Frequency of reading scripture among 50-64 year olds by views about government aid to the poor (2014) Switch to: Views about government aid to the poor among 50-64 year olds by frequency of reading scripture

% of 50-64 year olds who read scripture…

Views about government aid to the poorAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Does more harm than good42%10%8%40%< 1%4,645
Does more good than harm35%9%8%46%1%5,081
Neither/both equally42%9%8%39%2%373
Don't know45%7%6%40%2%197
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never