From PoliticusUSA
Pew Research just
released a poll on Monday showing the American public’s views towards
evolution. The poll showed that 60% of Americans agree with the statement that
humans and other living things have evolved over time. Meanwhile, 33% stated
that humans have existed in their present form since the beginning of time.
This is pretty much on par with the results of this same poll four years ago.
However, where the gaps have started to widen more
is when we look at political affiliation and religion. In 2009, 64% of
Democrats believed in evolution while a majority, 54%, of Republicans also
believed in the theory. Fast forward to today and 67% of Democrats believe in
the theory of evolution while only 43% of Republicans feel that humans evolved
from lower life forms. That is a remarkable 24-point gap between the two
political parties. Independents saw virtually no change, as 67% believed in
2009 and 65% believe now.
