Well, that's a very small, skewed, specific sample of scientists, (the NAS), not a widespread view of what scientists in general believe.
For example, according to a poll reported here:
Beliefs of the U.S. public about evolution and creation
40% of scientists believe in Theistic Evolution. Mind you, that puts a *minimum* number on how many scientists believe in God, since belief in Naturalistic evolution does NOT preclude belief in God.
Added by edit: Also, 5% of scientists agreed to a creationist viewpoint, so at *most* 55% of scientists could be atheists according to these data.
This message has been edited by Zhimbo, 09-29-2004 01:22 PM
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