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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among divorced or separated adults by religious group
% of divorced or separated adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
31%
11%
46%
11%
2%
898
Evangelical Protestant
53%
4%
36%
3%
3%
1,239
Historically Black Protestant
53%
6%
36%
3%
2%
398
Mainline Protestant
28%
11%
52%
6%
3%
764
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
10%
18%
58%
12%
2%
967
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.
Age distribution among divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
5%
36%
40%
19%
1,537
Philosophy/reason
8%
42%
37%
14%
521
Common sense
5%
35%
41%
18%
2,085
Science
5%
41%
40%
14%
370
Don't know
11%
19%
41%
29%
145
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
1%
7%
32%
47%
11%
< 1%
1,537
Philosophy/reason
3%
11%
36%
42%
9%
< 1%
521
Common sense
1%
8%
31%
48%
11%
< 1%
2,085
Science
1%
7%
38%
45%
7%
1%
370
Don't know
6%
10%
15%
50%
19%
1%
145
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
38%
62%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
51%
49%
528
Common sense
47%
53%
2,119
Science
48%
52%
377
Don't know
51%
49%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
53%
22%
2%
19%
5%
1,556
Philosophy/reason
71%
10%
1%
14%
3%
519
Common sense
70%
12%
1%
13%
4%
2,090
Science
59%
8%
1%
29%
3%
371
Don't know
57%
13%
3%
20%
7%
140
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
16%
7%
77%
1,548
Philosophy/reason
13%
11%
76%
520
Common sense
11%
8%
82%
2,089
Science
27%
7%
66%
369
Don't know
22%
7%
71%
148
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Religion
55%
24%
15%
6%
1,390
Philosophy/reason
42%
17%
27%
14%
497
Common sense
53%
22%
18%
7%
1,919
Science
44%
24%
23%
9%
345
Don't know
58%
14%
17%
12%
122
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
47%
35%
12%
6%
1,570
Philosophy/reason
31%
33%
19%
16%
526
Common sense
48%
36%
10%
6%
2,108
Science
41%
28%
19%
12%
372
Don't know
47%
29%
16%
8%
148
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
27%
73%
1,572
Philosophy/reason
29%
71%
528
Common sense
25%
75%
2,117
Science
29%
71%
377
Don't know
16%
84%
152
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 God among divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who say they…
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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
Religion
90%
8%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
52%
22%
8%
1%
13%
5%
528
Common sense
61%
24%
5%
1%
7%
3%
2,119
Science
45%
29%
5%
1%
19%
1%
377
Don't know
72%
11%
1%
7%
5%
4%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
87%
11%
1%
1%
< 1%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
33%
30%
16%
21%
1%
528
Common sense
43%
32%
13%
11%
1%
2,119
Science
36%
31%
7%
26%
1%
377
Don't know
59%
16%
4%
12%
10%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
55%
30%
14%
1%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
17%
38%
45%
< 1%
528
Common sense
20%
38%
42%
< 1%
2,119
Science
21%
32%
47%
< 1%
377
Don't know
38%
29%
28%
5%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
82%
12%
2%
3%
1%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
47%
17%
6%
30%
< 1%
528
Common sense
50%
18%
6%
24%
1%
2,119
Science
44%
17%
6%
32%
1%
377
Don't know
66%
10%
4%
15%
5%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
45%
13%
8%
33%
1%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
12%
8%
10%
70%
1%
528
Common sense
15%
7%
7%
70%
< 1%
2,119
Science
14%
9%
5%
71%
1%
377
Don't know
29%
7%
2%
54%
8%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
58%
7%
3%
30%
2%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
52%
9%
4%
35%
< 1%
528
Common sense
39%
9%
5%
46%
1%
2,119
Science
39%
11%
4%
43%
2%
377
Don't know
54%
2%
2%
32%
9%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
77%
11%
5%
6%
1%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
56%
18%
6%
18%
2%
528
Common sense
53%
14%
10%
22%
1%
2,119
Science
47%
17%
11%
23%
1%
377
Don't know
68%
8%
7%
12%
6%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
52%
14%
9%
23%
2%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
53%
15%
10%
22%
1%
528
Common sense
42%
15%
13%
29%
2%
2,119
Science
48%
20%
13%
19%
1%
377
Don't know
56%
6%
15%
14%
9%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who say…
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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
Religion
42%
55%
2%
1%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
26%
72%
1%
1%
528
Common sense
25%
73%
1%
1%
2,119
Science
22%
76%
1%
1%
377
Don't know
22%
68%
8%
2%
152
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Frequency of reading scripture among divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
65%
10%
6%
18%
1%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
22%
13%
8%
57%
< 1%
528
Common sense
26%
11%
9%
52%
1%
2,119
Science
23%
8%
7%
61%
< 1%
377
Don't know
40%
8%
10%
34%
9%
152
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Interpreting scripture among divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Religion
58%
26%
4%
7%
6%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
18%
22%
1%
54%
6%
528
Common sense
25%
26%
2%
37%
9%
2,119
Science
22%
19%
1%
51%
8%
377
Don't know
35%
19%
7%
21%
17%
152
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Belief in Heaven among divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
87%
6%
7%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
50%
41%
9%
528
Common sense
70%
22%
8%
2,119
Science
58%
37%
5%
377
Don't know
74%
16%
9%
152
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Belief in Hell among divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
79%
15%
7%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
35%
56%
10%
528
Common sense
54%
37%
9%
2,119
Science
46%
49%
6%
377
Don't know
59%
29%
12%
152
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Party affiliation among divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
37%
20%
44%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
24%
18%
57%
528
Common sense
31%
21%
49%
2,119
Science
23%
22%
55%
377
Don't know
17%
41%
42%
152
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Political ideology among divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
49%
24%
18%
8%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
21%
34%
42%
2%
528
Common sense
29%
37%
27%
8%
2,119
Science
26%
27%
42%
5%
377
Don't know
21%
36%
24%
19%
152
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Views about size of government among divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
47%
47%
2%
4%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
45%
49%
3%
3%
528
Common sense
48%
45%
3%
4%
2,119
Science
34%
62%
2%
2%
377
Don't know
23%
47%
11%
18%
152
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Views about government aid to the poor among divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
42%
52%
5%
2%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
29%
66%
5%
1%
528
Common sense
39%
55%
4%
2%
2,119
Science
35%
58%
3%
4%
377
Don't know
27%
50%
12%
11%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who say abortion should be…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
37%
59%
4%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
68%
29%
3%
528
Common sense
64%
31%
5%
2,119
Science
67%
29%
4%
377
Don't know
51%
33%
15%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
42%
50%
4%
4%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
80%
14%
4%
2%
528
Common sense
68%
24%
5%
3%
2,119
Science
76%
18%
3%
3%
377
Don't know
54%
22%
12%
12%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who …same-sex marriage
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
29%
62%
8%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
72%
22%
6%
528
Common sense
57%
33%
10%
2,119
Science
64%
29%
7%
377
Don't know
47%
32%
21%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who say…
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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
Religion
41%
53%
3%
4%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
26%
69%
2%
2%
528
Common sense
37%
56%
3%
4%
2,119
Science
31%
65%
2%
2%
377
Don't know
23%
55%
7%
15%
152
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 divorced or separated adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of divorced or separated adults who say humans…
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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
Religion
11%
27%
2%
55%
5%
1,576
Philosophy/reason
48%
26%
6%
17%
3%
528
Common sense
34%
27%
4%
31%
5%
2,119
Science
52%
20%
3%
23%
2%
377
Don't know
20%
19%
8%
38%
15%
152
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.