On this day 200 years ago, Charles Darwin was born. (Also, Abraham Lincoln was born on this day in 1809.)
On that note, here's a Gallup survey released recently on Darwin's theory of evolution - now the basis for modern biology:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/114544/Darwin-Birthday-Believe-Evolution.aspx
I find it both disburbing and troubling that only 39% of those polled actually believe in evolution.
In a day and age where education in sciences, engineering, and biology will be keys to enduring in the 21th Century, this country better start working to improve those numbers. I think its economic future depends on people being properly educated with facts, not indoctrinated by religion.
On that note, here's a Gallup survey released recently on Darwin's theory of evolution - now the basis for modern biology:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/114544/Darwin-Birthday-Believe-Evolution.aspx
I find it both disburbing and troubling that only 39% of those polled actually believe in evolution.
In a day and age where education in sciences, engineering, and biology will be keys to enduring in the 21th Century, this country better start working to improve those numbers. I think its economic future depends on people being properly educated with facts, not indoctrinated by religion.
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