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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
26%
31%
34%
645
Once or twice a month
7%
28%
31%
34%
236
Several times a year
8%
33%
33%
26%
186
Seldom/never
11%
30%
27%
32%
642
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
5%
7%
22%
37%
26%
2%
645
Once or twice a month
5%
4%
25%
38%
24%
3%
236
Several times a year
5%
8%
28%
40%
17%
2%
186
Seldom/never
7%
10%
24%
36%
20%
2%
642
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
69%
653
Once or twice a month
49%
51%
241
Several times a year
46%
54%
190
Seldom/never
55%
45%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
91%
2%
1%
3%
2%
650
Once or twice a month
97%
1%
< 1%
1%
1%
239
Several times a year
92%
< 1%
4%
2%
1%
189
Seldom/never
96%
< 1%
1%
1%
2%
645
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
5%
3%
92%
652
Once or twice a month
1%
3%
96%
238
Several times a year
7%
9%
84%
189
Seldom/never
3%
4%
93%
645
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who have a household income of…
Chart
Table
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
29%
23%
31%
17%
557
Once or twice a month
20%
20%
30%
30%
213
Several times a year
25%
16%
27%
32%
166
Seldom/never
20%
20%
31%
29%
569
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
31%
21%
14%
651
Once or twice a month
34%
28%
23%
15%
240
Several times a year
22%
42%
22%
14%
188
Seldom/never
37%
28%
21%
14%
646
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
4%
12%
15%
10%
650
Once or twice a month
63%
2%
12%
10%
12%
239
Several times a year
59%
5%
13%
11%
11%
190
Seldom/never
61%
6%
13%
9%
11%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
22%
78%
652
Once or twice a month
27%
73%
240
Several times a year
27%
73%
190
Seldom/never
24%
76%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
Chart
Table
Share
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
88%
10%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
653
Once or twice a month
73%
22%
1%
1%
1%
2%
241
Several times a year
70%
25%
2%
< 1%
1%
2%
190
Seldom/never
48%
38%
9%
2%
2%
2%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
Chart
Table
Share
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
89%
10%
< 1%
1%
1%
653
Once or twice a month
65%
32%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
241
Several times a year
47%
50%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
190
Seldom/never
31%
49%
16%
4%
1%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who attend religious services…
Chart
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
74%
17%
8%
< 1%
653
Once or twice a month
41%
51%
7%
< 1%
241
Several times a year
27%
60%
12%
< 1%
190
Seldom/never
15%
50%
34%
< 1%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
89%
9%
< 1%
1%
1%
653
Once or twice a month
63%
26%
4%
4%
2%
241
Several times a year
50%
34%
9%
6%
1%
190
Seldom/never
34%
26%
13%
26%
1%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who attend prayer group…
Chart
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
50%
14%
9%
26%
< 1%
653
Once or twice a month
19%
19%
18%
44%
< 1%
241
Several times a year
7%
9%
28%
56%
< 1%
190
Seldom/never
4%
4%
6%
86%
< 1%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who meditate…
Chart
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
61%
8%
2%
27%
2%
653
Once or twice a month
40%
16%
4%
39%
2%
241
Several times a year
27%
10%
12%
48%
2%
190
Seldom/never
21%
10%
6%
62%
1%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Chart
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
83%
9%
3%
3%
2%
653
Once or twice a month
59%
22%
11%
6%
2%
241
Several times a year
52%
26%
16%
6%
< 1%
190
Seldom/never
40%
22%
16%
20%
2%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Chart
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
50%
15%
13%
21%
1%
653
Once or twice a month
49%
17%
15%
18%
< 1%
241
Several times a year
38%
16%
22%
22%
1%
190
Seldom/never
29%
16%
19%
35%
1%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
6%
31%
3%
2%
653
Once or twice a month
34%
10%
44%
8%
4%
241
Several times a year
24%
9%
58%
7%
2%
190
Seldom/never
17%
10%
64%
6%
2%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say…
Chart
Table
Share
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
40%
58%
2%
1%
653
Once or twice a month
37%
62%
< 1%
2%
241
Several times a year
34%
66%
< 1%
< 1%
190
Seldom/never
32%
66%
1%
1%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
Chart
Table
Share
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
43%
37%
4%
9%
8%
653
Once or twice a month
26%
45%
4%
14%
12%
241
Several times a year
13%
48%
1%
27%
10%
190
Seldom/never
14%
41%
2%
36%
7%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
90%
5%
5%
653
Once or twice a month
88%
6%
6%
241
Several times a year
87%
9%
4%
190
Seldom/never
79%
13%
9%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
74%
17%
9%
653
Once or twice a month
66%
23%
11%
241
Several times a year
62%
27%
11%
190
Seldom/never
52%
38%
11%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
14%
34%
653
Once or twice a month
63%
5%
32%
241
Several times a year
47%
12%
41%
190
Seldom/never
54%
10%
36%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
36%
11%
2%
653
Once or twice a month
52%
37%
10%
1%
241
Several times a year
38%
41%
17%
4%
190
Seldom/never
38%
40%
18%
4%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
27%
3%
3%
653
Once or twice a month
70%
25%
3%
3%
241
Several times a year
64%
31%
3%
3%
190
Seldom/never
66%
27%
2%
5%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
Chart
Table
Share
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
52%
44%
3%
1%
653
Once or twice a month
59%
36%
3%
2%
241
Several times a year
59%
38%
1%
1%
190
Seldom/never
52%
43%
3%
3%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
49%
4%
653
Once or twice a month
54%
42%
4%
241
Several times a year
65%
31%
4%
190
Seldom/never
69%
27%
3%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
50%
41%
5%
4%
653
Once or twice a month
57%
36%
3%
3%
241
Several times a year
72%
24%
2%
3%
190
Seldom/never
69%
24%
5%
2%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
52%
9%
653
Once or twice a month
49%
41%
10%
241
Several times a year
59%
36%
5%
190
Seldom/never
55%
37%
8%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say…
Chart
Table
Share
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
41%
54%
2%
3%
653
Once or twice a month
47%
48%
3%
2%
241
Several times a year
44%
54%
2%
< 1%
190
Seldom/never
42%
54%
2%
3%
648
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say humans…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
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
11%
35%
4%
44%
6%
653
Once or twice a month
20%
37%
5%
34%
4%
241
Several times a year
25%
39%
5%
29%
3%
190
Seldom/never
36%
28%
5%
25%
6%
648
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.