Importance of religion in one's life among adults who read scripture at least once a week by marital status (2014) Switch to: Marital status among adults who read scripture at least once a week by importance of religion

% of adults who read scripture at least once a week who say religion is…

Marital statusVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Married91%7%1%1%1%6,652
Living with a partner76%20%2%2%< 1%427
Divorced/separated86%10%2%2%< 1%1,784
Widowed91%7%1%1%1%1,442
Never married81%13%3%3%1%1,958
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