The Majority: Let's Hear Both Sides

A new poll shows 69 percent of Americans believe public school teachers should present both the evidence for and against Darwinian evolution.

The Zogby International survey indicated only 21 percent think biology teachers should teach only Darwin's theory of evolution and the scientific evidence that supports it.

A majority of Americans from every sub-group were at least twice as likely to prefer this approach to science education, the Zogby study showed.

About 88 percent of Americans 18-29 years old were in support, along with 73 percent of Republicans and 74 percent of independent voters.

Others who strongly support teaching the strengths and weaknesses of evolutionary theory include African-Americans (69 percent), 35-54 year-olds (70 percent) and Democrats (60 percent).

I have little faith in polls, though Zogby is known for hitting nearer the bullseye than most. I think it's logical, though, that most people want both sides of this story, particularly when the population is overwhelmingly Christian.

Now I understand the vehemence with which the secular evolutionists approach the issue of talking about the possibility of God in the classroom.

When the sheep become curious about those tending them, the wolves in shepherd's clothing lose little time in pulling the proverbial wool over their eyes.