Statistically speaking
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November is Spiritual Development Month at Carnegie Mellon. This celebration focuses on the importance and significance of engaging in knowing oneself. Here is a look at how college students around the nation value religion, spirituality, and self-knowledge:
Percentage of college students who identify themselves as agnostics or non-believers: 17
Percentage of college students who do not believe in punishment by God for immorality: 63
Percentage of college students who discuss the meaning of life with friends: 74
Percentage of college students who report praying regularly or in times of need: 69
Percentage of college first-years who report attending services regularly or occasionally: 80
Percentage of college juniors who report attending services regularly or occasionally: 29
Sources: (spirituality.ucla.edu), (princeton.edu), (insidehighered.com)
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