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Age distribution among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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At least once a week
8%
28%
25%
39%
150
Seldom/never
9%
23%
35%
34%
326
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
3%
7%
25%
36%
27%
1%
150
Seldom/never
7%
4%
19%
44%
23%
2%
326
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
57%
152
Seldom/never
46%
54%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
8%
< 1%
3%
3%
150
Seldom/never
89%
4%
1%
2%
4%
324
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
6%
7%
88%
151
Seldom/never
11%
8%
81%
327
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
20%
14%
37%
29%
136
Seldom/never
14%
14%
31%
41%
287
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
18%
30%
26%
26%
152
Seldom/never
20%
24%
34%
23%
326
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
69%
1%
8%
8%
14%
152
Seldom/never
60%
6%
12%
9%
14%
326
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
25%
75%
152
Seldom/never
20%
80%
327
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
82%
14%
1%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
152
Seldom/never
46%
32%
11%
2%
6%
2%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
90%
6%
3%
1%
< 1%
152
Seldom/never
27%
46%
20%
5%
1%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
67%
27%
6%
< 1%
152
Seldom/never
14%
54%
31%
1%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
82%
10%
2%
6%
1%
152
Seldom/never
34%
23%
14%
29%
< 1%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
36%
13%
13%
35%
3%
152
Seldom/never
3%
3%
4%
90%
< 1%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
54%
14%
3%
30%
< 1%
152
Seldom/never
27%
14%
4%
55%
1%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
73%
17%
4%
5%
< 1%
152
Seldom/never
39%
19%
16%
23%
3%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
62%
15%
5%
17%
1%
152
Seldom/never
36%
20%
16%
27%
1%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
44%
13%
33%
6%
4%
152
Seldom/never
9%
15%
65%
7%
4%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
37%
61%
2%
< 1%
152
Seldom/never
30%
66%
3%
1%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
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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
25%
43%
1%
18%
13%
152
Seldom/never
7%
27%
1%
57%
8%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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%
9%
6%
152
Seldom/never
66%
24%
11%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
52%
30%
18%
152
Seldom/never
39%
49%
12%
328
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Party affiliation among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
42%
13%
45%
152
Seldom/never
44%
13%
43%
328
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Political ideology among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
36%
26%
1%
152
Seldom/never
35%
34%
28%
3%
328
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Views about size of government among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
52%
35%
7%
7%
152
Seldom/never
59%
35%
2%
3%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
36%
54%
6%
5%
152
Seldom/never
48%
49%
3%
1%
328
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 episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
63%
35%
3%
152
Seldom/never
82%
13%
5%
328
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Views about homosexuality among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
71%
20%
4%
5%
152
Seldom/never
84%
12%
2%
2%
328
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Views about same-sex marriage among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
62%
30%
8%
152
Seldom/never
75%
19%
6%
328
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Views about environmental regulation among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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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
28%
63%
5%
4%
152
Seldom/never
32%
65%
3%
1%
328
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Views about human evolution among episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of episcopalians/Anglicans in the Mainline Tradition 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
18%
42%
8%
23%
8%
152
Seldom/never
55%
29%
3%
10%
3%
328
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.