The republic's Christian founders emphasized that no faith should have a privileged position in America, and religion should not interfere with government workings.
A century ago, the "Monkey Trial" took place in Dayton, Tennessee, where local high school science instructor John T. Scopes was accused of violating a new law against teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
The "monkey trial" - H.L. Mencken
This historic event continues to haunt us, with its collision of faith, science, and politics.
Author's summary: Faith and science collide in America's history.