Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201432%12%39%13%3%913
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by religious group

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Catholic39%11%40%9%1%163
Evangelical Protestant50%12%29%8%< 1%113
Historically Black Protestant45%4%41%7%4%112
Mainline Protestant35%16%41%6%3%153
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")14%16%43%22%6%232
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are ages…

Sources of guidance on right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Religion23%39%23%15%248
Philosophy/reason21%41%26%12%131
Common sense25%38%26%10%361
Science18%45%30%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.

Generational cohort among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Religion9%20%34%30%8%< 1%248
Philosophy/reason14%17%32%29%9%< 1%131
Common sense13%22%30%29%7%< 1%361
Science8%18%37%30%7%< 1%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.

Gender composition among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMenWomenSample size
Religion45%55%259
Philosophy/reason50%50%135
Common sense52%48%366
Science49%51%125
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Religion37%33%5%21%5%256
Philosophy/reason60%13%12%13%1%135
Common sense57%26%7%6%4%362
Science62%10%5%14%9%124
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Religion26%10%64%254
Philosophy/reason36%10%53%132
Common sense19%8%73%362
Science31%13%57%123
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Income distribution among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who have a household income of…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Religion30%20%27%23%224
Philosophy/reason13%12%26%49%129
Common sense19%15%31%35%331
Science14%15%24%47%109
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who have completed…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Religion39%27%19%15%259
Philosophy/reason12%20%28%40%135
Common sense31%27%25%17%365
Science11%21%24%43%124
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Marital status among adults in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Religion44%8%16%7%26%257
Philosophy/reason50%5%13%3%29%135
Common sense41%10%10%5%34%365
Science52%5%17%3%23%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
Religion32%68%259
Philosophy/reason30%70%135
Common sense30%70%366
Science26%74%124
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say they…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieve 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
Religion88%11%1%1%< 1%< 1%259
Philosophy/reason39%21%16%< 1%15%9%135
Common sense53%24%7%< 1%11%4%366
Science31%22%6%< 1%36%4%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say religion is…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Religion85%13%< 1%1%1%259
Philosophy/reason31%32%18%19%< 1%135
Common sense35%37%15%14%< 1%366
Science29%10%25%35%< 1%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who attend religious services…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion61%28%10%1%259
Philosophy/reason20%36%45%< 1%135
Common sense18%41%40%< 1%366
Science15%24%60%< 1%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who pray…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion76%18%2%3%1%259
Philosophy/reason36%22%9%34%< 1%135
Common sense34%24%6%35%1%366
Science28%19%3%48%2%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who attend prayer group…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion40%13%9%37%< 1%259
Philosophy/reason16%5%11%68%1%135
Common sense10%9%8%74%< 1%366
Science15%2%2%79%2%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who meditate…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion52%15%5%27%1%259
Philosophy/reason42%6%9%42%< 1%135
Common sense31%13%3%53%< 1%366
Science31%21%9%37%1%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion75%14%8%3%1%259
Philosophy/reason44%18%29%8%< 1%135
Common sense45%19%12%22%2%366
Science48%14%12%23%2%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion48%16%13%22%2%259
Philosophy/reason49%27%9%14%< 1%135
Common sense38%19%20%22%1%366
Science55%18%11%15%1%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion42%56%2%< 1%259
Philosophy/reason30%69%< 1%< 1%135
Common sense24%75%1%< 1%366
Science21%78%1%< 1%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who read scripture…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion60%15%7%18%< 1%259
Philosophy/reason20%9%9%61%1%135
Common sense16%11%5%67%< 1%366
Science12%6%4%77%1%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say the holy scripture is…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWord 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
Religion45%30%7%9%8%259
Philosophy/reason7%18%4%67%5%135
Common sense16%25%< 1%48%10%366
Science14%12%< 1%69%5%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who …in heaven

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion91%5%4%259
Philosophy/reason44%44%11%135
Common sense64%30%6%366
Science47%51%2%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who …in hell

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion84%12%5%259
Philosophy/reason25%69%5%135
Common sense44%48%8%366
Science33%63%3%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Religion32%20%48%259
Philosophy/reason26%12%62%135
Common sense33%14%54%366
Science12%13%75%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Religion39%33%20%7%259
Philosophy/reason9%48%38%4%135
Common sense22%43%28%8%366
Science12%32%52%4%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who would rather have…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Religion43%51%2%4%259
Philosophy/reason41%56%3%< 1%135
Common sense46%50%1%3%366
Science28%69%1%3%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say government aid to the poor…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion38%52%9%2%259
Philosophy/reason23%75%3%< 1%135
Common sense43%55%1%1%366
Science20%73%1%6%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say abortion should be…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Religion45%51%4%259
Philosophy/reason74%24%2%135
Common sense81%16%3%366
Science83%12%5%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say homosexuality…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion50%42%5%4%259
Philosophy/reason93%6%1%< 1%135
Common sense79%17%3%1%366
Science91%9%1%< 1%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who …same-sex marriage

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Religion36%57%7%259
Philosophy/reason85%9%6%135
Common sense71%23%6%366
Science84%11%4%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStricter 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
Religion32%63%2%3%259
Philosophy/reason25%69%2%4%135
Common sense30%66%3%1%366
Science10%87%< 1%3%125
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 in the Washington, DC metro area by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults in the Washington, DC metro area who say humans…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Religion9%36%1%49%4%259
Philosophy/reason52%29%7%11%< 1%135
Common sense46%27%4%18%5%366
Science71%13%2%13%< 1%125
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.