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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who are ages…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
12%
32%
30%
26%
2,154
Philosophy/reason
25%
34%
25%
16%
726
Common sense
18%
33%
31%
19%
3,365
Science
22%
42%
24%
12%
618
Don't know
16%
28%
26%
31%
198
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
7%
9%
28%
37%
17%
2%
2,154
Philosophy/reason
18%
12%
29%
29%
11%
1%
726
Common sense
11%
11%
28%
36%
12%
1%
3,365
Science
14%
17%
33%
28%
7%
1%
618
Don't know
9%
8%
26%
33%
22%
2%
198
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
41%
59%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
49%
51%
738
Common sense
47%
53%
3,428
Science
56%
44%
626
Don't know
49%
51%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who identify as…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
55%
3%
3%
37%
2%
2,178
Philosophy/reason
60%
2%
3%
33%
2%
728
Common sense
65%
3%
3%
28%
2%
3,384
Science
41%
2%
3%
51%
2%
622
Don't know
55%
< 1%
2%
38%
5%
201
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
32%
13%
55%
2,178
Philosophy/reason
27%
17%
56%
723
Common sense
21%
16%
63%
3,401
Science
45%
15%
40%
623
Don't know
30%
12%
59%
202
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
40%
20%
24%
16%
1,872
Philosophy/reason
34%
16%
27%
23%
637
Common sense
33%
20%
27%
20%
2,929
Science
40%
19%
24%
17%
544
Don't know
34%
19%
29%
19%
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.
Educational distribution among Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
50%
26%
14%
10%
2,190
Philosophy/reason
37%
27%
21%
15%
732
Common sense
46%
29%
16%
9%
3,410
Science
50%
21%
18%
11%
621
Don't know
42%
26%
18%
14%
204
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
54%
7%
12%
10%
17%
2,194
Philosophy/reason
47%
8%
13%
5%
27%
735
Common sense
52%
9%
12%
6%
21%
3,418
Science
45%
11%
13%
3%
27%
624
Don't know
52%
3%
8%
13%
24%
205
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
30%
70%
2,189
Philosophy/reason
31%
69%
737
Common sense
30%
70%
3,417
Science
37%
63%
624
Don't know
19%
81%
205
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
77%
19%
2%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
60%
28%
7%
2%
1%
2%
738
Common sense
61%
29%
5%
1%
2%
1%
3,428
Science
42%
41%
10%
1%
5%
1%
626
Don't know
70%
22%
2%
4%
1%
1%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
83%
16%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
47%
39%
11%
3%
1%
738
Common sense
46%
40%
10%
3%
< 1%
3,428
Science
45%
38%
12%
5%
< 1%
626
Don't know
67%
19%
5%
3%
7%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
61%
28%
10%
< 1%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
33%
45%
22%
1%
738
Common sense
29%
46%
25%
< 1%
3,428
Science
28%
47%
25%
< 1%
626
Don't know
48%
34%
14%
4%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
78%
14%
3%
5%
1%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
50%
25%
9%
15%
< 1%
738
Common sense
52%
22%
9%
16%
1%
3,428
Science
41%
25%
9%
25%
< 1%
626
Don't know
62%
23%
4%
6%
6%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
28%
12%
13%
46%
1%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
15%
12%
8%
65%
< 1%
738
Common sense
11%
7%
9%
73%
< 1%
3,428
Science
13%
11%
9%
67%
< 1%
626
Don't know
20%
9%
12%
54%
5%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
51%
8%
5%
34%
2%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
43%
10%
5%
41%
1%
738
Common sense
33%
9%
5%
52%
1%
3,428
Science
36%
11%
6%
46%
1%
626
Don't know
49%
8%
4%
31%
8%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
73%
13%
7%
6%
1%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
52%
20%
12%
15%
1%
738
Common sense
49%
19%
13%
18%
1%
3,428
Science
49%
14%
15%
20%
1%
626
Don't know
62%
13%
6%
10%
8%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
47%
15%
13%
23%
2%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
50%
15%
12%
22%
1%
738
Common sense
37%
15%
16%
31%
1%
3,428
Science
42%
16%
17%
25%
1%
626
Don't know
52%
9%
11%
19%
9%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
40%
57%
1%
2%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
28%
69%
2%
1%
738
Common sense
26%
73%
1%
1%
3,428
Science
24%
72%
1%
3%
626
Don't know
29%
58%
4%
8%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
44%
13%
9%
33%
1%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
24%
12%
12%
53%
1%
738
Common sense
16%
10%
11%
62%
1%
3,428
Science
16%
11%
12%
60%
1%
626
Don't know
30%
11%
8%
47%
5%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Religion
38%
41%
4%
11%
6%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
21%
32%
1%
38%
8%
738
Common sense
19%
36%
3%
34%
9%
3,428
Science
27%
27%
1%
40%
5%
626
Don't know
16%
34%
12%
21%
16%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
93%
4%
3%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
80%
12%
8%
738
Common sense
83%
11%
6%
3,428
Science
74%
21%
5%
626
Don't know
81%
8%
11%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
74%
19%
7%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
59%
34%
7%
738
Common sense
60%
32%
9%
3,428
Science
56%
39%
5%
626
Don't know
52%
22%
26%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
41%
19%
40%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
36%
20%
43%
738
Common sense
37%
18%
45%
3,428
Science
28%
18%
54%
626
Don't know
35%
26%
39%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
49%
28%
18%
5%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
29%
39%
29%
3%
738
Common sense
33%
40%
22%
5%
3,428
Science
29%
37%
30%
4%
626
Don't know
31%
34%
16%
20%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
49%
46%
3%
2%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
50%
44%
3%
3%
738
Common sense
49%
44%
3%
4%
3,428
Science
33%
63%
1%
3%
626
Don't know
40%
39%
8%
14%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
47%
47%
3%
2%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
40%
55%
4%
1%
738
Common sense
48%
47%
3%
1%
3,428
Science
42%
53%
3%
2%
626
Don't know
35%
36%
17%
12%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
30%
67%
4%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
53%
43%
3%
738
Common sense
57%
37%
5%
3,428
Science
55%
41%
3%
626
Don't know
36%
47%
17%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
57%
35%
4%
4%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
78%
15%
4%
3%
738
Common sense
75%
18%
3%
4%
3,428
Science
77%
19%
2%
2%
626
Don't know
53%
21%
8%
18%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics 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
42%
49%
9%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
65%
26%
9%
738
Common sense
63%
28%
9%
3,428
Science
64%
28%
8%
626
Don't know
46%
32%
22%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who say…
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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
Religion
42%
52%
2%
4%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
34%
62%
2%
2%
738
Common sense
39%
56%
2%
3%
3,428
Science
37%
59%
1%
3%
626
Don't know
25%
55%
9%
11%
207
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 Catholics by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Catholics who say humans…
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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
Religion
16%
36%
3%
38%
6%
2,203
Philosophy/reason
40%
31%
4%
23%
2%
738
Common sense
35%
31%
4%
27%
4%
3,428
Science
48%
23%
4%
24%
2%
626
Don't know
14%
29%
18%
13%
26%
207
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.