Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%11%8%41%1%4,752
200737%11%7%44%1%4,425
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.

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Frequency of reading scripture among divorced or separated adults by religious group

% of divorced or separated adults who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic31%12%9%48%< 1%898
Evangelical Protestant60%13%9%17%1%1,239
Historically Black Protestant64%11%4%20%1%398
Mainline Protestant30%14%12%43%1%764
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")12%6%6%76%1%967
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week5%37%39%19%1,740
Once or twice a month7%35%43%15%476
Several times a year5%42%40%14%385
Seldom/never6%35%41%18%2,013
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week2%7%33%45%13%< 1%1,740
Once or twice a month1%8%33%48%10%< 1%476
Several times a year1%9%36%46%7%< 1%385
Seldom/never2%9%30%48%10%< 1%2,013
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week36%64%1,784
Once or twice a month49%51%482
Several times a year47%53%390
Seldom/never51%49%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week50%24%1%20%6%1,751
Once or twice a month59%20%2%17%3%477
Several times a year68%8%1%20%3%385
Seldom/never75%7%2%13%4%2,019
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week16%6%78%1,752
Once or twice a month16%6%78%471
Several times a year16%8%76%385
Seldom/never12%9%78%2,019
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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 week58%22%14%6%1,591
Once or twice a month54%26%16%4%436
Several times a year47%20%26%8%361
Seldom/never47%22%21%10%1,855
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week47%36%12%6%1,774
Once or twice a month50%32%10%7%481
Several times a year39%35%14%11%389
Seldom/never44%34%13%9%2,033
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week29%71%1,781
Once or twice a month23%77%480
Several times a year30%70%390
Seldom/never23%77%2,047
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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 week89%9%1%1%< 1%1%1,784
Once or twice a month76%17%2%1%2%1%482
Several times a year66%27%2%2%4%< 1%390
Seldom/never48%26%7%1%13%4%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week86%10%2%2%< 1%1,784
Once or twice a month67%25%5%3%< 1%482
Several times a year47%39%8%4%1%390
Seldom/never28%34%16%20%1%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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 week61%27%12%< 1%1,784
Once or twice a month26%54%20%< 1%482
Several times a year14%59%27%< 1%390
Seldom/never10%33%57%< 1%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week89%9%1%2%< 1%1,784
Once or twice a month67%24%3%5%1%482
Several times a year53%24%11%10%2%390
Seldom/never34%18%8%39%1%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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 week53%13%7%26%1%1,784
Once or twice a month18%27%15%40%1%482
Several times a year5%7%22%65%1%390
Seldom/never4%3%4%89%1%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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 week68%5%2%23%2%1,784
Once or twice a month45%18%4%33%1%482
Several times a year32%12%13%42%1%390
Seldom/never31%9%4%55%1%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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 week83%9%3%5%1%1,784
Once or twice a month62%22%8%7%1%482
Several times a year50%21%14%13%1%390
Seldom/never42%14%12%30%2%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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%12%7%20%2%1,784
Once or twice a month43%21%13%23%1%482
Several times a year39%18%18%24%1%390
Seldom/never39%15%14%31%1%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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 week57%6%31%5%3%1,784
Once or twice a month33%12%48%6%2%482
Several times a year26%10%54%7%3%390
Seldom/never15%14%58%11%2%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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 week39%58%2%1%1,784
Once or twice a month34%63%< 1%2%482
Several times a year31%66%2%< 1%390
Seldom/never22%76%1%1%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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 week56%25%5%9%6%1,784
Once or twice a month40%30%2%18%10%482
Several times a year23%37%1%28%10%390
Seldom/never18%21%1%52%8%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week86%7%7%1,784
Once or twice a month82%10%8%482
Several times a year81%15%5%390
Seldom/never57%34%8%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week75%17%7%1,784
Once or twice a month68%23%8%482
Several times a year67%25%8%390
Seldom/never42%49%9%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week35%19%46%1,784
Once or twice a month31%21%49%482
Several times a year32%21%47%390
Seldom/never28%22%50%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%28%20%8%1,784
Once or twice a month34%35%26%5%482
Several times a year36%35%22%6%390
Seldom/never26%33%34%8%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%50%2%4%1,784
Once or twice a month45%47%3%4%482
Several times a year48%43%5%4%390
Seldom/never47%46%3%4%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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 week37%55%5%3%1,784
Once or twice a month41%53%4%1%482
Several times a year40%52%6%1%390
Seldom/never38%56%4%2%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%55%5%1,784
Once or twice a month52%44%4%482
Several times a year61%35%4%390
Seldom/never69%27%5%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%47%5%4%1,784
Once or twice a month60%34%2%4%482
Several times a year72%21%6%2%390
Seldom/never75%18%4%3%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week33%58%9%1,784
Once or twice a month47%43%9%482
Several times a year51%36%13%390
Seldom/never65%26%8%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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 week39%53%2%5%1,784
Once or twice a month39%54%3%4%482
Several times a year36%58%5%1%390
Seldom/never33%62%2%3%2,048
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 divorced or separated adults by frequency of reading scripture

% of divorced or separated adults 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%28%2%52%6%1,784
Once or twice a month21%29%5%39%7%482
Several times a year26%28%7%37%3%390
Seldom/never45%24%4%23%3%2,048
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.