| Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 32% | 10% | 8% | 50% | 1% | 8,498 |
| 2007 | 32% | 9% | 8% | 50% | 1% | 7,279 |
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.
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the West by religious group
% of adults in the West who read scripture…
| Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 27% | 5% | 12% | 55% | < 1% | 113 |
| Catholic | 27% | 13% | 11% | 49% | 1% | 1,660 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 62% | 12% | 6% | 20% | < 1% | 1,819 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 65% | 13% | 5% | 16% | 1% | 143 |
| Jewish | 12% | 8% | 7% | 73% | < 1% | 181 |
| Mainline Protestant | 26% | 14% | 12% | 47% | 1% | 1,141 |
| Mormon | 78% | 7% | 3% | 10% | 1% | 480 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 7% | 5% | 7% | 82% | < 1% | 2,388 |
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.
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who are ages…
| Frequency of reading scripture | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 19% | 34% | 28% | 19% | 2,668 |
| Once or twice a month | 27% | 37% | 23% | 13% | 735 |
| Several times a year | 23% | 37% | 24% | 16% | 674 |
| Seldom/never | 25% | 35% | 24% | 16% | 4,198 |
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.
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Generational cohort among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 11% | 13% | 29% | 33% | 12% | 1% | 2,668 |
| Once or twice a month | 19% | 15% | 30% | 27% | 8% | < 1% | 735 |
| Several times a year | 14% | 16% | 31% | 28% | 11% | 1% | 674 |
| Seldom/never | 16% | 17% | 27% | 29% | 10% | 1% | 4,198 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 41% | 59% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 47% | 53% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 50% | 50% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 55% | 45% | 4,270 |
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.
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who identify as…
| Frequency of reading scripture | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 51% | 7% | 5% | 31% | 6% | 2,693 |
| Once or twice a month | 47% | 5% | 9% | 34% | 4% | 735 |
| Several times a year | 52% | 5% | 13% | 25% | 5% | 670 |
| Seldom/never | 61% | 3% | 11% | 21% | 5% | 4,207 |
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.
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Immigrant status among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 24% | 13% | 63% | 2,693 |
| Once or twice a month | 29% | 14% | 57% | 736 |
| Several times a year | 26% | 13% | 62% | 678 |
| Seldom/never | 20% | 15% | 65% | 4,226 |
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.
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Income distribution among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who have a household income of…
| 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 | 40% | 21% | 25% | 15% | 2,368 |
| Once or twice a month | 41% | 21% | 22% | 16% | 668 |
| Several times a year | 31% | 19% | 28% | 22% | 621 |
| Seldom/never | 29% | 21% | 26% | 25% | 3,782 |
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.
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Educational distribution among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who have completed…
| Frequency of reading scripture | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 39% | 37% | 15% | 9% | 2,721 |
| Once or twice a month | 43% | 35% | 15% | 7% | 745 |
| Several times a year | 38% | 31% | 19% | 13% | 680 |
| Seldom/never | 36% | 32% | 19% | 12% | 4,249 |
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.
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Marital status among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 52% | 6% | 15% | 7% | 20% | 2,719 |
| Once or twice a month | 45% | 11% | 14% | 4% | 26% | 745 |
| Several times a year | 52% | 8% | 10% | 4% | 26% | 683 |
| Seldom/never | 44% | 11% | 12% | 5% | 28% | 4,253 |
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.
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 32% | 68% | 2,724 |
| Once or twice a month | 36% | 64% | 744 |
| Several times a year | 29% | 71% | 682 |
| Seldom/never | 26% | 74% | 4,253 |
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.
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who say they…
| 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 | 86% | 11% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 67% | 25% | 4% | 1% | 3% | 1% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 58% | 26% | 6% | < 1% | 7% | 2% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 35% | 27% | 12% | 1% | 21% | 4% | 4,270 |
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.
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who say religion is…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 85% | 11% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 62% | 30% | 4% | 4% | 1% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 44% | 40% | 11% | 5% | 1% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 20% | 31% | 22% | 25% | 1% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who attend religious services…
| 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 | 71% | 20% | 8% | < 1% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 32% | 53% | 15% | 1% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 19% | 56% | 25% | < 1% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 9% | 34% | 57% | < 1% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who pray…
| Frequency of reading scripture | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 89% | 8% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 63% | 21% | 7% | 8% | 2% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 46% | 26% | 10% | 17% | 1% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 25% | 15% | 9% | 50% | < 1% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who attend prayer group…
| 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 | 59% | 13% | 7% | 21% | 1% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 13% | 27% | 15% | 44% | < 1% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 6% | 9% | 26% | 59% | < 1% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 4% | 3% | 4% | 89% | < 1% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who meditate…
| 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 | 66% | 6% | 1% | 24% | 3% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 39% | 17% | 5% | 38% | 2% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 34% | 15% | 15% | 34% | 1% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 26% | 9% | 4% | 59% | 1% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| 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 | 84% | 9% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 64% | 19% | 9% | 7% | 1% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 51% | 18% | 20% | 10% | 1% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 41% | 17% | 13% | 28% | 1% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| 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 | 60% | 14% | 9% | 16% | 2% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 48% | 19% | 13% | 18% | 1% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 48% | 16% | 17% | 18% | < 1% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 41% | 16% | 15% | 26% | 1% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Frequency of reading scripture | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 63% | 6% | 24% | 4% | 3% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 33% | 13% | 43% | 8% | 3% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 18% | 17% | 50% | 14% | 2% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 10% | 16% | 57% | 15% | 2% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who say…
| 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 | 49% | 47% | 2% | 2% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 32% | 66% | 1% | 1% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 27% | 71% | 1% | 1% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 22% | 75% | 1% | 1% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who say the holy scripture is…
| 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 | 49% | 32% | 4% | 9% | 5% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 31% | 33% | 2% | 25% | 8% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 21% | 30% | 2% | 39% | 8% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 10% | 19% | 1% | 61% | 9% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who …in heaven
| Frequency of reading scripture | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 85% | 9% | 6% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 78% | 14% | 8% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 71% | 21% | 8% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 49% | 42% | 9% | 4,270 |
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.
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Belief in Hell among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who …in hell
| Frequency of reading scripture | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 69% | 23% | 8% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 61% | 31% | 8% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 53% | 37% | 10% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 35% | 56% | 9% | 4,270 |
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.
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who identify as…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 45% | 21% | 34% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 35% | 23% | 42% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 35% | 18% | 47% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 27% | 20% | 53% | 4,270 |
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.
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Political ideology among adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who are…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 49% | 29% | 16% | 7% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 36% | 37% | 23% | 4% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 31% | 38% | 28% | 3% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 22% | 36% | 36% | 6% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who would rather have…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 55% | 38% | 3% | 4% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 44% | 50% | 3% | 3% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 53% | 42% | 2% | 3% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 47% | 46% | 4% | 3% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who say government aid to the poor…
| 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 | 48% | 46% | 4% | 3% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 43% | 51% | 4% | 2% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 44% | 53% | 3% | 1% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 37% | 57% | 4% | 2% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who say abortion should be…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 31% | 64% | 5% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 51% | 45% | 4% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 65% | 31% | 4% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 73% | 22% | 4% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who say homosexuality…
| Frequency of reading scripture | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 42% | 50% | 4% | 4% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 69% | 23% | 4% | 4% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 72% | 21% | 4% | 3% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 82% | 12% | 4% | 3% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who …same-sex marriage
| Frequency of reading scripture | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 33% | 59% | 8% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 58% | 35% | 7% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 63% | 29% | 8% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 76% | 18% | 6% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who say…
| 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 | 44% | 48% | 3% | 5% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 40% | 53% | 4% | 3% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 34% | 61% | 2% | 3% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 30% | 65% | 2% | 3% | 4,270 |
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 adults in the West by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the West who say humans…
| 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 | 13% | 27% | 3% | 51% | 6% | 2,736 |
| Once or twice a month | 27% | 30% | 5% | 33% | 5% | 747 |
| Several times a year | 40% | 29% | 5% | 23% | 3% | 685 |
| Seldom/never | 56% | 18% | 5% | 18% | 3% | 4,270 |
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.
