Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong (2014) Switch to: Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm by attendance at prayer groups

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm who attend prayer group…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong32%10%9%48%< 1%4,319
Right or wrong depends on the situation18%8%8%65%1%12,639
Neither/both equally21%10%8%59%2%252
Don't know35%7%3%53%2%149
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