Views about abortion among adults who believe in Heaven
% of adults who believe in Heaven who say abortion should be…
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Survey year
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
46%
50%
4%
24,337
2007
46%
48%
6%
25,775
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Views about abortion among adults who believe in Heaven by religious group
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Religious tradition
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
46%
50%
4%
6,083
Evangelical Protestant
34%
63%
3%
7,452
Historically Black Protestant
52%
42%
6%
1,761
Jehovah's Witness
16%
76%
9%
126
Jewish
69%
28%
3%
288
Mainline Protestant
58%
38%
4%
4,683
Mormon
25%
72%
2%
626
Muslim
54%
37%
9%
202
Orthodox Christian
51%
48%
< 1%
138
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
58%
37%
5%
2,430
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 adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
21%
35%
28%
16%
11,062
Illegal in all/most cases
21%
33%
26%
19%
11,762
Don't know
12%
32%
28%
27%
1,025
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
13%
14%
29%
33%
10%
1%
11,062
Illegal in all/most cases
14%
14%
27%
31%
13%
1%
11,762
Don't know
7%
10%
27%
34%
19%
3%
1,025
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Men
Women
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
43%
57%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
47%
53%
11,993
Don't know
48%
52%
1,079
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
63%
15%
3%
14%
4%
11,160
Illegal in all/most cases
65%
12%
3%
17%
3%
11,842
Don't know
57%
19%
2%
18%
5%
1,027
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
13%
11%
76%
11,123
Illegal in all/most cases
16%
8%
76%
11,829
Don't know
17%
9%
75%
1,045
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
35%
21%
27%
18%
9,972
Illegal in all/most cases
39%
21%
26%
14%
10,341
Don't know
49%
19%
20%
12%
771
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in Heaven who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
40%
34%
16%
10%
11,213
Illegal in all/most cases
48%
31%
14%
7%
11,924
Don't know
53%
31%
11%
5%
1,065
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
46%
8%
14%
7%
25%
11,232
Illegal in all/most cases
53%
5%
12%
8%
22%
11,948
Don't know
45%
6%
13%
14%
22%
1,054
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
29%
71%
11,230
Illegal in all/most cases
32%
68%
11,946
Don't know
22%
78%
1,068
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 adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
Legal in all/most cases
68%
25%
4%
< 1%
1%
1%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
83%
14%
2%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
11,993
Don't know
77%
15%
2%
4%
1%
1%
1,079
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
51%
35%
10%
4%
< 1%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
77%
18%
3%
2%
< 1%
11,993
Don't know
70%
21%
5%
2%
2%
1,079
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Views about abortion
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
30%
43%
26%
< 1%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
56%
30%
14%
1%
11,993
Don't know
42%
34%
22%
1%
1,079
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
57%
21%
7%
14%
< 1%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
74%
15%
4%
6%
1%
11,993
Don't know
69%
14%
4%
9%
4%
1,079
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
19%
10%
10%
61%
< 1%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
39%
12%
9%
39%
1%
11,993
Don't know
31%
8%
8%
50%
3%
1,079
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
38%
9%
4%
47%
1%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
47%
7%
3%
40%
2%
11,993
Don't know
51%
7%
2%
35%
5%
1,079
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
Legal in all/most cases
57%
17%
11%
14%
1%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
70%
13%
7%
8%
1%
11,993
Don't know
67%
10%
8%
12%
4%
1,079
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
41%
17%
14%
27%
1%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
46%
16%
12%
25%
2%
11,993
Don't know
47%
11%
9%
28%
5%
1,079
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 adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
26%
10%
54%
8%
2%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
55%
6%
33%
4%
2%
11,993
Don't know
38%
6%
42%
5%
9%
1,079
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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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
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
28%
70%
1%
1%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
45%
53%
1%
1%
11,993
Don't know
30%
61%
4%
5%
1,079
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
30%
12%
10%
47%
< 1%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
54%
12%
7%
26%
1%
11,993
Don't know
44%
9%
9%
34%
4%
1,079
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Interpreting scripture among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
27%
34%
2%
29%
7%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
49%
33%
3%
10%
4%
11,993
Don't know
40%
19%
11%
12%
18%
1,079
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Belief in Hell among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in Heaven who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
71%
24%
5%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
82%
13%
5%
11,993
Don't know
70%
17%
13%
1,079
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Party affiliation among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
31%
16%
52%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
52%
18%
30%
11,993
Don't know
27%
29%
44%
1,079
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Political ideology among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
28%
41%
26%
6%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
54%
27%
13%
6%
11,993
Don't know
37%
28%
16%
18%
1,079
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Views about size of government among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
47%
47%
3%
3%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
59%
36%
2%
3%
11,993
Don't know
40%
39%
9%
12%
1,079
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
41%
55%
3%
1%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
55%
39%
4%
2%
11,993
Don't know
39%
43%
8%
10%
1,079
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Views about homosexuality among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
73%
21%
3%
2%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
41%
52%
4%
3%
11,993
Don't know
41%
31%
11%
18%
1,079
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in Heaven who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
65%
29%
7%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
30%
63%
7%
11,993
Don't know
29%
38%
33%
1,079
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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
Legal in all/most cases
34%
62%
2%
2%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
49%
45%
2%
3%
11,993
Don't know
36%
44%
6%
14%
1,079
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 adults who believe in Heaven by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
30%
34%
4%
30%
3%
11,265
Illegal in all/most cases
14%
27%
3%
51%
5%
11,993
Don't know
14%
23%
8%
37%
18%
1,079
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.