Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago
The Scopes trial was more than a one-time spectacle. It was about much more than evolutionary theory and evangelical religion. The trial was the first celebrity confrontation in the all-too-familiar culture wars that have raged ever since. It dug durable trench lines between the same sides we recognize today, on issues ranging from race and science to sexuality and history. Presented by Adam Laats.
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The Scopes trial was more than a one-time spectacle. It was about much more than evolutionary theory and evangelical religion. The trial was the first celebrity confrontation in the all-too-familiar culture wars that have raged ever since. It dug durable trench lines between the same sides we recognize today, on issues ranging from race and science to sexuality and history. Presented by Adam Laats.
NCSE's work to promote science literacy and challenge threats to science education is funded by donors. Please consider making a contribution today at https://ncse.ngo/donate-scopes-2025. Thank you to all who support our work.
