On the Republican presidential campaign trail, Texas Gov. Rick Perry defended the teaching of creationism during a campaign stop in New Hampshire. Perry made the comment when he was asked by a fourth grader how old the earth is. While scientists say the earth is at least four billion years old, most creationists believe it is no more than 10,000 years old. Perry went on to say he did not know the age of the earth and then began questioning the theory of evolution, saying it has some gaps. Perry said both creationism and evolution are taught in Texas schools.

Texas Governor Rick Perry: “In Texas, we teach both creationism and evolution in our public schools, because I figure you’re smart enough to figure out which one is right.”

Republican rival Jon Huntsman took to Twitter to attack Rick Perry’s stance. Huntsman tweeted, “To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.”