Survey yearWord 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
201418%27%2%46%7%21,598
200718%28%2%42%10%17,391
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Interpreting scripture among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by religious group

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

Religious traditionWord 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
Buddhist4%10%1%75%10%235
Catholic21%36%2%33%8%4,929
Evangelical Protestant36%42%3%14%6%2,912
Hindu7%18%1%67%8%126
Historically Black Protestant53%28%2%12%5%944
Jewish4%22%< 1%66%7%726
Mainline Protestant15%38%2%36%10%4,042
Mormon29%50%2%15%3%225
Muslim29%39%5%20%7%111
Orthodox Christian13%37%2%35%12%116
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")6%10%< 1%78%6%6,338
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally21%37%28%14%3,178
Word of God; not everything taken literally27%33%24%15%5,789
Word of God; other/don't know19%26%35%21%319
Not the word of God31%35%22%12%10,384
Other/don't know22%34%25%18%1,595
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Generational cohort among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally13%14%31%32%9%1%3,178
Word of God; not everything taken literally19%14%27%29%10%1%5,789
Word of God; other/don't know12%10%23%40%15%1%319
Not the word of God20%20%27%26%7%1%10,384
Other/don't know11%18%27%30%12%1%1,595
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureMenWomenSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally36%64%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally40%60%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know32%68%333
Not the word of God53%47%10,524
Other/don't know44%56%1,665
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally44%23%3%27%3%3,191
Word of God; not everything taken literally69%10%3%14%4%5,819
Word of God; other/don't know55%11%2%26%5%328
Not the word of God73%5%5%12%4%10,391
Other/don't know69%8%5%14%5%1,618
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally23%9%68%3,155
Word of God; not everything taken literally12%12%77%5,811
Word of God; other/don't know24%7%68%329
Not the word of God13%13%73%10,436
Other/don't know14%11%75%1,627
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Income distribution among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally53%21%17%9%2,810
Word of God; not everything taken literally30%20%29%21%5,215
Word of God; other/don't know48%20%22%11%261
Not the word of God26%19%29%26%9,563
Other/don't know36%20%25%20%1,344
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Educational distribution among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally59%29%8%4%3,197
Word of God; not everything taken literally37%33%19%12%5,851
Word of God; other/don't know50%31%11%8%329
Not the word of God28%32%23%17%10,484
Other/don't know34%35%17%13%1,645
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally41%9%17%7%25%3,204
Word of God; not everything taken literally48%7%12%5%28%5,848
Word of God; other/don't know44%7%15%11%23%330
Not the word of God43%11%11%3%32%10,489
Other/don't know45%10%13%7%25%1,644
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally33%67%3,202
Word of God; not everything taken literally31%69%5,848
Word of God; other/don't know27%73%330
Not the word of God26%74%10,498
Other/don't know29%71%1,654
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureBelieve 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
Word of God; should be taken literally83%15%1%1%< 1%< 1%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally72%24%2%< 1%1%< 1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know81%14%1%2%1%1%333
Not the word of God25%29%13%< 1%28%5%10,524
Other/don't know53%27%7%2%5%6%1,665
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say homosexuality should be accepted by interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally77%19%3%1%< 1%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally55%37%7%2%< 1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know78%18%1%1%1%333
Not the word of God15%30%25%31%1%10,524
Other/don't know40%35%15%7%2%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally46%37%16%< 1%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally34%45%20%< 1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know41%40%18%1%333
Not the word of God8%33%59%< 1%10,524
Other/don't know20%42%37%2%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally73%16%4%7%< 1%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally58%24%7%11%< 1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know79%9%4%5%3%333
Not the word of God23%14%8%55%< 1%10,524
Other/don't know46%19%8%24%3%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally33%15%10%41%< 1%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally17%12%12%60%< 1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know27%9%11%51%2%333
Not the word of God4%4%4%88%< 1%10,524
Other/don't know11%8%8%71%2%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally47%8%3%40%2%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally35%9%5%51%1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know49%4%5%38%4%333
Not the word of God29%11%6%54%1%10,524
Other/don't know37%10%5%46%2%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally69%13%8%9%1%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally56%20%12%13%< 1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know64%12%11%8%4%333
Not the word of God42%18%12%27%1%10,524
Other/don't know52%15%12%17%4%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally43%15%12%28%1%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally40%18%15%26%1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know40%12%11%31%6%333
Not the word of God49%17%14%20%1%10,524
Other/don't know47%15%13%24%2%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally45%6%40%7%2%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally29%11%52%7%1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know37%5%42%5%10%333
Not the word of God5%20%57%17%2%10,524
Other/don't know14%14%56%10%6%1,665
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 homosexuality should be accepted by interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally32%66%1%1%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally29%70%1%< 1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know27%65%4%4%333
Not the word of God19%80%1%1%10,524
Other/don't know24%72%3%2%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally49%14%8%28%1%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally28%15%12%44%< 1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know45%13%8%33%1%333
Not the word of God7%6%8%79%< 1%10,524
Other/don't know20%12%10%56%2%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally92%5%3%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally90%6%4%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know82%9%9%333
Not the word of God39%52%9%10,524
Other/don't know62%18%20%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally78%16%6%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally68%25%6%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know66%18%16%333
Not the word of God24%68%7%10,524
Other/don't know42%38%21%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally31%20%49%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally40%15%45%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know30%33%38%333
Not the word of God23%16%61%10,524
Other/don't know25%27%48%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally40%33%20%7%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally30%44%22%4%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know36%32%16%16%333
Not the word of God15%38%43%5%10,524
Other/don't know22%39%28%11%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally34%62%2%3%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally53%43%2%2%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know39%47%7%6%333
Not the word of God47%47%3%3%10,524
Other/don't know44%39%9%9%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally42%53%3%2%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally45%51%3%1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know39%47%8%6%333
Not the word of God33%63%3%1%10,524
Other/don't know35%51%9%5%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally47%50%4%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally60%38%2%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know43%47%10%333
Not the word of God82%15%2%10,524
Other/don't know68%22%10%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally60%32%8%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally76%19%5%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know63%19%18%333
Not the word of God91%6%3%10,524
Other/don't know80%11%9%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureStricter 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
Word of God; should be taken literally43%52%1%3%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally34%63%2%1%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know36%50%4%10%333
Not the word of God23%74%2%2%10,524
Other/don't know29%61%5%6%1,665
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 interpretation of scripture

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

Interpreting scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Word of God; should be taken literally18%29%2%47%3%3,211
Word of God; not everything taken literally25%42%3%28%2%5,865
Word of God; other/don't know14%29%8%34%15%333
Not the word of God69%16%4%10%1%10,524
Other/don't know36%27%13%16%8%1,665
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.