The whole thing would be funny if it were not so tragic. In USA, plenty of people believe this nonsense, that earth was created 5000 years ago in six days. The creationism movement is very strong in USA; occasionally they convince the Boards of Education (or sometimes even the whole state, like Kansas) to try to mandate the teaching of Creationism in schools. Mercifully, all their efforts so far have been short lived. But it may only be a matter of time before Book of Genesis is taught in US public schools, along with (or in place of) evolution.
Perhaps not while Obama is the president, but just wait for the election of another whack job Republican President, like George Bush.
Incidentally, can anybody tell me where is the icon which lets you post a new thread? I haven't posted a thread here so far, but I cannot see an icon on my screen to post a new thread.,
Considering that public schools aren't even allowed to have prayers, I think your fear (despite the presidency of republican whackjobs in the past) is unfounded.
And, to post a new thread, you need to find the section you want to post in, get into that forum, and there will be a new thread button at the top of the appropriate category.