Most Americans Experience Regular Feelings of Spiritual Peace and Well-Being

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October 29, 2015

Chapter 2: Religious Practices and Experiences

Most Americans Experience Regular Feelings of Spiritual Peace and Well-Being

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Chapter 2: Religious Practices and Experiences
Three-Point Drop in Share of Public Reporting Weekly Worship Attendance
College Graduates, Those With Less Education Attend Worship Services at Similar Rates
Christians Most Likely to Belong to Local House of Worship
Growing Share of Affiliated Adults Participate in Religious Programs
Participation in Religious Programs, by Demographic Group
Growing Share of Americans Say They Seldom or Never Pray
Women Much More Likely Than Men to Say They Pray Daily
Frequency of Scripture Reading Steady
Scripture Reading Outside of Religious Services, by Demographic Group
Frequency of Meditation Holds Steady
Among Religiously Affiliated, Faith Sharing Is on the Rise
Younger Adults More Likely Than Those Ages 65 and Older to Share Their Faith
Speaking in Tongues Uncommon for Most Christians
Half of Buddhists Have Shrine/Temple at Home
Most Hindus Don’t Eat Beef, Most Muslims Don’t Eat Pork
Most Americans Experience Regular Feelings of Spiritual Peace and Well-Being
More Than Three-Quarters of Americans Often Feel Deep Sense of Gratitude, Smaller Majority Regularly Ponder Meaning of Life

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