Survey yearThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201441%56%2%1%19,336
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who pray daily by religious group

% of adults who pray daily who say…

Religious traditionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Buddhist31%67%2%< 1%110
Catholic33%64%2%1%4,335
Evangelical Protestant54%43%2%1%6,852
Hindu22%76%2%< 1%102
Historically Black Protestant30%67%1%1%1,538
Jehovah's Witness62%34%2%2%221
Jewish34%62%3%1%213
Mainline Protestant35%62%2%1%3,342
Mormon63%36%2%< 1%571
Muslim22%74%1%3%164
Orthodox Christian38%61%< 1%1%100
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%70%2%2%1,333
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who are ages…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong13%34%31%21%8,154
Right or wrong depends on the situation19%34%28%20%10,210
Neither/both equally14%29%33%24%318
Don't know12%26%21%41%212
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Generational cohort among adults who pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong7%11%29%37%14%1%8,154
Right or wrong depends on the situation12%13%28%32%13%2%10,210
Neither/both equally9%12%22%38%17%1%318
Don't know9%6%23%28%29%6%212
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Gender composition among adults who pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMenWomenSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong46%54%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation37%63%10,436
Neither/both equally47%53%330
Don't know39%61%221
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong71%11%2%12%4%8,206
Right or wrong depends on the situation56%18%4%18%4%10,307
Neither/both equally66%11%1%19%4%316
Don't know51%13%1%32%4%210
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Immigrant status among adults who pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong11%8%81%8,274
Right or wrong depends on the situation17%10%73%10,268
Neither/both equally19%4%77%320
Don't know31%10%60%211
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Income distribution among adults who pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who have a household income of…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong31%21%30%18%7,221
Right or wrong depends on the situation42%21%23%14%8,999
Neither/both equally44%13%27%16%242
Don't know55%26%11%8%148
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Educational distribution among adults who pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who have completed…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong38%34%18%10%8,308
Right or wrong depends on the situation46%31%14%9%10,368
Neither/both equally41%33%13%13%328
Don't know70%20%6%3%217
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Marital status among adults who pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong62%4%12%7%16%8,315
Right or wrong depends on the situation46%7%16%9%22%10,390
Neither/both equally45%7%16%8%24%324
Don't know42%3%14%19%22%214
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong32%68%8,317
Right or wrong depends on the situation30%70%10,400
Neither/both equally25%75%328
Don't know26%74%218
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who say they…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieve 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong90%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation81%15%2%1%1%< 1%10,436
Neither/both equally84%12%1%1%< 1%2%330
Don't know77%15%1%4%2%2%221
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who say religion is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong86%11%1%1%< 1%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation74%20%3%2%1%10,436
Neither/both equally80%11%5%3%1%330
Don't know81%10%2%4%3%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who attend religious services…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong65%25%10%< 1%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation47%35%18%1%10,436
Neither/both equally52%30%16%2%330
Don't know58%22%18%2%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who attend prayer group…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong48%13%10%29%< 1%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation33%12%10%44%1%10,436
Neither/both equally37%10%8%43%3%330
Don't know47%10%3%37%3%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who meditate…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong56%6%3%32%2%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation54%8%3%34%2%10,436
Neither/both equally60%5%3%29%3%330
Don't know71%3%4%17%5%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong81%10%4%4%1%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation72%13%7%7%1%10,436
Neither/both equally79%6%3%10%3%330
Don't know72%11%8%4%5%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong52%15%10%21%2%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation49%15%11%23%2%10,436
Neither/both equally61%14%6%14%5%330
Don't know51%12%10%15%11%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong65%5%25%3%2%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation40%9%43%6%3%10,436
Neither/both equally48%8%30%4%10%330
Don't know45%4%29%5%16%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who read scripture…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong67%10%6%15%1%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation49%13%8%28%1%10,436
Neither/both equally61%9%4%24%2%330
Don't know62%7%5%23%3%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongWord 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong52%30%4%8%5%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation39%32%3%19%7%10,436
Neither/both equally36%23%12%15%14%330
Don't know57%13%8%13%10%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who …in heaven

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong86%7%7%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation86%8%6%10,436
Neither/both equally81%8%10%330
Don't know81%8%10%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who …in hell

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong78%15%7%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation68%25%8%10,436
Neither/both equally71%16%12%330
Don't know62%21%18%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who identify as…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong58%15%27%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation31%19%50%10,436
Neither/both equally40%28%32%330
Don't know28%31%41%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who are…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong60%24%10%6%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation35%35%23%6%10,436
Neither/both equally41%28%13%18%330
Don't know40%14%25%20%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who would rather have…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong67%27%3%3%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation43%50%3%4%10,436
Neither/both equally49%28%16%7%330
Don't know41%41%7%11%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong59%35%4%2%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation39%55%4%2%10,436
Neither/both equally40%43%15%2%330
Don't know37%40%4%19%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who say abortion should be…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong30%67%4%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation50%46%5%10,436
Neither/both equally31%57%12%330
Don't know26%49%26%221
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 adults who pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who say homosexuality…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong35%56%5%4%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation60%32%5%4%10,436
Neither/both equally41%40%11%8%330
Don't know34%44%5%17%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who …same-sex marriage

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong26%67%7%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation50%42%9%10,436
Neither/both equally35%48%17%330
Don't know23%56%22%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who say…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongStricter 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
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong51%44%3%3%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation36%58%2%4%10,436
Neither/both equally35%44%13%8%330
Don't know33%30%4%33%221
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 pray daily by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong

% of adults who pray daily who say humans…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong11%25%2%58%4%8,349
Right or wrong depends on the situation21%32%4%38%5%10,436
Neither/both equally12%22%6%42%17%330
Don't know14%16%7%30%32%221
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.