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Age distribution among Mormons by views about same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
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Strongly favor/favor
17%
52%
20%
11%
152
Oppose/strongly oppose
25%
35%
23%
17%
461
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
8%
24%
38%
25%
6%
< 1%
152
Oppose/strongly oppose
17%
15%
27%
27%
12%
1%
461
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
38%
62%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
49%
51%
468
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 Mormons by views about same-sex marriage
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
78%
< 1%
3%
12%
7%
154
Oppose/strongly oppose
88%
1%
1%
6%
4%
463
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
13%
9%
78%
153
Oppose/strongly oppose
4%
6%
90%
465
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 same-sex marriage
% 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
Strongly favor/favor
31%
22%
31%
16%
142
Oppose/strongly oppose
26%
19%
33%
21%
417
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 same-sex marriage
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
36%
37%
17%
9%
154
Oppose/strongly oppose
22%
42%
26%
10%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
60%
11%
8%
3%
19%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
68%
1%
7%
5%
19%
465
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
43%
57%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
40%
60%
466
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons 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
Strongly favor/favor
68%
23%
7%
< 1%
1%
1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
94%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
62%
27%
8%
4%
< 1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
92%
7%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
468
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 same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
57%
27%
16%
< 1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
84%
8%
7%
1%
468
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 same-sex marriage
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
71%
13%
6%
10%
< 1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
91%
5%
1%
3%
< 1%
468
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 same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
50%
13%
4%
33%
< 1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
79%
5%
2%
14%
1%
468
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 same-sex marriage
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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
Strongly favor/favor
48%
18%
1%
33%
< 1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
64%
7%
1%
25%
2%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% 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
Strongly favor/favor
66%
15%
9%
10%
1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
87%
6%
2%
3%
1%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% 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
Strongly favor/favor
46%
22%
12%
20%
< 1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
50%
24%
12%
13%
< 1%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% 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
Strongly favor/favor
40%
6%
42%
11%
1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
74%
3%
18%
2%
4%
468
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mormons by views about same-sex marriage
% 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
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
31%
69%
1%
< 1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
69%
30%
2%
< 1%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who read scripture…
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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
Strongly favor/favor
58%
11%
6%
25%
< 1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
84%
6%
2%
7%
1%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons 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
Strongly favor/favor
32%
44%
2%
18%
3%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
32%
58%
6%
2%
2%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
89%
6%
5%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
98%
1%
1%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
51%
39%
10%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
66%
28%
6%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
44%
14%
42%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
82%
8%
11%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
34%
35%
25%
5%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
72%
22%
3%
2%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
54%
41%
3%
2%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
84%
13%
1%
2%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% 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
Strongly favor/favor
51%
48%
2%
< 1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
70%
25%
3%
2%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
59%
40%
1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
16%
81%
2%
468
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 Mormons by views about same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
83%
11%
6%
1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
18%
78%
2%
2%
468
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 same-sex marriage
% 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
Strongly favor/favor
35%
58%
6%
1%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
59%
36%
3%
2%
468
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Views about human evolution among Mormons by views about same-sex marriage
% of Mormons who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
27%
35%
1%
34%
3%
155
Oppose/strongly oppose
5%
29%
2%
57%
7%
468
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