Poll finds 58% for evolution
Wed, 2008-08-06 08:40
#1
Poll finds 58% for evolution
Wed, 2008-08-06 08:40
#2
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A majority of Canadians believe in the theory of evolution while about one in five accept creationism, a new study said yesterday.An Angus Reid online poll shows 58% of Canucks think humans evolved from less advanced life forms over millions of years, and 22% believe God created people in their present form within the last 10,000 years. . . .
. . .About two-thirds of res pondents aged 15-34 believe in evolution, but only 51% of those over 55 accept it.
Men (69%) and those with at least one university degree (71%) were more inclined to buy into evolution, while people from Alberta (40%) and members of the Conservative Party (29%) back creationism the most.
Household income apparently plays a role in belief, too. In homes with annual earnings over $100,000, about 66% accept evolution.
Read it [url=http://torontosun.com/News/Canada/2008/08/06/6364086-sun.html]here.[/url]
Wed, 2008-08-06 08:41
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Scott Piatkowski
58% believe that we evolved from less-advanced lifeforms. The rest apparently haven't.
Wed, 2008-08-06 09:31
#4
Finally, we have a clear majority. We can put this divisive issue behind us once and for all.
Wed, 2008-08-06 15:47
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M. Spector
I'm just shocked that 29% of university graduates don't "buy into" evolution. [img]frown.gif" border="0[/img]
Wed, 2008-08-06 17:21
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Sven
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Originally posted by M. Spector:
[b]I'm just shocked that 29% of university graduates don't "buy into" evolution. [img]frown.gif" border="0[/img] [/b]
It's disappointing but, alas, not shocking.
ETA: It's "not shocking" in the sense of "not surprising". It is "shocking" in the sense of "what can they be thinking???"
[ 06 August 2008: Message edited by: Sven ]
Wed, 2008-08-06 19:19
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Originally posted by Sven:
[b]It's disappointing but, alas, not shocking.
ETA: It's "not shocking" in the sense of "not surprising". It is "shocking" in the sense of "what can they be thinking???"
[ 06 August 2008: Message edited by: Sven ][/b]
I'd argue it's evidence of grade inflation.
I think in a more ideal system, post-secondary degrees should be beyond the reach of those who have a fundamental inability to process basic information. It would raise the value of a degree, and elevate the level of discourse on campuses.
Thu, 2008-08-07 13:57
#8
What's really funny is that we continue to treat this as a question of belief? One of the tricks of the creationist crowd is to reduce this question to being a contest of rival beliefs.
Even sensible commentators such as Chris Hedges and Karen Armstrong have criticised atheists such as Dawkins and Hitchens for "Faith in the scientific method."
I understand and accept the theory of natural selection not because it sounds true or touches my soul, but because it has been argued and tested. It has stood the test of time and has formed the basis of much of what we have learned about biology and anthropology since it was published. This is quite different that believing my goddess loves me.
I wonder how many Canadians understand but do not accept the theory of natural selection?
Thu, 2008-08-07 14:10
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M. Spector
quote:
Originally posted by Blairza:
[b]What's really funny is that we continue to treat this as a question of belief?[/b]
Who's "we"?