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.
A century ago, journalists and spectators flocked to Dayton, Tennessee, to witness the "monkey trial," as described by H.L. Mencken of the Baltimore Sun.
Local high school science instructor John T. Scopes, 24, had been accused of violating a new Tennessee law against teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
The "monkey trial" continues to haunt us.
Advocates for ideas draw conclusions based on the interpretation of facts and data.
Courts have heard cases, such as the Scopes trial, where defense lawyer Clarence Darrow questioned William Jennings Bryan about the Bible.
Author's summary: Faith and science collide in America.