Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians who are ages…
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Frequency of reading scripture
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
39%
22%
9%
1,038
Once or twice a month
41%
38%
16%
6%
553
Several times a year
32%
38%
21%
9%
658
Seldom/never
34%
36%
19%
11%
7,498
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 Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
18%
21%
30%
25%
5%
< 1%
1,038
Once or twice a month
25%
22%
31%
17%
4%
< 1%
553
Several times a year
20%
20%
31%
23%
6%
< 1%
658
Seldom/never
21%
21%
27%
23%
6%
1%
7,498
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 Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
48%
1,074
Once or twice a month
56%
44%
561
Several times a year
60%
40%
669
Seldom/never
57%
43%
7,623
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
23%
9%
16%
8%
1,036
Once or twice a month
55%
15%
10%
15%
4%
545
Several times a year
57%
9%
14%
14%
6%
655
Seldom/never
73%
6%
7%
10%
4%
7,500
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 Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
12%
62%
1,041
Once or twice a month
18%
15%
66%
553
Several times a year
24%
12%
64%
648
Seldom/never
13%
13%
74%
7,521
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 Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
48%
19%
20%
13%
923
Once or twice a month
40%
20%
24%
16%
492
Several times a year
30%
22%
26%
22%
606
Seldom/never
29%
19%
27%
24%
6,803
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 Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
45%
30%
13%
11%
1,066
Once or twice a month
42%
30%
16%
12%
561
Several times a year
34%
29%
21%
16%
665
Seldom/never
33%
32%
21%
14%
7,593
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 Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
36%
8%
14%
4%
38%
1,061
Once or twice a month
35%
13%
12%
2%
38%
557
Several times a year
43%
9%
10%
4%
34%
665
Seldom/never
40%
11%
11%
3%
35%
7,587
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.
Parent of children under 18 among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
66%
1,070
Once or twice a month
28%
72%
561
Several times a year
28%
72%
664
Seldom/never
25%
75%
7,599
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 Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
76%
12%
4%
1%
5%
3%
1,074
Once or twice a month
50%
26%
8%
< 1%
12%
3%
561
Several times a year
36%
28%
10%
1%
20%
4%
669
Seldom/never
21%
23%
13%
1%
36%
6%
7,623
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
64%
19%
7%
8%
2%
1,074
Once or twice a month
38%
33%
16%
12%
1%
561
Several times a year
22%
40%
21%
16%
1%
669
Seldom/never
8%
23%
28%
41%
1%
7,623
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.
Attendance at religious services among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
37%
32%
30%
1%
1,074
Once or twice a month
15%
48%
36%
1%
561
Several times a year
6%
50%
43%
1%
669
Seldom/never
3%
23%
74%
< 1%
7,623
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.
Frequency of prayer among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
77%
11%
3%
9%
1%
1,074
Once or twice a month
44%
22%
10%
24%
1%
561
Several times a year
26%
19%
13%
41%
2%
669
Seldom/never
14%
10%
7%
68%
< 1%
7,623
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.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
41%
13%
9%
37%
1%
1,074
Once or twice a month
10%
21%
12%
58%
< 1%
561
Several times a year
4%
6%
22%
67%
1%
669
Seldom/never
2%
2%
3%
94%
< 1%
7,623
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.
Frequency of meditation among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
62%
7%
2%
27%
2%
1,074
Once or twice a month
37%
13%
4%
43%
2%
561
Several times a year
36%
15%
10%
36%
2%
669
Seldom/never
23%
9%
5%
61%
1%
7,623
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.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
74%
11%
4%
8%
3%
1,074
Once or twice a month
54%
20%
10%
14%
1%
561
Several times a year
44%
17%
16%
19%
3%
669
Seldom/never
36%
16%
12%
35%
2%
7,623
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.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
61%
13%
6%
18%
3%
1,074
Once or twice a month
53%
18%
7%
22%
1%
561
Several times a year
56%
16%
15%
12%
1%
669
Seldom/never
44%
16%
14%
25%
1%
7,623
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.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
35%
15%
40%
6%
4%
1,074
Once or twice a month
13%
22%
51%
10%
3%
561
Several times a year
7%
20%
52%
17%
3%
669
Seldom/never
4%
18%
58%
18%
2%
7,623
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.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
27%
67%
3%
3%
1,074
Once or twice a month
24%
73%
2%
1%
561
Several times a year
20%
79%
1%
< 1%
669
Seldom/never
19%
79%
1%
1%
7,623
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.
Interpreting scripture among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians who say the holy scripture is…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
24%
5%
28%
9%
1,074
Once or twice a month
22%
23%
1%
45%
9%
561
Several times a year
10%
17%
1%
64%
8%
669
Seldom/never
5%
9%
< 1%
78%
7%
7,623
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.
Belief in Heaven among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
71%
20%
9%
1,074
Once or twice a month
59%
33%
9%
561
Several times a year
44%
45%
11%
669
Seldom/never
32%
58%
10%
7,623
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.
Belief in Hell among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
55%
36%
8%
1,074
Once or twice a month
42%
53%
6%
561
Several times a year
30%
60%
10%
669
Seldom/never
22%
70%
8%
7,623
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.
Party affiliation among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
25%
28%
48%
1,074
Once or twice a month
20%
23%
57%
561
Several times a year
22%
21%
58%
669
Seldom/never
23%
21%
56%
7,623
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.
Political ideology among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
31%
28%
11%
1,074
Once or twice a month
21%
38%
35%
6%
561
Several times a year
19%
36%
40%
5%
669
Seldom/never
16%
36%
41%
7%
7,623
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.
Views about size of government among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
41%
49%
4%
5%
1,074
Once or twice a month
38%
53%
4%
6%
561
Several times a year
48%
47%
3%
2%
669
Seldom/never
46%
47%
3%
4%
7,623
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.
Views about government aid to the poor among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
35%
56%
6%
4%
1,074
Once or twice a month
32%
62%
3%
2%
561
Several times a year
32%
64%
3%
2%
669
Seldom/never
35%
59%
4%
2%
7,623
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.
Views about abortion among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
47%
47%
7%
1,074
Once or twice a month
61%
34%
5%
561
Several times a year
73%
23%
4%
669
Seldom/never
79%
18%
4%
7,623
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.
Views about homosexuality among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
57%
35%
5%
3%
1,074
Once or twice a month
75%
20%
3%
2%
561
Several times a year
79%
15%
3%
3%
669
Seldom/never
86%
9%
2%
2%
7,623
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.
Views about same-sex marriage among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians 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
47%
43%
9%
1,074
Once or twice a month
69%
24%
7%
561
Several times a year
74%
19%
7%
669
Seldom/never
82%
12%
5%
7,623
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.
Views about environmental regulation among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians who say…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
58%
3%
5%
1,074
Once or twice a month
30%
63%
4%
2%
561
Several times a year
24%
70%
3%
3%
669
Seldom/never
25%
70%
2%
3%
7,623
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.
Views about human evolution among Non-Christians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Non-Christians who say humans…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
25%
28%
5%
36%
5%
1,074
Once or twice a month
44%
20%
6%
26%
4%
561
Several times a year
58%
18%
7%
14%
3%
669
Seldom/never
69%
12%
4%
12%
2%
7,623
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.