How often regular Protestant churchgoers read the Bible personally
Percent of Americans who regularly attend a Protestant church, 2021 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Every day (32%). Lowest: Once a month (5%).
- Every day: 32%
- A few times a week: 27%
- Once a week: 12%
Source: Lifeway Research, More Americans Read the Bible During the Pandemic · Article published 2021-10-21.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Every day (32%). Lowest: Once a month (5%). Every day: 32%. A few times a week: 27%. Once a week: 12%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2021. Source: Lifeway Research, More Americans Read the Bible During the Pandemic (https://research.lifeway.com/2021/10/21/more-americans-read-the-bible-during-the-pandemic/).
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