Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201444%53%1%1%14,313
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by religious group

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic36%61%1%2%3,387
Evangelical Protestant58%40%2%1%5,525
Historically Black Protestant33%66%1%1%774
Jehovah's Witness61%34%3%2%185
Mainline Protestant43%55%1%1%1,975
Mormon67%30%2%< 1%474
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")27%70%1%1%1,453
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are ages…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong15%34%30%21%6,870
Right or wrong depends on the situation27%33%23%16%6,801
Neither/both equally21%26%28%25%218
Don't know17%25%22%36%139
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Generational cohort among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong9%12%28%36%14%1%6,870
Right or wrong depends on the situation18%16%27%26%11%1%6,801
Neither/both equally12%15%20%32%20%1%218
Don't know14%6%22%27%24%6%139
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Gender composition among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMenWomenSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong51%49%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation46%54%6,911
Neither/both equally59%41%223
Don't know43%57%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong75%8%2%12%3%6,908
Right or wrong depends on the situation57%14%4%22%4%6,844
Neither/both equally69%6%< 1%20%5%213
Don't know45%7%1%45%1%143
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong12%7%81%6,965
Right or wrong depends on the situation20%9%71%6,792
Neither/both equally18%5%77%218
Don't know36%12%53%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.

Income distribution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who have a household income of…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong30%21%31%19%6,087
Right or wrong depends on the situation46%21%21%12%5,951
Neither/both equally45%13%27%15%162
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Educational distribution among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who have completed…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong40%33%18%10%6,995
Right or wrong depends on the situation54%29%11%6%6,873
Neither/both equally44%33%13%11%219
Don't know79%15%4%2%142
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong63%4%10%6%17%7,002
Right or wrong depends on the situation44%7%14%7%27%6,883
Neither/both equally49%6%14%9%23%220
Don't know41%3%15%21%20%144
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong33%67%7,001
Right or wrong depends on the situation32%68%6,885
Neither/both equally26%74%221
Don't know25%75%145
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who say they…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong86%10%1%1%1%< 1%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation72%19%4%1%4%1%6,911
Neither/both equally85%11%< 1%< 1%< 1%4%223
Don't know68%21%3%5%3%< 1%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who say religion is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong81%13%3%2%1%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation65%22%6%5%< 1%6,911
Neither/both equally82%11%5%2%< 1%223
Don't know78%12%4%2%3%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who attend religious services…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong64%24%12%< 1%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation44%34%22%1%6,911
Neither/both equally56%26%16%2%223
Don't know59%20%17%3%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who pray…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong79%11%3%6%1%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation63%17%5%14%1%6,911
Neither/both equally81%11%2%5%1%223
Don't know69%18%1%10%2%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who attend prayer group…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong47%12%8%32%1%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation30%12%9%49%1%6,911
Neither/both equally42%6%8%42%3%223
Don't know37%13%6%43%1%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who meditate…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong51%7%3%37%2%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation42%8%4%44%2%6,911
Neither/both equally59%3%2%32%4%223
Don't know58%5%5%28%4%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong76%11%6%7%1%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation62%15%8%14%1%6,911
Neither/both equally76%7%3%9%4%223
Don't know66%12%9%10%4%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong50%16%11%21%2%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation44%15%12%27%2%6,911
Neither/both equally56%14%9%16%5%223
Don't know42%15%10%24%8%146
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 say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong66%4%24%3%2%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation41%9%41%7%2%6,911
Neither/both equally52%6%30%4%10%223
Don't know50%4%26%6%14%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who read scripture…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong64%10%6%20%1%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation43%12%8%36%1%6,911
Neither/both equally64%7%2%25%2%223
Don't know51%10%5%32%1%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong52%31%4%9%4%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation41%30%3%20%6%6,911
Neither/both equally39%27%13%7%13%223
Don't know56%17%8%11%9%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who …in heaven

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong85%8%7%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation83%11%6%6,911
Neither/both equally80%8%12%223
Don't know79%12%10%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who …in hell

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong79%14%7%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation69%24%7%6,911
Neither/both equally74%12%14%223
Don't know62%26%12%146
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong65%16%19%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation40%22%38%6,911
Neither/both equally51%27%22%223
Don't know32%40%28%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong66%20%8%6%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation41%33%18%7%6,911
Neither/both equally56%19%9%16%223
Don't know44%16%21%19%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who would rather have…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong73%23%2%2%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation47%47%2%3%6,911
Neither/both equally58%24%11%7%223
Don't know41%48%3%9%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong65%29%4%2%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation46%48%4%2%6,911
Neither/both equally49%34%13%3%223
Don't know42%43%5%11%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who say homosexuality…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong29%63%4%3%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation53%39%5%3%6,911
Neither/both equally31%48%11%10%223
Don't know27%52%8%13%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who …same-sex marriage

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong20%74%6%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation41%51%8%6,911
Neither/both equally26%57%17%223
Don't know20%62%18%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who say…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong57%38%2%3%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation43%52%2%3%6,911
Neither/both equally42%34%15%8%223
Don't know39%27%3%31%146
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 abortion should be illegal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases who say humans…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong11%23%2%60%4%7,033
Right or wrong depends on the situation22%28%4%41%5%6,911
Neither/both equally9%19%6%49%17%223
Don't know15%14%11%31%29%146
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.