USA: Today less Republicans believe in Darwin’s theory of evolution than in 2009.
Republicans are ditching evolution in favor of creationism.
In 2013 just 43% of Republicans believe in Darwin’s theory of evolution. Put another way, 57% believe that humans are the same now as they were at the beginning of time. These are “creationists”.
Democrats are much more likely to believe in human evolution (67%).
Overall 33% of Americans believe that “humans and other living things have existed in their present form since the beginning of time”.
Does this fundamental belief have any impact on cat ownership?
I am surprised at the very high percentage of Americans who disagree totally in Darwin’s theory of evolution. I thought it was common sense.
We don’t know from this survey what creationists believe about the relationship between animal and human. It is likely to be a belief that humans are superior and different to animals. This might encourage a less respectful relationship with cats
Whereas evolutionists are more likely to believe that humans are “human animals” and that we are at one with animals but apart. This should encourage a more respectful attitude towards cats.
Conclusion: Democrats are better cat owners than Republicans! Disagree? There are obviously millions of great Republican cat caretakers and some bad Democrat cat caretakers. However, the general trend points towards Democrats being more sensitive towards cats because of this fundamental belief.
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- Source: figures based poll by Pew Research Center
Good point. Totally agree. I respect all beliefs but I still strongly disagree with creationists and I don’t like what underpins it: the superiority of humans and that animals were created to support humans. That is the impression I get.
This is a really neat point Marc. It is a sort of theocracy. Bordering on that. I do think this has a bearing on attitudes towards animals.
Happy New Year to you, Marc. We miss you as usual, just like your cats…we are cats…meow 😉
Happy New Year Ruth and thank you for everything you have done for cats and PoC. Fabulous. You’re a classy lady.
For democrats think Lib-Dems in England. For Republicans think Conservatives in England. That is the kind of difference in thinking.
I agree that creationism is “way out there”.
However, here, everyone has the right to believe in anything they like.
No person can be denied the right to be nominated and/or elected to an official post based on their beliefs or practices. That’s discrimination.
Like it or not, a satanist, atheist, holy roller, or even E.T. can be elected if they get on the poll.
In any case, are Dems better cat owners? I want to say “yes” but that’s only because I am a fairly liberal Dem and my opinion of most republicans are that they are tightasses!
Happy New Year Marc X
Not commenting on this article because it’s above my head lol haven’t a clue what republicans and democrats are.
Happy New Year Michael if we don’t ‘speak’ before and THANK YOU for PoC and happy new year to this web site with its new server.
The Repugnanticans believing in creationism should be illegal.
Any kind of religious extremism should not be allowed in politics. It’s far too dangerous to give political power to religious extremists. Is America ‘God’s Country’ and therefore some kind of partial theocracy like Iran, or is it a normal country like other westernized countries?
That question really is crucial and hangs in the balance in this day and age. Will the repugnanticans still be talking about abortion in 10 years from now without any advancement in the way they think? Religions either stay put or go backwards while the rest of the world is trying to move forwards.
Happy New Year everybody – I’ll be back in a few days – yay – I can’t wait 🙂