Importance of religion in one's life among republicans and Republican leaners
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
61%
23%
9%
6%
< 1%
13,731
2007
64%
25%
7%
4%
1%
13,366
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 republicans and Republican leaners by religious group
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
58%
32%
8%
2%
< 1%
2,926
Evangelical Protestant
83%
15%
2%
1%
< 1%
5,056
Historically Black Protestant
84%
10%
2%
3%
1%
175
Jewish
51%
28%
16%
4%
< 1%
200
Mainline Protestant
56%
34%
8%
2%
< 1%
2,750
Mormon
88%
10%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
481
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
13%
25%
29%
32%
1%
1,734
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
16%
31%
30%
23%
8,499
Somewhat important
22%
35%
26%
16%
3,069
Not too important
29%
37%
23%
12%
1,091
Not at all important
27%
38%
21%
14%
781
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Very important
10%
11%
26%
36%
16%
2%
8,499
Somewhat important
15%
13%
30%
31%
10%
1%
3,069
Not too important
19%
17%
30%
26%
8%
1%
1,091
Not at all important
18%
19%
29%
26%
9%
< 1%
781
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Men
Women
Sample size
Very important
47%
53%
8,665
Somewhat important
58%
42%
3,107
Not too important
67%
33%
1,101
Not at all important
73%
27%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Very important
83%
4%
2%
9%
3%
8,556
Somewhat important
83%
2%
3%
9%
3%
3,073
Not too important
82%
3%
6%
6%
3%
1,084
Not at all important
81%
2%
4%
10%
2%
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.
Immigrant status among republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Very important
9%
7%
84%
8,604
Somewhat important
9%
10%
81%
3,079
Not too important
10%
10%
80%
1,096
Not at all important
10%
12%
78%
778
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
27%
21%
32%
21%
7,478
Somewhat important
23%
21%
30%
26%
2,799
Not too important
20%
20%
33%
27%
990
Not at all important
20%
21%
30%
30%
712
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
38%
34%
19%
10%
8,633
Somewhat important
41%
32%
18%
9%
3,098
Not too important
36%
36%
18%
11%
1,097
Not at all important
40%
31%
17%
12%
786
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Very important
63%
3%
10%
7%
16%
8,641
Somewhat important
52%
7%
12%
5%
23%
3,101
Not too important
48%
9%
10%
3%
31%
1,094
Not at all important
46%
8%
10%
3%
31%
785
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Very important
30%
70%
8,637
Somewhat important
31%
69%
3,094
Not too important
24%
76%
1,099
Not at all important
23%
77%
787
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
Very important
92%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
8,665
Somewhat important
56%
36%
5%
< 1%
1%
1%
3,107
Not too important
20%
44%
16%
1%
13%
6%
1,101
Not at all important
17%
13%
11%
1%
49%
8%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
66%
25%
9%
< 1%
8,665
Somewhat important
14%
56%
30%
< 1%
3,107
Not too important
2%
35%
62%
< 1%
1,101
Not at all important
3%
9%
88%
< 1%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
85%
12%
1%
2%
1%
8,665
Somewhat important
36%
32%
14%
18%
1%
3,107
Not too important
14%
12%
12%
63%
< 1%
1,101
Not at all important
11%
4%
2%
82%
< 1%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
45%
13%
11%
31%
1%
8,665
Somewhat important
7%
8%
9%
76%
< 1%
3,107
Not too important
1%
2%
3%
93%
< 1%
1,101
Not at all important
3%
< 1%
2%
95%
< 1%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
51%
7%
3%
37%
2%
8,665
Somewhat important
24%
9%
5%
61%
1%
3,107
Not too important
15%
10%
4%
70%
< 1%
1,101
Not at all important
20%
6%
4%
69%
1%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
79%
11%
5%
4%
1%
8,665
Somewhat important
38%
24%
16%
20%
1%
3,107
Not too important
28%
17%
15%
41%
< 1%
1,101
Not at all important
33%
12%
8%
45%
2%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
49%
17%
11%
21%
2%
8,665
Somewhat important
35%
17%
17%
29%
1%
3,107
Not too important
35%
17%
16%
31%
1%
1,101
Not at all important
41%
14%
12%
32%
1%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
64%
5%
26%
3%
2%
8,665
Somewhat important
15%
12%
63%
8%
2%
3,107
Not too important
4%
15%
68%
12%
1%
1,101
Not at all important
2%
14%
64%
18%
1%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
57%
41%
2%
1%
8,665
Somewhat important
36%
63%
1%
1%
3,107
Not too important
29%
69%
1%
1%
1,101
Not at all important
26%
73%
1%
1%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
63%
12%
7%
17%
1%
8,665
Somewhat important
13%
11%
14%
62%
< 1%
3,107
Not too important
5%
4%
5%
87%
< 1%
1,101
Not at all important
5%
2%
2%
90%
1%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
Very important
51%
34%
4%
6%
4%
8,665
Somewhat important
17%
42%
1%
33%
8%
3,107
Not too important
6%
19%
1%
66%
8%
1,101
Not at all important
3%
7%
< 1%
84%
5%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Very important
89%
5%
6%
8,665
Somewhat important
83%
11%
7%
3,107
Not too important
49%
39%
11%
1,101
Not at all important
21%
70%
9%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
80%
13%
7%
8,665
Somewhat important
64%
28%
8%
3,107
Not too important
37%
54%
9%
1,101
Not at all important
14%
77%
9%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
71%
22%
6%
2%
8,665
Somewhat important
50%
38%
10%
2%
3,107
Not too important
43%
43%
11%
3%
1,101
Not at all important
42%
44%
11%
3%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners who would rather have…
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Importance of religion in one's life
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Very important
78%
19%
1%
2%
8,665
Somewhat important
76%
21%
1%
2%
3,107
Not too important
80%
18%
1%
1%
1,101
Not at all important
80%
16%
2%
1%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
69%
26%
3%
2%
8,665
Somewhat important
69%
27%
3%
1%
3,107
Not too important
71%
25%
2%
2%
1,101
Not at all important
69%
26%
4%
1%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
24%
73%
3%
8,665
Somewhat important
55%
42%
3%
3,107
Not too important
68%
29%
3%
1,101
Not at all important
73%
24%
3%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
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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
34%
58%
4%
3%
8,665
Somewhat important
67%
26%
4%
3%
3,107
Not too important
76%
19%
2%
3%
1,101
Not at all important
79%
15%
4%
2%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
% of republicans and Republican leaners 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
24%
69%
6%
8,665
Somewhat important
53%
39%
8%
3,107
Not too important
65%
28%
7%
1,101
Not at all important
73%
20%
7%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
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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
Very important
58%
37%
2%
3%
8,665
Somewhat important
54%
42%
2%
2%
3,107
Not too important
52%
44%
2%
2%
1,101
Not at all important
50%
46%
2%
2%
789
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 republicans and Republican leaners by importance of religion
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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
8%
27%
2%
58%
5%
8,665
Somewhat important
33%
34%
4%
26%
3%
3,107
Not too important
59%
18%
6%
15%
3%
1,101
Not at all important
70%
11%
2%
16%
2%
789
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.