Introduction
Where the universe originated from remains a philosophical issue. Different people argue differently about the origin of life. Although people live in a more technological developed world, they still have certain criteria to explain where life came about. In biological aspect, specialists argue that life originated from genetic traits (Moore, 59). This is different from myths that have the idea of the universe to have originated from accounts of divine creation (Pollitzer, 34). In this concern, Evolution and Creationism are the popular anthropological theories of origin. This research aims at determining people’s opinion about the two accounts. With the utilization of different instruments, different questions will be developed in an interview questionnaire sheet to test the hypothesis as follows:
- Do people know and believe in creation?
- Does evolution theory popular to human beings and do they believe in it?
- Are their people who believe in both evolution and creationism?
Instruments
The instruments adopted by the research are interview questionnaires. The validity of data is promptly with no doubt since the research was done with no flaws. About three questions were developed to test an open-ended awareness of the two theories of origin of life. Each of the respondents was given equal chance to provide their opinion. Ethical considerations were given a priority to make sure that the outcome of the research is highly reliable. Also, ethical aspects were purposeful in ensuring that participants’ rights are not undermined.
As mentioned above, the primary data collection tools were questionnaires. Exactly one hundred and thirty-three (133) people voluntarily participated in an interview. The compilation of the questionnaire was based on observation to reflect on testing the hypothesis. Each participant was given ample time to fill into the questionnaire and also participate in the oral interview. They were informed about the expectation and way in which the research was to be conducted. The information obtained was coded into data analysis spread sheets (Excel) to generate tables and diagram for interpretation. Interpretation was done mainly through quantitative analysis of the coded information. Different scales were incorporated to cover all information for the purpose of generating a comprehensive and all inclusive quantitative analysis. Percentage measures were appropriately conducted which was prompt and useful in providing realistic statistics for findings and conclusion. In summary, the key questions contented in the questionnaire are:
- Do you know about and believe in creationism?
- Do you know about and believe in Evolution?
- Do you believe in both creationism and evolution?
Results
Evidently, the above table shows that 19 respondents out of 133 representing 14% know about and believe in Creationism. However, majority of the respondents – 107 – representing 81% or respondents did not believe about Creationism theory of Origin. More so, 7 respondents representing 5% had no idea about what Creationism is. The percentage distribution is clearly shown by the chart below.
Figure 1.1 Pie chart of percentage distribution
Out of the 133 respondents, 97, representing 73% answered that they believe in Evolution theory. 34 respondents, representing 26% were of a contrary opinion on evolution theory. Only two respondents had no idea since they did not know about evolution as a theory of origin. This was represented by 1% of the total respondents. The chart below indicates the percentage distribution.
Figure 1.2 pie chart of percentage distribution
As indicated above, 17 respondents out of the 133, representing 13% believed in both Creationism and Evolution theories. However, the majority – 67 – out of 133 did not believe in both theories about explaining the origin of the universe. Forty-nine (49) respondents could not tell whether they believed in both theories on not. The chart below presents the percentage distribution.
Figure 1.3 Pie chart of percentage distribution
Discussion
For Creationism theory, it is evident that not many respondents have their belief in it. This means that only a few of the world population still believe in creationism theories about the existence of life and the universe. However, I still think that if the research would have been conducted during ancient days, the results would be very different. Many people could have favored creationism as opposed to evolution. This is because myths among other divine stories dominated the world during ancient days (Spuhler, 32). Until there was civilization, every community and society in different regions had their own divine creation theory. Although I’ am not that criticizing creationism, the theory has lost its popularity today. Furthermore, if this trend is to continue, creationism will diminish and disappear with time. The age of science will overhaul mythical stories and thinking since science is based on evidence. If the research could determine the age of the respondents, I’ am certain that the bracket who supported creationism would be majority the elderly age.
The figures in the research also suggest that people are shifting from old age to modernization. This is facilitated by technological advancement. For instance, in the past, people would argue and create a myth that people’s origin comes from the moon. The moon is a divine creature that facilitated the creation of life. Now, this argument can clearly be seen as flawless even by a ten years child. Through technology, people have visited the moon and spend some hours several times. Therefore, they can actually tell what is in the moon. They have the evidence to show and write off the myths that people created about the moon. Therefore, technology is clearly the reason why creationism is diminishing among the current generation. Furthermore, our grandchildren will just read history about creationism as the theory will completely lose it popularity. So, if this reach was to be conducted in fifty years from now, the number of respondents in favor of creationism would be insignificant.
Conclusion
In conclusion, creationism and Evolution are popular in general terms since one is an argument against the other. Therefore, the existence of one theory needs the help of the other one for a person to understand the theories better (Young, Matt, & Paul, 19). However, as seen from the research the results, evolution’s popularity surpasses that of creationism. The paper has incorporated a highly reliable research to provide the findings. Respondents were given their time to act and offer their opinion without any interruption. The organization of the research is also highly credible hence the credibility of findings. From the results and discussion, I can say that the findings support the hypothesis as stated earlier. Despite the diminishing of creationism, people still know about the theory hence they believe in it. On evolution, the world order has greatly shifted to support this theory based on science and technological advancement. Furthermore, there are people who believe in myths as well as evolution in explaining the origin of life.
Works Cited
Moore, John A. From Genesis to Genetics: The Case of Evolution and Creationism. Berkeley: U of California P, 2002. Print.
Pollitzer, William S. "Evolution and special creation." American Journal of Physical Anthropology 3 (2001): 12-25. Print.
Scott, Eugenie C. Evolution Vs. Creationism: An Introduction. Westport: Greenwood Press, 2004. Print.
Spuhler, J. N. "Anthropology, Evolution, and "Scientific Creationism"." Annual Review of Anthropology 4 (1985): n. pag. Print.
Young, Matt, and Paul K. Strode. Why Evolution Works (and Creationism Fails). New Brunswick: Rutgers UP, 2009. Print.
