OVER half of adults polled in Britain believe creationism should be taught in school science lessons, a survey has revealed.
Research conducted by the British Council polled adults all over the world on whether evolutionary theories should be taught in science lessons in schools together with other possible perspectives, such as intelligent design and creationism.
54 per cent of Brits said yes they should.
The poll surveyed nearly 1,000 Britons as part of a worldwide study of 10,000 people, and was published by the council as part of its Darwin Now programme, marking 150 years since the publication of Charles Darwin's work On The Origin of Species.
Almost one in 10 said they do not think evolution should be taught in science classes at all.
Head of the Darwin Now programme, Dr Fern Elsdon-Baker, said: "The British Council is more than ever globally active in education programmes that stimulate inter-cultural dialogue that is respectful of faith and belief."
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