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 members of the United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
9%
26%
31%
34%
632
Once or twice a month
7%
27%
32%
33%
225
Several times a year
7%
35%
33%
25%
171
Seldom/never
10%
30%
28%
31%
578
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
6%
7%
22%
37%
26%
3%
632
Once or twice a month
5%
4%
25%
40%
23%
3%
225
Several times a year
4%
9%
29%
39%
17%
2%
171
Seldom/never
6%
10%
25%
37%
20%
2%
578
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
68%
640
Once or twice a month
50%
50%
229
Several times a year
45%
55%
175
Seldom/never
53%
47%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
91%
2%
1%
3%
2%
638
Once or twice a month
97%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
227
Several times a year
92%
< 1%
4%
3%
1%
174
Seldom/never
96%
< 1%
1%
1%
2%
580
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
5%
3%
92%
639
Once or twice a month
1%
3%
96%
227
Several times a year
8%
9%
84%
174
Seldom/never
3%
5%
92%
579
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
27%
23%
32%
18%
545
Once or twice a month
20%
20%
30%
29%
205
Several times a year
23%
15%
28%
33%
153
Seldom/never
19%
19%
31%
31%
517
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
33%
31%
22%
14%
638
Once or twice a month
33%
28%
23%
15%
228
Several times a year
21%
43%
24%
12%
173
Seldom/never
35%
28%
23%
15%
581
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church who are…
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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
60%
4%
11%
15%
10%
638
Once or twice a month
64%
2%
13%
10%
11%
227
Several times a year
60%
5%
13%
10%
11%
175
Seldom/never
62%
6%
13%
9%
10%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
77%
639
Once or twice a month
27%
73%
228
Several times a year
27%
73%
175
Seldom/never
24%
76%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
88%
10%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
640
Once or twice a month
75%
21%
1%
1%
< 1%
2%
229
Several times a year
70%
26%
2%
< 1%
1%
1%
175
Seldom/never
50%
36%
9%
1%
2%
1%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
89%
9%
< 1%
1%
1%
640
Once or twice a month
66%
30%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
229
Several times a year
47%
50%
2%
1%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
33%
48%
16%
4%
< 1%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
75%
18%
7%
< 1%
640
Once or twice a month
41%
53%
6%
< 1%
229
Several times a year
29%
59%
11%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
17%
51%
33%
< 1%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
90%
9%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
640
Once or twice a month
63%
26%
5%
3%
2%
229
Several times a year
50%
36%
9%
4%
1%
175
Seldom/never
36%
27%
13%
23%
1%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
51%
14%
10%
25%
< 1%
640
Once or twice a month
19%
20%
19%
42%
1%
229
Several times a year
7%
10%
27%
56%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
4%
4%
6%
86%
< 1%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
61%
8%
2%
27%
2%
640
Once or twice a month
41%
16%
4%
37%
2%
229
Several times a year
27%
9%
12%
50%
2%
175
Seldom/never
21%
10%
6%
62%
1%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
83%
9%
3%
4%
2%
640
Once or twice a month
61%
21%
11%
5%
2%
229
Several times a year
51%
26%
18%
5%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
42%
22%
15%
19%
1%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
50%
16%
13%
20%
1%
640
Once or twice a month
49%
18%
14%
18%
< 1%
229
Several times a year
36%
17%
23%
23%
1%
175
Seldom/never
30%
16%
19%
33%
1%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
59%
6%
30%
3%
2%
640
Once or twice a month
35%
9%
43%
9%
4%
229
Several times a year
26%
10%
56%
7%
2%
175
Seldom/never
18%
10%
64%
6%
2%
582
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 members of the United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
40%
58%
2%
1%
640
Once or twice a month
38%
61%
< 1%
1%
229
Several times a year
34%
66%
< 1%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
33%
66%
1%
< 1%
582
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 members of the United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church who say the holy scripture is…
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Frequency of reading scripture
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
43%
37%
4%
8%
8%
640
Once or twice a month
27%
45%
4%
12%
12%
229
Several times a year
14%
51%
1%
25%
9%
175
Seldom/never
14%
43%
2%
35%
6%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
90%
5%
5%
640
Once or twice a month
89%
6%
5%
229
Several times a year
88%
9%
4%
175
Seldom/never
79%
12%
9%
582
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 members of the United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
73%
17%
9%
640
Once or twice a month
67%
22%
10%
229
Several times a year
62%
26%
12%
175
Seldom/never
53%
37%
10%
582
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.
Party affiliation among members of the United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
52%
14%
34%
640
Once or twice a month
64%
3%
32%
229
Several times a year
46%
12%
42%
175
Seldom/never
55%
9%
36%
582
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 members of the United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
36%
11%
2%
640
Once or twice a month
55%
34%
9%
1%
229
Several times a year
36%
41%
18%
5%
175
Seldom/never
37%
40%
19%
3%
582
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 members of the United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
66%
27%
3%
3%
640
Once or twice a month
72%
24%
3%
2%
229
Several times a year
63%
31%
3%
3%
175
Seldom/never
66%
28%
2%
4%
582
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 members of the United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
53%
43%
3%
1%
640
Once or twice a month
60%
35%
3%
1%
229
Several times a year
61%
37%
1%
1%
175
Seldom/never
52%
43%
3%
2%
582
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 members of the United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
47%
49%
4%
640
Once or twice a month
52%
44%
4%
229
Several times a year
65%
30%
5%
175
Seldom/never
70%
26%
3%
582
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 members of the United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
49%
41%
5%
4%
640
Once or twice a month
56%
38%
4%
3%
229
Several times a year
73%
23%
2%
2%
175
Seldom/never
70%
24%
4%
1%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
38%
52%
9%
640
Once or twice a month
48%
42%
9%
229
Several times a year
60%
35%
5%
175
Seldom/never
57%
36%
7%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
40%
54%
2%
3%
640
Once or twice a month
49%
46%
3%
1%
229
Several times a year
43%
55%
2%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
41%
55%
2%
2%
582
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 United Methodist Church by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the United Methodist Church 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
12%
35%
4%
43%
6%
640
Once or twice a month
19%
37%
5%
35%
3%
229
Several times a year
22%
40%
4%
31%
3%
175
Seldom/never
34%
30%
4%
26%
6%
582
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.