Scopes Trial

From Six Days & Other Biblical Perspectives: Enhanced edition

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

• “The Scopes Trial Settled the Question of Evolution”

  

  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.

• Book Chapter

  Monkeying with the Scopes “Monkey” Trial

  

  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.

• Darrow’s Statue: Another Win for Evolution?

  

  July 15, 2017

  This new statue is not just about portraying a history: it’s about secularists wanting to celebrate reason and attack anything to do with Christianity.

• Book Chapter

  Why Is the Scopes Trial Significant?

  

  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?

• Re-Writing History

  June 9, 2012 from News to Know

  Evolutionist defends William Jennings Bryan against those who re-write history.

• 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.

• 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.

• Magazine Department Article

  The Scopes Retrial

  

  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.

• Magazine Article

  Monkeying with the Media

  July 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.

• Magazine Department Article

  A Trial to Watch

  April 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 ...

• Inherit the Prejudice

  Aug. 14, 2006

  Because of my upbringing, I inherited a prejudice towards Bible-believing Christians.

• 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.

• An “Expected” Slant?

  April 11, 2006

  Wednesday evening (April 12) the History Channel will present “Scopes: The battle over America’s soul.”

• The Scopes “Monkey Trial”—80 Years Later

  July 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.

• The Scopes Trial Quiz

  July 11, 2005

  Deciphering Fact from Fiction

• Scopes Trial: The Trial of the Century and Why It Still Matters Today

  July 1, 2005

  The Scopes trial-some say a major turning point in US history-occurred 80 years ago this month.

• Scopes & the Ten Commandments

  Nov. 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?

• Magazine Article

  The Big Picture

  March 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....

• The Truth About the Scopes Trial!

  Feb. 19, 2001 from Feedback

  This week’s positive feedback is from J.Z. of Iowa, USA.

• 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.

• The Full “Scope” of the Trial of the Century

  July 20, 2000

  July 25, 2000, marks the 75th anniversary of the infamous Scopes “monkey trial” verdict in Dayton, Tennessee.

• Network Blasts Christianity

  May 30, 2000

  The American TV network NBC recently featured the defamatory anti-Christian movie Inherit the Wind.

• Magazine Article

  Inherit the Wind: An Historical Analysis

  Dec. 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.