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Why do half of Britons not believe in evolution?
The Examiner ^
| 07/31/2014
| Ken Ammi
Posted on 07/31/2014 6:13:29 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
The info which follows dates to 2009 AD and may be the most recent stats.
Indeed, as reported by the UKs Guardian; Half of Britons do not believe in evolution, survey finds (Riazat Butt, February 1, 2009 AD) and Teach both evolution and creationism say 54% of Britons (Jessica Shepherd, October 25, 2009 AD). Thus half do not believe in it and more than half believe that both views should be taught.
Keep in mind that while the UK does have RE (religious education) in public schools; it is a very, very, very secular society which is saturated with Darwinism. Logically, they would be the most Darwinian society and yet, More than one-fifth prefer creationism or intelligent design, while many others are confused about Darwin's theory. Ah, the good ol' we have been explaining Darwinism for over a century and a half and the hoi polloi still do not get it!!! Well, there may be other reasons for rejecting it such as understanding it and realizing that biology is a science but Darwinism is a philosophy and since it makes unsubstantiated claims it is therefore being rejected.
The stats are a result of the study titled Rescuing Darwin - God and evolution in Britain today by Nick Spencer and Denis Alexander and was conducted on the 150th anniversary of the publication of On The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.
The Guardian reports note:
Half of British adults do not believe in evolution, with at least 22% preferring the theories of creationism or intelligent design to explain how the world came about, according to a survey.
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TOPICS: History; Religion; Science; Society
KEYWORDS: britain; darwin; evolution; uk
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To: All
Because the other half of us do.
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:16:21 PM PDT
by
Klemper
To: SeekAndFind
Perhaps because there is no need to.
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:16:39 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
To: SeekAndFind
Why do half of Britons not believe in evolution? Possibly because they're bright enough not to...
To: SeekAndFind
How many of the respondents were muzturds?
Just asking...
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:16:46 PM PDT
by
Ouderkirk
(To the left, everything must evidence that this or that strand of leftist theory is true)
To: SeekAndFind
maybe there is hope after all
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:16:59 PM PDT
by
AdSimp
To: All
I am not included in the other half... so save it.
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:18:31 PM PDT
by
Klemper
To: SeekAndFind
I will give you an answer. It is just too complicated a concept for most to actually believe (why global warming is now losing ground). Sadly, this has nothing to do with any religiosity, just a general apathy and disinterest towards things which do not directly impact the individual. Brits sleep and text in classes when they are supposed to be getting indoctrinated.
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:21:04 PM PDT
by
Viennacon
(Rebuke the Repuke!)
To: SeekAndFind
>>
Keep in mind that while the UK does have RE (religious education) in public schools <<
Irrelevant. Most religious schools teach the same science curriculum as public schools. Ask any Catholic school what they teach in science class.
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:33:18 PM PDT
by
BillyBoy
(Looking at the weather lately, I could really use some 'global warming' right now!)
To: SeekAndFind
Darwinism is a philosophyDarwin's theory is far, far more about factual reality than any religion can hope to be.
To: SeekAndFind
does it really matter?
Why do leftists and others feel the need to make everyone agree on everything?
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:35:35 PM PDT
by
GeronL
(Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
To: SeekAndFind
By now half of ‘em are muzzies and they all share 4 brain cells
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:35:50 PM PDT
by
knarf
(I say things that are true .. I have no proof .. but they're true.)
To: knarf
oops ... mis-read the title ... off to bed ...
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:36:36 PM PDT
by
knarf
(I say things that are true .. I have no proof .. but they're true.)
To: aardwolf46
Or maybe they have examined the evidence (or in reality, the lack of evidence) and have decided that intelligent design makes more sense.
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:38:49 PM PDT
by
Blood of Tyrants
(The cure has become worse than the disease. Support an end to the WOD now.)
To: SeekAndFind
Creation is like believing Storks bring babies
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:45:12 PM PDT
by
molson209
(Blank)
To: SeekAndFind
Because they look around at their fellow citizens, look back at the pollster and say “Pull the other one, mate, it ‘as bells on.”
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posted on
07/31/2014 6:49:25 PM PDT
by
RichInOC
(No! BAD Rich! (What'd I say?))
To: molson209
Are a Darwinist, Naturalist?
To: molson209
I'm sorry. I did not type that question correctly.
Are you a darwinist, naturalist?
To: SeekAndFind
At least a third of Americans will not know what ‘evolution’ is.
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posted on
07/31/2014 7:32:05 PM PDT
by
matthew fuller
(https://www.facebook.com/BrianKolfage/posts/714871581908295)
To: SeekAndFind
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posted on
07/31/2014 8:16:54 PM PDT
by
Oztrich Boy
(Wikipedia is wrong. who knew?)
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