Escargot,
Your thinking on this matter is typical of creationists and most people who don't know how to distinguish propaganda from the real issues.
To start with, even if you were right in your statement (and below I show some quick research I did that suggests you are not) would that make something true or false just by the numbers alone? After all, take monogamy as an example. A lot of people believe in this as the right and natural way to have pair bonding but the fact is that more people practice polygamy. Does this mean you should too? Another example is at one time most people thought the universe revolved around the earth. If you were living back then would you insist on the same thing because of majority views?
Now lets take a look at your statements you made to see how they add up on top of all this.
A poll published in the February 1988 issue of the professional magazine, Industrial Chemist, tells us:
"According to the poll of professional scientists, over one-fifth—20.6 percent—completely reject evolution. Less than half of the scientists—48.3 percent—believe that it is even possible for man to have evolved from lower forms without supernatural intervention.
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http://www.pathlights.com/ce_encyclopedia/22sch02.htm#ScientistsMy comments: you need to get new batteries in your calculator.
Another source shows that some of the largest and most established religions have favorable views on evolution:
Fifteen major religious organizations have published statements in a book called "Voices For Evolution" that have favorable views of evolution and its use in education. Some of these organizations are the American Jewish Congress, the Roman Catholic Church, the United Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church.
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http://www.lds-mormon.com/evolutn1.shtmlFinally check out this website that really shoots down your theory that scientists who believe in evolution are in the minority.
. http://abcnews.go.com/sections/science/DailyNews/evolutionviews990816.html
It quotes this for how many scientists believe in evolution:
Among scientists, only 5 percent hold the literal Bible view, 40 percent believe in theistic evolution and a majority, 55 percent, believe in evolution without help from God.
It also shows that only 23.3% of the people taking their ABC poll believed in creationism.
Actually I think more people believe in creationism in this country because the educational system has failed to really do its job and also due to the fact that creationists are effective at using propaganda techniques to try to deceive others.
My only point in showing you that your premise was wrong is to point out the propaganda you used. If you want to discuss facts that prove creationism bring them on, but I will always call you on propaganda.
Skipper
