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Proposed Section: Public Opinion
I'm proposing a section on public opinion relating to Creationism based on Gallup, based on the following primary sources:
- http://www.gallup.com/poll/21814/evolution-creationism-intelligent-design.aspx
- http://www.gallup.com/poll/155003/hold-creationist-view-human-origins.aspx
According to this, 46% of Americans believe in Young Earth Creationism as of May 2012, that God created man in present form in the last 10,000 years. 32% believe in Old Earth Creationism, that humans evolved with God guiding. Just 15% believe in atheistic evolution, that humans evolved but God played no role in the process. 7% have no opinion. The range of support for Americans believing in Young Earth Creationism has ranged from 40-47% since 1982 when Gallup began polling the question, which has been asked 11 times.
In June 2007, 39% said Young Earth Creationism was "definitely true" and 27% said it was "probably true", a total of 66% support. On the other hand, 18% said Evolution is "definitely true" and 35% said it's "probably true", a total of 53% support.
--Jzyehoshua 02:10, 22 July 2012 (EDT)
- The percentage of support for Young Earth Creationism has actually gone up 2 points since 1982 when the question was first asked. 2/3 of Americans believing it's true is much higher than most people realize. I think a public polling section here would be fitting. --Jzyehoshua 12:33, 24 July 2012 (EDT)
- I will fix it later this week. Thanks. Conservative 13:02, 24 July 2012 (EDT)
- Alright, thanks! Here's the content I'm proposing - I'd add it myself if the page weren't protected:
Public Opinion
Public polling, as seen below (sourced from Gallup[1]), 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).[2]
| Polling Date | God created humans in present form | Humans evolved, with God guiding | Humans evolved, but God had no part in process | No opinion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012, May 3-6 | 46% | 32% | 15% | 7% |
| 2010, December 10-12 | 40% | 38% | 16% | 6% |
| 2008, May 8-11 | 44% | 36% | 14% | 5% |
| 2007, May 10-13 | 43% | 38% | 14% | 4% |
| 2006, May 8-11 | 46% | 36% | 13% | 5% |
| 2004, November 7-10 | 45% | 38% | 13% | 4% |
| 2001, November 19-21 | 45% | 37% | 12% | 5% |
| 1999, August 24-26 | 47% | 40% | 9% | 4% |
| 1997, November 6-9 | 44% | 39% | 10% | 7% |
| 1993, June 23-26 | 47% | 35% | 11% | 7% |
| 1982, January | 44% | 38% | 9% | 9% |
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.[1]
| Answer | Definitely True | Probably True | Probably False | Definitely False | No opinion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creationism, that is, the idea that God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time within the last 10,000 years | 39% | 27% | 16% | 15% | 3% |
| Evolution, that is, the idea that human beings developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life | 18% | 35% | 16% | 28% | 3% |
--Joshua Zambrano 00:53, 25 July 2012 (EDT)
- Changed column headers of poll to the actual poll wording. SharonW 10:11, 25 July 2012 (EDT)
- Yeah - only reason I left those like that was because (A) it made for better column widths, and (B) I wasn't sure if Gallup would like the tables looking too identical. I figured it'd be safer for Fair Use purposes to show some differences. I'm fine with the changes though. --Joshua Zambrano 10:28, 25 July 2012 (EDT)
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gallup (2012).Evolution, Creationism, Intelligent Design.
- ↑ Newport, F. (2012, June 1).In U.S.,46% Hold Creationist View of Human Origins. Gallup
