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Age distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
27%
34%
28%
1,187
Once or twice a month
18%
28%
27%
27%
206
Several times a year
11%
35%
36%
18%
114
Seldom/never
16%
28%
31%
24%
291
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
6%
8%
23%
41%
20%
2%
1,187
Once or twice a month
11%
9%
25%
36%
17%
1%
206
Several times a year
4%
8%
35%
42%
12%
< 1%
114
Seldom/never
9%
13%
23%
35%
18%
2%
291
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
54%
1,211
Once or twice a month
49%
51%
208
Several times a year
52%
48%
114
Seldom/never
63%
37%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
7%
< 1%
4%
4%
1,197
Once or twice a month
83%
9%
< 1%
3%
4%
207
Several times a year
85%
4%
< 1%
8%
3%
114
Seldom/never
86%
4%
< 1%
1%
8%
294
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
2%
2%
96%
1,202
Once or twice a month
2%
3%
94%
205
Several times a year
2%
3%
95%
112
Seldom/never
3%
1%
96%
293
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
At least once a week
31%
22%
31%
16%
1,053
Once or twice a month
31%
23%
30%
16%
183
Several times a year
32%
21%
37%
11%
104
Seldom/never
33%
22%
28%
17%
266
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
36%
14%
6%
1,201
Once or twice a month
45%
36%
13%
7%
208
Several times a year
52%
33%
11%
4%
114
Seldom/never
54%
34%
9%
4%
293
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
65%
2%
12%
10%
11%
1,210
Once or twice a month
54%
5%
15%
12%
14%
208
Several times a year
51%
5%
25%
9%
10%
114
Seldom/never
53%
4%
14%
9%
21%
294
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
76%
1,207
Once or twice a month
29%
71%
208
Several times a year
31%
69%
114
Seldom/never
28%
72%
294
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
95%
3%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,211
Once or twice a month
88%
10%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
1%
208
Several times a year
85%
15%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
114
Seldom/never
70%
23%
5%
< 1%
2%
1%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
94%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,211
Once or twice a month
73%
25%
2%
1%
< 1%
208
Several times a year
61%
39%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
114
Seldom/never
48%
43%
5%
3%
1%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
At least once a week
76%
19%
5%
1%
1,211
Once or twice a month
34%
52%
13%
1%
208
Several times a year
16%
68%
15%
< 1%
114
Seldom/never
20%
40%
40%
< 1%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
94%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,211
Once or twice a month
75%
19%
4%
1%
1%
208
Several times a year
59%
31%
5%
4%
1%
114
Seldom/never
48%
23%
9%
20%
1%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
63%
13%
9%
14%
< 1%
1,211
Once or twice a month
19%
22%
17%
41%
< 1%
208
Several times a year
5%
11%
25%
58%
< 1%
114
Seldom/never
8%
4%
4%
84%
< 1%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who meditate…
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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
58%
5%
2%
33%
3%
1,211
Once or twice a month
33%
13%
3%
49%
2%
208
Several times a year
27%
6%
7%
60%
< 1%
114
Seldom/never
24%
4%
2%
69%
1%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
89%
7%
2%
1%
1%
1,211
Once or twice a month
69%
17%
6%
7%
1%
208
Several times a year
56%
20%
15%
6%
3%
114
Seldom/never
48%
18%
8%
24%
1%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
49%
14%
9%
25%
2%
1,211
Once or twice a month
30%
21%
16%
31%
1%
208
Several times a year
35%
17%
19%
29%
< 1%
114
Seldom/never
34%
12%
18%
35%
1%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
3%
21%
2%
2%
1,211
Once or twice a month
54%
3%
36%
4%
3%
208
Several times a year
38%
8%
48%
5%
1%
114
Seldom/never
28%
6%
63%
2%
1%
295
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
At least once a week
57%
41%
2%
1%
1,211
Once or twice a month
46%
51%
1%
2%
208
Several times a year
42%
57%
1%
< 1%
114
Seldom/never
36%
61%
2%
1%
295
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Interpreting scripture among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
70%
19%
4%
3%
3%
1,211
Once or twice a month
57%
29%
3%
7%
4%
208
Several times a year
43%
38%
3%
10%
6%
114
Seldom/never
38%
32%
3%
24%
3%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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%
4%
8%
1,211
Once or twice a month
93%
5%
2%
208
Several times a year
95%
< 1%
4%
114
Seldom/never
86%
8%
6%
295
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Belief in Hell among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
6%
6%
1,211
Once or twice a month
88%
7%
5%
208
Several times a year
88%
6%
6%
114
Seldom/never
78%
15%
7%
295
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Party affiliation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
9%
23%
1,211
Once or twice a month
65%
8%
27%
208
Several times a year
57%
13%
30%
114
Seldom/never
53%
15%
32%
295
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Political ideology among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
19%
8%
3%
1,211
Once or twice a month
64%
23%
9%
4%
208
Several times a year
50%
38%
6%
5%
114
Seldom/never
46%
30%
18%
7%
295
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Views about size of government among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
73%
23%
2%
3%
1,211
Once or twice a month
67%
29%
< 1%
4%
208
Several times a year
67%
24%
6%
3%
114
Seldom/never
61%
33%
3%
3%
295
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
64%
31%
3%
2%
1,211
Once or twice a month
58%
37%
3%
2%
208
Several times a year
59%
36%
5%
< 1%
114
Seldom/never
60%
38%
1%
1%
295
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Views about abortion among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
22%
74%
3%
1,211
Once or twice a month
38%
57%
5%
208
Several times a year
37%
59%
3%
114
Seldom/never
52%
43%
6%
295
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
23%
70%
4%
3%
1,211
Once or twice a month
36%
55%
4%
5%
208
Several times a year
43%
50%
6%
< 1%
114
Seldom/never
47%
47%
6%
1%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
16%
79%
5%
1,211
Once or twice a month
28%
62%
11%
208
Several times a year
30%
62%
8%
114
Seldom/never
38%
54%
9%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
52%
43%
3%
3%
1,211
Once or twice a month
54%
40%
4%
2%
208
Several times a year
48%
48%
4%
< 1%
114
Seldom/never
44%
49%
3%
4%
295
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 members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention 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
7%
20%
2%
66%
5%
1,211
Once or twice a month
12%
28%
4%
51%
5%
208
Several times a year
25%
28%
4%
39%
3%
114
Seldom/never
24%
29%
2%
44%
2%
295
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.