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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in South Carolina by religious group
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Evangelical Protestant
50%
12%
11%
26%
1%
169
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Age distribution among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
25%
28%
27%
20%
231
Seldom/never
18%
41%
26%
15%
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.
Generational cohort among adults in South Carolina 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
19%
10%
23%
35%
12%
< 1%
231
Seldom/never
11%
15%
32%
31%
10%
< 1%
115
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Gender composition among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
51%
239
Seldom/never
42%
58%
118
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in South Carolina 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
66%
27%
< 1%
5%
2%
238
Seldom/never
66%
29%
< 1%
1%
4%
118
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Immigrant status among adults in South Carolina 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
4%
5%
91%
239
Seldom/never
3%
5%
92%
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.
Income distribution among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina 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
At least once a week
40%
17%
30%
13%
203
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Educational distribution among adults in South Carolina 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
44%
31%
15%
9%
239
Seldom/never
51%
33%
8%
8%
118
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Marital status among adults in South Carolina 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
45%
9%
18%
6%
22%
237
Seldom/never
45%
11%
14%
6%
24%
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.
Parent of children under 18 among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
76%
238
Seldom/never
36%
64%
118
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Belief in God among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina 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
At least once a week
73%
16%
3%
1%
4%
3%
239
Seldom/never
79%
12%
1%
1%
7%
< 1%
118
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina who say religion is…
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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
69%
15%
8%
6%
1%
239
Seldom/never
71%
16%
7%
6%
< 1%
118
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Attendance at religious services among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina 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
At least once a week
48%
31%
20%
1%
239
Seldom/never
44%
35%
20%
< 1%
118
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Frequency of prayer among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
71%
9%
4%
15%
1%
239
Seldom/never
66%
18%
3%
11%
2%
118
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina who attend prayer group…
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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
37%
9%
8%
45%
1%
239
Seldom/never
36%
10%
12%
42%
1%
118
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Frequency of meditation among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina who meditate…
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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
53%
7%
3%
34%
4%
239
Seldom/never
41%
1%
4%
52%
2%
118
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
79%
8%
4%
7%
3%
239
Seldom/never
56%
13%
8%
22%
< 1%
118
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina 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
43%
10%
35%
6%
6%
239
Seldom/never
55%
5%
37%
2%
1%
118
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina who say…
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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
42%
55%
3%
1%
239
Seldom/never
35%
62%
1%
2%
118
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina 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
At least once a week
55%
9%
5%
29%
1%
239
Seldom/never
50%
12%
4%
34%
< 1%
118
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Interpreting scripture among adults in South Carolina 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
46%
22%
2%
22%
9%
239
Seldom/never
53%
29%
1%
15%
2%
118
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 adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
14%
10%
239
Seldom/never
82%
11%
7%
118
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 in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
21%
11%
239
Seldom/never
71%
21%
8%
118
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 adults in South Carolina 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
38%
19%
43%
239
Seldom/never
45%
18%
36%
118
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Political ideology among adults in South Carolina 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
43%
39%
13%
4%
239
Seldom/never
45%
29%
17%
10%
118
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Views about size of government among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
36%
3%
6%
239
Seldom/never
54%
43%
< 1%
3%
118
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in South Carolina 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
42%
52%
5%
< 1%
239
Seldom/never
45%
51%
4%
< 1%
118
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 abortion among adults in South Carolina 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
42%
52%
6%
239
Seldom/never
36%
57%
7%
118
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Views about homosexuality among adults in South Carolina 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%
2%
239
Seldom/never
48%
42%
5%
5%
118
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 same-sex marriage among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
48%
8%
239
Seldom/never
33%
64%
3%
118
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in South Carolina 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
45%
50%
3%
2%
239
Seldom/never
48%
47%
< 1%
5%
118
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Views about human evolution among adults in South Carolina by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults in South Carolina 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
At least once a week
25%
24%
3%
45%
4%
239
Seldom/never
18%
27%
2%
47%
7%
118
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.