Americans who pray at least once a month
Percent of U.S. adults, 2014 (in percent)
Key finding
- Americans who pray at least once a month: 65%. Percent of Americans who say they pray at least once a month
Source: Lifeway Research, Americans Pray for Friends and Family, but Rarely for Celebrities or Sports Teams · Lifeway Research online survey of 1,137 Americans, Aug. 7, 2014. Article published 2014-10-01.
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Americans who pray at least once a month: 65%. Percent of Americans who say they pray at least once a month.
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Lifeway Research, 2014. Source: Lifeway Research, Americans Pray for Friends and Family, but Rarely for Celebrities or Sports Teams (https://research.lifeway.com/2014/10/01/americansprayforfriendsandfamily-2/).
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