Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201459%33%4%4%2,883
200747%42%5%6%2,830
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Views about homosexuality among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by religious group

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic65%27%5%4%730
Evangelical Protestant41%48%6%6%781
Historically Black Protestant60%32%4%5%182
Mainline Protestant67%26%2%4%627
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")79%14%4%4%233
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are ages…

Views about homosexuality18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Should be accepted29%34%22%15%1,688
Should be discouraged15%34%30%21%894
Neither/both equally17%41%23%19%128
Don't know14%35%27%24%117
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Should be accepted18%18%26%27%10%1%1,688
Should be discouraged9%10%30%35%14%1%894
Neither/both equally8%16%34%28%13%1%128
Don't know8%15%26%30%18%3%117
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityMenWomenSample size
Should be accepted41%59%1,715
Should be discouraged59%41%911
Neither/both equally53%47%134
Don't know49%51%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.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

Views about homosexualityWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Should be accepted61%12%5%17%4%1,702
Should be discouraged68%12%6%10%4%900
Neither/both equally59%9%11%18%3%129
Don't know49%13%12%21%5%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.

Immigrant status among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Should be accepted19%10%71%1,692
Should be discouraged17%7%76%905
Neither/both equally25%8%67%130
Don't know23%9%68%117
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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 accepted35%19%27%19%1,544
Should be discouraged30%23%29%18%798
Neither/both equally30%20%32%19%108
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 attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who have completed…

Views about homosexualityHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Should be accepted35%32%20%13%1,706
Should be discouraged45%32%14%9%904
Neither/both equally30%31%20%19%134
Don't know55%21%16%8%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.

Marital status among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Should be accepted43%9%12%6%30%1,708
Should be discouraged60%2%11%8%18%910
Neither/both equally55%7%13%10%15%134
Don't know45%10%12%11%23%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.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityParentsNon-parentsSample size
Should be accepted32%68%1,710
Should be discouraged31%69%908
Neither/both equally36%64%133
Don't know29%71%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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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 accepted67%24%4%1%3%1%1,715
Should be discouraged86%11%1%1%1%1%911
Neither/both equally75%23%< 1%1%< 1%< 1%134
Don't know75%15%3%4%2%< 1%123
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say religion is…

Views about homosexualityVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted59%33%5%2%< 1%1,715
Should be discouraged78%18%2%2%< 1%911
Neither/both equally67%24%3%1%5%134
Don't know68%20%4%2%5%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.

Attendance at religious services among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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 accepted30%61%8%< 1%1,715
Should be discouraged46%49%5%< 1%911
Neither/both equally40%49%10%1%134
Don't know31%59%5%4%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.

Frequency of prayer among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who pray…

Views about homosexualityAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted61%22%7%9%< 1%1,715
Should be discouraged75%15%4%4%1%911
Neither/both equally73%10%8%9%< 1%134
Don't know62%22%7%6%3%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.

Frequency of meditation among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who meditate…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted39%12%9%40%1%1,715
Should be discouraged41%7%8%40%3%911
Neither/both equally39%9%4%46%3%134
Don't know41%17%11%26%5%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.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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 accepted59%18%14%7%1%1,715
Should be discouraged64%14%12%9%1%911
Neither/both equally68%14%12%3%3%134
Don't know56%19%15%10%< 1%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.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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 accepted46%17%17%19%1%1,715
Should be discouraged38%16%16%27%2%911
Neither/both equally43%12%19%23%3%134
Don't know33%14%19%30%4%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.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about homosexualityReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted28%15%46%9%2%1,715
Should be discouraged54%5%35%6%1%911
Neither/both equally41%11%37%2%9%134
Don't know35%3%47%8%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.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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 accepted28%70%1%1%1,715
Should be discouraged50%49%1%< 1%911
Neither/both equally41%55%3%< 1%134
Don't know28%65%4%4%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.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who read scripture…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted27%19%27%27%< 1%1,715
Should be discouraged46%17%22%14%1%911
Neither/both equally39%16%21%23%2%134
Don't know35%20%21%22%3%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.

Interpreting scripture among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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 accepted24%40%2%26%7%1,715
Should be discouraged52%32%3%9%4%911
Neither/both equally30%34%8%13%15%134
Don't know40%26%5%13%15%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.

Belief in Heaven among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in heaven

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted81%13%6%1,715
Should be discouraged89%7%4%911
Neither/both equally79%9%12%134
Don't know76%17%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.

Belief in Hell among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in hell

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted61%32%7%1,715
Should be discouraged81%13%6%911
Neither/both equally62%22%16%134
Don't know63%21%16%123
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who identify as…

Views about homosexualityRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Should be accepted33%16%51%1,715
Should be discouraged56%15%29%911
Neither/both equally42%36%22%134
Don't know35%37%28%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.

Political ideology among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted30%43%24%4%1,715
Should be discouraged60%24%11%4%911
Neither/both equally47%32%10%11%134
Don't know39%25%11%25%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.

Views about size of government among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who would rather have…

Views about homosexualitySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted44%50%3%3%1,715
Should be discouraged64%33%1%2%911
Neither/both equally65%23%8%4%134
Don't know41%40%3%15%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.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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 accepted38%56%4%1%1,715
Should be discouraged59%37%2%2%911
Neither/both equally49%35%10%6%134
Don't know45%41%8%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.

Views about abortion among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say abortion should be…

Views about homosexualityLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted64%33%2%1,715
Should be discouraged31%66%3%911
Neither/both equally31%57%12%134
Don't know32%47%21%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.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Views about homosexualityStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted75%20%6%1,715
Should be discouraged9%87%4%911
Neither/both equally22%46%32%134
Don't know20%31%49%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.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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 accepted30%66%2%2%1,715
Should be discouraged56%41%1%2%911
Neither/both equally39%51%4%6%134
Don't know46%39%4%10%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.

Views about human evolution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year 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 accepted30%36%4%27%2%1,715
Should be discouraged12%24%2%57%5%911
Neither/both equally16%26%10%37%10%134
Don't know15%20%8%40%17%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.