Belief in Heaven among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who …in heaven
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Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
62%
30%
7%
19,212
2007
66%
24%
10%
18,565
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 Heaven among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by religious group
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
44%
51%
6%
228
Catholic
81%
14%
6%
3,463
Evangelical Protestant
90%
5%
5%
2,735
Hindu
42%
49%
8%
143
Historically Black Protestant
92%
4%
3%
1,010
Jewish
34%
55%
11%
734
Mainline Protestant
76%
16%
8%
3,816
Mormon
89%
7%
4%
171
Muslim
87%
7%
5%
131
Orthodox Christian
78%
13%
9%
102
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
30%
61%
9%
5,823
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
21%
35%
28%
16%
11,062
Don't believe
28%
35%
22%
15%
6,326
Other/don't know
21%
32%
28%
19%
1,470
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
13%
14%
29%
33%
10%
1%
11,062
Don't believe
18%
19%
27%
27%
9%
1%
6,326
Other/don't know
13%
14%
26%
34%
12%
1%
1,470
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
43%
57%
11,265
Don't believe
58%
42%
6,409
Other/don't know
52%
48%
1,538
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
63%
15%
3%
14%
4%
11,160
Don't believe
76%
4%
6%
10%
4%
6,322
Other/don't know
73%
7%
4%
10%
6%
1,506
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
13%
11%
76%
11,123
Don't believe
14%
14%
72%
6,357
Other/don't know
10%
12%
78%
1,510
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases 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
Believe
35%
21%
27%
18%
9,972
Don't believe
22%
18%
31%
29%
5,832
Other/don't know
30%
21%
24%
25%
1,280
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
40%
34%
16%
10%
11,213
Don't believe
25%
29%
26%
20%
6,386
Other/don't know
31%
33%
20%
16%
1,523
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe
46%
8%
14%
7%
25%
11,232
Don't believe
44%
11%
12%
3%
31%
6,388
Other/don't know
44%
7%
14%
6%
29%
1,516
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
29%
71%
11,230
Don't believe
23%
77%
6,393
Other/don't know
22%
78%
1,531
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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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
Believe
68%
25%
4%
< 1%
1%
1%
11,265
Don't believe
16%
20%
13%
< 1%
45%
5%
6,409
Other/don't know
36%
28%
14%
1%
6%
15%
1,538
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
51%
35%
10%
4%
< 1%
11,265
Don't believe
10%
19%
26%
44%
1%
6,409
Other/don't know
25%
33%
25%
15%
2%
1,538
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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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
Believe
30%
43%
26%
< 1%
11,265
Don't believe
6%
26%
68%
< 1%
6,409
Other/don't know
15%
35%
49%
1%
1,538
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
57%
21%
7%
14%
< 1%
11,265
Don't believe
15%
9%
6%
70%
< 1%
6,409
Other/don't know
33%
16%
9%
40%
3%
1,538
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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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
Believe
19%
10%
10%
61%
< 1%
11,265
Don't believe
4%
3%
4%
89%
< 1%
6,409
Other/don't know
9%
5%
6%
78%
2%
1,538
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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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
Believe
38%
9%
4%
47%
1%
11,265
Don't believe
29%
10%
6%
54%
1%
6,409
Other/don't know
35%
9%
5%
48%
3%
1,538
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in Heaven
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
57%
17%
11%
14%
1%
11,265
Don't believe
39%
17%
11%
32%
1%
6,409
Other/don't know
47%
14%
13%
23%
3%
1,538
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases 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
Believe
41%
17%
14%
27%
1%
11,265
Don't believe
50%
17%
14%
18%
1%
6,409
Other/don't know
48%
16%
12%
21%
3%
1,538
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases 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
Believe
26%
10%
54%
8%
2%
11,265
Don't believe
4%
21%
53%
20%
2%
6,409
Other/don't know
10%
18%
56%
11%
5%
1,538
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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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
Believe
28%
70%
1%
1%
11,265
Don't believe
18%
81%
1%
< 1%
6,409
Other/don't know
21%
76%
2%
1%
1,538
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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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
Believe
30%
12%
10%
47%
< 1%
11,265
Don't believe
6%
5%
7%
82%
< 1%
6,409
Other/don't know
15%
9%
8%
66%
2%
1,538
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Interpreting scripture among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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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
Believe
27%
34%
2%
29%
7%
11,265
Don't believe
2%
6%
< 1%
87%
5%
6,409
Other/don't know
7%
14%
1%
58%
20%
1,538
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Belief in Hell among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
71%
24%
5%
11,265
Don't believe
4%
96%
1%
6,409
Other/don't know
11%
32%
57%
1,538
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Party affiliation among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
31%
16%
52%
11,265
Don't believe
19%
15%
66%
6,409
Other/don't know
24%
22%
54%
1,538
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Political ideology among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
28%
41%
26%
6%
11,265
Don't believe
13%
34%
50%
4%
6,409
Other/don't know
20%
41%
31%
9%
1,538
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Views about size of government among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
47%
47%
3%
3%
11,265
Don't believe
45%
48%
4%
3%
6,409
Other/don't know
45%
41%
7%
8%
1,538
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
41%
55%
3%
1%
11,265
Don't believe
29%
67%
3%
1%
6,409
Other/don't know
35%
56%
6%
3%
1,538
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Views about homosexuality among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
73%
21%
3%
2%
11,265
Don't believe
91%
7%
1%
1%
6,409
Other/don't know
82%
11%
3%
3%
1,538
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in Heaven
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
65%
29%
7%
11,265
Don't believe
88%
9%
3%
6,409
Other/don't know
76%
16%
8%
1,538
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who say…
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Belief in Heaven
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
Believe
34%
62%
2%
2%
11,265
Don't believe
19%
77%
2%
2%
6,409
Other/don't know
26%
67%
4%
3%
1,538
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 abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in heaven
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
30%
34%
4%
30%
3%
11,265
Don't believe
78%
9%
3%
8%
1%
6,409
Other/don't know
51%
16%
12%
15%
6%
1,538
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.