| Survey year | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 52% | 41% | 7% | 19,928 |
| 2007 | 56% | 34% | 11% | 21,855 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
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Belief in Hell among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by religious group
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in hell
| Religious tradition | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 29% | 68% | 3% | 205 |
| Catholic | 61% | 31% | 7% | 3,965 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 81% | 13% | 6% | 3,704 |
| Hindu | 31% | 63% | 5% | 134 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 82% | 13% | 6% | 1,156 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 4% | 94% | 1% | 137 |
| Jewish | 15% | 78% | 7% | 624 |
| Mainline Protestant | 55% | 34% | 10% | 3,444 |
| Mormon | 61% | 31% | 8% | 263 |
| Muslim | 76% | 19% | 5% | 155 |
| Orthodox Christian | 57% | 30% | 13% | 110 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 23% | 70% | 7% | 5,281 |
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are ages…
| Belief in Hell | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 24% | 36% | 25% | 14% | 9,254 |
| Don't believe | 26% | 35% | 23% | 15% | 8,793 |
| Other/don't know | 18% | 35% | 29% | 19% | 1,498 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
| Belief in Hell | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 15% | 16% | 29% | 30% | 9% | 1% | 9,254 |
| Don't believe | 17% | 17% | 28% | 28% | 9% | 1% | 8,793 |
| Other/don't know | 10% | 14% | 28% | 35% | 12% | 1% | 1,498 |
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
| Belief in Hell | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 43% | 57% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 49% | 51% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 44% | 56% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…
| Belief in Hell | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 59% | 17% | 3% | 17% | 4% | 9,329 |
| Don't believe | 71% | 7% | 5% | 13% | 4% | 8,845 |
| Other/don't know | 67% | 10% | 5% | 13% | 5% | 1,517 |
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
| Belief in Hell | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 16% | 9% | 75% | 9,294 |
| Don't believe | 15% | 13% | 72% | 8,862 |
| Other/don't know | 16% | 9% | 75% | 1,529 |
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who have a household income of…
| Belief in Hell | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 38% | 21% | 26% | 14% | 8,280 |
| Don't believe | 26% | 19% | 30% | 26% | 8,079 |
| Other/don't know | 34% | 19% | 26% | 21% | 1,277 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who have completed…
| Belief in Hell | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 43% | 34% | 15% | 9% | 9,368 |
| Don't believe | 27% | 30% | 24% | 19% | 8,913 |
| Other/don't know | 36% | 31% | 17% | 16% | 1,546 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
| Belief in Hell | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 46% | 7% | 14% | 6% | 27% | 9,386 |
| Don't believe | 45% | 10% | 12% | 5% | 29% | 8,924 |
| Other/don't know | 47% | 8% | 14% | 7% | 24% | 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.
Parent of children under 18 among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
| Belief in Hell | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 32% | 68% | 9,376 |
| Don't believe | 25% | 75% | 8,926 |
| Other/don't know | 27% | 73% | 1,550 |
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
Belief in God among adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say they…
| Belief in Hell | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 77% | 19% | 3% | < 1% | 1% | 1% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 32% | 24% | 11% | 1% | 29% | 4% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 52% | 26% | 8% | 2% | 4% | 9% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say religion is…
| Belief in Hell | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 66% | 25% | 6% | 3% | < 1% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 24% | 25% | 21% | 29% | 1% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 45% | 30% | 15% | 8% | 2% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who attend religious services…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 43% | 37% | 20% | < 1% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 16% | 32% | 52% | < 1% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 29% | 34% | 35% | 2% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who pray…
| Belief in Hell | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 66% | 18% | 6% | 10% | 1% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 30% | 13% | 7% | 50% | 1% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 49% | 17% | 7% | 24% | 4% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who attend prayer group…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 29% | 12% | 10% | 48% | < 1% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 10% | 5% | 6% | 79% | < 1% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 17% | 7% | 8% | 65% | 2% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who meditate…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 43% | 8% | 4% | 43% | 1% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 34% | 11% | 6% | 49% | 1% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 39% | 9% | 6% | 44% | 2% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 64% | 15% | 9% | 11% | 1% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 47% | 17% | 11% | 24% | 1% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 55% | 15% | 11% | 17% | 3% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 43% | 17% | 13% | 26% | 1% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 50% | 17% | 14% | 19% | 1% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 49% | 16% | 12% | 21% | 3% | 1,563 |
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Belief in Hell | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 41% | 8% | 41% | 7% | 2% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 11% | 19% | 51% | 17% | 2% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 24% | 13% | 49% | 9% | 6% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say…
| Belief in Hell | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 34% | 65% | 1% | 1% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 19% | 79% | 1% | 1% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 25% | 70% | 3% | 1% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who read scripture…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 43% | 12% | 9% | 35% | 1% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 15% | 7% | 8% | 70% | < 1% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 29% | 9% | 9% | 51% | 2% | 1,563 |
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say the holy scripture is…
| Belief in Hell | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 39% | 35% | 3% | 18% | 5% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 7% | 16% | 1% | 70% | 6% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 17% | 22% | 3% | 39% | 19% | 1,563 |
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …in heaven
| Belief in Hell | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 96% | 2% | 2% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 34% | 61% | 5% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 47% | 3% | 50% | 1,563 |
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who identify as…
| Belief in Hell | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 34% | 17% | 50% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 17% | 17% | 66% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 21% | 24% | 55% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who are…
| Belief in Hell | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 35% | 38% | 22% | 6% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 13% | 35% | 47% | 5% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 22% | 41% | 28% | 9% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who would rather have…
| Belief in Hell | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 44% | 50% | 3% | 3% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 40% | 53% | 4% | 4% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 39% | 44% | 8% | 8% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say government aid to the poor…
| Belief in Hell | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 40% | 55% | 4% | 1% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 26% | 70% | 3% | 1% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 29% | 60% | 7% | 4% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say abortion should be…
| Belief in Hell | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 50% | 47% | 4% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 79% | 19% | 2% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 62% | 28% | 10% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say homosexuality…
| Belief in Hell | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 60% | 34% | 3% | 3% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 87% | 10% | 2% | 1% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 71% | 19% | 6% | 5% | 1,563 |
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 that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who …same-sex marriage
| Belief in Hell | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 50% | 43% | 6% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 83% | 13% | 4% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 65% | 24% | 11% | 1,563 |
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 say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost by belief in hell
% of adults who say that stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost who say humans…
| Belief in Hell | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 23% | 33% | 3% | 39% | 3% | 9,414 |
| Don't believe | 64% | 17% | 4% | 14% | 2% | 8,951 |
| Other/don't know | 37% | 24% | 10% | 23% | 6% | 1,563 |
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.
