Frequency of reading scripture among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201450%12%8%29%1%21,904
200744%12%8%35%1%25,667
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 reading scripture among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by religious group

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic31%13%11%45%1%4,775
Evangelical Protestant68%11%6%14%1%7,594
Historically Black Protestant64%13%7%16%1%1,694
Jehovah's Witness91%2%3%3%1%221
Jewish38%10%9%41%2%277
Mainline Protestant40%14%12%32%1%3,989
Mormon81%7%3%8%1%576
Muslim52%15%10%22%2%192
Orthodox Christian39%19%10%32%1%113
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%10%7%56%1%1,805
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week16%33%29%21%10,788
Once or twice a month24%34%26%16%2,511
Several times a year19%38%28%15%1,803
Seldom/never19%33%29%19%6,146
Don't know12%23%22%43%176
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week10%11%28%35%15%1%10,788
Once or twice a month16%14%29%31%10%1%2,511
Several times a year12%13%32%33%10%1%1,803
Seldom/never11%14%27%36%12%1%6,146
Don't know7%12%16%30%31%4%176
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week41%59%11,060
Once or twice a month46%54%2,562
Several times a year47%53%1,834
Seldom/never47%53%6,251
Don't know44%56%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week61%19%2%13%4%10,877
Once or twice a month62%18%3%15%4%2,530
Several times a year66%12%3%15%4%1,807
Seldom/never69%10%3%14%4%6,157
Don't know63%15%3%12%7%188
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week13%8%80%10,918
Once or twice a month13%10%77%2,534
Several times a year14%9%77%1,809
Seldom/never13%10%76%6,167
Don't know18%7%76%186
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of…

Frequency of reading scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week38%22%26%14%9,492
Once or twice a month36%21%27%16%2,256
Several times a year31%21%30%19%1,619
Seldom/never35%21%25%19%5,383
Don't know49%17%25%9%120
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week42%34%15%9%10,997
Once or twice a month43%34%15%9%2,558
Several times a year40%33%17%11%1,822
Seldom/never46%31%15%8%6,207
Don't know55%28%11%6%188
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week54%4%14%9%19%11,001
Once or twice a month48%7%14%6%26%2,556
Several times a year52%6%13%6%23%1,826
Seldom/never48%8%14%7%23%6,229
Don't know46%5%18%16%15%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.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week31%69%11,010
Once or twice a month31%69%2,555
Several times a year31%69%1,832
Seldom/never28%72%6,234
Don't know19%81%188
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

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week91%7%1%1%1%11,060
Once or twice a month75%21%3%1%< 1%2,562
Several times a year63%32%3%1%< 1%1,834
Seldom/never48%38%8%6%1%6,251
Don't know71%14%1%5%8%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who attend religious services…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week72%20%7%< 1%11,060
Once or twice a month39%48%13%< 1%2,562
Several times a year27%57%16%< 1%1,834
Seldom/never20%42%37%< 1%6,251
Don't know44%21%17%18%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week91%7%1%1%< 1%11,060
Once or twice a month72%21%4%2%1%2,562
Several times a year61%26%7%4%1%1,834
Seldom/never50%25%8%17%1%6,251
Don't know71%8%1%2%18%197
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 participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who attend prayer group…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%13%8%20%1%11,060
Once or twice a month19%23%15%43%< 1%2,562
Several times a year9%9%26%55%1%1,834
Seldom/never7%4%6%83%< 1%6,251
Don't know32%10%8%35%15%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who meditate…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week64%6%2%26%2%11,060
Once or twice a month39%13%4%42%2%2,562
Several times a year31%11%12%45%1%1,834
Seldom/never31%7%4%57%1%6,251
Don't know42%1%4%26%26%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week85%8%3%3%1%11,060
Once or twice a month64%21%8%6%1%2,562
Several times a year58%20%16%6%1%1,834
Seldom/never52%17%12%17%1%6,251
Don't know69%3%3%6%19%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%15%8%20%2%11,060
Once or twice a month41%21%13%24%1%2,562
Several times a year40%16%20%23%1%1,834
Seldom/never38%14%13%34%1%6,251
Don't know47%8%7%19%19%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of reading scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week65%5%25%3%3%11,060
Once or twice a month41%9%42%5%3%2,562
Several times a year32%9%50%7%3%1,834
Seldom/never23%10%57%7%2%6,251
Don't know41%4%38%6%11%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%48%2%1%11,060
Once or twice a month36%62%1%1%2,562
Several times a year34%65%1%1%1,834
Seldom/never29%69%1%1%6,251
Don't know34%59%3%4%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of reading scriptureWord 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 week57%28%5%6%5%11,060
Once or twice a month39%39%3%12%7%2,562
Several times a year31%40%3%17%8%1,834
Seldom/never25%35%2%30%8%6,251
Don't know47%16%8%10%19%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week88%6%6%11,060
Once or twice a month90%6%4%2,562
Several times a year89%7%4%1,834
Seldom/never83%11%6%6,251
Don't know74%10%16%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week78%15%7%11,060
Once or twice a month73%20%7%2,562
Several times a year74%20%6%1,834
Seldom/never62%30%8%6,251
Don't know60%26%14%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week47%18%35%11,060
Once or twice a month42%16%43%2,562
Several times a year41%16%42%1,834
Seldom/never38%19%43%6,251
Don't know28%33%40%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week52%27%14%7%11,060
Once or twice a month43%34%18%5%2,562
Several times a year40%35%20%5%1,834
Seldom/never34%36%23%7%6,251
Don't know35%32%11%22%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%37%3%4%11,060
Once or twice a month53%41%3%3%2,562
Several times a year54%40%3%3%1,834
Seldom/never52%41%3%4%6,251
Don't know43%36%8%14%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of reading scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%44%5%2%11,060
Once or twice a month47%48%4%1%2,562
Several times a year48%48%3%1%1,834
Seldom/never47%46%4%2%6,251
Don't know35%45%8%12%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week31%65%4%11,060
Once or twice a month47%49%3%2,562
Several times a year52%43%5%1,834
Seldom/never58%38%5%6,251
Don't know34%47%19%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%55%5%4%11,060
Once or twice a month58%34%4%3%2,562
Several times a year61%31%4%4%1,834
Seldom/never69%23%4%4%6,251
Don't know36%46%9%9%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week27%66%8%11,060
Once or twice a month47%44%9%2,562
Several times a year51%41%8%1,834
Seldom/never59%32%9%6,251
Don't know34%49%17%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureStricter 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%11,060
Once or twice a month43%52%3%2%2,562
Several times a year41%55%2%2%1,834
Seldom/never39%56%2%3%6,251
Don't know35%44%7%14%197
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say humans…

Frequency of reading scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week9%25%2%57%6%11,060
Once or twice a month16%34%3%42%5%2,562
Several times a year21%37%4%35%3%1,834
Seldom/never27%33%5%30%5%6,251
Don't know8%29%9%39%14%197
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