Frequency of reading scripture among adults who believe in Hell

% of adults who believe in Hell who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201446%12%9%32%1%19,167
200744%12%8%35%1%20,461
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

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who believe in Hell by religious group

% of adults who believe in Hell who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic29%13%12%47%1%4,475
Evangelical Protestant65%12%7%16%1%6,978
Historically Black Protestant63%13%8%16%1%1,557
Jewish41%7%11%38%4%144
Mainline Protestant36%14%11%38%1%3,327
Mormon76%7%3%12%1%381
Muslim52%15%9%23%1%173
Orthodox Christian32%16%16%37%< 1%101
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")19%9%6%65%1%1,699
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week17%34%29%20%8,946
Once or twice a month28%35%23%14%2,183
Several times a year22%38%26%14%1,616
Seldom/never25%34%26%14%5,946
Don't know17%24%18%41%123
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week10%12%29%34%14%1%8,946
Once or twice a month19%15%29%28%9%1%2,183
Several times a year15%14%32%30%9%1%1,616
Seldom/never16%16%27%31%9%1%5,946
Don't know10%16%15%28%27%4%123
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week42%58%9,146
Once or twice a month50%50%2,218
Several times a year51%49%1,636
Seldom/never52%48%6,028
Don't know51%49%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week60%19%2%15%4%9,015
Once or twice a month60%16%3%17%3%2,200
Several times a year63%12%4%17%4%1,619
Seldom/never69%9%4%15%3%5,973
Don't know63%16%2%13%7%134
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week14%7%79%9,025
Once or twice a month16%10%74%2,188
Several times a year15%11%75%1,608
Seldom/never13%10%77%5,941
Don't know14%6%80%131
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 week40%22%25%13%7,882
Once or twice a month38%22%24%15%1,978
Several times a year34%21%28%17%1,466
Seldom/never36%20%26%18%5,243
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week44%34%14%8%9,094
Once or twice a month45%34%13%7%2,214
Several times a year44%33%14%9%1,626
Seldom/never48%31%14%7%5,997
Don't know60%29%7%5%131
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week53%4%14%8%20%9,100
Once or twice a month44%8%14%6%29%2,215
Several times a year49%6%14%5%26%1,631
Seldom/never46%9%12%5%28%6,013
Don't know44%3%18%17%18%134
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week32%68%9,107
Once or twice a month33%67%2,212
Several times a year32%68%1,634
Seldom/never30%70%6,008
Don't know16%84%133
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 week92%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%9,146
Once or twice a month80%17%2%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,218
Several times a year78%19%2%1%< 1%< 1%1,636
Seldom/never60%30%6%1%2%1%6,028
Don't know79%14%1%5%< 1%1%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week90%8%1%1%< 1%9,146
Once or twice a month71%25%3%1%< 1%2,218
Several times a year61%34%4%1%1%1,636
Seldom/never38%43%14%5%< 1%6,028
Don't know76%18%< 1%1%4%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 week72%20%7%1%9,146
Once or twice a month38%50%12%< 1%2,218
Several times a year27%57%16%< 1%1,636
Seldom/never18%42%40%< 1%6,028
Don't know41%32%15%12%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week90%8%1%1%< 1%9,146
Once or twice a month69%22%5%3%1%2,218
Several times a year57%27%9%6%1%1,636
Seldom/never40%24%11%25%< 1%6,028
Don't know66%12%< 1%3%18%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 week59%14%8%18%1%9,146
Once or twice a month19%24%15%42%< 1%2,218
Several times a year9%10%27%53%< 1%1,636
Seldom/never6%4%5%85%< 1%6,028
Don't know31%13%8%31%18%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 week63%6%2%27%2%9,146
Once or twice a month37%14%4%43%2%2,218
Several times a year28%12%11%48%1%1,636
Seldom/never23%7%4%66%1%6,028
Don't know37%2%2%30%29%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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%9,146
Once or twice a month61%23%8%7%1%2,218
Several times a year54%19%17%8%1%1,636
Seldom/never42%18%14%24%1%6,028
Don't know60%5%2%7%26%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 week53%16%9%21%2%9,146
Once or twice a month41%21%14%23%1%2,218
Several times a year38%17%21%23%1%1,636
Seldom/never33%15%15%36%1%6,028
Don't know36%12%7%20%26%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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%4%24%3%2%9,146
Once or twice a month41%8%42%6%2%2,218
Several times a year32%8%50%7%2%1,636
Seldom/never21%10%59%9%2%6,028
Don't know44%4%35%7%10%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 week49%48%2%1%9,146
Once or twice a month36%62%1%1%2,218
Several times a year34%64%1%1%1,636
Seldom/never29%69%1%1%6,028
Don't know37%54%3%7%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 week60%27%4%5%4%9,146
Once or twice a month40%40%2%11%6%2,218
Several times a year33%42%3%16%6%1,636
Seldom/never24%36%2%31%7%6,028
Don't know47%15%10%8%20%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week94%2%3%9,146
Once or twice a month97%2%1%2,218
Several times a year97%2%1%1,636
Seldom/never95%3%2%6,028
Don't know91%4%5%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week48%16%36%9,146
Once or twice a month44%14%41%2,218
Several times a year42%15%43%1,636
Seldom/never39%19%42%6,028
Don't know29%26%46%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%27%14%6%9,146
Once or twice a month44%35%17%4%2,218
Several times a year40%35%19%6%1,636
Seldom/never34%37%22%7%6,028
Don't know36%31%6%28%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%38%3%3%9,146
Once or twice a month52%43%2%3%2,218
Several times a year53%42%2%3%1,636
Seldom/never52%43%2%3%6,028
Don't know45%36%7%12%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of reading scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%43%4%2%9,146
Once or twice a month48%47%3%1%2,218
Several times a year50%47%3%1%1,636
Seldom/never50%44%3%2%6,028
Don't know45%46%3%7%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%67%4%9,146
Once or twice a month45%52%3%2,218
Several times a year50%46%4%1,636
Seldom/never57%39%4%6,028
Don't know31%51%18%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week34%57%5%4%9,146
Once or twice a month58%35%3%4%2,218
Several times a year60%33%4%3%1,636
Seldom/never71%23%3%3%6,028
Don't know34%50%6%10%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week25%68%7%9,146
Once or twice a month46%46%9%2,218
Several times a year49%43%8%1,636
Seldom/never61%32%8%6,028
Don't know32%54%15%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 week46%47%2%4%9,146
Once or twice a month43%53%2%2%2,218
Several times a year42%54%2%2%1,636
Seldom/never41%55%2%2%6,028
Don't know38%39%4%19%139
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 believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who believe in Hell 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 week10%25%2%57%5%9,146
Once or twice a month19%32%3%41%4%2,218
Several times a year22%38%3%35%3%1,636
Seldom/never32%32%4%29%4%6,028
Don't know8%29%6%42%15%139
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.