Views about homosexuality among adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201483%13%3%2%3,881
200771%21%3%4%3,367
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.

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Views about homosexuality among adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by religious group

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic78%15%4%3%738
Evangelical Protestant66%28%4%1%408
Historically Black Protestant56%39%2%4%111
Jewish89%10%1%< 1%144
Mainline Protestant82%13%3%2%647
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")91%5%2%1%1,396
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…

Views about homosexuality18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Should be accepted35%34%20%11%3,212
Should be discouraged22%29%28%21%445
Neither/both equally23%40%23%14%100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about homosexualityYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Should be accepted24%19%26%24%7%< 1%3,212
Should be discouraged11%17%23%33%14%2%445
Neither/both equally13%16%35%26%10%1%100
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about homosexualityMenWomenSample size
Should be accepted52%48%3,251
Should be discouraged61%39%457
Neither/both equally72%28%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Views about homosexualityWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Should be accepted69%6%6%15%4%3,219
Should be discouraged58%18%6%15%4%452
Neither/both equally54%7%6%27%6%100
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about homosexualityImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Should be accepted15%15%71%3,224
Should be discouraged19%7%74%445
Neither/both equally26%12%62%105
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have a household income of…

Views about homosexualityLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Should be accepted28%18%27%26%2,942
Should be discouraged45%15%23%17%403
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…

Views about homosexualityHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Should be accepted26%32%24%17%3,241
Should be discouraged43%31%13%13%452
Neither/both equally39%29%18%14%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about homosexualityMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Should be accepted39%10%12%3%36%3,242
Should be discouraged47%7%14%9%23%453
Neither/both equally45%11%18%3%23%105
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about homosexualityParentsNon-parentsSample size
Should be accepted24%76%3,243
Should be discouraged31%69%457
Neither/both equally23%77%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say they…

Views about homosexualityBelieve 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
Should be accepted37%27%11%1%20%4%3,251
Should be discouraged67%19%7%2%3%2%457
Neither/both equally54%27%5%2%9%2%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…

Views about homosexualityVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted26%32%21%21%1%3,251
Should be discouraged60%26%6%7%1%457
Neither/both equally33%39%7%17%4%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend religious services…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted15%39%46%< 1%3,251
Should be discouraged41%35%24%1%457
Neither/both equally24%38%37%1%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who pray…

Views about homosexualityAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted32%19%8%41%1%3,251
Should be discouraged64%18%3%15%< 1%457
Neither/both equally49%19%8%22%3%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who attend prayer group…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted8%7%8%77%< 1%3,251
Should be discouraged34%12%9%45%1%457
Neither/both equally17%12%13%57%1%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who meditate…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted38%12%5%44%< 1%3,251
Should be discouraged51%8%5%33%3%457
Neither/both equally46%9%4%41%< 1%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted48%20%11%19%1%3,251
Should be discouraged62%14%6%17%2%457
Neither/both equally59%14%7%20%< 1%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted57%17%12%15%< 1%3,251
Should be discouraged50%15%12%19%3%457
Neither/both equally48%13%19%18%1%106
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Views about homosexualityThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted21%77%2%1%3,251
Should be discouraged36%62%1%2%457
Neither/both equally26%66%8%< 1%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who read scripture…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted15%10%10%64%< 1%3,251
Should be discouraged45%17%8%29%1%457
Neither/both equally25%18%9%46%1%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say the holy scripture is…

Views about homosexualityWord 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
Should be accepted8%20%1%64%7%3,251
Should be discouraged39%30%3%21%7%457
Neither/both equally11%35%1%36%17%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted49%42%9%3,251
Should be discouraged82%11%7%457
Neither/both equally51%32%18%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted33%60%8%3,251
Should be discouraged70%22%8%457
Neither/both equally35%47%18%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…

Views about homosexualityRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Should be accepted25%15%60%3,251
Should be discouraged45%16%39%457
Neither/both equally26%41%33%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…

Views about homosexualityConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted16%38%43%3%3,251
Should be discouraged43%27%25%5%457
Neither/both equally32%38%20%11%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…

Views about homosexualitySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted43%50%3%3%3,251
Should be discouraged58%36%3%3%457
Neither/both equally56%31%8%4%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say government aid to the poor…

Views about homosexualityDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted29%66%3%1%3,251
Should be discouraged53%41%4%2%457
Neither/both equally40%47%13%< 1%106
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…

Views about homosexualityLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted75%22%2%3,251
Should be discouraged42%55%3%457
Neither/both equally49%41%11%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage

Views about homosexualityStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted89%8%3%3,251
Should be discouraged16%78%6%457
Neither/both equally38%28%33%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say…

Views about homosexualityStricter 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
Should be accepted22%74%2%2%3,251
Should be discouraged45%52%2%2%457
Neither/both equally25%59%9%7%106
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 philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about homosexuality

% of adults who say philosophy/reason is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say humans…

Views about homosexualityEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted59%23%4%12%2%3,251
Should be discouraged24%28%5%39%4%457
Neither/both equally29%26%10%24%11%106
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.