According to a news.com story, 48% of Americans believe in evolution, and 42% believe that life has remained unchanged since the dawn of time (I suppose the other 10% believe in the Flying Spaghetti Monster).
Worse, 64% think that creationism should be taught along side evolution in public schools.
I just can't fathom that. I mean, come on! There is lots of evidence life changes over time; look at the emergence of dog breeds, for instance. It isn't like there were pomeranians running around the grasslands of Africa. We've seen evolution take place in various ways over the past century and a half since Darwin first came along with his new idea.
I just can't believe that many Americans believe creationism is even a science, much less worth spending valuable class time on. I mean, come on. Get your religion on sundays. How about, instead, we bring back music or art classes?
*frumple*
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I've heard similar figures. Yes, that really is scary. Public opinion on such matters usually shocks me.
Not much surprises me about the stupidity, er, ignorance of many of my fellow Americans anymore.
I mean, look how many voted for Bush. Look how many STILL believe in the fella. What level of logic, truth, and (real) compassion to folks need to have crashing on their heads before they wake up?
On another note, a hearty kudos to you for mentioning not only the Flying Spaghetti Monster but also advocating bringing back music or art classes. Right on!
- Adam, a pianist, dancer and the son of a music school director :)
All hail the spaghetti monster....mmmmmmmmmmmm, yummy...
correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that dog breeding was an example of human-driven (and therefore intelligent) design. It seems strange that you should use this as an absolute proof of the fact that only evolution should be taught in schools.
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