Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Northeast by religious group
% of adults in the Northeast who read scripture…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
19%
10%
10%
60%
1%
2,023
Evangelical Protestant
63%
11%
7%
18%
1%
759
Historically Black Protestant
60%
12%
11%
15%
2%
247
Jewish
17%
6%
10%
65%
1%
350
Mainline Protestant
26%
10%
12%
51%
< 1%
1,131
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
8%
4%
5%
83%
< 1%
1,499
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who are ages…
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Frequency of reading scripture
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
15%
34%
29%
22%
1,559
Once or twice a month
22%
34%
30%
15%
497
Several times a year
21%
35%
27%
18%
550
Seldom/never
24%
33%
26%
17%
3,701
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
11%
29%
34%
15%
2%
1,559
Once or twice a month
13%
14%
29%
33%
10%
1%
497
Several times a year
14%
14%
29%
32%
11%
1%
550
Seldom/never
16%
14%
26%
32%
10%
1%
3,701
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
58%
1,606
Once or twice a month
47%
53%
513
Several times a year
48%
52%
561
Seldom/never
51%
49%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
21%
3%
15%
5%
1,570
Once or twice a month
61%
12%
6%
18%
3%
503
Several times a year
67%
9%
5%
14%
4%
548
Seldom/never
79%
5%
4%
9%
3%
3,728
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
24%
12%
64%
1,575
Once or twice a month
22%
16%
62%
504
Several times a year
20%
15%
66%
550
Seldom/never
13%
15%
72%
3,723
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who have a household income of…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
20%
24%
13%
1,320
Once or twice a month
36%
20%
25%
19%
444
Several times a year
36%
17%
27%
20%
487
Seldom/never
25%
19%
29%
28%
3,228
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who have completed…
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Frequency of reading scripture
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
48%
27%
14%
11%
1,597
Once or twice a month
41%
31%
14%
14%
512
Several times a year
41%
27%
18%
14%
557
Seldom/never
36%
28%
21%
15%
3,750
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
5%
13%
10%
24%
1,597
Once or twice a month
44%
7%
15%
6%
28%
510
Several times a year
46%
7%
9%
9%
30%
558
Seldom/never
47%
9%
10%
5%
29%
3,753
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
70%
1,597
Once or twice a month
27%
73%
511
Several times a year
28%
72%
560
Seldom/never
24%
76%
3,763
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who say they…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
10%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1,606
Once or twice a month
71%
21%
4%
< 1%
3%
1%
513
Several times a year
62%
22%
6%
1%
6%
2%
561
Seldom/never
37%
29%
10%
1%
20%
4%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
10%
2%
2%
1%
1,606
Once or twice a month
62%
30%
4%
3%
< 1%
513
Several times a year
48%
38%
9%
5%
1%
561
Seldom/never
22%
34%
20%
23%
1%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who attend religious services…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
69%
20%
10%
< 1%
1,606
Once or twice a month
35%
47%
17%
1%
513
Several times a year
24%
58%
17%
1%
561
Seldom/never
12%
35%
52%
< 1%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who pray…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
89%
7%
1%
3%
1%
1,606
Once or twice a month
63%
23%
5%
8%
1%
513
Several times a year
46%
25%
13%
16%
< 1%
561
Seldom/never
27%
17%
9%
46%
1%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who attend prayer group…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
12%
9%
25%
1%
1,606
Once or twice a month
14%
20%
13%
52%
1%
513
Several times a year
8%
8%
22%
62%
< 1%
561
Seldom/never
3%
3%
4%
90%
< 1%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who meditate…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
7%
2%
23%
2%
1,606
Once or twice a month
40%
16%
4%
39%
1%
513
Several times a year
29%
13%
13%
44%
2%
561
Seldom/never
24%
9%
5%
61%
1%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
83%
9%
3%
4%
1%
1,606
Once or twice a month
52%
28%
9%
10%
1%
513
Several times a year
49%
20%
17%
14%
1%
561
Seldom/never
38%
17%
13%
30%
2%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
15%
6%
17%
2%
1,606
Once or twice a month
42%
22%
14%
21%
1%
513
Several times a year
44%
18%
22%
15%
1%
561
Seldom/never
38%
16%
15%
30%
1%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of reading scripture
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
8%
27%
5%
2%
1,606
Once or twice a month
29%
13%
49%
5%
3%
513
Several times a year
21%
13%
51%
13%
3%
561
Seldom/never
9%
14%
61%
14%
2%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who say…
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Frequency of reading scripture
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
55%
2%
1%
1,606
Once or twice a month
29%
68%
1%
1%
513
Several times a year
27%
71%
1%
1%
561
Seldom/never
23%
75%
1%
1%
3,774
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who say the holy scripture is…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
28%
4%
10%
6%
1,606
Once or twice a month
28%
36%
3%
24%
8%
513
Several times a year
22%
35%
2%
35%
6%
561
Seldom/never
10%
21%
1%
61%
7%
3,774
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who …in heaven
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
7%
7%
1,606
Once or twice a month
82%
13%
4%
513
Several times a year
73%
21%
6%
561
Seldom/never
55%
37%
9%
3,774
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who …in hell
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
20%
9%
1,606
Once or twice a month
61%
31%
8%
513
Several times a year
53%
40%
7%
561
Seldom/never
37%
54%
9%
3,774
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Party affiliation among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
19%
43%
1,606
Once or twice a month
32%
15%
54%
513
Several times a year
28%
15%
56%
561
Seldom/never
29%
18%
53%
3,774
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Political ideology among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
29%
18%
8%
1,606
Once or twice a month
31%
40%
25%
5%
513
Several times a year
29%
37%
29%
5%
561
Seldom/never
24%
36%
34%
6%
3,774
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Views about size of government among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who would rather have…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
47%
3%
4%
1,606
Once or twice a month
43%
49%
5%
4%
513
Several times a year
46%
49%
2%
3%
561
Seldom/never
49%
44%
3%
4%
3,774
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who say government aid to the poor…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
51%
5%
2%
1,606
Once or twice a month
38%
56%
4%
2%
513
Several times a year
35%
60%
4%
2%
561
Seldom/never
42%
53%
4%
2%
3,774
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Views about abortion among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
55%
5%
1,606
Once or twice a month
54%
42%
4%
513
Several times a year
64%
32%
4%
561
Seldom/never
73%
23%
4%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
47%
42%
5%
5%
1,606
Once or twice a month
66%
25%
5%
4%
513
Several times a year
71%
22%
3%
4%
561
Seldom/never
82%
13%
2%
2%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
54%
10%
1,606
Once or twice a month
59%
32%
9%
513
Several times a year
62%
32%
7%
561
Seldom/never
75%
19%
6%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who say…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
55%
2%
4%
1,606
Once or twice a month
34%
60%
4%
2%
513
Several times a year
35%
60%
1%
3%
561
Seldom/never
30%
66%
2%
2%
3,774
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among adults in the Northeast by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Northeast who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
24%
4%
52%
6%
1,606
Once or twice a month
28%
33%
4%
32%
4%
513
Several times a year
34%
30%
4%
29%
2%
561
Seldom/never
54%
20%
5%
18%
3%
3,774
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.