Religious tradition among adults who read scripture once or twice a month
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
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Buddhist
Catholic
Evangelical Protestant
Hindu
Historically Black Protestant
Jehovah's Witness
Jewish
Mainline Protestant
Mormon
Muslim
Orthodox Christian
Other Christian
Other Faiths
Other World Religions
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
Don't know
Sample size
2014
1%
23%
29%
1%
8%
< 1%
1%
19%
1%
1%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
13%
< 1%
3,457
2007
1%
25%
28%
< 1%
9%
< 1%
1%
22%
1%
1%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
9%
< 1%
3,543
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Catholic
18%
37%
30%
14%
768
Evangelical Protestant
25%
34%
24%
17%
964
Historically Black Protestant
29%
38%
20%
13%
245
Mainline Protestant
20%
29%
28%
23%
772
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
42%
39%
14%
5%
358
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Catholic
14%
11%
31%
34%
9%
1%
768
Evangelical Protestant
18%
14%
27%
30%
11%
< 1%
964
Historically Black Protestant
16%
18%
33%
23%
8%
2%
245
Mainline Protestant
13%
10%
26%
34%
14%
3%
772
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
27%
22%
32%
16%
3%
< 1%
358
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Catholic
43%
57%
782
Evangelical Protestant
50%
50%
979
Historically Black Protestant
42%
58%
249
Mainline Protestant
47%
53%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
56%
44%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Catholic
48%
4%
4%
43%
2%
773
Evangelical Protestant
75%
8%
1%
11%
5%
971
Historically Black Protestant
1%
93%
< 1%
6%
1%
249
Mainline Protestant
85%
5%
2%
5%
4%
783
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
53%
17%
6%
19%
5%
353
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Catholic
35%
15%
49%
772
Evangelical Protestant
9%
7%
84%
969
Historically Black Protestant
8%
5%
88%
244
Mainline Protestant
5%
7%
87%
782
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
15%
15%
70%
357
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Catholic
42%
20%
20%
17%
691
Evangelical Protestant
34%
22%
29%
15%
870
Historically Black Protestant
49%
22%
18%
11%
223
Mainline Protestant
28%
20%
29%
23%
686
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
45%
20%
24%
11%
322
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Catholic
49%
28%
15%
8%
781
Evangelical Protestant
41%
38%
13%
8%
978
Historically Black Protestant
51%
33%
11%
6%
248
Mainline Protestant
36%
30%
19%
15%
788
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
50%
31%
13%
5%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Catholic
49%
11%
13%
6%
22%
781
Evangelical Protestant
48%
6%
15%
7%
23%
977
Historically Black Protestant
31%
3%
16%
6%
43%
248
Mainline Protestant
52%
4%
13%
7%
23%
787
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
32%
15%
12%
1%
40%
359
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Catholic
34%
66%
777
Evangelical Protestant
31%
69%
977
Historically Black Protestant
34%
66%
249
Mainline Protestant
27%
73%
787
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
28%
72%
362
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Catholic
73%
22%
3%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
782
Evangelical Protestant
85%
13%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
979
Historically Black Protestant
86%
10%
1%
1%
1%
1%
249
Mainline Protestant
72%
24%
2%
< 1%
1%
1%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
47%
26%
9%
< 1%
14%
4%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
72%
25%
1%
1%
< 1%
782
Evangelical Protestant
71%
25%
2%
1%
1%
979
Historically Black Protestant
87%
13%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
249
Mainline Protestant
61%
34%
4%
1%
< 1%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
30%
34%
19%
16%
1%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
46%
44%
9%
1%
782
Evangelical Protestant
39%
49%
12%
< 1%
979
Historically Black Protestant
35%
54%
10%
1%
249
Mainline Protestant
34%
53%
12%
< 1%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
7%
49%
43%
1%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
72%
20%
4%
3%
1%
782
Evangelical Protestant
70%
23%
4%
1%
1%
979
Historically Black Protestant
72%
20%
6%
2%
< 1%
249
Mainline Protestant
62%
27%
4%
5%
1%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
42%
20%
9%
29%
< 1%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
18%
23%
15%
43%
1%
782
Evangelical Protestant
19%
25%
16%
40%
< 1%
979
Historically Black Protestant
20%
26%
11%
42%
< 1%
249
Mainline Protestant
17%
19%
16%
48%
< 1%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
7%
16%
11%
66%
< 1%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
44%
17%
3%
34%
1%
782
Evangelical Protestant
35%
14%
5%
45%
2%
979
Historically Black Protestant
39%
16%
3%
40%
2%
249
Mainline Protestant
36%
15%
3%
45%
2%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
33%
13%
3%
50%
1%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
64%
22%
8%
5%
1%
782
Evangelical Protestant
63%
20%
9%
7%
1%
979
Historically Black Protestant
59%
22%
12%
6%
1%
249
Mainline Protestant
57%
24%
10%
8%
2%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
50%
20%
11%
17%
2%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
45%
20%
13%
21%
1%
782
Evangelical Protestant
40%
21%
14%
25%
1%
979
Historically Black Protestant
33%
24%
17%
24%
2%
249
Mainline Protestant
48%
18%
14%
18%
1%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
51%
16%
6%
26%
1%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
34%
10%
44%
10%
2%
782
Evangelical Protestant
51%
8%
35%
3%
3%
979
Historically Black Protestant
33%
8%
49%
6%
4%
249
Mainline Protestant
32%
12%
47%
6%
3%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
11%
20%
56%
11%
2%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
34%
65%
1%
1%
782
Evangelical Protestant
40%
58%
1%
1%
979
Historically Black Protestant
25%
73%
1%
1%
249
Mainline Protestant
32%
66%
2%
1%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
24%
73%
1%
2%
362
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Catholic
29%
40%
3%
19%
8%
782
Evangelical Protestant
44%
38%
2%
10%
5%
979
Historically Black Protestant
49%
31%
1%
11%
9%
249
Mainline Protestant
25%
41%
4%
19%
10%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
23%
25%
1%
44%
8%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Catholic
89%
7%
5%
782
Evangelical Protestant
91%
5%
4%
979
Historically Black Protestant
94%
3%
4%
249
Mainline Protestant
84%
9%
7%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
61%
32%
7%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Catholic
71%
22%
7%
782
Evangelical Protestant
81%
12%
6%
979
Historically Black Protestant
78%
14%
8%
249
Mainline Protestant
62%
26%
13%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
45%
52%
4%
362
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Catholic
39%
18%
44%
782
Evangelical Protestant
51%
15%
33%
979
Historically Black Protestant
14%
7%
79%
249
Mainline Protestant
47%
13%
40%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
21%
26%
54%
362
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Political ideology among adults who read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
40%
35%
20%
5%
782
Evangelical Protestant
49%
32%
14%
5%
979
Historically Black Protestant
28%
39%
29%
4%
249
Mainline Protestant
40%
39%
18%
4%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
21%
39%
34%
6%
362
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Views about size of government among adults who read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
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Sample size
Catholic
44%
50%
3%
2%
782
Evangelical Protestant
62%
33%
1%
3%
979
Historically Black Protestant
25%
68%
3%
4%
249
Mainline Protestant
59%
33%
4%
3%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
38%
52%
3%
7%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
44%
51%
3%
2%
782
Evangelical Protestant
52%
43%
4%
1%
979
Historically Black Protestant
30%
65%
5%
1%
249
Mainline Protestant
48%
47%
3%
2%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
32%
63%
3%
2%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
39%
58%
3%
782
Evangelical Protestant
43%
53%
3%
979
Historically Black Protestant
66%
30%
4%
249
Mainline Protestant
57%
39%
4%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
59%
36%
5%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
69%
22%
4%
5%
782
Evangelical Protestant
49%
42%
5%
4%
979
Historically Black Protestant
64%
32%
3%
2%
249
Mainline Protestant
67%
27%
4%
3%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
76%
18%
3%
2%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
55%
34%
11%
782
Evangelical Protestant
38%
53%
9%
979
Historically Black Protestant
46%
46%
8%
249
Mainline Protestant
57%
35%
8%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
69%
24%
7%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
41%
53%
3%
4%
782
Evangelical Protestant
48%
48%
2%
2%
979
Historically Black Protestant
34%
61%
2%
3%
249
Mainline Protestant
38%
57%
2%
2%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
32%
62%
3%
2%
362
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 read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month 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
Catholic
25%
33%
4%
32%
5%
782
Evangelical Protestant
12%
34%
3%
48%
3%
979
Historically Black Protestant
18%
31%
3%
44%
4%
249
Mainline Protestant
24%
36%
6%
29%
5%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
44%
20%
5%
27%
3%
362
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.