{"id":28,"date":"2019-08-12T19:48:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T19:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2024-10-15T19:04:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T19:04:22","slug":"opinion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/opinion\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Opinion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-video-popup ugb-video-popup ugb-6b0ae06 ugb-video-popup--v3 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-6b0ae06 .ugb-video-popup__wrapper{border-radius:0px;background-color:#000000;background-image:url(\/\/teachingevolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2019\/08\/ninety-three-percent.jpg)}.ugb-6b0ae06 .ugb-video-popup__play-button svg{fill:#ffffff !important}.ugb-6b0ae06 .ugb-video-popup__wrapper:before{background-color:#000000;opacity:0.5}.ugb-6b0ae06 .ugb-video-popup__wrapper:hover:before{opacity:0.2}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-video-popup__wrapper ugb--shadow-3 ugb--has-background-overlay\" data-video=\"355213998\"><button class=\"ugb-video-popup__overlay\" aria-label=\"Play\"><span class=\"ugb-video-popup__play-button\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 40 40\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"ugb-play-button-cirle\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><path d=\"M16 29l12-9-12-9v18zm4-29C8.95 0 0 8.95 0 20s8.95 20 20 20 20-8.95 20-20S31.05 0 20 0zm0 36c-8.82 0-16-7.18-16-16S11.18 4 20 4s16 7.18 16 16-7.18 16-16 16z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Overwhelming Consensus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public opinion surveys show that an <a href=\"https:\/\/freescience.today\/public-opinion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">overwhelming 93% of Americans<\/a> believe that \u201cteachers and students should have the academic freedom to objectively discuss both the scientific strengths and weaknesses of the theory of evolution.\u201d This belief is shared by independents, Democrats, and Republicans; by men and women; and by people regardless of age, ideology, or race and ethnicity. This is a common ground approach supported by the vast majority of people in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/\/freescience.today\/2016\/07\/01\/public-opinion-scientific-dissent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">2016 Poll: Public Opinion on Scientific Dissent<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As Americans celebrate their country\u2019s freedom this holiday weekend, a new nationwide survey has been released revealing that an overwhelming 93% of American adults agree that \u201cteachers and students should have the academic freedom to objectively discuss both the scientific strengths and weaknesses of the theory of evolution.\u201d And 88% agree that \u201cscientists who raise scientific criticisms of evolution should have the freedom to make their arguments without being subjected to censorship or discrimination.\u201d&nbsp;<a href=\"\/\/freescience.today\/2016\/07\/01\/public-opinion-scientific-dissent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&nbsp;Read More \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/\/freescience.today\/2016\/02\/01\/poll-for-and-against\/\" target=\"_blank\">Public Opinion on Teaching Both Evidence For and Against Darwinism<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nationwide survey, 81% of American adults believe that \u201cbiology teachers should cover both scientific evidence that supports the theory and scientific evidence critical of the theory\u201d of evolution.&nbsp;<a href=\"\/\/freescience.today\/2016\/02\/01\/poll-for-and-against\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&nbsp;Read More \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/\/freescience.today\/2009\/12\/19\/zogby-polls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Zogby Polls on Teaching Evolution, Summary from 2001 to 2009<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/\/freescience.today\/2009\/07\/13\/zogby-poll-most-americans-want-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-darwinism-taught-in-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Zogby Poll: Most Americans Want Strengths and Weaknesses of Darwinism Taught In Schools<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Zogby poll commissioned by the Seattle-based Discovery Institute says more than three-quarters of Americans would like teachers to have the freedom to discuss both the strengths and weaknesses of Darwinian evolution, with an even higher number reported among Democrats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/\/freescience.today\/2009\/02\/12\/200th-birthday-poll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">On Darwin\u2019s 200th Birthday, Zogby Poll Shows Dramatic Jump in Americans Who Favor Teaching Both Sides of Evolution<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Austin, TX | A new Zogby poll on the eve of Charles Darwin\u2019s 200th birthday shows a dramatic rise in the number of Americans who agree that when biology teachers teach the scientific evidence for Darwin\u2019s theory of evolution, they also should teach the scientific evidence against it. Surprisingly, the poll also shows overwhelming support [\u2026]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/\/freescience.today\/2006\/03\/07\/in-zogby-poll-69-favor-teaching-evidence-for-and-against-darwins-theory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">In Zogby Poll, 69% Favor Teaching Evidence for and Against Darwin\u2019s Theory<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle, WA | A&nbsp;new nationwide poll&nbsp;by Zogby International shows that 69 percent of Americans support public school teachers presenting both the evidence for Darwinian evolution, as well as the evidence against it. \u201cThis poll shows widespread support for the idea that when biology teachers teach Darwin\u2019s theory of evolution they should present the scientific evidence [\u2026]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/\/freescience.today\/2002\/06\/01\/is-science-democratic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Is Science Democratic?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent Zogby International poll found that 65 percent of Ohioans believe \u201cBiology teachers should teach Darwin\u2019s theory of evolution, but also the scientific evidence against it.\u201d Only 19 percent favored biology teachers teaching just Darwin\u2019s theory and only that evidence which supports it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/\/freescience.today\/2001\/09\/21\/in-zogby-poll-71-say-teaching-on-darwins-theory-should-include-counter-evidence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">In Zogby Poll, 71% Say Teaching on Darwin\u2019s Theory Should Include Counter Evidence<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More than seven in ten (71%) respondents believe Darwin\u2019s theory of evolution should be taught, but such instruction should include evidence against the theory. Fourteen percent are not sure. Those who feel that the scientific evidence that goes against Darwin\u2019s theory should be taught include 78% each of Republicans, residents of the West, and parents of children under 17. Most 18-29 year-olds (80%) also agree that teachers should include the evidence against it.&nbsp;<a href=\"\/\/freescience.today\/2001\/09\/21\/in-zogby-poll-71-say-teaching-on-darwins-theory-should-include-counter-evidence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&nbsp;Read More \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Overwhelming Consensus Public opinion surveys show that an overwhelming 93% of Americans believe that \u201cteachers and students should have the academic freedom to objectively discuss both the scientific strengths and weaknesses of the theory of evolution.\u201d This belief is shared by independents, Democrats, and Republicans; by men and women; and by people regardless of age, ideology, or race and<a class=\"ellipsis article-more\" href=\"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/opinion\/\"><span> Read More &rsaquo;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":64,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":"","thumbnail":"","medium":"","medium_large":"","large":"","1536x1536":"","2048x2048":""},"post_excerpt_stackable":"<p>An Overwhelming Consensus Public opinion surveys show that an overwhelming 93% of Americans believe that \u201cteachers and students should have the academic freedom to objectively discuss both the scientific strengths and weaknesses of the theory of evolution.\u201d This belief is shared by independents, Democrats, and Republicans; by men and women; and by people regardless of age, ideology, or race and ethnicity. This is a common ground approach supported by the vast majority of people in your community. 2016 Poll: Public Opinion on Scientific Dissent As Americans celebrate their country\u2019s freedom this holiday weekend, a new nationwide survey has been released&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list":"Uncategorized","author_info":{"name":"Editor","url":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/author\/telos\/"},"comments_num":"0 comments","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachingevolution.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}