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 Asians by religious group
% of Asians 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
18%
14%
11%
56%
< 1%
147
Evangelical Protestant
60%
10%
6%
24%
< 1%
115
Hindu
8%
9%
17%
64%
1%
173
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
7%
7%
8%
79%
< 1%
263
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
30%
36%
21%
13%
200
Several times a year
23%
51%
16%
10%
100
Seldom/never
44%
38%
14%
4%
521
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
18%
16%
30%
25%
9%
1%
200
Several times a year
15%
13%
46%
20%
5%
1%
100
Seldom/never
27%
27%
28%
15%
2%
< 1%
521
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
59%
205
Several times a year
54%
46%
105
Seldom/never
58%
42%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
76%
19%
5%
199
Several times a year
79%
14%
7%
101
Seldom/never
66%
26%
8%
522
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
36%
14%
30%
20%
171
Seldom/never
19%
23%
26%
32%
466
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
23%
22%
33%
22%
204
Several times a year
21%
22%
34%
23%
104
Seldom/never
19%
27%
27%
27%
529
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
55%
4%
7%
5%
29%
205
Several times a year
56%
7%
4%
4%
30%
105
Seldom/never
46%
4%
4%
2%
44%
530
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
59%
204
Several times a year
36%
64%
105
Seldom/never
25%
75%
531
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
86%
6%
4%
1%
3%
1%
205
Several times a year
45%
37%
6%
1%
9%
3%
105
Seldom/never
26%
24%
17%
1%
29%
3%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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%
3%
1%
< 1%
205
Several times a year
27%
58%
13%
1%
1%
105
Seldom/never
16%
31%
30%
23%
< 1%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
67%
26%
7%
< 1%
205
Several times a year
13%
74%
11%
1%
105
Seldom/never
10%
42%
48%
< 1%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
82%
10%
1%
6%
1%
205
Several times a year
46%
21%
14%
19%
< 1%
105
Seldom/never
24%
12%
9%
54%
< 1%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
63%
16%
8%
12%
< 1%
205
Several times a year
2%
10%
45%
44%
1%
105
Seldom/never
4%
3%
8%
85%
< 1%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
65%
9%
2%
22%
2%
205
Several times a year
25%
9%
25%
34%
7%
105
Seldom/never
18%
10%
5%
65%
1%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
73%
11%
7%
6%
3%
205
Several times a year
33%
16%
35%
13%
3%
105
Seldom/never
36%
16%
18%
30%
1%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
53%
20%
12%
12%
3%
205
Several times a year
37%
12%
33%
18%
< 1%
105
Seldom/never
27%
16%
26%
29%
1%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
46%
14%
33%
4%
2%
205
Several times a year
12%
12%
46%
27%
2%
105
Seldom/never
8%
18%
50%
23%
1%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
36%
63%
< 1%
1%
205
Several times a year
19%
81%
< 1%
< 1%
105
Seldom/never
14%
84%
1%
< 1%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
51%
22%
5%
14%
9%
205
Several times a year
15%
24%
3%
47%
10%
105
Seldom/never
7%
16%
1%
66%
10%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
83%
11%
6%
205
Several times a year
68%
26%
7%
105
Seldom/never
46%
47%
6%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
66%
23%
11%
205
Several times a year
45%
39%
17%
105
Seldom/never
35%
59%
6%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
31%
27%
42%
205
Several times a year
23%
20%
57%
105
Seldom/never
24%
22%
54%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
31%
35%
25%
9%
205
Several times a year
28%
39%
31%
2%
105
Seldom/never
16%
38%
39%
6%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
41%
55%
2%
2%
205
Several times a year
46%
53%
< 1%
< 1%
105
Seldom/never
39%
56%
3%
2%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
42%
52%
4%
2%
205
Several times a year
42%
54%
3%
2%
105
Seldom/never
36%
57%
4%
3%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
36%
60%
3%
205
Several times a year
61%
37%
2%
105
Seldom/never
76%
20%
4%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
43%
52%
2%
3%
205
Several times a year
65%
27%
5%
3%
105
Seldom/never
80%
14%
2%
4%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
36%
60%
4%
205
Several times a year
53%
37%
10%
105
Seldom/never
78%
17%
6%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
34%
60%
2%
4%
205
Several times a year
23%
65%
2%
9%
105
Seldom/never
28%
68%
1%
3%
533
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 Asians by frequency of reading scripture
% of Asians 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
26%
22%
2%
44%
6%
205
Several times a year
42%
18%
5%
29%
6%
105
Seldom/never
60%
14%
5%
18%
3%
533
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.