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Belief in Hell among older Millennials by religious group
% of older Millennials who …in hell
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
66%
28%
5%
648
Evangelical Protestant
83%
11%
6%
866
Historically Black Protestant
77%
19%
4%
216
Mainline Protestant
66%
24%
9%
440
Mormon
72%
24%
4%
108
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
30%
63%
8%
1,430
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who are ages…
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Belief in Hell
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
56%
44%
< 1%
< 1%
2,200
Don't believe
58%
42%
< 1%
< 1%
1,652
Other/don't know
56%
44%
< 1%
< 1%
276
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who are…
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Belief in Hell
Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
47%
53%
2,200
Don't believe
55%
45%
1,652
Other/don't know
52%
48%
276
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
54%
16%
4%
21%
5%
2,179
Don't believe
61%
10%
8%
17%
4%
1,643
Other/don't know
62%
8%
4%
19%
7%
266
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who are…
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Belief in Hell
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
20%
9%
70%
2,162
Don't believe
18%
11%
70%
1,636
Other/don't know
18%
9%
73%
271
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials 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
43%
24%
25%
8%
2,032
Don't believe
35%
24%
27%
14%
1,574
Other/don't know
40%
21%
25%
13%
244
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
36%
37%
19%
8%
2,196
Don't believe
24%
33%
27%
15%
1,650
Other/don't know
32%
36%
19%
13%
276
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
41%
13%
8%
< 1%
37%
2,193
Don't believe
33%
17%
6%
< 1%
44%
1,649
Other/don't know
37%
15%
7%
< 1%
40%
274
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Parent of children under 18 among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
56%
44%
2,192
Don't believe
33%
67%
1,648
Other/don't know
39%
61%
276
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials 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
72%
21%
4%
< 1%
1%
1%
2,200
Don't believe
29%
22%
11%
1%
33%
4%
1,652
Other/don't know
44%
30%
12%
1%
3%
10%
276
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Importance of religion in one's life among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials 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
61%
28%
8%
3%
< 1%
2,200
Don't believe
20%
25%
22%
32%
< 1%
1,652
Other/don't know
36%
28%
19%
12%
5%
276
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Attendance at religious services among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials 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
Believe
37%
39%
23%
1%
2,200
Don't believe
12%
32%
56%
< 1%
1,652
Other/don't know
24%
33%
42%
< 1%
276
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who pray…
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Belief in Hell
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
60%
19%
7%
13%
< 1%
2,200
Don't believe
25%
11%
8%
56%
< 1%
1,652
Other/don't know
39%
18%
7%
35%
2%
276
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who attend prayer group…
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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
25%
13%
11%
51%
1%
2,200
Don't believe
8%
5%
5%
81%
< 1%
1,652
Other/don't know
16%
8%
7%
69%
< 1%
276
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Frequency of meditation among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who meditate…
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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%
9%
4%
51%
1%
2,200
Don't believe
31%
11%
6%
52%
< 1%
1,652
Other/don't know
30%
9%
5%
55%
2%
276
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
59%
17%
10%
13%
1%
2,200
Don't believe
45%
18%
11%
25%
1%
1,652
Other/don't know
49%
16%
10%
22%
3%
276
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
41%
18%
15%
26%
1%
2,200
Don't believe
49%
18%
14%
18%
< 1%
1,652
Other/don't know
49%
16%
13%
21%
1%
276
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Belief in Hell
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
38%
10%
43%
7%
2%
2,200
Don't believe
10%
18%
54%
17%
1%
1,652
Other/don't know
20%
17%
48%
10%
6%
276
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who say…
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Belief in Hell
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
33%
65%
1%
1%
2,200
Don't believe
20%
78%
1%
1%
1,652
Other/don't know
21%
72%
5%
2%
276
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials 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
40%
13%
9%
37%
1%
2,200
Don't believe
14%
6%
7%
73%
< 1%
1,652
Other/don't know
26%
11%
8%
55%
1%
276
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials 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
35%
35%
2%
21%
7%
2,200
Don't believe
8%
13%
< 1%
73%
5%
1,652
Other/don't know
16%
17%
3%
45%
19%
276
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who …in heaven
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Belief in Hell
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
95%
3%
2%
2,200
Don't believe
30%
66%
4%
1,652
Other/don't know
37%
4%
59%
276
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who identify as…
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Belief in Hell
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
39%
21%
40%
2,200
Don't believe
22%
22%
56%
1,652
Other/don't know
25%
37%
39%
276
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Political ideology among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
35%
34%
22%
9%
2,200
Don't believe
14%
35%
44%
7%
1,652
Other/don't know
22%
43%
21%
14%
276
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 older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
45%
49%
2%
4%
2,200
Don't believe
44%
50%
3%
3%
1,652
Other/don't know
46%
37%
8%
9%
276
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Views about government aid to the poor among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials 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
47%
47%
4%
2%
2,200
Don't believe
32%
62%
4%
2%
1,652
Other/don't know
39%
52%
5%
5%
276
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Views about abortion among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials 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
43%
54%
3%
2,200
Don't believe
73%
24%
3%
1,652
Other/don't know
56%
37%
7%
276
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Views about homosexuality among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
60%
32%
4%
3%
2,200
Don't believe
86%
10%
2%
2%
1,652
Other/don't know
74%
16%
7%
4%
276
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Views about same-sex marriage among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
55%
39%
6%
2,200
Don't believe
84%
13%
4%
1,652
Other/don't know
67%
22%
11%
276
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Views about environmental regulation among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials 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
38%
57%
2%
2%
2,200
Don't believe
24%
72%
2%
2%
1,652
Other/don't know
29%
59%
5%
7%
276
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Views about human evolution among older Millennials by belief in hell
% of older Millennials 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
25%
33%
3%
36%
3%
2,200
Don't believe
64%
17%
4%
14%
1%
1,652
Other/don't know
42%
22%
10%
17%
10%
276
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.