Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201424%74%1%1%19,212
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by religious group

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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
Buddhist21%74%4%< 1%228
Catholic25%73%1%1%3,463
Evangelical Protestant35%63%1%1%2,735
Hindu16%81%2%1%143
Historically Black Protestant27%72%1%< 1%1,010
Jewish20%78%2%1%734
Mainline Protestant26%71%2%1%3,816
Mormon33%67%1%< 1%171
Muslim22%76%< 1%2%131
Orthodox Christian32%65%< 1%3%102
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")18%81%1%< 1%5,823
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DemographicInformation

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

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong16%36%31%17%4,607
Right or wrong depends on the situation26%34%25%15%13,899
Neither/both equally11%40%33%17%230
Don't know14%27%27%33%122
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Generational cohort among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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%13%30%36%11%1%4,607
Right or wrong depends on the situation16%16%27%30%10%1%13,899
Neither/both equally8%13%30%39%9%1%230
Don't know4%14%23%31%21%8%122
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Gender composition among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong52%48%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation47%53%14,141
Neither/both equally55%45%242
Don't know49%51%128
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong69%12%3%12%4%4,640
Right or wrong depends on the situation67%11%5%12%4%13,989
Neither/both equally66%8%4%16%5%236
Don't know65%8%2%21%4%123
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Immigrant status among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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%10%78%4,649
Right or wrong depends on the situation13%12%74%13,980
Neither/both equally16%12%72%236
Don't know25%10%66%125
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Income distribution among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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%19%29%22%4,203
Right or wrong depends on the situation31%20%27%22%12,593
Neither/both equally33%19%28%20%195
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Educational distribution among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong36%34%18%11%4,676
Right or wrong depends on the situation35%32%20%14%14,079
Neither/both equally29%35%18%18%241
Don't know54%20%20%6%126
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Marital status among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong51%8%14%5%21%4,681
Right or wrong depends on the situation43%9%13%6%29%14,088
Neither/both equally45%6%16%5%28%241
Don't know41%10%11%17%21%126
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong29%71%4,683
Right or wrong depends on the situation26%74%14,102
Neither/both equally19%81%241
Don't know20%80%128
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BeliefsandPractices

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

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong61%21%6%< 1%10%2%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation46%25%8%1%17%3%14,141
Neither/both equally50%24%9%1%9%6%242
Don't know58%19%7%2%9%5%128
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong47%29%12%11%< 1%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation33%30%17%19%1%14,141
Neither/both equally42%28%16%13%1%242
Don't know59%21%6%12%2%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong28%38%34%< 1%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation20%37%43%< 1%14,141
Neither/both equally21%36%41%2%242
Don't know25%31%39%4%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong52%17%6%24%1%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation39%17%7%36%1%14,141
Neither/both equally46%16%7%28%3%242
Don't know54%17%5%23%2%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong19%9%9%63%< 1%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation12%7%7%73%< 1%14,141
Neither/both equally10%11%8%70%1%242
Don't know29%4%3%59%6%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong37%9%4%49%1%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation34%10%5%50%1%14,141
Neither/both equally38%10%4%47%1%242
Don't know48%5%5%33%10%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong57%15%10%17%1%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation48%17%12%21%1%14,141
Neither/both equally56%16%8%16%4%242
Don't know55%12%5%18%10%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong42%17%13%26%1%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation45%17%14%23%1%14,141
Neither/both equally54%12%14%17%2%242
Don't know45%13%13%16%13%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong29%12%48%9%2%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation15%15%56%13%2%14,141
Neither/both equally18%19%44%7%13%242
Don't know24%12%33%17%14%128
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong29%11%9%50%1%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation19%9%9%62%< 1%14,141
Neither/both equally24%12%11%53%1%242
Don't know33%7%9%45%6%128
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Interpreting scripture among adults who say abortion should be legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong26%27%2%37%8%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation15%23%1%53%7%14,141
Neither/both equally16%17%5%45%18%242
Don't know37%6%7%39%11%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong71%22%6%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation59%33%8%14,141
Neither/both equally59%28%14%242
Don't know66%24%10%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong56%36%7%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation42%50%8%14,141
Neither/both equally43%41%16%242
Don't know53%35%11%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong38%16%46%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation23%16%60%14,141
Neither/both equally25%26%49%242
Don't know17%24%59%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong34%38%23%6%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation19%39%37%5%14,141
Neither/both equally25%38%23%13%242
Don't know32%21%28%19%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong55%39%3%3%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation43%50%3%4%14,141
Neither/both equally46%28%17%9%242
Don't know44%42%7%7%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong48%48%3%1%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation33%62%3%1%14,141
Neither/both equally27%52%19%2%242
Don't know38%44%6%12%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong71%23%3%3%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation82%13%2%2%14,141
Neither/both equally72%11%14%2%242
Don't know60%25%2%13%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong62%31%7%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation76%18%5%14,141
Neither/both equally63%24%14%242
Don't know51%34%15%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong37%60%2%1%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation26%70%2%2%14,141
Neither/both equally26%64%6%4%242
Don't know33%43%3%21%128
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 legal in all or most cases by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who say abortion should be legal 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 wrong36%28%3%30%3%4,701
Right or wrong depends on the situation50%24%4%19%2%14,141
Neither/both equally33%22%15%22%8%242
Don't know29%16%6%25%24%128
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.