Religious tradition among adults who read scripture several times a year
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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%
26%
21%
1%
6%
< 1%
2%
21%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
< 1%
16%
< 1%
2,894
2007
1%
29%
23%
1%
5%
< 1%
2%
23%
1%
1%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
12%
1%
2,904
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 several times a year by religious group
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Catholic
20%
34%
26%
20%
742
Evangelical Protestant
18%
39%
29%
14%
555
Historically Black Protestant
28%
39%
24%
8%
146
Mainline Protestant
16%
35%
28%
21%
684
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
36%
35%
21%
7%
437
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Catholic
14%
11%
29%
31%
13%
1%
742
Evangelical Protestant
9%
16%
32%
33%
9%
< 1%
555
Historically Black Protestant
22%
14%
32%
27%
6%
< 1%
146
Mainline Protestant
11%
11%
29%
34%
13%
1%
684
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
22%
23%
27%
23%
5%
< 1%
437
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Gender composition among adults who read scripture several times a year by religious group
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Men
Women
Sample size
Catholic
47%
53%
755
Evangelical Protestant
52%
48%
561
Historically Black Protestant
46%
54%
148
Mainline Protestant
46%
54%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
59%
41%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Catholic
60%
2%
3%
31%
3%
742
Evangelical Protestant
76%
6%
2%
11%
6%
558
Historically Black Protestant
2%
94%
< 1%
4%
< 1%
148
Mainline Protestant
87%
2%
2%
6%
2%
691
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
57%
9%
7%
19%
7%
434
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Immigrant status among adults who read scripture several times a year by religious group
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Religious tradition
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Catholic
26%
13%
61%
751
Evangelical Protestant
7%
8%
85%
551
Historically Black Protestant
4%
6%
90%
145
Mainline Protestant
7%
7%
86%
696
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
17%
13%
71%
429
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
32%
20%
29%
19%
656
Evangelical Protestant
34%
22%
29%
16%
510
Historically Black Protestant
44%
25%
21%
10%
137
Mainline Protestant
26%
16%
30%
28%
616
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
36%
23%
22%
19%
406
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Catholic
45%
27%
17%
12%
752
Evangelical Protestant
43%
39%
13%
6%
557
Historically Black Protestant
53%
30%
8%
9%
148
Mainline Protestant
28%
35%
20%
17%
696
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
38%
31%
20%
11%
439
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 several times a year by religious group
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Catholic
54%
7%
10%
6%
23%
751
Evangelical Protestant
48%
5%
18%
7%
21%
561
Historically Black Protestant
32%
8%
10%
4%
46%
148
Mainline Protestant
55%
7%
13%
7%
18%
699
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
36%
11%
12%
3%
38%
439
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Catholic
32%
68%
755
Evangelical Protestant
31%
69%
561
Historically Black Protestant
25%
75%
148
Mainline Protestant
30%
70%
700
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
24%
76%
439
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
69%
26%
3%
1%
1%
< 1%
755
Evangelical Protestant
79%
18%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
561
Historically Black Protestant
83%
16%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
148
Mainline Protestant
69%
26%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
32%
27%
10%
1%
24%
6%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
60%
36%
3%
1%
1%
755
Evangelical Protestant
60%
36%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
561
Historically Black Protestant
74%
23%
1%
2%
< 1%
148
Mainline Protestant
48%
45%
5%
1%
1%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
18%
34%
25%
22%
1%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who attend religious services…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
38%
51%
10%
< 1%
755
Evangelical Protestant
22%
61%
16%
< 1%
561
Historically Black Protestant
26%
60%
14%
1%
148
Mainline Protestant
19%
62%
19%
< 1%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
3%
43%
54%
< 1%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
61%
26%
8%
5%
< 1%
755
Evangelical Protestant
58%
27%
9%
5%
1%
561
Historically Black Protestant
60%
20%
10%
8%
2%
148
Mainline Protestant
47%
35%
9%
7%
1%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
23%
18%
12%
46%
1%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
8%
9%
29%
54%
1%
755
Evangelical Protestant
9%
10%
24%
57%
1%
561
Historically Black Protestant
15%
13%
27%
45%
< 1%
148
Mainline Protestant
6%
9%
22%
62%
1%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
4%
4%
16%
77%
< 1%
442
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Frequency of meditation among adults who read scripture several times a year by religious 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
32%
13%
14%
40%
1%
755
Evangelical Protestant
26%
10%
9%
53%
1%
561
Historically Black Protestant
22%
8%
16%
54%
< 1%
148
Mainline Protestant
29%
10%
13%
46%
2%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
37%
15%
10%
36%
2%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
58%
19%
16%
7%
1%
755
Evangelical Protestant
52%
20%
17%
10%
1%
561
Historically Black Protestant
58%
16%
18%
8%
1%
148
Mainline Protestant
51%
22%
17%
8%
< 1%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
43%
18%
17%
21%
2%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
41%
16%
22%
20%
< 1%
755
Evangelical Protestant
36%
20%
20%
25%
< 1%
561
Historically Black Protestant
35%
11%
19%
32%
3%
148
Mainline Protestant
39%
19%
19%
21%
1%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
57%
16%
14%
13%
1%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
27%
11%
50%
11%
2%
755
Evangelical Protestant
37%
8%
47%
5%
3%
561
Historically Black Protestant
33%
8%
51%
6%
1%
148
Mainline Protestant
23%
12%
56%
7%
3%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
6%
23%
52%
17%
2%
442
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who read scripture several times a year by religious group
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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
31%
66%
2%
1%
755
Evangelical Protestant
36%
62%
1%
1%
561
Historically Black Protestant
29%
71%
< 1%
< 1%
148
Mainline Protestant
29%
69%
1%
1%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
18%
82%
1%
< 1%
442
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Interpreting scripture among adults who read scripture several times a year 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
25%
41%
3%
23%
8%
755
Evangelical Protestant
36%
42%
3%
13%
6%
561
Historically Black Protestant
50%
28%
1%
17%
5%
148
Mainline Protestant
14%
42%
2%
31%
10%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
9%
16%
1%
69%
6%
442
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Belief in Heaven among adults who read scripture several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Catholic
88%
7%
4%
755
Evangelical Protestant
91%
4%
5%
561
Historically Black Protestant
94%
6%
1%
148
Mainline Protestant
80%
14%
6%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
39%
49%
11%
442
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Belief in Hell among adults who read scripture several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Catholic
70%
24%
6%
755
Evangelical Protestant
82%
12%
6%
561
Historically Black Protestant
83%
13%
4%
148
Mainline Protestant
58%
32%
10%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
29%
61%
10%
442
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Party affiliation among adults who read scripture several times a year by religious group
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Catholic
40%
17%
43%
755
Evangelical Protestant
48%
15%
37%
561
Historically Black Protestant
8%
12%
80%
148
Mainline Protestant
41%
15%
44%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
23%
22%
55%
442
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Political ideology among adults who read scripture several times a year by religious group
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
34%
42%
20%
4%
755
Evangelical Protestant
44%
33%
16%
7%
561
Historically Black Protestant
35%
31%
28%
6%
148
Mainline Protestant
35%
36%
24%
4%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
20%
36%
40%
4%
442
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among adults who read scripture several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
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Sample size
Catholic
49%
46%
2%
2%
755
Evangelical Protestant
60%
33%
3%
3%
561
Historically Black Protestant
22%
71%
2%
5%
148
Mainline Protestant
59%
34%
3%
4%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
50%
44%
4%
2%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say government aid to the poor…
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Religious tradition
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
46%
49%
3%
2%
755
Evangelical Protestant
54%
42%
3%
< 1%
561
Historically Black Protestant
25%
72%
2%
1%
148
Mainline Protestant
50%
45%
4%
1%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
33%
63%
3%
1%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say abortion should be…
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Religious tradition
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
51%
43%
6%
755
Evangelical Protestant
45%
51%
4%
561
Historically Black Protestant
60%
38%
2%
148
Mainline Protestant
67%
29%
4%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
72%
24%
4%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say homosexuality…
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Religious tradition
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
72%
22%
2%
4%
755
Evangelical Protestant
50%
41%
6%
3%
561
Historically Black Protestant
58%
32%
5%
5%
148
Mainline Protestant
73%
20%
5%
3%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
82%
13%
3%
2%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
55%
36%
9%
755
Evangelical Protestant
39%
51%
10%
561
Historically Black Protestant
62%
30%
8%
148
Mainline Protestant
66%
28%
7%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
77%
17%
5%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
38%
58%
2%
2%
755
Evangelical Protestant
46%
49%
2%
2%
561
Historically Black Protestant
35%
62%
1%
3%
148
Mainline Protestant
38%
58%
2%
2%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
27%
68%
3%
3%
442
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 several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
28%
37%
3%
29%
3%
755
Evangelical Protestant
19%
32%
3%
43%
3%
561
Historically Black Protestant
18%
46%
2%
33%
1%
148
Mainline Protestant
29%
35%
6%
26%
4%
703
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
57%
17%
8%
15%
3%
442
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.