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
2014
19%
79%
1%
1%
8,504
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among liberals by religious group
% of liberals who say…
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Religious tradition
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
Buddhist
22%
77%
< 1%
< 1%
136
Catholic
21%
76%
1%
1%
1,474
Evangelical Protestant
28%
69%
1%
2%
937
Historically Black Protestant
25%
73%
1%
1%
467
Jewish
13%
85%
2%
< 1%
394
Mainline Protestant
21%
77%
1%
1%
1,259
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
14%
84%
1%
1%
3,107
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who are ages…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
21%
38%
25%
15%
1,542
Right or wrong depends on the situation
29%
35%
23%
13%
6,667
Neither/both equally
15%
36%
33%
15%
100
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
13%
16%
31%
31%
9%
1%
1,542
Right or wrong depends on the situation
18%
19%
27%
27%
8%
1%
6,667
Neither/both equally
10%
15%
26%
36%
11%
1%
100
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Men
Women
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
51%
49%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
44%
56%
6,761
Neither/both equally
57%
43%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who identify as…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
55%
16%
5%
20%
4%
1,538
Right or wrong depends on the situation
62%
12%
5%
17%
4%
6,686
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
20%
12%
68%
1,538
Right or wrong depends on the situation
18%
13%
69%
6,673
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who have a household income of…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
39%
21%
22%
17%
1,421
Right or wrong depends on the situation
35%
19%
24%
21%
6,129
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who have completed…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
43%
30%
16%
12%
1,550
Right or wrong depends on the situation
34%
29%
20%
16%
6,735
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
42%
10%
15%
5%
28%
1,551
Right or wrong depends on the situation
40%
10%
14%
5%
31%
6,732
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
31%
69%
1,555
Right or wrong depends on the situation
27%
73%
6,748
Neither/both equally
20%
80%
100
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who say they…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
57%
22%
7%
1%
12%
2%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
42%
24%
9%
1%
21%
3%
6,761
Neither/both equally
44%
23%
5%
7%
15%
7%
101
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Importance of religion in one's life among liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who say religion is…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
48%
26%
12%
14%
< 1%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
33%
27%
17%
23%
1%
6,761
Neither/both equally
52%
14%
15%
17%
2%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who attend religious services…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
27%
36%
36%
< 1%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
20%
33%
47%
< 1%
6,761
Neither/both equally
34%
35%
31%
< 1%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who pray…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
49%
16%
6%
28%
1%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
38%
15%
7%
39%
1%
6,761
Neither/both equally
52%
20%
2%
25%
1%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who attend prayer group…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
20%
9%
8%
63%
< 1%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
13%
7%
6%
73%
< 1%
6,761
Neither/both equally
22%
16%
4%
59%
< 1%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who meditate…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
40%
8%
5%
46%
1%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
37%
10%
5%
46%
1%
6,761
Neither/both equally
51%
6%
4%
38%
1%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
57%
14%
9%
19%
1%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
50%
17%
11%
21%
1%
6,761
Neither/both equally
66%
14%
2%
13%
6%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
47%
15%
14%
23%
1%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
50%
16%
13%
20%
1%
6,761
Neither/both equally
48%
14%
12%
21%
5%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
28%
15%
43%
12%
2%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
16%
18%
49%
15%
2%
6,761
Neither/both equally
23%
12%
49%
6%
10%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who read scripture…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
30%
12%
9%
50%
1%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
20%
8%
8%
63%
< 1%
6,761
Neither/both equally
40%
5%
5%
47%
3%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
27%
24%
2%
41%
7%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
17%
18%
1%
58%
6%
6,761
Neither/both equally
22%
16%
1%
39%
22%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who …in heaven
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
68%
28%
5%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
53%
40%
7%
6,761
Neither/both equally
62%
33%
5%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who …in hell
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
52%
42%
7%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
38%
56%
6%
6,761
Neither/both equally
40%
48%
12%
101
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Party affiliation among liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who identify as…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
15%
17%
68%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
11%
14%
75%
6,761
Neither/both equally
7%
15%
78%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who would rather have…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
31%
63%
3%
2%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
28%
65%
3%
4%
6,761
Neither/both equally
14%
62%
13%
11%
101
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Views about government aid to the poor among liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who say government aid to the poor…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
31%
64%
3%
1%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
22%
74%
3%
1%
6,761
Neither/both equally
14%
74%
11%
1%
101
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Views about abortion among liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who say abortion should be…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
65%
33%
2%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
75%
22%
3%
6,761
Neither/both equally
61%
26%
14%
101
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Views about homosexuality among liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who say homosexuality…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
73%
21%
3%
3%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
83%
13%
2%
2%
6,761
Neither/both equally
71%
13%
12%
4%
101
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Views about same-sex marriage among liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
68%
27%
6%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
80%
16%
4%
6,761
Neither/both equally
69%
24%
7%
101
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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who say…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
26%
70%
2%
2%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
20%
77%
1%
2%
6,761
Neither/both equally
8%
79%
7%
7%
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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 liberals by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of liberals who say humans…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
42%
26%
2%
27%
3%
1,557
Right or wrong depends on the situation
55%
21%
4%
18%
2%
6,761
Neither/both equally
36%
19%
12%
26%
7%
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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.