73% of Protestant Pastors Reject the Theory of Evolution

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12. They are creationists according to their official resolution on the matter.

Resolution On Scientific Creationism
June 1982

WHEREAS, The theory of evolution has never been proven to be a scientific fact, and

WHEREAS, Public school students are now being indoctrinated in evolution-science, and

WHEREAS, Creation-science can be presented solely in terms of scientific evidence without any religious doctrines or concepts, and

WHEREAS, Public school students should be taught all the scientific evidence on the subject of the origin of the world and life, and

WHEREAS, Academic freedom and free speech should be encouraged rather than inhibited.

Therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Southern Baptist Convention in session in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 1982, express our support for the teaching of Scientific Creationism in our public schools.

www.sbc.net/resolutions/amResolution.asp?ID=967

While many other protestant denominations have taken a more measured approach (Episcopals, Lutherans, Presbyterians, UCC, Methodists), SBC has stood steadfastly by it's denial of evolution. These other denominations have taken the position that evolution is not incompatible with biblical teachings, basically saying that God could use it to create man. Here is a good link:
http://www.pewforum.org/Science-and-Bioethics/Religious-Groups-Views-on-Evolution.aspx

The exact question asked in this survey was whether God could use evolution in that manner.

They have a vested interest in the answer being no.