Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201421%10%9%59%1%15,190
200722%10%9%58%1%18,234
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by religious group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist27%5%12%55%< 1%111
Catholic16%10%11%62%1%3,428
Evangelical Protestant40%14%11%34%1%2,407
Historically Black Protestant49%16%10%25%< 1%751
Jewish8%6%10%75%1%414
Mainline Protestant20%12%13%55%1%2,990
Mormon51%10%9%30%< 1%162
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")7%6%5%82%< 1%4,142
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week18%34%27%21%2,953
Once or twice a month27%34%24%15%1,430
Several times a year22%36%26%16%1,409
Seldom/never25%34%25%16%9,038
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week10%13%29%32%14%2%2,953
Once or twice a month17%15%28%28%10%1%1,430
Several times a year14%15%29%30%11%1%1,409
Seldom/never15%16%27%30%10%1%9,038
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week43%57%3,008
Once or twice a month45%55%1,457
Several times a year52%48%1,438
Seldom/never53%47%9,183
Don't know54%46%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week54%22%3%16%5%2,960
Once or twice a month60%17%4%16%4%1,440
Several times a year67%10%4%14%4%1,416
Seldom/never75%6%4%11%3%9,072
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week14%8%78%2,958
Once or twice a month14%12%74%1,433
Several times a year15%11%75%1,413
Seldom/never11%11%78%9,091
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of…

Frequency of reading scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week46%21%21%12%2,598
Once or twice a month40%22%24%15%1,279
Several times a year33%20%28%18%1,280
Seldom/never29%20%28%22%8,088
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week49%32%12%7%2,988
Once or twice a month47%33%13%7%1,453
Several times a year42%33%14%11%1,427
Seldom/never41%32%17%10%9,149
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week45%7%17%9%22%2,992
Once or twice a month42%9%15%7%27%1,453
Several times a year46%9%13%7%25%1,433
Seldom/never46%10%12%5%27%9,158
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week31%69%2,999
Once or twice a month32%68%1,455
Several times a year30%70%1,434
Seldom/never27%73%9,157
Don't know20%80%101
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say they…

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week85%11%1%1%1%1%3,008
Once or twice a month71%22%4%1%2%1%1,457
Several times a year63%26%4%1%4%2%1,438
Seldom/never39%30%10%1%16%4%9,183
Don't know68%12%1%8%2%8%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week77%18%3%2%< 1%3,008
Once or twice a month55%35%6%3%< 1%1,457
Several times a year42%45%8%4%1%1,438
Seldom/never20%37%22%20%1%9,183
Don't know50%33%1%6%11%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend religious services…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%31%14%< 1%3,008
Once or twice a month28%54%18%< 1%1,457
Several times a year18%59%23%< 1%1,438
Seldom/never9%36%55%< 1%9,183
Don't know32%27%22%19%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week84%12%1%2%1%3,008
Once or twice a month61%24%7%7%1%1,457
Several times a year45%27%12%15%1%1,438
Seldom/never26%18%10%45%1%9,183
Don't know50%15%3%4%28%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend prayer group…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%15%9%32%1%3,008
Once or twice a month13%22%13%51%< 1%1,457
Several times a year6%7%24%62%< 1%1,438
Seldom/never3%2%4%91%< 1%9,183
Don't know20%7%6%40%27%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week60%6%2%31%1%3,008
Once or twice a month37%14%4%44%1%1,457
Several times a year28%13%12%46%1%1,438
Seldom/never23%8%5%64%1%9,183
Don't know38%2%3%35%22%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week77%12%5%5%1%3,008
Once or twice a month56%22%11%9%1%1,457
Several times a year49%21%18%11%1%1,438
Seldom/never37%17%13%30%1%9,183
Don't know58%6%5%11%19%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week52%15%9%22%2%3,008
Once or twice a month42%20%13%24%1%1,457
Several times a year40%17%20%22%1%1,438
Seldom/never36%16%15%32%1%9,183
Don't know42%10%9%21%18%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%66%2%2%3,008
Once or twice a month28%70%1%1%1,457
Several times a year25%74%1%< 1%1,438
Seldom/never23%75%1%1%9,183
Don't know31%63%4%1%104
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 adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of reading scriptureWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week45%29%3%15%8%3,008
Once or twice a month26%39%3%23%9%1,457
Several times a year20%37%2%33%8%1,438
Seldom/never11%23%1%57%8%9,183
Don't know29%14%7%15%34%104
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 adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week87%8%5%3,008
Once or twice a month84%10%6%1,457
Several times a year78%16%6%1,438
Seldom/never58%33%9%9,183
Don't know66%10%24%104
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 adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week71%22%7%3,008
Once or twice a month65%27%8%1,457
Several times a year60%32%8%1,438
Seldom/never41%49%9%9,183
Don't know48%31%21%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week36%19%46%3,008
Once or twice a month33%16%50%1,457
Several times a year34%17%49%1,438
Seldom/never34%20%47%9,183
Don't know21%33%47%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%33%21%7%3,008
Once or twice a month34%39%22%5%1,457
Several times a year31%39%24%5%1,438
Seldom/never25%38%29%7%9,183
Don't know36%30%15%20%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%46%3%3%3,008
Once or twice a month50%43%3%4%1,457
Several times a year52%41%3%3%1,438
Seldom/never53%40%3%4%9,183
Don't know42%40%6%12%104
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 adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of reading scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%50%4%2%3,008
Once or twice a month43%53%3%1%1,457
Several times a year46%50%3%1%1,438
Seldom/never46%49%4%2%9,183
Don't know33%52%10%5%104
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 adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%49%5%3,008
Once or twice a month59%38%3%1,457
Several times a year63%32%5%1,438
Seldom/never71%25%4%9,183
Don't know40%34%26%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%36%5%4%3,008
Once or twice a month70%24%3%3%1,457
Several times a year70%23%4%3%1,438
Seldom/never79%15%3%3%9,183
Don't know56%24%8%12%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%47%9%3,008
Once or twice a month57%35%9%1,457
Several times a year61%30%9%1,438
Seldom/never71%21%7%9,183
Don't know47%31%22%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%52%2%4%3,008
Once or twice a month41%54%2%2%1,457
Several times a year39%57%2%1%1,438
Seldom/never34%61%2%3%9,183
Don't know38%43%4%15%104
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say humans…

Frequency of reading scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week18%30%3%42%6%3,008
Once or twice a month28%31%4%33%4%1,457
Several times a year34%32%5%26%3%1,438
Seldom/never50%22%5%19%3%9,183
Don't know19%27%14%29%11%104
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.