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Age distribution among Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
24%
35%
27%
15%
10,666
Oppose/strongly oppose
13%
31%
31%
25%
11,893
Don't know
10%
34%
30%
26%
1,961
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
15%
15%
28%
31%
9%
1%
10,666
Oppose/strongly oppose
8%
10%
26%
37%
17%
2%
11,893
Don't know
6%
9%
29%
36%
17%
2%
1,961
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
40%
60%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
50%
50%
12,158
Don't know
45%
55%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
65%
12%
2%
18%
3%
10,743
Oppose/strongly oppose
68%
14%
2%
14%
3%
11,999
Don't know
61%
14%
1%
19%
4%
1,995
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
15%
11%
74%
10,723
Oppose/strongly oppose
13%
7%
80%
12,013
Don't know
17%
9%
73%
2,013
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians 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
Strongly favor/favor
33%
20%
27%
20%
9,588
Oppose/strongly oppose
36%
22%
27%
15%
10,442
Don't know
43%
21%
21%
15%
1,586
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
37%
32%
18%
12%
10,790
Oppose/strongly oppose
47%
32%
14%
7%
12,076
Don't know
50%
30%
12%
7%
2,032
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
46%
9%
13%
6%
26%
10,801
Oppose/strongly oppose
57%
4%
14%
9%
16%
12,107
Don't know
50%
5%
16%
12%
18%
2,030
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
31%
69%
10,802
Oppose/strongly oppose
29%
71%
12,106
Don't know
28%
72%
2,043
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians 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
Strongly favor/favor
66%
27%
5%
1%
1%
1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
86%
11%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
12,158
Don't know
75%
18%
3%
3%
1%
1%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
53%
35%
9%
2%
< 1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
81%
15%
2%
1%
< 1%
12,158
Don't know
68%
24%
4%
1%
2%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who attend religious services…
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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
Strongly favor/favor
32%
46%
22%
< 1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
62%
26%
12%
1%
12,158
Don't know
43%
36%
19%
2%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
57%
22%
7%
13%
1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
78%
13%
3%
5%
1%
12,158
Don't know
69%
16%
5%
8%
3%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
17%
11%
10%
62%
< 1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
45%
12%
9%
34%
1%
12,158
Don't know
30%
10%
9%
48%
2%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians 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
Strongly favor/favor
37%
10%
4%
48%
1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
51%
7%
3%
36%
2%
12,158
Don't know
49%
7%
3%
37%
5%
2,057
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians 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
Strongly favor/favor
57%
18%
11%
13%
1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
73%
11%
6%
8%
1%
12,158
Don't know
64%
13%
9%
11%
3%
2,057
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians 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
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
43%
17%
15%
24%
1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
46%
16%
12%
25%
2%
12,158
Don't know
45%
11%
11%
28%
4%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians 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
Strongly favor/favor
26%
12%
52%
9%
2%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
60%
4%
30%
4%
2%
12,158
Don't know
39%
6%
44%
5%
6%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians 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
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
26%
72%
1%
1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
50%
47%
1%
1%
12,158
Don't know
35%
59%
3%
3%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who read scripture…
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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
Strongly favor/favor
28%
13%
11%
47%
1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
61%
10%
7%
21%
1%
12,158
Don't know
43%
13%
9%
33%
2%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians 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
Strongly favor/favor
23%
37%
2%
30%
8%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
55%
29%
4%
8%
5%
12,158
Don't know
37%
29%
7%
15%
12%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
83%
11%
6%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
88%
6%
6%
12,158
Don't know
84%
7%
10%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
61%
31%
8%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
80%
13%
7%
12,158
Don't know
64%
21%
15%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
32%
16%
52%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
55%
15%
29%
12,158
Don't know
35%
30%
35%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
26%
41%
27%
5%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
60%
24%
10%
6%
12,158
Don't know
40%
32%
14%
15%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
45%
49%
3%
3%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
63%
31%
2%
3%
12,158
Don't know
50%
36%
7%
8%
2,057
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Views about government aid to the poor among Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians 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
Strongly favor/favor
39%
56%
3%
1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
58%
37%
4%
2%
12,158
Don't know
46%
40%
8%
5%
2,057
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Views about abortion among Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
65%
32%
3%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
27%
69%
4%
12,158
Don't know
39%
43%
18%
2,057
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 Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
90%
6%
2%
1%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
22%
71%
4%
3%
12,158
Don't know
42%
19%
18%
21%
2,057
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Views about environmental regulation among Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians 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
Strongly favor/favor
32%
65%
2%
2%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
52%
42%
3%
4%
12,158
Don't know
43%
43%
6%
9%
2,057
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Views about human evolution among Christians by views about same-sex marriage
% of Christians who say humans…
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Views about same-sex marriage
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
Strongly favor/favor
32%
35%
4%
26%
3%
10,833
Oppose/strongly oppose
12%
24%
2%
57%
5%
12,158
Don't know
16%
28%
7%
38%
12%
2,057
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.