Evolution or Creationism?

Question

I read in the L.A. Times this week that half of the population of the United States believes humans were created 10,000 years ago along with everything else, contrary to what current science suggests. As an informal poll, do you believe in creationism or evolution? (Those fence-riders who go somewhere in between may voice an opinion, but be on notice that your vote won't count.)

Follow up question: does this statistic sound accurate to you?

Answer 1

Evolution, without a doubt.

Answer 2

I do believe in a relatively recent creation of the world. However, I am not too small-minded to imagine that things might not be quite as I have been led to see them. I have certainly seen plenty of scientific evidence to indicate a recent creation of the planet, and a global flood. I also take the book of Genesis literally. However, there are other questions such as whether or not there was a pre-existing Earth that was remade, or whether or not there are any stars or solar systems that pre-date the Earth. I'm still open on that one. Incidentally, most "facts" can be made to say whatever you want. I've seen plenty of cases where widely varying measurements have been quoted by both creationist and evolutionist scientists, and both sets of numbers have been measured by accredited, legit (supposedly) scientists or institutions. Ultimately, it's a choice of what you will believe, if you choose anything at all. I could come up with my own religion, worshipping a flying toilet, insist that the Earth is exactly 776,998 years old, and will end when it reaches 777,000. There's no doubt in my mind that there would be some scientists with proof of that age, and I'd have a whole doomsday following all set to meet said flying toilet in two years.

As for the statistic, it's wildly mixed up, depending on where you go. Statistics here are like using measurements in the creation-evolution debate - completely unreliable, but accurate somewhere in the world.

Answer 3

First I want to say you can show science saying anything so your contrary to what current science says, it's irrelavant. No I'm not trying to say anything bad about evolution all I'm saying is that you can find any statistic or scientific suggestions you want to find.

I am a creationist

As for the findings i would think it would be more of a margin then just over 50%. I would actually estamate it to be around 75%. The reason is creationism is a thought of most religions. There are only a few religions, and of course the Athiests that don't believe in creationism. The US population is probably over 50% Christian/Jew alone not including others that believe creationism. This includes alien believers, gaia, or many other belief systems.

I don't believe we have close to 50% athiests. I can't think of anybody else who would choose evolution over creation except those who believe in both.

Answer 4

Evolution as how the species became what they are...definitely.

Literal Creationism as in 10000yrs ago everything was made...Never!!! Only stupid and or extremely imaginative people can believe that.

Nope...I dont believe in surveys...they are inherently biased and there is never even 90% accuracy that the sample for the survey represents the true population...Wherever that survey was conducted must have a lot of uninformed or intolerant people though.

Answer 5

I support evolution; I'm a fan of science. Reasons why (higher meanings) should be kept out of science discussion and left in the philosophy and religion departments.

I can't believe that 50% of the USA population is made up of Biblical literalists! That doesn't seem right.

Answer 6

It's not a matter of belief. You don't believe in science. You take it or ignore it. Well, I choose to take it. I KNOW for a fact that evolution is basically true. So, my "vote" goes for evolution, as opposed to obscurantism.

BTW, I do believe this statistic is reasonable. That's about the same percentage of people who voted for Bush, isn't it?

Answer 7

evolution

i've tried doing this survey too, and it does turn out to be about 50/50. here's the thing to remember though,,,, most people will just pass this question up. this question only attracts a small percentage of people who are passionate about what they believe in. i'd imagine that a good 80 or 90% of the population just never answers questions like this. one of these days i'm just gonna stop random people in a grocery store parking lot, and mark down what percentage of people don't answer,, as well as the creationists, IDists, and evolutionists.

Answer 8

I believe God created the universe but I believe he formed it slowly as is outlined in the theory of evolution. The Bible says in one part that to God a thousand years is a day and vice versa. This leads me to believe that The seven days mentioned in Genesis were symbolic of eras. I don't see why my fellow Christians refuse to believe that something in Genesis could have been symbolic while they all seem to agree that all of Revelation (or almost all of it) is symbolic. It doesn't reflect well on the silent majority of us who actually think for ourselves and don't let Jerry Fallwell, Pat Robertson, Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson think for us. So, to answer your question, I guess I believe in both to a certain extent. To say that either evolution or creation is a myth is simply foolish. You can see evidence of both. I realize though that pretty much everyone here disagrees with me.

Answer 9

Evolution all the way - except I do not believe that humans came from monkeys but that humans and monkeys evolved separately. Also, I believe that God is in control of this process - evolution is one of His ways to help humanity grow and develop.

Answer 10

Evolution. No fence-sitting either.
That statistic sounds a little padded but then all statistics do.