Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by marital status (2014) Switch to: Marital status among adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who read scripture…

Marital statusAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Married42%10%8%39%1%8,870
Living with a partner21%11%7%61%< 1%797
Divorced/separated38%12%9%41%1%1,805
Widowed47%9%8%34%1%1,364
Never married31%10%8%51%< 1%2,675
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