Who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
Religious composition of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
Christian65%
Evangelical Protestant14%
Baptist Family (Evangelical Trad.)5%
Southern Baptist Convention3%
Independent Baptist (Evangelical Trad.)2%
Missionary Baptist (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Conservative Baptist Association of America< 1%
Free Will Baptist< 1%
General Association of Regular Baptist Churches< 1%
Other Baptist (Evangelical Trad.)1%
Methodist Family (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Nondenominational Family (Evangelical Trad.)2%
Nondenominational evangelical1%
Nondenominational fundamentalist< 1%
Nondenominational charismatic< 1%
Nondenominational Christian (Evangelical Trad.)< 1%
Age distribution among who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are ages…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
32%
38%
18%
12%
683
2007
32%
42%
15%
11%
484
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
21%
19%
29%
21%
8%
1%
683
2007
< 1%
27%
36%
23%
10%
4%
484
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Men
Women
Sample size
2014
57%
43%
697
2007
61%
39%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who identify as…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
46%
7%
7%
36%
3%
692
2007
45%
9%
6%
38%
2%
492
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
38%
12%
50%
679
2007
38%
8%
54%
486
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who have a household income of…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
47%
21%
18%
14%
615
2007
50%
19%
21%
10%
397
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who have completed…
Chart
Table
Share
Survey year
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
51%
25%
14%
10%
693
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
39%
11%
13%
4%
33%
691
2007
52%
12%
8%
5%
23%
491
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
34%
66%
694
2007
43%
57%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say they…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
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
50%
29%
7%
1%
11%
2%
697
2007
63%
25%
4%
1%
5%
3%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say religion is…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
33%
10%
12%
< 1%
697
2007
51%
32%
9%
7%
1%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who attend religious services…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
26%
39%
34%
1%
697
2007
37%
35%
28%
1%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who pray…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
40%
23%
8%
28%
< 1%
697
2007
49%
20%
6%
23%
2%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who attend prayer group…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
16%
10%
9%
64%
< 1%
697
2007
22%
8%
7%
62%
1%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who meditate…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
9%
4%
49%
2%
697
2007
34%
8%
4%
51%
2%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
15%
14%
22%
2%
697
2007
39%
17%
15%
25%
3%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
42%
15%
14%
29%
1%
697
2007
37%
16%
15%
29%
3%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Survey year
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
26%
72%
1%
1%
697
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who read scripture…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
24%
11%
11%
53%
1%
697
2007
27%
14%
9%
48%
2%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say the holy scripture is…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
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
29%
25%
1%
39%
6%
697
2007
35%
27%
4%
24%
10%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who …in heaven
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
69%
25%
6%
697
2007
74%
15%
10%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who …in hell
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
58%
35%
7%
697
2007
57%
30%
13%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who identify as…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
36%
23%
42%
697
2007
30%
27%
43%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who are…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
32%
26%
5%
697
2007
40%
28%
20%
12%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who would rather have…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
41%
57%
1%
1%
697
2007
31%
64%
2%
3%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say government aid to the poor…
Chart
Table
Share
Survey year
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
51%
3%
2%
697
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say homosexuality…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
65%
29%
3%
3%
697
2007
48%
40%
5%
7%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who …same-sex marriage
Chart
Table
Share
Survey year
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
57%
37%
6%
697
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say…
Chart
Trends
Table
Share
Survey year
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
2014
41%
55%
1%
3%
697
2007
38%
53%
2%
6%
496
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 who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be illegal in all/most cases who say humans…
Chart
Table
Share
Survey year
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
41%
21%
3%
32%
3%
697
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.