Political ideology among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by importance of religion (2014) Switch to: Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by political ideology

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

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important33%37%24%6%8,486
Somewhat important23%42%30%5%6,257
Not too important16%41%38%5%3,214
Not at all important11%32%50%6%3,492
Don't know15%35%35%15%149
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