| Survey year | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11% | 29% | 2% | 52% | 7% | 664 |
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.
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who are ages…
| Views about human evolution | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 26% | 38% | 26% | 11% | 190 |
| Always existed in present form | 20% | 42% | 21% | 17% | 338 |
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.
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Generational cohort among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who are…
| Views about human evolution | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 16% | 24% | 23% | 29% | 7% | 1% | 190 |
| Always existed in present form | 12% | 16% | 34% | 26% | 11% | 1% | 338 |
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.
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Gender composition among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who are…
| Views about human evolution | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 49% | 51% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 43% | 57% | 345 |
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.
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Racial and ethnic composition among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who identify as…
| Views about human evolution | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 82% | < 1% | 3% | 9% | 5% | 189 |
| Always existed in present form | 88% | < 1% | 1% | 7% | 4% | 342 |
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.
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Immigrant status among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who are…
| Views about human evolution | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 8% | 7% | 85% | 190 |
| Always existed in present form | 7% | 6% | 88% | 344 |
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.
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Income distribution among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who have a household income of…
| Views about human evolution | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 28% | 24% | 34% | 15% | 181 |
| Always existed in present form | 23% | 19% | 35% | 24% | 304 |
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.
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Educational distribution among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who have completed…
| Views about human evolution | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 25% | 37% | 30% | 8% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 22% | 47% | 20% | 11% | 344 |
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.
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Marital status among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who are…
| Views about human evolution | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 65% | 4% | 6% | 2% | 22% | 191 |
| Always existed in present form | 71% | 1% | 7% | 6% | 16% | 344 |
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.
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Parent of children under 18 among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who are…
| Views about human evolution | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 43% | 57% | 191 |
| Always existed in present form | 45% | 55% | 344 |
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.
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who say they…
| Views about human evolution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 86% | 13% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 94% | 5% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 345 |
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.
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Importance of religion in one's life among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who say religion is…
| Views about human evolution | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 81% | 16% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 94% | 6% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 345 |
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.
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Attendance at religious services among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who attend religious services…
| Views about human evolution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 73% | 16% | 10% | < 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 86% | 11% | 3% | 1% | 345 |
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.
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Frequency of prayer among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who pray…
| Views about human evolution | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 83% | 9% | 3% | 4% | 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 94% | 4% | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 345 |
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.
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who attend prayer group…
| Views about human evolution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 69% | 8% | 3% | 19% | 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 80% | 6% | 3% | 11% | < 1% | 345 |
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.
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Frequency of meditation among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who meditate…
| Views about human evolution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 54% | 13% | 2% | 30% | 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 65% | 8% | 1% | 24% | 2% | 345 |
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.
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Views about human evolution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 78% | 14% | 3% | 4% | 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 89% | 5% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 345 |
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 human evolution
% of Mormons who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Views about human evolution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 45% | 30% | 14% | 11% | < 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 51% | 22% | 11% | 15% | < 1% | 345 |
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 human evolution
% of Mormons who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Views about human evolution | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 61% | 5% | 28% | 2% | 4% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 75% | 2% | 19% | 2% | 2% | 345 |
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 human evolution
% of Mormons who say…
| Views about human evolution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 55% | 45% | 1% | < 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 67% | 32% | 1% | < 1% | 345 |
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 human evolution
% of Mormons who read scripture…
| Views about human evolution | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 70% | 13% | 7% | 10% | < 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 88% | 4% | < 1% | 7% | 1% | 345 |
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.
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Interpreting scripture among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who say the holy scripture is…
| Views about human evolution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 26% | 66% | 3% | 4% | 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 42% | 50% | 6% | 1% | 2% | 345 |
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.
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Belief in Heaven among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who …in heaven
| Views about human evolution | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 95% | 2% | 3% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 98% | 1% | 1% | 345 |
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.
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Belief in Hell among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who …in hell
| Views about human evolution | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 59% | 36% | 5% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 65% | 29% | 6% | 345 |
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.
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who identify as…
| Views about human evolution | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 69% | 10% | 21% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 79% | 10% | 10% | 345 |
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.
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Political ideology among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who are…
| Views about human evolution | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 54% | 30% | 14% | 2% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 71% | 22% | 3% | 4% | 345 |
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.
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Views about size of government among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who would rather have…
| Views about human evolution | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 75% | 22% | 1% | 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 81% | 16% | 1% | 2% | 345 |
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.
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Views about government aid to the poor among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who say government aid to the poor…
| Views about human evolution | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 60% | 36% | 3% | 1% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 73% | 23% | 4% | 1% | 345 |
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 human evolution
% of Mormons who say abortion should be…
| Views about human evolution | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 35% | 63% | 2% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 16% | 82% | 2% | 345 |
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.
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Views about homosexuality among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who say homosexuality…
| Views about human evolution | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 46% | 47% | 4% | 2% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 26% | 68% | 4% | 2% | 345 |
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.
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who …same-sex marriage
| Views about human evolution | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 30% | 67% | 3% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 17% | 75% | 8% | 345 |
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.
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Views about environmental regulation among Mormons by views about human evolution
% of Mormons who say…
| Views about human evolution | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolved; due to God's design | 47% | 49% | 2% | 2% | 192 |
| Always existed in present form | 58% | 36% | 4% | 2% | 345 |
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.
