Views about abortion among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say abortion should be…
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Survey year
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
55%
3%
2,945
2007
42%
51%
6%
3,086
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Views about abortion among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by religious group
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Religious tradition
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
37%
60%
2%
593
Evangelical Protestant
34%
64%
2%
1,044
Historically Black Protestant
55%
40%
5%
265
Mainline Protestant
47%
49%
4%
551
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
53%
41%
6%
189
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
26%
38%
23%
14%
1,252
Illegal in all/most cases
25%
37%
23%
14%
1,537
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
18%
14%
32%
27%
8%
1%
1,252
Illegal in all/most cases
15%
17%
31%
28%
9%
1%
1,537
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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Men
Women
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
44%
56%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
45%
55%
1,565
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
53%
21%
4%
17%
4%
1,265
Illegal in all/most cases
58%
13%
4%
21%
3%
1,539
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
16%
12%
71%
1,259
Illegal in all/most cases
20%
7%
72%
1,542
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month 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
Legal in all/most cases
35%
19%
27%
18%
1,147
Illegal in all/most cases
41%
19%
26%
14%
1,366
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
38%
34%
15%
13%
1,278
Illegal in all/most cases
48%
31%
14%
7%
1,556
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
44%
6%
14%
6%
30%
1,282
Illegal in all/most cases
52%
7%
13%
5%
23%
1,558
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
33%
67%
1,278
Illegal in all/most cases
39%
61%
1,560
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Belief in God among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
72%
20%
3%
1%
2%
1%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
83%
14%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,565
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
67%
28%
4%
1%
< 1%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
82%
16%
1%
1%
1%
1,565
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
45%
47%
8%
< 1%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
56%
39%
4%
< 1%
1,565
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
70%
20%
4%
6%
< 1%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
78%
16%
3%
2%
1%
1,565
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
45%
14%
4%
36%
1%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
47%
13%
4%
34%
2%
1,565
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
65%
19%
8%
7%
< 1%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
73%
18%
6%
3%
1%
1,565
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month 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
Legal in all/most cases
45%
22%
13%
19%
1%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
46%
21%
11%
20%
2%
1,565
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month 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
Legal in all/most cases
33%
13%
43%
9%
3%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
56%
6%
31%
5%
2%
1,565
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
28%
70%
2%
< 1%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
45%
52%
1%
1%
1,565
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
44%
27%
10%
19%
1%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
59%
24%
6%
10%
1%
1,565
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Interpreting scripture among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
33%
35%
2%
22%
8%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
53%
33%
3%
7%
4%
1,565
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Belief in Heaven among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
84%
11%
5%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
89%
6%
5%
1,565
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 attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …in hell
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Views about abortion
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
67%
28%
6%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
81%
13%
6%
1,565
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Party affiliation among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
30%
14%
55%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
50%
17%
33%
1,565
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Political ideology among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
27%
40%
29%
4%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
53%
27%
14%
6%
1,565
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Views about size of government among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
44%
51%
3%
3%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
56%
40%
2%
2%
1,565
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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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
37%
58%
4%
1%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
54%
41%
4%
1%
1,565
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Views about homosexuality among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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Views about abortion
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
72%
22%
4%
2%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
42%
50%
4%
3%
1,565
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage
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Views about abortion
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
61%
32%
7%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
32%
61%
7%
1,565
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
32%
63%
2%
2%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
48%
47%
2%
3%
1,565
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Views about human evolution among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
27%
35%
4%
31%
3%
1,283
Illegal in all/most cases
14%
26%
2%
54%
4%
1,565
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