

Ep. 355 What They Didn’t Tell You About the Scopes Monkey Trial
Oct 29, 2024
Delve into the Scopes Monkey Trial, where the real battle went beyond science versus religion. Discover surprising insights about the legal strategies used by the ACLU and Clarence Darrow's fiery cross-examination of William Jennings Bryan. Examine the contentious clash between biblical literalism and scientific skepticism, and how the trial sparked a broader dialogue on education and belief systems. Controversial topics like racial classifications and eugenics also emerge, complicating the narrative of evolution and civilization.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Rethinking the Scopes Trial
02:39 • 21min
The Evolution of Civilization and Controversial Racial Classifications
23:31 • 2min
Clash of Ideologies: The Scopes Monkey Trial Examined
25:33 • 5min
The Clash of Biblical Literalism and Scientific Skepticism
30:56 • 40min
Faith vs. Science: A Heated Debate
01:10:59 • 52min