Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%21%6%9%< 1%9,542
200762%22%6%9%1%9,841
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Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

Frequency of prayer among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by religious group

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic63%22%6%9%< 1%2,774
Evangelical Protestant70%20%5%5%< 1%2,469
Historically Black Protestant79%14%5%2%1%466
Jehovah's Witness93%5%1%< 1%< 1%102
Jewish48%24%10%18%1%184
Mainline Protestant57%26%7%9%1%2,158
Mormon88%7%2%3%< 1%360
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")37%22%11%29%< 1%713
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Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily22%34%26%18%6,122
Weekly28%33%24%15%1,888
Monthly26%39%22%14%540
Seldom/never31%32%22%14%775
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily14%13%28%31%12%1%6,122
Weekly19%15%26%30%10%< 1%1,888
Monthly17%18%29%26%9%< 1%540
Seldom/never23%15%26%28%8%1%775
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Gender composition among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily41%59%6,241
Weekly50%50%1,912
Monthly58%42%544
Seldom/never65%35%789
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily69%12%2%13%4%6,169
Weekly74%8%3%12%3%1,896
Monthly72%7%5%14%2%540
Seldom/never73%5%3%16%3%784
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Immigrant status among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily12%10%78%6,184
Weekly11%10%79%1,897
Monthly15%11%74%538
Seldom/never13%12%75%773
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Income distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily30%21%30%20%5,488
Weekly28%21%31%21%1,719
Monthly29%16%29%25%485
Seldom/never34%25%23%18%687
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Educational distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who have completed…

Frequency of prayerHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least daily34%35%19%12%6,223
Weekly39%33%18%10%1,907
Monthly45%32%14%9%541
Seldom/never53%28%13%6%785
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily53%5%12%7%23%6,222
Weekly49%6%11%5%29%1,909
Monthly49%9%12%5%26%544
Seldom/never41%7%12%4%35%785
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily33%67%6,219
Weekly30%70%1,906
Monthly32%68%541
Seldom/never24%76%787
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they…

Frequency of prayerBelieve 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 daily86%12%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6,241
Weekly69%29%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,912
Monthly52%40%6%1%< 1%< 1%544
Seldom/never40%44%9%< 1%5%2%789
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily78%19%2%1%< 1%6,241
Weekly45%50%5%1%< 1%1,912
Monthly22%60%15%3%< 1%544
Seldom/never13%53%26%7%1%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who attend religious services…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily54%34%12%< 1%6,241
Weekly29%52%19%< 1%1,912
Monthly10%63%26%< 1%544
Seldom/never9%39%52%< 1%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily34%13%12%40%< 1%6,241
Weekly12%10%13%65%< 1%1,912
Monthly4%8%11%77%< 1%544
Seldom/never2%3%4%90%< 1%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily50%8%4%37%1%6,241
Weekly23%11%5%60%< 1%1,912
Monthly13%12%8%66%1%544
Seldom/never11%6%4%78%< 1%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily72%15%7%6%1%6,241
Weekly47%25%16%12%1%1,912
Monthly32%25%20%22%1%544
Seldom/never23%16%18%42%1%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily48%17%12%21%1%6,241
Weekly35%20%17%28%1%1,912
Monthly27%19%20%33%1%544
Seldom/never27%14%16%42%1%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%8%37%4%3%6,241
Weekly25%11%55%7%2%1,912
Monthly15%12%64%7%1%544
Seldom/never10%11%66%12%1%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say…

Frequency of prayerThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily40%58%1%1%6,241
Weekly32%67%1%1%1,912
Monthly29%70%< 1%< 1%544
Seldom/never27%72%1%< 1%789
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%14%9%24%< 1%6,241
Weekly16%17%17%50%< 1%1,912
Monthly5%12%17%66%< 1%544
Seldom/never4%6%7%84%< 1%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily90%6%5%6,241
Weekly92%5%3%1,912
Monthly90%6%3%544
Seldom/never78%16%7%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily72%21%7%6,241
Weekly71%23%6%1,912
Monthly68%27%5%544
Seldom/never61%33%6%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily47%15%38%6,241
Weekly47%14%39%1,912
Monthly44%18%38%544
Seldom/never39%23%38%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily44%36%16%5%6,241
Weekly37%42%17%4%1,912
Monthly30%46%20%5%544
Seldom/never29%41%25%5%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily58%37%2%3%6,241
Weekly61%35%2%2%1,912
Monthly58%39%2%1%544
Seldom/never53%44%1%3%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of prayerDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily49%47%4%1%6,241
Weekly53%44%2%1%1,912
Monthly54%41%3%2%544
Seldom/never50%46%3%2%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily43%54%3%6,241
Weekly56%42%2%1,912
Monthly57%40%2%544
Seldom/never60%38%3%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily57%36%4%3%6,241
Weekly72%22%4%2%1,912
Monthly73%21%4%2%544
Seldom/never75%19%4%2%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily46%47%8%6,241
Weekly61%32%7%1,912
Monthly60%33%7%544
Seldom/never70%25%5%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say…

Frequency of prayerStricter 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 daily40%56%2%2%6,241
Weekly39%58%1%1%1,912
Monthly39%58%1%1%544
Seldom/never43%55%1%1%789
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by frequency of prayer

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally who say humans…

Frequency of prayerEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least daily15%38%3%41%4%6,241
Weekly25%41%3%29%2%1,912
Monthly31%35%3%29%2%544
Seldom/never41%30%4%23%2%789
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.