Age distribution among Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
18%
33%
28%
21%
12,202
2007
20%
38%
24%
19%
13,028
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
12%
12%
27%
33%
14%
1%
12,202
2007
< 1%
14%
29%
33%
18%
5%
13,028
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
46%
54%
12,446
2007
47%
53%
13,316
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Racial and ethnic composition among Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
67%
11%
2%
17%
3%
12,289
2007
71%
11%
1%
14%
3%
13,209
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
15%
8%
77%
12,313
2007
12%
7%
81%
13,220
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
2014
37%
21%
26%
15%
10,697
2007
35%
23%
29%
14%
11,077
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
46%
31%
15%
8%
12,372
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
56%
5%
12%
8%
19%
12,397
2007
58%
5%
11%
9%
17%
13,243
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.
Parent of children under 18 among Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
32%
68%
12,397
2007
37%
63%
13,271
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
2014
84%
13%
1%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
12,446
2007
88%
10%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
80%
16%
2%
1%
< 1%
12,446
2007
79%
17%
3%
1%
1%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
2014
60%
28%
11%
1%
12,446
2007
62%
27%
11%
< 1%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
76%
14%
4%
5%
1%
12,446
2007
76%
14%
3%
6%
1%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
2014
42%
13%
9%
36%
1%
12,446
2007
38%
11%
9%
41%
1%
13,316
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Frequency of meditation among Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
2014
49%
7%
3%
38%
2%
12,446
2007
47%
7%
4%
40%
3%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
2014
72%
13%
7%
7%
1%
12,446
2007
64%
13%
11%
10%
3%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
2014
47%
16%
12%
23%
2%
12,446
2007
39%
14%
13%
29%
5%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
6%
30%
4%
2%
12,446
2007
50%
5%
38%
3%
3%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
2014
48%
50%
1%
1%
12,446
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Frequency of reading scripture among Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
2014
57%
11%
7%
23%
1%
12,446
2007
54%
11%
8%
27%
1%
13,316
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Interpreting scripture among Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases 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
2014
50%
33%
4%
9%
5%
12,446
2007
51%
29%
4%
9%
7%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
88%
6%
6%
12,446
2007
86%
6%
7%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
15%
7%
12,446
2007
77%
14%
9%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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2014
55%
17%
28%
12,446
2007
50%
17%
34%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
57%
26%
11%
6%
12,446
2007
54%
27%
11%
7%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
61%
34%
2%
3%
12,446
2007
47%
44%
4%
6%
13,316
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 Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
57%
38%
4%
2%
12,446
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Views about homosexuality among Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
38%
54%
5%
3%
12,446
2007
27%
63%
5%
5%
13,316
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Views about same-sex marriage among Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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2014
27%
66%
7%
12,446
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Views about environmental regulation among Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
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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
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2014
50%
44%
2%
4%
12,446
2007
38%
52%
4%
7%
13,316
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Views about human evolution among Christians who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
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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
2014
13%
26%
3%
53%
5%
12,446
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