Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201453%39%4%4%14,858
200742%47%6%6%15,033
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Views about homosexuality among adults who meditate at least once a week by religious group

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Buddhist92%5%1%1%186
Catholic64%27%4%5%3,024
Evangelical Protestant30%61%5%4%4,408
Historically Black Protestant43%47%6%3%1,132
Jehovah's Witness13%79%4%4%195
Jewish77%18%4%1%227
Mainline Protestant60%30%6%4%2,411
Mormon29%63%4%4%410
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")79%16%3%3%2,029
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are ages…

Views about homosexuality18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Should be accepted20%34%28%18%7,746
Should be discouraged11%29%30%30%5,575
Neither/both equally9%32%34%24%655
Don't know9%33%28%30%549
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Should be accepted12%14%28%33%12%1%7,746
Should be discouraged6%9%25%36%21%3%5,575
Neither/both equally5%10%27%39%17%2%655
Don't know4%11%27%32%22%4%549
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Gender composition among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityMenWomenSample size
Should be accepted41%59%7,867
Should be discouraged50%50%5,728
Neither/both equally48%52%676
Don't know43%57%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who identify as…

Views about homosexualityWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Should be accepted59%13%3%20%5%7,755
Should be discouraged62%18%2%14%4%5,641
Neither/both equally57%17%2%19%6%653
Don't know58%13%4%19%6%546
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Should be accepted19%11%70%7,788
Should be discouraged15%7%77%5,642
Neither/both equally15%9%76%661
Don't know21%11%68%572
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week 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 accepted38%20%24%19%6,973
Should be discouraged41%22%25%12%4,868
Neither/both equally38%23%24%15%561
Don't know43%21%23%13%427
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who have completed…

Views about homosexualityHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Should be accepted36%32%19%14%7,834
Should be discouraged48%31%13%8%5,685
Neither/both equally39%35%16%10%672
Don't know45%32%13%10%576
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Marital status among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Should be accepted45%9%16%7%24%7,831
Should be discouraged56%3%14%12%14%5,696
Neither/both equally48%5%18%11%18%669
Don't know49%4%15%14%19%571
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityParentsNon-parentsSample size
Should be accepted28%72%7,841
Should be discouraged27%73%5,704
Neither/both equally27%73%674
Don't know27%73%579
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week 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 accepted65%21%5%1%7%2%7,867
Should be discouraged90%7%1%1%1%< 1%5,728
Neither/both equally84%9%1%2%2%2%676
Don't know79%14%2%3%< 1%2%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say religion is…

Views about homosexualityVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted56%24%9%10%1%7,867
Should be discouraged89%7%2%2%< 1%5,728
Neither/both equally77%13%3%5%2%676
Don't know76%14%3%3%3%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week 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 accepted35%35%30%< 1%7,867
Should be discouraged72%18%10%1%5,728
Neither/both equally57%26%16%1%676
Don't know54%23%21%2%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who pray…

Views about homosexualityAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted65%16%4%15%1%7,867
Should be discouraged88%8%1%3%< 1%5,728
Neither/both equally81%10%1%7%1%676
Don't know81%8%3%6%3%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who attend prayer group…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted24%11%9%57%< 1%7,867
Should be discouraged60%11%7%21%1%5,728
Neither/both equally46%10%8%35%1%676
Don't know39%10%9%40%2%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week 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 accepted73%13%6%7%1%7,867
Should be discouraged85%7%3%4%1%5,728
Neither/both equally83%8%3%5%< 1%676
Don't know76%11%4%5%3%587
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted61%14%9%15%1%7,867
Should be discouraged58%14%8%17%2%5,728
Neither/both equally62%10%9%17%2%676
Don't know55%12%9%17%6%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about homosexualityReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted27%15%46%9%3%7,867
Should be discouraged67%4%23%3%2%5,728
Neither/both equally49%8%33%4%6%676
Don't know46%5%35%4%9%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week 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 accepted26%71%1%1%7,867
Should be discouraged52%44%2%2%5,728
Neither/both equally37%57%4%1%676
Don't know39%52%3%7%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who read scripture…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted39%12%8%40%1%7,867
Should be discouraged77%7%4%11%1%5,728
Neither/both equally64%8%6%21%1%676
Don't know60%10%6%24%1%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week 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 accepted25%27%2%38%8%7,867
Should be discouraged61%24%4%7%4%5,728
Neither/both equally37%27%7%15%13%676
Don't know42%23%9%11%15%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …in heaven

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted69%24%7%7,867
Should be discouraged86%7%6%5,728
Neither/both equally80%9%11%676
Don't know79%8%14%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …in hell

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted50%42%8%7,867
Should be discouraged79%15%6%5,728
Neither/both equally66%21%12%676
Don't know60%20%20%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who identify as…

Views about homosexualityRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Should be accepted27%18%55%7,867
Should be discouraged52%18%31%5,728
Neither/both equally34%31%35%676
Don't know30%36%33%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who are…

Views about homosexualityConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted26%37%32%5%7,867
Should be discouraged60%21%12%7%5,728
Neither/both equally38%35%17%11%676
Don't know41%30%13%17%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who would rather have…

Views about homosexualitySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted43%50%4%3%7,867
Should be discouraged61%33%2%4%5,728
Neither/both equally54%29%10%8%676
Don't know47%33%6%14%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week 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 accepted35%60%4%2%7,867
Should be discouraged54%40%4%2%5,728
Neither/both equally39%41%18%3%676
Don't know38%42%7%13%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who say abortion should be…

Views about homosexualityLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted64%31%4%7,867
Should be discouraged23%73%4%5,728
Neither/both equally37%51%12%676
Don't know28%46%25%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week who …same-sex marriage

Views about homosexualityStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted76%18%6%7,867
Should be discouraged6%90%4%5,728
Neither/both equally20%45%35%676
Don't know15%33%52%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week 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 accepted30%65%2%3%7,867
Should be discouraged49%44%3%4%5,728
Neither/both equally36%45%12%7%676
Don't know37%43%4%16%587
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 meditate at least once a week by views about homosexuality

% of adults who meditate at least once a week 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 accepted36%29%5%26%3%7,867
Should be discouraged9%22%2%61%6%5,728
Neither/both equally12%25%6%43%13%676
Don't know10%26%8%39%16%587
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.