![]() ![]() Though the vast majority of Americans say they know gays or lesbians, just over a quarter (28%) say they know “a lot” of people who are gay or lesbian, while 43% say they know some and 17% say they only know one or two gays or lesbians. Gay and Lesbian Acquaintances, Friends and Family Members That is little changed since 2013, but much higher than in the early 1990s. However, the view that homosexuality and one’s personal religious beliefs are in conflict remains a powerful factor in opposition to same-sex marriage.Īn overwhelming majority of the public (88%) reports personally knowing someone who is gay or lesbian. In addition, a 54% majority says there is no conflict between their own religious beliefs and homosexuality, up from 48% in 2013. These opinions represent a shift over the past decade, even if in some cases the short-term changes have been modest. Nearly half (47%) say that people are born gay or lesbian. Majorities now say homosexuality should be accepted by society (63%) and that the sexual orientation of a gay or lesbian person cannot be changed (60%). As support for same-sex marriage has increased, other attitudes about homosexuality have changed as well.
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