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Age distribution among Mormons by views about homosexuality
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Should be accepted
22%
44%
22%
12%
222
Should be discouraged
23%
37%
22%
18%
380
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Should be accepted
13%
19%
34%
27%
8%
< 1%
222
Should be discouraged
15%
18%
28%
25%
13%
1%
380
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Should be accepted
39%
61%
225
Should be discouraged
52%
48%
386
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mormons by views about homosexuality
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Should be accepted
81%
< 1%
1%
12%
5%
223
Should be discouraged
87%
1%
2%
6%
5%
382
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Should be accepted
11%
8%
81%
224
Should be discouraged
6%
6%
89%
382
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Should be accepted
27%
24%
33%
17%
214
Should be discouraged
29%
18%
33%
21%
339
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Should be accepted
37%
36%
18%
9%
224
Should be discouraged
21%
42%
26%
10%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Should be accepted
64%
6%
9%
3%
18%
225
Should be discouraged
67%
2%
7%
6%
19%
383
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Should be accepted
42%
58%
225
Should be discouraged
40%
60%
384
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
76%
18%
5%
< 1%
1%
1%
225
Should be discouraged
92%
7%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
67%
23%
8%
2%
< 1%
225
Should be discouraged
94%
6%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
62%
19%
19%
< 1%
225
Should be discouraged
85%
10%
3%
1%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
74%
11%
6%
9%
< 1%
225
Should be discouraged
92%
5%
1%
2%
< 1%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
52%
11%
4%
34%
< 1%
225
Should be discouraged
83%
4%
2%
10%
< 1%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
47%
15%
2%
35%
1%
225
Should be discouraged
66%
7%
1%
24%
2%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
68%
13%
8%
11%
1%
225
Should be discouraged
90%
6%
1%
2%
1%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
44%
21%
16%
19%
< 1%
225
Should be discouraged
52%
26%
10%
12%
< 1%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
49%
6%
35%
9%
2%
225
Should be discouraged
73%
2%
19%
2%
4%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons 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
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Should be accepted
40%
60%
1%
< 1%
225
Should be discouraged
69%
29%
2%
< 1%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
60%
11%
5%
24%
< 1%
225
Should be discouraged
87%
5%
2%
5%
1%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
29%
50%
2%
15%
3%
225
Should be discouraged
34%
56%
6%
1%
3%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
92%
5%
4%
225
Should be discouraged
97%
1%
1%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
58%
37%
5%
225
Should be discouraged
67%
26%
7%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Should be accepted
60%
11%
29%
225
Should be discouraged
79%
7%
13%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
45%
35%
17%
4%
225
Should be discouraged
74%
19%
4%
3%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
61%
34%
2%
2%
225
Should be discouraged
84%
13%
1%
2%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
57%
40%
2%
1%
225
Should be discouraged
69%
27%
3%
1%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
47%
53%
1%
225
Should be discouraged
16%
82%
2%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
59%
34%
7%
225
Should be discouraged
5%
94%
2%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
% of Mormons who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
45%
52%
2%
1%
225
Should be discouraged
58%
36%
3%
2%
386
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 Mormons by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
20%
37%
1%
37%
5%
225
Should be discouraged
5%
25%
2%
62%
7%
386
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.