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.
Age distribution among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
5%
17%
33%
45%
204
Once or twice a month
25%
16%
25%
34%
116
Several times a year
12%
37%
35%
15%
131
Seldom/never
14%
38%
27%
21%
394
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
1%
4%
16%
41%
34%
3%
204
Once or twice a month
18%
8%
15%
32%
17%
9%
116
Several times a year
10%
6%
34%
39%
11%
< 1%
131
Seldom/never
11%
8%
33%
33%
13%
1%
394
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
65%
209
Once or twice a month
45%
55%
122
Several times a year
55%
45%
134
Seldom/never
49%
51%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
94%
3%
< 1%
1%
2%
205
Once or twice a month
94%
4%
1%
1%
< 1%
119
Several times a year
94%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
3%
131
Seldom/never
95%
< 1%
1%
1%
2%
398
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
< 1%
10%
90%
206
Once or twice a month
8%
5%
87%
121
Several times a year
4%
7%
89%
133
Seldom/never
3%
8%
89%
398
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who have a household income of…
Chart
Table
Share
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
26%
27%
30%
17%
170
Once or twice a month
32%
23%
25%
19%
102
Several times a year
19%
16%
34%
31%
122
Seldom/never
20%
20%
33%
27%
353
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
31%
18%
12%
208
Once or twice a month
36%
28%
21%
15%
121
Several times a year
37%
27%
22%
13%
133
Seldom/never
36%
32%
19%
14%
398
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
5%
8%
16%
8%
209
Once or twice a month
52%
1%
13%
11%
24%
122
Several times a year
60%
8%
12%
4%
15%
134
Seldom/never
58%
5%
11%
6%
19%
399
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
84%
209
Once or twice a month
20%
80%
122
Several times a year
33%
67%
133
Seldom/never
30%
70%
401
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 God among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say they…
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Table
Share
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
88%
10%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
209
Once or twice a month
60%
32%
5%
1%
< 1%
2%
122
Several times a year
71%
27%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
134
Seldom/never
51%
38%
5%
1%
3%
2%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…
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Table
Share
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
84%
15%
1%
< 1%
1%
209
Once or twice a month
57%
35%
4%
4%
< 1%
122
Several times a year
48%
44%
6%
< 1%
2%
134
Seldom/never
28%
50%
19%
2%
< 1%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who attend religious services…
Chart
Table
Share
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
64%
29%
6%
1%
209
Once or twice a month
36%
52%
12%
< 1%
122
Several times a year
18%
68%
13%
< 1%
134
Seldom/never
11%
53%
35%
1%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who pray…
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
82%
16%
< 1%
1%
2%
209
Once or twice a month
54%
39%
3%
2%
2%
122
Several times a year
50%
32%
8%
11%
< 1%
134
Seldom/never
32%
30%
12%
26%
< 1%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who attend prayer group…
Chart
Table
Share
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
38%
18%
10%
35%
< 1%
209
Once or twice a month
15%
19%
15%
51%
< 1%
122
Several times a year
7%
2%
19%
71%
< 1%
134
Seldom/never
3%
4%
5%
88%
< 1%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who meditate…
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Table
Share
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
56%
11%
2%
29%
1%
209
Once or twice a month
41%
20%
4%
32%
4%
122
Several times a year
24%
7%
10%
58%
1%
134
Seldom/never
18%
5%
4%
72%
< 1%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Table
Share
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
78%
15%
3%
4%
1%
209
Once or twice a month
59%
27%
5%
8%
1%
122
Several times a year
45%
25%
18%
11%
1%
134
Seldom/never
42%
17%
16%
24%
1%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Table
Share
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
55%
19%
7%
19%
< 1%
209
Once or twice a month
63%
17%
7%
12%
2%
122
Several times a year
28%
23%
21%
27%
< 1%
134
Seldom/never
32%
18%
14%
35%
1%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
4%
31%
5%
4%
209
Once or twice a month
29%
5%
57%
7%
1%
122
Several times a year
24%
12%
57%
4%
3%
134
Seldom/never
15%
10%
66%
7%
2%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say…
Chart
Table
Share
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
34%
64%
2%
1%
209
Once or twice a month
21%
77%
1%
< 1%
122
Several times a year
31%
68%
< 1%
1%
134
Seldom/never
27%
71%
1%
1%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…
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Table
Share
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
36%
43%
2%
12%
6%
209
Once or twice a month
22%
45%
4%
21%
8%
122
Several times a year
14%
43%
3%
29%
10%
134
Seldom/never
10%
36%
1%
43%
11%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
4%
7%
209
Once or twice a month
82%
11%
8%
122
Several times a year
81%
10%
10%
134
Seldom/never
78%
12%
9%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
24%
12%
209
Once or twice a month
61%
22%
17%
122
Several times a year
55%
35%
10%
134
Seldom/never
56%
34%
10%
401
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.
Party affiliation among lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
19%
37%
209
Once or twice a month
38%
10%
51%
122
Several times a year
47%
12%
42%
134
Seldom/never
44%
14%
42%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
37%
18%
3%
209
Once or twice a month
33%
36%
29%
2%
122
Several times a year
38%
35%
24%
3%
134
Seldom/never
31%
42%
22%
5%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
24%
5%
4%
209
Once or twice a month
59%
32%
4%
5%
122
Several times a year
65%
29%
5%
2%
134
Seldom/never
63%
30%
5%
2%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
Chart
Table
Share
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
52%
41%
6%
2%
209
Once or twice a month
35%
56%
5%
4%
122
Several times a year
49%
46%
5%
< 1%
134
Seldom/never
49%
45%
4%
2%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…
Chart
Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
52%
45%
3%
209
Once or twice a month
60%
37%
4%
122
Several times a year
68%
28%
4%
134
Seldom/never
71%
27%
2%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
35%
5%
3%
209
Once or twice a month
73%
25%
2%
< 1%
122
Several times a year
77%
19%
2%
1%
134
Seldom/never
75%
18%
5%
2%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
44%
11%
209
Once or twice a month
61%
37%
2%
122
Several times a year
67%
27%
6%
134
Seldom/never
69%
23%
8%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say…
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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
39%
56%
5%
1%
209
Once or twice a month
24%
72%
1%
3%
122
Several times a year
39%
59%
1%
1%
134
Seldom/never
37%
59%
1%
3%
401
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 lutherans in the Mainline Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Mainline Tradition who say humans…
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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
11%
40%
3%
40%
5%
209
Once or twice a month
22%
43%
7%
24%
4%
122
Several times a year
22%
36%
3%
33%
6%
134
Seldom/never
39%
33%
3%
21%
4%
401
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.