Frequency of reading scripture among men

% of men who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201430%10%9%50%1%17,514
200729%10%9%51%1%16,291
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 men by religious group

% of men who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist15%9%10%64%< 1%138
Catholic22%11%10%56%1%3,426
Evangelical Protestant58%13%8%20%1%4,061
Hindu7%7%21%64%2%136
Historically Black Protestant56%13%9%21%1%818
Jewish19%9%9%63%1%428
Mainline Protestant24%14%12%49%1%2,778
Mormon77%7%2%12%1%347
Muslim45%14%11%28%2%152
Orthodox Christian32%13%13%41%< 1%106
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")8%6%6%80%< 1%4,471
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week18%35%28%18%5,166
Once or twice a month28%35%23%13%1,714
Several times a year22%37%27%14%1,499
Seldom/never25%34%25%15%8,721
Don't know12%33%27%29%122
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week12%12%30%33%12%1%5,166
Once or twice a month18%16%29%28%8%1%1,714
Several times a year14%15%30%31%10%1%1,499
Seldom/never16%17%27%31%9%1%8,721
Don't know6%17%21%32%21%2%122
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week61%17%2%16%4%5,160
Once or twice a month62%14%4%17%3%1,706
Several times a year65%10%5%16%4%1,499
Seldom/never72%6%5%14%3%8,720
Don't know56%18%3%19%4%122
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week15%8%77%5,197
Once or twice a month16%11%73%1,716
Several times a year17%9%74%1,506
Seldom/never14%11%75%8,750
Don't know23%7%70%129
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week34%21%27%17%4,655
Once or twice a month34%21%26%19%1,568
Several times a year25%21%31%23%1,398
Seldom/never27%20%29%25%7,904
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week44%31%14%10%5,230
Once or twice a month44%31%16%9%1,732
Several times a year41%30%17%12%1,520
Seldom/never41%30%18%11%8,803
Don't know47%33%12%8%128
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week55%5%12%4%24%5,231
Once or twice a month45%7%14%3%30%1,731
Several times a year49%7%12%4%28%1,519
Seldom/never46%9%11%3%31%8,818
Don't know51%4%15%6%24%130
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week29%71%5,238
Once or twice a month27%73%1,729
Several times a year27%73%1,522
Seldom/never24%76%8,809
Don't know16%84%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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week87%10%1%1%1%1%5,263
Once or twice a month70%20%4%< 1%4%2%1,736
Several times a year59%25%5%1%8%1%1,528
Seldom/never35%27%10%1%22%4%8,846
Don't know61%17%3%7%2%9%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week85%11%2%2%1%5,263
Once or twice a month61%27%6%5%1%1,736
Several times a year44%40%9%6%1%1,528
Seldom/never21%32%21%25%1%8,846
Don't know55%22%2%7%14%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week69%21%10%< 1%5,263
Once or twice a month34%49%16%< 1%1,736
Several times a year20%57%22%< 1%1,528
Seldom/never10%34%56%< 1%8,846
Don't know28%29%22%21%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week85%10%1%3%1%5,263
Once or twice a month57%25%7%10%1%1,736
Several times a year41%26%12%20%1%1,528
Seldom/never21%16%9%53%1%8,846
Don't know47%14%2%8%30%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week57%14%8%21%< 1%5,263
Once or twice a month17%21%16%46%1%1,736
Several times a year7%8%25%59%1%1,528
Seldom/never3%2%4%90%< 1%8,846
Don't know23%12%6%31%28%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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%25%2%5,263
Once or twice a month39%15%5%39%2%1,736
Several times a year29%13%11%44%2%1,528
Seldom/never22%7%5%64%1%8,846
Don't know36%2%4%25%34%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week81%10%3%4%1%5,263
Once or twice a month59%22%9%9%1%1,736
Several times a year48%19%18%14%1%1,528
Seldom/never35%17%13%34%1%8,846
Don't know51%4%4%12%28%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week57%15%8%18%2%5,263
Once or twice a month47%19%13%20%1%1,736
Several times a year43%17%20%19%1%1,528
Seldom/never40%16%15%29%1%8,846
Don't know41%10%6%20%23%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week59%7%27%4%4%5,263
Once or twice a month34%15%41%8%3%1,736
Several times a year20%14%52%11%3%1,528
Seldom/never10%14%58%15%2%8,846
Don't know27%7%42%14%10%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week51%46%2%1%5,263
Once or twice a month36%61%1%1%1,736
Several times a year31%67%1%1%1,528
Seldom/never26%72%2%1%8,846
Don't know37%51%4%8%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week52%29%5%10%5%5,263
Once or twice a month32%35%2%23%8%1,736
Several times a year24%32%1%36%7%1,528
Seldom/never12%20%1%59%8%8,846
Don't know26%13%8%18%35%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week85%8%7%5,263
Once or twice a month80%13%6%1,736
Several times a year74%19%6%1,528
Seldom/never52%39%8%8,846
Don't know65%15%20%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week77%16%7%5,263
Once or twice a month70%24%7%1,736
Several times a year61%32%7%1,528
Seldom/never40%51%8%8,846
Don't know54%24%21%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week50%17%33%5,263
Once or twice a month43%15%42%1,736
Several times a year39%17%44%1,528
Seldom/never35%20%45%8,846
Don't know28%29%42%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%24%15%6%5,263
Once or twice a month41%34%21%4%1,736
Several times a year37%35%23%4%1,528
Seldom/never28%38%27%7%8,846
Don't know37%24%14%25%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%32%3%3%5,263
Once or twice a month57%37%3%3%1,736
Several times a year59%36%3%2%1,528
Seldom/never56%37%3%3%8,846
Don't know47%31%5%17%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week52%41%5%2%5,263
Once or twice a month47%48%3%2%1,736
Several times a year47%48%3%1%1,528
Seldom/never45%49%4%2%8,846
Don't know43%41%10%6%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week31%64%5%5,263
Once or twice a month47%49%3%1,736
Several times a year57%37%6%1,528
Seldom/never67%29%5%8,846
Don't know37%44%19%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week33%58%5%4%5,263
Once or twice a month56%36%4%4%1,736
Several times a year60%31%5%4%1,528
Seldom/never73%20%4%3%8,846
Don't know40%41%11%7%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week26%66%8%5,263
Once or twice a month49%43%8%1,736
Several times a year51%40%9%1,528
Seldom/never66%27%8%8,846
Don't know36%45%19%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week49%45%3%3%5,263
Once or twice a month42%53%3%2%1,736
Several times a year42%55%2%2%1,528
Seldom/never36%59%2%2%8,846
Don't know43%42%5%11%141
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 men by frequency of reading scripture

% of men 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 week12%27%3%53%6%5,263
Once or twice a month25%32%5%33%5%1,736
Several times a year35%30%4%28%3%1,528
Seldom/never54%21%5%17%3%8,846
Don't know18%23%14%35%11%141
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.