Views about abortion among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say abortion should be…
| Survey year | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 42% | 53% | 5% | 21,904 |
| 2007 | 44% | 50% | 7% | 25,667 |
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 abortion among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by religious group
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say abortion should be…
| Religious tradition | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 43% | 52% | 5% | 4,775 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 30% | 67% | 4% | 7,594 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 51% | 43% | 6% | 1,694 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 17% | 75% | 8% | 221 |
| Jewish | 66% | 30% | 4% | 277 |
| Mainline Protestant | 55% | 41% | 4% | 3,989 |
| Mormon | 24% | 74% | 2% | 576 |
| Muslim | 52% | 39% | 9% | 192 |
| Orthodox Christian | 48% | 51% | 1% | 113 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 55% | 40% | 6% | 1,805 |
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are ages…
| Views about abortion | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 17% | 35% | 30% | 18% | 9,166 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 19% | 33% | 28% | 20% | 11,285 |
| Don't know | 10% | 32% | 30% | 28% | 973 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…
| Views about abortion | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 10% | 12% | 29% | 36% | 12% | 1% | 9,166 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 12% | 13% | 27% | 33% | 14% | 1% | 11,285 |
| Don't know | 5% | 10% | 27% | 35% | 20% | 3% | 973 |
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…
| Views about abortion | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 41% | 59% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 46% | 54% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 47% | 53% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as…
| Views about abortion | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 61% | 18% | 3% | 13% | 5% | 9,241 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 67% | 13% | 3% | 15% | 3% | 11,346 |
| Don't know | 57% | 20% | 2% | 14% | 6% | 972 |
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…
| Views about abortion | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 12% | 10% | 77% | 9,229 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 13% | 8% | 79% | 11,377 |
| Don't know | 16% | 8% | 77% | 1,008 |
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have a household income of…
| Views about abortion | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 35% | 21% | 26% | 17% | 8,247 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 37% | 21% | 27% | 15% | 9,875 |
| Don't know | 47% | 20% | 21% | 13% | 748 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who have completed…
| Views about abortion | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 39% | 34% | 17% | 11% | 9,298 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 46% | 32% | 15% | 8% | 11,456 |
| Don't know | 49% | 32% | 13% | 6% | 1,018 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…
| Views about abortion | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 47% | 7% | 16% | 7% | 22% | 9,318 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 55% | 4% | 12% | 7% | 21% | 11,476 |
| Don't know | 45% | 6% | 15% | 14% | 20% | 1,010 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…
| Views about abortion | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 29% | 71% | 9,322 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 32% | 68% | 11,475 |
| Don't know | 22% | 78% | 1,022 |
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.
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say religion is…
| Views about abortion | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 62% | 28% | 6% | 4% | 1% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 83% | 13% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 76% | 17% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who attend religious services…
| Views about abortion | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 35% | 41% | 23% | < 1% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 60% | 27% | 12% | 1% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 46% | 30% | 22% | 2% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who pray…
| Views about abortion | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 67% | 19% | 5% | 9% | 1% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 80% | 13% | 3% | 4% | 1% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 73% | 13% | 3% | 6% | 5% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who attend prayer group…
| Views about abortion | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 23% | 11% | 10% | 56% | 1% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 44% | 12% | 9% | 34% | 1% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 35% | 8% | 8% | 47% | 2% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who meditate…
| Views about abortion | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 45% | 9% | 4% | 41% | 1% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 51% | 6% | 3% | 38% | 2% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 55% | 7% | 2% | 31% | 5% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Views about abortion | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 66% | 15% | 9% | 9% | 1% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 75% | 12% | 6% | 6% | 1% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 72% | 10% | 7% | 8% | 3% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Views about abortion | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 46% | 15% | 12% | 26% | 1% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 48% | 16% | 11% | 24% | 2% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 51% | 11% | 8% | 27% | 4% | 1,035 |
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Views about abortion | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 31% | 10% | 50% | 6% | 2% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 60% | 5% | 29% | 3% | 2% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 41% | 6% | 39% | 4% | 10% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say…
| Views about abortion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 30% | 68% | 1% | 1% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 49% | 49% | 2% | 1% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 32% | 57% | 4% | 7% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who read scripture…
| Views about abortion | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 36% | 13% | 10% | 39% | 1% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 61% | 11% | 7% | 20% | 1% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 49% | 9% | 9% | 29% | 4% | 1,035 |
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say the holy scripture is…
| Views about abortion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 31% | 35% | 2% | 24% | 8% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 53% | 31% | 4% | 7% | 4% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 40% | 20% | 11% | 12% | 18% | 1,035 |
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …in heaven
| Views about abortion | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 85% | 10% | 5% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 88% | 6% | 6% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 83% | 6% | 11% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …in hell
| Views about abortion | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 65% | 28% | 7% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 79% | 14% | 7% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 63% | 20% | 17% | 1,035 |
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.
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who identify as…
| Views about abortion | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 30% | 17% | 52% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 54% | 18% | 28% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 28% | 31% | 41% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who are…
| Views about abortion | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 30% | 39% | 25% | 6% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 57% | 25% | 11% | 7% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 39% | 26% | 15% | 20% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who would rather have…
| Views about abortion | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 47% | 46% | 3% | 4% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 62% | 33% | 2% | 3% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 41% | 36% | 9% | 14% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say government aid to the poor…
| Views about abortion | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 40% | 55% | 4% | 1% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 56% | 38% | 4% | 2% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 37% | 44% | 9% | 10% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say homosexuality…
| Views about abortion | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 70% | 24% | 4% | 3% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 36% | 56% | 5% | 4% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 39% | 31% | 11% | 18% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who …same-sex marriage
| Views about abortion | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 61% | 31% | 7% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 25% | 68% | 7% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 27% | 40% | 33% | 1,035 |
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 believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say…
| Views about abortion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 34% | 61% | 2% | 2% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 50% | 44% | 2% | 3% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 33% | 45% | 7% | 15% | 1,035 |
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 adults who believe in God with absolute certainty by views about abortion
% of adults who believe in God with absolute certainty who say humans…
| Views about abortion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal in all/most cases | 24% | 35% | 4% | 34% | 3% | 9,350 |
| Illegal in all/most cases | 11% | 26% | 2% | 55% | 5% | 11,519 |
| Don't know | 10% | 24% | 9% | 37% | 20% | 1,035 |
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.
