Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among non-parents

% of non-parents who attend prayer group…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201423%8%8%60%1%26,567
200723%8%7%61%1%24,726
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among non-parents by religious group

% of non-parents who attend prayer group…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist15%12%13%59%1%217
Catholic16%8%9%66%1%5,411
Evangelical Protestant43%12%9%35%1%6,385
Hindu8%9%16%66%1%115
Historically Black Protestant45%14%9%31%1%1,421
Jehovah's Witness85%4%3%6%2%182
Jewish13%9%10%67%< 1%661
Mainline Protestant19%9%10%61%1%4,844
Mormon69%8%2%20%1%419
Muslim36%8%14%40%1%147
Orthodox Christian17%7%19%57%< 1%137
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")4%3%3%89%< 1%5,788
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who are ages…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week17%17%36%31%6,192
Once or twice a month29%20%29%22%2,003
Several times a year25%19%30%25%2,084
Seldom/never27%22%30%22%15,567
Don't know12%16%25%48%175
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week13%6%15%43%21%2%6,192
Once or twice a month22%10%17%36%14%1%2,003
Several times a year18%11%16%37%17%2%2,084
Seldom/never18%13%17%37%14%2%15,567
Don't know8%5%15%36%31%5%175
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsMenWomenSample size
At least once a week44%56%6,353
Once or twice a month47%53%2,049
Several times a year49%51%2,125
Seldom/never54%46%15,834
Don't know43%57%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who identify as…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week61%19%2%14%4%6,242
Once or twice a month60%17%4%17%3%2,011
Several times a year66%12%5%13%4%2,102
Seldom/never74%7%4%11%4%15,628
Don't know65%16%2%11%6%181
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week14%8%78%6,268
Once or twice a month14%11%75%2,018
Several times a year16%10%75%2,101
Seldom/never11%12%77%15,638
Don't know14%6%80%192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who have a household income of…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week42%21%25%12%5,304
Once or twice a month39%20%26%15%1,766
Several times a year34%22%28%16%1,828
Seldom/never33%21%26%19%13,699
Don't know64%15%13%9%112
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who have completed…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week48%31%13%9%6,309
Once or twice a month44%33%14%9%2,042
Several times a year41%31%17%11%2,113
Seldom/never41%31%17%11%15,763
Don't know44%32%18%6%194
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week49%3%14%11%23%6,319
Once or twice a month39%5%14%8%33%2,042
Several times a year41%5%12%10%32%2,119
Seldom/never38%9%13%7%33%15,760
Don't know32%4%18%23%22%190
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who say they…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week89%8%1%1%< 1%< 1%6,353
Once or twice a month79%16%2%1%2%1%2,049
Several times a year75%18%3%1%2%1%2,125
Seldom/never47%24%8%1%16%3%15,834
Don't know63%8%1%12%4%12%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who say religion is…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week91%7%1%1%< 1%6,353
Once or twice a month75%21%2%1%1%2,049
Several times a year66%27%4%2%1%2,125
Seldom/never31%31%18%19%1%15,834
Don't know64%11%2%4%18%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who attend religious services…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week85%11%4%< 1%6,353
Once or twice a month52%42%6%1%2,049
Several times a year36%55%8%1%2,125
Seldom/never12%37%50%1%15,834
Don't know40%24%15%21%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who pray…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week88%9%1%2%1%6,353
Once or twice a month74%18%4%4%1%2,049
Several times a year66%19%7%7%1%2,125
Seldom/never36%17%8%39%1%15,834
Don't know49%3%2%6%40%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who meditate…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week67%6%2%22%3%6,353
Once or twice a month49%14%3%32%2%2,049
Several times a year43%10%8%37%2%2,125
Seldom/never30%9%5%55%1%15,834
Don't know46%2%1%20%30%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week86%7%3%3%1%6,353
Once or twice a month68%19%7%5%1%2,049
Several times a year64%16%12%7%1%2,125
Seldom/never45%16%12%25%2%15,834
Don't know60%10%3%5%21%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%14%8%19%2%6,353
Once or twice a month48%21%11%18%2%2,049
Several times a year45%16%17%21%2%2,125
Seldom/never43%15%14%27%1%15,834
Don't know38%15%4%19%24%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week65%5%24%4%3%6,353
Once or twice a month46%10%35%7%3%2,049
Several times a year38%11%42%7%2%2,125
Seldom/never17%14%55%12%2%15,834
Don't know33%10%34%5%18%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who say…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%50%2%1%6,353
Once or twice a month37%61%1%1%2,049
Several times a year36%62%2%1%2,125
Seldom/never25%72%1%1%15,834
Don't know34%56%4%7%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who read scripture…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week82%7%2%8%1%6,353
Once or twice a month53%25%8%14%1%2,049
Several times a year35%20%24%21%1%2,125
Seldom/never13%8%8%70%1%15,834
Don't know40%4%8%16%31%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week59%26%5%6%4%6,353
Once or twice a month44%33%3%14%7%2,049
Several times a year35%37%3%19%7%2,125
Seldom/never16%23%2%51%8%15,834
Don't know34%16%7%16%27%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who …in heaven

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week86%8%6%6,353
Once or twice a month86%9%5%2,049
Several times a year83%11%6%2,125
Seldom/never60%31%8%15,834
Don't know65%10%25%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who …in hell

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week76%16%7%6,353
Once or twice a month74%20%6%2,049
Several times a year67%26%7%2,125
Seldom/never44%47%9%15,834
Don't know52%21%27%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who identify as…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week45%17%37%6,353
Once or twice a month41%15%44%2,049
Several times a year42%15%43%2,125
Seldom/never33%18%50%15,834
Don't know26%44%31%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week52%26%15%7%6,353
Once or twice a month43%32%20%5%2,049
Several times a year41%35%19%5%2,125
Seldom/never28%36%30%6%15,834
Don't know33%22%16%29%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who would rather have…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%39%3%4%6,353
Once or twice a month51%43%3%3%2,049
Several times a year53%41%3%3%2,125
Seldom/never51%41%3%4%15,834
Don't know41%33%9%16%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%45%4%3%6,353
Once or twice a month47%48%4%2%2,049
Several times a year44%50%4%2%2,125
Seldom/never41%53%4%2%15,834
Don't know39%42%8%12%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who say abortion should be…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%65%5%6,353
Once or twice a month44%52%4%2,049
Several times a year53%44%4%2,125
Seldom/never66%29%5%15,834
Don't know35%39%26%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who say homosexuality…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week34%58%5%4%6,353
Once or twice a month54%39%4%3%2,049
Several times a year58%33%4%5%2,125
Seldom/never75%19%3%3%15,834
Don't know37%38%10%16%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week25%67%8%6,353
Once or twice a month43%48%8%2,049
Several times a year48%44%8%2,125
Seldom/never67%26%7%15,834
Don't know28%42%30%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who say…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%48%3%4%6,353
Once or twice a month41%54%2%2%2,049
Several times a year40%55%2%3%2,125
Seldom/never34%61%2%3%15,834
Don't know38%36%6%20%206
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among non-parents by attendance at prayer groups

% of non-parents who say humans…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week10%23%3%58%6%6,353
Once or twice a month20%30%4%42%4%2,049
Several times a year22%32%4%38%4%2,125
Seldom/never46%23%5%22%4%15,834
Don't know18%19%11%33%19%206
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