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Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Should be accepted
35%
37%
22%
6%
1,394
Should be discouraged
18%
44%
26%
13%
425
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Should be accepted
21%
23%
29%
24%
4%
< 1%
1,394
Should be discouraged
9%
18%
35%
30%
8%
< 1%
425
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Men
Women
Sample size
Should be accepted
45%
55%
1,414
Should be discouraged
67%
33%
433
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Racial and ethnic composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Should be accepted
55%
15%
3%
19%
7%
1,389
Should be discouraged
46%
27%
4%
18%
5%
426
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Should be accepted
14%
11%
74%
1,387
Should be discouraged
19%
5%
76%
419
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Should be accepted
45%
21%
22%
12%
1,261
Should be discouraged
51%
22%
17%
10%
366
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Should be accepted
51%
31%
13%
6%
1,410
Should be discouraged
64%
24%
9%
3%
431
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Should be accepted
36%
14%
13%
3%
34%
1,410
Should be discouraged
42%
9%
15%
6%
28%
431
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Should be accepted
33%
67%
1,410
Should be discouraged
29%
71%
432
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Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Should be accepted
55%
31%
7%
< 1%
4%
2%
1,414
Should be discouraged
71%
19%
6%
1%
2%
1%
433
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
31%
69%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,414
Should be discouraged
63%
37%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
7%
42%
51%
< 1%
1,414
Should be discouraged
23%
34%
42%
< 1%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
41%
22%
11%
25%
1%
1,414
Should be discouraged
56%
19%
6%
18%
1%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
8%
6%
8%
78%
< 1%
1,414
Should be discouraged
26%
13%
5%
56%
1%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
33%
10%
4%
52%
1%
1,414
Should be discouraged
41%
7%
4%
47%
1%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
49%
17%
12%
22%
1%
1,414
Should be discouraged
54%
12%
9%
23%
2%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
45%
16%
11%
28%
1%
1,414
Should be discouraged
48%
12%
9%
31%
1%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
12%
15%
60%
10%
3%
1,414
Should be discouraged
37%
7%
45%
9%
2%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
25%
73%
1%
1%
1,414
Should be discouraged
30%
66%
2%
2%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
17%
11%
8%
63%
1%
1,414
Should be discouraged
39%
12%
8%
41%
1%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
17%
25%
1%
48%
9%
1,414
Should be discouraged
47%
23%
2%
20%
7%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
71%
21%
8%
1,414
Should be discouraged
77%
14%
9%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
52%
40%
8%
1,414
Should be discouraged
65%
28%
7%
433
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.
Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Should be accepted
25%
27%
48%
1,414
Should be discouraged
35%
24%
41%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
23%
39%
29%
9%
1,414
Should be discouraged
38%
27%
25%
10%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
44%
50%
3%
3%
1,414
Should be discouraged
48%
47%
1%
3%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
40%
55%
4%
2%
1,414
Should be discouraged
49%
46%
3%
2%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
63%
33%
4%
1,414
Should be discouraged
35%
59%
6%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
80%
14%
6%
1,414
Should be discouraged
13%
83%
5%
433
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 Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
31%
62%
3%
3%
1,414
Should be discouraged
48%
48%
1%
3%
433
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Views about human evolution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about homosexuality
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
40%
26%
6%
26%
2%
1,414
Should be discouraged
17%
26%
5%
47%
5%
433
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.