Indeed. Here is the actual poll from Gallup with historical data: http://www.gallup.com/poll/155003/hold-creationist-view-human-origins.aspx http://www.gallup.

Indeed. Here is the actual poll from Gallup with historical data: http://www.gallup.com/poll/155003/hold-creationist-view-human-origins.aspx http://www.gallup.com/poll/155003/hold-creationist-view-huma... And, more importantly, the linked poll questions and methodology: http://www.gallup.com/file/poll/155006/Creationism_120601.pdf http://www.gallup.com/file/poll/155006/Creationism_120601.pd... So, yes, while there will be a fair bit of overlap between those who answered "created in their present from in the last 10,000 years" and those who believe the earth is less than 6,000 years old, the questions are not equivalent.