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Views about homosexuality among adults in Maryland by religious group
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Religious tradition
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Catholic
67%
21%
10%
1%
103
Evangelical Protestant
41%
54%
2%
2%
108
Mainline Protestant
64%
28%
7%
2%
128
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
88%
7%
4%
1%
143
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 adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Should be accepted
28%
35%
25%
11%
430
Should be discouraged
9%
37%
30%
24%
159
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 adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Should be accepted
15%
21%
28%
29%
7%
< 1%
430
Should be discouraged
8%
6%
33%
32%
19%
2%
159
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 adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Should be accepted
43%
57%
435
Should be discouraged
55%
45%
164
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Should be accepted
59%
26%
3%
7%
5%
429
Should be discouraged
51%
32%
2%
9%
5%
161
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 adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Should be accepted
13%
11%
75%
429
Should be discouraged
14%
5%
81%
161
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 adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Should be accepted
18%
17%
34%
31%
388
Should be discouraged
31%
21%
27%
21%
140
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 adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Should be accepted
32%
28%
20%
20%
432
Should be discouraged
45%
30%
14%
11%
163
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 adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Should be accepted
42%
6%
10%
5%
36%
433
Should be discouraged
51%
3%
15%
11%
20%
164
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 in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Should be accepted
28%
72%
433
Should be discouraged
26%
74%
164
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Belief in God among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
52%
22%
6%
< 1%
15%
4%
435
Should be discouraged
88%
9%
1%
< 1%
1%
1%
164
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 adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
39%
27%
17%
17%
1%
435
Should be discouraged
72%
23%
4%
1%
1%
164
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 in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
19%
40%
42%
< 1%
435
Should be discouraged
62%
25%
14%
< 1%
164
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 adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
38%
24%
5%
33%
< 1%
435
Should be discouraged
77%
12%
1%
9%
1%
164
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 in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
13%
7%
9%
71%
< 1%
435
Should be discouraged
47%
9%
9%
35%
1%
164
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 in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
32%
11%
6%
50%
1%
435
Should be discouraged
54%
5%
2%
38%
2%
164
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
Should be accepted
50%
19%
13%
17%
1%
435
Should be discouraged
67%
14%
7%
11%
2%
164
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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
Should be accepted
45%
13%
17%
25%
< 1%
435
Should be discouraged
40%
13%
13%
31%
2%
164
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland 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
Should be accepted
20%
12%
51%
15%
2%
435
Should be discouraged
60%
2%
36%
1%
2%
164
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 adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who say…
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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
Should be accepted
22%
76%
1%
< 1%
435
Should be discouraged
47%
51%
< 1%
1%
164
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who read scripture…
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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
Should be accepted
22%
13%
8%
57%
< 1%
435
Should be discouraged
63%
8%
7%
20%
1%
164
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Interpreting scripture among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
19%
26%
1%
49%
6%
435
Should be discouraged
49%
29%
5%
9%
9%
164
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 in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
61%
32%
7%
435
Should be discouraged
85%
11%
3%
164
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 in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
42%
49%
9%
435
Should be discouraged
77%
18%
5%
164
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 adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Should be accepted
24%
15%
61%
435
Should be discouraged
46%
11%
44%
164
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Political ideology among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
17%
41%
35%
7%
435
Should be discouraged
47%
27%
18%
9%
164
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Views about size of government among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
44%
50%
1%
5%
435
Should be discouraged
58%
38%
< 1%
4%
164
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
36%
59%
4%
1%
435
Should be discouraged
52%
44%
3%
1%
164
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 in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
77%
21%
2%
435
Should be discouraged
38%
57%
5%
164
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
% of adults in Maryland who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Should be accepted
85%
11%
5%
435
Should be discouraged
7%
87%
7%
164
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
25%
72%
1%
2%
435
Should be discouraged
46%
51%
1%
1%
164
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Views about human evolution among adults in Maryland by views about homosexuality
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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
Should be accepted
52%
29%
2%
15%
2%
435
Should be discouraged
13%
23%
5%
55%
5%
164
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