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Age distribution among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
18%
40%
32%
10%
154
Illegal in all/most cases
23%
38%
29%
10%
512
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
15%
19%
25%
35%
7%
< 1%
154
Illegal in all/most cases
12%
18%
31%
32%
6%
< 1%
512
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.
Gender composition among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Men
Women
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
32%
68%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
51%
49%
518
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Racial and ethnic composition among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
66%
12%
1%
13%
8%
154
Illegal in all/most cases
76%
6%
3%
12%
3%
513
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
8%
14%
78%
154
Illegal in all/most cases
8%
9%
83%
512
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
29%
23%
27%
21%
151
Illegal in all/most cases
21%
21%
37%
22%
462
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
21%
40%
22%
17%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
31%
35%
22%
11%
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.
Marital status among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
58%
5%
13%
4%
20%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
66%
3%
10%
3%
18%
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 Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
35%
65%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
39%
61%
513
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Belief in God among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
83%
14%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
95%
5%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
72%
24%
3%
1%
< 1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
89%
8%
1%
1%
< 1%
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.
Attendance at religious services among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
48%
36%
17%
< 1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
77%
19%
5%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of prayer among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
72%
17%
4%
7%
< 1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
88%
9%
2%
2%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
32%
15%
11%
42%
< 1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
57%
14%
11%
18%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of meditation among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
43%
11%
7%
37%
2%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
53%
5%
3%
37%
1%
518
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
65%
15%
10%
10%
1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
81%
12%
5%
2%
< 1%
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.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
53%
24%
10%
13%
1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
53%
16%
11%
19%
< 1%
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.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
57%
9%
30%
3%
1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
80%
4%
14%
1%
1%
518
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
41%
57%
< 1%
2%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
75%
23%
2%
1%
518
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Frequency of reading scripture among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
47%
21%
12%
18%
1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
79%
10%
4%
8%
< 1%
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.
Interpreting scripture among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
33%
49%
2%
11%
5%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
59%
32%
5%
2%
3%
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.
Belief in Heaven among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
91%
6%
3%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
81%
8%
11%
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.
Belief in Hell among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
74%
16%
10%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
87%
5%
9%
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.
Party affiliation among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
37%
17%
46%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
79%
10%
10%
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.
Political ideology among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
20%
46%
30%
4%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
75%
20%
3%
2%
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.
Views about size of government among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
58%
39%
3%
1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
84%
12%
2%
2%
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.
Views about government aid to the poor among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
40%
55%
5%
< 1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
71%
24%
4%
2%
518
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Views about homosexuality among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
73%
23%
2%
2%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
23%
70%
3%
4%
518
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Views about same-sex marriage among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
% of Nondenominational evangelicals who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Legal in all/most cases
63%
33%
4%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
15%
80%
5%
518
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Views about environmental regulation among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
38%
60%
2%
< 1%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
53%
40%
4%
3%
518
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Views about human evolution among Nondenominational evangelicals by views about abortion
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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
Legal in all/most cases
11%
32%
2%
51%
4%
155
Illegal in all/most cases
1%
22%
< 1%
73%
3%
518
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