Photo taken of Clarence Darrow (left) and William Jennings Bryan (right) during the Scopes Trial in 1925.
Scopes Trial
Why Is the Scopes Trial Still Significant?
In recent years, removing the Ten Commandments from public spaces has been big news. In fact, Christian morality on the whole seems to be rapidly declining in America and the western hemisphere: abortion is on the rise, divorce rates are climbing, gay marriage issues are increasing. But did you know there is a connection between these events and the 1925 Scopes trial?
Creation vs. Evolution in the Scopes Trial
The Scopes trial's significance is that it fueled the public debate over creation and evolution that has continued into the 21st century. The debate has far-reaching implications in our increasingly secular society.
Inherit the Wind
Although the play Inherit the Wind was widely believed to be an accurate synopsis of the historical trial it grossly distorted the actual events of history. The play openly mocks theism, religion, the South, William Jennings Bryan, and even religious pluralism.
Inherit the Wind Fuels Prejudice Against Christianity
Inherit the Wind is still being used in history, science and English classrooms all across America (and probably in some other Western nations as well). Many young people's prejudice against Christianity is being fueled and justified by this work of fiction.
Articles About Scopes Trial
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Nov. 3, 2018 from Refuting Common Evolutionist Claims
A lesson from the Scopes Trial is that scientific ideas come and go, but God’s Word is unchanging and has consistently been confirmed by science.
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Oct. 7, 2017 from Essays on Origins: Creation vs. Evolution
The Scopes trial pitted William Jennings Bryan against Clarence Darrow in a confrontation over the teaching of evolution and creation in the public schools.
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July 10, 2017 from The New Answers Book 2
Christian morality seems to be rapidly declining in America and the western hemisphere but did you know there is a connection between this and the Scopes trial?
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Re-Writing HistoryJune 9, 2012 from News to Know
Evolutionist defends William Jennings Bryan against those who re-write history.
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John Scopes, Creationist?March 5, 2011 from News to Know
The Scopes “monkey trial” of Dayton, Tennessee, over eighty years ago, plays a unique role in the modern creation–evolution controversy.
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Religion and Politics—They Do Mix (And Often Rather Well)Oct. 12, 2010
Mark Looy, AiG–U.S., summarizes the new TV documentary, God in America by PBS.
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July 1, 2010 from Answers Magazine
A new movie on the 1925 Scopes trial, reveals how the major media delivered a distorted view of the trial in an attempt to attack biblical Christianity.
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Magazine ArticleMonkeying with the MediaJuly 12, 2009 from Answers Magazine
Even though that now-infamous event occurred over 80 years ago, distorted details continue to warp society’s thinking concerning creation and evolution.
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Magazine Department ArticleA Trial to WatchApril 1, 2007 from Answers Magazine
A revival of the anti-Christian play Inherit the Wind is newsworthy enough. But there is something bigger to consider ...
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Inherit the PrejudiceAug. 14, 2006
Because of my upbringing, I inherited a prejudice towards Bible-believing Christians.
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A Shocking Movie List?June 16, 2006
Inherit the Wind has probably done more to undermine biblical authority and accuracy than any other film in history.
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An “Expected” Slant?April 11, 2006
Wednesday evening (April 12) the History Channel will present “Scopes: The battle over America’s soul.”
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The Scopes “Monkey Trial”—80 Years LaterJuly 11, 2005
The newscasters and editorialists will be all abuzz about the Scopes trial this week on the 80th anniversary of America's most famous court trial.
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Scopes Trial: The Trial of the Century and Why It Still Matters TodayJuly 1, 2005
The Scopes trial-some say a major turning point in US history-occurred 80 years ago this month.
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Scopes & the Ten CommandmentsNov. 1, 2003 from Answers Update
Removing the Ten Commandments from schools (and from a judicial building in Alabama) was headline news across America in 2003. But did you know the connection between these events & the Scopes Trial?
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Magazine ArticleThe Big PictureMarch 1, 2001, pp. 16–18
Being wrong about the six days of creation does not automatically mean someone is not a Christian. But if you think that makes it unimportant, stand back and look at the big picture....
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The Truth About the Scopes Trial!Feb. 19, 2001 from Feedback
This week’s positive feedback is from J.Z. of Iowa, USA.
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The Scopes Trial … What’s the Big Deal?July 24, 2000
For many people, the Rhea County Courthouse is just another interesting stop on their way through Tennessee.
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The Full “Scope” of the Trial of the CenturyJuly 20, 2000
July 25, 2000, marks the 75th anniversary of the infamous Scopes “monkey trial” verdict in Dayton, Tennessee.
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Network Blasts ChristianityMay 30, 2000
The American TV network NBC recently featured the defamatory anti-Christian movie Inherit the Wind.
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Magazine ArticleInherit the Wind: An Historical AnalysisDec. 1, 1996, pp. 35–38
Inherit the Wind is not a documentary, but it is perceived by many viewers to be a documentary–drama of the famous 1925 Scopes ‘monkey’ trial.
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