Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201465%29%3%3%5,483
200754%37%4%4%4,901
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Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic74%19%3%4%1,110
Evangelical Protestant42%52%3%3%1,330
Historically Black Protestant55%39%4%1%291
Jewish83%16%< 1%< 1%144
Mainline Protestant69%26%3%2%982
Mormon32%62%1%4%148
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")85%10%3%2%1,186
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are ages…

Views about homosexuality18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Should be accepted31%36%22%11%3,502
Should be discouraged19%34%30%18%1,600
Neither/both equally19%37%28%16%170
Don't know19%35%24%22%137
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Should be accepted20%19%28%26%7%1%3,502
Should be discouraged13%11%28%35%12%1%1,600
Neither/both equally11%11%34%31%13%< 1%170
Don't know8%16%30%28%16%2%137
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityMenWomenSample size
Should be accepted44%56%3,545
Should be discouraged58%42%1,624
Neither/both equally53%47%173
Don't know47%53%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Views about homosexualityWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Should be accepted69%9%4%14%3%3,506
Should be discouraged69%14%3%10%4%1,604
Neither/both equally71%12%2%13%3%170
Don't know62%7%6%17%7%137
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Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Should be accepted15%11%74%3,512
Should be discouraged11%7%81%1,603
Neither/both equally11%8%81%171
Don't know21%7%72%136
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 accepted29%20%28%24%3,225
Should be discouraged29%22%32%18%1,438
Neither/both equally27%22%31%20%155
Don't know42%18%22%17%110
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Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who have completed…

Views about homosexualityHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Should be accepted32%33%20%14%3,534
Should be discouraged41%34%15%9%1,618
Neither/both equally37%33%20%11%173
Don't know47%30%15%8%140
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Should be accepted45%10%11%3%31%3,538
Should be discouraged57%3%13%6%21%1,622
Neither/both equally51%6%14%7%23%172
Don't know54%1%12%10%23%139
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityParentsNon-parentsSample size
Should be accepted31%69%3,541
Should be discouraged31%69%1,616
Neither/both equally31%69%172
Don't know36%64%140
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 accepted48%26%7%< 1%15%3%3,545
Should be discouraged85%10%2%< 1%2%1%1,624
Neither/both equally78%13%1%2%4%2%173
Don't know72%20%5%2%1%1%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say religion is…

Views about homosexualityVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted37%32%16%14%< 1%3,545
Should be discouraged79%14%4%2%< 1%1,624
Neither/both equally66%23%4%4%3%173
Don't know60%21%12%5%3%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 accepted25%37%37%< 1%3,545
Should be discouraged59%28%12%< 1%1,624
Neither/both equally47%33%19%1%173
Don't know38%37%24%1%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who pray…

Views about homosexualityAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted41%20%8%31%< 1%3,545
Should be discouraged75%14%4%7%< 1%1,624
Neither/both equally67%16%2%12%2%173
Don't know61%18%8%10%3%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who attend prayer group…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted13%11%8%68%< 1%3,545
Should be discouraged43%15%9%32%1%1,624
Neither/both equally29%11%9%48%3%173
Don't know27%12%12%47%1%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who meditate…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted29%12%5%53%< 1%3,545
Should be discouraged49%9%4%37%2%1,624
Neither/both equally37%11%6%43%2%173
Don't know47%8%4%35%5%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 accepted46%25%13%15%1%3,545
Should be discouraged68%18%6%7%1%1,624
Neither/both equally56%27%7%8%2%173
Don't know58%19%9%11%2%141
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about homosexualityReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted20%14%53%12%1%3,545
Should be discouraged59%4%31%4%2%1,624
Neither/both equally36%9%45%5%5%173
Don't know32%5%45%6%11%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 accepted24%74%1%1%3,545
Should be discouraged53%45%1%1%1,624
Neither/both equally34%58%8%1%173
Don't know29%63%3%5%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who read scripture…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted21%13%9%57%< 1%3,545
Should be discouraged59%13%8%20%< 1%1,624
Neither/both equally40%16%8%35%1%173
Don't know40%18%6%36%< 1%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 accepted16%29%1%47%6%3,545
Should be discouraged52%31%3%10%4%1,624
Neither/both equally28%32%7%21%13%173
Don't know30%25%11%22%13%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in heaven

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted65%28%7%3,545
Should be discouraged87%8%6%1,624
Neither/both equally79%14%7%173
Don't know77%12%11%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …in hell

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted49%43%7%3,545
Should be discouraged78%14%8%1,624
Neither/both equally60%24%16%173
Don't know66%23%11%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who identify as…

Views about homosexualityRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Should be accepted30%14%56%3,545
Should be discouraged59%13%28%1,624
Neither/both equally41%26%33%173
Don't know44%29%27%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted23%42%31%4%3,545
Should be discouraged61%25%10%4%1,624
Neither/both equally42%27%19%12%173
Don't know45%27%14%14%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who would rather have…

Views about homosexualitySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted46%49%3%3%3,545
Should be discouraged68%29%1%2%1,624
Neither/both equally60%25%7%8%173
Don't know49%32%3%16%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 accepted38%58%3%1%3,545
Should be discouraged59%36%3%2%1,624
Neither/both equally46%40%11%3%173
Don't know38%34%9%19%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Views about homosexualityLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted70%28%2%3,545
Should be discouraged27%70%2%1,624
Neither/both equally38%50%12%173
Don't know38%44%18%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Views about homosexualityStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted81%15%4%3,545
Should be discouraged9%88%3%1,624
Neither/both equally27%39%34%173
Don't know21%42%37%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 accepted28%69%2%2%3,545
Should be discouraged52%44%2%3%1,624
Neither/both equally49%40%8%4%173
Don't know35%43%5%18%141
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 feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe once or twice a month 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 accepted47%27%3%20%2%3,545
Should be discouraged12%23%2%59%3%1,624
Neither/both equally20%30%8%30%12%173
Don't know13%23%12%31%20%141
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.