Happy birthday; now drop dead

As Darwin is being lauded as one of the most important scientists in history on this 200th anniversary of his birth, less than half of Americans say they believe in the theory of evolution, and just 55% can associate the man with his theory, according to a Gallup Poll.

Americans' religious beliefs are a significant predictor of their attitudes toward Darwin's theory. Those who attend church most often are the least likely to believe in evolution, and most likely to say they do not believe in it.

Americans who have lower levels of formal education are significantly less likely than others to be able to identity Darwin with his theory, and to have an opinion on it either way.

I would say I am surprised, but this is totally consistent with previous polls. After all we just spent 8 years with a president who didn't believe in evolution.