There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
62%
1%
1%
24,900
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 whites by religious group
% of whites who say…
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Religious tradition
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
19%
79%
2%
< 1%
141
Catholic
34%
64%
1%
1%
4,827
Evangelical Protestant
53%
45%
2%
1%
6,633
Jewish
22%
75%
2%
1%
782
Mainline Protestant
33%
65%
2%
1%
5,322
Mormon
61%
38%
2%
< 1%
575
Orthodox Christian
38%
58%
1%
2%
153
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
21%
78%
1%
1%
5,490
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who are ages…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
12%
32%
33%
23%
9,089
Right or wrong depends on the situation
22%
31%
26%
20%
14,808
Neither/both equally
14%
29%
32%
25%
358
Don't know
13%
16%
26%
44%
215
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
7%
10%
27%
39%
15%
1%
9,089
Right or wrong depends on the situation
14%
14%
26%
31%
13%
2%
14,808
Neither/both equally
9%
11%
23%
39%
16%
1%
358
Don't know
9%
6%
14%
34%
26%
11%
215
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Men
Women
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
52%
48%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
47%
53%
15,037
Neither/both equally
57%
43%
371
Don't know
47%
53%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
4%
6%
90%
9,202
Right or wrong depends on the situation
5%
8%
87%
14,904
Neither/both equally
5%
5%
90%
369
Don't know
6%
7%
86%
220
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who have a household income of…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
24%
20%
33%
23%
8,127
Right or wrong depends on the situation
29%
20%
29%
22%
13,228
Neither/both equally
32%
16%
32%
20%
283
Don't know
40%
28%
20%
13%
149
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who have completed…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
36%
34%
19%
11%
9,226
Right or wrong depends on the situation
37%
31%
19%
13%
14,986
Neither/both equally
31%
35%
17%
16%
369
Don't know
54%
24%
16%
6%
222
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
64%
4%
11%
7%
14%
9,233
Right or wrong depends on the situation
48%
8%
13%
7%
23%
14,985
Neither/both equally
52%
5%
13%
7%
22%
366
Don't know
41%
6%
9%
26%
19%
220
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
28%
72%
9,239
Right or wrong depends on the situation
25%
75%
15,000
Neither/both equally
22%
78%
371
Don't know
12%
88%
222
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who say they…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
76%
14%
3%
1%
5%
1%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
52%
23%
7%
1%
14%
3%
15,037
Neither/both equally
65%
20%
4%
1%
6%
4%
371
Don't know
72%
9%
4%
3%
7%
4%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who say religion is…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
66%
20%
8%
6%
1%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
39%
29%
15%
16%
1%
15,037
Neither/both equally
62%
21%
10%
6%
1%
371
Don't know
61%
22%
5%
9%
4%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who attend religious services…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
49%
28%
22%
< 1%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
24%
35%
40%
< 1%
15,037
Neither/both equally
38%
32%
28%
2%
371
Don't know
37%
25%
36%
3%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who pray…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
67%
14%
4%
14%
1%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
43%
17%
7%
33%
1%
15,037
Neither/both equally
63%
14%
3%
17%
3%
371
Don't know
61%
14%
2%
20%
3%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who attend prayer group…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
34%
10%
9%
47%
< 1%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
14%
7%
7%
71%
< 1%
15,037
Neither/both equally
26%
6%
7%
60%
1%
371
Don't know
25%
9%
3%
59%
4%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who meditate…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
42%
7%
4%
45%
2%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
33%
9%
5%
53%
1%
15,037
Neither/both equally
46%
7%
2%
42%
4%
371
Don't know
52%
5%
2%
34%
7%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
67%
13%
8%
11%
1%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
50%
17%
11%
21%
1%
15,037
Neither/both equally
64%
11%
5%
15%
5%
371
Don't know
59%
12%
5%
16%
8%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
46%
16%
12%
24%
2%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
43%
17%
14%
25%
1%
15,037
Neither/both equally
58%
13%
8%
17%
3%
371
Don't know
42%
16%
7%
23%
13%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
51%
7%
35%
5%
2%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
21%
13%
54%
10%
2%
15,037
Neither/both equally
34%
12%
35%
6%
13%
371
Don't know
35%
12%
33%
7%
14%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who read scripture…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
48%
10%
7%
34%
1%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
22%
9%
9%
59%
1%
15,037
Neither/both equally
40%
10%
5%
43%
2%
371
Don't know
36%
10%
7%
44%
3%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who say the holy scripture is…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
40%
31%
3%
21%
5%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
18%
27%
2%
45%
7%
15,037
Neither/both equally
23%
21%
10%
28%
17%
371
Don't know
42%
11%
7%
26%
15%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who …in heaven
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
78%
14%
8%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
65%
28%
7%
15,037
Neither/both equally
69%
17%
14%
371
Don't know
69%
17%
14%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who …in hell
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
69%
24%
8%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
48%
44%
8%
15,037
Neither/both equally
58%
26%
16%
371
Don't know
56%
29%
14%
223
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who identify as…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
64%
14%
22%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
36%
17%
47%
15,037
Neither/both equally
44%
23%
33%
371
Don't know
41%
23%
36%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
58%
26%
11%
5%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
28%
38%
29%
6%
15,037
Neither/both equally
44%
30%
13%
14%
371
Don't know
41%
21%
22%
17%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who would rather have…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
76%
19%
2%
3%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
54%
39%
3%
4%
15,037
Neither/both equally
60%
16%
16%
9%
371
Don't know
53%
24%
9%
14%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who say government aid to the poor…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
65%
31%
3%
2%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
40%
54%
4%
2%
15,037
Neither/both equally
41%
41%
15%
3%
371
Don't know
44%
34%
7%
15%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who say abortion should be…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
38%
59%
3%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
65%
31%
4%
15,037
Neither/both equally
43%
47%
10%
371
Don't know
37%
40%
23%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who say homosexuality…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
44%
49%
4%
3%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
73%
21%
3%
3%
15,037
Neither/both equally
49%
31%
14%
7%
371
Don't know
41%
38%
8%
14%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
34%
59%
7%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
66%
27%
7%
15,037
Neither/both equally
45%
38%
17%
371
Don't know
38%
48%
15%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who say…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
52%
43%
3%
2%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
32%
63%
2%
2%
15,037
Neither/both equally
37%
48%
10%
4%
371
Don't know
33%
36%
5%
27%
223
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 whites by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of whites who say humans…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
21%
24%
3%
48%
4%
9,269
Right or wrong depends on the situation
43%
25%
5%
24%
4%
15,037
Neither/both equally
21%
22%
12%
34%
11%
371
Don't know
22%
16%
9%
27%
25%
223
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.