Belief in Hell among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services
% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who …in hell
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
32%
8%
19,186
2007
59%
30%
11%
16,980
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by religious group
% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who …in hell
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
36%
60%
4%
102
Catholic
65%
27%
7%
3,868
Evangelical Protestant
83%
10%
7%
5,851
Historically Black Protestant
81%
14%
5%
454
Jewish
29%
65%
6%
336
Mainline Protestant
63%
27%
10%
3,687
Mormon
63%
30%
7%
524
Orthodox Christian
63%
34%
3%
120
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
26%
66%
8%
3,541
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
17%
34%
29%
20%
11,167
Don't believe
23%
34%
25%
18%
6,029
Other/don't know
12%
33%
29%
26%
1,596
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
11%
12%
29%
35%
13%
1%
11,167
Don't believe
15%
15%
27%
30%
12%
1%
6,029
Other/don't know
7%
11%
27%
35%
18%
2%
1,596
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
54%
46%
11,370
Don't believe
58%
42%
6,143
Other/don't know
52%
48%
1,673
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
81%
6%
2%
8%
3%
11,222
Don't believe
79%
4%
4%
9%
3%
6,037
Other/don't know
80%
4%
3%
7%
5%
1,616
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
7%
8%
85%
11,263
Don't believe
11%
13%
76%
6,097
Other/don't know
9%
9%
82%
1,643
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Believe
26%
22%
32%
20%
9,964
Don't believe
24%
20%
30%
26%
5,444
Other/don't know
26%
20%
30%
25%
1,349
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
38%
36%
18%
9%
11,315
Don't believe
33%
33%
20%
14%
6,118
Other/don't know
33%
33%
20%
13%
1,657
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
59%
5%
11%
7%
19%
11,334
Don't believe
49%
8%
11%
5%
26%
6,119
Other/don't know
59%
5%
13%
8%
16%
1,647
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
30%
70%
11,329
Don't believe
25%
75%
6,125
Other/don't know
26%
74%
1,658
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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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
82%
15%
2%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
11,370
Don't believe
39%
25%
9%
1%
23%
4%
6,143
Other/don't know
60%
21%
6%
1%
3%
8%
1,673
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
69%
24%
5%
2%
< 1%
11,370
Don't believe
27%
26%
21%
25%
1%
6,143
Other/don't know
50%
27%
12%
8%
3%
1,673
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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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
Believe
49%
33%
17%
< 1%
11,370
Don't believe
18%
31%
51%
< 1%
6,143
Other/don't know
36%
31%
31%
2%
1,673
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Belief in Hell
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
70%
16%
5%
8%
1%
11,370
Don't believe
33%
14%
7%
46%
< 1%
6,143
Other/don't know
53%
16%
5%
22%
3%
1,673
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
34%
11%
10%
45%
< 1%
11,370
Don't believe
11%
5%
6%
78%
< 1%
6,143
Other/don't know
23%
7%
7%
61%
2%
1,673
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
7%
4%
45%
2%
11,370
Don't believe
34%
10%
5%
51%
1%
6,143
Other/don't know
40%
7%
5%
43%
4%
1,673
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
67%
14%
8%
10%
1%
11,370
Don't believe
47%
15%
11%
26%
1%
6,143
Other/don't know
58%
14%
9%
16%
3%
1,673
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
44%
17%
12%
25%
1%
11,370
Don't believe
46%
16%
14%
23%
1%
6,143
Other/don't know
47%
16%
13%
21%
3%
1,673
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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
49%
6%
39%
4%
2%
11,370
Don't believe
14%
15%
56%
13%
1%
6,143
Other/don't know
32%
10%
48%
5%
5%
1,673
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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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
50%
48%
1%
1%
11,370
Don't believe
28%
70%
1%
1%
6,143
Other/don't know
40%
56%
2%
2%
1,673
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Belief in Hell
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
48%
12%
9%
31%
1%
11,370
Don't believe
18%
7%
8%
67%
1%
6,143
Other/don't know
35%
10%
9%
45%
1%
1,673
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Interpreting scripture among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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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
41%
36%
3%
15%
5%
11,370
Don't believe
9%
20%
1%
64%
6%
6,143
Other/don't know
22%
26%
5%
30%
16%
1,673
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Belief in Heaven among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Believe
95%
2%
3%
11,370
Don't believe
40%
55%
5%
6,143
Other/don't know
47%
4%
49%
1,673
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Party affiliation among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Believe
63%
13%
23%
11,370
Don't believe
43%
21%
36%
6,143
Other/don't know
55%
22%
22%
1,673
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Political ideology among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
58%
29%
9%
4%
11,370
Don't believe
31%
42%
21%
5%
6,143
Other/don't know
49%
34%
10%
7%
1,673
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Belief in Hell
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
67%
28%
3%
1%
11,370
Don't believe
55%
41%
3%
1%
6,143
Other/don't know
61%
29%
6%
4%
1,673
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Views about abortion among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
37%
60%
3%
11,370
Don't believe
69%
27%
4%
6,143
Other/don't know
45%
47%
8%
1,673
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Views about homosexuality among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Believe
44%
48%
4%
3%
11,370
Don't believe
76%
18%
4%
3%
6,143
Other/don't know
52%
32%
8%
7%
1,673
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in Hell
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
34%
59%
7%
11,370
Don't believe
69%
25%
6%
6,143
Other/don't know
41%
45%
14%
1,673
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 adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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
54%
42%
2%
2%
11,370
Don't believe
39%
56%
2%
2%
6,143
Other/don't know
50%
40%
5%
5%
1,673
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 would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by belief in hell
% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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
16%
30%
3%
48%
4%
11,370
Don't believe
54%
19%
4%
20%
3%
6,143
Other/don't know
25%
24%
10%
33%
9%
1,673
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.