Summary
A Pew Research Center report shows that most Americans find extramarital affairs morally wrong, with nearly all respondents agreeing on this point. However, Americans are divided on other moral issues like abortion and pornography. The study highlights differences in moral opinions based on political affiliation, age, and religious beliefs.
Key Facts
- Nearly 90% of Americans believe extramarital affairs are morally wrong.
- The report surveyed attitudes on 15 behaviors, including abortion, pornography, and the death penalty.
- Around 47% of U.S. adults believe abortion is morally wrong, while 52% consider it acceptable or not a moral issue.
- Views on pornography are split, with 52% seeing it as morally wrong.
- Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view abortion, homosexuality, and pornography as morally wrong.
- Democrats are more likely to say the death penalty and spanking children are immoral.
- Younger adults often view extreme wealth and spanking children negatively compared to older generations.
- White evangelical Protestants generally have more conservative views on sex and family-related issues than other religious groups.
