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atrielienz@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
That explains why in 2019 40% of Americans believed in young earth creationism.
Comment on Half of US population exposed to adverse lead levels in early childhood
atrielienz@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
That explains why in 2019 40% of Americans believed in young earth creationism.
acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 weeks ago
No, America was founded by corporate towns, but it was religious fanatics that really swollen its ranks.
atrielienz@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I think you’re missing the point. The number of people in America who believe in young earth creationism is rising pretty steadily.
Some of that has to do with things like poor education (the education system deliberately being undermined).
Some of it has to do with environmental factors like lead in paint or gasoline.
Some of it has to do with religious but jobs grifting.
Some of it (maybe a lot of it at the source) has to do with capitalism.
But my comment was sarcastic. As in, I know there’s other reasons, but I’m sure that at least some of these young earth creationists are paint chips as kids.
acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 weeks ago
I did not know creationism was on the rise. What a grim turn of fate.
atrielienz@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Yeah. God I’m tired of this timeline.