Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by importance of religion (2014) Switch to: Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain by attendance at prayer groups

% of adults who believe in God and are not too or not at all certain who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important18%19%11%52%< 1%152
Somewhat important4%6%9%80%< 1%546
Not too important1%1%2%96%< 1%703
Not at all important3%1%< 1%96%< 1%407
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