The document discusses several common myths about evolution and provides evidence to counter them. It notes that evolution is well accepted scientifically but remains controversial politically and socially. It addresses the myths that humans evolved from monkeys, that evolution is "just a theory", and that there are no intermediate fossil forms, pointing to examples like the fossil Archaeopteryx that show traits of both birds and reptiles. The document also argues that evolution is testable through gathering evidence, and that describing humans as animals does not mean they are not unique. It notes that evolution is not random but can produce complexity through natural selection acting on small incremental changes over time.

1. Adult “belief” In Evolution (Aug. 11, 2005 Science )

2. “ Scientific principles, of course, are not reached through opinion polls. But the climate of public opinion about evolution strongly affects science education at the secondary level and all political and social discourse on evolution---a topic scientifically well accepted but politically and socially still highly controversial.” ---Kendrick Frazier, former editor of Science News and currently editor of Skeptical Inquirer

3. “ Belief” in Evolution by Partisanship Gallup Poll

4. Gallup Poll “ Belief” in Evolution by Church Attendance