Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who attend services monthly or yearly
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Survey year
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
24%
12%
52%
9%
2%
11,214
2007
19%
11%
62%
6%
3%
11,431
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by religious group
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
Buddhist
9%
27%
52%
10%
1%
105
Catholic
21%
11%
55%
12%
2%
2,747
Evangelical Protestant
40%
8%
45%
4%
2%
2,367
Hindu
4%
16%
53%
26%
2%
111
Historically Black Protestant
37%
6%
50%
5%
2%
652
Jewish
10%
21%
49%
15%
4%
428
Mainline Protestant
22%
12%
56%
8%
3%
2,517
Orthodox Christian
18%
19%
54%
7%
1%
102
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
10%
18%
57%
13%
2%
1,668
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are ages…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
18%
37%
31%
14%
2,596
Philosophy/reason
34%
37%
21%
8%
1,396
Common sense
25%
35%
26%
14%
5,694
Science
29%
39%
22%
10%
1,023
Don't know
22%
31%
29%
18%
298
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
11%
13%
31%
37%
8%
1%
2,596
Philosophy/reason
22%
20%
29%
24%
5%
< 1%
1,396
Common sense
16%
16%
28%
30%
9%
1%
5,694
Science
20%
18%
30%
25%
6%
1%
1,023
Don't know
12%
16%
25%
32%
14%
1%
298
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
43%
57%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
53%
47%
1,413
Common sense
50%
50%
5,806
Science
53%
47%
1,042
Don't know
51%
49%
315
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who identify as…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
60%
17%
3%
17%
4%
2,607
Philosophy/reason
65%
9%
6%
16%
4%
1,398
Common sense
67%
12%
4%
13%
3%
5,739
Science
57%
7%
9%
23%
4%
1,029
Don't know
69%
11%
2%
12%
6%
303
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
15%
8%
77%
2,598
Philosophy/reason
16%
14%
70%
1,398
Common sense
13%
11%
76%
5,734
Science
29%
11%
60%
1,029
Don't know
12%
7%
82%
307
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who have a household income of…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Religion
40%
21%
23%
16%
2,346
Philosophy/reason
29%
17%
28%
26%
1,279
Common sense
31%
21%
27%
21%
5,146
Science
32%
18%
26%
25%
938
Don't know
36%
22%
20%
22%
247
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who have completed…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
46%
34%
13%
7%
2,628
Philosophy/reason
27%
34%
23%
16%
1,413
Common sense
41%
34%
16%
10%
5,779
Science
37%
23%
22%
18%
1,034
Don't know
32%
35%
20%
13%
311
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
49%
7%
17%
5%
22%
2,628
Philosophy/reason
40%
10%
12%
3%
34%
1,411
Common sense
46%
9%
13%
6%
26%
5,784
Science
46%
9%
10%
3%
32%
1,038
Don't know
41%
6%
12%
11%
30%
308
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
33%
67%
2,626
Philosophy/reason
28%
72%
1,409
Common sense
31%
69%
5,788
Science
33%
67%
1,039
Don't know
25%
75%
311
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say they…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
84%
13%
2%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
47%
31%
10%
< 1%
9%
3%
1,413
Common sense
59%
28%
6%
1%
4%
2%
5,806
Science
39%
35%
11%
< 1%
12%
3%
1,042
Don't know
66%
20%
4%
4%
2%
4%
315
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say religion is…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
76%
21%
2%
1%
< 1%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
29%
48%
16%
7%
< 1%
1,413
Common sense
37%
47%
13%
3%
< 1%
5,806
Science
30%
42%
20%
8%
< 1%
1,042
Don't know
59%
28%
7%
3%
3%
315
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who pray…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
72%
19%
5%
4%
1%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
39%
25%
12%
24%
< 1%
1,413
Common sense
46%
23%
11%
19%
1%
5,806
Science
35%
23%
12%
30%
< 1%
1,042
Don't know
56%
20%
9%
12%
3%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who attend prayer group…
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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
14%
17%
17%
51%
< 1%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
6%
10%
13%
71%
< 1%
1,413
Common sense
6%
10%
13%
71%
< 1%
5,806
Science
6%
10%
13%
71%
< 1%
1,042
Don't know
9%
11%
13%
63%
4%
315
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who meditate…
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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
39%
9%
5%
45%
2%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
39%
12%
7%
41%
1%
1,413
Common sense
29%
10%
6%
54%
1%
5,806
Science
30%
12%
6%
51%
1%
1,042
Don't know
44%
9%
5%
38%
5%
315
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
66%
16%
9%
8%
1%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
51%
21%
11%
16%
1%
1,413
Common sense
47%
21%
15%
16%
1%
5,806
Science
43%
19%
17%
19%
2%
1,042
Don't know
62%
14%
10%
8%
6%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
43%
15%
14%
27%
2%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
55%
17%
12%
16%
1%
1,413
Common sense
38%
17%
16%
27%
1%
5,806
Science
42%
15%
17%
24%
1%
1,042
Don't know
51%
13%
15%
14%
7%
315
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
42%
55%
1%
1%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
24%
74%
2%
< 1%
1,413
Common sense
26%
73%
1%
1%
5,806
Science
20%
78%
1%
1%
1,042
Don't know
26%
60%
6%
7%
315
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who read scripture…
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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
41%
18%
12%
27%
1%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
17%
15%
15%
52%
< 1%
1,413
Common sense
16%
14%
14%
55%
< 1%
5,806
Science
11%
12%
14%
63%
1%
1,042
Don't know
30%
15%
14%
39%
2%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
46%
34%
4%
10%
6%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
12%
27%
< 1%
50%
10%
1,413
Common sense
20%
34%
2%
36%
9%
5,806
Science
18%
23%
1%
51%
7%
1,042
Don't know
19%
22%
10%
26%
23%
315
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who …in heaven
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
90%
6%
4%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
63%
27%
10%
1,413
Common sense
78%
16%
6%
5,806
Science
63%
32%
6%
1,042
Don't know
68%
14%
18%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
77%
17%
6%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
44%
48%
9%
1,413
Common sense
57%
35%
9%
5,806
Science
45%
49%
6%
1,042
Don't know
55%
24%
21%
315
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.
Party affiliation among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
43%
18%
39%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
30%
14%
56%
1,413
Common sense
36%
17%
47%
5,806
Science
25%
16%
59%
1,042
Don't know
31%
30%
39%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
46%
30%
18%
6%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
22%
40%
35%
3%
1,413
Common sense
30%
41%
23%
6%
5,806
Science
25%
37%
35%
4%
1,042
Don't know
31%
35%
22%
12%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who would rather have…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
51%
43%
3%
3%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
45%
49%
3%
3%
1,413
Common sense
52%
42%
3%
3%
5,806
Science
38%
58%
2%
2%
1,042
Don't know
44%
32%
10%
13%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
48%
46%
4%
2%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
34%
61%
5%
1%
1,413
Common sense
47%
48%
3%
2%
5,806
Science
34%
62%
2%
2%
1,042
Don't know
32%
43%
13%
12%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
40%
55%
5%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
70%
28%
2%
1,413
Common sense
64%
32%
4%
5,806
Science
68%
29%
3%
1,042
Don't know
49%
35%
16%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say homosexuality…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
52%
39%
5%
4%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
84%
12%
3%
1%
1,413
Common sense
73%
21%
3%
3%
5,806
Science
82%
14%
2%
2%
1,042
Don't know
58%
23%
11%
8%
315
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 who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly 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
42%
50%
9%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
77%
18%
4%
1,413
Common sense
64%
28%
8%
5,806
Science
73%
21%
7%
1,042
Don't know
50%
28%
22%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
43%
52%
2%
3%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
26%
71%
2%
1%
1,413
Common sense
39%
57%
2%
2%
5,806
Science
28%
69%
1%
2%
1,042
Don't know
30%
52%
7%
10%
315
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among adults who attend services monthly or yearly by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults who attend services monthly or yearly who say humans…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
14%
32%
3%
47%
4%
2,638
Philosophy/reason
49%
28%
4%
16%
2%
1,413
Common sense
36%
30%
4%
26%
3%
5,806
Science
55%
23%
3%
17%
2%
1,042
Don't know
20%
22%
22%
20%
16%
315
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.