Frequency of reading scripture among non-parents by views about government aid to the poor (2014) Switch to: Views about government aid to the poor among non-parents by frequency of reading scripture

% of non-parents who read scripture…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good37%10%8%44%1%11,639
Does more good than harm31%10%8%50%1%13,275
Neither/both equally39%8%7%43%2%1,024
Don't know38%8%5%45%4%629
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