[Alter Kaker]

Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddism all believe in a higher power. Intelligent design is a generic idea saying a higher power is involved in our existance. What percentage of the global population already believes this?

Intelligent Design does not say that a higher power is involved in our existence, it says that a higher power created the world as it is, in situ. This is not supported by the evidence, but that doesn't stop those misguided who believe that their religion says something it doesn't say. In fact, it's odd that Intelligent Design is probably the only thing wackjobs of all stripes agree on, from Osama bin Laden to the Raelians.

[Sax]

Well if that is the case, I've misunderstood. I would think that a generic 'involvement' wouldn't conflict with any major religions' ideas. Of course I don't have any interest in entering into Science vs. Religion or One Faith vs. Another Faith type arguement. My personal philosphy is to strive to be a living example of what your faith embodies - talk is cheap and no one really listens anyway.

[Diamond]

Intelligent Design does not say that a higher power is involved in our existence, it says that a higher power created the world as it is, in situ.

What exactly do you mean by "as it is, in situ", in this context?

Cordially,