Views about government aid to the poor among agnostics
% of agnostics who say government aid to the poor…
Survey year | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 1,474. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
2014 | 29% | 65% | 3% | 3% | 1,474 |
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who are ages…
Views about government aid to the poor | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 399. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
Does more harm than good | 41% | 34% | 14% | 10% | 399 |
Does more good than harm | 38% | 36% | 17% | 9% | 981 |
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Generational cohort among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who are…
Views about government aid to the poor | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 399. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
Does more harm than good | 26% | 26% | 24% | 17% | 7% | < 1% | 399 |
Does more good than harm | 25% | 23% | 25% | 21% | 5% | < 1% | 981 |
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Gender composition among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who are…
Views about government aid to the poor | Men | Women | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
Does more harm than good | 71% | 29% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 56% | 44% | 996 |
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Racial and ethnic composition among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who identify as…
Views about government aid to the poor | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 396. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 81% | 2% | 4% | 8% | 6% | 396 |
Does more good than harm | 79% | 4% | 5% | 8% | 4% | 983 |
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Immigrant status among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who are…
Views about government aid to the poor | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 401. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
Does more harm than good | 6% | 15% | 79% | 401 |
Does more good than harm | 9% | 15% | 77% | 992 |
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Income distribution among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who have a household income of…
Views about government aid to the poor | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 372. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
Does more harm than good | 17% | 20% | 36% | 27% | 372 |
Does more good than harm | 24% | 17% | 28% | 31% | 930 |
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Educational distribution among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who have completed…
Views about government aid to the poor | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
Does more harm than good | 29% | 38% | 21% | 12% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 19% | 35% | 28% | 19% | 996 |
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Marital status among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who are…
Views about government aid to the poor | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 34% | 8% | 9% | 2% | 46% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 35% | 12% | 12% | 2% | 38% | 992 |
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Parent of children under 18 among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who are…
Views about government aid to the poor | Parents | Non-parents | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
Does more harm than good | 21% | 79% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 22% | 78% | 993 |
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who say they…
Views about government aid to the poor | 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 |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
Does more harm than good | 11% | 23% | 15% | 1% | 37% | 13% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 6% | 19% | 18% | < 1% | 44% | 13% | 996 |
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Importance of religion in one's life among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who say religion is…
Views about government aid to the poor | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 1% | 16% | 28% | 54% | 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 5% | 12% | 34% | 49% | < 1% | 996 |
Attendance at religious services among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who attend religious services…
Views about government aid to the poor | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
Does more harm than good | 1% | 17% | 81% | 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 2% | 20% | 78% | < 1% | 996 |
Frequency of prayer among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who pray…
Views about government aid to the poor | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 8% | 4% | 4% | 84% | < 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 9% | 4% | 7% | 80% | < 1% | 996 |
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who attend prayer group…
Views about government aid to the poor | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 2% | 1% | 1% | 97% | < 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 1% | 2% | 3% | 94% | < 1% | 996 |
Frequency of meditation among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who meditate…
Views about government aid to the poor | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 19% | 7% | 5% | 68% | 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 27% | 14% | 7% | 51% | 1% | 996 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Views about government aid to the poor | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 34% | 16% | 12% | 37% | 2% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 39% | 21% | 12% | 27% | 1% | 996 |
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Views about government aid to the poor | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 54% | 16% | 12% | 17% | 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 55% | 20% | 15% | 10% | 1% | 996 |
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Views about government aid to the poor | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 1% | 20% | 63% | 16% | 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 1% | 28% | 48% | 21% | 1% | 996 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who say…
Views about government aid to the poor | 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 |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
Does more harm than good | 24% | 75% | 1% | < 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 12% | 87% | 1% | < 1% | 996 |
Frequency of reading scripture among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who read scripture…
Views about government aid to the poor | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 3% | 2% | 5% | 89% | < 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 3% | 5% | 6% | 86% | < 1% | 996 |
Interpreting scripture among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who say the holy scripture is…
Views about government aid to the poor | 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 |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 1% | 3% | < 1% | 91% | 6% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 1% | 2% | < 1% | 94% | 3% | 996 |
Belief in Heaven among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who …in heaven
Views about government aid to the poor | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
Does more harm than good | 18% | 69% | 12% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 13% | 75% | 12% | 996 |
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Belief in Hell among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who …in hell
Views about government aid to the poor | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
Does more harm than good | 14% | 77% | 9% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 8% | 83% | 9% | 996 |
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who identify as…
Views about government aid to the poor | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
Does more harm than good | 51% | 19% | 30% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 8% | 12% | 81% | 996 |
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Political ideology among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who are…
Views about government aid to the poor | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
Does more harm than good | 25% | 52% | 19% | 4% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 4% | 34% | 60% | 2% | 996 |
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Views about size of government among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who would rather have…
Views about government aid to the poor | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
Does more harm than good | 81% | 17% | 1% | < 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 35% | 56% | 4% | 5% | 996 |
Views about abortion among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who say abortion should be…
Views about government aid to the poor | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
Does more harm than good | 78% | 19% | 3% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 92% | 7% | 1% | 996 |
Views about homosexuality among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who say homosexuality…
Views about government aid to the poor | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
Does more harm than good | 87% | 10% | 3% | 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 97% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 996 |
Views about same-sex marriage among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who …same-sex marriage
Views about government aid to the poor | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample Size |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
Does more harm than good | 82% | 15% | 3% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 95% | 2% | 2% | 996 |
Views about environmental regulation among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who say…
Views about government aid to the poor | 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 |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
Does more harm than good | 44% | 53% | 3% | 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 11% | 88% | 1% | 1% | 996 |
Views about human evolution among agnostics by views about government aid to the poor
% of agnostics who say humans…
Views about government aid to the poor | 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 |
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Sample size = 403. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
Does more harm than good | 80% | 9% | 6% | 5% | < 1% | 403 |
Does more good than harm | 86% | 8% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 996 |