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 reading scripture among adults living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who read scripture…
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
21%
15%
9%
54%
< 1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
45%
15%
7%
31%
1%
333
Mainline Protestant
21%
10%
15%
53%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
6%
7%
5%
81%
< 1%
779
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
31%
46%
18%
5%
422
Once or twice a month
41%
40%
15%
4%
219
Several times a year
28%
48%
17%
8%
174
Seldom/never
38%
40%
17%
6%
1,281
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
14%
25%
37%
20%
3%
< 1%
422
Once or twice a month
23%
27%
31%
16%
3%
< 1%
219
Several times a year
15%
27%
34%
18%
6%
< 1%
174
Seldom/never
19%
31%
28%
19%
3%
< 1%
1,281
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
57%
427
Once or twice a month
44%
56%
220
Several times a year
49%
51%
175
Seldom/never
52%
48%
1,297
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
21%
2%
29%
5%
423
Once or twice a month
48%
10%
2%
34%
6%
220
Several times a year
62%
9%
5%
21%
4%
175
Seldom/never
68%
7%
2%
18%
4%
1,285
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
20%
10%
70%
420
Once or twice a month
25%
12%
63%
218
Several times a year
21%
12%
68%
173
Seldom/never
14%
12%
74%
1,281
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
59%
20%
14%
7%
395
Once or twice a month
57%
21%
17%
5%
206
Several times a year
38%
24%
21%
17%
160
Seldom/never
37%
23%
24%
16%
1,197
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 adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
47%
37%
11%
6%
423
Once or twice a month
50%
37%
9%
5%
220
Several times a year
43%
29%
19%
9%
174
Seldom/never
39%
33%
18%
10%
1,290
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
57%
427
Once or twice a month
43%
57%
220
Several times a year
32%
68%
175
Seldom/never
31%
69%
1,292
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
78%
17%
1%
2%
1%
1%
427
Once or twice a month
62%
30%
4%
< 1%
4%
< 1%
220
Several times a year
56%
27%
4%
1%
10%
2%
175
Seldom/never
33%
31%
11%
1%
22%
3%
1,297
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
76%
20%
2%
2%
< 1%
427
Once or twice a month
53%
36%
8%
3%
< 1%
220
Several times a year
40%
44%
7%
9%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
18%
36%
20%
26%
< 1%
1,297
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
48%
34%
16%
1%
427
Once or twice a month
19%
63%
18%
< 1%
220
Several times a year
9%
58%
33%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
5%
33%
62%
< 1%
1,297
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
81%
13%
3%
3%
< 1%
427
Once or twice a month
62%
21%
8%
9%
< 1%
220
Several times a year
46%
21%
14%
19%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
25%
16%
10%
49%
< 1%
1,297
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 adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
42%
15%
9%
34%
< 1%
427
Once or twice a month
15%
22%
17%
46%
< 1%
220
Several times a year
6%
8%
21%
65%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
3%
3%
4%
91%
< 1%
1,297
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
62%
8%
2%
27%
1%
427
Once or twice a month
47%
12%
4%
37%
< 1%
220
Several times a year
30%
15%
13%
42%
1%
175
Seldom/never
24%
9%
6%
60%
1%
1,297
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
74%
13%
5%
7%
1%
427
Once or twice a month
70%
15%
10%
4%
1%
220
Several times a year
49%
18%
17%
14%
1%
175
Seldom/never
40%
19%
12%
29%
1%
1,297
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
57%
16%
8%
17%
2%
427
Once or twice a month
50%
19%
12%
17%
1%
220
Several times a year
48%
16%
14%
22%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
44%
15%
16%
24%
1%
1,297
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 adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
43%
9%
42%
5%
2%
427
Once or twice a month
24%
15%
49%
11%
1%
220
Several times a year
14%
16%
62%
7%
1%
175
Seldom/never
9%
15%
60%
14%
1%
1,297
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
29%
69%
1%
1%
427
Once or twice a month
26%
73%
1%
< 1%
220
Several times a year
23%
76%
1%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
21%
77%
1%
1%
1,297
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
47%
28%
3%
15%
7%
427
Once or twice a month
28%
23%
2%
34%
13%
220
Several times a year
24%
25%
1%
43%
6%
175
Seldom/never
11%
17%
< 1%
64%
8%
1,297
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Belief in Heaven among adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
86%
10%
4%
427
Once or twice a month
81%
16%
3%
220
Several times a year
67%
25%
8%
175
Seldom/never
53%
39%
7%
1,297
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Belief in Hell among adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
69%
24%
6%
427
Once or twice a month
65%
30%
5%
220
Several times a year
51%
36%
13%
175
Seldom/never
39%
53%
7%
1,297
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Party affiliation among adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
24%
24%
52%
427
Once or twice a month
28%
24%
48%
220
Several times a year
26%
21%
52%
175
Seldom/never
26%
22%
53%
1,297
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Political ideology among adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
34%
27%
7%
427
Once or twice a month
33%
34%
31%
2%
220
Several times a year
29%
32%
34%
5%
175
Seldom/never
20%
35%
38%
7%
1,297
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Views about size of government among adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
39%
55%
3%
3%
427
Once or twice a month
35%
57%
7%
2%
220
Several times a year
43%
51%
2%
3%
175
Seldom/never
43%
50%
3%
4%
1,297
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
34%
60%
4%
2%
427
Once or twice a month
36%
57%
5%
2%
220
Several times a year
33%
64%
2%
< 1%
175
Seldom/never
38%
56%
4%
2%
1,297
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Views about abortion among adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
45%
50%
4%
427
Once or twice a month
53%
45%
2%
220
Several times a year
65%
31%
4%
175
Seldom/never
73%
23%
4%
1,297
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Views about homosexuality among adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
64%
29%
4%
3%
427
Once or twice a month
77%
17%
5%
1%
220
Several times a year
75%
16%
7%
3%
175
Seldom/never
86%
10%
3%
2%
1,297
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 adults living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner who …same-sex marriage
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Table
Share
Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
56%
35%
9%
427
Once or twice a month
71%
24%
5%
220
Several times a year
71%
22%
7%
175
Seldom/never
79%
16%
5%
1,297
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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%
57%
2%
2%
427
Once or twice a month
34%
61%
2%
2%
220
Several times a year
37%
62%
< 1%
1%
175
Seldom/never
28%
68%
2%
2%
1,297
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 living with a partner by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults living with a partner 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
24%
35%
2%
37%
3%
427
Once or twice a month
29%
35%
2%
32%
3%
220
Several times a year
44%
27%
2%
23%
4%
175
Seldom/never
57%
21%
4%
16%
2%
1,297
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.