Frequency of reading scripture among baby Boomers by religious group (2014) Switch to: Religious tradition among baby Boomers by frequency of reading scripture

% of baby Boomers who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist25%8%10%57%< 1%107
Catholic24%11%9%55%< 1%2,905
Evangelical Protestant64%10%7%18%1%3,416
Historically Black Protestant66%9%6%17%2%749
Jewish16%11%10%63%1%330
Mainline Protestant30%13%11%45%1%2,435
Mormon78%5%5%11%1%214
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")10%4%6%80%< 1%2,281
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