Educational distribution among adults who read scripture several times a year by religious group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who have completed…
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Religious tradition
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Catholic
45%
27%
17%
12%
752
Evangelical Protestant
43%
39%
13%
6%
557
Historically Black Protestant
53%
30%
8%
9%
148
Mainline Protestant
28%
35%
20%
17%
696
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
38%
31%
20%
11%
439
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 adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
High school or less
27%
28%
28%
18%
802
Some college
24%
39%
23%
13%
777
College
17%
47%
24%
11%
693
Post-graduate degree
6%
47%
29%
18%
560
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 adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
High school or less
20%
11%
24%
32%
12%
1%
802
Some college
16%
16%
30%
28%
8%
< 1%
777
College
7%
20%
38%
28%
8%
< 1%
693
Post-graduate degree
1%
13%
39%
35%
11%
1%
560
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 who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Educational distribution
Men
Women
Sample size
High school or less
54%
46%
808
Some college
48%
52%
786
College
50%
50%
706
Post-graduate degree
50%
50%
575
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 adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
High school or less
55%
12%
3%
26%
4%
800
Some college
69%
11%
3%
12%
5%
772
College
72%
7%
10%
9%
3%
695
Post-graduate degree
77%
7%
9%
4%
3%
568
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 adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
High school or less
21%
11%
68%
790
Some college
11%
10%
79%
774
College
15%
10%
75%
700
Post-graduate degree
15%
9%
76%
571
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 adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
High school or less
50%
25%
17%
8%
710
Some college
30%
21%
33%
16%
699
College
11%
18%
38%
34%
639
Post-graduate degree
8%
7%
36%
49%
522
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 adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
High school or less
41%
8%
13%
9%
30%
808
Some college
47%
7%
14%
5%
28%
784
College
59%
8%
10%
2%
21%
700
Post-graduate degree
65%
5%
12%
4%
13%
573
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 adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
High school or less
26%
74%
806
Some college
30%
70%
785
College
36%
64%
705
Post-graduate degree
35%
65%
572
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 adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say they…
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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
High school or less
67%
24%
5%
1%
3%
1%
808
Some college
66%
24%
3%
1%
5%
1%
786
College
63%
21%
5%
< 1%
9%
2%
706
Post-graduate degree
55%
28%
6%
2%
7%
3%
575
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 adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
53%
37%
6%
3%
1%
808
Some college
48%
38%
8%
5%
1%
786
College
46%
39%
10%
5%
1%
706
Post-graduate degree
43%
40%
11%
6%
< 1%
575
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 who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
22%
56%
22%
< 1%
808
Some college
20%
58%
22%
1%
786
College
26%
53%
20%
1%
706
Post-graduate degree
27%
53%
20%
< 1%
575
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 who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
50%
25%
11%
12%
1%
808
Some college
49%
26%
9%
14%
1%
786
College
47%
28%
8%
17%
1%
706
Post-graduate degree
47%
27%
10%
15%
1%
575
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
10%
10%
28%
52%
1%
808
Some college
7%
7%
20%
65%
1%
786
College
6%
9%
27%
58%
< 1%
706
Post-graduate degree
5%
9%
23%
63%
< 1%
575
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 who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
28%
13%
12%
45%
2%
808
Some college
29%
12%
12%
47%
1%
786
College
34%
10%
13%
42%
1%
706
Post-graduate degree
39%
15%
11%
34%
2%
575
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 who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
50%
21%
16%
12%
1%
808
Some college
52%
19%
17%
11%
1%
786
College
53%
19%
18%
10%
1%
706
Post-graduate degree
56%
17%
17%
8%
1%
575
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 who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
38%
15%
19%
26%
1%
808
Some college
46%
18%
16%
20%
< 1%
786
College
44%
17%
25%
14%
1%
706
Post-graduate degree
45%
21%
20%
13%
1%
575
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
24%
8%
56%
10%
2%
808
Some college
26%
12%
53%
6%
3%
786
College
23%
20%
42%
13%
3%
706
Post-graduate degree
19%
18%
45%
15%
3%
575
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 who read scripture several times a year by educational group
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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
High school or less
28%
70%
1%
1%
808
Some college
30%
68%
1%
1%
786
College
32%
66%
1%
1%
706
Post-graduate degree
26%
73%
1%
1%
575
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 who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say the holy scripture is…
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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
High school or less
36%
33%
3%
22%
7%
808
Some college
20%
38%
3%
32%
8%
786
College
12%
34%
2%
43%
9%
706
Post-graduate degree
8%
35%
1%
46%
10%
575
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Belief in Heaven among adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
84%
11%
6%
808
Some college
79%
16%
5%
786
College
68%
23%
9%
706
Post-graduate degree
64%
30%
6%
575
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Belief in Hell among adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
69%
24%
7%
808
Some college
63%
29%
7%
786
College
51%
39%
10%
706
Post-graduate degree
46%
46%
8%
575
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Party affiliation among adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
High school or less
33%
19%
48%
808
Some college
40%
17%
43%
786
College
39%
11%
50%
706
Post-graduate degree
31%
13%
55%
575
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Political ideology among adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
37%
34%
23%
6%
808
Some college
36%
37%
21%
6%
786
College
28%
40%
29%
3%
706
Post-graduate degree
23%
43%
33%
1%
575
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Views about size of government among adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
44%
49%
3%
4%
808
Some college
59%
35%
4%
2%
786
College
56%
39%
2%
3%
706
Post-graduate degree
52%
44%
2%
2%
575
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
43%
53%
3%
1%
808
Some college
49%
46%
3%
2%
786
College
43%
53%
3%
2%
706
Post-graduate degree
34%
61%
4%
1%
575
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Views about abortion among adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
52%
44%
4%
808
Some college
58%
36%
6%
786
College
67%
29%
3%
706
Post-graduate degree
69%
28%
3%
575
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Views about homosexuality among adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
59%
34%
3%
4%
808
Some college
68%
23%
6%
3%
786
College
78%
16%
3%
3%
706
Post-graduate degree
81%
14%
3%
2%
575
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Educational distribution
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
49%
42%
9%
808
Some college
58%
33%
8%
786
College
73%
22%
5%
706
Post-graduate degree
70%
21%
8%
575
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 who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year who say…
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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
High school or less
43%
52%
2%
3%
808
Some college
37%
59%
2%
1%
786
College
29%
66%
2%
3%
706
Post-graduate degree
24%
71%
3%
2%
575
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 who read scripture several times a year by educational group
% of adults who read scripture several times a year 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
High school or less
27%
31%
4%
34%
4%
808
Some college
30%
31%
6%
30%
3%
786
College
39%
35%
4%
19%
3%
706
Post-graduate degree
46%
31%
6%
15%
2%
575
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.