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100 years ago, John Scopes, a science teacher, was prosecuted for teaching evolution (lemmy.world)

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Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/07/08/nx-s1-5430760/evolution-scopes-creationism-monkey-trial

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/scopes-monkey-trial-100-years-later

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

people who dont believe in evolution as part of thier identity, usually dont even make it past hs, or even CC, they often drop out very quickly once they have to answer quesitons in biology that contradicts with god.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

I've seen lots of them graduate where I live. They typically argue with it and say "Scientists don't know everything" and continue being ignorant throughout the rest of their time in school