There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
59%
1%
1%
25,048
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.
Age distribution among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who are ages…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
13%
34%
32%
22%
9,954
Right or wrong depends on the situation
20%
33%
27%
20%
13,921
Neither/both equally
14%
28%
33%
25%
382
Don't know
11%
26%
20%
43%
263
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
8%
10%
29%
38%
14%
1%
9,954
Right or wrong depends on the situation
13%
13%
27%
32%
13%
1%
13,921
Neither/both equally
8%
11%
23%
40%
17%
1%
382
Don't know
7%
6%
24%
26%
29%
7%
263
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Men
Women
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
49%
51%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
42%
58%
14,190
Neither/both equally
52%
48%
395
Don't know
44%
56%
275
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 Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who identify as…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
73%
10%
2%
12%
3%
10,030
Right or wrong depends on the situation
61%
15%
2%
18%
4%
14,061
Neither/both equally
69%
9%
< 1%
19%
3%
381
Don't know
54%
8%
1%
35%
2%
265
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
11%
8%
82%
10,098
Right or wrong depends on the situation
16%
10%
74%
14,003
Neither/both equally
18%
6%
76%
383
Don't know
29%
9%
62%
265
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who have a household income of…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
30%
21%
30%
20%
8,852
Right or wrong depends on the situation
39%
21%
24%
16%
12,292
Neither/both equally
38%
15%
30%
17%
290
Don't know
55%
27%
12%
5%
182
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who have completed…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
38%
34%
18%
10%
10,124
Right or wrong depends on the situation
46%
30%
14%
9%
14,116
Neither/both equally
38%
33%
16%
13%
389
Don't know
69%
19%
9%
3%
269
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
61%
4%
12%
7%
16%
10,149
Right or wrong depends on the situation
46%
7%
14%
8%
24%
14,130
Neither/both equally
49%
5%
16%
10%
21%
390
Don't know
41%
3%
15%
23%
17%
269
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
31%
69%
10,144
Right or wrong depends on the situation
29%
71%
14,139
Neither/both equally
26%
74%
394
Don't know
22%
78%
274
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who say they…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
84%
12%
2%
1%
1%
< 1%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
71%
22%
4%
1%
1%
1%
14,190
Neither/both equally
77%
17%
2%
2%
1%
2%
395
Don't know
68%
21%
3%
5%
2%
1%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
77%
18%
3%
1%
< 1%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
62%
29%
7%
2%
1%
14,190
Neither/both equally
71%
19%
7%
3%
1%
395
Don't know
79%
15%
3%
1%
2%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who attend religious services…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
58%
30%
12%
< 1%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
40%
40%
19%
1%
14,190
Neither/both equally
50%
31%
17%
2%
395
Don't know
52%
29%
16%
2%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who pray…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
76%
14%
4%
6%
1%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
62%
20%
6%
11%
1%
14,190
Neither/both equally
74%
14%
3%
8%
1%
395
Don't know
70%
17%
2%
8%
4%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who attend prayer group…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
41%
12%
9%
38%
1%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
26%
11%
9%
53%
1%
14,190
Neither/both equally
32%
9%
7%
50%
3%
395
Don't know
35%
11%
6%
45%
3%
275
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 Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who meditate…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
49%
7%
3%
38%
2%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
42%
9%
4%
44%
1%
14,190
Neither/both equally
52%
5%
3%
36%
4%
395
Don't know
58%
5%
5%
26%
7%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
73%
12%
7%
7%
1%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
60%
16%
10%
12%
1%
14,190
Neither/both equally
71%
11%
4%
9%
4%
395
Don't know
65%
11%
7%
10%
7%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
48%
16%
12%
23%
2%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
42%
16%
14%
26%
1%
14,190
Neither/both equally
55%
15%
9%
17%
5%
395
Don't know
44%
13%
11%
22%
11%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
58%
6%
30%
4%
2%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
34%
9%
48%
7%
2%
14,190
Neither/both equally
42%
8%
34%
6%
11%
395
Don't know
42%
4%
30%
9%
15%
275
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 Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who read scripture…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
57%
11%
7%
24%
1%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
37%
13%
10%
39%
1%
14,190
Neither/both equally
51%
9%
7%
31%
2%
395
Don't know
48%
10%
7%
32%
4%
275
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 Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
48%
32%
4%
12%
5%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
34%
34%
3%
23%
7%
14,190
Neither/both equally
31%
24%
11%
17%
17%
395
Don't know
51%
12%
9%
16%
13%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who …in heaven
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
86%
7%
6%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
85%
9%
6%
14,190
Neither/both equally
80%
8%
11%
395
Don't know
82%
10%
8%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who …in hell
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
77%
16%
7%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
66%
25%
8%
14,190
Neither/both equally
67%
18%
15%
395
Don't know
62%
23%
16%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who identify as…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
58%
15%
27%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
34%
18%
48%
14,190
Neither/both equally
42%
24%
33%
395
Don't know
30%
30%
41%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who are…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
58%
25%
11%
5%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
34%
37%
23%
6%
14,190
Neither/both equally
45%
27%
14%
14%
395
Don't know
42%
19%
18%
20%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who would rather have…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
68%
27%
2%
3%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
46%
48%
3%
4%
14,190
Neither/both equally
50%
29%
15%
6%
395
Don't know
43%
45%
4%
8%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who say government aid to the poor…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
61%
34%
4%
2%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
41%
53%
4%
2%
14,190
Neither/both equally
39%
42%
16%
2%
395
Don't know
44%
38%
5%
14%
275
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 Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who say abortion should be…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
33%
63%
4%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
53%
43%
4%
14,190
Neither/both equally
35%
52%
13%
395
Don't know
29%
52%
19%
275
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 Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who say homosexuality…
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
40%
52%
4%
4%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
64%
29%
4%
3%
14,190
Neither/both equally
41%
37%
16%
7%
395
Don't know
36%
43%
6%
15%
275
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 Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who …same-sex marriage
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
30%
63%
7%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
53%
39%
8%
14,190
Neither/both equally
36%
47%
17%
395
Don't know
26%
53%
21%
275
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 Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
51%
43%
3%
3%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
36%
58%
2%
3%
14,190
Neither/both equally
36%
45%
13%
6%
395
Don't know
37%
30%
3%
30%
275
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 Christians by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong
% of Christians who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
14%
26%
2%
53%
4%
10,188
Right or wrong depends on the situation
26%
31%
4%
34%
5%
14,190
Neither/both equally
14%
23%
7%
41%
15%
395
Don't know
16%
15%
7%
31%
30%
275
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.