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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.

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Originally posted by M. Spector:
I'm just shocked that 29% of university graduates don't "buy into" evolution.

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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 ]

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Originally posted by Sven:

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 ]

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I'd argue it's evidence of grade inflation.

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.

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Originally posted by Blairza:
What's really funny is that we continue to treat this as a question of belief?

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