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C. Which of these statements comes closest to your feelings about prayers in the public schools? The Lord's prayer or some Bible verse should be read daily. There should be a moment for silent prayer or meditation daily. No prayer or other religious observances should be held in the public schools. Other (SPECIFY).
Views on prayer in public schools, version Z · Asked in 1 wave, 1986 · 740 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Prayer read daily | Silent meditation | No prayers | Other | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 28% | 53% | 18% | 1% | 740 | ±4 | |
| Less than high school | 44% | 39% | 16% | 1% | 190 | ±8 | |
| High school | 28% | 57% | 14% |
General Social Survey 1986 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1986 | 1986-02-14 to 1986-04-24 | face to face | 1,470 | 740 |
| 1% |
| 264 |
| ±7 |
| Some college | 22% | 59% | 17% | 3% | 132 | ±10 |
| Bachelor's | 16% | 60% | 23% | 1% | 102 | ±10 |
| Postgraduate † | 13% | 50% | 36% | – | 51 | ±15 |