Frequency of reading scripture among 18-29 year olds by religious group (2014) Switch to: Religious tradition among 18-29 year olds by frequency of reading scripture

% of 18-29 year olds who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic19%12%13%55%< 1%890
Evangelical Protestant57%17%7%18%< 1%1,092
Historically Black Protestant46%19%11%24%< 1%298
Jewish23%8%7%60%1%104
Mainline Protestant25%16%11%47%< 1%586
Mormon78%11%< 1%11%< 1%114
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")7%7%6%80%< 1%2,003
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