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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in California by religious group
% of adults in California who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
32%
10%
44%
11%
2%
878
Evangelical Protestant
62%
4%
28%
4%
2%
718
Jewish
13%
14%
55%
14%
4%
125
Mainline Protestant
26%
12%
51%
7%
4%
452
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
3%
23%
52%
20%
2%
1,042
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.
Age distribution among adults in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
17%
38%
28%
17%
1,000
Philosophy/reason
35%
33%
20%
12%
514
Common sense
25%
36%
24%
16%
1,557
Science
29%
37%
24%
10%
422
Don't know
9%
25%
28%
37%
115
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
11%
12%
32%
32%
12%
1%
1,000
Philosophy/reason
24%
17%
27%
25%
7%
< 1%
514
Common sense
16%
16%
29%
28%
11%
1%
1,557
Science
19%
19%
28%
27%
7%
< 1%
422
Don't know
5%
8%
21%
33%
29%
3%
115
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
42%
58%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
56%
44%
522
Common sense
50%
50%
1,596
Science
57%
43%
429
Don't know
51%
49%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
37%
8%
8%
43%
3%
1,014
Philosophy/reason
49%
4%
19%
25%
3%
514
Common sense
46%
6%
14%
31%
3%
1,568
Science
40%
3%
19%
36%
1%
425
Don't know
59%
5%
8%
23%
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.
Immigrant status among adults in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
38%
14%
48%
1,011
Philosophy/reason
28%
21%
51%
516
Common sense
29%
18%
53%
1,577
Science
43%
18%
40%
420
Don't know
28%
11%
61%
117
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Religion
43%
18%
22%
16%
863
Philosophy/reason
28%
13%
28%
30%
468
Common sense
35%
20%
23%
22%
1,390
Science
34%
17%
20%
29%
378
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
46%
33%
13%
8%
1,019
Philosophy/reason
28%
35%
21%
16%
518
Common sense
39%
34%
17%
10%
1,581
Science
36%
25%
20%
19%
427
Don't know
39%
21%
26%
14%
118
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
52%
6%
15%
6%
20%
1,019
Philosophy/reason
37%
9%
14%
2%
38%
517
Common sense
43%
11%
12%
6%
28%
1,590
Science
42%
11%
10%
2%
34%
428
Don't know
49%
6%
11%
19%
15%
117
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
35%
65%
1,020
Philosophy/reason
25%
75%
519
Common sense
29%
71%
1,594
Science
29%
71%
428
Don't know
16%
84%
120
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 God among adults in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who say they…
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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
Religion
81%
15%
2%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
34%
27%
12%
1%
22%
4%
522
Common sense
49%
25%
9%
1%
13%
2%
1,596
Science
28%
27%
13%
1%
28%
3%
429
Don't know
56%
24%
5%
3%
7%
4%
123
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 adults in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
84%
13%
2%
1%
1%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
24%
31%
22%
23%
1%
522
Common sense
33%
33%
17%
15%
1%
1,596
Science
29%
25%
17%
30%
< 1%
429
Don't know
49%
27%
7%
9%
8%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who attend religious services…
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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
Religion
64%
27%
9%
< 1%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
14%
37%
49%
< 1%
522
Common sense
19%
39%
42%
< 1%
1,596
Science
14%
39%
47%
< 1%
429
Don't know
33%
27%
35%
5%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
82%
11%
2%
4%
1%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
34%
15%
8%
43%
< 1%
522
Common sense
41%
16%
9%
33%
1%
1,596
Science
32%
9%
9%
49%
< 1%
429
Don't know
60%
19%
4%
15%
2%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who attend prayer group…
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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
Religion
48%
15%
8%
29%
< 1%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
11%
7%
6%
76%
< 1%
522
Common sense
11%
7%
8%
73%
< 1%
1,596
Science
6%
9%
10%
76%
< 1%
429
Don't know
19%
11%
6%
63%
1%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who meditate…
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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
Religion
55%
8%
3%
30%
3%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
38%
14%
5%
43%
1%
522
Common sense
34%
8%
6%
51%
1%
1,596
Science
34%
11%
4%
50%
1%
429
Don't know
45%
9%
2%
33%
10%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
Religion
80%
9%
5%
5%
1%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
53%
17%
9%
20%
1%
522
Common sense
45%
19%
13%
21%
2%
1,596
Science
49%
13%
14%
23%
2%
429
Don't know
59%
14%
6%
16%
6%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
53%
13%
11%
21%
2%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
56%
17%
14%
13%
1%
522
Common sense
41%
16%
17%
25%
1%
1,596
Science
45%
17%
15%
22%
2%
429
Don't know
53%
13%
4%
23%
7%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who say…
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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
Religion
45%
50%
2%
3%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
20%
77%
1%
1%
522
Common sense
23%
75%
1%
1%
1,596
Science
23%
75%
< 1%
2%
429
Don't know
18%
69%
4%
9%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who read scripture…
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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
Religion
64%
11%
5%
18%
1%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
17%
10%
11%
62%
< 1%
522
Common sense
17%
9%
9%
64%
1%
1,596
Science
10%
8%
10%
72%
1%
429
Don't know
30%
11%
8%
47%
5%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Religion
51%
30%
3%
9%
6%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
9%
17%
< 1%
66%
8%
522
Common sense
17%
24%
2%
48%
9%
1,596
Science
18%
12%
1%
63%
6%
429
Don't know
17%
30%
10%
25%
19%
123
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Belief in Heaven among adults in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
87%
8%
5%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
43%
46%
11%
522
Common sense
62%
30%
8%
1,596
Science
46%
48%
6%
429
Don't know
62%
20%
17%
123
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Belief in Hell among adults in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
75%
18%
7%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
28%
63%
9%
522
Common sense
46%
46%
8%
1,596
Science
35%
57%
8%
429
Don't know
45%
32%
24%
123
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 adults in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
38%
22%
40%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
24%
17%
59%
522
Common sense
29%
20%
51%
1,596
Science
21%
20%
59%
429
Don't know
29%
28%
43%
123
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Political ideology among adults in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
48%
28%
18%
7%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
17%
39%
43%
1%
522
Common sense
26%
38%
31%
6%
1,596
Science
22%
32%
40%
6%
429
Don't know
28%
31%
23%
19%
123
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Views about size of government among adults in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
45%
48%
4%
3%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
44%
50%
3%
3%
522
Common sense
46%
48%
3%
4%
1,596
Science
38%
56%
4%
2%
429
Don't know
33%
48%
11%
9%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who say government aid to the poor…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
45%
49%
3%
2%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
28%
67%
4%
2%
522
Common sense
39%
54%
4%
2%
1,596
Science
31%
65%
2%
2%
429
Don't know
31%
49%
10%
10%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who say abortion should be…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
28%
66%
6%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
76%
20%
4%
522
Common sense
69%
27%
3%
1,596
Science
65%
31%
4%
429
Don't know
56%
26%
18%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
44%
47%
5%
4%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
85%
10%
3%
2%
522
Common sense
77%
17%
4%
3%
1,596
Science
83%
13%
1%
3%
429
Don't know
60%
23%
6%
11%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who …same-sex marriage
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
36%
58%
6%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
81%
15%
4%
522
Common sense
70%
24%
7%
1,596
Science
77%
18%
5%
429
Don't know
51%
31%
18%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who say…
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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
Religion
39%
53%
3%
5%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
27%
67%
4%
2%
522
Common sense
36%
59%
2%
3%
1,596
Science
25%
72%
< 1%
3%
429
Don't know
32%
50%
6%
12%
123
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 in California by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in California who say humans…
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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
Religion
14%
28%
2%
51%
6%
1,027
Philosophy/reason
64%
19%
5%
11%
2%
522
Common sense
46%
21%
5%
25%
4%
1,596
Science
63%
14%
5%
16%
2%
429
Don't know
30%
24%
17%
15%
14%
123
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.