What is your explanation of these survey results on controversy among biologists about evolution/creationism?

158 chairpersons of university biology departments were asked:





Regarding the issue of “Intelligent Design theory” vs. current biological consensus on the mechanisms of evolution - is there a difference of professional opinion within your department that you feel could be accurately described as a scientific controversy?





The results:





"Over 97% of the responding Bio dept. heads answered in the negative – affirming that there is no scientific controversy at their institution (Table 1). Just one individual (1.4%) hedged by allowing that there was one faculty member who publicly supports ID (see Comments), but this observation was followed by the assertion that the “vast majority” do not consider ID scientific and thus see no scientific controversy."





Note: "ID" = intelligent design





http://csicop.org/intelligentdesignwatch...

What is your explanation of these survey results on controversy among biologists about evolution/creationism?
Interesting. Having worked for a time in the biology department of a major (Ben 10 conference) biology (and phycis) department, that does NOT fit with what the professors at the college were saying. There was about a 50/50 split in both departments between those who believed that God was "agent" or "designer" behind life and the universe, and those who did not. (The chairmen of both departments were "Creationist").
Reply:Like a nose, everyone has their own opinion. Surveys can have a large error margin depending on the group surveyed. The Biology Department heads want their paychecks signed, so of course the majority don't want "Intelligent Design". That would mean that they would have to acknowledge and be responsible to a Higher Power.


The 'scientific intellegencia' all believed at one time, that the Earth was flat, or that old, dirty rags turned into mice.


Survey 100 three year olds, to see whether or not Candy comes from their 'Mommy' or from 'a manufacturer'. Unless the child has been to the manufacturer's office, they will all say candy comes from 'Mommy'. Stop wasting your time trying to dis-prove an 'Almighty Creator'. He exists and He created everything, including you. He gave us all a free will, to do and think as we wish. You use your free will to disbelieve, I'll use mine to to witness to His future Kingdom and to glorify His Name.
Reply:What needs to be explained about the results?





They're pretty self explanatory.





There really is no controversy amongst professional biologists - ID is not seen as a valid scientific theory.
Reply:100% percent of the people I interveiwed think I am very atractive.





I asked my Mommy.





see how numbers can be deceiving?





I'm actualy one ugly dude.





Statistic are like anal apatures everyone has one and they all stink





especialy when you can not interput them....this is pro evolution not ID.
Reply:the only controversy is with people who either don't know what they're talking about or have a religious agenda.





If evolution really were that controversal don't you think that one of the literally thousands of scientists who work in the field would have spoken out by now? Bearing in mind it's things like that get people Nobel prizes
Reply:'ID' or 'Intelligent Design' is just creationism repackaged.





It is the same old superstitious religious nonsense - attempting to masquerade as science.





It has been thoroughly debunked and shown for what it is.
Reply:Evolution is a theory.





Intelligent Design is neither theory nor science. It is a belief system.





ID is neither theory nor science because it suffers from lack of falsifiability. Did you see the recent Nova episode on the Tennessee court decision that found ID was simply religious instruction dressed in science clothing? The Establishment Clause of our Constitution prohibits recognition of any religion.





Evolution admits it does not have all the answers; religion admits no fault but claims to have all the answers.
Reply:No actual scientist would consider ID scientific in any way. Of course there is no scientific controversy.
Reply:A lot of people today are seeing God for the first time


and more are going to church,the word of God


is a powerful thing and many hear it.
Reply:Hmm, that is very interesting. Well, they are entitled to their opinion, but just because the majority thinks something doesn't mean the majority is correct.





I also like how everyone insists that evolution is falsifiable and ID is not, when evolution is based on many laws of nature that cannot actually be proved to be true in the sense that they like to say things must be proved. At some point you have to assume something. Yet, evolution is considered "scientific" just because it is "naturalistic". Doesn't make much sense.
Reply:Not surprising. It's only a controvery in the general public, where most people don't even understand the basic concepts of evolution.
Reply:Any intelligent person knows that there is no controversy when it comes to the subject of evolution. If you don't believe in science and logic, then you will never believe in the concept of evolution or evolve yourself.
Reply:Evolution is not a proven fact only speculation. The Word of God is real and will prevail