Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe 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 feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Survey year | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
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2014 | 44% | 17% | 14% | 24% | 1% | 19,212 |
2007 | 39% | 14% | 15% | 29% | 3% | 18,565 |
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by religious group
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Religious tradition | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buddhist | 59% | 10% | 17% | 13% | 1% | 228 |
Catholic | 39% | 17% | 15% | 28% | 1% | 3,463 |
Evangelical Protestant | 44% | 18% | 12% | 25% | 1% | 2,735 |
Hindu | 32% | 19% | 25% | 23% | 1% | 143 |
Historically Black Protestant | 38% | 17% | 13% | 30% | 1% | 1,010 |
Jewish | 40% | 19% | 16% | 24% | 1% | 734 |
Mainline Protestant | 42% | 16% | 15% | 25% | 1% | 3,816 |
Mormon | 51% | 14% | 16% | 19% | < 1% | 171 |
Muslim | 60% | 18% | 7% | 14% | 1% | 131 |
Orthodox Christian | 40% | 19% | 17% | 21% | 3% | 102 |
Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 48% | 17% | 13% | 22% | 1% | 5,823 |
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who are ages…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 26% | 32% | 27% | 15% | 8,665 |
Once or twice a month | 27% | 35% | 25% | 13% | 3,076 |
Several times a year | 20% | 39% | 25% | 16% | 2,673 |
Seldom/never | 17% | 37% | 26% | 19% | 4,251 |
Don't know | 13% | 21% | 26% | 40% | 193 |
Generational cohort among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who are…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 17% | 15% | 26% | 32% | 9% | 1% | 8,665 |
Once or twice a month | 17% | 17% | 28% | 29% | 8% | 1% | 3,076 |
Several times a year | 12% | 16% | 31% | 31% | 10% | 1% | 2,673 |
Seldom/never | 10% | 13% | 31% | 32% | 12% | 1% | 4,251 |
Don't know | 9% | 6% | 19% | 35% | 25% | 6% | 193 |
Gender composition among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who are…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Men | Women | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 50% | 50% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 47% | 53% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 48% | 52% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 46% | 54% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 37% | 63% | 208 |
Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who identify as…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 67% | 11% | 3% | 13% | 5% | 8,702 |
Once or twice a month | 69% | 11% | 5% | 12% | 4% | 3,090 |
Several times a year | 68% | 9% | 8% | 12% | 3% | 2,699 |
Seldom/never | 68% | 13% | 4% | 11% | 3% | 4,294 |
Don't know | 64% | 12% | 4% | 15% | 5% | 203 |
Immigrant status among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who are…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 12% | 12% | 75% | 8,733 |
Once or twice a month | 15% | 11% | 74% | 3,082 |
Several times a year | 16% | 11% | 73% | 2,700 |
Seldom/never | 11% | 11% | 77% | 4,275 |
Don't know | 18% | 12% | 70% | 200 |
Income distribution among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who have a household income of…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
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At least once a week | 33% | 20% | 26% | 21% | 7,893 |
Once or twice a month | 26% | 19% | 30% | 25% | 2,835 |
Several times a year | 24% | 21% | 29% | 26% | 2,446 |
Seldom/never | 33% | 21% | 28% | 18% | 3,770 |
Don't know | 48% | 14% | 15% | 22% | 140 |
Educational distribution among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who have completed…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 32% | 34% | 20% | 14% | 8,788 |
Once or twice a month | 31% | 33% | 21% | 15% | 3,105 |
Several times a year | 32% | 30% | 22% | 16% | 2,712 |
Seldom/never | 45% | 31% | 15% | 9% | 4,315 |
Don't know | 48% | 26% | 16% | 10% | 202 |
Marital status among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who are…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 42% | 9% | 14% | 6% | 29% | 8,779 |
Once or twice a month | 46% | 9% | 12% | 4% | 29% | 3,110 |
Several times a year | 49% | 9% | 12% | 5% | 25% | 2,713 |
Seldom/never | 47% | 8% | 13% | 7% | 24% | 4,330 |
Don't know | 40% | 5% | 22% | 13% | 21% | 204 |
Parent of children under 18 among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who are…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 25% | 75% | 8,799 |
Once or twice a month | 29% | 71% | 3,109 |
Several times a year | 29% | 71% | 2,716 |
Seldom/never | 29% | 71% | 4,322 |
Don't know | 20% | 80% | 208 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who say they…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 52% | 21% | 8% | 1% | 16% | 3% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 46% | 26% | 8% | < 1% | 17% | 3% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 43% | 30% | 9% | < 1% | 15% | 3% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 54% | 24% | 7% | 1% | 13% | 2% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 59% | 18% | 2% | 3% | 11% | 7% | 208 |
Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who say religion is…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 40% | 26% | 15% | 18% | 1% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 34% | 32% | 18% | 16% | 1% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 31% | 34% | 19% | 16% | < 1% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 35% | 33% | 15% | 16% | < 1% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 52% | 21% | 11% | 10% | 6% | 208 |
Attendance at religious services among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who attend religious services…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 24% | 35% | 41% | < 1% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 22% | 38% | 39% | < 1% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 17% | 41% | 41% | < 1% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 21% | 38% | 41% | < 1% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 27% | 36% | 34% | 4% | 208 |
Frequency of prayer among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who pray…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 47% | 15% | 6% | 31% | 1% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 39% | 19% | 8% | 34% | < 1% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 35% | 18% | 10% | 36% | 1% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 39% | 18% | 7% | 35% | 1% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 53% | 13% | 3% | 22% | 8% | 208 |
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who attend prayer group…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 16% | 7% | 8% | 68% | < 1% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 13% | 10% | 7% | 70% | < 1% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 9% | 7% | 10% | 74% | < 1% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 12% | 6% | 7% | 75% | < 1% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 24% | 4% | 7% | 58% | 8% | 208 |
Frequency of meditation among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who meditate…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 47% | 11% | 5% | 37% | 1% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 31% | 12% | 6% | 51% | < 1% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 24% | 11% | 8% | 56% | 1% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 22% | 6% | 3% | 68% | 1% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 42% | 5% | 1% | 35% | 16% | 208 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 64% | 15% | 7% | 13% | 1% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 43% | 26% | 13% | 17% | 1% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 34% | 18% | 24% | 23% | 1% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 40% | 13% | 11% | 35% | 1% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 51% | 7% | 5% | 14% | 23% | 208 |
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% 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
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 19% | 18% | 48% | 13% | 3% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 18% | 14% | 54% | 12% | 1% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 15% | 12% | 58% | 12% | 2% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 19% | 8% | 62% | 9% | 1% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 30% | 8% | 39% | 11% | 13% | 208 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who say…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 23% | 75% | 1% | 1% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 24% | 75% | 1% | 1% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 24% | 75% | 1% | 1% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 27% | 72% | 1% | < 1% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 29% | 60% | 3% | 8% | 208 |
Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who read scripture…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 27% | 10% | 9% | 54% | 1% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 18% | 12% | 10% | 59% | < 1% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 13% | 9% | 12% | 65% | < 1% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 18% | 9% | 7% | 66% | < 1% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 32% | 9% | 6% | 38% | 14% | 208 |
Interpreting scripture among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who say the holy scripture is…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 17% | 21% | 1% | 53% | 8% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 16% | 25% | 1% | 51% | 7% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 15% | 26% | 1% | 50% | 8% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 22% | 29% | 2% | 40% | 7% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 30% | 18% | 9% | 29% | 15% | 208 |
Belief in Heaven among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who …in heaven
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 58% | 34% | 8% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 62% | 31% | 7% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 63% | 30% | 6% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 71% | 23% | 6% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 61% | 16% | 22% | 208 |
Belief in Hell among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who …in hell
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 41% | 51% | 8% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 46% | 46% | 8% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 46% | 47% | 7% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 54% | 39% | 7% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 49% | 28% | 23% | 208 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who identify as…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 24% | 17% | 59% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 27% | 13% | 60% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 29% | 15% | 56% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 31% | 19% | 50% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 19% | 28% | 53% | 208 |
Political ideology among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who are…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 21% | 36% | 38% | 5% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 22% | 41% | 34% | 4% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 20% | 43% | 31% | 5% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 28% | 38% | 26% | 7% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 24% | 26% | 26% | 24% | 208 |
Views about size of government among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who would rather have…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 45% | 48% | 4% | 4% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 46% | 48% | 3% | 3% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 49% | 45% | 2% | 3% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 48% | 45% | 3% | 4% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 38% | 44% | 9% | 8% | 208 |
Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who say government aid to the poor…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 33% | 62% | 4% | 1% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 37% | 59% | 3% | 2% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 37% | 59% | 3% | 1% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 44% | 50% | 3% | 2% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 35% | 54% | 7% | 4% | 208 |
Views about homosexuality among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who say homosexuality…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 81% | 14% | 3% | 2% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 82% | 14% | 2% | 2% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 81% | 15% | 3% | 2% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 74% | 20% | 3% | 2% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 67% | 20% | 5% | 8% | 208 |
Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who …same-sex marriage
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 75% | 19% | 6% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 76% | 20% | 4% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 74% | 21% | 5% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 66% | 27% | 7% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 53% | 28% | 18% | 208 |
Views about environmental regulation among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who say…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 26% | 70% | 2% | 2% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 26% | 70% | 2% | 2% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 27% | 69% | 2% | 1% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 36% | 60% | 2% | 2% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 34% | 47% | 6% | 13% | 208 |
Views about human evolution among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe
% of adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases who say humans…
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
At least once a week | 48% | 25% | 5% | 20% | 2% | 8,821 |
Once or twice a month | 50% | 25% | 4% | 20% | 2% | 3,117 |
Several times a year | 48% | 27% | 4% | 20% | 2% | 2,724 |
Seldom/never | 41% | 23% | 3% | 29% | 3% | 4,342 |
Don't know | 26% | 16% | 6% | 35% | 17% | 208 |