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Originally posted by The Matrix Traveller
Will we ever learn ???
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
Originally posted by The Matrix Traveller
Will we ever learn ???
Sadly, probably not. Religion definitely doesn't have the Truth. Science definitely doesn't have the Truth. So, where does that leave us? I'll tell you where it leaves us. Not having the Truth.
[edit on 23-2-2010 by SpeakerofTruth]
Originally posted by weedwhacker
In their study, 60% of the population of Texas (that's about 15 MILLION people) either believe that Humans and Dinosaurs lived at the same time, or are "Not Sure".
When pollsters asked Texans: Do You Agree or Disagree with this statement? --- "God created Human Beings pretty much in their present form about 10,000 years ago" --- 38% of Texans AGREED!!!!!!
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
Doc, believe me, I am a native Texan myself. I hate to say this, but anywhere outside the metropolitan areas all you encounter is stupidity...I mean, let's be honest here, man.
Originally posted by weedwhacker
In a University of Texas poll, an astonishing amount of those polled are woefully ignorant of basic science.
In their study, 60% of the population of Texas (that's about 15 MILLION people) either believe that Humans and Dinosaurs lived at the same time, or are "Not Sure".
!!!! Why do I find no surprise in this???
68% DO 'believe' in evolution, but it's mitigated by the "with or without a guiding hand from god" proviso.
But, "Human Evolution"??? Drops to only 50%, and the same "with or without" restriction in thinking.
When pollsters asked Texans: Do You Agree or Disagree with this statement? --- "God created Human Beings pretty much in their present form about 10,000 years ago" ---
38% of Texans AGREED!!!!!!
NOT bashing on a particular state, in the USA here....BUT this sort of poll HAS TO BE taken seriously, as indicative of the woeful lack of education in the USA, and the possible insinuation OF RELIGION, into the educational and indoctronational fabric of society, and this is what causes such ignorance to perpetuate.
Some paraphrasing, for dramatic effect, read the full article here.
Thank you very much....
Originally posted by Ear-Responsible
I suppose you can provide some solid proof that some type of humanoid did not walk side by side w/ dinosaurs? I'll be waiting.
Originally posted by Ear-Responsible
I suppose you can provide some solid proof that some type of humanoid did not walk side by side w/ dinosaurs? I'll be waiting.
When did evolution become hard fact?
Is it not still a theory?
Originally posted by pplrnuts
Having spent a considerable time in Texas and the northern region of the country, I can share some unique characteristics of Texans for the OP.
First, Texans genuinely feel that their state and peoples are superior to any other states.
Having lived elsewhere, I can certainly say this is inaccurate to say the least.
They do not take lightly to any anti-Texas comments.
If natives there were given the opportunity to spend a few years outside of the southern region of the country, their attitude on this one would CHANGE.
There is NO middle class status there.
Observations obviously reveal that folks in the ghettos up north have a MUCH better quality of life than the average working class family of the south.
ALL elected officials are elected with regards to ONE personal character trait. That trait is how Christian the official claims to be.
Despite the horrible poverty of the average working folks there (many having two jobs),
the population will vote almost unanimously for officials whom are totally against the working middle class just because that official says the word "Jesus" every once in a while.
Getting married, playing house, and having babies takes precedence over finishing high school for teens.
Oddly enough, the parents see nothing wrong with their young teen daughters having babies as if they were simply pets.
More can be added, but this should be sufficient for the OP regarding the state that was called into question.