Views about homosexuality among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by generational group (2014) Switch to: Generational cohort among who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of who say religion is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial51%43%4%2%785
Older Millennial42%49%5%4%1,055
Generation X37%53%5%4%2,316
Baby Boomer36%56%4%4%4,762
Silent28%62%5%5%2,347
Greatest24%62%7%7%218
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