Survey yearStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
201449%43%8%1,746
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are ages…

Views about same-sex marriage18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Strongly favor/favor12%35%27%26%838
Oppose/strongly oppose6%22%33%39%732
Don't know8%24%29%39%151
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Generational cohort among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Strongly favor/favor8%9%30%34%17%2%838
Oppose/strongly oppose4%6%19%41%27%3%732
Don't know5%6%21%34%30%4%151
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Gender composition among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageMenWomenSample size
Strongly favor/favor37%63%848
Oppose/strongly oppose55%45%743
Don't know33%67%155
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Racial and ethnic composition among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…

Views about same-sex marriageWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Strongly favor/favor94%1%1%2%2%845
Oppose/strongly oppose94%1%1%2%2%738
Don't know95%1%1%1%3%153
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Immigrant status among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Strongly favor/favor3%4%93%847
Oppose/strongly oppose5%4%91%739
Don't know4%6%90%152
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Income distribution among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who have a household income of…

Views about same-sex marriageLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Strongly favor/favor20%20%32%29%751
Oppose/strongly oppose27%21%31%20%640
Don't know32%21%20%27%123
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Educational distribution among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who have completed…

Views about same-sex marriageHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Strongly favor/favor27%29%24%20%845
Oppose/strongly oppose41%32%18%8%739
Don't know39%29%23%9%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Strongly favor/favor59%7%13%9%12%845
Oppose/strongly oppose63%2%12%13%10%742
Don't know52%5%13%20%10%153
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageParentsNon-parentsSample size
Strongly favor/favor27%73%847
Oppose/strongly oppose22%78%742
Don't know18%82%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say they…

Views about same-sex marriageBelieve 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
Strongly favor/favor59%31%7%< 1%1%1%848
Oppose/strongly oppose79%16%2%1%1%1%743
Don't know70%21%4%3%< 1%1%155
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Importance of religion in one's life among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say religion is…

Views about same-sex marriageVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor49%37%10%3%1%848
Oppose/strongly oppose68%26%4%1%< 1%743
Don't know66%30%4%< 1%< 1%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who attend religious services…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor35%44%22%< 1%848
Oppose/strongly oppose51%33%16%< 1%743
Don't know40%43%16%1%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who pray…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor54%24%8%13%1%848
Oppose/strongly oppose65%17%6%10%2%743
Don't know66%20%4%7%3%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who attend prayer group…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor17%9%12%61%< 1%848
Oppose/strongly oppose29%12%10%48%< 1%743
Don't know26%10%10%52%2%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who meditate…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor36%10%6%47%2%848
Oppose/strongly oppose41%11%4%42%1%743
Don't know45%8%2%39%5%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor53%20%13%13%1%848
Oppose/strongly oppose67%15%8%8%2%743
Don't know65%17%6%9%2%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor43%15%18%22%1%848
Oppose/strongly oppose36%17%15%30%2%743
Don't know43%13%15%26%3%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about same-sex marriageReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor24%12%55%7%2%848
Oppose/strongly oppose49%5%42%3%2%743
Don't know33%8%49%5%5%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say…

Views about same-sex marriageThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor24%75%1%< 1%848
Oppose/strongly oppose49%49%1%1%743
Don't know40%57%2%1%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who read scripture…

Views about same-sex marriageAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor30%13%13%44%1%848
Oppose/strongly oppose45%13%9%33%1%743
Don't know40%16%6%36%1%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say the holy scripture is…

Views about same-sex marriageWord 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
Strongly favor/favor13%44%1%33%9%848
Oppose/strongly oppose43%38%4%10%6%743
Don't know24%39%7%16%13%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …in heaven

Views about same-sex marriageBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor81%11%7%848
Oppose/strongly oppose89%6%6%743
Don't know86%9%5%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who …in hell

Views about same-sex marriageBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor53%37%10%848
Oppose/strongly oppose74%17%9%743
Don't know64%22%14%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who identify as…

Views about same-sex marriageRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Strongly favor/favor39%10%51%848
Oppose/strongly oppose69%11%20%743
Don't know56%16%27%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who are…

Views about same-sex marriageConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor26%47%25%3%848
Oppose/strongly oppose66%27%4%3%743
Don't know49%43%5%4%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who would rather have…

Views about same-sex marriageSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor56%37%3%4%848
Oppose/strongly oppose79%16%2%3%743
Don't know66%25%3%6%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say government aid to the poor…

Views about same-sex marriageDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor41%55%2%2%848
Oppose/strongly oppose67%29%2%2%743
Don't know57%33%7%4%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say abortion should be…

Views about same-sex marriageLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor78%20%2%848
Oppose/strongly oppose38%57%5%743
Don't know51%37%12%155
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say homosexuality…

Views about same-sex marriageShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor92%5%1%1%848
Oppose/strongly oppose26%65%5%4%743
Don't know51%17%20%12%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say…

Views about same-sex marriageStricter 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
Strongly favor/favor29%67%2%2%848
Oppose/strongly oppose57%38%2%2%743
Don't know46%44%3%7%155
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 methodists in the Mainline Tradition by views about same-sex marriage

% of methodists in the Mainline Tradition who say humans…

Views about same-sex marriageEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Strongly favor/favor31%37%5%23%4%848
Oppose/strongly oppose15%29%4%46%6%743
Don't know19%31%7%29%15%155
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.