This statistic shows the results of a 2012 survey among American adults opposing legal same-sex marriage. They were asked to give reasons for this decision. 47 percent of respondents stated that they oppose same-sex marriage because their religion and/or the Bible says it's wrong.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- November 26-29, 2012
- Number of respondents
- 464 Respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Adults who oppose same-sex marriage
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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Why do you oppose same-sex marriage?
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Religion/Bible says it is wrong | 47% |
| Marriage should be between a man and a woman | 20% |
| Morally wrong/Have traditional beliefs | 16% |
| Civil unions are sufficient | 6% |
| Unnatural/Against laws of nature | 5% |
| Undermines traditional family structure/Mother and father | 5% |
| Other | 7% |
| No opinion | 4% |
