"48% of the American public rejects the scientific theory of evolution"

**dipstik** · 03-31-2007, 01:26 PM

I honestly do not know what to say about the results of this new poll. I am utterly and completely baffled.

34 percent of college graduates say they accept the Biblical account of creation as fact.

Newsweek poll:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17879317/site/newsweek/

**damn texan** · 03-31-2007, 01:32 PM

part of the 52.

**Roo** · 03-31-2007, 01:34 PM

You guys re-elected Dubya. Same mechanic at work.

**mtnjam** · 03-31-2007, 01:35 PM

Also part of the 52%.

Not suprising though when you consider that ~ 50% of the people that voted in the last election voted for a Republican (not naming any names, but...)

**Hook** · 03-31-2007, 01:37 PM

110% of those polled were bad at math.

**thephatkid** · 03-31-2007, 01:40 PM

more proof that the intelligence of mankind is devolving

**Core Shot** · 03-31-2007, 01:51 PM

This part of the survey is almost as frightening:

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, who recently announced that his wife's cancer has returned, is a popular figure, with 41 percent of Americans saying they have a generally favorable view of him (27 percent have an unfavorable view). And most (56 percent) think the former senator should remain in the race despite his wife's medical situation. Very few (12 percent) suspect that he is using Elizabeth’s illness to his political advantage. Seventy-two percent feel that staying in the race was something the Edwards family genuinely saw as the right thing to do and half (51 percent) think it will put Edwards more in touch with the concerns of average Americans (41 percent don’t). Indeed, just 11 percent of Americans think his wife’s health would be enough of a distraction to keep Edwards from his duties were he to be elected next year (64 percent think her illness would be at least "somewhat" distracting).

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Yea, ,we really need another easily distractd president.

**Crud's Uncle** · 03-31-2007, 02:00 PM

That is why it is a theory. In fact, if you look at it scientifically, it takes religious faith to believe in it.

spook · 03-31-2007, 02:13 PM

those criticizing the "50+%" who voted for the idiot king the second time should recall that he also had a 90% approval rating after september 11. i would say that is a more accurate estimate of general nationwide delusion.

**Mofro261** · 03-31-2007, 02:16 PM

48% in favor of devolution? Seems to be a disappointing trend.

Oh yeah, and Jesus built my hotrod.

**Powow** · 03-31-2007, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Crud's Uncle

That is why it is a theory. In fact, if you look at it scientifically, it takes religious faith to believe in it.

Just like the theory of gravity?

You are an idiot.

**hutash** · 03-31-2007, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Crud's Uncle

That is why it is a theory. In fact, if you look at it scientifically, it takes religious faith to believe in it.

He we go again

If you look at it scientifically it is fact, but before you respond, do a search since this has been addressed time and again here.

**Core Shot** · 03-31-2007, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by hutash

He we go again

If you look at it scientifically it is fact,

Fossils were put there by the devil to trick you.
what part of that can't you understand

**Cliff Huckable** · 03-31-2007, 02:33 PM

In this country there's really no emphasis on critical thinking in the education system.

It's also one of the main reasons most Americans are so simplistic when it comes to politics (Blue verus Red).

Few people actually consider the ideas put forth, or think critically about the criticisms, spin, and propaganda.

It's awful, but short of reforming the education system I can't see how it could improved.

The upcoming Sean Hannity and Al Sharpton "debate" should be a cultural low point. Almost nothing that comes out of either man's mouth can withstand the faintest scrutiny.

**philippeR** · 03-31-2007, 02:46 PM

I think that the plane will take off.

**ljm** · 03-31-2007, 02:56 PM

Wow... that is messed up.

Looks like 52% of you are headed straight for hell!

**Crud's Uncle** · 03-31-2007, 03:06 PM

No you are the idiot. At least I have a hard science graduate degree. I doubt if you could pass an intro chemistry class, much less a biochem class. You should at least understand that you a parrot not a thinker.

Originally Posted by Powow

Just like the theory of gravity?

You are an idiot.

**Crud's Uncle** · 03-31-2007, 03:08 PM

Hey moron, where does the fossil record show the transition from one species to another. You probably follow the Harbl. The reason the missing link is missing is because it does not exist.

Originally Posted by Core Shot

Fossils were put there by the devil to trick you.
what part of that can't you understand

**Crud's Uncle** · 03-31-2007, 03:09 PM

Sorry, but i do not search forums to decide what to believe. Maybe that is your problem.

Originally Posted by hutash

He we go again

If you look at it scientifically it is fact, but before you respond, do a search since this has been addressed time and again here.

**laseranimal** · 03-31-2007, 03:10 PM

shouldn't this go in the padded room?

anyway its MHO that creation and evolution are not mutually exclusive

unless you're taking the biblical literally as the EXACT WORD OF GOD, and then you've got other issues.

**Rontele** · 03-31-2007, 03:12 PM

wait, we didn't come from God? Jesus Christ.

**thephatkid** · 03-31-2007, 03:16 PM

i have always wondered why the schools of thought have to be mutually exclusive. couldn't the higher power started the process of evolution. i have always felt that evolution is right but it had to start somewhere and life on our planet is too complex to have been an accident or happened by chance. i'm not saying i believe in the modern definition of god, i feel that nature is god and god is nature and i think evolution is part of nature's plan to ensure the survival of the life forms here on our ever changing planet.

**philippeR** · 03-31-2007, 03:21 PM

I'm sure you realize that the rest of the civilized world has closed this debate long ago and is looking at you in utter bewilderment ?

(Crud's Uncle, that means they all think you're an idiot. With a hard science degree. Hard, like in dense)

**horizon** · 03-31-2007, 03:27 PM

phatkid, crud's uncle on the other hand seems to be fine with things starting out of nowhere, but not with them evolving from one to another.

Anyway, everyone knows that the world was created by the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

Ramen!