Frequency of reading scripture among adults who pray weekly by marital status (2014) Switch to: Marital status among adults who pray weekly by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who pray weekly who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married16%13%14%56%1%2,682
Living with a partner17%14%10%58%< 1%339
Divorced/separated22%17%13%48%1%712
Widowed26%14%14%45%1%399
Never married21%18%15%47%< 1%1,149
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never