Humans have a way of thinking that puts them above other living things. This way of thinking is how humans can freely express thoughts and how it is used to explore or solve different ideas. Freely expressing thoughts can lead to many important outcomes and discoveries. In Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, the idea of evolution versus creationism is explored when Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching evolution to his students. The idea of freely expressing thoughts ties into evolution versus creation in the play because of how some of the characters view evolution and how people should be allowed to voice their thoughts on it.…
In Should Public Schools "Teach the Controversy" About Evolution? Gregory Bassham examines the controversial subject of teaching evolution in public schools. As it stands, religious entities have made numerous efforts to limit the teaching of evolution and demand the education of creation in public schools. However, for the many attempts, the federal courts have rejected the demands as unconstitutional. Bassham asserts teaching the controversy is a bad idea.…
In the novel, Storms over Genesis by William Jennings portrays numerous theories that appeal to all types of theorist based on the Bible. The novel analyzes the Bible’s content as well as ideas from the bible. It also relates the Bible to present day society and events. Throughout the analyzation of the book, I have learned a tremendous amount about the Bible and the theories within its bindings.…
We have often talked about our position as teachers in a school, whether public or private, is that of a missionary in a mission field. Therefore, it is important for us to know the legal capacities for us to be the light in the schools where we will teach. This paper will address several court cases that have affected the teachings of evolution and creationism in public schools and the implications for Bible-believing teachers. One of the most famous events regarding the teaching of Creation in public schools was the Scopes Monkey Trial.…
Back in 1925, the school board had a law (Butler Act) that evolution (the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth) or any theory of creation other than the biblical Creation could not be taught in public schools. This law was targeted at English scientist Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, which was that human had ascended from apes. Some people did not agree with this law but others did. One man in particular did not agree with this law, so he tested it. A man by the name of John Scopes (high school science teacher) taught the theory of evolution in class.…
Throughout history there have been many debates about whether or not evolution and the Bible should be taught in public schools. In fact, there was once a court case, the Scopes Trial, in which many issues had arisen and were resolved about this controversy. One of the main issues discussed was a debate on evolutionism being taught in school. Clarence Darrow, an atheist lawyer, asked William Jennings Bryan, a devout and vocal politician and a Christian, a series of questions in regards to what Bryan believed to be true about the Bible. Darrow later then explained that science had said otherwise about certain issues which even today are still referred back to .…
Over many years, the controversy between Evolution and Creationism has taken on a whole new perspective. John Scopes, a young high school substitute teacher, was charged with illegally teaching the theory known as evolution in 1925. During this time, Creationism was mainly taught in all schools. This theory that God created the world and all life within it. At this point in time, Evolution has dominated our curriculum, it is the process by which living organisms evolve and adapt (“Introduction”).…
One who has encountered the Scopes Trial will understand that there is conflict in society as to whether or not, Christianity or Evolution should be taught in a classroom. Most of those with a secular world view will stand behind their belief that, for science classes in particular, evolution should be the building blocks of the students’ knowledge. On the other hand, individuals with a Christian worldview will stand by their belief that the Bible and its truth should be the foundation of education.…
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change” – Charles Darwin. Evolution is “the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth”. The theory of evolution has become one of the most controversial topics in science because of how the public reacts to the contents of the theory. The theory is controversial because it posses the debate of whether God or a supreme being played a role in the process of evolution or that humans have evolved naturally over time. Many opponents of the theory argue that science is a knowledge that can only be repeated, demonstrated, and observed and evolution can only be believed in.…
Why in today's world is Creationism still a major point of debate? From a scientific standpoint, the theory of evolution has been proved time and time again, yet, the fight still rages on. In Katha Pollitt’s argumental piece titled “What’s the Matter with Creationism?” she attempts to explore this continual issue and how it is affecting Americans today in the classroom and later in adult life. She claims that the high percentage of those who believe in creationism or some form of it are a direct indication of the public school system's failings.…
I am convinced that the topic at hand is of great significance. In fact, as I prepared to draft this article it became clearer to me that this issue is far more paramount than I ever realized. With that stated, it occurred to me that when the question of how life began on our planet is raised, the theory of evolution dominants academia. That is to say, the modern translation of Darwin’s theory of evolution is regarded above all other possible suppositions when pertaining to our academic models. Consequently, evolution, although unproven, is mandated to be instructed as fact throughout public schools and universities across America.…
Intelligent Design theory and creationism both believe life formed on earth from a single being. This being is far more intelligent than human being, and was needed to produce the most intricate and complex designs to form life. Each are very similar in explaining an individual being acted alone in the development of life on earth. Both theories of ID and creationism deny all scientific data supporting natural selection as the foundation of evolution. They’re answer to natural selection are an intelligent designer or a supernatural being.…
There are many beliefs about the origin of the universe. Many people believe that the world was created differently which creates a countless number of worldviews. For some, they refer to the Bible to get a better understanding of how the world came to be. The first two chapters of Genesis explain this belief. For others, they may choose to take a more scientific approach and attribute the creation to chemical and biological means.…
In the beginning “In the beginning,” the famous first words of the most sold book in the world. The purpose of this literature review is not to enforce any of the beliefs on how the universe and it 's inhabitants came to be, but merely provide the evidence that both sides have used in order to defend the beliefs of each side. Creation Creationism, the perspective that the universe and all it 's inhabitants were created out of nothing by God (Triune God), or at least by an intelligent designer (ID). There are three approaches to creation, biblical creationism, scientific creationism, and scientific biblical creationism. In biblical creationism approach, the word of Bible is the sole source used to defend creation.…
How would it change your life if you knew your own origin and how you came to be? The reason this question is asked is because nobody knows exactly where any of us came from, which makes it the most important topic for some people to discuss and discover. We all want to know, which is why there have been theories made and people believe in each. Creationism vs. evolution is one of the most controversial topics in the world as of right now and probably one of the most important to figure out where this earth came from. There are supporters and explanations for each.…