Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201475%18%4%3%8,311
200764%27%5%4%9,092
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Views about homosexuality among adults who say religion is somewhat important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic78%16%3%3%2,225
Evangelical Protestant62%30%4%4%1,382
Historically Black Protestant73%19%4%3%228
Jewish91%7%1%1%313
Mainline Protestant75%18%4%2%1,990
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")81%13%3%3%1,498
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are ages…

Views about homosexuality18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Should be accepted29%36%24%12%6,163
Should be discouraged16%32%31%22%1,494
Neither/both equally17%38%28%17%294
Don't know12%37%28%23%223
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Views about homosexualityYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Should be accepted19%17%28%28%7%< 1%6,163
Should be discouraged10%11%27%37%14%1%1,494
Neither/both equally8%13%33%33%11%1%294
Don't know5%12%32%36%13%2%223
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Gender composition among adults who say religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Views about homosexualityMenWomenSample size
Should be accepted46%54%6,257
Should be discouraged71%29%1,516
Neither/both equally63%37%302
Don't know57%43%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who identify as…

Views about homosexualityWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Should be accepted69%7%4%16%4%6,190
Should be discouraged69%8%5%14%4%1,501
Neither/both equally69%8%5%15%2%293
Don't know67%7%4%14%8%224
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Immigrant status among adults who say religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Views about homosexualityImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Should be accepted14%12%74%6,186
Should be discouraged16%8%77%1,494
Neither/both equally13%11%75%295
Don't know18%12%70%229
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Income distribution among adults who say religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who have a household income of…

Views about homosexualityLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Should be accepted32%20%27%21%5,585
Should be discouraged36%21%26%17%1,358
Neither/both equally30%20%27%23%255
Don't know42%21%21%15%181
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Educational distribution among adults who say religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who have completed…

Views about homosexualityHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Should be accepted38%32%19%12%6,230
Should be discouraged54%28%12%6%1,505
Neither/both equally39%38%14%10%299
Don't know53%31%10%6%236
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Marital status among adults who say religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Views about homosexualityMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Should be accepted44%11%12%4%29%6,242
Should be discouraged49%6%15%8%22%1,507
Neither/both equally50%9%17%6%17%300
Don't know45%11%10%11%23%231
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Views about homosexualityParentsNon-parentsSample size
Should be accepted30%70%6,238
Should be discouraged27%73%1,512
Neither/both equally31%69%301
Don't know30%70%233
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they…

Views about homosexualityBelieve 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
Should be accepted48%39%7%1%4%2%6,257
Should be discouraged60%31%6%1%2%1%1,516
Neither/both equally53%34%4%4%1%5%302
Don't know57%31%5%2%1%4%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who attend religious services…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted12%56%32%< 1%6,257
Should be discouraged20%49%31%< 1%1,516
Neither/both equally13%54%33%1%302
Don't know14%43%40%3%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who pray…

Views about homosexualityAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted36%29%13%23%1%6,257
Should be discouraged40%29%12%18%1%1,516
Neither/both equally41%25%11%20%3%302
Don't know42%30%9%14%4%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who attend prayer group…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted6%7%9%78%< 1%6,257
Should be discouraged11%10%10%68%< 1%1,516
Neither/both equally8%9%9%72%2%302
Don't know8%6%11%75%1%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who meditate…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted28%10%6%55%1%6,257
Should be discouraged25%9%6%58%1%1,516
Neither/both equally26%11%6%56%1%302
Don't know32%9%7%48%4%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted42%22%16%19%1%6,257
Should be discouraged39%21%13%26%1%1,516
Neither/both equally47%18%14%19%2%302
Don't know46%13%16%20%5%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted40%18%16%25%1%6,257
Should be discouraged33%15%16%35%1%1,516
Neither/both equally35%12%19%32%2%302
Don't know39%12%12%31%5%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about homosexualityReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted11%15%62%11%2%6,257
Should be discouraged22%8%59%9%2%1,516
Neither/both equally18%14%56%6%6%302
Don't know19%9%58%6%8%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say…

Views about homosexualityThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted24%74%1%1%6,257
Should be discouraged36%63%1%1%1,516
Neither/both equally27%68%5%1%302
Don't know29%63%2%6%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who read scripture…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted11%11%13%65%< 1%6,257
Should be discouraged20%12%14%54%1%1,516
Neither/both equally12%11%16%59%2%302
Don't know16%12%13%57%2%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say the holy scripture is…

Views about homosexualityWord 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
Should be accepted12%33%1%46%9%6,257
Should be discouraged29%37%3%24%8%1,516
Neither/both equally12%35%3%29%21%302
Don't know24%29%8%25%14%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …in heaven

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted74%18%8%6,257
Should be discouraged81%12%7%1,516
Neither/both equally72%14%13%302
Don't know75%11%14%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …in hell

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted53%39%8%6,257
Should be discouraged69%24%7%1,516
Neither/both equally46%34%20%302
Don't know50%32%18%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who identify as…

Views about homosexualityRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Should be accepted32%18%50%6,257
Should be discouraged52%17%32%1,516
Neither/both equally44%27%29%302
Don't know33%38%29%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who are…

Views about homosexualityConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted23%42%30%5%6,257
Should be discouraged49%29%15%7%1,516
Neither/both equally42%35%14%9%302
Don't know38%38%12%11%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who would rather have…

Views about homosexualitySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted49%45%3%3%6,257
Should be discouraged62%34%2%2%1,516
Neither/both equally61%23%7%9%302
Don't know54%33%4%10%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say government aid to the poor…

Views about homosexualityDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted41%55%3%1%6,257
Should be discouraged60%36%3%1%1,516
Neither/both equally53%30%13%5%302
Don't know47%40%4%9%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say abortion should be…

Views about homosexualityLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted71%26%3%6,257
Should be discouraged44%52%4%1,516
Neither/both equally52%35%13%302
Don't know47%36%17%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who …same-sex marriage

Views about homosexualityStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted83%12%5%6,257
Should be discouraged14%81%6%1,516
Neither/both equally27%37%37%302
Don't know19%28%53%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say…

Views about homosexualityStricter 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
Should be accepted31%65%2%2%6,257
Should be discouraged53%42%2%3%1,516
Neither/both equally41%44%8%7%302
Don't know39%42%4%15%236
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 religion is somewhat important by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say religion is somewhat important who say humans…

Views about homosexualityEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted44%30%5%19%2%6,257
Should be discouraged24%27%4%41%4%1,516
Neither/both equally22%30%9%30%9%302
Don't know27%23%8%27%16%236
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.