Views about human evolution among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say humans…

Survey yearEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
201440%26%4%26%4%15,190
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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Views about human evolution among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by religious group

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say humans…

Religious traditionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Buddhist68%14%6%10%1%111
Catholic35%31%4%27%4%3,428
Evangelical Protestant19%32%3%41%5%2,407
Historically Black Protestant19%33%2%41%5%751
Jewish61%16%6%16%2%414
Mainline Protestant33%32%5%25%5%2,990
Mormon19%33%3%40%4%162
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")62%15%5%16%3%4,142
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…

Views about human evolution18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%37%22%13%6,187
Evolved; due to God's design22%34%28%15%3,830
Evolved; don't know how23%30%25%22%699
Always existed in present form18%34%28%20%3,633
Don't know12%25%25%38%565
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%18%28%27%8%1%6,187
Evolved; due to God's design13%15%28%33%10%1%3,830
Evolved; don't know how11%17%26%31%14%2%699
Always existed in present form11%12%29%33%13%2%3,633
Don't know6%10%21%32%27%4%565
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionMenWomenSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes53%47%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design50%50%3,896
Evolved; don't know how55%45%728
Always existed in present form46%54%3,699
Don't know43%57%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Views about human evolutionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes73%7%5%12%3%6,217
Evolved; due to God's design69%13%3%12%4%3,847
Evolved; don't know how76%7%3%9%5%709
Always existed in present form62%15%4%15%4%3,643
Don't know64%13%4%16%3%567
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes12%12%75%6,214
Evolved; due to God's design10%10%80%3,856
Evolved; don't know how9%11%80%720
Always existed in present form14%9%77%3,630
Don't know17%8%75%568
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of…

Views about human evolutionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%19%30%23%5,661
Evolved; due to God's design32%22%28%18%3,446
Evolved; don't know how34%23%24%19%590
Always existed in present form44%22%22%13%3,182
Don't know53%21%14%12%424
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…

Views about human evolutionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes37%31%20%13%6,256
Evolved; due to God's design41%36%15%8%3,879
Evolved; don't know how40%36%13%12%723
Always existed in present form55%31%9%5%3,677
Don't know61%24%11%4%576
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes44%11%11%4%30%6,258
Evolved; due to God's design48%9%14%5%24%3,885
Evolved; don't know how49%8%12%8%24%725
Always existed in present form45%8%16%9%22%3,680
Don't know46%6%15%14%19%581
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%72%6,264
Evolved; due to God's design30%70%3,882
Evolved; don't know how23%77%727
Always existed in present form29%71%3,687
Don't know24%76%586
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say they…

Views about human evolutionBelieve 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
Evolved; due to natural processes31%30%11%1%23%5%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design70%24%3%< 1%2%1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how49%30%8%2%4%8%728
Always existed in present form73%18%4%1%3%1%3,699
Don't know66%20%5%3%4%3%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…

Views about human evolutionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes18%32%24%25%1%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design47%39%9%4%< 1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how31%38%18%11%3%728
Always existed in present form58%30%7%5%1%3,699
Don't know54%27%9%9%1%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend religious services…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes11%35%54%< 1%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design25%45%29%< 1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how14%38%47%1%728
Always existed in present form33%39%27%< 1%3,699
Don't know32%31%36%1%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…

Views about human evolutionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes25%16%8%51%1%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design54%23%8%14%1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how40%16%9%31%3%728
Always existed in present form60%18%7%13%1%3,699
Don't know58%16%5%18%3%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend prayer group…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes6%5%5%84%< 1%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design14%9%10%67%< 1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how8%4%7%80%2%728
Always existed in present form22%10%10%57%1%3,699
Don't know19%6%6%66%2%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes26%9%6%58%< 1%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design34%9%4%52%1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how34%8%5%49%3%728
Always existed in present form38%8%4%49%1%3,699
Don't know41%4%4%46%4%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes40%18%13%29%1%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design54%18%12%15%1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how47%18%11%21%4%728
Always existed in present form57%16%10%16%1%3,699
Don't know50%13%9%23%5%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes41%17%15%26%1%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design41%17%15%25%1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how47%17%12%21%2%728
Always existed in present form36%15%13%34%1%3,699
Don't know40%12%10%34%5%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Views about human evolutionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes20%78%1%< 1%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design27%71%1%1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how21%74%2%2%728
Always existed in present form31%67%1%1%3,699
Don't know27%63%3%7%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who read scripture…

Views about human evolutionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes9%7%8%75%< 1%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design24%12%12%51%1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how15%8%11%64%2%728
Always existed in present form33%13%9%44%1%3,699
Don't know31%11%7%49%2%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is…

Views about human evolutionWord 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
Evolved; due to natural processes9%17%1%67%7%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design20%40%2%30%8%3,896
Evolved; don't know how11%20%3%42%25%728
Always existed in present form38%32%3%21%6%3,699
Don't know31%18%7%21%22%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes49%43%8%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design86%10%5%3,896
Evolved; don't know how59%20%21%728
Always existed in present form84%11%5%3,699
Don't know69%11%20%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell

Views about human evolutionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes34%58%8%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design65%28%7%3,896
Evolved; don't know how45%37%18%728
Always existed in present form66%26%7%3,699
Don't know49%27%24%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Views about human evolutionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Evolved; due to natural processes28%17%55%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design40%17%43%3,896
Evolved; don't know how30%29%41%728
Always existed in present form38%20%42%3,699
Don't know32%34%34%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about human evolutionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes21%39%34%5%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design33%40%22%5%3,896
Evolved; don't know how26%34%25%15%728
Always existed in present form40%34%18%8%3,699
Don't know32%29%19%21%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…

Views about human evolutionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes50%44%3%3%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design57%38%2%3%3,896
Evolved; don't know how51%31%6%12%728
Always existed in present form51%44%2%3%3,699
Don't know45%37%7%12%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say government aid to the poor…

Views about human evolutionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes41%55%3%1%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design48%48%3%1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how38%47%9%6%728
Always existed in present form50%45%3%1%3,699
Don't know40%38%10%12%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…

Views about human evolutionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes77%21%3%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design61%35%3%3,896
Evolved; don't know how61%29%10%728
Always existed in present form50%45%5%3,699
Don't know45%39%17%590
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Views about human evolutionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes85%11%2%2%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design71%22%4%3%3,896
Evolved; don't know how69%16%7%9%728
Always existed in present form57%35%4%4%3,699
Don't know47%31%11%12%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage

Views about human evolutionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Evolved; due to natural processes78%16%6%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design62%31%8%3,896
Evolved; don't know how61%22%18%728
Always existed in present form46%46%9%3,699
Don't know39%39%22%590
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 common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about human evolution

% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Views about human evolutionStricter 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
Evolved; due to natural processes29%68%2%2%6,277
Evolved; due to God's design40%57%2%1%3,896
Evolved; don't know how30%58%6%6%728
Always existed in present form47%48%2%3%3,699
Don't know36%38%7%19%590
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.