Age distribution among non-parents who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
17%
18%
35%
30%
8,981
2007
15%
19%
34%
31%
8,764
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
12%
7%
16%
42%
20%
2%
8,981
2007
< 1%
13%
11%
38%
29%
9%
8,764
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
43%
57%
9,202
2007
41%
59%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
62%
18%
2%
14%
4%
9,040
2007
68%
17%
2%
10%
4%
8,872
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
12%
8%
79%
9,076
2007
9%
7%
84%
8,922
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
42%
21%
24%
12%
7,737
2007
42%
22%
25%
12%
7,193
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
46%
32%
13%
9%
9,150
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 who read scripture at least once a week
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
46%
4%
15%
12%
24%
9,150
2007
47%
3%
13%
16%
21%
8,925
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 God among non-parents who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
2014
89%
8%
1%
1%
1%
1%
9,202
2007
92%
6%
1%
< 1%
1%
1%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
87%
9%
1%
1%
1%
9,202
2007
89%
9%
1%
1%
1%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
70%
21%
9%
1%
9,202
2007
73%
19%
8%
1%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
88%
8%
1%
2%
1%
9,202
2007
89%
8%
1%
2%
1%
8,983
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 non-parents who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
56%
13%
8%
22%
1%
9,202
2007
53%
13%
8%
26%
1%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
66%
6%
2%
24%
2%
9,202
2007
67%
5%
2%
23%
3%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
85%
8%
3%
3%
1%
9,202
2007
79%
9%
5%
4%
3%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
57%
14%
8%
19%
2%
9,202
2007
51%
12%
9%
22%
5%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
62%
6%
26%
3%
3%
9,202
2007
54%
5%
34%
3%
4%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
46%
51%
2%
1%
9,202
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
27%
4%
8%
6%
9,202
2007
56%
25%
5%
7%
7%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
87%
7%
6%
9,202
2007
85%
7%
8%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
75%
17%
8%
9,202
2007
75%
15%
10%
8,983
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.
Party affiliation among non-parents who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
45%
17%
38%
9,202
2007
41%
17%
42%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
28%
15%
7%
9,202
2007
49%
30%
13%
8%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
38%
3%
4%
9,202
2007
45%
42%
5%
8%
8,983
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 who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
45%
4%
3%
9,202
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Views about abortion among non-parents who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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2014
33%
62%
5%
9,202
2007
33%
60%
7%
8,983
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Views about homosexuality among non-parents who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
39%
52%
5%
4%
9,202
2007
29%
60%
5%
6%
8,983
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Views about same-sex marriage among non-parents who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
29%
63%
8%
9,202
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Views about environmental regulation among non-parents who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
49%
3%
4%
9,202
2007
34%
54%
4%
8%
8,983
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Views about human evolution among non-parents who read scripture at least once a week
% of non-parents who read scripture at least once a week who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
2014
12%
25%
3%
54%
6%
9,202
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