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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who meditate several times a year by religious group
% of adults who meditate several times a year who read scripture…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
11%
8%
30%
50%
< 1%
350
Evangelical Protestant
40%
19%
22%
19%
< 1%
243
Mainline Protestant
13%
9%
32%
45%
< 1%
304
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
4%
4%
11%
82%
< 1%
418
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 meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are ages…
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Frequency of reading scripture
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
17%
33%
30%
20%
219
Once or twice a month
28%
35%
26%
11%
136
Several times a year
24%
38%
25%
14%
319
Seldom/never
27%
34%
23%
17%
830
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 meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
11%
29%
33%
15%
1%
219
Once or twice a month
20%
13%
31%
30%
6%
1%
136
Several times a year
15%
13%
34%
29%
9%
1%
319
Seldom/never
16%
19%
25%
28%
10%
1%
830
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Gender composition among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
45%
223
Once or twice a month
58%
42%
138
Several times a year
49%
51%
325
Seldom/never
53%
47%
842
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
62%
18%
2%
15%
3%
222
Once or twice a month
66%
15%
5%
14%
< 1%
135
Several times a year
54%
12%
10%
19%
5%
320
Seldom/never
73%
5%
5%
14%
3%
836
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Immigrant status among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
17%
8%
75%
220
Once or twice a month
19%
9%
72%
135
Several times a year
26%
9%
65%
321
Seldom/never
14%
13%
73%
837
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Income distribution among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who have a household income of…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
21%
30%
15%
192
Once or twice a month
40%
20%
26%
14%
122
Several times a year
37%
16%
29%
18%
289
Seldom/never
27%
20%
25%
28%
745
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 meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who have completed…
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Frequency of reading scripture
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
32%
18%
9%
222
Once or twice a month
41%
27%
22%
10%
137
Several times a year
39%
31%
18%
11%
322
Seldom/never
31%
27%
25%
17%
840
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 meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
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Frequency of reading scripture
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
4%
11%
7%
20%
223
Once or twice a month
45%
8%
13%
5%
30%
137
Several times a year
46%
8%
14%
5%
27%
323
Seldom/never
44%
13%
10%
3%
30%
839
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
69%
223
Once or twice a month
28%
72%
138
Several times a year
35%
65%
324
Seldom/never
23%
77%
841
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Belief in God among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say they…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
84%
14%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
223
Once or twice a month
73%
24%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
138
Several times a year
63%
25%
6%
1%
4%
1%
325
Seldom/never
32%
30%
13%
< 1%
21%
4%
842
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate 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
At least once a week
86%
11%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
223
Once or twice a month
63%
30%
3%
3%
< 1%
138
Several times a year
45%
43%
7%
4%
< 1%
325
Seldom/never
17%
37%
24%
21%
< 1%
842
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Attendance at religious services among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who attend religious services…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
27%
6%
< 1%
223
Once or twice a month
36%
54%
10%
< 1%
138
Several times a year
25%
58%
17%
< 1%
325
Seldom/never
8%
42%
50%
< 1%
842
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Frequency of prayer among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who pray…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
79%
19%
1%
2%
< 1%
223
Once or twice a month
53%
31%
8%
6%
2%
138
Several times a year
46%
24%
12%
17%
1%
325
Seldom/never
21%
18%
14%
47%
< 1%
842
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
22%
17%
23%
1%
223
Once or twice a month
17%
20%
27%
36%
< 1%
138
Several times a year
8%
9%
32%
51%
< 1%
325
Seldom/never
2%
1%
7%
91%
< 1%
842
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
16%
15%
5%
< 1%
223
Once or twice a month
45%
26%
23%
6%
< 1%
138
Several times a year
43%
19%
30%
7%
< 1%
325
Seldom/never
33%
21%
26%
19%
1%
842
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
18%
20%
21%
< 1%
223
Once or twice a month
38%
24%
23%
15%
1%
138
Several times a year
37%
15%
25%
22%
2%
325
Seldom/never
40%
18%
25%
17%
< 1%
842
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of reading scripture
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
7%
31%
3%
2%
223
Once or twice a month
43%
8%
40%
4%
4%
138
Several times a year
23%
13%
53%
10%
2%
325
Seldom/never
9%
16%
57%
16%
2%
842
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say…
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Frequency of reading scripture
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
48%
1%
2%
223
Once or twice a month
31%
68%
< 1%
2%
138
Several times a year
27%
71%
2%
1%
325
Seldom/never
19%
79%
1%
1%
842
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Interpreting scripture among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say the holy scripture is…
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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
At least once a week
56%
30%
3%
9%
3%
223
Once or twice a month
29%
39%
2%
20%
10%
138
Several times a year
24%
37%
1%
29%
9%
325
Seldom/never
9%
20%
2%
63%
6%
842
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Belief in Heaven among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in heaven
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
7%
5%
223
Once or twice a month
85%
10%
6%
138
Several times a year
80%
15%
5%
325
Seldom/never
48%
44%
9%
842
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Belief in Hell among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …in hell
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
80%
13%
8%
223
Once or twice a month
63%
22%
15%
138
Several times a year
56%
33%
11%
325
Seldom/never
32%
58%
9%
842
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Party affiliation among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
16%
42%
223
Once or twice a month
37%
9%
54%
138
Several times a year
31%
17%
52%
325
Seldom/never
25%
16%
59%
842
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Political ideology among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
34%
20%
4%
223
Once or twice a month
31%
39%
27%
4%
138
Several times a year
27%
43%
26%
3%
325
Seldom/never
19%
40%
36%
5%
842
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Views about size of government among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who would rather have…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
40%
3%
2%
223
Once or twice a month
46%
50%
1%
3%
138
Several times a year
51%
43%
2%
3%
325
Seldom/never
46%
45%
4%
5%
842
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
41%
3%
2%
223
Once or twice a month
35%
56%
8%
2%
138
Several times a year
42%
53%
4%
1%
325
Seldom/never
37%
56%
4%
3%
842
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Views about abortion among adults who meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
64%
2%
223
Once or twice a month
46%
54%
< 1%
138
Several times a year
58%
38%
4%
325
Seldom/never
79%
19%
2%
842
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 meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
46%
7%
5%
223
Once or twice a month
64%
30%
3%
2%
138
Several times a year
68%
25%
3%
4%
325
Seldom/never
81%
15%
2%
2%
842
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 meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
63%
7%
223
Once or twice a month
52%
44%
4%
138
Several times a year
58%
36%
6%
325
Seldom/never
72%
23%
5%
842
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 meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate several times a year who say…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
51%
2%
3%
223
Once or twice a month
40%
58%
1%
1%
138
Several times a year
35%
58%
3%
4%
325
Seldom/never
26%
70%
2%
2%
842
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 meditate several times a year by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who meditate 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
At least once a week
13%
22%
3%
55%
7%
223
Once or twice a month
24%
38%
3%
34%
2%
138
Several times a year
35%
29%
6%
27%
3%
325
Seldom/never
60%
19%
4%
13%
4%
842
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.