JUST 12%, BUT STEADY:

Gallup: More Than Half of Americans Reject Evolution, Back Bible (E&P Staff, March 08, 2006, Editor & Publisher)

A Gallup report released today reveals that more than half of all Americans, rejecting evolution theory and scientific evidence, agree with the statement, "God created man exactly how Bible describes it."

Another 31% says that man did evolve, but "God guided." Only 12% back evolution and say "God had no part."

American Public Overwhelmingly Support Teaching Both Sides of Evolution, Zogby Poll Shows (Discovery Institute, 3/07/06)

By more than three to one, voters say that Biology teachers should teach Darwin's theory of evolution, but also the scientific evidence against it. Approximately seven in ten (69%) side with this view. In contrast, one in five (21%) feels that Biology teachers should teach only Darwin's theory of evolution and the scientific evidence that supports it.

Not only do a majority of people in virtually every sub-group agree that both sides should be presented when teaching evolution, but people in every sub-group are at least twice as likely to prefer this approach to science education. Among the biggest supporters are 18-29 year-olds (88%), 73% of Republicans, and 74% of independent voters. Others who strongly support this approach include African-Americans (69%), 35-54 year-olds (70%) and 60% of Democrats.

Yet Democrats have positioned themselves on the 10-20% side of the issues.

Posted by Orrin Judd at March 8, 2006 6:03 PM