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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among men by religious group
% of men who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
3%
32%
39%
21%
5%
138
Catholic
26%
10%
49%
12%
3%
3,426
Evangelical Protestant
56%
6%
32%
3%
3%
4,061
Hindu
5%
16%
48%
29%
2%
136
Historically Black Protestant
44%
5%
43%
4%
3%
818
Jewish
14%
19%
49%
15%
3%
428
Mainline Protestant
25%
11%
55%
7%
2%
2,778
Mormon
62%
4%
26%
4%
4%
347
Muslim
35%
7%
40%
13%
5%
152
Orthodox Christian
27%
12%
52%
9%
1%
106
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
6%
18%
55%
18%
2%
4,471
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.
Age distribution among men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who are ages…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
17%
35%
30%
18%
4,905
Philosophy/reason
34%
35%
20%
11%
2,166
Common sense
23%
35%
26%
16%
7,754
Science
29%
36%
21%
14%
1,891
Don't know
22%
32%
26%
20%
506
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
11%
12%
29%
36%
11%
1%
4,905
Philosophy/reason
23%
19%
27%
24%
7%
1%
2,166
Common sense
14%
16%
28%
31%
10%
1%
7,754
Science
19%
18%
28%
25%
9%
1%
1,891
Don't know
13%
15%
26%
30%
15%
1%
506
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who identify as…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
64%
14%
2%
16%
3%
4,909
Philosophy/reason
68%
7%
6%
16%
4%
2,160
Common sense
69%
10%
4%
12%
4%
7,758
Science
60%
7%
8%
21%
3%
1,889
Don't know
67%
10%
3%
15%
5%
491
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
15%
8%
77%
4,932
Philosophy/reason
13%
14%
73%
2,165
Common sense
12%
10%
78%
7,790
Science
26%
13%
61%
1,895
Don't know
16%
9%
75%
516
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who have a household income of…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Religion
33%
21%
28%
18%
4,430
Philosophy/reason
26%
19%
28%
27%
2,000
Common sense
29%
21%
29%
21%
7,050
Science
30%
18%
26%
26%
1,727
Don't know
32%
23%
26%
19%
402
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who have completed…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
46%
30%
15%
10%
4,961
Philosophy/reason
31%
31%
22%
16%
2,181
Common sense
45%
31%
15%
9%
7,840
Science
35%
25%
22%
17%
1,906
Don't know
34%
37%
18%
11%
525
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
58%
4%
12%
4%
22%
4,971
Philosophy/reason
40%
9%
12%
2%
37%
2,183
Common sense
47%
9%
12%
4%
28%
7,848
Science
45%
9%
9%
2%
34%
1,909
Don't know
48%
5%
12%
5%
30%
518
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
29%
71%
4,967
Philosophy/reason
23%
77%
2,184
Common sense
25%
75%
7,845
Science
24%
76%
1,913
Don't know
24%
76%
523
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 God among men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who say they…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Religion
87%
10%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
36%
26%
11%
1%
21%
4%
2,189
Common sense
49%
25%
8%
1%
13%
3%
7,881
Science
28%
25%
10%
1%
32%
4%
1,921
Don't know
64%
15%
5%
4%
6%
6%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who say religion is…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
86%
11%
1%
1%
1%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
25%
31%
19%
23%
1%
2,189
Common sense
33%
33%
17%
16%
1%
7,881
Science
23%
27%
19%
31%
1%
1,921
Don't know
56%
21%
6%
10%
7%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who attend religious services…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
64%
25%
11%
< 1%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
16%
37%
46%
1%
2,189
Common sense
19%
38%
42%
< 1%
7,881
Science
14%
33%
53%
< 1%
1,921
Don't know
38%
30%
28%
4%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who pray…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
79%
13%
3%
5%
1%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
29%
16%
9%
45%
1%
2,189
Common sense
35%
18%
9%
37%
1%
7,881
Science
23%
15%
8%
54%
1%
1,921
Don't know
57%
16%
5%
19%
4%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who attend prayer group…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
47%
13%
10%
31%
< 1%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
9%
8%
7%
75%
1%
2,189
Common sense
11%
7%
8%
74%
< 1%
7,881
Science
9%
5%
8%
78%
1%
1,921
Don't know
28%
9%
6%
54%
4%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who meditate…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
53%
7%
4%
34%
2%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
37%
13%
6%
43%
1%
2,189
Common sense
30%
8%
5%
56%
1%
7,881
Science
27%
9%
5%
57%
2%
1,921
Don't know
48%
8%
2%
34%
8%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
75%
12%
6%
6%
1%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
47%
18%
10%
22%
1%
2,189
Common sense
44%
17%
12%
26%
2%
7,881
Science
38%
17%
12%
31%
2%
1,921
Don't know
64%
10%
6%
14%
6%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
49%
16%
11%
22%
2%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
56%
16%
12%
15%
1%
2,189
Common sense
41%
16%
15%
28%
1%
7,881
Science
48%
16%
15%
20%
1%
1,921
Don't know
55%
9%
11%
18%
7%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who say…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
54%
43%
2%
1%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
25%
72%
2%
1%
2,189
Common sense
29%
69%
1%
1%
7,881
Science
24%
74%
1%
1%
1,921
Don't know
32%
52%
9%
7%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who read scripture…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
63%
12%
6%
18%
1%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
17%
13%
10%
60%
< 1%
2,189
Common sense
18%
9%
10%
63%
1%
7,881
Science
11%
8%
9%
72%
1%
1,921
Don't know
39%
10%
10%
38%
3%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who say the holy scripture is…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
54%
30%
4%
7%
4%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
11%
19%
1%
61%
8%
2,189
Common sense
18%
26%
1%
47%
8%
7,881
Science
14%
14%
1%
65%
6%
1,921
Don't know
20%
25%
11%
23%
21%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who …in heaven
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
88%
6%
6%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
48%
42%
9%
2,189
Common sense
64%
28%
8%
7,881
Science
45%
49%
6%
1,921
Don't know
65%
18%
17%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who …in hell
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
81%
13%
6%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
37%
56%
7%
2,189
Common sense
52%
40%
8%
7,881
Science
34%
59%
7%
1,921
Don't know
53%
25%
21%
531
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.
Party affiliation among men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who identify as…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
54%
17%
29%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
30%
18%
52%
2,189
Common sense
39%
19%
42%
7,881
Science
26%
20%
55%
1,921
Don't know
33%
35%
32%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
57%
24%
14%
6%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
22%
39%
35%
4%
2,189
Common sense
34%
37%
23%
6%
7,881
Science
23%
37%
35%
5%
1,921
Don't know
37%
30%
16%
18%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who would rather have…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
63%
32%
2%
2%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
53%
40%
4%
3%
2,189
Common sense
60%
34%
3%
3%
7,881
Science
45%
49%
3%
3%
1,921
Don't know
48%
26%
10%
16%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who say government aid to the poor…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
55%
39%
4%
2%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
36%
58%
5%
1%
2,189
Common sense
49%
45%
4%
2%
7,881
Science
37%
58%
3%
2%
1,921
Don't know
33%
40%
14%
13%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who say abortion should be…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
27%
69%
4%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
68%
28%
3%
2,189
Common sense
62%
34%
5%
7,881
Science
70%
26%
4%
1,921
Don't know
39%
41%
21%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who say homosexuality…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
31%
61%
5%
4%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
80%
15%
4%
2%
2,189
Common sense
65%
27%
4%
3%
7,881
Science
77%
18%
3%
2%
1,921
Don't know
46%
31%
11%
13%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who …same-sex marriage
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
24%
69%
7%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
74%
20%
6%
2,189
Common sense
57%
35%
9%
7,881
Science
71%
23%
5%
1,921
Don't know
36%
40%
24%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who say…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
52%
43%
3%
3%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
29%
67%
3%
2%
2,189
Common sense
41%
54%
2%
2%
7,881
Science
28%
69%
1%
2%
1,921
Don't know
33%
47%
9%
11%
531
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 men by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of men who say humans…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
9%
28%
2%
55%
5%
4,992
Philosophy/reason
56%
23%
6%
13%
2%
2,189
Common sense
42%
26%
5%
24%
3%
7,881
Science
65%
14%
3%
16%
2%
1,921
Don't know
22%
20%
17%
24%
19%
531
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.