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 Latinos by religious group
% of Latinos 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
32%
14%
10%
43%
1%
1,783
Evangelical Protestant
69%
11%
7%
12%
1%
718
Mainline Protestant
45%
11%
14%
29%
2%
228
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
15%
8%
8%
68%
1%
775
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
22%
44%
23%
11%
1,402
Once or twice a month
32%
44%
18%
6%
443
Several times a year
37%
43%
14%
6%
330
Seldom/never
35%
42%
17%
6%
1,543
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
12%
16%
37%
27%
7%
< 1%
1,402
Once or twice a month
22%
20%
34%
20%
3%
< 1%
443
Several times a year
24%
21%
35%
16%
4%
< 1%
330
Seldom/never
25%
21%
31%
19%
4%
< 1%
1,543
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
59%
1,434
Once or twice a month
46%
54%
449
Several times a year
51%
49%
333
Seldom/never
55%
45%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
58%
19%
23%
1,397
Once or twice a month
56%
23%
21%
441
Several times a year
54%
19%
27%
328
Seldom/never
49%
27%
24%
1,536
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
61%
19%
13%
6%
1,185
Once or twice a month
60%
20%
12%
8%
393
Several times a year
50%
23%
17%
10%
300
Seldom/never
49%
21%
20%
10%
1,342
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
62%
26%
8%
4%
1,421
Once or twice a month
64%
25%
8%
3%
448
Several times a year
63%
24%
10%
3%
331
Seldom/never
57%
27%
11%
4%
1,550
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
46%
9%
17%
5%
23%
1,430
Once or twice a month
38%
16%
13%
2%
31%
446
Several times a year
41%
10%
16%
2%
31%
331
Seldom/never
36%
13%
11%
2%
38%
1,561
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
59%
1,429
Once or twice a month
43%
57%
445
Several times a year
43%
57%
331
Seldom/never
37%
63%
1,558
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
75%
21%
2%
1%
< 1%
1%
1,434
Once or twice a month
61%
29%
6%
1%
1%
1%
449
Several times a year
61%
29%
5%
1%
4%
< 1%
333
Seldom/never
44%
30%
11%
1%
13%
2%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
83%
13%
2%
2%
1%
1,434
Once or twice a month
64%
29%
3%
3%
1%
449
Several times a year
55%
34%
5%
4%
1%
333
Seldom/never
36%
34%
14%
16%
< 1%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
69%
20%
10%
< 1%
1,434
Once or twice a month
34%
53%
13%
1%
449
Several times a year
24%
55%
20%
< 1%
333
Seldom/never
15%
39%
46%
< 1%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
83%
13%
2%
2%
1%
1,434
Once or twice a month
63%
21%
9%
6%
1%
449
Several times a year
47%
26%
13%
13%
< 1%
333
Seldom/never
34%
17%
9%
39%
1%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
56%
16%
5%
22%
1%
1,434
Once or twice a month
15%
27%
15%
42%
< 1%
449
Several times a year
11%
10%
29%
50%
1%
333
Seldom/never
6%
5%
5%
83%
< 1%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
72%
6%
2%
17%
2%
1,434
Once or twice a month
44%
18%
3%
34%
1%
449
Several times a year
31%
15%
14%
36%
4%
333
Seldom/never
32%
9%
5%
52%
2%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
81%
10%
4%
4%
1%
1,434
Once or twice a month
60%
20%
11%
8%
2%
449
Several times a year
50%
18%
21%
10%
1%
333
Seldom/never
48%
14%
12%
25%
1%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
64%
12%
8%
14%
2%
1,434
Once or twice a month
46%
20%
14%
19%
1%
449
Several times a year
43%
16%
21%
20%
1%
333
Seldom/never
42%
14%
15%
29%
1%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
56%
8%
26%
7%
2%
1,434
Once or twice a month
34%
11%
39%
14%
3%
449
Several times a year
23%
13%
46%
16%
2%
333
Seldom/never
17%
14%
49%
17%
2%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
34%
61%
2%
3%
1,434
Once or twice a month
27%
70%
1%
2%
449
Several times a year
22%
75%
2%
1%
333
Seldom/never
20%
77%
1%
2%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
56%
25%
3%
11%
5%
1,434
Once or twice a month
39%
27%
3%
22%
7%
449
Several times a year
33%
31%
2%
26%
8%
333
Seldom/never
22%
20%
2%
48%
8%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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%
8%
6%
1,434
Once or twice a month
81%
12%
7%
449
Several times a year
78%
17%
5%
333
Seldom/never
62%
31%
7%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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%
22%
6%
1,434
Once or twice a month
67%
26%
7%
449
Several times a year
66%
27%
7%
333
Seldom/never
47%
45%
8%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
25%
30%
45%
1,434
Once or twice a month
22%
30%
48%
449
Several times a year
20%
29%
52%
333
Seldom/never
20%
27%
52%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
28%
24%
8%
1,434
Once or twice a month
33%
34%
26%
7%
449
Several times a year
26%
35%
30%
8%
333
Seldom/never
23%
34%
36%
7%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
29%
64%
4%
3%
1,434
Once or twice a month
24%
69%
3%
3%
449
Several times a year
29%
65%
2%
3%
333
Seldom/never
30%
65%
2%
3%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
39%
53%
5%
3%
1,434
Once or twice a month
39%
56%
4%
2%
449
Several times a year
44%
53%
2%
2%
333
Seldom/never
39%
54%
4%
2%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
30%
65%
5%
1,434
Once or twice a month
42%
54%
4%
449
Several times a year
53%
44%
4%
333
Seldom/never
58%
37%
5%
1,565
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 homosexuality among Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
50%
41%
6%
4%
1,434
Once or twice a month
69%
21%
4%
6%
449
Several times a year
72%
21%
4%
3%
333
Seldom/never
79%
15%
3%
3%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos who …same-sex marriage
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Table
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Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
53%
11%
1,434
Once or twice a month
58%
32%
10%
449
Several times a year
58%
34%
8%
333
Seldom/never
71%
22%
7%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
38%
54%
2%
6%
1,434
Once or twice a month
35%
56%
4%
6%
449
Several times a year
38%
56%
4%
2%
333
Seldom/never
32%
61%
2%
4%
1,565
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 Latinos by frequency of reading scripture
% of Latinos 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
18%
25%
3%
48%
6%
1,434
Once or twice a month
29%
27%
4%
34%
5%
449
Several times a year
35%
29%
3%
30%
3%
333
Seldom/never
44%
23%
4%
24%
5%
1,565
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.