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Age distribution among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
3%
23%
29%
46%
161
Seldom/never
6%
24%
32%
38%
153
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
1%
5%
20%
37%
29%
9%
161
Seldom/never
5%
3%
22%
45%
24%
2%
153
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
54%
168
Seldom/never
45%
55%
157
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
86%
5%
2%
5%
2%
167
Seldom/never
91%
5%
2%
2%
< 1%
156
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
11%
2%
87%
168
Seldom/never
5%
6%
88%
156
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA 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
At least once a week
31%
14%
27%
28%
143
Seldom/never
24%
10%
28%
38%
140
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
34%
18%
24%
24%
166
Seldom/never
26%
26%
27%
21%
156
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
1%
9%
13%
8%
168
Seldom/never
63%
2%
17%
11%
7%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
22%
78%
167
Seldom/never
19%
81%
157
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Belief in God among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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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
At least once a week
86%
13%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
168
Seldom/never
52%
37%
6%
2%
3%
1%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
93%
7%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
168
Seldom/never
33%
49%
14%
1%
2%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA 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
At least once a week
78%
19%
3%
< 1%
168
Seldom/never
22%
57%
20%
1%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
11%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
168
Seldom/never
40%
28%
11%
21%
< 1%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA 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
At least once a week
57%
14%
11%
19%
< 1%
168
Seldom/never
2%
5%
4%
89%
< 1%
157
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Frequency of meditation among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA 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
At least once a week
63%
6%
4%
26%
2%
168
Seldom/never
28%
8%
1%
63%
< 1%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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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
At least once a week
83%
8%
7%
1%
1%
168
Seldom/never
48%
20%
15%
15%
2%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA 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
At least once a week
64%
14%
9%
13%
< 1%
168
Seldom/never
45%
8%
20%
27%
< 1%
157
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA 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
At least once a week
56%
8%
27%
4%
5%
168
Seldom/never
17%
15%
55%
9%
4%
157
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say…
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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
At least once a week
43%
53%
2%
2%
168
Seldom/never
31%
65%
3%
1%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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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
At least once a week
36%
41%
3%
8%
12%
168
Seldom/never
14%
32%
4%
42%
9%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
5%
7%
168
Seldom/never
74%
15%
11%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
17%
14%
168
Seldom/never
40%
53%
7%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
9%
46%
168
Seldom/never
45%
9%
46%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
33%
20%
3%
168
Seldom/never
34%
41%
22%
3%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
59%
32%
2%
7%
168
Seldom/never
62%
34%
2%
2%
157
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Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA 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
At least once a week
36%
55%
5%
4%
168
Seldom/never
44%
49%
2%
5%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
42%
6%
168
Seldom/never
80%
17%
3%
157
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Views about homosexuality among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
46%
39%
6%
9%
168
Seldom/never
78%
18%
4%
< 1%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
37%
54%
9%
168
Seldom/never
73%
23%
4%
157
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Views about environmental regulation among members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA 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
At least once a week
36%
58%
2%
4%
168
Seldom/never
41%
54%
4%
2%
157
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 members of the Presbyterian Church USA by frequency of reading scripture
% of members of the Presbyterian Church USA 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
At least once a week
18%
33%
4%
39%
5%
168
Seldom/never
46%
30%
2%
18%
4%
157
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.