2007-12-08 16:37:27 · 5 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A successful attempt by the town of Dayton, TN to get themselves on the national map. They got a local teacher to volunteer to break the ban on teaching evolution, and then during what was called The Scopes Monkey Trial, lawyer Clarence Darrow made a monkey out of William Jennings Bryan.
2007-12-08 16:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The real Scopes Monkey trial was a far cry from the fictional account presented in the movie/play Inherit The Wind. For a real look at the trial read the book Monkey Business.
2007-12-08 17:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by Edward J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Scope's Monkey Trial was a test case to see how the court system would rule on the teaching of evolution in public schools. Mr. Scopes was the teacher, on trial, for teaching evolution instead of the traditional creationism. The court ruled against Mr. Scopes and gave him a small fine. If you ever get the chance to see or read the play "Inherit the Wind", It was very good.
2007-12-08 16:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by hockeyfan7602001 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
John Scopes, High School teacher in Tennessee, taught Darwin's theory of evolution, contradicting a Tennessee law prohibiting the teaching of evolution. However, he may never have taught it and it was in a state approved textbook. It was also known as the Monkey Trial. It turned into more of a trial to lampoon conservative Christian fundamentalists and discredit the bible.
2007-12-08 16:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by Lynie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A VICTORY for God-fearing Christians everywhere!
2007-12-08 16:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋