I hope you're not feeling restive, and struggling to suppress an urge to smash the crockery — but if you are, go smash this poll instead.
Is it Possible to Believe in God and Darwin?
Yes
79%
No
20%
Undecided
1%
Silly poll. Of course it is possible, since people do.
You're in luck — this one actually has two polls.
Evolution, Creationism or Both - Which Do You Believe?
Evolution is a myth
7%
God is a myth
34%
I believe in both
51%
I'm not sure
9%
I have a strange tingling sensation in my forebrain that portends some major changes in both polls.
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