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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in the Greatest generation by religious group
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
43%
7%
10%
37%
2%
142
Evangelical Protestant
69%
4%
3%
23%
2%
130
Mainline Protestant
38%
17%
8%
34%
3%
178
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 in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
249
Seldom/never
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
100%
241
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 in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
65%
249
Seldom/never
46%
54%
241
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
81%
12%
1%
4%
1%
242
Seldom/never
91%
1%
2%
4%
1%
238
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 in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
8%
14%
78%
248
Seldom/never
5%
36%
59%
235
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Income distribution among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
63%
21%
12%
3%
174
Seldom/never
41%
26%
20%
13%
181
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Educational distribution among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
20%
8%
6%
247
Seldom/never
52%
24%
14%
10%
240
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 in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
< 1%
3%
61%
3%
248
Seldom/never
31%
< 1%
5%
63%
1%
240
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Parent of children under 18 among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
< 1%
100%
248
Seldom/never
2%
98%
241
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Belief in God among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
85%
5%
< 1%
8%
< 1%
1%
249
Seldom/never
44%
21%
10%
3%
17%
5%
241
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 in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation who say religion is…
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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%
6%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
249
Seldom/never
45%
24%
15%
14%
1%
241
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Attendance at religious services among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
73%
14%
12%
1%
249
Seldom/never
27%
27%
46%
< 1%
241
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Frequency of prayer among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
92%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
249
Seldom/never
39%
10%
4%
44%
3%
241
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
51%
8%
7%
32%
3%
249
Seldom/never
8%
3%
4%
83%
1%
241
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Frequency of meditation among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
82%
3%
2%
9%
5%
249
Seldom/never
35%
12%
5%
46%
3%
241
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
90%
4%
2%
3%
1%
249
Seldom/never
49%
8%
8%
34%
2%
241
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
60%
9%
5%
20%
5%
249
Seldom/never
32%
11%
17%
37%
3%
241
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
57%
6%
31%
4%
3%
249
Seldom/never
24%
7%
56%
8%
5%
241
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
37%
56%
2%
5%
249
Seldom/never
28%
65%
1%
6%
241
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
At least once a week
61%
20%
7%
5%
7%
249
Seldom/never
23%
18%
2%
40%
17%
241
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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%
7%
7%
249
Seldom/never
48%
41%
12%
241
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Belief in Hell among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
67%
18%
16%
249
Seldom/never
28%
61%
11%
241
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Party affiliation among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
45%
9%
47%
249
Seldom/never
36%
13%
51%
241
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Political ideology among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
26%
14%
4%
249
Seldom/never
35%
35%
24%
6%
241
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Views about size of government among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
56%
29%
4%
10%
249
Seldom/never
55%
31%
6%
8%
241
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
36%
54%
4%
6%
249
Seldom/never
35%
54%
3%
8%
241
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Views about abortion among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
33%
58%
9%
249
Seldom/never
60%
32%
8%
241
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Views about homosexuality among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
25%
62%
5%
8%
249
Seldom/never
51%
37%
6%
6%
241
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation who …same-sex marriage
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Frequency of reading scripture
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
16%
70%
14%
249
Seldom/never
43%
44%
12%
241
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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%
40%
8%
15%
249
Seldom/never
31%
50%
5%
14%
241
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Views about human evolution among adults in the Greatest generation by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in the Greatest generation 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
12%
9%
5%
57%
17%
249
Seldom/never
35%
16%
9%
28%
12%
241
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