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Age distribution among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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At least once a week
8%
26%
34%
31%
201
Seldom/never
8%
38%
23%
31%
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.
Generational cohort among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
6%
7%
22%
41%
21%
3%
201
Seldom/never
7%
4%
35%
27%
25%
2%
104
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Gender composition among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
55%
209
Seldom/never
44%
56%
107
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
92%
3%
< 1%
1%
3%
208
Seldom/never
94%
< 1%
1%
4%
1%
106
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Immigrant status among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
5%
6%
89%
208
Seldom/never
1%
8%
92%
106
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Income distribution among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
24%
32%
20%
184
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Educational distribution among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
34%
23%
11%
207
Seldom/never
51%
31%
12%
5%
107
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Marital status among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
3%
8%
12%
16%
207
Seldom/never
58%
10%
10%
12%
11%
107
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 members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
82%
207
Seldom/never
27%
73%
107
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Belief in God among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
At least once a week
83%
15%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
209
Seldom/never
82%
17%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
107
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Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
72%
23%
3%
1%
< 1%
209
Seldom/never
56%
39%
2%
3%
< 1%
107
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Attendance at religious services among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
At least once a week
49%
28%
24%
< 1%
209
Seldom/never
39%
50%
11%
< 1%
107
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Frequency of prayer among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
74%
15%
4%
6%
< 1%
209
Seldom/never
49%
31%
12%
8%
1%
107
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
At least once a week
26%
16%
8%
50%
< 1%
209
Seldom/never
22%
13%
8%
55%
3%
107
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Frequency of meditation among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
At least once a week
58%
4%
2%
35%
2%
209
Seldom/never
23%
5%
6%
66%
< 1%
107
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
At least once a week
77%
12%
5%
5%
1%
209
Seldom/never
54%
14%
11%
20%
< 1%
107
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 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
At least once a week
47%
13%
36%
3%
1%
209
Seldom/never
35%
6%
53%
4%
2%
107
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
At least once a week
51%
47%
1%
1%
209
Seldom/never
39%
58%
2%
1%
107
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Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
At least once a week
46%
16%
11%
27%
< 1%
209
Seldom/never
25%
16%
10%
48%
1%
107
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Interpreting scripture among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
At least once a week
40%
37%
5%
12%
5%
209
Seldom/never
46%
39%
3%
8%
4%
107
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Belief in Heaven among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
82%
10%
8%
209
Seldom/never
93%
3%
4%
107
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Belief in Hell among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
22%
8%
209
Seldom/never
81%
13%
7%
107
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Party affiliation among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
10%
30%
209
Seldom/never
57%
22%
22%
107
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Political ideology among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
30%
12%
2%
209
Seldom/never
44%
38%
9%
9%
107
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Views about size of government among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
25%
1%
5%
209
Seldom/never
77%
20%
2%
< 1%
107
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
38%
2%
2%
209
Seldom/never
65%
32%
2%
1%
107
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Views about abortion among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
53%
4%
209
Seldom/never
49%
47%
4%
107
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
41%
4%
3%
209
Seldom/never
53%
43%
3%
1%
107
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Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
52%
7%
209
Seldom/never
42%
49%
10%
107
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
At least once a week
52%
47%
< 1%
1%
209
Seldom/never
35%
59%
5%
1%
107
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Views about human evolution among members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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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
At least once a week
18%
27%
3%
50%
2%
209
Seldom/never
17%
31%
2%
45%
5%
107
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