Survey: SHOH41

Question:
When it comes to teaching evolution in public schools, which of these two statements best represents what you believe: One, that evolution is what most scientists believe so it should be taught in public science classes. Or two, that scientists are wrong so evolution should not be taught in public school science?

Answers: ( respondents)
Evolution should be taught
Evolution should not be taught
Don't know
Other reponse

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