Frequency of reading scripture among women

% of women who read scripture…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201440%10%8%41%1%17,557
200740%11%8%41%1%19,265
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of reading scripture among women by religious group

% of women who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Buddhist41%9%8%41%1%126
Catholic28%12%10%49%1%3,776
Evangelical Protestant66%11%6%16%1%4,532
Historically Black Protestant64%13%7%16%1%1,098
Jehovah's Witness91%2%2%3%1%158
Jewish14%7%9%68%1%419
Mainline Protestant36%13%11%40%1%3,305
Mormon76%8%3%13%1%317
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")10%6%5%78%< 1%3,085
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week15%32%29%23%6,870
Once or twice a month24%34%25%16%1,678
Several times a year22%37%25%16%1,344
Seldom/never26%34%24%16%7,099
Don't know12%21%19%48%132
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week9%12%27%34%16%2%6,870
Once or twice a month16%14%29%29%11%1%1,678
Several times a year15%14%30%29%11%1%1,344
Seldom/never16%16%27%29%10%1%7,099
Don't know8%6%18%30%31%5%132
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week59%18%2%16%5%6,967
Once or twice a month60%16%3%18%4%1,708
Several times a year66%10%5%16%4%1,352
Seldom/never74%6%4%12%3%7,165
Don't know65%8%1%18%7%150
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week15%8%77%6,969
Once or twice a month16%10%74%1,694
Several times a year16%11%74%1,343
Seldom/never13%12%75%7,142
Don't know18%10%73%147
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week44%21%24%11%5,918
Once or twice a month41%21%25%14%1,480
Several times a year38%19%26%17%1,179
Seldom/never34%19%26%21%6,223
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who have completed…

Frequency of reading scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week42%34%15%8%7,032
Once or twice a month42%33%14%10%1,717
Several times a year36%34%17%13%1,355
Seldom/never36%31%19%13%7,201
Don't know59%22%12%7%150
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week51%5%16%12%17%7,032
Once or twice a month46%9%14%8%24%1,714
Several times a year49%7%13%8%23%1,363
Seldom/never45%10%12%7%25%7,205
Don't know43%4%17%21%15%148
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week33%67%7,041
Once or twice a month35%65%1,717
Several times a year32%68%1,364
Seldom/never30%70%7,226
Don't know17%83%153
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week91%7%1%1%< 1%1%7,073
Once or twice a month77%18%2%1%1%< 1%1,721
Several times a year70%23%3%1%3%1%1,366
Seldom/never45%28%8%1%14%3%7,239
Don't know75%10%1%6%1%7%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week90%8%1%1%1%7,073
Once or twice a month68%27%4%1%< 1%1,721
Several times a year54%37%6%3%1%1,366
Seldom/never28%35%19%17%1%7,239
Don't know68%15%1%3%11%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week71%21%7%1%7,073
Once or twice a month36%48%15%1%1,721
Several times a year25%54%20%1%1,366
Seldom/never13%37%49%< 1%7,239
Don't know46%19%15%20%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week91%7%< 1%1%1%7,073
Once or twice a month71%20%4%4%1%1,721
Several times a year57%26%8%8%1%1,366
Seldom/never36%20%8%35%1%7,239
Don't know66%9%< 1%2%23%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week57%13%8%21%1%7,073
Once or twice a month18%24%13%45%< 1%1,721
Several times a year8%9%25%58%< 1%1,366
Seldom/never5%3%4%88%< 1%7,239
Don't know33%6%7%34%20%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week64%6%1%26%2%7,073
Once or twice a month38%14%3%44%2%1,721
Several times a year32%11%12%43%1%1,366
Seldom/never27%10%5%59%1%7,239
Don't know39%3%1%28%30%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week85%8%3%3%1%7,073
Once or twice a month61%21%10%7%1%1,721
Several times a year56%20%16%7%1%1,366
Seldom/never46%18%13%22%1%7,239
Don't know63%5%2%3%27%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week54%15%9%21%2%7,073
Once or twice a month41%21%13%24%1%1,721
Several times a year42%17%18%22%1%1,366
Seldom/never38%16%15%30%1%7,239
Don't know44%5%7%16%28%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week64%5%25%3%2%7,073
Once or twice a month36%9%46%6%3%1,721
Several times a year27%12%50%9%2%1,366
Seldom/never14%13%59%12%2%7,239
Don't know40%6%34%3%16%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week43%54%1%1%7,073
Once or twice a month30%68%1%1%1,721
Several times a year27%72%1%1%1,366
Seldom/never21%78%1%1%7,239
Don't know29%63%4%4%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week56%28%4%7%5%7,073
Once or twice a month34%37%3%18%8%1,721
Several times a year23%39%3%27%9%1,366
Seldom/never14%24%2%52%8%7,239
Don't know48%15%8%9%20%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week87%7%6%7,073
Once or twice a month86%9%5%1,721
Several times a year79%15%6%1,366
Seldom/never62%30%8%7,239
Don't know64%9%27%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week75%17%8%7,073
Once or twice a month65%27%9%1,721
Several times a year61%30%8%1,366
Seldom/never42%49%9%7,239
Don't know49%24%26%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week42%19%40%7,073
Once or twice a month35%17%48%1,721
Several times a year32%16%51%1,366
Seldom/never27%18%56%7,239
Don't know22%41%37%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week48%29%15%8%7,073
Once or twice a month36%37%21%6%1,721
Several times a year29%39%26%5%1,366
Seldom/never21%35%37%7%7,239
Don't know26%30%16%28%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%43%3%4%7,073
Once or twice a month42%50%3%4%1,721
Several times a year44%49%3%4%1,366
Seldom/never42%51%3%4%7,239
Don't know35%43%7%15%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week45%48%4%2%7,073
Once or twice a month41%54%4%2%1,721
Several times a year40%55%3%1%1,366
Seldom/never37%57%3%2%7,239
Don't know35%45%6%13%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week33%62%4%7,073
Once or twice a month53%43%3%1,721
Several times a year61%36%3%1,366
Seldom/never72%25%3%7,239
Don't know36%38%26%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week42%48%5%4%7,073
Once or twice a month70%23%4%3%1,721
Several times a year76%18%3%3%1,366
Seldom/never86%10%2%2%7,239
Don't know42%37%5%17%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week32%60%8%7,073
Once or twice a month56%35%9%1,721
Several times a year66%27%7%1,366
Seldom/never78%16%6%7,239
Don't know36%41%23%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week41%52%3%5%7,073
Once or twice a month38%57%2%3%1,721
Several times a year31%63%3%3%1,366
Seldom/never28%67%2%3%7,239
Don't know29%43%9%20%158
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 women by frequency of reading scripture

% of women 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 week12%25%2%55%6%7,073
Once or twice a month22%31%4%39%4%1,721
Several times a year30%33%5%28%4%1,366
Seldom/never49%22%4%21%4%7,239
Don't know13%25%11%34%17%158
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.