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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Pennsylvania by religious group
% of adults in Pennsylvania who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
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Catholic
30%
7%
50%
11%
3%
355
Evangelical Protestant
67%
5%
25%
3%
1%
248
Mainline Protestant
29%
8%
53%
7%
3%
344
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
7%
13%
57%
21%
2%
243
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
12%
31%
33%
24%
466
Philosophy/reason
38%
24%
23%
15%
128
Common sense
23%
32%
26%
20%
586
Science
29%
38%
20%
14%
137
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
6%
12%
25%
39%
17%
2%
466
Philosophy/reason
23%
22%
17%
25%
11%
2%
128
Common sense
16%
11%
27%
32%
12%
1%
586
Science
25%
11%
30%
23%
10%
1%
137
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
40%
60%
474
Philosophy/reason
51%
49%
128
Common sense
49%
51%
590
Science
65%
35%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
80%
12%
2%
4%
2%
469
Philosophy/reason
77%
10%
6%
4%
3%
127
Common sense
84%
8%
1%
4%
2%
583
Science
76%
8%
5%
9%
2%
137
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
6%
6%
88%
468
Philosophy/reason
10%
8%
81%
127
Common sense
4%
7%
89%
580
Science
13%
12%
75%
134
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Religion
39%
26%
22%
13%
408
Philosophy/reason
27%
17%
31%
26%
107
Common sense
35%
19%
25%
21%
504
Science
35%
13%
22%
30%
118
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
51%
26%
12%
11%
473
Philosophy/reason
25%
25%
32%
17%
128
Common sense
48%
28%
15%
8%
588
Science
37%
25%
21%
16%
137
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
58%
3%
11%
11%
16%
473
Philosophy/reason
41%
12%
9%
8%
30%
128
Common sense
47%
9%
10%
8%
26%
587
Science
43%
4%
9%
4%
40%
137
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
26%
74%
472
Philosophy/reason
33%
67%
128
Common sense
28%
72%
587
Science
23%
77%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Religion
92%
6%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
474
Philosophy/reason
41%
32%
8%
< 1%
14%
6%
128
Common sense
48%
30%
8%
1%
11%
2%
590
Science
29%
23%
9%
< 1%
34%
5%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
89%
8%
1%
1%
1%
474
Philosophy/reason
30%
37%
19%
14%
< 1%
128
Common sense
33%
36%
16%
14%
< 1%
590
Science
20%
28%
22%
30%
< 1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
66%
24%
9%
< 1%
474
Philosophy/reason
22%
39%
38%
< 1%
128
Common sense
17%
41%
41%
1%
590
Science
13%
35%
51%
1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
84%
12%
1%
3%
< 1%
474
Philosophy/reason
40%
16%
10%
33%
< 1%
128
Common sense
39%
21%
9%
31%
< 1%
590
Science
31%
9%
6%
53%
1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
44%
10%
14%
31%
< 1%
474
Philosophy/reason
7%
11%
7%
75%
< 1%
128
Common sense
11%
5%
6%
78%
< 1%
590
Science
9%
2%
3%
85%
< 1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
53%
8%
3%
34%
2%
474
Philosophy/reason
42%
10%
8%
40%
< 1%
128
Common sense
28%
7%
5%
59%
< 1%
590
Science
26%
8%
4%
61%
1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
77%
12%
7%
4%
1%
474
Philosophy/reason
46%
28%
8%
15%
3%
128
Common sense
45%
17%
13%
25%
< 1%
590
Science
36%
16%
13%
33%
3%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
53%
19%
9%
18%
1%
474
Philosophy/reason
60%
14%
14%
12%
< 1%
128
Common sense
35%
20%
16%
30%
1%
590
Science
43%
18%
13%
26%
< 1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
52%
47%
1%
< 1%
474
Philosophy/reason
26%
73%
< 1%
1%
128
Common sense
29%
70%
1%
< 1%
590
Science
23%
73%
2%
1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
64%
9%
8%
19%
< 1%
474
Philosophy/reason
21%
9%
10%
60%
< 1%
128
Common sense
14%
8%
12%
65%
1%
590
Science
14%
5%
7%
75%
< 1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
48%
36%
3%
9%
3%
474
Philosophy/reason
9%
30%
< 1%
56%
5%
128
Common sense
23%
26%
1%
43%
7%
590
Science
15%
11%
< 1%
66%
9%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
86%
7%
7%
474
Philosophy/reason
58%
35%
7%
128
Common sense
70%
23%
7%
590
Science
45%
49%
6%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
76%
18%
6%
474
Philosophy/reason
35%
55%
10%
128
Common sense
52%
40%
8%
590
Science
41%
56%
3%
139
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 in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
52%
15%
33%
474
Philosophy/reason
28%
9%
63%
128
Common sense
35%
16%
49%
590
Science
24%
15%
61%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
54%
22%
16%
9%
474
Philosophy/reason
25%
35%
37%
3%
128
Common sense
28%
42%
22%
7%
590
Science
25%
33%
38%
4%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
62%
31%
2%
4%
474
Philosophy/reason
46%
44%
5%
4%
128
Common sense
57%
38%
2%
3%
590
Science
45%
52%
< 1%
2%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
54%
39%
4%
3%
474
Philosophy/reason
30%
66%
3%
1%
128
Common sense
50%
46%
3%
1%
590
Science
38%
59%
3%
1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
27%
70%
4%
474
Philosophy/reason
75%
21%
4%
128
Common sense
60%
35%
5%
590
Science
74%
24%
2%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
40%
52%
5%
3%
474
Philosophy/reason
85%
11%
2%
2%
128
Common sense
71%
22%
4%
3%
590
Science
83%
11%
3%
3%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
30%
61%
9%
474
Philosophy/reason
79%
17%
4%
128
Common sense
62%
28%
9%
590
Science
77%
15%
8%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania 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
52%
43%
3%
2%
474
Philosophy/reason
25%
72%
2%
1%
128
Common sense
37%
59%
1%
2%
590
Science
26%
73%
< 1%
< 1%
139
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among adults in Pennsylvania by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Pennsylvania who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
10%
25%
3%
59%
3%
474
Philosophy/reason
44%
35%
3%
15%
3%
128
Common sense
43%
22%
4%
28%
4%
590
Science
66%
15%
1%
18%
< 1%
139
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.