Belief in God among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201484%11%2%1%2%1%10,872
200785%10%2%< 1%2%1%14,396
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.

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Belief in God among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by religious group

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Catholic73%21%3%1%1%1%1,696
Evangelical Protestant93%5%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%4,943
Historically Black Protestant92%6%1%1%< 1%< 1%793
Jehovah's Witness93%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%187
Mainline Protestant79%16%2%1%1%1%1,553
Mormon92%7%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%386
Muslim95%4%1%1%< 1%< 1%108
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")51%20%10%1%14%4%847
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%32%31%24%8,912
Believe in God; fairly certain15%34%27%24%1,124
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain21%38%22%19%200
Do not believe in God21%31%29%20%206
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain8%10%26%37%17%2%8,912
Believe in God; fairly certain8%12%30%32%15%3%1,124
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%19%29%25%14%2%200
Do not believe in God15%13%24%34%12%3%206
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%49%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain69%31%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain74%26%206
Do not believe in God83%17%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God75%25%102
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.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain68%16%3%10%4%9,011
Believe in God; fairly certain61%9%3%24%3%1,138
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain53%10%9%23%5%202
Do not believe in God64%4%13%16%3%205
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain12%7%81%9,021
Believe in God; fairly certain25%7%68%1,127
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%14%66%198
Do not believe in God22%11%67%203
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.

Income distribution among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain37%22%28%14%7,795
Believe in God; fairly certain42%21%21%16%997
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain49%15%19%18%182
Do not believe in God34%21%30%16%186
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%32%14%7%9,084
Believe in God; fairly certain59%23%11%6%1,132
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain67%19%6%8%203
Do not believe in God53%25%12%10%206
Other/don't know if they believe in God41%34%13%12%100
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain58%3%13%9%17%9,103
Believe in God; fairly certain51%7%13%8%20%1,135
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%9%10%4%32%204
Do not believe in God44%7%11%7%32%207
Other/don't know if they believe in God45%2%18%10%25%100
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain29%71%9,101
Believe in God; fairly certain28%72%1,142
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%71%204
Do not believe in God18%82%207
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain87%10%2%1%< 1%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain41%41%13%4%1%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%39%24%19%< 1%206
Do not believe in God6%14%29%51%< 1%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%22%23%26%2%102
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain65%23%11%1%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain32%38%30%1%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%32%52%< 1%206
Do not believe in God7%17%76%< 1%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%33%51%2%102
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain83%11%2%3%1%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain41%25%10%23%1%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%12%11%48%1%206
Do not believe in God7%2%3%88%< 1%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%5%13%53%3%102
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%12%9%28%1%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain21%11%8%59%1%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%7%5%75%< 1%206
Do not believe in God3%2%4%91%< 1%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%6%6%75%1%102
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%6%3%34%2%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain35%11%6%46%2%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%6%7%59%2%206
Do not believe in God16%4%4%74%2%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%13%2%51%8%102
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain77%10%5%6%1%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain45%16%13%25%1%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%12%7%49%< 1%206
Do not believe in God20%8%9%61%2%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%9%9%37%8%102
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 wonder about the universe among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%15%10%24%2%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain40%15%15%29%2%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain36%11%12%39%2%206
Do not believe in God29%14%19%37%2%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God33%13%20%29%4%102
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.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain65%4%26%3%2%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain29%8%51%10%2%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%15%57%15%1%206
Do not believe in God7%7%64%22%1%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%12%52%8%7%102
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 absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%44%1%1%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain34%64%1%1%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%69%< 1%2%206
Do not believe in God23%74%1%2%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God32%66%2%< 1%102
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 reading scripture among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain67%10%6%16%1%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain28%11%9%51%1%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain14%10%7%68%1%206
Do not believe in God4%1%2%92%< 1%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%9%6%62%1%102
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.

Interpreting scripture among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain60%26%4%5%4%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain32%32%3%26%7%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%14%1%56%6%206
Do not believe in God7%5%< 1%82%6%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%7%5%50%21%102
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 who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain89%6%6%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain78%14%8%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain55%36%9%206
Do not believe in God15%81%4%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%33%29%102
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 Hell among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain82%12%6%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain64%28%9%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%48%9%206
Do not believe in God17%79%4%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God42%34%24%102
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%16%28%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain46%20%34%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%15%46%206
Do not believe in God44%28%28%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God36%38%27%102
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.

Political ideology among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain61%22%10%6%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain47%27%20%6%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain37%30%26%7%206
Do not believe in God31%34%25%10%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God34%30%15%21%102
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.

Views about size of government among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain64%31%2%3%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain57%39%2%3%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain52%44%2%3%206
Do not believe in God59%37%2%2%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God55%28%4%14%102
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.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain57%37%3%2%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain57%39%3%2%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain57%41%1%1%206
Do not believe in God55%38%6%1%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God51%43%4%2%102
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.

Views about abortion among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain24%72%3%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain39%56%5%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain50%47%3%206
Do not believe in God61%36%3%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God43%50%7%102
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.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain6%90%4%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain15%78%7%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%75%6%206
Do not believe in God23%73%4%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%82%8%102
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.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%42%3%3%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain53%42%2%3%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain51%44%2%2%206
Do not believe in God42%54%1%2%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God52%42%1%5%102
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.

Views about human evolution among adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged by belief in God

% of adults who say homosexuality should be discouraged who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain8%22%2%62%5%9,142
Believe in God; fairly certain29%26%4%36%5%1,144
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain40%16%7%33%3%206
Do not believe in God57%9%5%24%4%208
Other/don't know if they believe in God46%7%11%24%12%102
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.