63% of people in the UK do not believe that the theory of evolution is "beyond reasonable doubt." This figure comes from a ComRes survey commissioned by Theos  in 2009  as part of their Rescuing Darwin project. The figures coincide remarkably with a Gallup poll published in the United States in February this year. It found that only 39% of Americans "believe in the theory of evolution." In spite of the significant cultural and religious differences in the two countries only 37% of people in the UK are wholly persuaded compared to 39% in the USA. One is forced to ask why 150 years after Darwin's primary publication the crowds remain firmly unconvinced? Especially when we are repeatedly informed that the science is beyond question.

To quote Spencer and Alexander, "In 2009, the evidence for evolution by natural selection is overwhelming, although of course the theory itself continues to evolve as new data comes to light. The fossil record, although incomplete, firmly supports the theory, revealing impressive series of transitional forms. More recently, advances in genetics have hugely strengthened evolution, to the extent that, in scientific circles at least, it is now incontestable." (emphasis added) Perhaps part of the problem is such boldly overstated claims. Norman Nevin (editor of Should Christians Embrace Evolution? is a geneticist of the highest calibre and he does not agree with the above claim. The scientists who contributed to our book all contest the claims that are made as do many other scientists - just look at the endorsements on this website.

When the majority of the population in the UK and the USA are unconvinced that evolution is true we would caution you to consider the issues very carefully before adopting a superficial theology that seems somehow compatible with an uncertain theory.