While there has been growing acceptance of gay marriage in the United States, Americans also value religious liberty.
A majority believes moral conscience exemptions from the law should be allowed. Many Americans also assert that wedding vendors and public officials with religious objections should not be penalized for denying services to same-sex couples.
Respecting the traditional definition of the family is an important ideal to notable proportions of Americans.
Catholic News Agency/Marist Poll Results: Demography
Catholic News Agency/Marist Poll Results: Political Subgroups and Demography
Catholic News Agency/Marist Poll Results: Religion
Catholic News Agency/Marist Poll Methodology
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