Generational cohort among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by religious group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Religious traditionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Buddhist25%15%24%28%8%< 1%207
Catholic13%12%28%33%12%2%4,541
Evangelical Protestant14%14%27%31%14%1%3,745
Hindu12%38%42%7%1%< 1%156
Historically Black Protestant14%14%28%34%9%1%1,264
Jewish15%13%22%31%15%3%615
Mainline Protestant12%11%25%34%16%2%3,815
Mormon13%19%32%24%11%1%262
Muslim29%20%33%13%4%< 1%176
Orthodox Christian22%19%28%24%7%1%108
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")24%22%27%21%5%< 1%5,793
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are ages…

Generational cohort18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Younger Millennial100%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,529
Older Millennial59%41%< 1%< 1%2,907
Generation X< 1%100%< 1%< 1%4,583
Baby Boomer< 1%< 1%84%16%7,620
Silent< 1%< 1%< 1%100%3,540
Greatest< 1%< 1%< 1%100%371
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Gender composition among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Generational cohortMenWomenSample size
Younger Millennial51%49%2,529
Older Millennial49%51%2,907
Generation X47%53%4,583
Baby Boomer46%54%7,620
Silent40%60%3,540
Greatest37%63%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who identify as…

Generational cohortWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Younger Millennial54%13%7%21%5%2,512
Older Millennial56%14%7%19%4%2,884
Generation X60%13%5%19%4%4,534
Baby Boomer69%12%3%12%4%7,529
Silent80%9%2%7%2%3,508
Greatest85%9%3%3%1%365
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Immigrant status among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Generational cohortImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Younger Millennial13%21%66%2,492
Older Millennial19%11%70%2,860
Generation X21%8%71%4,528
Baby Boomer14%7%79%7,552
Silent10%12%78%3,500
Greatest4%29%66%366
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Income distribution among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who have a household income of…

Generational cohortLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Younger Millennial40%20%23%16%2,156
Older Millennial40%24%25%11%2,710
Generation X31%19%27%23%4,251
Baby Boomer35%19%25%21%6,792
Silent44%23%22%11%2,883
Greatest56%21%13%9%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.

Educational distribution among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who have completed…

Generational cohortHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Younger Millennial48%41%10%1%2,525
Older Millennial31%34%23%12%2,904
Generation X38%29%19%15%4,568
Baby Boomer44%28%16%12%7,597
Silent53%22%13%12%3,531
Greatest60%21%11%8%368
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Marital status among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Generational cohortMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Younger Millennial6%10%2%< 1%82%2,522
Older Millennial33%16%7%< 1%43%2,899
Generation X56%9%16%1%17%4,575
Baby Boomer56%5%21%7%10%7,596
Silent50%3%13%31%3%3,524
Greatest30%< 1%3%66%1%369
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Generational cohortParentsNon-parentsSample size
Younger Millennial12%88%2,525
Older Millennial43%57%2,899
Generation X57%43%4,571
Baby Boomer13%87%7,609
Silent3%97%3,534
Greatest1%99%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say they…

Generational cohortBelieve 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
Younger Millennial44%23%10%< 1%20%3%2,529
Older Millennial49%24%8%1%16%3%2,907
Generation X57%23%6%< 1%11%2%4,583
Baby Boomer63%22%5%1%8%2%7,620
Silent64%19%4%2%8%2%3,540
Greatest59%19%6%4%9%4%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say religion is…

Generational cohortVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial32%30%19%19%< 1%2,529
Older Millennial37%29%16%17%1%2,907
Generation X45%28%13%14%1%4,583
Baby Boomer51%27%10%11%1%7,620
Silent60%21%8%9%1%3,540
Greatest67%17%8%7%1%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who attend religious services…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial23%39%37%< 1%2,529
Older Millennial21%38%41%1%2,907
Generation X27%37%36%< 1%4,583
Baby Boomer30%35%34%1%7,620
Silent45%25%29%1%3,540
Greatest44%27%28%1%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who pray…

Generational cohortAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial33%18%8%40%< 1%2,529
Older Millennial40%17%8%35%< 1%2,907
Generation X49%17%6%27%1%4,583
Baby Boomer54%17%6%22%1%7,620
Silent61%14%4%20%1%3,540
Greatest64%11%3%20%2%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who attend prayer group…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial14%10%9%67%< 1%2,529
Older Millennial14%9%8%69%< 1%2,907
Generation X19%10%8%63%< 1%4,583
Baby Boomer21%7%7%64%1%7,620
Silent26%7%8%58%1%3,540
Greatest25%8%9%57%1%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who meditate…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial24%11%5%59%1%2,529
Older Millennial31%10%5%53%1%2,907
Generation X37%9%5%48%1%4,583
Baby Boomer42%8%4%44%2%7,620
Silent51%8%5%33%3%3,540
Greatest57%8%3%25%6%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial46%22%11%21%1%2,529
Older Millennial49%19%11%20%1%2,907
Generation X53%16%12%18%1%4,583
Baby Boomer57%14%10%17%1%7,620
Silent61%12%8%17%3%3,540
Greatest67%7%6%18%2%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial50%20%11%19%1%2,529
Older Millennial45%18%15%23%< 1%2,907
Generation X42%16%15%27%1%4,583
Baby Boomer46%15%13%25%2%7,620
Silent41%13%13%30%3%3,540
Greatest40%10%16%30%4%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Generational cohortReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial18%18%49%14%1%2,529
Older Millennial19%14%52%12%2%2,907
Generation X24%11%51%12%2%4,583
Baby Boomer27%10%51%9%2%7,620
Silent32%9%48%8%4%3,540
Greatest35%9%45%8%4%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who read scripture…

Generational cohortAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial20%13%9%58%< 1%2,529
Older Millennial23%10%9%58%< 1%2,907
Generation X28%11%10%51%1%4,583
Baby Boomer30%10%9%51%1%7,620
Silent37%9%8%45%1%3,540
Greatest40%10%8%40%3%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say the holy scripture is…

Generational cohortWord 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
Younger Millennial16%29%1%49%5%2,529
Older Millennial18%24%1%49%8%2,907
Generation X27%25%1%40%7%4,583
Baby Boomer29%25%3%36%8%7,620
Silent32%26%4%29%9%3,540
Greatest37%22%5%24%11%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who …in heaven

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial65%29%6%2,529
Older Millennial63%30%7%2,907
Generation X69%24%6%4,583
Baby Boomer71%21%8%7,620
Silent71%21%8%3,540
Greatest62%26%12%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who …in hell

Generational cohortBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Younger Millennial53%42%5%2,529
Older Millennial51%42%7%2,907
Generation X54%39%8%4,583
Baby Boomer52%39%9%7,620
Silent50%39%11%3,540
Greatest44%41%15%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who identify as…

Generational cohortRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Younger Millennial29%19%52%2,529
Older Millennial27%22%51%2,907
Generation X29%21%50%4,583
Baby Boomer29%17%54%7,620
Silent34%13%53%3,540
Greatest31%10%59%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who are…

Generational cohortConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial23%39%32%6%2,529
Older Millennial21%36%35%8%2,907
Generation X27%37%30%6%4,583
Baby Boomer30%36%28%6%7,620
Silent36%34%24%6%3,540
Greatest37%37%20%6%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who would rather have…

Generational cohortSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial41%55%1%2%2,529
Older Millennial41%52%3%4%2,907
Generation X45%49%3%3%4,583
Baby Boomer45%47%3%4%7,620
Silent51%39%4%7%3,540
Greatest50%33%7%9%371
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say government aid to the poor…

Generational cohortDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial38%58%3%1%2,529
Older Millennial37%57%4%2%2,907
Generation X39%55%4%1%4,583
Baby Boomer36%58%4%2%7,620
Silent40%53%4%4%3,540
Greatest31%59%3%7%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say abortion should be…

Generational cohortLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial60%38%2%2,529
Older Millennial61%36%3%2,907
Generation X62%35%4%4,583
Baby Boomer63%32%4%7,620
Silent56%38%6%3,540
Greatest49%40%10%371
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Views about homosexuality among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say homosexuality…

Generational cohortShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial84%14%1%1%2,529
Older Millennial77%17%4%2%2,907
Generation X71%23%4%3%4,583
Baby Boomer67%26%4%3%7,620
Silent55%36%4%5%3,540
Greatest43%44%5%8%371
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who …same-sex marriage

Generational cohortStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial78%19%3%2,529
Older Millennial73%22%5%2,907
Generation X63%30%7%4,583
Baby Boomer57%35%8%7,620
Silent44%46%10%3,540
Greatest33%54%13%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say…

Generational cohortStricter 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
Younger Millennial31%66%1%2%2,529
Older Millennial29%66%2%2%2,907
Generation X32%64%2%2%4,583
Baby Boomer34%61%2%3%7,620
Silent36%54%3%6%3,540
Greatest30%50%4%15%371
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 say that right or wrong depends on the situation by generational group

% of adults who say that right or wrong depends on the situation who say humans…

Generational cohortEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Younger Millennial50%24%3%21%2%2,529
Older Millennial45%27%5%21%2%2,907
Generation X39%25%4%28%3%4,583
Baby Boomer34%27%5%30%4%7,620
Silent29%22%5%35%10%3,540
Greatest28%12%7%37%16%371
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.