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February 4, 2019

The Evolution of Pew Research Center’s Survey Questions About the Origins and Development of Life on Earth

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The Evolution of Pew Research Center’s Survey Questions About the Origins and Development of Life on Earth
Asking about evolution with one question or two: an experimental approach
Asking first about belief in God makes no difference in reported beliefs about evolution
In 2009, six-in-ten Americans said they believe humans evolved over time
From 2009-2014, roughly six-in-ten Americans express belief in human evolution
Belief in evolution highest among atheists and agnostics, lower among evangelicals
White evangelicals more likely to believe that evolution has occurred among animals than among humans
Belief in evolution highest among atheists and agnostics, lower among evangelicals
White evangelicals more likely to say that evolution has occurred among animals than among humans
Charles Darwin, British naturalist, 1878.

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