Sources of guidance on right and wrong among conservatives
% of conservatives who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Survey year
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
6%
37%
5%
2%
12,935
2007
43%
5%
45%
4%
3%
13,598
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 conservatives by religious group
% of conservatives who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
40%
8%
43%
8%
2%
2,780
Evangelical Protestant
70%
3%
22%
2%
2%
4,975
Historically Black Protestant
52%
5%
36%
5%
1%
653
Jewish
33%
11%
48%
4%
3%
167
Mainline Protestant
39%
7%
47%
4%
2%
2,269
Mormon
72%
3%
19%
2%
4%
419
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
12%
11%
62%
13%
2%
1,277
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who are ages…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
12%
33%
31%
24%
6,428
Philosophy/reason
26%
33%
23%
18%
769
Common sense
17%
32%
29%
21%
4,548
Science
23%
35%
26%
16%
624
Don't know
17%
33%
24%
27%
310
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
7%
10%
28%
38%
16%
1%
6,428
Philosophy/reason
17%
14%
28%
27%
12%
1%
769
Common sense
11%
11%
27%
35%
14%
1%
4,548
Science
16%
14%
28%
30%
10%
1%
624
Don't know
8%
12%
31%
29%
18%
3%
310
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
44%
56%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
59%
41%
785
Common sense
58%
42%
4,612
Science
60%
40%
637
Don't know
60%
40%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
73%
10%
2%
12%
3%
6,499
Philosophy/reason
67%
11%
3%
16%
2%
774
Common sense
73%
10%
3%
11%
3%
4,543
Science
56%
10%
4%
27%
3%
629
Don't know
76%
5%
1%
13%
5%
298
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
11%
7%
82%
6,530
Philosophy/reason
14%
10%
76%
774
Common sense
10%
9%
80%
4,568
Science
29%
10%
61%
630
Don't know
13%
8%
79%
315
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who have a household income of…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Religion
31%
22%
31%
17%
5,662
Philosophy/reason
32%
18%
28%
22%
692
Common sense
32%
21%
29%
19%
4,006
Science
40%
20%
21%
19%
568
Don't know
30%
24%
27%
19%
234
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who have completed…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
42%
33%
17%
8%
6,554
Philosophy/reason
40%
31%
18%
12%
783
Common sense
49%
32%
13%
6%
4,596
Science
51%
22%
17%
9%
635
Don't know
36%
37%
19%
9%
318
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
62%
3%
12%
8%
15%
6,553
Philosophy/reason
46%
8%
13%
6%
27%
781
Common sense
53%
8%
13%
7%
19%
4,597
Science
44%
7%
13%
5%
31%
630
Don't know
61%
2%
8%
10%
18%
318
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
31%
69%
6,551
Philosophy/reason
27%
73%
783
Common sense
29%
71%
4,600
Science
31%
69%
634
Don't know
29%
71%
319
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who say they…
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Sources of guidance on 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
Religion
93%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
62%
22%
7%
1%
6%
3%
785
Common sense
65%
23%
5%
1%
6%
1%
4,612
Science
49%
27%
6%
< 1%
13%
4%
637
Don't know
82%
12%
1%
2%
2%
2%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
91%
7%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
47%
34%
11%
9%
< 1%
785
Common sense
48%
33%
11%
7%
1%
4,612
Science
41%
31%
13%
14%
< 1%
637
Don't know
74%
16%
5%
3%
2%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who attend religious services…
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Sources of guidance on 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
Religion
72%
21%
8%
< 1%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
28%
41%
31%
< 1%
785
Common sense
28%
40%
32%
< 1%
4,612
Science
23%
39%
37%
1%
637
Don't know
53%
29%
15%
3%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who pray…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
88%
9%
1%
2%
1%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
51%
20%
7%
22%
< 1%
785
Common sense
51%
20%
7%
21%
1%
4,612
Science
42%
20%
8%
29%
1%
637
Don't know
74%
15%
3%
6%
2%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who attend prayer group…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
53%
13%
9%
25%
1%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
19%
9%
10%
62%
< 1%
785
Common sense
18%
8%
9%
65%
< 1%
4,612
Science
17%
9%
11%
63%
< 1%
637
Don't know
33%
15%
7%
39%
5%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives 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
Sample size
Religion
55%
6%
2%
34%
2%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
39%
10%
4%
46%
< 1%
785
Common sense
33%
8%
3%
54%
1%
4,612
Science
39%
9%
4%
48%
1%
637
Don't know
49%
7%
4%
33%
8%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
83%
9%
4%
3%
1%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
53%
20%
9%
17%
1%
785
Common sense
52%
18%
10%
19%
1%
4,612
Science
47%
16%
13%
23%
2%
637
Don't know
73%
10%
4%
9%
4%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
50%
15%
10%
22%
2%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
50%
16%
12%
21%
1%
785
Common sense
39%
16%
13%
31%
1%
4,612
Science
44%
17%
14%
25%
1%
637
Don't know
54%
14%
7%
18%
6%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who say…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
62%
36%
1%
1%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
36%
62%
1%
1%
785
Common sense
36%
62%
1%
1%
4,612
Science
28%
68%
2%
1%
637
Don't know
43%
41%
9%
7%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who read scripture…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
72%
10%
5%
13%
1%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
28%
15%
12%
45%
< 1%
785
Common sense
27%
12%
10%
51%
1%
4,612
Science
23%
11%
10%
56%
< 1%
637
Don't know
52%
13%
7%
25%
3%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives 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
Religion
62%
28%
4%
3%
3%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
25%
31%
2%
35%
8%
785
Common sense
28%
33%
3%
29%
8%
4,612
Science
30%
22%
2%
39%
6%
637
Don't know
29%
31%
14%
10%
15%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who …in heaven
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
88%
5%
6%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
73%
17%
10%
785
Common sense
79%
14%
7%
4,612
Science
69%
26%
6%
637
Don't know
78%
7%
15%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who …in hell
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
83%
10%
7%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
57%
34%
9%
785
Common sense
63%
28%
9%
4,612
Science
56%
36%
8%
637
Don't know
65%
16%
19%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
69%
11%
20%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
59%
16%
25%
785
Common sense
59%
13%
28%
4,612
Science
51%
17%
32%
637
Don't know
60%
25%
16%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
72%
24%
2%
2%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
69%
28%
1%
2%
785
Common sense
68%
28%
2%
2%
4,612
Science
54%
45%
1%
< 1%
637
Don't know
69%
17%
4%
10%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who say government aid to the poor…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
64%
30%
4%
2%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
60%
36%
3%
1%
785
Common sense
63%
32%
3%
2%
4,612
Science
56%
40%
3%
1%
637
Don't know
54%
24%
13%
10%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who say abortion should be…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
19%
78%
3%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
47%
50%
3%
785
Common sense
50%
46%
5%
4,612
Science
50%
45%
5%
637
Don't know
28%
58%
14%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who say homosexuality…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
26%
66%
5%
3%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
66%
27%
5%
2%
785
Common sense
56%
36%
5%
4%
4,612
Science
63%
30%
3%
3%
637
Don't know
31%
43%
12%
13%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who …same-sex marriage
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
17%
77%
6%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
51%
41%
8%
785
Common sense
44%
47%
9%
4,612
Science
49%
42%
9%
637
Don't know
21%
60%
19%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives who say…
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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
Religion
58%
36%
3%
3%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
50%
47%
2%
1%
785
Common sense
54%
42%
2%
3%
4,612
Science
47%
47%
1%
4%
637
Don't know
50%
34%
7%
8%
322
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 conservatives by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of conservatives 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
Religion
6%
22%
2%
65%
5%
6,579
Philosophy/reason
35%
30%
4%
27%
4%
785
Common sense
28%
29%
4%
35%
4%
4,612
Science
42%
20%
4%
29%
4%
637
Don't know
7%
25%
9%
38%
21%
322
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.