Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Southern Baptist Convention
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who read scripture…
| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,845. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| 2014 | 63% | 12% | 7% | 18% | 1% | 1,845 |
| 2007 | 58% | 12% | 7% | 22% | 1% | 2,539 |
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are ages…
| Frequency of reading scripture | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,187. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 11% | 27% | 34% | 28% | 1,187 |
| Once or twice a month | 18% | 28% | 27% | 27% | 206 |
| Several times a year | 11% | 35% | 36% | 18% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 16% | 28% | 31% | 24% | 291 |
Generational cohort among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,187. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| At least once a week | 6% | 8% | 23% | 41% | 20% | 2% | 1,187 |
| Once or twice a month | 11% | 9% | 25% | 36% | 17% | 1% | 206 |
| Several times a year | 4% | 8% | 35% | 42% | 12% | < 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 9% | 13% | 23% | 35% | 18% | 2% | 291 |
Gender composition among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Men | Women | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| At least once a week | 46% | 54% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 49% | 51% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 52% | 48% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 63% | 37% | 295 |
Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…
| Frequency of reading scripture | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,197. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 85% | 7% | < 1% | 4% | 4% | 1,197 |
| Once or twice a month | 83% | 9% | < 1% | 3% | 4% | 207 |
| Several times a year | 85% | 4% | < 1% | 8% | 3% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 86% | 4% | < 1% | 1% | 8% | 294 |
Immigrant status among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,202. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 2% | 2% | 96% | 1,202 |
| Once or twice a month | 2% | 3% | 94% | 205 |
| Several times a year | 2% | 3% | 95% | 112 |
| Seldom/never | 3% | 1% | 96% | 293 |
Income distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who have a household income of…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,053. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 31% | 22% | 31% | 16% | 1,053 |
| Once or twice a month | 31% | 23% | 30% | 16% | 183 |
| Several times a year | 32% | 21% | 37% | 11% | 104 |
| Seldom/never | 33% | 22% | 28% | 17% | 266 |
Educational distribution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who have completed…
| Frequency of reading scripture | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,201. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 43% | 36% | 14% | 6% | 1,201 |
| Once or twice a month | 45% | 36% | 13% | 7% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 52% | 33% | 11% | 4% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 54% | 34% | 9% | 4% | 293 |
Marital status among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,210. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 65% | 2% | 12% | 10% | 11% | 1,210 |
| Once or twice a month | 54% | 5% | 15% | 12% | 14% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 51% | 5% | 25% | 9% | 10% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 53% | 4% | 14% | 9% | 21% | 294 |
Parent of children under 18 among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Parents | Non-parents | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,207. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| At least once a week | 24% | 76% | 1,207 |
| Once or twice a month | 29% | 71% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 31% | 69% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 28% | 72% | 294 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say they…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| At least once a week | 95% | 3% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 88% | 10% | < 1% | 1% | < 1% | 1% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 85% | 15% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 70% | 23% | 5% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 295 |
Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say religion is…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 94% | 6% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 73% | 25% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 61% | 39% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 48% | 43% | 5% | 3% | 1% | 295 |
Attendance at religious services among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend religious services…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 76% | 19% | 5% | 1% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 34% | 52% | 13% | 1% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 16% | 68% | 15% | < 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 20% | 40% | 40% | < 1% | 295 |
Frequency of prayer among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who pray…
| Frequency of reading scripture | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 94% | 5% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 75% | 19% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 59% | 31% | 5% | 4% | 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 48% | 23% | 9% | 20% | 1% | 295 |
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who attend prayer group…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 63% | 13% | 9% | 14% | < 1% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 19% | 22% | 17% | 41% | < 1% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 5% | 11% | 25% | 58% | < 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 8% | 4% | 4% | 84% | < 1% | 295 |
Frequency of meditation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who meditate…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 58% | 5% | 2% | 33% | 3% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 33% | 13% | 3% | 49% | 2% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 27% | 6% | 7% | 60% | < 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 24% | 4% | 2% | 69% | 1% | 295 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 89% | 7% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 69% | 17% | 6% | 7% | 1% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 56% | 20% | 15% | 6% | 3% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 48% | 18% | 8% | 24% | 1% | 295 |
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 49% | 14% | 9% | 25% | 2% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 30% | 21% | 16% | 31% | 1% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 35% | 17% | 19% | 29% | < 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 34% | 12% | 18% | 35% | 1% | 295 |
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Frequency of reading scripture | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 73% | 3% | 21% | 2% | 2% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 54% | 3% | 36% | 4% | 3% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 38% | 8% | 48% | 5% | 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 28% | 6% | 63% | 2% | 1% | 295 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 57% | 41% | 2% | 1% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 46% | 51% | 1% | 2% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 42% | 57% | 1% | < 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 36% | 61% | 2% | 1% | 295 |
Interpreting scripture among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say the holy scripture is…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 70% | 19% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 57% | 29% | 3% | 7% | 4% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 43% | 38% | 3% | 10% | 6% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 38% | 32% | 3% | 24% | 3% | 295 |
Belief in Heaven among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in heaven
| Frequency of reading scripture | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 87% | 4% | 8% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 93% | 5% | 2% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 95% | < 1% | 4% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 86% | 8% | 6% | 295 |
Belief in Hell among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …in hell
| Frequency of reading scripture | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 88% | 6% | 6% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 88% | 7% | 5% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 88% | 6% | 6% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 78% | 15% | 7% | 295 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who identify as…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 68% | 9% | 23% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 65% | 8% | 27% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 57% | 13% | 30% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 53% | 15% | 32% | 295 |
Political ideology among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 70% | 19% | 8% | 3% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 64% | 23% | 9% | 4% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 50% | 38% | 6% | 5% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 46% | 30% | 18% | 7% | 295 |
Views about size of government among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who would rather have…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 73% | 23% | 2% | 3% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 67% | 29% | < 1% | 4% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 67% | 24% | 6% | 3% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 61% | 33% | 3% | 3% | 295 |
Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say government aid to the poor…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 64% | 31% | 3% | 2% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 58% | 37% | 3% | 2% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 59% | 36% | 5% | < 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 60% | 38% | 1% | 1% | 295 |
Views about abortion among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say abortion should be…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 22% | 74% | 3% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 38% | 57% | 5% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 37% | 59% | 3% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 52% | 43% | 6% | 295 |
Views about homosexuality among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say homosexuality…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 23% | 70% | 4% | 3% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 36% | 55% | 4% | 5% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 43% | 50% | 6% | < 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 47% | 47% | 6% | 1% | 295 |
Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who …same-sex marriage
| Frequency of reading scripture | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| At least once a week | 16% | 79% | 5% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 28% | 62% | 11% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 30% | 62% | 8% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 38% | 54% | 9% | 295 |
Views about environmental regulation among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say…
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| At least once a week | 52% | 43% | 3% | 3% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 54% | 40% | 4% | 2% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 48% | 48% | 4% | < 1% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 44% | 49% | 3% | 4% | 295 |
Views about human evolution among members of the Southern Baptist Convention by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Southern Baptist Convention who say humans…
| Frequency of reading scripture | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,211. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| At least once a week | 7% | 20% | 2% | 66% | 5% | 1,211 |
| Once or twice a month | 12% | 28% | 4% | 51% | 5% | 208 |
| Several times a year | 25% | 28% | 4% | 39% | 3% | 114 |
| Seldom/never | 24% | 29% | 2% | 44% | 2% | 295 |
