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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who are ages…
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Frequency of reading scripture
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
26%
30%
31%
1,852
Once or twice a month
20%
29%
28%
23%
772
Several times a year
16%
35%
28%
21%
684
Seldom/never
17%
30%
28%
25%
2,598
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
8%
10%
22%
36%
22%
3%
1,852
Once or twice a month
13%
10%
26%
34%
14%
3%
772
Several times a year
11%
11%
29%
34%
13%
1%
684
Seldom/never
11%
10%
25%
36%
15%
2%
2,598
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
65%
1,894
Once or twice a month
47%
53%
791
Several times a year
46%
54%
703
Seldom/never
50%
50%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
5%
1%
8%
5%
1,859
Once or twice a month
85%
5%
2%
5%
4%
783
Several times a year
87%
2%
2%
6%
2%
691
Seldom/never
91%
2%
1%
4%
3%
2,612
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
9%
6%
85%
1,877
Once or twice a month
5%
7%
87%
782
Several times a year
7%
7%
86%
696
Seldom/never
5%
7%
87%
2,613
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who have a household income of…
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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
35%
23%
26%
17%
1,583
Once or twice a month
28%
20%
29%
23%
686
Several times a year
26%
16%
30%
28%
616
Seldom/never
25%
19%
29%
27%
2,294
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who have completed…
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Frequency of reading scripture
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
31%
18%
13%
1,885
Once or twice a month
36%
30%
19%
15%
788
Several times a year
28%
35%
20%
17%
696
Seldom/never
38%
29%
20%
13%
2,628
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
4%
12%
13%
15%
1,882
Once or twice a month
52%
4%
13%
7%
23%
787
Several times a year
55%
7%
13%
7%
18%
699
Seldom/never
55%
7%
12%
8%
18%
2,632
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
25%
75%
1,888
Once or twice a month
27%
73%
787
Several times a year
30%
70%
700
Seldom/never
26%
74%
2,634
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who say they…
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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%
1,894
Once or twice a month
72%
24%
2%
< 1%
1%
1%
791
Several times a year
69%
26%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
703
Seldom/never
49%
37%
8%
1%
3%
2%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who say religion is…
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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
87%
11%
1%
1%
1%
1,894
Once or twice a month
61%
34%
4%
1%
< 1%
791
Several times a year
48%
45%
5%
1%
1%
703
Seldom/never
29%
47%
19%
4%
1%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who attend religious services…
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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
67%
24%
9%
1%
1,894
Once or twice a month
34%
53%
12%
< 1%
791
Several times a year
19%
62%
19%
< 1%
703
Seldom/never
12%
48%
39%
< 1%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who pray…
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Frequency of reading scripture
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
10%
< 1%
1%
1%
1,894
Once or twice a month
62%
27%
4%
5%
1%
791
Several times a year
47%
35%
9%
7%
1%
703
Seldom/never
31%
27%
12%
29%
1%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who attend prayer group…
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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
48%
15%
9%
27%
1%
1,894
Once or twice a month
17%
19%
16%
48%
< 1%
791
Several times a year
6%
9%
22%
62%
1%
703
Seldom/never
4%
4%
5%
88%
< 1%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who meditate…
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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%
8%
2%
29%
2%
1,894
Once or twice a month
36%
15%
3%
45%
2%
791
Several times a year
29%
10%
13%
46%
2%
703
Seldom/never
22%
9%
5%
64%
1%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
80%
12%
3%
4%
1%
1,894
Once or twice a month
57%
24%
10%
8%
2%
791
Several times a year
51%
22%
17%
8%
< 1%
703
Seldom/never
40%
20%
15%
24%
2%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
54%
15%
10%
20%
1%
1,894
Once or twice a month
48%
18%
14%
18%
1%
791
Several times a year
39%
19%
19%
21%
1%
703
Seldom/never
35%
17%
17%
31%
1%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Frequency of reading scripture
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
7%
34%
4%
3%
1,894
Once or twice a month
32%
12%
47%
6%
3%
791
Several times a year
23%
12%
56%
7%
3%
703
Seldom/never
14%
12%
64%
8%
2%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who say…
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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
39%
59%
2%
1%
1,894
Once or twice a month
32%
66%
2%
1%
791
Several times a year
29%
69%
1%
1%
703
Seldom/never
28%
69%
2%
1%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who say the holy scripture is…
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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
42%
36%
4%
10%
8%
1,894
Once or twice a month
25%
41%
4%
19%
10%
791
Several times a year
14%
42%
2%
31%
10%
703
Seldom/never
13%
32%
1%
44%
10%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who …in heaven
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
7%
6%
1,894
Once or twice a month
84%
9%
7%
791
Several times a year
80%
14%
6%
703
Seldom/never
74%
16%
10%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who …in hell
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Frequency of reading scripture
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
72%
19%
10%
1,894
Once or twice a month
62%
26%
13%
791
Several times a year
58%
32%
10%
703
Seldom/never
52%
37%
10%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
18%
37%
1,894
Once or twice a month
47%
13%
40%
791
Several times a year
41%
15%
44%
703
Seldom/never
43%
15%
41%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
35%
16%
5%
1,894
Once or twice a month
40%
39%
18%
4%
791
Several times a year
35%
36%
24%
4%
703
Seldom/never
32%
40%
22%
6%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who would rather have…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
34%
4%
4%
1,894
Once or twice a month
59%
33%
4%
3%
791
Several times a year
59%
34%
3%
4%
703
Seldom/never
60%
34%
3%
4%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who say government aid to the poor…
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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
47%
45%
5%
2%
1,894
Once or twice a month
48%
47%
3%
2%
791
Several times a year
50%
45%
4%
1%
703
Seldom/never
48%
46%
3%
2%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who say abortion should be…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
49%
5%
1,894
Once or twice a month
57%
39%
4%
791
Several times a year
67%
29%
4%
703
Seldom/never
70%
26%
4%
2,641
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Views about homosexuality among Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants 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
51%
38%
6%
5%
1,894
Once or twice a month
67%
27%
4%
3%
791
Several times a year
73%
20%
5%
3%
703
Seldom/never
74%
19%
4%
2%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants 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
42%
49%
10%
1,894
Once or twice a month
57%
35%
8%
791
Several times a year
66%
28%
7%
703
Seldom/never
65%
27%
8%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants 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
41%
53%
3%
3%
1,894
Once or twice a month
38%
57%
2%
2%
791
Several times a year
38%
58%
2%
2%
703
Seldom/never
37%
58%
2%
3%
2,641
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 Mainline Protestants by frequency of reading scripture
% of Mainline Protestants who say humans…
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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%
33%
4%
45%
6%
1,894
Once or twice a month
24%
36%
6%
29%
5%
791
Several times a year
29%
35%
6%
26%
4%
703
Seldom/never
41%
29%
5%
21%
5%
2,641
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.