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Age distribution among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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18%
32%
29%
21%
156
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Generational cohort among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
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14%
9%
28%
31%
16%
2%
156
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Gender composition among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
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Men
Women
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37%
63%
157
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Racial and ethnic composition among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Should be accepted
89%
1%
< 1%
3%
7%
157
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Immigrant status among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Should be accepted
3%
10%
87%
156
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Income distribution among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
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17%
6%
35%
42%
147
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 Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Should be accepted
10%
23%
32%
35%
156
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Marital status among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
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50%
9%
12%
7%
22%
157
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Parent of children under 18 among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Should be accepted
25%
75%
157
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Belief in God among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Should be accepted
19%
25%
20%
< 1%
27%
8%
157
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Importance of religion in one's life among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
24%
39%
28%
9%
1%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
23%
58%
20%
< 1%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
22%
21%
8%
50%
< 1%
157
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Should be accepted
6%
7%
12%
74%
2%
157
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Frequency of meditation among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
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45%
12%
9%
34%
< 1%
157
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
58%
13%
12%
15%
1%
157
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
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Should be accepted
68%
16%
9%
7%
< 1%
157
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
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4%
30%
40%
22%
5%
157
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Should be accepted
14%
83%
2%
1%
157
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Frequency of reading scripture among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
8%
4%
12%
74%
2%
157
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Interpreting scripture among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
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1%
5%
< 1%
86%
8%
157
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Belief in Heaven among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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15%
65%
20%
157
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Belief in Hell among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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5%
87%
8%
157
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Party affiliation among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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12%
2%
86%
157
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Political ideology among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
3%
21%
76%
< 1%
157
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Views about size of government among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
24%
61%
7%
9%
157
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Views about government aid to the poor among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
15%
83%
2%
1%
157
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Views about abortion among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
92%
6%
2%
157
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Views about same-sex marriage among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Should be accepted
96%
3%
1%
157
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Views about environmental regulation among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
9%
89%
2%
< 1%
157
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Views about human evolution among Unitarians by views about homosexuality
% of Unitarians who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
78%
9%
6%
5%
1%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.