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  • Published In: American Scholar, 2025, v. 94, n. 4. P. 128 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on a statement made by defense attorney Clarence Darrow during the Scopes trial, highlighting concerns about the implications of banning the teaching of evolution in schools. Darrow warns that such restrictions could lead to broader censorship, affecting not only public and private education but also religious teachings and media. He expresses a fear that this could incite division among different religious groups and ultimately regress society to a time of ignorance and fanaticism. The statement reflects the historical context of the trial, which took place 100 years ago, emphasizing the ongoing struggle between science and religious beliefs in education. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:American Scholar. 2025/10, Vol. 94, Issue 4, p128
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0003-0937
  • Accession Number:187423126
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