When Faith, Science, and Politics Collide
The republic's Christian founders emphasized that no faith should have a privileged position in America, and religion should not interfere with government workings.
A century ago, the "Monkey Trial" took place in Dayton, Tennessee, where local high school science instructor John T. Scopes was accused of violating a new law against teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Notable figures, including defense lawyer Clarence Darrow and prosecutor William Jennings Bryan, were involved in the trial, which was widely covered by journalists like H.L. Mencken of the Baltimore Sun.
The "monkey trial" continues to haunt us.
Author's summary: Faith and science collide in America.
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