Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…

Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201438%33%15%13%1%15,190
200743%35%12%9%1%18,234
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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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by religious group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Buddhist20%51%13%15%1%111
Catholic46%40%10%3%< 1%3,428
Evangelical Protestant60%34%4%2%1%2,407
Historically Black Protestant77%20%2%1%< 1%751
Jewish26%41%23%10%< 1%414
Mainline Protestant40%44%13%3%1%2,990
Mormon62%27%10%1%< 1%162
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")10%24%28%37%1%4,142
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important17%32%29%22%5,579
Somewhat important24%35%26%15%4,946
Not too important30%37%22%12%2,252
Not at all important29%38%20%13%2,034
Don't know11%33%30%25%103
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important10%12%27%34%15%2%5,579
Somewhat important15%16%28%31%9%1%4,946
Not too important19%19%29%26%7%1%2,252
Not at all important19%20%29%24%8%1%2,034
Don't know5%13%27%37%17%1%103
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important44%56%5,706
Somewhat important50%50%5,028
Not too important56%44%2,284
Not at all important62%38%2,061
Don't know54%46%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important58%18%3%16%4%5,620
Somewhat important72%8%4%12%4%4,971
Not too important77%5%6%9%3%2,259
Not at all important79%5%4%9%4%2,032
Don't know76%6%2%8%8%101
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important16%9%76%5,625
Somewhat important11%11%78%4,967
Not too important11%12%77%2,255
Not at all important9%12%79%2,037
Don't know8%16%76%104
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important42%21%23%14%4,852
Somewhat important32%21%28%20%4,461
Not too important27%21%29%23%2,046
Not at all important29%19%28%24%1,863
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…

Importance of religion in one's lifeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Very important50%31%12%7%5,667
Somewhat important42%32%16%9%5,007
Not too important34%35%18%12%2,276
Not at all important39%31%20%11%2,056
Don't know31%45%13%11%105
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important48%7%15%9%21%5,680
Somewhat important46%10%12%5%25%5,011
Not too important44%9%11%3%32%2,277
Not at all important38%12%11%4%35%2,055
Don't know38%10%15%11%25%106
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important30%70%5,688
Somewhat important30%70%5,019
Not too important27%73%2,275
Not at all important23%77%2,054
Don't know12%88%110
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

Belief in God among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve 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
Very important84%12%1%1%1%< 1%5,706
Somewhat important51%38%6%1%3%2%5,028
Not too important19%38%18%1%17%6%2,284
Not at all important15%13%12%1%52%7%2,061
Don't know50%21%5%6%8%9%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important45%38%17%1%5,706
Somewhat important12%55%33%< 1%5,028
Not too important2%33%65%< 1%2,284
Not at all important1%9%90%< 1%2,061
Don't know7%26%56%12%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important75%17%4%4%1%5,706
Somewhat important36%28%13%22%1%5,028
Not too important12%13%11%64%< 1%2,284
Not at all important8%4%4%83%< 1%2,061
Don't know46%17%3%21%14%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important28%13%11%48%1%5,706
Somewhat important6%7%9%78%< 1%5,028
Not too important1%1%3%95%< 1%2,284
Not at all important2%< 1%1%96%< 1%2,061
Don't know7%7%6%71%10%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important47%8%4%39%2%5,706
Somewhat important25%9%6%60%1%5,028
Not too important19%10%5%65%1%2,284
Not at all important22%7%5%65%1%2,061
Don't know48%7%2%31%11%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important69%14%8%8%2%5,706
Somewhat important39%23%16%21%1%5,028
Not too important31%17%16%35%1%2,284
Not at all important34%12%8%44%2%2,061
Don't know59%11%6%17%8%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important45%16%12%26%2%5,706
Somewhat important36%17%16%30%1%5,028
Not too important36%18%17%29%< 1%2,284
Not at all important42%14%13%30%< 1%2,061
Don't know44%20%4%21%10%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important30%67%1%1%5,706
Somewhat important25%73%1%1%5,028
Not too important20%78%1%< 1%2,284
Not at all important18%81%1%1%2,061
Don't know15%77%3%5%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important42%15%11%32%1%5,706
Somewhat important11%11%13%65%1%5,028
Not too important3%4%5%87%< 1%2,284
Not at all important3%2%3%91%< 1%2,061
Don't know15%6%10%58%11%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord 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
Very important39%33%4%16%9%5,706
Somewhat important14%35%1%41%9%5,028
Not too important5%14%< 1%73%8%2,284
Not at all important3%4%< 1%88%5%2,061
Don't know10%12%2%52%24%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important88%7%5%5,706
Somewhat important77%15%8%5,028
Not too important45%43%11%2,284
Not at all important19%73%8%2,061
Don't know39%24%37%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important70%22%8%5,706
Somewhat important56%35%9%5,028
Not too important33%58%9%2,284
Not at all important13%80%7%2,061
Don't know21%44%36%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important35%18%46%5,706
Somewhat important37%19%44%5,028
Not too important33%18%50%2,284
Not at all important24%22%54%2,061
Don't know25%30%45%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important38%34%21%7%5,706
Somewhat important29%42%24%6%5,028
Not too important22%41%32%5%2,284
Not at all important16%33%41%9%2,061
Don't know32%26%28%14%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important48%46%3%4%5,706
Somewhat important55%39%3%3%5,028
Not too important56%38%2%3%2,284
Not at all important51%42%3%4%2,061
Don't know51%26%5%19%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important45%49%4%2%5,706
Somewhat important48%47%3%1%5,028
Not too important44%52%3%1%2,284
Not at all important38%56%4%2%2,061
Don't know34%41%10%15%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important49%45%5%5,706
Somewhat important67%29%4%5,028
Not too important78%19%3%2,284
Not at all important82%16%3%2,061
Don't know59%20%21%111
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 homosexuality among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important59%32%5%4%5,706
Somewhat important76%18%3%3%5,028
Not too important83%13%2%2%2,284
Not at all important86%9%2%2%2,061
Don't know59%17%7%17%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important47%43%10%5,706
Somewhat important67%25%8%5,028
Not too important78%17%5%2,284
Not at all important83%11%6%2,061
Don't know51%20%29%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter 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
Very important41%52%2%4%5,706
Somewhat important38%58%2%2%5,028
Not too important32%65%1%2%2,284
Not at all important28%68%2%2%2,061
Don't know37%44%6%13%111
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by importance of religion

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important19%32%4%40%6%5,706
Somewhat important38%30%5%23%3%5,028
Not too important65%16%5%12%2%2,284
Not at all important75%9%4%10%3%2,061
Don't know34%16%19%22%9%111
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.