Title: Evolution and Creationism in Public Education - People For the American Way
Headings: Evolution and Creationism in Public Education
People For the American Way Foundation
Evolution and Creationism in Public Education
Methodology
Main Findings
Context for Understanding the Main Findings

Content: However, for most Americans who would like to see some mention of God or a Divine role in the development of humans, along with the teaching of Evolution, it is not primarily religion behind their opinions. It is much more of what can be called a Post Modernist perspective (a “Hey, you never know” mentality). This perspective is characterized by a wide tolerance for many different beliefs, since no single belief is seen as the final and complete answer to any issue. Also, many parents want their children to be exposed to a wide range of views. Their reasoning is, “our kids should be given enough information so, when they grow up, they can make up their own minds.” More information on all of these points, along with the supporting survey evidence, can be found in the main body of this report.