Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201433%11%8%47%1%13,339
200734%11%8%46%1%14,306
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services by religious group

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist34%11%9%45%1%134
Catholic26%12%10%50%1%2,884
Evangelical Protestant58%13%8%21%1%2,210
Hindu12%14%19%55%< 1%103
Historically Black Protestant61%13%8%17%1%1,326
Jehovah's Witness87%2%4%5%3%109
Jewish16%9%7%67%1%442
Mainline Protestant31%13%12%44%1%1,908
Mormon64%12%2%21%< 1%119
Muslim46%13%11%30%1%163
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")10%6%5%78%< 1%3,419
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week21%34%27%17%4,029
Once or twice a month34%34%22%10%1,318
Several times a year28%37%23%13%1,095
Seldom/never30%35%22%12%6,572
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week12%14%29%32%12%1%4,029
Once or twice a month23%18%27%26%6%1%1,318
Several times a year18%18%29%26%9%1%1,095
Seldom/never20%18%27%27%7%1%6,572
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week35%65%4,125
Once or twice a month41%59%1,332
Several times a year43%57%1,108
Seldom/never45%55%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week34%32%3%26%5%4,070
Once or twice a month41%23%5%27%3%1,325
Several times a year50%17%6%24%4%1,099
Seldom/never61%10%6%19%3%6,623
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week26%9%65%4,033
Once or twice a month26%12%62%1,305
Several times a year24%12%65%1,087
Seldom/never20%13%68%6,587
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have a household income of…

Frequency of reading scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week58%19%16%8%3,569
Once or twice a month49%21%19%11%1,187
Several times a year42%19%24%15%1,004
Seldom/never37%19%24%20%5,948
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week55%28%10%7%4,100
Once or twice a month50%28%12%10%1,330
Several times a year45%26%16%13%1,104
Seldom/never41%28%18%13%6,635
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week39%7%18%9%27%4,106
Once or twice a month36%10%15%4%35%1,327
Several times a year43%9%13%5%31%1,103
Seldom/never39%11%12%5%33%6,652
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week33%67%4,111
Once or twice a month34%66%1,327
Several times a year33%67%1,106
Seldom/never28%72%6,655
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 week84%13%1%1%1%< 1%4,125
Once or twice a month68%23%4%< 1%3%1%1,332
Several times a year62%26%4%1%7%1%1,108
Seldom/never38%27%10%1%22%3%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week86%11%1%1%1%4,125
Once or twice a month65%27%4%3%< 1%1,332
Several times a year51%36%8%5%< 1%1,108
Seldom/never26%31%20%23%< 1%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 week66%25%9%1%4,125
Once or twice a month33%52%15%1%1,332
Several times a year22%58%19%< 1%1,108
Seldom/never11%36%53%< 1%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week86%10%1%2%1%4,125
Once or twice a month62%24%6%8%1%1,332
Several times a year50%24%10%15%1%1,108
Seldom/never28%16%8%46%< 1%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 week55%15%7%22%1%4,125
Once or twice a month17%26%14%43%< 1%1,332
Several times a year8%9%29%53%< 1%1,108
Seldom/never5%3%4%88%< 1%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 week66%7%2%23%2%4,125
Once or twice a month38%17%4%40%1%1,332
Several times a year31%13%12%42%2%1,108
Seldom/never25%9%5%60%1%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 week80%10%3%5%1%4,125
Once or twice a month56%22%12%9%2%1,332
Several times a year51%18%17%13%2%1,108
Seldom/never42%17%13%27%1%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 week55%14%8%21%2%4,125
Once or twice a month42%22%14%22%1%1,332
Several times a year42%18%19%21%1%1,108
Seldom/never40%16%15%29%1%6,676
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of reading scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%7%31%5%2%4,125
Once or twice a month32%13%43%9%2%1,332
Several times a year22%13%50%13%2%1,108
Seldom/never12%15%54%17%2%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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%67%1%1%4,125
Once or twice a month25%73%1%1%1,332
Several times a year22%76%1%1%1,108
Seldom/never18%81%1%1%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 week58%25%3%9%5%4,125
Once or twice a month37%34%2%22%6%1,332
Several times a year28%33%2%30%7%1,108
Seldom/never17%19%1%58%6%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week89%7%5%4,125
Once or twice a month84%12%5%1,332
Several times a year76%19%6%1,108
Seldom/never55%38%7%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week75%18%7%4,125
Once or twice a month66%28%6%1,332
Several times a year61%33%6%1,108
Seldom/never40%53%7%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week20%21%59%4,125
Once or twice a month20%17%63%1,332
Several times a year14%17%69%1,108
Seldom/never14%17%68%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week34%33%25%8%4,125
Once or twice a month26%36%32%5%1,332
Several times a year22%35%38%5%1,108
Seldom/never15%31%48%6%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 week27%68%4%2%4,125
Once or twice a month26%70%3%1%1,332
Several times a year22%76%2%1%1,108
Seldom/never24%72%3%2%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week42%53%5%4,125
Once or twice a month56%41%3%1,332
Several times a year63%33%4%1,108
Seldom/never72%25%3%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week51%42%4%4%4,125
Once or twice a month71%24%2%3%1,332
Several times a year73%21%3%3%1,108
Seldom/never84%12%2%2%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%52%8%4,125
Once or twice a month61%32%7%1,332
Several times a year65%28%7%1,108
Seldom/never79%16%5%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 week32%62%2%4%4,125
Once or twice a month32%63%2%2%1,332
Several times a year23%73%2%2%1,108
Seldom/never22%75%1%2%6,676
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 would rather have a bigger government with more services by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services 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 week17%28%3%47%5%4,125
Once or twice a month29%30%3%35%4%1,332
Several times a year38%32%3%26%2%1,108
Seldom/never56%19%3%19%3%6,676
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.