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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in New Jersey by religious group
% of adults in New Jersey 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
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Catholic
18%
9%
10%
63%
1%
327
Mainline Protestant
27%
12%
7%
51%
3%
124
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
9%
5%
5%
81%
< 1%
148
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 New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
17%
36%
27%
20%
222
Seldom/never
21%
34%
28%
18%
485
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 adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
8%
16%
28%
30%
14%
3%
222
Seldom/never
15%
12%
27%
34%
9%
2%
485
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 New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
49%
51%
231
Seldom/never
47%
53%
498
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
26%
4%
21%
5%
223
Seldom/never
73%
5%
5%
12%
4%
490
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 New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
30%
13%
56%
226
Seldom/never
16%
17%
67%
488
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Income distribution among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
40%
14%
27%
18%
194
Seldom/never
17%
17%
27%
39%
428
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 adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
At least once a week
42%
29%
14%
14%
229
Seldom/never
34%
27%
20%
18%
494
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 New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
8%
18%
8%
23%
230
Seldom/never
49%
9%
9%
6%
26%
496
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 adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
36%
64%
227
Seldom/never
26%
74%
496
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Belief in God among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
85%
12%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
231
Seldom/never
43%
29%
10%
< 1%
16%
3%
498
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 New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
83%
12%
2%
2%
1%
231
Seldom/never
26%
37%
20%
15%
1%
498
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 adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
72%
18%
10%
1%
231
Seldom/never
15%
42%
42%
< 1%
498
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 adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
89%
6%
1%
3%
1%
231
Seldom/never
33%
19%
8%
39%
1%
498
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 adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
54%
14%
8%
21%
3%
231
Seldom/never
3%
3%
5%
88%
< 1%
498
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 adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
67%
7%
2%
22%
2%
231
Seldom/never
21%
9%
5%
65%
1%
498
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 adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
82%
10%
1%
5%
1%
231
Seldom/never
43%
17%
13%
26%
2%
498
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
59%
17%
5%
18%
3%
231
Seldom/never
33%
16%
17%
34%
< 1%
498
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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%
9%
24%
6%
4%
231
Seldom/never
12%
12%
63%
12%
2%
498
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
34%
63%
2%
1%
231
Seldom/never
24%
75%
< 1%
1%
498
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Interpreting scripture among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
49%
28%
6%
11%
6%
231
Seldom/never
10%
25%
1%
56%
8%
498
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 adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
87%
7%
6%
231
Seldom/never
60%
31%
8%
498
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Belief in Hell among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
21%
8%
231
Seldom/never
41%
49%
10%
498
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Party affiliation among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
22%
43%
231
Seldom/never
31%
17%
52%
498
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Political ideology among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
38%
15%
7%
231
Seldom/never
23%
34%
35%
8%
498
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Views about size of government among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
40%
56%
2%
3%
231
Seldom/never
49%
43%
5%
4%
498
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
34%
59%
2%
4%
231
Seldom/never
44%
51%
3%
2%
498
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Views about abortion among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
39%
58%
3%
231
Seldom/never
75%
20%
5%
498
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Views about homosexuality among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
49%
43%
4%
3%
231
Seldom/never
84%
11%
3%
3%
498
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
33%
58%
9%
231
Seldom/never
74%
20%
5%
498
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
32%
61%
1%
6%
231
Seldom/never
29%
67%
2%
2%
498
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Views about human evolution among adults in New Jersey by frequency of reading scripture
% of adults in New Jersey 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
14%
28%
3%
47%
8%
231
Seldom/never
51%
22%
5%
19%
3%
498
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