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Poll reveals public doubts over Charles Darwin's theory of evolution (UK)

Belief in creationism is widespread in Britain, according to a new survey.

More than half of the public believe that the theory of evolution cannot explain the full complexity of life on Earth, and a "designer" must have lent a hand, the findings suggest.

And one in three believe that God created the world within the past 10,000 years.
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)