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Why Be A Creationist?

#32: Oct. - Dec. 2006 (Non-Fiction)
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Re: What do the Polls say?

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It seems the question regarding Darwin's theory requires defining what is meant by "well supported by evidence." Would most scientific views argue that Darwin's theory is well supported, or basically supported, or barely supported, or largely unsupported? Like most polls, it doesn't allow for qualifications that a more sophisticated understanding of the issues would require.Likewise, I'm sure the 48% that defined the Bible as divinely inspired but not always literally interpreted would like more options in clearly articulating the importance of Scripture.It looks like theistic evolution is claimed by a substantial portion of the population (38 %). I wonder how many of these folks would identify with, or at least be sympathetic towards the principles of Liberation Theology and more Progressive forms of Religious practice? But 45% saying that God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time within the last 10,000 years or so, is nearly half of the population. It seems a bit misleading to call this a minority, even if you call it startingly large.
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