38% of ‘nones’ say they have had a sudden sense of connection with something from beyond this world | Pew Research Center

January 12, 2024

5. Are ‘nones’ spiritual instead of religious?

38% of ‘nones’ say they have had a sudden sense of connection with something from beyond this world

38% of ‘nones’ say they have had a sudden sense of connection with something from beyond this world

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38% of ‘nones’ say they have had a sudden sense of connection with something from beyond this world

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5. Are ‘nones’ spiritual instead of religious?
Half of religious ‘nones’ think of themselves as spiritual or say spirituality is very important in their lives
Half of ‘nones’ describe themselves as spiritual or say spirituality is very important in their lives
What is essential to being spiritual for religious ‘nones’?
38% of ‘nones’ say they have had a sudden sense of connection with something from beyond this world
60% of ‘nones’ believe animals can have spirits; 54% say the same about parts of nature like rivers, trees
Fewer than one-fifth of ‘nones’ have crystals, jewelry, crosses for spiritual purposes