Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201425%74%1%1%21,598
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by religious group

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Buddhist21%75%4%< 1%235
Catholic26%72%1%1%4,929
Evangelical Protestant34%64%1%1%2,912
Hindu22%77%< 1%1%126
Historically Black Protestant23%76%< 1%< 1%944
Jewish19%79%2%1%726
Mainline Protestant26%72%1%1%4,042
Mormon40%60%1%< 1%225
Muslim17%82%1%< 1%111
Orthodox Christian33%63%1%3%116
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")19%80%1%1%6,338
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who are ages…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong19%37%28%15%5,382
Right or wrong depends on the situation30%34%23%13%15,464
Neither/both equally16%33%33%18%262
Don't know15%39%22%23%157
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Generational cohort among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong11%15%30%33%9%1%5,382
Right or wrong depends on the situation20%17%27%27%8%1%15,464
Neither/both equally11%17%22%39%12%< 1%262
Don't know9%12%33%27%16%3%157
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Gender composition among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMenWomenSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong49%51%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation44%56%15,699
Neither/both equally53%47%272
Don't know47%53%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong69%9%3%15%4%5,390
Right or wrong depends on the situation66%10%5%16%4%15,538
Neither/both equally65%6%3%19%6%262
Don't know51%8%2%35%5%157
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong14%11%76%5,413
Right or wrong depends on the situation15%12%73%15,522
Neither/both equally18%10%72%267
Don't know37%9%54%156
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Income distribution among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who have a household income of…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong30%19%28%23%4,870
Right or wrong depends on the situation33%20%26%21%14,002
Neither/both equally39%17%23%21%207
Don't know47%30%11%13%114
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Educational distribution among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who have completed…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong36%33%19%12%5,442
Right or wrong depends on the situation37%32%19%13%15,637
Neither/both equally30%36%16%18%270
Don't know55%22%17%7%157
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong51%8%13%5%23%5,446
Right or wrong depends on the situation42%10%12%5%31%15,640
Neither/both equally41%10%16%4%29%269
Don't know41%10%15%8%26%160
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong31%69%5,447
Right or wrong depends on the situation28%72%15,655
Neither/both equally21%79%270
Don't know28%72%160
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who say they…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieve 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong62%22%5%1%9%2%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation48%25%8%1%16%3%15,699
Neither/both equally50%28%7%2%6%6%272
Don't know56%24%6%3%7%3%162
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who say religion is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong49%29%11%10%< 1%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation36%30%16%17%1%15,699
Neither/both equally47%26%17%9%1%272
Don't know54%22%7%12%5%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who attend religious services…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong29%38%32%< 1%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation21%38%41%< 1%15,699
Neither/both equally25%34%39%1%272
Don't know31%31%35%3%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who pray…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong52%18%7%22%1%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation41%17%7%34%1%15,699
Neither/both equally52%16%5%25%2%272
Don't know51%17%5%23%4%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who attend prayer group…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong17%10%9%64%< 1%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation12%8%7%72%< 1%15,699
Neither/both equally16%7%8%68%1%272
Don't know22%6%7%62%4%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who meditate…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong37%9%4%49%1%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation34%10%5%51%1%15,699
Neither/both equally42%7%4%45%3%272
Don't know49%10%3%30%7%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong58%16%10%16%1%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation50%18%12%20%1%15,699
Neither/both equally58%13%8%16%5%272
Don't know56%9%9%17%9%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong44%17%14%25%1%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation45%17%14%23%1%15,699
Neither/both equally60%12%10%15%3%272
Don't know50%15%8%18%9%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong29%12%47%9%2%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation17%15%54%13%2%15,699
Neither/both equally18%19%46%6%11%272
Don't know28%12%39%14%7%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who read scripture…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong29%12%9%50%< 1%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation20%10%9%61%< 1%15,699
Neither/both equally29%11%7%53%1%272
Don't know34%8%5%46%7%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWord 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong24%32%2%35%7%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation16%25%1%50%7%15,699
Neither/both equally16%19%6%42%18%272
Don't know27%10%7%40%16%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who …in heaven

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong73%21%6%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation62%31%7%15,699
Neither/both equally61%25%14%272
Don't know57%26%17%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who …in hell

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong57%35%7%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation45%48%8%15,699
Neither/both equally45%36%19%272
Don't know44%36%20%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong41%17%42%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation25%17%57%15,699
Neither/both equally23%27%51%272
Don't know26%33%41%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong34%38%22%5%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation21%39%35%5%15,699
Neither/both equally25%38%24%13%272
Don't know29%18%33%20%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who would rather have…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong56%39%3%2%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation42%51%3%3%15,699
Neither/both equally44%30%17%9%272
Don't know41%42%7%10%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong49%47%3%1%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation35%61%3%2%15,699
Neither/both equally26%53%19%2%272
Don't know36%44%6%14%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who say abortion should be…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong61%37%3%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation71%26%3%15,699
Neither/both equally62%28%10%272
Don't know43%29%27%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who …same-sex marriage

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong72%22%7%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation83%12%5%15,699
Neither/both equally74%12%14%272
Don't know64%17%19%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who say…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStricter 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong39%58%2%2%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation27%69%2%2%15,699
Neither/both equally25%62%7%7%272
Don't know27%44%6%22%162
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 homosexuality should be accepted by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say homosexuality should be accepted who say humans…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong36%30%3%28%3%5,465
Right or wrong depends on the situation48%25%4%20%2%15,699
Neither/both equally30%25%14%21%10%272
Don't know29%21%9%22%19%162
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.