
Pagan or Wiccan< 1%
Other in the New Age family< 1%
Native American Religions< 1%
Unaffiliated (religious "nones") 29%
Atheist 8%
Agnostic 10%
Nothing in particular 11%
Nothing in particular (religion not important) 5%
Nothing in particular (religion important) 7%
Don't know < 1%

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who are ages…

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Survey year18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
201431%29%25%16%106
200721%51%17%11%115
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.

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Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who are…

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Survey yearYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
201421%14%25%28%11%1%106
2007< 1%14%31%41%11%4%115
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.

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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

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Survey yearMenWomenSample size
201449%51%108
200761%39%117
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who identify as…

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Survey yearWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
201486%5%5%3%1%108
200788%2%3%5%2%117
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Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who are…

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Survey yearImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
201412%4%84%104
20074%6%90%117
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Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who have completed…

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Survey yearHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
201433%38%21%9%106
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Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who are…

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Survey yearMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
201453%3%13%2%29%108
200763%4%10%7%16%117
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.

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Parent of children under 18 among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

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Survey yearParentsNon-parentsSample size
201425%75%108
200743%57%117
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.

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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who say they…

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Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201448%22%4%2%22%2%108
200764%26%1%1%3%5%117
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.

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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who say religion is…

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Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201442%27%14%17%< 1%108
200735%48%13%5%< 1%117
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Attendance at religious services among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who attend religious services…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201423%40%37%< 1%108
200736%39%26%< 1%117
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.

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Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who pray…

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Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%15%12%32%3%108
200747%25%5%22%< 1%117
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.

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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 once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who attend prayer group…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201415%11%7%63%4%108
200718%7%17%57%1%117
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.

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Frequency of meditation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who meditate…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201419%9%7%62%2%108
200732%13%3%50%2%117
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.

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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%33%10%18%< 1%108
200741%29%14%14%1%117
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.

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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

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Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201427%9%47%13%3%108
200723%8%56%9%3%117
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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 who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who say…

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Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201428%69%3%1%108
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who read scripture…

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Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201423%11%4%61%1%108
200727%9%7%57%< 1%117
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.

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Interpreting scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who say the holy scripture is…

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Survey yearWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
201425%27%4%40%3%108
200718%39%2%32%9%117
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.

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Belief in Heaven among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who …in heaven

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Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201466%26%7%108
200768%21%11%117
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Belief in Hell among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who …in hell

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Survey yearBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
201453%41%6%108
200753%37%10%117
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who identify as…

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Survey yearRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
201437%9%54%108
200738%10%52%117
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Political ideology among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who are…

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Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201432%41%21%6%108
200726%53%19%1%117
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.

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Views about size of government among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who would rather have…

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Survey yearSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
201457%35%7%1%108
200756%31%8%6%117
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.

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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who say government aid to the poor…

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Survey yearDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201444%51%4%1%108
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.

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Views about abortion among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who say abortion should be…

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Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201454%41%5%108
200750%46%4%117
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.

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Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who say homosexuality…

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Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201470%27%2%1%108
200757%33%6%4%117
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.

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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 who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who …same-sex marriage

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Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201457%38%5%108
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.

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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 who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who say…

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Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201434%63%1%2%108
200735%62%1%2%117
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.

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Views about human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are in Wisconsin who say humans…

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Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201440%21%2%35%3%108
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.

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