When Faith, Science, and Politics Collide
The republic's Christian founders made it clear that no faith should have a privileged position in America and that religion should not intrude in the workings of government.
Courts have consistently upheld this principle, as seen in the historic Scopes "Monkey Trial" of 1925, where defense lawyer Clarence Darrow questioned William Jennings Bryan about the Bible.
A century ago, journalists and spectators flocked to Dayton, Tennessee, to witness the trial of local high school science instructor John T. Scopes, who was accused of violating a new Tennessee law against teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
The "monkey trial" continues to haunt us.
As H.L. Mencken, a journalist present at the trial, noted, the case was a significant moment in the debate between faith and science.
Author's summary: Faith and science collide in America.
- The Scopes "Monkey Trial" was a landmark case in the debate between faith and science.
- The trial highlighted the tension between religious beliefs and scientific theories, such as evolution.
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