Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201461%32%4%3%16,514
200750%39%5%6%14,353
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Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Buddhist94%4%1%1%168
Catholic68%24%4%4%3,061
Evangelical Protestant34%57%5%4%4,247
Historically Black Protestant48%42%6%3%812
Jehovah's Witness14%79%4%3%160
Jewish81%16%3%1%362
Mainline Protestant67%24%5%4%2,762
Mormon32%60%6%1%337
Muslim48%46%2%3%129
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")84%11%2%2%3,631
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are ages…

Views about homosexuality18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Should be accepted29%32%26%14%9,948
Should be discouraged14%31%30%25%5,071
Neither/both equally14%34%31%20%658
Don't know12%34%30%24%504
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Should be accepted19%16%26%30%8%1%9,948
Should be discouraged8%11%26%36%17%2%5,071
Neither/both equally7%13%28%36%14%1%658
Don't know6%11%28%36%16%2%504
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityMenWomenSample size
Should be accepted48%52%10,098
Should be discouraged52%48%5,198
Neither/both equally53%47%679
Don't know49%51%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who identify as…

Views about homosexualityWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Should be accepted66%10%3%17%5%9,967
Should be discouraged64%15%3%15%4%5,118
Neither/both equally60%15%2%19%5%653
Don't know63%11%2%17%8%503
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Should be accepted15%12%73%9,996
Should be discouraged16%8%77%5,123
Neither/both equally15%9%76%663
Don't know16%10%73%529
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 accepted34%19%26%21%8,996
Should be discouraged41%21%25%13%4,452
Neither/both equally35%23%29%14%559
Don't know39%23%24%14%396
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who have completed…

Views about homosexualityHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Should be accepted34%33%19%14%10,058
Should be discouraged47%31%14%8%5,159
Neither/both equally39%36%15%10%675
Don't know45%34%13%8%534
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Should be accepted42%10%13%5%30%10,053
Should be discouraged56%4%14%9%18%5,171
Neither/both equally50%6%16%8%20%673
Don't know50%7%14%8%21%528
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityParentsNon-parentsSample size
Should be accepted26%74%10,069
Should be discouraged29%71%5,171
Neither/both equally27%73%676
Don't know27%73%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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 accepted52%23%7%1%14%3%10,098
Should be discouraged86%9%2%1%1%1%5,198
Neither/both equally75%15%2%1%4%2%679
Don't know77%14%3%1%3%3%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say religion is…

Views about homosexualityVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted43%27%14%16%1%10,098
Should be discouraged84%10%3%3%< 1%5,198
Neither/both equally69%17%4%7%3%679
Don't know69%18%6%4%3%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 accepted25%36%38%< 1%10,098
Should be discouraged64%21%14%< 1%5,198
Neither/both equally48%29%22%1%679
Don't know48%22%27%3%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who pray…

Views about homosexualityAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted49%16%6%29%1%10,098
Should be discouraged83%9%2%5%1%5,198
Neither/both equally71%10%4%13%2%679
Don't know72%10%3%10%4%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who attend prayer group…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted17%8%8%67%< 1%10,098
Should be discouraged53%11%7%28%1%5,198
Neither/both equally38%11%8%42%1%679
Don't know35%8%8%48%2%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who meditate…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted47%10%5%37%1%10,098
Should be discouraged64%5%2%27%2%5,198
Neither/both equally60%7%2%27%3%679
Don't know57%6%2%29%5%539
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 spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted65%15%7%12%1%10,098
Should be discouraged83%8%3%5%1%5,198
Neither/both equally80%8%4%7%2%679
Don't know76%9%4%8%3%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about homosexualityReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted20%18%47%12%3%10,098
Should be discouraged63%5%26%4%2%5,198
Neither/both equally44%8%36%6%6%679
Don't know48%6%33%4%9%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 accepted24%74%2%1%10,098
Should be discouraged53%44%2%1%5,198
Neither/both equally40%55%4%1%679
Don't know38%53%3%6%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who read scripture…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted27%11%9%52%1%10,098
Should be discouraged70%9%5%15%1%5,198
Neither/both equally56%9%6%28%1%679
Don't know52%9%7%31%2%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 accepted17%24%1%50%8%10,098
Should be discouraged56%25%4%10%5%5,198
Neither/both equally32%29%5%19%15%679
Don't know37%24%8%16%13%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …in heaven

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted60%32%8%10,098
Should be discouraged85%8%7%5,198
Neither/both equally74%13%12%679
Don't know73%12%15%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …in hell

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted44%48%8%10,098
Should be discouraged77%16%6%5,198
Neither/both equally61%24%14%679
Don't know59%22%20%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who identify as…

Views about homosexualityRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Should be accepted27%18%55%10,098
Should be discouraged54%18%28%5,198
Neither/both equally39%31%30%679
Don't know32%36%33%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted23%37%35%5%10,098
Should be discouraged61%21%11%6%5,198
Neither/both equally41%33%16%10%679
Don't know36%30%13%21%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who would rather have…

Views about homosexualitySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted45%48%4%4%10,098
Should be discouraged62%32%2%3%5,198
Neither/both equally59%27%8%6%679
Don't know50%31%6%14%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 accepted35%60%3%2%10,098
Should be discouraged57%38%3%2%5,198
Neither/both equally46%35%15%3%679
Don't know38%44%7%11%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Views about homosexualityLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted68%28%3%10,098
Should be discouraged23%73%4%5,198
Neither/both equally37%52%12%679
Don't know32%46%22%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Views about homosexualityStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted81%14%5%10,098
Should be discouraged8%88%4%5,198
Neither/both equally25%40%35%679
Don't know18%32%50%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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%67%2%3%10,098
Should be discouraged52%42%3%3%5,198
Neither/both equally40%42%11%7%679
Don't know39%44%4%13%539
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 wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 accepted46%27%5%20%3%10,098
Should be discouraged11%23%2%59%5%5,198
Neither/both equally15%27%6%40%12%679
Don't know15%23%11%36%14%539
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.