Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201466%27%4%3%4,502
200755%37%5%4%5,071
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Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by religious group

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic72%21%4%4%1,070
Evangelical Protestant41%50%5%3%906
Historically Black Protestant52%41%4%3%215
Jewish87%10%2%1%143
Mainline Protestant71%22%5%3%864
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")84%10%3%3%976
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are ages…

Views about homosexuality18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Should be accepted24%40%23%13%2,975
Should be discouraged14%31%31%24%1,159
Neither/both equally13%40%28%19%167
Don't know13%47%17%23%117
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Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Should be accepted15%19%31%27%8%1%2,975
Should be discouraged7%13%24%38%16%2%1,159
Neither/both equally8%11%34%33%11%3%167
Don't know11%10%39%22%17%1%117
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Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityMenWomenSample size
Should be accepted46%54%3,015
Should be discouraged58%42%1,183
Neither/both equally51%49%178
Don't know53%47%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Views about homosexualityWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Should be accepted67%8%7%15%3%2,992
Should be discouraged68%13%5%12%3%1,174
Neither/both equally69%7%6%15%3%176
Don't know52%10%13%20%5%120
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Should be accepted17%11%72%2,990
Should be discouraged17%6%76%1,164
Neither/both equally15%10%75%175
Don't know30%14%56%123
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 several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 accepted25%20%30%25%2,719
Should be discouraged37%19%27%17%1,039
Neither/both equally35%17%22%26%145
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have completed…

Views about homosexualityHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Should be accepted32%31%22%16%3,006
Should be discouraged47%30%14%8%1,176
Neither/both equally33%37%17%13%176
Don't know52%23%15%10%124
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Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Should be accepted49%9%11%4%26%3,002
Should be discouraged58%4%12%9%17%1,181
Neither/both equally54%10%10%9%17%176
Don't know43%3%16%10%28%124
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 several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityParentsNon-parentsSample size
Should be accepted32%68%3,004
Should be discouraged30%70%1,180
Neither/both equally30%70%177
Don't know28%72%125
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 accepted45%30%8%< 1%13%3%3,015
Should be discouraged78%14%2%< 1%3%2%1,183
Neither/both equally69%20%4%< 1%3%3%178
Don't know59%23%5%5%5%3%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say religion is…

Views about homosexualityVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted34%34%17%14%< 1%3,015
Should be discouraged71%21%5%3%< 1%1,183
Neither/both equally55%32%9%4%< 1%178
Don't know60%23%6%9%2%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 accepted19%42%38%< 1%3,015
Should be discouraged50%33%16%1%1,183
Neither/both equally37%42%19%1%178
Don't know38%35%25%1%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who pray…

Views about homosexualityAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted36%20%10%33%< 1%3,015
Should be discouraged67%15%6%12%1%1,183
Neither/both equally49%21%10%19%< 1%178
Don't know53%19%10%17%< 1%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who attend prayer group…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted9%8%10%74%< 1%3,015
Should be discouraged34%12%13%41%< 1%1,183
Neither/both equally23%12%13%52%< 1%178
Don't know19%6%18%55%2%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who meditate…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted23%10%8%58%1%3,015
Should be discouraged35%10%7%46%2%1,183
Neither/both equally33%8%7%50%2%178
Don't know39%10%9%38%4%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 accepted35%19%25%20%1%3,015
Should be discouraged53%17%16%13%1%1,183
Neither/both equally45%20%15%20%1%178
Don't know40%16%29%10%4%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about homosexualityReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted18%12%56%12%2%3,015
Should be discouraged50%5%36%6%3%1,183
Neither/both equally37%12%40%5%6%178
Don't know30%5%49%11%6%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 accepted25%74%1%< 1%3,015
Should be discouraged44%53%1%2%1,183
Neither/both equally29%63%7%< 1%178
Don't know41%52%4%3%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who read scripture…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted14%10%13%64%< 1%3,015
Should be discouraged45%12%11%31%1%1,183
Neither/both equally30%11%14%44%2%178
Don't know30%15%12%41%1%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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%30%1%46%7%3,015
Should be discouraged49%28%3%15%5%1,183
Neither/both equally26%31%7%19%17%178
Don't know35%21%7%23%13%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in heaven

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted67%27%5%3,015
Should be discouraged83%10%7%1,183
Neither/both equally76%12%12%178
Don't know72%20%8%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in hell

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted49%44%6%3,015
Should be discouraged75%17%8%1,183
Neither/both equally58%24%18%178
Don't know56%26%18%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…

Views about homosexualityRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Should be accepted32%15%53%3,015
Should be discouraged54%16%30%1,183
Neither/both equally41%29%31%178
Don't know35%28%38%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…

Views about homosexualityConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted23%43%30%4%3,015
Should be discouraged54%28%13%5%1,183
Neither/both equally49%32%11%8%178
Don't know38%32%16%14%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who would rather have…

Views about homosexualitySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted49%46%2%3%3,015
Should be discouraged61%34%1%3%1,183
Neither/both equally58%28%10%5%178
Don't know46%44%5%6%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 accepted39%57%3%1%3,015
Should be discouraged54%40%2%4%1,183
Neither/both equally49%34%13%4%178
Don't know40%47%3%11%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say abortion should be…

Views about homosexualityLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted70%27%2%3,015
Should be discouraged32%64%3%1,183
Neither/both equally40%49%11%178
Don't know34%50%16%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …same-sex marriage

Views about homosexualityStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted81%15%4%3,015
Should be discouraged9%86%5%1,183
Neither/both equally27%43%30%178
Don't know23%39%38%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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%1%3,015
Should be discouraged53%42%2%3%1,183
Neither/both equally37%51%6%6%178
Don't know46%36%6%11%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about homosexuality

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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%28%4%20%2%3,015
Should be discouraged15%24%2%54%6%1,183
Neither/both equally20%30%11%33%6%178
Don't know26%18%7%34%16%126
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.