WASHINGTON (RNS)—Here are some of the findings from the U.S. Religious Landscape Survey of the beliefs and practices of adults in the United States:
• 92 percent believe in God
• 79 percent believe in miracles
• 68 percent believe in angels and demons
• 58 percent pray daily (outside of religious services)
• 39 percent attend religious services at least once a week
• 39 percent meditate at least once a week
• 35 percent say they read Scripture at least once a week; 45 percent say they seldom read Scripture
• 34 percent have experienced or witnessed a divine healing of illness or injury
• 31 percent say their prayers are answered at least once a month; 19 percent say their prayers are answered at least once a week
• 14 percent cite religious beliefs as the main influence on their political thinking