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Age distribution among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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At least once a week
7%
28%
30%
35%
248
Seldom/never
12%
32%
32%
24%
209
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
4%
6%
24%
35%
27%
2%
248
Seldom/never
9%
8%
27%
39%
15%
2%
209
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
41%
59%
256
Seldom/never
50%
50%
210
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Racial and ethnic composition among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…
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Frequency of reading scripture
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
90%
3%
1%
4%
2%
254
Seldom/never
95%
1%
1%
1%
2%
209
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
6%
6%
87%
256
Seldom/never
2%
6%
92%
206
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Income distribution among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
30%
17%
37%
17%
207
Seldom/never
23%
23%
31%
23%
183
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
27%
40%
22%
12%
256
Seldom/never
42%
34%
14%
9%
210
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
3%
11%
12%
12%
254
Seldom/never
59%
8%
7%
9%
16%
209
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 lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
26%
74%
256
Seldom/never
19%
81%
209
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Belief in God among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who say they…
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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
94%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
256
Seldom/never
63%
35%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
210
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Importance of religion in one's life among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
91%
7%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
256
Seldom/never
30%
58%
9%
3%
< 1%
210
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Attendance at religious services among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
76%
19%
5%
< 1%
256
Seldom/never
16%
57%
27%
< 1%
210
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Frequency of prayer among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
91%
8%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
256
Seldom/never
36%
34%
15%
14%
1%
210
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
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At least once a week
49%
17%
9%
24%
1%
256
Seldom/never
3%
2%
9%
84%
1%
210
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Frequency of meditation among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
59%
3%
2%
33%
3%
256
Seldom/never
19%
7%
4%
69%
1%
210
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
85%
9%
4%
3%
< 1%
256
Seldom/never
39%
24%
13%
23%
2%
210
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
52%
20%
8%
16%
3%
256
Seldom/never
29%
18%
16%
35%
2%
210
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
63%
8%
25%
1%
3%
256
Seldom/never
15%
7%
69%
8%
< 1%
210
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
57%
41%
2%
< 1%
256
Seldom/never
34%
64%
2%
1%
210
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Interpreting scripture among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
60%
25%
6%
4%
5%
256
Seldom/never
22%
49%
1%
22%
6%
210
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Belief in Heaven among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
82%
5%
12%
256
Seldom/never
89%
8%
3%
210
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Belief in Hell among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
77%
10%
13%
256
Seldom/never
64%
30%
6%
210
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Party affiliation among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
63%
18%
20%
256
Seldom/never
50%
15%
35%
210
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Political ideology among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition who are…
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Frequency of reading scripture
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
64%
23%
7%
6%
256
Seldom/never
38%
42%
13%
6%
210
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Views about size of government among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
74%
19%
3%
4%
256
Seldom/never
59%
39%
2%
1%
210
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Views about government aid to the poor among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
61%
30%
5%
4%
256
Seldom/never
54%
42%
2%
1%
210
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Views about abortion among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
34%
60%
5%
256
Seldom/never
60%
36%
3%
210
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Views about homosexuality among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
37%
50%
5%
8%
256
Seldom/never
65%
32%
2%
2%
210
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Views about same-sex marriage among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
33%
60%
7%
256
Seldom/never
51%
39%
10%
210
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Views about environmental regulation among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
55%
36%
1%
8%
256
Seldom/never
40%
56%
1%
3%
210
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Views about human evolution among lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition by frequency of reading scripture
% of lutherans in the Evangelical Tradition 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
10%
22%
2%
59%
6%
256
Seldom/never
28%
37%
2%
32%
1%
210
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