gallup are headline whores

Gallup do a huge disservice in their latest poll that states On Darwin’s Birthday, Only 4 in 10 Believe in Evolution.

Gallup’s use of the word “believe” is an irresponsible, Orwellian abuse of language. It insinuates that one can take sides, like a sporting event, for or against evolution, and that it is merely another choice of belief in the universe of many that one may choose to hold, like Santa Claus or the ability to multitask.

This poll adds to the nonsense pseudo-debate on how America teaches science to our youth. Or doesn’t, rather.

Religion is meant to be believed. Science is meant to be understood.

The correct wording of the poll should have read: “Only 4 in 10 Understand Evolution”.

Gallup are headline whores.