scienceandevolution


 * Science and Religion in America Today**

Directions: Read the f[|ollowing article from the independent Pew Forum]and answer the following questions:

1. Which facts seem most surprising to you?

2. Which facts seem less surprising?

3. Why do you think there is such a glaring discrepencey between the views of 1/3 of Americans and most scientists on this issue?

4. Why is this such a hot topic today?

5. What parallels can you draw between the Scientific Revolution of the 17th and 18th centuries and the debate over evolution in America today?

For further details, you can [|read about the study here.]