Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say religion is somewhat important by political ideology (2014) Switch to: Political ideology among adults who say religion is somewhat important by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who read scripture…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative14%13%13%58%1%2,473
Moderate12%12%13%62%< 1%3,308
Liberal12%9%13%66%< 1%2,142
Don't know14%10%9%65%2%388
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never