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.
Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are ages…
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Frequency of reading scripture
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
44%
24%
7%
413
Once or twice a month
41%
37%
18%
4%
196
Several times a year
27%
35%
30%
8%
177
Seldom/never
31%
38%
23%
9%
1,174
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
22%
33%
26%
5%
< 1%
413
Once or twice a month
28%
18%
32%
19%
3%
< 1%
196
Several times a year
16%
16%
29%
31%
7%
< 1%
177
Seldom/never
17%
22%
30%
26%
5%
< 1%
1,174
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
52%
426
Once or twice a month
48%
52%
198
Several times a year
51%
49%
178
Seldom/never
53%
47%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
32%
3%
20%
7%
413
Once or twice a month
45%
20%
5%
24%
5%
194
Several times a year
48%
12%
6%
26%
8%
173
Seldom/never
62%
13%
3%
17%
6%
1,170
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
6%
75%
407
Once or twice a month
17%
16%
66%
196
Several times a year
23%
11%
66%
172
Seldom/never
13%
9%
77%
1,177
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of…
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Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
20%
16%
8%
364
Once or twice a month
54%
20%
20%
6%
175
Several times a year
45%
21%
20%
13%
165
Seldom/never
43%
21%
23%
14%
1,051
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have completed…
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Frequency of reading scripture
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
31%
9%
4%
424
Once or twice a month
61%
26%
7%
5%
198
Several times a year
51%
25%
18%
6%
177
Seldom/never
53%
29%
12%
5%
1,191
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
7%
15%
6%
38%
424
Once or twice a month
35%
16%
12%
2%
36%
196
Several times a year
42%
8%
13%
6%
31%
177
Seldom/never
38%
15%
13%
4%
30%
1,189
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
62%
425
Once or twice a month
28%
72%
198
Several times a year
28%
72%
178
Seldom/never
31%
69%
1,190
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they…
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Frequency of reading scripture
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
At least once a week
83%
11%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
426
Once or twice a month
64%
27%
6%
< 1%
1%
1%
198
Several times a year
60%
29%
6%
1%
1%
3%
178
Seldom/never
49%
35%
9%
1%
5%
2%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say religion is…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
74%
26%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
426
Once or twice a month
49%
51%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
198
Several times a year
38%
62%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
178
Seldom/never
25%
75%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend religious services…
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
37%
29%
< 1%
426
Once or twice a month
8%
64%
26%
1%
198
Several times a year
7%
52%
40%
1%
178
Seldom/never
3%
34%
62%
< 1%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who pray…
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Share
Frequency of reading scripture
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
77%
15%
4%
4%
1%
426
Once or twice a month
50%
29%
10%
11%
< 1%
198
Several times a year
41%
27%
15%
17%
1%
178
Seldom/never
33%
21%
11%
34%
1%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who attend prayer group…
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Share
Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
13%
8%
40%
< 1%
426
Once or twice a month
7%
21%
14%
58%
< 1%
198
Several times a year
9%
5%
26%
60%
< 1%
178
Seldom/never
3%
3%
3%
90%
< 1%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who meditate…
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
7%
2%
29%
2%
426
Once or twice a month
29%
13%
3%
54%
1%
198
Several times a year
37%
12%
9%
39%
2%
178
Seldom/never
25%
9%
4%
60%
1%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
74%
10%
5%
8%
3%
426
Once or twice a month
49%
22%
13%
15%
1%
198
Several times a year
44%
17%
21%
17%
1%
178
Seldom/never
42%
16%
11%
30%
1%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
13%
3%
23%
2%
426
Once or twice a month
41%
19%
7%
32%
1%
198
Several times a year
46%
16%
18%
19%
1%
178
Seldom/never
41%
14%
13%
31%
1%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of reading scripture
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
10%
44%
3%
4%
426
Once or twice a month
16%
15%
60%
9%
1%
198
Several times a year
11%
17%
57%
12%
3%
178
Seldom/never
12%
13%
60%
12%
3%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…
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Frequency of reading scripture
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
At least once a week
31%
62%
3%
3%
426
Once or twice a month
28%
69%
1%
2%
198
Several times a year
20%
80%
< 1%
1%
178
Seldom/never
25%
73%
1%
1%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say the holy scripture is…
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Frequency of reading scripture
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
At least once a week
44%
24%
5%
19%
8%
426
Once or twice a month
33%
34%
1%
26%
7%
198
Several times a year
19%
27%
1%
47%
5%
178
Seldom/never
17%
22%
1%
49%
11%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in heaven
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
12%
8%
426
Once or twice a month
78%
19%
3%
198
Several times a year
67%
24%
9%
178
Seldom/never
69%
21%
10%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in hell
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Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
28%
8%
426
Once or twice a month
59%
38%
4%
198
Several times a year
50%
42%
8%
178
Seldom/never
51%
39%
10%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
25%
29%
45%
426
Once or twice a month
27%
25%
48%
198
Several times a year
27%
23%
50%
178
Seldom/never
28%
28%
44%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who are…
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Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
29%
24%
13%
426
Once or twice a month
26%
39%
27%
8%
198
Several times a year
28%
38%
30%
4%
178
Seldom/never
24%
38%
28%
10%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who would rather have…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
51%
2%
4%
426
Once or twice a month
36%
58%
2%
4%
198
Several times a year
50%
44%
3%
2%
178
Seldom/never
47%
47%
3%
3%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
55%
5%
3%
426
Once or twice a month
38%
58%
3%
1%
198
Several times a year
41%
57%
1%
< 1%
178
Seldom/never
45%
48%
4%
2%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
56%
8%
426
Once or twice a month
50%
44%
6%
198
Several times a year
66%
30%
3%
178
Seldom/never
62%
33%
5%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
38%
4%
4%
426
Once or twice a month
71%
23%
4%
2%
198
Several times a year
72%
22%
3%
3%
178
Seldom/never
76%
15%
4%
5%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
49%
10%
426
Once or twice a month
60%
33%
7%
198
Several times a year
62%
29%
9%
178
Seldom/never
68%
23%
9%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say…
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Frequency of reading scripture
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
At least once a week
34%
56%
3%
7%
426
Once or twice a month
40%
55%
2%
3%
198
Several times a year
30%
61%
5%
5%
178
Seldom/never
36%
58%
3%
3%
1,195
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by frequency of reading scripture
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) 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
At least once a week
15%
32%
6%
42%
4%
426
Once or twice a month
32%
25%
4%
36%
4%
198
Several times a year
36%
26%
7%
28%
3%
178
Seldom/never
40%
24%
6%
26%
4%
1,195
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.