Views about same-sex marriage among adults who believe in Heaven
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Survey year
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
46%
46%
8%
24,337
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who believe in Heaven by religious group
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Religious tradition
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
56%
35%
9%
6,083
Evangelical Protestant
28%
64%
7%
7,452
Historically Black Protestant
39%
53%
8%
1,761
Jehovah's Witness
14%
77%
9%
126
Jewish
59%
35%
6%
288
Mainline Protestant
54%
38%
8%
4,683
Mormon
24%
70%
6%
626
Muslim
38%
56%
5%
202
Orthodox Christian
50%
47%
3%
138
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
65%
27%
8%
2,430
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
29%
35%
24%
12%
10,692
Oppose/strongly oppose
14%
32%
30%
24%
11,300
Don't know
13%
36%
28%
22%
1,857
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
19%
17%
28%
28%
7%
1%
10,692
Oppose/strongly oppose
9%
11%
27%
36%
16%
2%
11,300
Don't know
7%
10%
32%
33%
15%
2%
1,857
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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Men
Women
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
41%
59%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
50%
50%
11,546
Don't know
46%
54%
1,943
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 adults who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
63%
12%
4%
17%
4%
10,755
Oppose/strongly oppose
65%
15%
3%
13%
3%
11,397
Don't know
61%
14%
2%
18%
4%
1,877
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
14%
12%
74%
10,720
Oppose/strongly oppose
14%
7%
79%
11,383
Don't know
17%
10%
73%
1,894
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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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
36%
20%
26%
18%
9,631
Oppose/strongly oppose
38%
21%
26%
14%
9,951
Don't know
45%
20%
22%
14%
1,502
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
39%
34%
17%
10%
10,811
Oppose/strongly oppose
49%
31%
13%
7%
11,469
Don't know
52%
30%
11%
7%
1,922
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
43%
10%
12%
5%
30%
10,818
Oppose/strongly oppose
55%
4%
14%
9%
18%
11,500
Don't know
48%
6%
15%
12%
20%
1,916
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
31%
69%
10,816
Oppose/strongly oppose
30%
70%
11,500
Don't know
30%
70%
1,928
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Belief in God among adults who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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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
66%
27%
5%
1%
1%
1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
86%
11%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
11,546
Don't know
75%
19%
3%
2%
1%
1%
1,943
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
50%
36%
10%
4%
< 1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
80%
16%
3%
1%
< 1%
11,546
Don't know
67%
25%
5%
2%
1%
1,943
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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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
29%
44%
27%
< 1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
59%
28%
13%
< 1%
11,546
Don't know
40%
37%
22%
2%
1,943
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults who believe in Heaven who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
55%
22%
8%
15%
< 1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
77%
13%
4%
6%
1%
11,546
Don't know
67%
17%
5%
9%
2%
1,943
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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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
16%
10%
10%
64%
< 1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
43%
12%
9%
35%
1%
11,546
Don't know
29%
10%
9%
49%
2%
1,943
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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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
35%
9%
4%
50%
1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
50%
7%
4%
37%
2%
11,546
Don't know
47%
7%
3%
38%
5%
1,943
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
56%
18%
12%
14%
1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
72%
12%
7%
9%
1%
11,546
Don't know
63%
13%
9%
12%
3%
1,943
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
43%
17%
14%
25%
1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
45%
16%
12%
26%
2%
11,546
Don't know
45%
12%
10%
30%
3%
1,943
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults who believe in Heaven 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
25%
12%
53%
9%
2%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
57%
4%
32%
4%
2%
11,546
Don't know
38%
5%
46%
5%
6%
1,943
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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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
26%
73%
1%
1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
47%
50%
1%
1%
11,546
Don't know
34%
60%
3%
3%
1,943
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 who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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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
27%
13%
10%
50%
< 1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
59%
11%
7%
22%
1%
11,546
Don't know
41%
13%
9%
35%
1%
1,943
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Interpreting scripture among adults who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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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
23%
37%
2%
31%
8%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
55%
29%
4%
8%
4%
11,546
Don't know
38%
29%
7%
14%
11%
1,943
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Belief in Hell among adults who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
% of adults who believe in Heaven who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
69%
26%
5%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
85%
11%
5%
11,546
Don't know
73%
17%
10%
1,943
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Party affiliation among adults who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
31%
17%
52%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
53%
15%
31%
11,546
Don't know
34%
32%
34%
1,943
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Political ideology among adults who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
26%
41%
27%
5%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
58%
26%
11%
6%
11,546
Don't know
38%
31%
15%
15%
1,943
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Views about size of government among adults who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
45%
50%
2%
3%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
61%
34%
2%
3%
11,546
Don't know
48%
37%
6%
9%
1,943
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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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
39%
56%
3%
1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
57%
38%
3%
2%
11,546
Don't know
45%
41%
8%
6%
1,943
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Views about abortion among adults who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
65%
32%
3%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
29%
68%
4%
11,546
Don't know
39%
43%
18%
1,943
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Views about homosexuality among adults who believe in Heaven by views about same-sex marriage
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Strongly favor/favor
91%
6%
2%
1%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
23%
70%
4%
3%
11,546
Don't know
42%
19%
18%
21%
1,943
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.
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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
32%
64%
2%
2%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
51%
43%
2%
3%
11,546
Don't know
42%
44%
5%
9%
1,943
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.
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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
32%
35%
4%
26%
3%
10,848
Oppose/strongly oppose
12%
25%
2%
55%
5%
11,546
Don't know
15%
28%
7%
37%
12%
1,943
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.