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In reply to the discussion: Religious belief interferes with people's understanding of evolution (NPR) [View all]RainDog
(28,784 posts)44. what's interesting about these stats
is the correlation between education levels (and, thus, scientific understanding) and voting patterns. those areas of the nation that teach literalist religious beliefs are the same areas that vote for republicans.
how do you reach someone when, as noted above in the second article about why people deny science, their respected sources are obviously wrong but those same sources use fear to motivate others' beliefs?
to me, putting money into education that does not allow religious indoctrination is a large part of the answer. but that doesn't deal with adult voters.
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Religious belief interferes with people's understanding of evolution (NPR) [View all]
RainDog
Jan 2012
OP
The OP notes there are many people with religious belief that understand and accept evolution
RainDog
Jan 2012
#9
it also appears to interfere with a govt that cares about the poor and the middle class
RainDog
Jan 2012
#6
Yep. A big reason our country is in so much trouble is because of religion-bred ignorance/delusion
Arugula Latte
Jan 2012
#89
Boy, it really drops sharply when you get to the Christian denominations, doesn't it?
WhoIsNumberNone
Jan 2012
#14
I would - Catholics and liturgical Christians - i.e. Episcopalians, Lutherans, etc.
RainDog
Jan 2012
#17
yes, but implicit in the argument that religious believers have been psychologically abused...
mike_c
Jan 2012
#50
I have zero use for religion in any form, but even less for the ones that intentionally deceive.
Moostache
Jan 2012
#86
I lived 25 years in Wheaton, IL, the first question you were asked was what church did you go to?
riderinthestorm
Jan 2012
#101
i know you weren't asking me, but i am a christian and i believe in evolution
arely staircase
Jan 2012
#110