John Scopes convicted for teaching evolution a century ago

In 1925, John Scopes, a substitute teacher in Dayton, Tennessee, faced prosecution for teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, which was against the state's Butler Act. This act prohibited the teaching of any theory that contradicted the Biblical creation story. The trial quickly became a sensational media event, drawing national attention and highlighting the cultural divide in the United States regarding faith and science. Scopes was found guilty, leading to an ongoing debate regarding the role of religion in public education and the enforcement of separation of church and state. A century later, the issues raised during the Scopes trial continue to resonate, as modern debates about religion in schools persist, fueled by similar tensions and historical precedents surrounding the First Amendment. The Scopes trial, often referred to as the