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Topic: Poll finds 58% for evolution
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Snuckles
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posted 06 August 2008 08:40 AM
quote: 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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Sven
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posted 06 August 2008 05:21 PM
quote: Originally posted by M. Spector: I'm just shocked that 29% of university graduates don't "buy into" evolution.
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 ]
From: Eleutherophobics of the World...Unite!!!!! | Registered: Jul 2005
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500_Apples
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posted 06 August 2008 07:19 PM
quote: 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 ]
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.
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