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 reading scripture among adults who seldom or never meditate by religious group
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who read scripture…
Chart
Table
Share
Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
11%
9%
9%
70%
1%
3,119
Evangelical Protestant
47%
13%
9%
30%
1%
3,202
Historically Black Protestant
36%
17%
13%
32%
1%
538
Jewish
12%
7%
9%
72%
< 1%
487
Mainline Protestant
18%
12%
11%
58%
< 1%
2,679
Mormon
61%
10%
1%
29%
< 1%
175
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
5%
5%
4%
87%
< 1%
4,330
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults who seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are ages…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
23%
37%
28%
12%
2,957
Once or twice a month
33%
39%
20%
8%
1,295
Several times a year
25%
39%
25%
11%
1,176
Seldom/never
28%
34%
24%
14%
9,415
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
15%
31%
32%
7%
< 1%
2,957
Once or twice a month
22%
18%
32%
23%
5%
< 1%
1,295
Several times a year
17%
16%
31%
29%
7%
< 1%
1,176
Seldom/never
18%
17%
27%
29%
8%
1%
9,415
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
59%
3,020
Once or twice a month
46%
54%
1,313
Several times a year
51%
49%
1,195
Seldom/never
56%
44%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
69%
14%
2%
11%
4%
2,976
Once or twice a month
66%
14%
2%
14%
3%
1,298
Several times a year
68%
12%
4%
13%
4%
1,184
Seldom/never
75%
6%
5%
11%
3%
9,478
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
8%
83%
2,977
Once or twice a month
11%
12%
77%
1,296
Several times a year
11%
10%
78%
1,173
Seldom/never
12%
11%
77%
9,466
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who have a household income of…
Chart
Table
Share
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
35%
21%
28%
17%
2,609
Once or twice a month
36%
21%
26%
17%
1,170
Several times a year
29%
22%
29%
20%
1,077
Seldom/never
28%
20%
29%
23%
8,426
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who have completed…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
35%
15%
8%
2,999
Once or twice a month
43%
34%
14%
8%
1,313
Several times a year
40%
34%
17%
10%
1,188
Seldom/never
42%
30%
18%
11%
9,530
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
5%
13%
5%
23%
3,008
Once or twice a month
46%
7%
11%
4%
32%
1,310
Several times a year
49%
7%
12%
5%
27%
1,191
Seldom/never
46%
9%
10%
4%
30%
9,548
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
62%
3,004
Once or twice a month
35%
65%
1,308
Several times a year
33%
67%
1,193
Seldom/never
27%
73%
9,547
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 adults who seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say they…
Chart
Table
Share
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
90%
7%
1%
1%
1%
< 1%
3,020
Once or twice a month
74%
18%
3%
< 1%
3%
1%
1,313
Several times a year
66%
24%
3%
1%
5%
1%
1,195
Seldom/never
37%
27%
10%
1%
21%
4%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say religion is…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
84%
13%
1%
1%
< 1%
3,020
Once or twice a month
61%
31%
5%
3%
< 1%
1,313
Several times a year
49%
41%
7%
4%
< 1%
1,195
Seldom/never
21%
34%
22%
23%
< 1%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who attend religious services…
Chart
Table
Share
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
64%
27%
9%
< 1%
3,020
Once or twice a month
33%
50%
17%
< 1%
1,313
Several times a year
22%
58%
20%
< 1%
1,195
Seldom/never
9%
35%
56%
< 1%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who pray…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
12%
1%
3%
< 1%
3,020
Once or twice a month
60%
25%
6%
8%
1%
1,313
Several times a year
45%
31%
10%
14%
1%
1,195
Seldom/never
22%
17%
9%
52%
< 1%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who attend prayer group…
Chart
Table
Share
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
47%
15%
9%
29%
< 1%
3,020
Once or twice a month
16%
19%
14%
51%
< 1%
1,313
Several times a year
6%
9%
23%
62%
< 1%
1,195
Seldom/never
3%
2%
4%
91%
< 1%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Chart
Table
Share
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
77%
12%
4%
6%
1%
3,020
Once or twice a month
52%
24%
12%
12%
1%
1,313
Several times a year
44%
21%
20%
14%
1%
1,195
Seldom/never
31%
17%
14%
37%
1%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Chart
Table
Share
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
42%
16%
11%
30%
2%
3,020
Once or twice a month
36%
21%
13%
30%
1%
1,313
Several times a year
35%
18%
22%
25%
1%
1,195
Seldom/never
31%
16%
16%
37%
1%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
5%
31%
3%
2%
3,020
Once or twice a month
35%
10%
46%
7%
2%
1,313
Several times a year
25%
10%
54%
9%
2%
1,195
Seldom/never
12%
12%
61%
14%
2%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
50%
1%
< 1%
3,020
Once or twice a month
34%
64%
1%
1%
1,313
Several times a year
29%
69%
1%
< 1%
1,195
Seldom/never
24%
74%
1%
1%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say the holy scripture is…
Chart
Table
Share
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
53%
31%
4%
7%
5%
3,020
Once or twice a month
32%
40%
2%
19%
7%
1,313
Several times a year
26%
39%
3%
27%
6%
1,195
Seldom/never
12%
24%
1%
55%
7%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who …in heaven
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
6%
7%
3,020
Once or twice a month
86%
9%
4%
1,313
Several times a year
82%
13%
5%
1,195
Seldom/never
58%
34%
8%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who …in hell
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
79%
14%
7%
3,020
Once or twice a month
70%
23%
6%
1,313
Several times a year
68%
26%
6%
1,195
Seldom/never
44%
48%
8%
9,577
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 adults who seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
16%
32%
3,020
Once or twice a month
43%
16%
40%
1,313
Several times a year
40%
15%
45%
1,195
Seldom/never
34%
19%
47%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
27%
13%
6%
3,020
Once or twice a month
41%
36%
18%
5%
1,313
Several times a year
36%
37%
21%
5%
1,195
Seldom/never
26%
37%
30%
7%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who would rather have…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
60%
35%
2%
3%
3,020
Once or twice a month
53%
42%
2%
3%
1,313
Several times a year
54%
41%
3%
2%
1,195
Seldom/never
51%
43%
3%
4%
9,577
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 adults who seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say government aid to the poor…
Chart
Table
Share
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%
41%
4%
2%
3,020
Once or twice a month
46%
50%
3%
1%
1,313
Several times a year
48%
48%
3%
1%
1,195
Seldom/never
45%
50%
3%
2%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say abortion should be…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
65%
3%
3,020
Once or twice a month
50%
47%
3%
1,313
Several times a year
56%
41%
3%
1,195
Seldom/never
68%
28%
4%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say homosexuality…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
51%
4%
4%
3,020
Once or twice a month
64%
29%
4%
3%
1,313
Several times a year
66%
28%
4%
2%
1,195
Seldom/never
79%
16%
3%
2%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who …same-sex marriage
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
32%
62%
6%
3,020
Once or twice a month
54%
38%
8%
1,313
Several times a year
57%
36%
7%
1,195
Seldom/never
71%
22%
6%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say…
Chart
Table
Share
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
47%
48%
3%
3%
3,020
Once or twice a month
42%
53%
3%
2%
1,313
Several times a year
41%
56%
2%
1%
1,195
Seldom/never
34%
61%
2%
2%
9,577
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 seldom or never meditate by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never meditate who say humans…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
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%
26%
2%
55%
5%
3,020
Once or twice a month
24%
31%
4%
37%
4%
1,313
Several times a year
29%
33%
4%
32%
2%
1,195
Seldom/never
52%
21%
4%
20%
3%
9,577
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.