Educational distribution among adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by religious group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…
Chart
Table
Share
Religious tradition
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Catholic
37%
27%
21%
15%
732
Evangelical Protestant
39%
36%
16%
9%
408
Historically Black Protestant
51%
33%
11%
4%
111
Jewish
15%
17%
31%
36%
144
Mainline Protestant
22%
33%
25%
20%
646
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
27%
35%
23%
16%
1,393
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
High school or less
42%
26%
20%
12%
748
Some college
43%
31%
19%
8%
892
College
25%
39%
23%
13%
1,203
Post-graduate degree
9%
44%
28%
18%
972
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
High school or less
32%
15%
22%
22%
9%
1%
748
Some college
30%
21%
22%
21%
5%
< 1%
892
College
11%
22%
30%
27%
8%
1%
1,203
Post-graduate degree
2%
14%
38%
35%
11%
1%
972
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Men
Women
Sample size
High school or less
59%
41%
757
Some college
53%
47%
902
College
53%
47%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
50%
50%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
High school or less
54%
11%
4%
27%
4%
750
Some college
65%
10%
5%
15%
5%
889
College
78%
6%
6%
8%
3%
1,207
Post-graduate degree
78%
3%
10%
6%
3%
975
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
High school or less
22%
13%
65%
739
Some college
11%
16%
73%
894
College
14%
11%
75%
1,212
Post-graduate degree
17%
14%
69%
982
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
High school or less
53%
21%
15%
11%
649
Some college
33%
21%
30%
16%
824
College
16%
16%
35%
33%
1,112
Post-graduate degree
9%
10%
30%
52%
896
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
High school or less
30%
7%
13%
5%
44%
754
Some college
32%
13%
13%
3%
39%
900
College
50%
10%
11%
3%
26%
1,211
Post-graduate degree
62%
7%
12%
4%
15%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
High school or less
23%
77%
755
Some college
24%
76%
901
College
28%
72%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
29%
71%
986
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say they…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
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
High school or less
48%
28%
10%
1%
11%
2%
757
Some college
44%
24%
11%
1%
15%
5%
902
College
39%
25%
10%
< 1%
22%
4%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
32%
28%
11%
1%
24%
5%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
39%
29%
17%
14%
1%
757
Some college
27%
34%
18%
20%
1%
902
College
27%
32%
20%
20%
1%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
28%
29%
19%
24%
< 1%
989
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 who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend religious services…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
22%
35%
42%
1%
757
Some college
15%
40%
45%
< 1%
902
College
18%
39%
43%
< 1%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
20%
37%
42%
< 1%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
41%
19%
9%
30%
1%
757
Some college
37%
19%
8%
36%
< 1%
902
College
35%
18%
7%
39%
1%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
32%
18%
7%
42%
< 1%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend prayer group…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
17%
11%
8%
63%
< 1%
757
Some college
9%
8%
7%
75%
< 1%
902
College
9%
7%
9%
75%
< 1%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
9%
5%
9%
77%
< 1%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
38%
10%
4%
46%
2%
757
Some college
39%
12%
5%
44%
1%
902
College
40%
11%
7%
42%
< 1%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
44%
12%
7%
36%
1%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
52%
15%
9%
22%
1%
757
Some college
49%
22%
10%
18%
1%
902
College
50%
20%
11%
18%
1%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
51%
19%
14%
16%
1%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
53%
13%
10%
23%
1%
757
Some college
59%
16%
11%
13%
1%
902
College
57%
17%
14%
12%
< 1%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
54%
21%
13%
12%
1%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
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
High school or less
22%
76%
1%
1%
757
Some college
24%
73%
2%
< 1%
902
College
25%
73%
1%
1%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
22%
75%
2%
< 1%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who read scripture…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
26%
12%
9%
53%
< 1%
757
Some college
20%
11%
9%
59%
1%
902
College
15%
11%
12%
62%
1%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
15%
11%
11%
63%
< 1%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
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
High school or less
25%
24%
1%
43%
6%
757
Some college
9%
24%
1%
56%
10%
902
College
6%
19%
1%
67%
7%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
4%
19%
1%
71%
6%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
67%
25%
8%
757
Some college
53%
35%
11%
902
College
45%
45%
10%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
40%
52%
8%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
High school or less
51%
42%
7%
757
Some college
38%
51%
10%
902
College
29%
63%
8%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
24%
70%
6%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
High school or less
29%
24%
47%
757
Some college
29%
17%
54%
902
College
26%
12%
61%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
23%
8%
69%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
28%
35%
30%
7%
757
Some college
20%
40%
37%
3%
902
College
16%
37%
45%
2%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
14%
34%
50%
2%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
46%
48%
3%
3%
757
Some college
49%
44%
3%
4%
902
College
44%
48%
3%
5%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
43%
52%
4%
2%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say government aid to the poor…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
39%
56%
4%
1%
757
Some college
36%
59%
4%
2%
902
College
28%
67%
4%
1%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
23%
73%
3%
1%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
56%
40%
4%
757
Some college
71%
26%
3%
902
College
78%
19%
3%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
80%
18%
2%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
75%
19%
4%
2%
757
Some college
84%
12%
3%
1%
902
College
89%
8%
2%
1%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
86%
10%
3%
1%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
High school or less
65%
27%
7%
757
Some college
80%
16%
4%
902
College
84%
12%
4%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
83%
13%
4%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
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
High school or less
36%
59%
3%
3%
757
Some college
25%
71%
2%
2%
902
College
19%
77%
2%
2%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
16%
81%
2%
1%
989
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 say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by educational group
% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say humans…
Chart
Table
Share
Educational distribution
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
High school or less
41%
23%
4%
27%
5%
757
Some college
51%
27%
5%
17%
1%
902
College
61%
24%
5%
8%
2%
1,218
Post-graduate degree
68%
19%
5%
6%
2%
989
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.