The nation became increasingly secular, not overtly or specifically religious, after World War I. Mainline churches responded by loosening theological strictures and sectarian differences, while a wide variety of conservative evangelical Protestants emphasized the literal interpretation of the Bible and belief in the Second Coming of Christ.
To complete your discussion assignment, please do the following:
Consider the Scopes trial of 1925. Imagine yourself as part of the jury. Write a one to two paragraph post that answers the following:
What would this trial represent to you?
Do you think, at this time, you would have likely believed in evolution and how might you feel about the role of public education?
Would you believe in secular and religious divides?
Do you think you would have made the same judgement?
What precedent did the outcome of the trial set for the future? Give one example of how this divide is still seen today, using specific examples of real events.
