Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201438%10%8%43%1%15,591
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by religious group

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic24%11%10%54%1%3,398
Evangelical Protestant64%11%7%17%1%4,997
Historically Black Protestant60%15%7%18%1%502
Jewish21%9%14%54%1%228
Mainline Protestant30%13%12%44%1%2,822
Mormon81%7%2%9%1%418
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")9%5%5%80%< 1%2,566
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week16%33%29%21%6,031
Once or twice a month23%35%26%16%1,530
Several times a year20%36%27%17%1,258
Seldom/never24%35%25%16%6,365
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week10%11%29%35%15%1%6,031
Once or twice a month15%14%29%31%10%1%1,530
Several times a year12%14%30%32%12%1%1,258
Seldom/never15%16%28%30%11%1%6,365
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week45%55%6,169
Once or twice a month51%49%1,560
Several times a year55%45%1,279
Seldom/never58%42%6,466
Don't know54%46%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week72%10%2%13%3%6,064
Once or twice a month68%10%3%15%3%1,541
Several times a year71%5%5%16%3%1,264
Seldom/never77%4%4%12%3%6,381
Don't know69%9%1%19%3%105
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week12%8%81%6,100
Once or twice a month15%10%76%1,544
Several times a year15%9%76%1,265
Seldom/never12%11%77%6,392
Don't know17%7%76%110
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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 week30%22%31%17%5,295
Once or twice a month28%22%30%20%1,368
Several times a year25%21%33%22%1,143
Seldom/never25%21%31%24%5,660
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week40%35%17%8%6,139
Once or twice a month41%35%16%8%1,559
Several times a year38%36%16%10%1,270
Seldom/never43%32%17%9%6,437
Don't know47%32%13%8%109
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week61%3%11%8%18%6,135
Once or twice a month54%7%13%6%21%1,554
Several times a year56%5%12%6%21%1,276
Seldom/never50%9%11%5%26%6,435
Don't know56%4%12%13%14%111
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week31%69%6,144
Once or twice a month32%68%1,554
Several times a year31%69%1,277
Seldom/never28%72%6,441
Don't know13%87%111
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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 week91%7%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6,169
Once or twice a month79%16%3%< 1%1%< 1%1,560
Several times a year71%23%3%< 1%2%1%1,279
Seldom/never45%29%8%1%13%3%6,466
Don't know61%18%2%8%< 1%10%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week89%9%1%1%< 1%6,169
Once or twice a month69%25%3%1%< 1%1,560
Several times a year52%39%5%2%1%1,279
Seldom/never27%36%19%17%< 1%6,466
Don't know64%20%2%4%10%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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 week73%19%7%1%6,169
Once or twice a month37%50%13%< 1%1,560
Several times a year25%54%21%< 1%1,279
Seldom/never12%39%49%< 1%6,466
Don't know42%23%15%19%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week90%8%1%1%< 1%6,169
Once or twice a month69%21%5%4%1%1,560
Several times a year51%28%9%10%1%1,279
Seldom/never29%20%10%41%1%6,466
Don't know57%15%2%3%24%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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 week58%14%8%19%1%6,169
Once or twice a month19%22%14%44%1%1,560
Several times a year8%8%24%59%< 1%1,279
Seldom/never4%3%4%89%< 1%6,466
Don't know35%7%10%24%24%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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 week61%6%2%29%2%6,169
Once or twice a month37%14%3%44%2%1,560
Several times a year28%11%11%48%2%1,279
Seldom/never21%7%4%66%1%6,466
Don't know29%3%3%32%33%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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 week85%9%3%3%1%6,169
Once or twice a month63%21%8%6%1%1,560
Several times a year53%21%17%9%1%1,279
Seldom/never39%17%13%29%1%6,466
Don't know49%3%5%8%35%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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 week54%16%8%20%2%6,169
Once or twice a month42%20%13%24%1%1,560
Several times a year39%17%20%23%1%1,279
Seldom/never35%15%15%34%1%6,466
Don't know28%8%9%24%31%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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 week66%5%24%3%2%6,169
Once or twice a month39%10%43%6%2%1,560
Several times a year28%8%54%8%2%1,279
Seldom/never14%10%64%10%1%6,466
Don't know37%8%32%8%14%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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 week58%39%2%1%6,169
Once or twice a month42%56%1%1%1,560
Several times a year38%61%1%1%1,279
Seldom/never31%68%1%1%6,466
Don't know44%42%4%10%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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 week57%29%4%6%4%6,169
Once or twice a month36%38%2%15%8%1,560
Several times a year26%39%3%25%7%1,279
Seldom/never15%28%2%49%7%6,466
Don't know43%15%5%12%26%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week87%7%7%6,169
Once or twice a month87%8%5%1,560
Several times a year84%10%6%1,279
Seldom/never65%28%8%6,466
Don't know71%10%19%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week79%14%7%6,169
Once or twice a month74%18%7%1,560
Several times a year69%23%8%1,279
Seldom/never50%42%8%6,466
Don't know60%20%19%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week64%15%21%6,169
Once or twice a month58%15%27%1,560
Several times a year60%15%25%1,279
Seldom/never52%20%28%6,466
Don't know40%36%24%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week65%21%9%5%6,169
Once or twice a month52%31%13%5%1,560
Several times a year50%34%11%5%1,279
Seldom/never38%37%17%7%6,466
Don't know44%20%9%27%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week74%21%2%2%6,169
Once or twice a month70%26%2%2%1,560
Several times a year75%21%2%2%1,279
Seldom/never72%25%2%2%6,466
Don't know59%29%4%9%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week24%73%3%6,169
Once or twice a month41%55%3%1,560
Several times a year48%48%4%1,279
Seldom/never62%34%4%6,466
Don't know34%48%18%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week31%61%4%3%6,169
Once or twice a month55%37%5%3%1,560
Several times a year60%33%4%3%1,279
Seldom/never71%22%4%3%6,466
Don't know33%47%11%9%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week21%72%6%6,169
Once or twice a month42%49%9%1,560
Several times a year46%44%9%1,279
Seldom/never60%31%8%6,466
Don't know24%54%22%117
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 say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%37%2%3%6,169
Once or twice a month52%44%2%2%1,560
Several times a year53%43%2%2%1,279
Seldom/never48%48%2%2%6,466
Don't know52%29%6%13%117
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 government aid to the poor does more harm than good by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say that government aid to the poor does more harm than good 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 week9%23%2%61%5%6,169
Once or twice a month18%34%4%40%5%1,560
Several times a year25%33%5%35%3%1,279
Seldom/never44%25%4%24%3%6,466
Don't know15%21%12%43%9%117
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.