Age distribution among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
19%
34%
29%
17%
4,859
2007
23%
43%
23%
11%
4,450
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
13%
12%
29%
35%
11%
1%
4,859
2007
< 1%
17%
34%
34%
12%
2%
4,450
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
42%
58%
4,929
2007
39%
61%
4,542
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Racial and ethnic composition among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
57%
2%
3%
35%
2%
4,886
2007
65%
2%
2%
29%
2%
4,509
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
28%
15%
57%
4,886
2007
22%
13%
65%
4,497
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
35%
19%
26%
20%
4,276
2007
30%
19%
30%
21%
3,804
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
44%
28%
17%
11%
4,901
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
50%
9%
12%
6%
23%
4,916
2007
56%
8%
11%
6%
20%
4,526
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
31%
69%
4,913
2007
41%
59%
4,527
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Belief in God among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
61%
30%
6%
1%
2%
1%
4,929
2007
68%
25%
4%
< 1%
1%
1%
4,542
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
52%
36%
9%
3%
< 1%
4,929
2007
49%
39%
9%
2%
< 1%
4,542
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
34%
44%
22%
< 1%
4,929
2007
35%
43%
21%
< 1%
4,542
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
22%
8%
15%
< 1%
4,929
2007
54%
23%
8%
15%
1%
4,542
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
14%
9%
9%
68%
< 1%
4,929
2007
10%
6%
8%
76%
1%
4,542
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
37%
9%
5%
48%
1%
4,929
2007
33%
9%
5%
51%
1%
4,542
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
54%
18%
12%
15%
1%
4,929
2007
44%
17%
17%
19%
2%
4,542
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
41%
16%
15%
26%
1%
4,929
2007
33%
15%
18%
31%
3%
4,542
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 Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
24%
11%
52%
11%
2%
4,929
2007
17%
11%
61%
8%
3%
4,542
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
26%
72%
1%
1%
4,929
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Frequency of reading scripture among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
20%
11%
11%
58%
< 1%
4,929
2007
16%
10%
10%
63%
1%
4,542
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Interpreting scripture among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
21%
36%
2%
33%
8%
4,929
2007
19%
36%
2%
34%
10%
4,542
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
83%
11%
5%
4,929
2007
81%
12%
7%
4,542
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
32%
8%
4,929
2007
55%
33%
12%
4,542
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Party affiliation among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
33%
18%
49%
4,929
2007
28%
18%
55%
4,542
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Political ideology among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
30%
39%
26%
4%
4,929
2007
28%
43%
23%
6%
4,542
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
44%
51%
3%
3%
4,929
2007
36%
57%
3%
4%
4,542
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 who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
43%
52%
3%
1%
4,929
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Views about abortion among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
57%
39%
4%
4,929
2007
60%
34%
6%
4,542
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Views about same-sex marriage among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
75%
18%
6%
4,929
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Views about environmental regulation among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
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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
2014
34%
62%
2%
3%
4,929
2007
29%
66%
2%
3%
4,542
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Views about human evolution among Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted
% of Catholics who say homosexuality should be accepted 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
2014
36%
32%
4%
25%
3%
4,929
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