Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201430%10%9%50%1%19,928
200731%10%9%49%1%21,855
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.

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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by religious group

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist28%9%10%53%1%205
Catholic24%11%11%54%< 1%3,965
Evangelical Protestant60%12%8%20%1%3,704
Hindu9%7%19%64%1%134
Historically Black Protestant60%14%8%17%1%1,156
Jehovah's Witness88%2%3%5%2%137
Jewish12%8%9%70%1%624
Mainline Protestant29%14%12%46%< 1%3,444
Mormon69%8%5%18%< 1%263
Muslim41%13%11%32%2%155
Orthodox Christian26%18%10%46%< 1%110
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%5%6%81%< 1%5,281
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week19%35%27%18%5,778
Once or twice a month28%36%23%13%1,869
Several times a year24%38%26%13%1,669
Seldom/never27%35%23%14%10,123
Don't know19%25%28%28%106
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week12%13%29%32%12%1%5,778
Once or twice a month18%16%30%27%8%1%1,869
Several times a year16%15%31%30%8%< 1%1,669
Seldom/never17%18%28%28%8%1%10,123
Don't know10%17%17%34%18%4%106
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week38%62%5,920
Once or twice a month46%54%1,896
Several times a year47%53%1,693
Seldom/never50%50%10,291
Don't know48%52%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week54%21%3%18%5%5,833
Once or twice a month58%18%3%18%3%1,877
Several times a year65%11%5%15%4%1,670
Seldom/never72%6%5%13%4%10,196
Don't know56%16%3%19%6%115
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week17%9%74%5,840
Once or twice a month17%10%74%1,874
Several times a year16%11%73%1,668
Seldom/never14%12%74%10,190
Don't know26%8%65%113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who have a household income of…

Frequency of reading scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week40%22%25%12%5,152
Once or twice a month37%20%27%17%1,689
Several times a year30%20%29%21%1,527
Seldom/never28%19%29%24%9,188
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week40%34%15%11%5,884
Once or twice a month38%33%17%12%1,891
Several times a year34%32%19%15%1,685
Seldom/never33%31%21%15%10,251
Don't know46%33%11%10%116
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week48%5%15%8%23%5,891
Once or twice a month43%9%14%5%29%1,890
Several times a year48%8%12%5%28%1,687
Seldom/never44%10%11%4%30%10,263
Don't know44%5%18%7%27%116
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week32%68%5,895
Once or twice a month32%68%1,891
Several times a year30%70%1,688
Seldom/never27%73%10,257
Don't know20%80%121
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say they…

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week87%10%1%1%1%1%5,920
Once or twice a month70%21%3%1%4%1%1,896
Several times a year60%26%4%< 1%7%2%1,693
Seldom/never35%28%11%1%22%4%10,291
Don't know71%9%4%6%2%8%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week86%11%1%1%< 1%5,920
Once or twice a month62%28%6%4%1%1,896
Several times a year45%39%10%5%< 1%1,693
Seldom/never21%32%22%25%1%10,291
Don't know61%18%3%5%13%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who attend religious services…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week68%24%8%< 1%5,920
Once or twice a month34%50%16%< 1%1,896
Several times a year23%55%22%< 1%1,693
Seldom/never10%35%55%< 1%10,291
Don't know35%26%17%22%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week88%9%1%2%< 1%5,920
Once or twice a month62%23%6%8%1%1,896
Several times a year47%26%9%17%1%1,693
Seldom/never25%17%9%48%1%10,291
Don't know54%11%3%5%27%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who attend prayer group…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%14%8%22%1%5,920
Once or twice a month16%22%14%47%< 1%1,896
Several times a year7%9%24%59%< 1%1,693
Seldom/never3%2%4%90%< 1%10,291
Don't know25%13%11%29%23%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who meditate…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week65%7%2%25%1%5,920
Once or twice a month40%14%4%40%1%1,896
Several times a year32%14%12%41%1%1,693
Seldom/never25%9%5%60%1%10,291
Don't know36%2%6%28%28%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week83%9%4%3%1%5,920
Once or twice a month60%22%9%8%1%1,896
Several times a year52%20%15%11%1%1,693
Seldom/never40%18%13%27%1%10,291
Don't know56%7%6%9%22%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%15%8%19%2%5,920
Once or twice a month48%19%13%20%< 1%1,896
Several times a year45%18%19%17%1%1,693
Seldom/never41%17%16%26%1%10,291
Don't know46%10%10%18%16%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of reading scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%8%28%4%2%5,920
Once or twice a month33%14%43%8%2%1,896
Several times a year21%16%50%12%2%1,693
Seldom/never10%16%57%16%2%10,291
Don't know31%11%39%8%11%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%58%2%1%5,920
Once or twice a month28%70%1%1%1,896
Several times a year24%75%1%< 1%1,693
Seldom/never20%79%1%1%10,291
Don't know30%64%4%2%128
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of reading scriptureWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week48%32%4%10%5%5,920
Once or twice a month28%37%2%25%8%1,896
Several times a year19%35%1%37%8%1,693
Seldom/never10%20%1%63%7%10,291
Don't know33%14%6%18%29%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week87%8%5%5,920
Once or twice a month80%15%6%1,896
Several times a year73%21%7%1,693
Seldom/never51%41%8%10,291
Don't know57%22%21%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week73%20%7%5,920
Once or twice a month64%29%7%1,896
Several times a year57%36%8%1,693
Seldom/never36%57%7%10,291
Don't know48%33%19%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week33%19%47%5,920
Once or twice a month29%15%56%1,896
Several times a year24%16%60%1,693
Seldom/never21%17%62%10,291
Don't know13%35%53%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%34%20%7%5,920
Once or twice a month30%39%28%4%1,896
Several times a year22%41%33%4%1,693
Seldom/never16%38%41%5%10,291
Don't know25%29%25%20%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%49%4%4%5,920
Once or twice a month42%51%3%4%1,896
Several times a year41%52%4%3%1,693
Seldom/never41%52%3%4%10,291
Don't know28%51%7%14%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of reading scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week37%57%5%2%5,920
Once or twice a month35%61%3%1%1,896
Several times a year32%64%3%1%1,693
Seldom/never32%63%3%2%10,291
Don't know27%64%6%3%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%55%4%5,920
Once or twice a month58%39%3%1,896
Several times a year67%29%5%1,693
Seldom/never77%20%3%10,291
Don't know42%38%19%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%45%4%4%5,920
Once or twice a month72%22%3%2%1,896
Several times a year77%17%3%3%1,693
Seldom/never86%10%2%2%10,291
Don't know51%34%7%9%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week38%55%7%5,920
Once or twice a month63%30%7%1,896
Several times a year71%23%6%1,693
Seldom/never80%15%5%10,291
Don't know50%35%15%128
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say humans…

Frequency of reading scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week14%31%3%49%4%5,920
Once or twice a month28%33%4%32%3%1,896
Several times a year39%32%4%22%2%1,693
Seldom/never59%20%4%15%2%10,291
Don't know23%24%10%37%6%128
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.