Evolution speech Bryan sets forth Tennessee anti evolution law
Mrs. Bryan made public William Jennings Bryan’s address critiquing the Tennessee anti evolution law. He argues the case is national, a battle between unbelief and Christian faith, and contends the law infringes on constitutional rights while undermining Bible teachings about creation, reproduction, and the purpose of science. He outlines five indictments against evolution and its influence on society and faith.
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Evolution and Religion Clash in Bryan Darrow Debate
Dayton Tenn July 28 AP text of Mr Bryan address discusses evolution challenging Bible creation, atheism risks, and science versus religion. He rejects Darrow's defense framing, cites Nietzche, warns universities feed poisonous material, and urges jury to weigh religion's role in moral life.
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Evolution Clash in Tennessee Trial Over Public School Teaching
The speech excerpts critique Darwin and evolution, arguing religion and science must coexist. It presents a courtroom focus on state authority, parental rights, and the law banning teaching of evolution that contradicts Biblical creation. The record underscores public education, religious liberty, and the public welfare in Tennessee.
Evolution controversy in Dayton High School case debate
The document argues against teaching evolution in schools, asserting it undermines biblical faith. It cites Hunter's Civic Biology and Darwin, claiming evolution conflicts with Genesis, questions man’s lineage, and warns of agnosticism and atheism. The speaker appeals to jurors about the dangers to religious faith.
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Evolution and Religion Clash in Tennesseans Debate
RETNA Neb July 28 AP. William Jennings Bryan urged replacing the Eagle as America’s emblem with a Hen. He argued evolution challenges faith and that Darwin’s shift from orthodox belief to agnosticism undermines religious truth. The piece questions how educators should handle evolution’s influence on faith and morality.
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