Frequency of reading scripture among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who read scripture…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
13%
8%
8%
70%
< 1%
20,395
2007
14%
8%
9%
68%
1%
20,841
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 attend prayer groups by religious group
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who read scripture…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
9%
6%
11%
73%
< 1%
160
Catholic
12%
8%
9%
71%
1%
4,669
Evangelical Protestant
30%
14%
12%
43%
1%
2,790
Hindu
4%
5%
11%
80%
< 1%
119
Historically Black Protestant
29%
18%
11%
42%
< 1%
572
Jewish
3%
3%
6%
87%
1%
548
Mainline Protestant
13%
10%
12%
64%
< 1%
3,642
Mormon
32%
12%
5%
52%
< 1%
116
Orthodox Christian
15%
8%
11%
66%
1%
109
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
5%
4%
5%
86%
< 1%
6,810
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are ages…
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Frequency of reading scripture
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
32%
28%
22%
2,487
Once or twice a month
27%
34%
24%
15%
1,546
Several times a year
21%
34%
28%
16%
1,762
Seldom/never
26%
34%
25%
15%
14,167
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
10%
13%
28%
33%
15%
2%
2,487
Once or twice a month
16%
16%
28%
29%
10%
1%
1,546
Several times a year
13%
15%
28%
33%
10%
1%
1,762
Seldom/never
16%
17%
27%
30%
9%
1%
14,167
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
58%
2,533
Once or twice a month
49%
51%
1,569
Several times a year
51%
49%
1,790
Seldom/never
54%
46%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
14%
1%
17%
5%
2,482
Once or twice a month
65%
13%
3%
16%
3%
1,551
Several times a year
70%
9%
4%
13%
5%
1,764
Seldom/never
74%
6%
4%
12%
3%
14,240
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
10%
77%
2,483
Once or twice a month
12%
13%
75%
1,549
Several times a year
13%
11%
77%
1,768
Seldom/never
13%
12%
76%
14,245
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
22%
22%
12%
2,158
Once or twice a month
39%
21%
25%
15%
1,389
Several times a year
32%
21%
26%
22%
1,600
Seldom/never
29%
20%
28%
23%
12,690
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
35%
12%
8%
2,521
Once or twice a month
42%
35%
14%
9%
1,567
Several times a year
34%
35%
17%
13%
1,779
Seldom/never
38%
31%
19%
12%
14,342
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
7%
18%
10%
21%
2,514
Once or twice a month
45%
8%
12%
6%
29%
1,562
Several times a year
48%
8%
14%
6%
25%
1,781
Seldom/never
45%
10%
12%
5%
29%
14,354
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
74%
2,527
Once or twice a month
29%
71%
1,564
Several times a year
26%
74%
1,784
Seldom/never
26%
74%
14,366
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say they…
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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
83%
12%
2%
1%
1%
1%
2,533
Once or twice a month
69%
21%
3%
< 1%
5%
2%
1,569
Several times a year
61%
24%
5%
1%
7%
2%
1,790
Seldom/never
37%
28%
10%
1%
20%
4%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
19%
4%
3%
1%
2,533
Once or twice a month
54%
34%
7%
5%
< 1%
1,569
Several times a year
40%
42%
11%
7%
1%
1,790
Seldom/never
20%
33%
22%
24%
1%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who attend religious services…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
38%
26%
1%
2,533
Once or twice a month
17%
55%
28%
< 1%
1,569
Several times a year
13%
56%
31%
< 1%
1,790
Seldom/never
8%
34%
58%
< 1%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
82%
11%
2%
4%
< 1%
2,533
Once or twice a month
58%
23%
7%
12%
1%
1,569
Several times a year
43%
28%
10%
19%
1%
1,790
Seldom/never
24%
17%
9%
49%
1%
14,408
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 seldom or never attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
5%
2%
35%
2%
2,533
Once or twice a month
35%
14%
3%
46%
1%
1,569
Several times a year
31%
11%
10%
46%
1%
1,790
Seldom/never
23%
8%
5%
63%
1%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
75%
12%
5%
7%
1%
2,533
Once or twice a month
54%
22%
10%
11%
2%
1,569
Several times a year
50%
20%
15%
14%
1%
1,790
Seldom/never
38%
17%
13%
30%
1%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
13%
8%
25%
2%
2,533
Once or twice a month
49%
17%
10%
23%
1%
1,569
Several times a year
44%
16%
18%
21%
1%
1,790
Seldom/never
39%
16%
15%
30%
1%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
9%
39%
5%
3%
2,533
Once or twice a month
27%
13%
49%
8%
3%
1,569
Several times a year
19%
14%
54%
10%
2%
1,790
Seldom/never
10%
14%
60%
14%
2%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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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
36%
60%
2%
2%
2,533
Once or twice a month
30%
67%
2%
1%
1,569
Several times a year
28%
70%
1%
1%
1,790
Seldom/never
23%
75%
1%
1%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say the holy scripture is…
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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
39%
30%
4%
19%
8%
2,533
Once or twice a month
25%
36%
2%
28%
9%
1,569
Several times a year
17%
34%
2%
38%
8%
1,790
Seldom/never
11%
21%
1%
59%
8%
14,408
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Belief in Heaven among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …in heaven
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
84%
9%
6%
2,533
Once or twice a month
79%
14%
6%
1,569
Several times a year
71%
21%
8%
1,790
Seldom/never
54%
37%
8%
14,408
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Belief in Hell among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
24%
10%
2,533
Once or twice a month
62%
30%
8%
1,569
Several times a year
55%
35%
9%
1,790
Seldom/never
39%
52%
9%
14,408
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Party affiliation among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
19%
42%
2,533
Once or twice a month
35%
18%
47%
1,569
Several times a year
35%
16%
50%
1,790
Seldom/never
31%
19%
50%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
32%
20%
8%
2,533
Once or twice a month
34%
37%
24%
5%
1,569
Several times a year
31%
37%
27%
5%
1,790
Seldom/never
24%
37%
33%
6%
14,408
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Views about size of government among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
40%
4%
5%
2,533
Once or twice a month
51%
41%
3%
4%
1,569
Several times a year
55%
38%
4%
3%
1,790
Seldom/never
50%
43%
3%
4%
14,408
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
48%
4%
3%
2,533
Once or twice a month
43%
53%
3%
1%
1,569
Several times a year
44%
52%
3%
1%
1,790
Seldom/never
42%
53%
4%
2%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
51%
6%
2,533
Once or twice a month
57%
40%
4%
1,569
Several times a year
62%
33%
5%
1,790
Seldom/never
71%
25%
4%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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Frequency of reading scripture
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
35%
5%
5%
2,533
Once or twice a month
70%
23%
4%
3%
1,569
Several times a year
72%
21%
4%
4%
1,790
Seldom/never
80%
14%
3%
3%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
46%
9%
2,533
Once or twice a month
60%
32%
9%
1,569
Several times a year
63%
29%
8%
1,790
Seldom/never
73%
20%
6%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
53%
3%
5%
2,533
Once or twice a month
38%
57%
2%
3%
1,569
Several times a year
36%
59%
2%
2%
1,790
Seldom/never
32%
64%
2%
3%
14,408
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 attend prayer groups by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults who seldom or never attend prayer groups who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
31%
4%
40%
7%
2,533
Once or twice a month
29%
32%
5%
30%
4%
1,569
Several times a year
37%
30%
5%
25%
3%
1,790
Seldom/never
54%
21%
4%
18%
3%
14,408
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.