Views about same-sex marriage among Non-Christians by importance of religion (2014) Switch to: Importance of religion in one's life among Non-Christians by views about same-sex marriage

% of Non-Christians who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important51%39%10%1,672
Somewhat important75%18%7%2,295
Not too important83%12%4%2,364
Not at all important87%8%5%3,556
Don't know57%18%25%136
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