Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say humans always existed in present form
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Survey year
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
5%
34%
4%
2%
11,374
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say humans always existed in present form by religious group
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
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Sample size
Catholic
39%
7%
44%
8%
1%
1,959
Evangelical Protestant
72%
3%
21%
2%
2%
4,973
Historically Black Protestant
53%
4%
37%
4%
1%
853
Jehovah's Witness
85%
< 1%
9%
2%
4%
182
Jewish
38%
8%
49%
5%
< 1%
110
Mainline Protestant
47%
6%
44%
3%
1%
1,626
Mormon
75%
2%
19%
2%
2%
345
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
20%
8%
60%
10%
2%
959
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
14%
33%
31%
21%
6,363
Philosophy/reason
29%
33%
21%
17%
482
Common sense
18%
34%
28%
20%
3,633
Science
21%
40%
23%
17%
428
Don't know
16%
36%
23%
25%
202
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
9%
11%
28%
37%
14%
1%
6,363
Philosophy/reason
19%
15%
28%
25%
11%
1%
482
Common sense
11%
12%
29%
33%
13%
2%
3,633
Science
14%
14%
32%
27%
11%
2%
428
Don't know
7%
13%
32%
28%
20%
< 1%
202
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Gender composition among adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
41%
59%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
45%
55%
495
Common sense
46%
54%
3,699
Science
54%
46%
440
Don't know
55%
45%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
68%
14%
2%
13%
4%
6,442
Philosophy/reason
54%
16%
5%
23%
2%
490
Common sense
62%
15%
4%
15%
4%
3,643
Science
38%
16%
7%
36%
3%
436
Don't know
69%
13%
1%
13%
4%
200
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Immigrant status among adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
13%
7%
81%
6,458
Philosophy/reason
22%
13%
66%
484
Common sense
14%
9%
77%
3,630
Science
38%
12%
50%
428
Don't know
13%
5%
82%
213
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Income distribution among adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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
Religion
34%
23%
29%
14%
5,581
Philosophy/reason
44%
23%
22%
11%
433
Common sense
44%
22%
22%
13%
3,182
Science
55%
20%
16%
10%
375
Don't know
41%
22%
26%
10%
168
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
44%
34%
15%
7%
6,492
Philosophy/reason
49%
34%
11%
7%
493
Common sense
55%
31%
9%
5%
3,677
Science
59%
21%
12%
9%
436
Don't know
40%
39%
15%
6%
213
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
59%
3%
13%
8%
17%
6,493
Philosophy/reason
38%
9%
13%
8%
32%
494
Common sense
45%
8%
16%
9%
22%
3,680
Science
37%
10%
16%
7%
31%
436
Don't know
48%
1%
21%
12%
17%
210
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
31%
69%
6,495
Philosophy/reason
28%
72%
495
Common sense
29%
71%
3,687
Science
31%
69%
438
Don't know
31%
69%
212
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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
Religion
93%
5%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
70%
17%
5%
1%
5%
1%
495
Common sense
73%
18%
4%
1%
3%
1%
3,699
Science
59%
27%
8%
< 1%
6%
< 1%
440
Don't know
88%
8%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
2%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
91%
7%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
55%
26%
8%
10%
1%
495
Common sense
58%
30%
7%
5%
1%
3,699
Science
50%
31%
10%
9%
< 1%
440
Don't know
76%
13%
2%
3%
6%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who attend religious services…
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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
Religion
72%
20%
7%
< 1%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
32%
40%
28%
1%
495
Common sense
33%
39%
27%
< 1%
3,699
Science
33%
36%
31%
1%
440
Don't know
58%
27%
12%
3%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
88%
8%
1%
2%
1%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
59%
17%
7%
16%
< 1%
495
Common sense
60%
18%
7%
13%
1%
3,699
Science
50%
22%
8%
19%
1%
440
Don't know
80%
11%
< 1%
4%
4%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who attend prayer group…
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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
Religion
56%
12%
8%
23%
1%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
24%
12%
11%
53%
< 1%
495
Common sense
22%
10%
10%
57%
1%
3,699
Science
25%
11%
11%
53%
< 1%
440
Don't know
38%
15%
7%
35%
5%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who meditate…
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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
Religion
56%
6%
3%
33%
2%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
45%
8%
2%
44%
1%
495
Common sense
38%
8%
4%
49%
1%
3,699
Science
40%
9%
5%
43%
3%
440
Don't know
52%
3%
4%
32%
10%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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
Religion
82%
9%
4%
4%
1%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
60%
16%
8%
15%
1%
495
Common sense
57%
16%
10%
16%
1%
3,699
Science
51%
15%
10%
20%
4%
440
Don't know
75%
7%
3%
9%
6%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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
Religion
50%
15%
10%
23%
2%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
47%
15%
12%
24%
1%
495
Common sense
36%
15%
13%
34%
1%
3,699
Science
42%
13%
13%
31%
1%
440
Don't know
49%
12%
11%
22%
7%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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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
Religion
59%
39%
1%
1%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
28%
69%
2%
1%
495
Common sense
31%
67%
1%
1%
3,699
Science
25%
71%
1%
2%
440
Don't know
39%
50%
8%
3%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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
Religion
74%
9%
5%
11%
1%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
37%
17%
8%
38%
< 1%
495
Common sense
33%
13%
9%
44%
1%
3,699
Science
28%
14%
10%
47%
1%
440
Don't know
62%
11%
7%
15%
5%
216
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Interpreting scripture among adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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
Religion
64%
26%
4%
3%
3%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
34%
32%
1%
26%
7%
495
Common sense
38%
32%
3%
21%
6%
3,699
Science
43%
24%
2%
27%
5%
440
Don't know
42%
26%
14%
5%
13%
216
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Belief in Heaven among adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Religion
87%
6%
7%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
80%
14%
6%
495
Common sense
84%
11%
5%
3,699
Science
76%
19%
5%
440
Don't know
83%
5%
12%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
82%
12%
6%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
66%
28%
6%
495
Common sense
66%
26%
7%
3,699
Science
62%
31%
7%
440
Don't know
73%
15%
13%
216
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Party affiliation among adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
57%
16%
27%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
37%
20%
43%
495
Common sense
38%
20%
42%
3,699
Science
30%
23%
48%
440
Don't know
39%
34%
28%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
62%
22%
10%
7%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
35%
35%
25%
4%
495
Common sense
40%
34%
18%
8%
3,699
Science
38%
31%
24%
6%
440
Don't know
53%
22%
12%
12%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
64%
31%
3%
3%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
49%
47%
2%
2%
495
Common sense
51%
44%
2%
3%
3,699
Science
39%
59%
1%
1%
440
Don't know
52%
27%
7%
14%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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
Religion
56%
38%
4%
2%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
45%
50%
3%
1%
495
Common sense
50%
45%
3%
1%
3,699
Science
44%
49%
3%
4%
440
Don't know
43%
34%
16%
7%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
23%
74%
3%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
53%
44%
3%
495
Common sense
50%
45%
5%
3,699
Science
45%
50%
5%
440
Don't know
26%
60%
14%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
26%
66%
4%
3%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
62%
32%
5%
2%
495
Common sense
57%
35%
4%
4%
3,699
Science
59%
35%
4%
3%
440
Don't know
31%
46%
13%
11%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
18%
76%
6%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
52%
41%
6%
495
Common sense
46%
46%
9%
3,699
Science
47%
43%
10%
440
Don't know
22%
61%
17%
216
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 adults who say humans always existed in present form by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who say humans always existed in present form 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
Religion
51%
43%
3%
3%
6,524
Philosophy/reason
41%
54%
2%
2%
495
Common sense
47%
48%
2%
3%
3,699
Science
44%
52%
1%
3%
440
Don't know
40%
42%
7%
11%
216
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.