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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in the Midwest by religious group
% of adults in the Midwest 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
32%
10%
47%
8%
3%
1,634
Evangelical Protestant
57%
6%
32%
3%
2%
1,937
Historically Black Protestant
43%
7%
43%
4%
3%
335
Mainline Protestant
29%
9%
54%
5%
3%
1,637
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
6%
16%
59%
16%
2%
1,455
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 adults in the Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
13%
33%
32%
23%
2,478
Philosophy/reason
34%
34%
21%
11%
727
Common sense
22%
34%
27%
17%
3,315
Science
33%
34%
21%
12%
620
Don't know
25%
28%
24%
23%
217
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
9%
10%
27%
37%
15%
1%
2,478
Philosophy/reason
24%
18%
27%
24%
7%
1%
727
Common sense
14%
15%
27%
32%
11%
1%
3,315
Science
21%
18%
28%
25%
7%
1%
620
Don't know
17%
14%
22%
32%
14%
1%
217
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
42%
58%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
52%
48%
734
Common sense
51%
49%
3,368
Science
55%
45%
630
Don't know
60%
40%
223
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 in the Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
79%
11%
1%
6%
3%
2,500
Philosophy/reason
78%
7%
2%
9%
4%
728
Common sense
81%
9%
2%
5%
3%
3,333
Science
77%
7%
5%
8%
3%
618
Don't know
80%
10%
2%
4%
3%
205
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
6%
6%
88%
2,521
Philosophy/reason
11%
9%
80%
728
Common sense
6%
7%
87%
3,333
Science
14%
9%
77%
620
Don't know
6%
6%
88%
216
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 in the Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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
34%
22%
31%
13%
2,201
Philosophy/reason
31%
22%
27%
19%
668
Common sense
35%
21%
28%
16%
2,969
Science
32%
20%
26%
22%
575
Don't know
38%
16%
29%
17%
167
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
41%
33%
17%
9%
2,523
Philosophy/reason
32%
34%
20%
15%
733
Common sense
44%
34%
15%
8%
3,356
Science
32%
31%
24%
13%
625
Don't know
31%
38%
17%
14%
221
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 in the Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
58%
3%
12%
8%
19%
2,523
Philosophy/reason
40%
10%
12%
5%
33%
731
Common sense
47%
9%
12%
7%
25%
3,356
Science
41%
6%
9%
3%
40%
628
Don't know
40%
6%
13%
11%
30%
219
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
31%
69%
2,526
Philosophy/reason
27%
73%
734
Common sense
29%
71%
3,359
Science
26%
74%
628
Don't know
23%
77%
222
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 adults in the Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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
91%
8%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
42%
29%
7%
1%
16%
5%
734
Common sense
54%
27%
6%
1%
10%
2%
3,368
Science
34%
28%
8%
1%
26%
3%
630
Don't know
65%
17%
6%
4%
4%
5%
223
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults in the Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
30%
33%
21%
16%
1%
734
Common sense
36%
36%
15%
12%
1%
3,368
Science
27%
27%
18%
27%
1%
630
Don't know
61%
21%
5%
7%
6%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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
65%
23%
11%
1%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
19%
41%
39%
1%
734
Common sense
21%
40%
39%
< 1%
3,368
Science
15%
34%
51%
< 1%
630
Don't know
38%
34%
24%
4%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
81%
12%
2%
4%
< 1%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
34%
21%
11%
34%
< 1%
734
Common sense
41%
22%
8%
28%
1%
3,368
Science
28%
16%
8%
48%
< 1%
630
Don't know
58%
12%
6%
16%
7%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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
44%
14%
10%
32%
< 1%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
12%
8%
10%
70%
< 1%
734
Common sense
10%
7%
7%
75%
1%
3,368
Science
9%
6%
7%
77%
< 1%
630
Don't know
22%
5%
6%
58%
9%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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
50%
6%
3%
38%
2%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
36%
10%
6%
47%
1%
734
Common sense
29%
8%
4%
58%
1%
3,368
Science
25%
9%
5%
59%
2%
630
Don't know
45%
8%
5%
37%
5%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
77%
11%
6%
5%
1%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
50%
19%
12%
19%
1%
734
Common sense
46%
19%
12%
23%
1%
3,368
Science
40%
20%
12%
27%
1%
630
Don't know
66%
8%
6%
11%
9%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
46%
16%
13%
23%
3%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
52%
18%
12%
17%
1%
734
Common sense
38%
17%
14%
31%
1%
3,368
Science
42%
18%
14%
24%
1%
630
Don't know
50%
11%
14%
17%
7%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who say…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
52%
47%
1%
1%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
22%
75%
2%
1%
734
Common sense
25%
73%
1%
< 1%
3,368
Science
19%
80%
< 1%
1%
630
Don't know
30%
59%
8%
3%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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
61%
11%
8%
20%
1%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
19%
13%
10%
58%
< 1%
734
Common sense
18%
10%
10%
62%
< 1%
3,368
Science
12%
8%
9%
70%
1%
630
Don't know
36%
10%
9%
41%
4%
223
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Interpreting scripture among adults in the Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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
53%
33%
4%
6%
4%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
11%
24%
2%
56%
7%
734
Common sense
19%
32%
2%
39%
8%
3,368
Science
16%
22%
1%
57%
5%
630
Don't know
21%
28%
8%
23%
20%
223
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Belief in Heaven among adults in the Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
88%
6%
7%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
59%
33%
8%
734
Common sense
72%
21%
7%
3,368
Science
56%
38%
7%
630
Don't know
69%
13%
18%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who …in hell
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
79%
13%
7%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
43%
49%
8%
734
Common sense
55%
37%
8%
3,368
Science
39%
53%
7%
630
Don't know
52%
23%
26%
223
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Party affiliation among adults in the Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
53%
18%
30%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
30%
16%
53%
734
Common sense
35%
19%
46%
3,368
Science
22%
17%
60%
630
Don't know
36%
28%
36%
223
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Political ideology among adults in the Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
55%
25%
13%
7%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
23%
33%
38%
5%
734
Common sense
32%
37%
25%
7%
3,368
Science
22%
38%
37%
3%
630
Don't know
30%
36%
21%
13%
223
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Views about size of government among adults in the Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
66%
29%
2%
3%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
51%
43%
4%
2%
734
Common sense
56%
38%
3%
4%
3,368
Science
44%
49%
4%
3%
630
Don't know
50%
28%
6%
16%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who say government aid to the poor…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
54%
40%
4%
2%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
36%
59%
3%
1%
734
Common sense
48%
48%
3%
1%
3,368
Science
32%
63%
3%
2%
630
Don't know
30%
45%
14%
11%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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
27%
70%
3%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
66%
32%
2%
734
Common sense
61%
36%
3%
3,368
Science
72%
23%
5%
630
Don't know
38%
43%
19%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
36%
55%
5%
4%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
83%
14%
3%
1%
734
Common sense
70%
24%
3%
3%
3,368
Science
80%
17%
2%
1%
630
Don't know
50%
26%
10%
14%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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
28%
66%
6%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
77%
17%
6%
734
Common sense
61%
31%
8%
3,368
Science
76%
18%
6%
630
Don't know
44%
34%
22%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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
48%
46%
2%
3%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
29%
66%
2%
3%
734
Common sense
38%
57%
2%
2%
3,368
Science
29%
66%
3%
2%
630
Don't know
28%
49%
9%
14%
223
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 Midwest by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in the Midwest 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
9%
26%
2%
59%
5%
2,536
Philosophy/reason
52%
25%
5%
15%
3%
734
Common sense
38%
28%
4%
26%
4%
3,368
Science
60%
17%
3%
18%
1%
630
Don't know
20%
22%
17%
22%
19%
223
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.