Frequency of reading scripture among Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell by religious denomination (2014) Switch to: Religious denomination among Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell by frequency of reading scripture

% of Mainline Protestants who believe in Hell who read scripture…

Religious denominationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
American Baptist Churches USA50%14%7%28%< 1%370
Episcopal Church23%14%17%47%< 1%181
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)27%15%16%42%< 1%364
Presbyterian Church (USA)49%13%11%26%< 1%209
United Methodist Church44%14%10%30%1%1,004
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