iN NUMBERS: British Columbians split on teaching creationism in school

Depending on who you’re having Sunday dinner with, this topic could be a great way to get into an argument that ruins the whole night.

A significant number British Columbians surveyed by a polling firm recently think creationism, the belief that life and the universe was created by a divine act, should be taught in schools. 

Here are the numbers from the Research Co. poll:

• 40: Per cent of British Columbians polled think creationism should be part of the school curriculum. 
• 44: Per cent of British Columbians polled think creationism should not be part of the school curriculum.
• 46: Per cent of Canadians polled between the ages 18 to 34 think creationism should be in school curriculum. 
• 34: Per cent of Canadians polled over the age of 55 think creationism should be in school curriculum, the lowest rate for any age bracket. 
• 15: Per cent of British Columbians polled aren’t sure if creationism should be taught in school. 
• 56: Per cent of British Columbians polled said they believe humans come from evolution.
• 26: Per cent of British Columbians polled said they believe God created humans in the last 10,000 years. 
• 18: Per cent of British Columbians polled aren’t sure of humanity’s origin.
• 30: Years. That’s how long creation science has been formally removed from B.C.’s science curriculum.