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>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 05-Jan-06 8:59:08 AM >>> Which is why many religionists (contrary to what some propose) aren't opposed to evolution, not generally speaking, anyway. Too much black and white on this, methinks ;) JC: Jim's statement about "many religionists" not being opposed to evolution may be literally correct, but it does misrepresent the situation in terms of percentages of the population. Virtually all polls demonstrate that lay judgments about evolution in the USA are in conflict with those of mainstream scientists. To illustrate, consider a CBS poll taken last year and available at, http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/11/22/opinion/polls/main657083.shtml Among all Americans, the percentage break down was, 55% believe God created humans in their present form, 27% that Humans evolved but God guided the process, and only 13% that Humans evolved and God did not guide the process. That is, only 13% of the public surveyed agree with the standard view among evolutionary biologists. And that 13% would include many non-religionists. Whether people who believe in evolution for non-humans or guided by God should be characterized as "believing in evolution" is a debatable point, of course. My view is that such individuals do not "believe in evolution," which is perhaps clearer if we express their position in the negative. That is, they believe "evolution might explain some things, but not humans" and "evolution cannot work without some supreme being's guidance," serious and unwarranted limitations on evolution that reflect opposition to the evolutionary view. Take care Jim --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
