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
20%
78%
1%
1%
199
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Age distribution among Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus who are ages…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Right or wrong depends on the situation
32%
60%
5%
4%
156
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
12%
38%
42%
7%
1%
< 1%
156
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Men
Women
Sample size
Right or wrong depends on the situation
60%
40%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Right or wrong depends on the situation
1%
3%
93%
1%
2%
157
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Immigrant status among Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Right or wrong depends on the situation
89%
10%
2%
156
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
15%
15%
35%
35%
140
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Right or wrong depends on the situation
11%
13%
32%
44%
157
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
59%
3%
5%
< 1%
31%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Right or wrong depends on the situation
41%
59%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
40%
31%
14%
1%
13%
1%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Right or wrong depends on the situation
21%
59%
16%
5%
< 1%
158
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Attendance at religious services among Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
17%
63%
19%
1%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
49%
16%
9%
26%
< 1%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
9%
11%
22%
58%
< 1%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
32%
8%
8%
51%
< 1%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
39%
16%
23%
19%
3%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
34%
19%
24%
23%
< 1%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
5%
18%
52%
25%
1%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
10%
10%
19%
60%
1%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
10%
17%
1%
61%
11%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
50%
40%
10%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
30%
58%
12%
158
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Party affiliation among Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Right or wrong depends on the situation
11%
23%
66%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Right or wrong depends on the situation
13%
38%
46%
4%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
38%
58%
3%
< 1%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
32%
59%
7%
2%
158
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 Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
71%
27%
2%
158
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Views about homosexuality among Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
70%
24%
4%
2%
158
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Views about same-sex marriage among Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
68%
24%
8%
158
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Views about environmental regulation among Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
26%
73%
1%
1%
158
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Views about human evolution among Hindus by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Hindus 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
Right or wrong depends on the situation
62%
14%
4%
19%
2%
158
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.