"When presented with the statement “human beings, as we know them today, developed from earlier species of animals,” just 45 percent of(American) respondents indicated “true.” Compare this figure with the affirmative percentages in Japan (78), Europe (70), China (69) and South Korea (64). Only 33 percent of Americans agreed that “the universe began with a big explosion.”"
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=faith-and-foolishness&sc=WR_20100804
- The Ancient Hippie
- Retired from 10 years in the Canadian Navy, and 28 years in the Canadian Diplomatic Service, with postings in Beijing, Mexico City, Sri Lanka, Romania, Abu Dhabi, Guyana, Ireland, Trinidad, and, last but not least, India.
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