The Republican Candidates and Evolution

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Start date Feb 2, 2008
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In summary, during a Republican Candidates debate, three candidates raised their hands when asked who does not believe in evolution. However, it is likely that these candidates were lying and actually do believe in evolution, as it is a common political strategy to change one's beliefs for political gain. It is also possible that the candidates who did not raise their hands were also lying about their beliefs. According to statistics, a majority of Republican voters do not believe in evolution, while a significant portion of Democratic voters also do not believe in evolution. The topic of evolution in politics raises questions about the role of personal beliefs and political strategy in seeking power and control over others.

Feb 10, 2008

Moridin

McCain seems to have fallen in the creationist trap.

http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/politics/90069

As the Gallup Poll noted, McCain has a generally consistent conservative voting record but forged a national reputation after a series of notable breaks with fellow Republicans. On Tuesday, though, he sided with the president on two issues that have made headlines recently: teaching intelligent design in schools and Cindy Sheehan, the grieving mother who has come to personify the anti-war movement. McCain told the Star that, like Bush, he believes "all points of view" should be available to students studying the origins of mankind. The theory of intelligent design says life is too complex to have developed through evolution, and that a higher power must have had a hand in guiding it.

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<h2>1. What is the Republican stance on evolution?</h2><p>The Republican Party does not have an official stance on evolution. However, many Republican candidates tend to reject the theory of evolution and instead support the idea of intelligent design or creationism.</p><h2>2. Do all Republican candidates reject evolution?</h2><p>No, not all Republican candidates reject evolution. Some candidates, such as former Governor of Ohio John Kasich, have expressed belief in the theory of evolution.</p><h2>3. How does the rejection of evolution impact policies and decisions made by Republican candidates?</h2><p>The rejection of evolution can impact policies and decisions made by Republican candidates in various ways. For example, some candidates may oppose teaching evolution in schools or may support policies that limit scientific research on evolution.</p><h2>4. Are there any Republican candidates who support the theory of evolution?</h2><p>As mentioned before, not all Republican candidates reject evolution. Some, like John Kasich, have expressed belief in the theory of evolution. However, it is not a common belief among Republican candidates.</p><h2>5. How does the Republican stance on evolution compare to the Democratic stance?</h2><p>The Democratic Party generally accepts the theory of evolution and supports policies that promote scientific research and education on evolution. This is in contrast to the Republican Party, where many candidates reject or are skeptical of evolution.</p>

1. What is the Republican stance on evolution?

The Republican Party does not have an official stance on evolution. However, many Republican candidates tend to reject the theory of evolution and instead support the idea of intelligent design or creationism.

2. Do all Republican candidates reject evolution?

No, not all Republican candidates reject evolution. Some candidates, such as former Governor of Ohio John Kasich, have expressed belief in the theory of evolution.

3. How does the rejection of evolution impact policies and decisions made by Republican candidates?

The rejection of evolution can impact policies and decisions made by Republican candidates in various ways. For example, some candidates may oppose teaching evolution in schools or may support policies that limit scientific research on evolution.

4. Are there any Republican candidates who support the theory of evolution?

As mentioned before, not all Republican candidates reject evolution. Some, like John Kasich, have expressed belief in the theory of evolution. However, it is not a common belief among Republican candidates.

5. How does the Republican stance on evolution compare to the Democratic stance?

The Democratic Party generally accepts the theory of evolution and supports policies that promote scientific research and education on evolution. This is in contrast to the Republican Party, where many candidates reject or are skeptical of evolution.