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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Michigan by religious group
% of adults in Michigan who …same-sex marriage
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Religious tradition
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Catholic
48%
43%
9%
197
Evangelical Protestant
33%
64%
3%
240
Mainline Protestant
57%
31%
12%
185
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
76%
17%
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.
Age distribution among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
30%
33%
25%
12%
496
Oppose/strongly oppose
12%
29%
32%
27%
392
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
19%
17%
27%
30%
7%
1%
496
Oppose/strongly oppose
6%
9%
25%
41%
17%
2%
392
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
45%
55%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
50%
50%
399
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
79%
12%
1%
3%
4%
504
Oppose/strongly oppose
78%
14%
1%
4%
3%
390
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
6%
8%
86%
502
Oppose/strongly oppose
6%
6%
88%
396
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan 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
Strongly favor/favor
37%
18%
28%
17%
453
Oppose/strongly oppose
39%
24%
29%
8%
340
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
35%
36%
16%
12%
504
Oppose/strongly oppose
43%
36%
14%
7%
395
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
45%
10%
11%
4%
30%
505
Oppose/strongly oppose
59%
5%
12%
9%
14%
395
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
32%
68%
505
Oppose/strongly oppose
25%
75%
397
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Belief in God among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who say they…
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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
Strongly favor/favor
49%
30%
4%
< 1%
14%
3%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
85%
9%
3%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
399
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
33%
33%
16%
16%
2%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
72%
19%
5%
4%
1%
399
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who attend religious services…
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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
Strongly favor/favor
18%
40%
43%
< 1%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
56%
27%
17%
< 1%
399
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
42%
18%
7%
32%
< 1%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
70%
15%
6%
9%
1%
399
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who attend prayer group…
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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
Strongly favor/favor
7%
10%
6%
77%
< 1%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
39%
13%
7%
41%
< 1%
399
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who meditate…
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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
Strongly favor/favor
32%
7%
4%
56%
1%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
44%
6%
4%
45%
2%
399
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan 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
Strongly favor/favor
47%
20%
10%
22%
1%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
71%
11%
7%
10%
1%
399
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan 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
Strongly favor/favor
40%
19%
14%
26%
1%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
43%
16%
12%
26%
3%
399
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan 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
Strongly favor/favor
15%
11%
59%
12%
3%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
55%
4%
35%
3%
2%
399
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan 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
Strongly favor/favor
25%
73%
2%
< 1%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
49%
49%
< 1%
2%
399
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan 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
Strongly favor/favor
17%
12%
11%
59%
1%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
56%
9%
6%
29%
1%
399
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan 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
Strongly favor/favor
14%
29%
2%
47%
9%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
50%
31%
4%
11%
3%
399
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
67%
26%
8%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
84%
8%
8%
399
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
50%
42%
8%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
76%
17%
8%
399
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 Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
22%
20%
59%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
52%
14%
34%
399
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Political ideology among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
19%
39%
35%
7%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
56%
25%
12%
7%
399
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Views about size of government among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
45%
47%
4%
4%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
71%
24%
2%
3%
399
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan 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
Strongly favor/favor
34%
61%
4%
1%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
57%
37%
3%
2%
399
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Views about abortion among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
71%
27%
2%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
33%
64%
3%
399
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Views about homosexuality among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
94%
3%
2%
1%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
21%
70%
7%
2%
399
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan 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
Strongly favor/favor
27%
67%
4%
3%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
51%
40%
4%
5%
399
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Views about human evolution among adults in Michigan by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults in Michigan 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
Strongly favor/favor
46%
26%
4%
21%
2%
506
Oppose/strongly oppose
14%
21%
3%
57%
5%
399
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