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Americans’ opinions on Darfur and evolution, and other recent statistics.

45%   Americans who say U.S. troops should be part of a multinational force in Darfur.

53%   Americans who said this in December 2006.

Source: Pew Research Center

76.2%   Decline in church attendance among young adults who did not attend college.

59.2%   Decline among those who earned at least a bachelor’s degree.

Source: (Social Forces / Inside Higher Ed)

42%   Americans who say that humans have always existed in their present form only.

58%   Americans who favor teaching creationism along with evolution in public schools.

Source: Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life

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