How an anti-evolution law a century ago set up an infamous showdown over religion in public schools

[Castanet News]

They called it the "monkey trial." It was supposed to be a publicity stunt. A hundred years later, it is remembered as far more. In March 1925, Tennessee became...

[deckerbc]

Darwin wasn't so smart. It is your choice to believe what you want. Good luck.

[kenmagly]

I see in the headlines across the country at least once a month on average: " teacher banned" or "teacher disciplined for inappropriate behaviour"
. Ask your self why everything seems to be crazy these days, what is the cause for all the division ? Why do we have kids thinking they were born in " the wrong body"

I would suggest these Ideas are not only being encouraged they are being introduced. Yes that sounds bad, but just go back to my opening line and consider who these people are, spending more time than you with your kids.

As far as this evolution business is concerned, I know it is a contentious issue. To me the only answer is more questions. And when you ask more questions, the answers become less and less intelligible. There are only so many synonyms before the truth is revealed.

[JPO]

Readin'...writin'...'rithmetic....Basic. Evolution? Theory. Religion? Hmmmm.....How many religions are there around the world? Who's God is the real God? Now this is a fair question. If, if you know a little about "Christianity" they hang their hat on "Virgin Birth"/Death, Burial, Resurrection of a man called Jesus. The other Religions have their own take on their validity. Interesting subject. I will say Religion does not....not belong in politics. Morals, ethics and character belong in politics which are lacking, lacking, lacking. Speaking of these three words many if not most "Religions" have these three in their teachings. Hmmmmm. Just sayin'.

[lovinpolitics]

Seems to me that anyone willing to use something created by science to post comments on here (i.e. a computer, laptop, phone, etc.) and decry science...needs to give their head a shake.
All the things you have today were created by science - yet so many of you will question it when you feel it's not working for some argument you have.
That being the case - stop going to the hospital, stop driving a car, stop taking medication, stop using a computer, stop talking on the phone...should I continue...?

[Greencar]

With all the empirical evidence we have, it's hard to believe that anyone can believe in creationism. I think those that do are delusional. The mere fact that we can see stars billions of light years away is proof that the universe has been around a lot longer than 5 thousand years. Sorry religious folks...your beliefs are seriously flawed.

[Rotjeknotje]

I have to laugh at the idea that life started as some amino acid in the sea millions of years ago when no modern hightech science can create a single living cell ! Even Einstein had to admit that life came from the creator and not by chance .