Importance of religion in one's life among adults living with a partner
% of adults living with a partner who say religion is…
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Survey year
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
33%
14%
17%
< 1%
2,128
2007
41%
34%
13%
12%
1%
1,753
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 living with a partner by religious group
% of adults living with a partner who say religion is…
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Religious tradition
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
51%
38%
8%
3%
< 1%
455
Evangelical Protestant
61%
34%
4%
1%
1%
333
Mainline Protestant
41%
43%
13%
3%
< 1%
261
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
10%
28%
22%
39%
1%
779
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who are ages…
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Importance of religion in one's life
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Very important
29%
45%
20%
7%
723
Somewhat important
41%
40%
15%
5%
651
Not too important
39%
39%
17%
5%
310
Not at all important
39%
42%
14%
4%
408
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Very important
15%
25%
33%
22%
4%
< 1%
723
Somewhat important
19%
32%
29%
17%
2%
< 1%
651
Not too important
20%
27%
32%
19%
3%
< 1%
310
Not at all important
20%
33%
29%
16%
3%
< 1%
408
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Men
Women
Sample size
Very important
43%
57%
730
Somewhat important
46%
54%
656
Not too important
58%
42%
315
Not at all important
60%
40%
415
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who identify as…
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Importance of religion in one's life
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Very important
43%
17%
2%
33%
5%
727
Somewhat important
60%
11%
3%
22%
5%
650
Not too important
77%
5%
2%
12%
5%
315
Not at all important
82%
3%
2%
9%
4%
408
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Very important
25%
9%
65%
718
Somewhat important
15%
12%
73%
650
Not too important
11%
13%
76%
310
Not at all important
10%
12%
79%
412
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who have a household income of…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Very important
56%
22%
15%
8%
670
Somewhat important
43%
24%
21%
12%
599
Not too important
30%
25%
29%
15%
293
Not at all important
33%
19%
25%
23%
393
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who have completed…
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Importance of religion in one's life
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Very important
51%
34%
10%
5%
723
Somewhat important
46%
35%
13%
6%
652
Not too important
32%
34%
21%
14%
314
Not at all important
25%
33%
27%
15%
415
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Very important
43%
57%
730
Somewhat important
37%
63%
654
Not too important
25%
75%
314
Not at all important
22%
78%
413
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who say they…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
78%
18%
1%
1%
1%
1%
730
Somewhat important
48%
39%
9%
1%
2%
1%
656
Not too important
14%
40%
18%
< 1%
23%
5%
315
Not at all important
11%
12%
9%
< 1%
61%
6%
415
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who attend religious services…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
38%
45%
17%
< 1%
730
Somewhat important
7%
49%
43%
< 1%
656
Not too important
2%
32%
66%
< 1%
315
Not at all important
1%
9%
89%
< 1%
415
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who pray…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
75%
16%
4%
4%
< 1%
730
Somewhat important
39%
24%
15%
23%
< 1%
656
Not too important
11%
15%
11%
64%
< 1%
315
Not at all important
8%
3%
3%
86%
< 1%
415
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who attend prayer group…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
30%
14%
12%
45%
< 1%
730
Somewhat important
6%
8%
8%
78%
< 1%
656
Not too important
1%
3%
2%
94%
< 1%
315
Not at all important
1%
1%
2%
96%
1%
415
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who meditate…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
50%
9%
4%
35%
2%
730
Somewhat important
29%
11%
6%
54%
< 1%
656
Not too important
23%
11%
8%
57%
< 1%
315
Not at all important
27%
7%
5%
60%
< 1%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
71%
13%
6%
9%
1%
730
Somewhat important
43%
22%
14%
20%
1%
656
Not too important
38%
17%
12%
32%
1%
315
Not at all important
38%
16%
10%
34%
2%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
52%
13%
12%
22%
2%
730
Somewhat important
44%
18%
15%
22%
1%
656
Not too important
44%
18%
16%
22%
< 1%
315
Not at all important
51%
17%
12%
20%
< 1%
415
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Importance of religion in one's life
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
38%
11%
43%
7%
2%
730
Somewhat important
12%
13%
63%
10%
2%
656
Not too important
3%
22%
62%
12%
1%
315
Not at all important
2%
17%
59%
21%
1%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner 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
Very important
28%
70%
1%
1%
730
Somewhat important
22%
76%
1%
< 1%
656
Not too important
25%
73%
1%
< 1%
315
Not at all important
14%
84%
1%
1%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who read scripture…
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Importance of religion in one's life
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
46%
16%
9%
28%
1%
730
Somewhat important
13%
12%
11%
64%
< 1%
656
Not too important
3%
6%
4%
86%
< 1%
315
Not at all important
3%
2%
4%
90%
< 1%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who say the holy scripture is…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
43%
27%
2%
19%
9%
730
Somewhat important
15%
28%
1%
46%
10%
656
Not too important
5%
11%
< 1%
76%
8%
315
Not at all important
3%
3%
< 1%
90%
4%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who …in heaven
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
87%
9%
4%
730
Somewhat important
74%
18%
8%
656
Not too important
46%
46%
8%
315
Not at all important
15%
78%
7%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who …in hell
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Importance of religion in one's life
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
71%
22%
8%
730
Somewhat important
55%
36%
9%
656
Not too important
32%
62%
7%
315
Not at all important
9%
86%
5%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Very important
29%
22%
49%
730
Somewhat important
26%
24%
50%
656
Not too important
27%
25%
48%
315
Not at all important
15%
20%
65%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
34%
32%
27%
7%
730
Somewhat important
25%
39%
30%
6%
656
Not too important
18%
39%
36%
6%
315
Not at all important
11%
27%
56%
6%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
36%
58%
3%
3%
730
Somewhat important
43%
51%
3%
3%
656
Not too important
48%
44%
4%
4%
315
Not at all important
44%
47%
3%
6%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who say government aid to the poor…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
35%
59%
5%
2%
730
Somewhat important
39%
55%
4%
1%
656
Not too important
43%
52%
4%
1%
315
Not at all important
29%
67%
3%
1%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who say abortion should be…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
48%
48%
4%
730
Somewhat important
64%
32%
4%
656
Not too important
80%
17%
2%
315
Not at all important
84%
11%
5%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who say homosexuality…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
66%
26%
6%
2%
730
Somewhat important
82%
12%
3%
3%
656
Not too important
88%
10%
1%
1%
315
Not at all important
94%
4%
1%
< 1%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who …same-sex marriage
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Importance of religion in one's life
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
59%
34%
7%
730
Somewhat important
75%
19%
6%
656
Not too important
80%
14%
6%
315
Not at all important
91%
5%
4%
415
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 adults living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner who say…
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Importance of religion in one's life
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
Very important
36%
60%
2%
2%
730
Somewhat important
36%
59%
3%
2%
656
Not too important
26%
71%
2%
1%
315
Not at all important
19%
78%
1%
2%
415
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 living with a partner by importance of religion
% of adults living with a partner 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
Very important
21%
37%
3%
35%
3%
730
Somewhat important
41%
28%
4%
24%
3%
656
Not too important
72%
15%
4%
8%
1%
315
Not at all important
84%
7%
3%
5%
2%
415
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.