Reframing biblical interpretation helps religious students accept evolution

Reframing biblical interpretation helps religious students accept evolution

Many Americans continue to reject the scientific theory of evolution, particularly those who identify as religious. A new study provides evidence that biblical literalism—the belief that the Bible should be interpreted as the direct and factual word of God—is a key factor driving this rejection. But the findings also suggest that when students are exposed to an educational approach that respects religious beliefs while presenting evolution in a …