Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201471%22%7%16,085
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who seldom or never read scripture by religious group

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who …same-sex marriage

Religious traditionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Buddhist87%10%3%147
Catholic65%27%8%3,807
Evangelical Protestant48%42%9%1,462
Hindu79%14%8%120
Historically Black Protestant55%36%9%308
Jewish87%9%4%580
Mainline Protestant65%27%8%2,641
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")82%12%5%6,116
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are ages…

Views about same-sex marriage18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Strongly favor/favor30%35%22%12%11,403
Oppose/strongly oppose14%30%31%25%3,406
Don't know14%32%32%22%1,011
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Generational cohort among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Views about same-sex marriageYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Strongly favor/favor19%19%27%27%7%1%11,403
Oppose/strongly oppose8%10%26%38%16%2%3,406
Don't know7%11%27%37%15%2%1,011
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Gender composition among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Views about same-sex marriageMenWomenSample size
Strongly favor/favor49%51%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose66%34%3,458
Don't know59%41%1,059
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who identify as…

Views about same-sex marriageWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Strongly favor/favor73%5%5%13%3%11,449
Oppose/strongly oppose71%9%4%13%3%3,414
Don't know71%7%4%13%4%1,022
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Immigrant status among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Views about same-sex marriageImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Strongly favor/favor13%13%74%11,458
Oppose/strongly oppose14%9%76%3,403
Don't know15%10%75%1,031
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Income distribution among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who have a household income of…

Views about same-sex marriageLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Strongly favor/favor28%19%28%25%10,325
Oppose/strongly oppose36%21%25%18%2,990
Don't know40%18%24%18%812
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Educational distribution among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who have completed…

Views about same-sex marriageHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Strongly favor/favor32%32%21%14%11,527
Oppose/strongly oppose56%26%11%6%3,434
Don't know53%29%12%6%1,043
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Marital status among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Views about same-sex marriageMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Strongly favor/favor44%10%11%4%31%11,533
Oppose/strongly oppose51%7%14%8%20%3,443
Don't know47%7%14%8%22%1,047
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Views about same-sex marriageParentsNon-parentsSample size
Strongly favor/favor27%73%11,535
Oppose/strongly oppose26%74%3,448
Don't know25%75%1,052
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say they…

Views about same-sex marriageBelieve 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
Strongly favor/favor33%29%11%1%23%4%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose59%25%7%1%7%2%3,458
Don't know52%25%7%2%10%4%1,059
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say religion is…

Views about same-sex marriageVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor18%33%23%26%1%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose42%36%13%9%< 1%3,458
Don't know34%36%14%14%2%1,059
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Attendance at religious services among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who attend religious services…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor8%35%57%< 1%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose20%37%42%< 1%3,458
Don't know14%39%46%1%1,059
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Frequency of prayer among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who pray…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor24%17%9%51%< 1%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose39%21%10%30%1%3,458
Don't know37%19%9%33%3%1,059
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 seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who attend prayer group…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor3%2%3%91%< 1%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose7%4%6%83%< 1%3,458
Don't know6%3%5%84%1%1,059
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Frequency of meditation among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who meditate…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor24%9%5%62%1%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose24%7%5%63%1%3,458
Don't know29%6%3%59%3%1,059
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor40%18%13%28%1%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose41%15%13%30%1%3,458
Don't know40%15%13%28%4%1,059
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 seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor41%17%15%26%1%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose32%14%15%38%1%3,458
Don't know35%13%12%37%3%1,059
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 seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about same-sex marriageReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor8%16%58%16%2%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose25%7%57%9%2%3,458
Don't know14%7%63%8%7%1,059
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say…

Views about same-sex marriageThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor20%78%1%1%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose33%65%1%1%3,458
Don't know28%65%4%4%1,059
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 seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say the holy scripture is…

Views about same-sex marriageWord 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
Strongly favor/favor8%19%1%65%7%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose29%30%2%31%8%3,458
Don't know18%23%5%37%17%1,059
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Belief in Heaven among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who …in heaven

Views about same-sex marriageBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor51%41%8%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose75%18%7%3,458
Don't know65%21%14%1,059
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 seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who …in hell

Views about same-sex marriageBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor35%58%8%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose60%31%9%3,458
Don't know47%35%18%1,059
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SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who identify as…

Views about same-sex marriageRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Strongly favor/favor25%18%57%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose51%18%31%3,458
Don't know35%35%30%1,059
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 seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who are…

Views about same-sex marriageConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor17%39%39%5%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose47%31%14%7%3,458
Don't know33%33%15%19%1,059
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 seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who would rather have…

Views about same-sex marriageSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor45%48%3%4%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose62%33%2%3%3,458
Don't know54%32%7%7%1,059
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 seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say government aid to the poor…

Views about same-sex marriageDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor35%60%4%2%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose60%35%3%2%3,458
Don't know50%36%7%7%1,059
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 seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say abortion should be…

Views about same-sex marriageLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor78%20%2%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose46%49%5%3,458
Don't know51%30%19%1,059
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 homosexuality among adults who seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say homosexuality…

Views about same-sex marriageShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor95%3%1%1%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose34%58%4%3%3,458
Don't know50%12%19%19%1,059
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 seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say…

Views about same-sex marriageStricter 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
Strongly favor/favor25%71%2%2%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose51%44%2%3%3,458
Don't know42%44%5%9%1,059
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 seldom or never read scripture by views about same-sex marriage

% of adults who seldom or never read scripture who say humans…

Views about same-sex marriageEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor60%20%4%14%2%11,568
Oppose/strongly oppose28%27%4%36%5%3,458
Don't know31%25%10%24%11%1,059
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.