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Yes, there is a notable correlation between religiosity and the rejection of evolution across countries, though the strength and nature of this relationship vary depending on cultural, educational, and religious contexts.
Global Trends
Studies indicate that individuals with strong religious beliefs are generally more likely to reject evolution. For instance, a Pew Research Center study found that in Central and Eastern Europe, people who consider religion very important in their lives are more inclined to reject evolution. Conversely, those who are religiously unaffiliated tend to accept evolutionary theory more readily .BioMed Central+2National Center for Science Education+2Pew Research Center+2Pew Research Center+1National Center for Science Education+1
In the United States, religious affiliation significantly influences views on evolution. According to Pew Research Center data, 57% of Evangelical Protestants believe humans have always existed in their present form, compared to only 15% of religiously unaffiliated individuals .TimePew Research Center
Educational Influence
Education also plays a crucial role. In a study across 20 countries, higher educational attainment correlated with greater acceptance of evolution. Notably, Christians and Muslims were generally more likely to reject evolution, while Buddhists, Hindus, Taoists, and the religiously unaffiliated were more likely to accept it .National Center for Science Education
Cultural Contexts
Cultural factors can mediate the relationship between religiosity and acceptance of evolution. For example, in India, a predominantly religious society, 85% of adults surveyed saw no conflict between believing in a god and accepting Darwin’s theory of evolution . This suggests that in some cultures, religious belief and acceptance of evolution coexist more harmoniously.Science
Summary
Overall, while a general trend exists where higher religiosity correlates with lower acceptance of evolution, this relationship is influenced by educational levels and cultural contexts. Countries with higher education levels and more secular populations tend to have greater acceptance of evolution, whereas those with strong religious adherence often exhibit more skepticism toward evolutionary theory.
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