Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201471%23%3%3%5,093
200757%34%4%4%4,813
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Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic75%19%3%3%1,175
Evangelical Protestant49%45%4%3%957
Historically Black Protestant62%30%5%3%210
Jewish90%10%< 1%< 1%150
Mainline Protestant70%23%4%3%1,041
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")87%8%3%2%1,191
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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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are ages…

Views about homosexuality18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Should be accepted33%36%21%10%3,600
Should be discouraged18%34%29%20%1,140
Neither/both equally15%47%26%11%152
Don't know20%40%22%18%116
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Should be accepted23%18%28%25%6%< 1%3,600
Should be discouraged10%13%29%33%14%1%1,140
Neither/both equally8%15%39%29%9%< 1%152
Don't know8%21%31%28%10%1%116
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityMenWomenSample size
Should be accepted46%54%3,643
Should be discouraged62%38%1,168
Neither/both equally56%44%158
Don't know48%52%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who identify as…

Views about homosexualityWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Should be accepted70%9%4%13%3%3,607
Should be discouraged67%13%4%13%3%1,147
Neither/both equally73%9%2%16%< 1%153
Don't know53%16%5%16%10%121
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Should be accepted13%12%75%3,606
Should be discouraged15%8%78%1,149
Neither/both equally15%7%78%152
Don't know22%8%70%120
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have a household income of…

Views about homosexualityLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Should be accepted30%20%27%22%3,309
Should be discouraged35%22%27%16%1,026
Neither/both equally34%15%36%15%132
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who have completed…

Views about homosexualityHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Should be accepted33%33%20%14%3,633
Should be discouraged48%30%14%7%1,161
Neither/both equally45%34%14%7%157
Don't know50%30%14%7%123
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Should be accepted43%10%10%3%34%3,636
Should be discouraged54%5%15%6%20%1,166
Neither/both equally52%5%17%4%21%158
Don't know44%4%11%14%26%122
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityParentsNon-parentsSample size
Should be accepted31%69%3,632
Should be discouraged33%67%1,164
Neither/both equally25%75%157
Don't know29%71%122
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say they…

Views about homosexualityBelieve 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
Should be accepted48%29%8%< 1%13%2%3,643
Should be discouraged80%16%2%< 1%1%1%1,168
Neither/both equally69%22%1%3%1%5%158
Don't know61%30%6%2%< 1%1%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say religion is…

Views about homosexualityVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted32%39%16%13%< 1%3,643
Should be discouraged65%28%5%2%1%1,168
Neither/both equally56%31%6%7%< 1%158
Don't know60%24%12%2%1%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted19%45%36%< 1%3,643
Should be discouraged43%40%16%< 1%1,168
Neither/both equally26%50%24%1%158
Don't know31%42%27%< 1%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who pray…

Views about homosexualityAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted35%24%10%30%< 1%3,643
Should be discouraged65%21%7%7%1%1,168
Neither/both equally58%21%7%11%3%158
Don't know49%27%9%13%3%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who attend prayer group…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted8%9%8%74%< 1%3,643
Should be discouraged26%17%11%45%1%1,168
Neither/both equally15%19%10%53%3%158
Don't know12%7%19%59%3%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who meditate…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted26%14%6%53%< 1%3,643
Should be discouraged34%14%4%46%1%1,168
Neither/both equally27%15%5%51%2%158
Don't know44%14%3%34%5%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted41%25%15%19%< 1%3,643
Should be discouraged33%24%16%25%1%1,168
Neither/both equally31%26%20%21%1%158
Don't know38%21%16%21%4%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about homosexualityReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted15%17%55%12%1%3,643
Should be discouraged46%6%42%5%2%1,168
Neither/both equally36%9%43%6%6%158
Don't know32%8%48%10%3%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say…

Views about homosexualityThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted22%76%1%< 1%3,643
Should be discouraged41%56%1%2%1,168
Neither/both equally35%58%7%< 1%158
Don't know39%57%1%3%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who read scripture…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted14%13%11%61%< 1%3,643
Should be discouraged40%20%10%30%< 1%1,168
Neither/both equally31%18%10%40%1%158
Don't know29%21%8%41%1%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say the holy scripture is…

Views about homosexualityWord 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
Should be accepted14%31%1%47%7%3,643
Should be discouraged44%36%3%13%5%1,168
Neither/both equally30%26%8%21%16%158
Don't know34%31%6%14%16%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …in heaven

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted66%27%6%3,643
Should be discouraged88%7%5%1,168
Neither/both equally80%10%10%158
Don't know74%19%7%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …in hell

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted49%44%7%3,643
Should be discouraged78%16%6%1,168
Neither/both equally66%18%16%158
Don't know60%23%17%124
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who identify as…

Views about homosexualityRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Should be accepted31%15%54%3,643
Should be discouraged54%14%31%1,168
Neither/both equally41%31%28%158
Don't know41%30%28%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted23%41%32%4%3,643
Should be discouraged58%25%12%5%1,168
Neither/both equally42%24%17%17%158
Don't know36%29%20%14%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who would rather have…

Views about homosexualitySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted47%48%3%3%3,643
Should be discouraged62%34%1%2%1,168
Neither/both equally61%24%8%7%158
Don't know53%35%3%10%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Views about homosexualityDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted39%57%3%1%3,643
Should be discouraged58%38%2%2%1,168
Neither/both equally45%41%10%4%158
Don't know42%45%2%11%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Views about homosexualityLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted70%28%2%3,643
Should be discouraged34%62%4%1,168
Neither/both equally31%58%11%158
Don't know40%44%16%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Views about homosexualityStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted83%13%4%3,643
Should be discouraged12%83%5%1,168
Neither/both equally24%42%34%158
Don't know21%32%47%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say…

Views about homosexualityStricter 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
Should be accepted28%69%2%1%3,643
Should be discouraged53%43%1%3%1,168
Neither/both equally37%49%9%5%158
Don't know51%37%1%11%124
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 feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing once or twice a month who say humans…

Views about homosexualityEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted48%26%4%20%2%3,643
Should be discouraged13%28%3%51%6%1,168
Neither/both equally23%26%6%35%10%158
Don't know21%20%11%39%10%124
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.