Belief in Hell among never married adults
% of never married adults who …in hell
| Survey year | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 56% | 37% | 7% | 6,966 |
| 2007 | 59% | 31% | 9% | 4,995 |
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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Belief in Hell among never married adults by religious group
% of never married adults who …in hell
| Religious tradition | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 66% | 28% | 7% | 1,292 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 83% | 11% | 5% | 1,214 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 82% | 12% | 6% | 600 |
| Jewish | 20% | 73% | 7% | 138 |
| Mainline Protestant | 70% | 23% | 7% | 788 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 29% | 62% | 9% | 2,289 |
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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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who are ages…
| Belief in Hell | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 60% | 27% | 11% | 3% | 3,681 |
| Don't believe | 65% | 24% | 8% | 2% | 2,699 |
| Other/don't know | 48% | 31% | 16% | 5% | 506 |
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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Generational cohort among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who are…
| Belief in Hell | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 45% | 22% | 19% | 12% | 1% | < 1% | 3,681 |
| Don't believe | 47% | 26% | 16% | 9% | 1% | < 1% | 2,699 |
| Other/don't know | 33% | 22% | 24% | 18% | 3% | < 1% | 506 |
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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Gender composition among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who are…
| Belief in Hell | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 53% | 47% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 59% | 41% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 52% | 48% | 518 |
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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Racial and ethnic composition among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who identify as…
| Belief in Hell | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 47% | 24% | 5% | 19% | 5% | 3,690 |
| Don't believe | 61% | 11% | 8% | 16% | 5% | 2,696 |
| Other/don't know | 54% | 15% | 4% | 19% | 7% | 495 |
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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Immigrant status among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who are…
| Belief in Hell | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 15% | 14% | 71% | 3,654 |
| Don't believe | 14% | 18% | 68% | 2,691 |
| Other/don't know | 12% | 16% | 72% | 498 |
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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Income distribution among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who have a household income of…
| Belief in Hell | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 50% | 20% | 20% | 10% | 3,224 |
| Don't believe | 35% | 24% | 25% | 16% | 2,449 |
| Other/don't know | 52% | 20% | 17% | 10% | 427 |
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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Educational distribution among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who have completed…
| Belief in Hell | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 49% | 35% | 11% | 5% | 3,711 |
| Don't believe | 37% | 36% | 18% | 9% | 2,716 |
| Other/don't know | 43% | 37% | 12% | 7% | 516 |
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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Parent of children under 18 among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who are…
| Belief in Hell | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 16% | 84% | 3,722 |
| Don't believe | 9% | 91% | 2,721 |
| Other/don't know | 12% | 88% | 516 |
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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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who say they…
| Belief in Hell | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 71% | 21% | 5% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 29% | 21% | 11% | < 1% | 35% | 4% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 47% | 21% | 13% | 1% | 7% | 11% | 518 |
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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Importance of religion in one's life among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who say religion is…
| Belief in Hell | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 58% | 29% | 8% | 4% | < 1% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 19% | 23% | 25% | 33% | 1% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 37% | 27% | 18% | 15% | 4% | 518 |
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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Attendance at religious services among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who attend religious services…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 38% | 39% | 22% | 1% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 12% | 33% | 55% | < 1% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 19% | 33% | 46% | 2% | 518 |
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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Frequency of prayer among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who pray…
| Belief in Hell | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 57% | 21% | 6% | 15% | 1% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 23% | 12% | 8% | 57% | < 1% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 39% | 17% | 5% | 36% | 4% | 518 |
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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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who attend prayer group…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 26% | 14% | 10% | 50% | 1% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 8% | 4% | 6% | 81% | < 1% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 13% | 7% | 6% | 73% | 2% | 518 |
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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Frequency of meditation among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who meditate…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 34% | 10% | 4% | 50% | 2% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 28% | 10% | 6% | 55% | 1% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 33% | 10% | 4% | 50% | 3% | 518 |
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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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 57% | 18% | 10% | 14% | 1% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 41% | 18% | 11% | 29% | 1% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 49% | 15% | 11% | 22% | 3% | 518 |
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 never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 44% | 18% | 12% | 25% | 1% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 51% | 17% | 13% | 19% | 1% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 50% | 18% | 8% | 18% | 5% | 518 |
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 never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Belief in Hell | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 37% | 10% | 43% | 8% | 2% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 10% | 20% | 51% | 17% | 1% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 16% | 16% | 50% | 9% | 9% | 518 |
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 never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who say…
| Belief in Hell | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 29% | 69% | 1% | 1% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 18% | 80% | 1% | 1% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 20% | 72% | 4% | 3% | 518 |
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 never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who read scripture…
| Belief in Hell | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 38% | 14% | 9% | 38% | 1% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 14% | 7% | 7% | 71% | < 1% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 22% | 9% | 6% | 61% | 2% | 518 |
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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Interpreting scripture among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who say the holy scripture is…
| Belief in Hell | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 36% | 36% | 2% | 20% | 6% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 8% | 16% | 1% | 71% | 5% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 15% | 15% | 4% | 44% | 21% | 518 |
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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Belief in Heaven among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who …in heaven
| Belief in Hell | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 95% | 3% | 2% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 33% | 63% | 4% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 36% | 2% | 62% | 518 |
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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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who identify as…
| Belief in Hell | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 36% | 17% | 47% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 22% | 19% | 59% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 20% | 31% | 48% | 518 |
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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Political ideology among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who are…
| Belief in Hell | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 34% | 36% | 22% | 8% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 16% | 36% | 41% | 7% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 20% | 35% | 29% | 16% | 518 |
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 size of government among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who would rather have…
| Belief in Hell | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 42% | 54% | 2% | 3% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 45% | 49% | 3% | 3% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 36% | 49% | 6% | 9% | 518 |
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 government aid to the poor among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who say government aid to the poor…
| Belief in Hell | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 43% | 52% | 4% | 1% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 33% | 61% | 3% | 2% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 33% | 54% | 7% | 5% | 518 |
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 never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who say abortion should be…
| Belief in Hell | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 47% | 50% | 4% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 75% | 22% | 3% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 57% | 32% | 11% | 518 |
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 never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who say homosexuality…
| Belief in Hell | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 62% | 31% | 4% | 3% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 86% | 10% | 2% | 2% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 71% | 14% | 7% | 9% | 518 |
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 same-sex marriage among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who …same-sex marriage
| Belief in Hell | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 54% | 39% | 7% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 83% | 13% | 4% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 66% | 19% | 15% | 518 |
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 environmental regulation among never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who say…
| Belief in Hell | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 39% | 57% | 2% | 3% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 24% | 72% | 2% | 2% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 31% | 56% | 4% | 10% | 518 |
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 never married adults by belief in hell
% of never married adults who say humans…
| Belief in Hell | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe | 26% | 31% | 3% | 37% | 3% | 3,726 |
| Don't believe | 65% | 15% | 3% | 15% | 2% | 2,722 |
| Other/don't know | 37% | 19% | 13% | 19% | 11% | 518 |
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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