Opting Out in the Debate on Evolution - New York Times: "'After all, interpretations of Genesis are a matter of faith, not facts,' he wrote. But faith and facts 'should not be pitted against each other; the theory of evolution does not, in fact, conflict with the religious views of most Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist or Hindu followers.'
But some scientists have made the point that it is difficult to make the case for evolution at a time when many Americans view it as an assault by the secular elite on the values of God-fearing people."