Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201463%11%6%19%1%9,811
200759%11%7%22%1%11,149
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by religious group

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic41%13%10%35%1%1,545
Evangelical Protestant75%10%5%10%1%4,757
Historically Black Protestant68%11%6%13%1%1,094
Jehovah's Witness92%1%5%1%1%107
Mainline Protestant53%14%7%24%1%1,266
Mormon83%8%< 1%7%2%210
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")37%14%5%43%1%546
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week13%33%31%23%6,250
Once or twice a month19%37%27%18%1,035
Several times a year21%35%27%16%570
Seldom/never17%35%31%18%1,651
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week7%10%28%36%16%2%6,250
Once or twice a month13%13%30%31%11%2%1,035
Several times a year15%11%31%31%12%1%570
Seldom/never10%13%28%35%11%2%1,651
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week40%60%6,408
Once or twice a month47%53%1,055
Several times a year52%48%576
Seldom/never50%50%1,674
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week57%21%2%16%4%6,314
Once or twice a month54%20%3%20%3%1,046
Several times a year53%19%3%22%3%572
Seldom/never57%15%3%22%3%1,663
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week16%7%77%6,319
Once or twice a month20%7%72%1,033
Several times a year19%11%70%565
Seldom/never21%8%71%1,633
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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 week45%22%23%10%5,451
Once or twice a month47%21%21%12%912
Several times a year42%24%24%11%513
Seldom/never52%22%17%10%1,395
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week51%31%12%6%6,364
Once or twice a month56%30%10%4%1,053
Several times a year60%27%9%4%573
Seldom/never69%23%6%2%1,657
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week55%4%15%10%17%6,378
Once or twice a month48%7%17%7%22%1,052
Several times a year48%7%12%8%24%576
Seldom/never43%8%16%8%26%1,667
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.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week30%70%6,382
Once or twice a month32%68%1,052
Several times a year31%69%576
Seldom/never30%70%1,670
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say they…

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieve 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 week92%6%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%6,408
Once or twice a month86%12%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,055
Several times a year87%11%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%576
Seldom/never76%19%3%1%1%< 1%1,674
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 adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week94%5%< 1%1%< 1%6,408
Once or twice a month81%15%2%1%1%1,055
Several times a year75%22%2%1%< 1%576
Seldom/never61%31%6%2%< 1%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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 week77%17%6%< 1%6,408
Once or twice a month41%48%10%< 1%1,055
Several times a year32%52%15%< 1%576
Seldom/never26%39%35%< 1%1,674
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 say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week91%7%1%1%< 1%6,408
Once or twice a month76%18%3%2%1%1,055
Several times a year62%23%8%5%1%576
Seldom/never52%22%8%18%1%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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 week64%13%7%15%1%6,408
Once or twice a month24%27%14%34%< 1%1,055
Several times a year14%11%32%43%< 1%576
Seldom/never11%5%7%76%< 1%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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 week65%6%2%25%2%6,408
Once or twice a month41%14%3%39%2%1,055
Several times a year26%13%12%48%1%576
Seldom/never29%6%3%60%2%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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 week86%8%2%3%1%6,408
Once or twice a month67%18%7%7%1%1,055
Several times a year55%19%18%7%1%576
Seldom/never51%14%12%22%1%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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 week54%14%8%22%2%6,408
Once or twice a month36%20%12%29%2%1,055
Several times a year33%17%22%28%1%576
Seldom/never31%11%15%41%2%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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 week71%3%21%3%2%6,408
Once or twice a month52%6%35%6%2%1,055
Several times a year40%5%45%8%1%576
Seldom/never35%6%49%8%2%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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 week51%46%1%1%6,408
Once or twice a month40%58%1%2%1,055
Several times a year34%65%< 1%1%576
Seldom/never31%65%1%2%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week90%5%5%6,408
Once or twice a month92%4%3%1,055
Several times a year94%4%2%576
Seldom/never93%4%3%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week84%10%6%6,408
Once or twice a month81%13%6%1,055
Several times a year86%10%4%576
Seldom/never76%16%7%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week47%18%35%6,408
Once or twice a month43%16%41%1,055
Several times a year38%19%43%576
Seldom/never37%22%41%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%23%13%7%6,408
Once or twice a month49%28%17%6%1,055
Several times a year48%29%17%6%576
Seldom/never41%29%21%10%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%41%2%3%6,408
Once or twice a month45%49%2%4%1,055
Several times a year44%52%2%2%576
Seldom/never38%57%2%3%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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 week50%43%4%2%6,408
Once or twice a month48%47%3%2%1,055
Several times a year49%47%3%1%576
Seldom/never49%46%3%2%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week26%70%4%6,408
Once or twice a month37%59%4%1,055
Several times a year41%55%4%576
Seldom/never43%52%5%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week29%63%4%4%6,408
Once or twice a month46%45%4%5%1,055
Several times a year45%48%4%4%576
Seldom/never54%37%4%4%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week19%73%7%6,408
Once or twice a month33%58%10%1,055
Several times a year34%57%9%576
Seldom/never42%49%9%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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 week49%44%3%4%6,408
Once or twice a month47%47%3%3%1,055
Several times a year48%49%1%2%576
Seldom/never47%47%2%5%1,674
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 and should be taken literally by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally 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%19%2%64%5%6,408
Once or twice a month13%27%2%53%5%1,055
Several times a year19%29%3%47%2%576
Seldom/never18%26%3%46%6%1,674
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