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Evolution Vs. Creationism: Separation Of State And Religion In The Science Classroom, Linda Lenhard
Evolution Vs. Creationism: Separation Of State And Religion In The Science Classroom, Linda Lenhard
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The U.S. Supreme Court in 1987 stated that creationism is a form of religion and thus was not to be taught in a public school (CBSNEWS.com, 2002; Holden, 2002). Since that ruling at least four court cases have reiterated that public schools are under mandate to teach evolution as the science of the origin of man. However, the continuing debate and legal maneuvering indicate that the fight between those who favor the decision and those who support teaching creationism is far from over (Matsumura, 2002). Intelligent design, or the teaching that living things are too complex to have occurred through …