尽管缺乏正式的宗教联系, 皮尤研究发现全球有许多“非信徒”相信精神思想。 Pew study finds many "nones" globally believe in spiritual ideas despite lacking formal religious ties.

Pew研究中心在22个国家对“nones”——无神论者、不可知论者和那些没有宗教信仰的人——的研究发现,许多人仍然相信精神概念。 Pew Research Center's study on "nones"—atheists, agnostics, and those with no religious affiliation—in 22 countries found that many still believe in spiritual concepts. 大约20%或20%以上的人相信死后的生命,在墨西哥和巴西,有相当多的人相信精神领域。 Around 20% or more believe in life after death, and significant numbers in Mexico and Brazil believe in spiritual realms. 值得注意的是,30%的人认为与宗教人士的不良经历是其立场的一个原因。 Notably, 30% cited bad experiences with religious people as a reason for their stance. 这项研究还发现,年轻和受教育程度较高的成年人更有可能与宗教无关。 The study also found that younger and more educated adults are more likely to be religiously unaffiliated.