Frequency of reading scripture among independents and those who don't lean to either party

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201435%9%7%47%2%5,658
200733%9%6%48%3%5,770
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by religious group

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic28%11%9%51%1%1,158
Evangelical Protestant62%11%7%19%1%1,230
Historically Black Protestant64%10%9%17%1%184
Jehovah's Witness91%2%2%3%2%188
Mainline Protestant34%11%11%43%2%822
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")12%7%6%75%1%1,474
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week19%38%26%17%1,918
Once or twice a month29%42%20%9%456
Several times a year25%46%20%9%411
Seldom/never29%37%22%11%2,527
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week10%15%32%30%12%1%1,918
Once or twice a month18%17%36%22%6%< 1%456
Several times a year15%21%35%24%4%1%411
Seldom/never18%21%29%27%6%1%2,527
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week40%60%2,016
Once or twice a month45%55%481
Several times a year51%49%430
Seldom/never57%43%2,630
Don't know41%59%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week51%14%3%26%6%1,943
Once or twice a month49%7%5%33%6%468
Several times a year54%8%6%28%5%416
Seldom/never65%5%6%19%5%2,560
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week27%8%65%1,958
Once or twice a month29%10%61%459
Several times a year29%8%63%414
Seldom/never20%10%70%2,550
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week52%21%20%7%1,504
Once or twice a month55%19%15%10%377
Several times a year44%16%24%16%332
Seldom/never45%20%22%13%2,086
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week51%31%11%6%1,985
Once or twice a month57%29%10%5%475
Several times a year46%33%12%10%418
Seldom/never52%30%12%6%2,595
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week50%6%15%9%20%1,984
Once or twice a month43%12%17%4%24%475
Several times a year44%9%16%5%26%425
Seldom/never40%11%14%4%31%2,604
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week35%65%1,996
Once or twice a month35%65%478
Several times a year36%64%424
Seldom/never30%70%2,617
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week86%10%1%1%1%1%2,016
Once or twice a month71%18%5%1%2%3%481
Several times a year63%24%4%1%5%2%430
Seldom/never41%28%9%1%17%4%2,630
Don't know64%13%< 1%8%< 1%15%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week85%10%2%2%1%2,016
Once or twice a month59%29%6%3%2%481
Several times a year50%37%7%4%3%430
Seldom/never25%34%18%22%1%2,630
Don't know56%18%< 1%5%21%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week67%22%10%1%2,016
Once or twice a month30%50%20%1%481
Several times a year18%54%26%1%430
Seldom/never11%31%58%1%2,630
Don't know32%24%16%28%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week88%8%1%2%1%2,016
Once or twice a month60%23%6%8%2%481
Several times a year48%22%12%15%3%430
Seldom/never27%16%9%47%1%2,630
Don't know46%8%2%5%39%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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%12%7%21%2%2,016
Once or twice a month16%21%13%49%1%481
Several times a year10%7%27%55%1%430
Seldom/never4%3%4%89%< 1%2,630
Don't know28%2%5%29%36%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week67%5%2%23%3%2,016
Once or twice a month39%14%2%42%3%481
Several times a year30%15%12%39%4%430
Seldom/never26%7%4%61%2%2,630
Don't know29%2%5%26%37%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week84%8%3%3%2%2,016
Once or twice a month60%17%8%13%2%481
Several times a year53%18%17%10%3%430
Seldom/never41%14%11%32%2%2,630
Don't know46%6%6%4%38%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week59%11%7%19%4%2,016
Once or twice a month48%19%8%23%2%481
Several times a year44%14%18%23%2%430
Seldom/never38%12%14%34%1%2,630
Don't know40%6%10%14%29%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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%6%27%4%5%2,016
Once or twice a month32%13%44%6%5%481
Several times a year23%13%51%9%4%430
Seldom/never12%11%60%13%4%2,630
Don't know31%7%35%11%17%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week40%55%3%2%2,016
Once or twice a month28%69%2%1%481
Several times a year24%73%2%< 1%430
Seldom/never22%74%2%2%2,630
Don't know29%62%3%5%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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%25%6%9%7%2,016
Once or twice a month32%28%4%23%12%481
Several times a year26%29%3%30%12%430
Seldom/never15%19%2%51%12%2,630
Don't know33%12%8%11%36%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week81%10%8%2,016
Once or twice a month79%10%11%481
Several times a year72%18%9%430
Seldom/never57%32%11%2,630
Don't know56%9%35%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week66%25%9%2,016
Once or twice a month59%28%13%481
Several times a year56%32%12%430
Seldom/never42%47%11%2,630
Don't know38%29%33%101
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

Political ideology among independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week34%26%15%25%2,016
Once or twice a month28%33%19%19%481
Several times a year21%43%20%15%430
Seldom/never19%37%23%21%2,630
Don't know19%29%10%42%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week43%44%5%8%2,016
Once or twice a month42%45%7%6%481
Several times a year49%42%4%4%430
Seldom/never49%40%4%6%2,630
Don't know28%41%4%26%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week40%49%7%4%2,016
Once or twice a month39%50%6%5%481
Several times a year40%51%6%3%430
Seldom/never43%46%6%4%2,630
Don't know40%34%7%19%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week29%64%8%2,016
Once or twice a month49%43%8%481
Several times a year56%36%8%430
Seldom/never61%32%7%2,630
Don't know29%40%31%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%49%8%7%2,016
Once or twice a month65%20%8%7%481
Several times a year65%23%6%6%430
Seldom/never75%15%5%5%2,630
Don't know36%37%9%18%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week29%57%15%2,016
Once or twice a month51%31%17%481
Several times a year56%30%14%430
Seldom/never67%21%13%2,630
Don't know26%40%34%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week36%52%5%7%2,016
Once or twice a month39%49%5%7%481
Several times a year35%57%4%4%430
Seldom/never33%57%4%6%2,630
Don't know35%42%8%15%101
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency of reading scripture

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party 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 week13%24%3%52%8%2,016
Once or twice a month24%28%7%33%9%481
Several times a year29%25%7%32%8%430
Seldom/never44%21%7%21%6%2,630
Don't know13%24%19%33%11%101
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.