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Jim__

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3. I would be curious as to why their gut doesn't "believe."

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Original post)

Sat Jan 21, 2012, 11:55 AM

Jan 2012

Apparently, based on the article, their gut feel is not based on religion or previous education. So, why do some students have a gut feeling that evolution is wrong? The old saw is that seeing is believing. I wonder if there is some way to demonstrate evolutionary concepts in the classroom that would make it more believable for these students.

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When it Comes to Accepting Evolution, Gut Feelings Trump Facts [View all] OKIsItJustMe Jan 2012 OP

So they need a gut feeling to believe in mutated rhinoviruses, too? nt valerief Jan 2012 #1

Nice link.. MarkCharles Jan 2012 #2

I would be curious as to why their gut doesn't "believe." Jim__ Jan 2012 #3