Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201442%54%4%19,167
200742%53%6%20,461
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Views about abortion among adults who believe in Hell by religious group

% of adults who believe in Hell who say abortion should be…

Religious traditionLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Catholic43%53%4%4,475
Evangelical Protestant31%66%3%6,978
Historically Black Protestant50%44%6%1,557
Jewish60%37%3%144
Mainline Protestant54%43%4%3,327
Mormon25%73%2%381
Muslim56%34%9%173
Orthodox Christian43%57%< 1%101
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")54%41%5%1,699
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who are ages…

Views about abortion18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Legal in all/most cases22%36%28%15%7,838
Illegal in all/most cases21%34%26%18%10,229
Don't know14%33%27%25%747
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Generational cohort among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Views about abortionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Legal in all/most cases14%14%30%32%9%1%7,838
Illegal in all/most cases14%14%28%31%13%1%10,229
Don't know8%11%29%33%17%3%747
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Gender composition among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Views about abortionMenWomenSample size
Legal in all/most cases46%54%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases48%52%10,412
Don't know53%47%790
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Views about abortionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Legal in all/most cases60%17%4%14%4%7,899
Illegal in all/most cases66%12%2%16%3%10,283
Don't know55%21%3%17%5%759
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Immigrant status among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Views about abortionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Legal in all/most cases13%10%77%7,853
Illegal in all/most cases15%7%78%10,269
Don't know17%9%74%771
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Income distribution among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who have a household income of…

Views about abortionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Legal in all/most cases37%21%26%16%7,072
Illegal in all/most cases39%21%26%14%8,996
Don't know47%19%21%12%582
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Educational distribution among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who have completed…

Views about abortionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Legal in all/most cases43%34%15%8%7,928
Illegal in all/most cases48%32%14%7%10,353
Don't know52%32%11%5%781
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Marital status among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Views about abortionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Legal in all/most cases45%8%15%6%27%7,949
Illegal in all/most cases53%5%12%7%22%10,371
Don't know44%7%13%13%22%773
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Views about abortionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Legal in all/most cases30%70%7,936
Illegal in all/most cases33%67%10,375
Don't know23%77%783
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who say they…

Views about abortionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Legal in all/most cases71%23%4%< 1%1%1%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases85%12%2%1%< 1%< 1%10,412
Don't know79%14%2%4%1%< 1%790
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who say religion is…

Views about abortionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases54%33%9%3%< 1%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases79%16%3%1%< 1%10,412
Don't know72%19%5%2%2%790
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Attendance at religious services among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who attend religious services…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases32%42%26%< 1%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases58%28%13%< 1%10,412
Don't know43%33%23%1%790
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Frequency of prayer among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who pray…

Views about abortionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases58%20%7%14%< 1%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases76%14%4%6%< 1%10,412
Don't know70%14%4%9%4%790
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who attend prayer group…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases21%11%10%58%< 1%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases41%13%9%36%1%10,412
Don't know32%9%8%48%4%790
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Frequency of meditation among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who meditate…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases38%9%4%48%1%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases48%7%3%40%2%10,412
Don't know52%7%2%33%5%790
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases57%17%11%14%1%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases72%13%7%8%1%10,412
Don't know67%10%8%10%4%790
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases40%17%14%28%1%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases47%16%11%24%2%10,412
Don't know47%10%10%29%4%790
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about abortionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases30%9%53%7%2%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases58%6%30%4%2%10,412
Don't know40%6%41%6%8%790
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who say…

Views about abortionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases30%68%1%1%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases48%50%2%1%10,412
Don't know29%62%4%4%790
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who read scripture…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases32%13%10%44%1%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases57%12%7%23%1%10,412
Don't know47%9%9%32%3%790
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Interpreting scripture among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who say the holy scripture is…

Views about abortionWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases32%35%2%24%7%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases53%31%4%8%4%10,412
Don't know44%19%10%10%16%790
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Belief in Heaven among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who …in heaven

Views about abortionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases96%2%2%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases94%3%3%10,412
Don't know95%1%4%790
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who identify as…

Views about abortionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Legal in all/most cases32%17%51%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases54%16%29%10,412
Don't know28%28%44%790
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Political ideology among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who are…

Views about abortionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases31%40%24%6%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases57%26%12%5%10,412
Don't know38%27%16%19%790
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 Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who would rather have…

Views about abortionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases47%47%3%3%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases60%35%2%3%10,412
Don't know39%40%8%13%790
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who believe in Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who say government aid to the poor…

Views about abortionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases43%53%3%1%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases56%38%4%2%10,412
Don't know39%43%7%11%790
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 Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who say homosexuality…

Views about abortionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases70%24%3%2%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases37%55%4%3%10,412
Don't know39%34%11%16%790
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 Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who …same-sex marriage

Views about abortionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases61%33%7%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases27%67%7%10,412
Don't know28%41%31%790
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 Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who say…

Views about abortionStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases36%60%2%2%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases51%44%2%3%10,412
Don't know35%46%6%13%790
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 Hell by views about abortion

% of adults who believe in Hell who say humans…

Views about abortionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases27%34%3%33%3%7,965
Illegal in all/most cases13%26%2%53%5%10,412
Don't know14%24%7%36%19%790
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.