Surveys Show That About 20% of People Endorse the Statement

Multiple Choice

Surveys show that about 20% of people endorse the statement that "I am spiritual but not religious." What is distinctive about this group?

A) They are likely to baby boomers who adhere to "new age" beliefs and are critical of traditional religious institutions.
B) Such people tend to be scientists, particularly biologists, who believe evolution and physics explains more than religion.
C) They are more often social scientists (e.g., psychologists & sociologists) who believe religion is a "convenient illusion."
D) Nearly all have had a significant negative experience with one or another traditional religion.