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==Public Opinion==
 
==Public Opinion==
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Public polling, as seen below (sourced from Gallup<ref>''Gallup'' (2012).[http://www.gallup.com/poll/21814/evolution-creationism-intelligent-design.aspx Evolution, Creationism, Intelligent Design].</ref>), reveals that 46% of Americans believe in Young Earth Creationism, that "''God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time within the last 10,000 years or so''" (2012, May 3-6). 32% believe that humans evolved with God guiding (Old Earth Creationism), and just 15% believe humans evolved but God had no part in the process (Atheistic Evolution).<ref>Newport, F. (2012, June 1).[http://www.gallup.com/poll/155003/hold-creationist-view-human-origins.aspx In U.S.,46% Hold Creationist View of Human Origins]. ''Gallup''</ref>
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Public polling, as seen below (sourced from Gallup<ref name=gallup1>''Gallup'' (2012).[http://www.gallup.com/poll/21814/evolution-creationism-intelligent-design.aspx Evolution, Creationism, Intelligent Design].</ref>), reveals that 46% of Americans believe in Young Earth Creationism, that "''God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time within the last 10,000 years or so''" (2012, May 3-6). 32% believe that humans evolved with God guiding (Old Earth Creationism), and just 15% believe humans evolved but God had no part in the process (Atheistic Evolution).<ref>Newport, F. (2012, June 1).[http://www.gallup.com/poll/155003/hold-creationist-view-human-origins.aspx In U.S.,46% Hold Creationist View of Human Origins]. ''Gallup''</ref>
    
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In 2007 (June 1-3), Gallup also asked Americans what they thought of Young Earth Creationism and Evolution, whether they believe them to be Definitely True, Probably True, Probably False, or Definitely False. 39% answered Young Earth Creationism is Definitely True, and 27% Probably True, a total of 66% support. 18% answered Evolution is Definitely True, and 35% Probably True, a total of 53% support.
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In 2007 (June 1-3), Gallup also asked Americans what they thought of Young Earth Creationism and Evolution, whether they believe them to be Definitely True, Probably True, Probably False, or Definitely False. 39% answered Young Earth Creationism is Definitely True, and 27% Probably True, a total of 66% support. 18% answered Evolution is Definitely True, and 35% Probably True, a total of 53% support.<ref name=gallup1 />
     
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