It depends, because some might say 'scientists'. But not all scientists believe in this theory.
Also, there are those who believe in a similar idea to the Big Bang, but it is not refered to as 'The Big Band Theory.'
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The Big Bang theory is accepted by the majority of the scientific community and is supported by evidence like the cosmic microwave background radiation. It is estimated that a significant majority of scientists and researchers in relevant fields accept the theory as the most plausible explanation for the origins of the universe. It is difficult to provide an exact number of people who believe in the Big Bang theory outside of the scientific community.
There are many reasons why people might not believe in the Big Bang Theory; i.e. some reasons are religious and spiritual, while others are conflicted about rivals cosmological theories, and some just either do not understand or misunderstand the concepts.
One myth about the Big Bang theory is that it suggests an explosion in empty space, when in fact it describes the rapid expansion of space itself. Another myth is that the Big Bang theory explains the origin of the universe from nothing, whereas it actually describes the early moments and subsequent evolution of the universe from a hot, dense state. Additionally, some people mistakenly believe that the Big Bang theory conflicts with religious beliefs, but many religious perspectives find harmony with scientific theories like the Big Bang.
Approximately 67% of Americans believe in the Big Bang theory, based on surveys conducted by organizations such as the Pew Research Center. This percentage may vary in different countries or regions.
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Many Jewish scientists believe in both Genesis and the Big Bang theory. They may see Genesis as a symbolic or metaphorical explanation for creation, while accepting the scientific consensus of the Big Bang theory as a scientific explanation for the origin of the universe. It is not uncommon for individuals to hold both religious and scientific beliefs simultaneously.