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INHERIT THE WIND  

A look at the continuing controversy over the teaching of evolution in the classroom. How proponents of Creationism and "Intelligent Design" continue to villify Darwin and turn school boards into battlefields.
This paper is about the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial and its effect on the teaching of evolution in schools.
My opinion on the debate over evolution and intelligent design in schools, and a possible solution of just teaching both.
Religion is one of the most hotly debated issues in American politics today. Many believe the United States is a secular nation and religion should be left at the door when people step into public life. Are they right?
Evolutionists, Humanists, Creationists, Intelligent Designers, Atheists and Scientologists have all weighed in on Darwin's theory. Here are five rational reasons why evolution simply makes no sense.
This article take you into a closer look on the different view on evolution which is both a scientific fact and theory.
If one reads the actual historical record of the famous Scopes "Monkey" Trial it is evident that Inherit the Wind (a play about the trial, used in classrooms) not only misleads students, but is guilty of promoting the "narrow thinking" it rallies against.
Through great American literature, the United States Court system has been ripped apart and we know see all of the things wrong with it. Through 2 books and a play, I will show you how these flaws affect everyone.
In only presenting certain aspects of the historical records, Religions are indoctrinating the uneducated public and securing a tidy income base.
When you're the man in charge, sometimes you just can't win.
Sometime in the future, five reviled American Presidents meet in Purgatory, where they have to expiate their sins. Alas, they're having a tough time of it. This quarrelsome quintet consists of Warren Harding, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.
I know it's a cheat. But I just couldn't make up my mind.
Annabeth moves into a new house and discovers something dangerous in the basement, but as dangerous as her next door neighbor.
Leadership is a big deal these days. And when you look at Enron and the fall of key leaders in business, politics and even the church-you have to wonder if anyone really has a foundation on character. Well maybe the red letter verses provide the clues!
When reading about the Chumash, you will learn about who they were, where they lived along the California coastline, how long they inhabited California, the religion they practiced and how they saw the world, where they are and what happened to then over time.
This article shares information about the Hollywood of 1960 and information on the movies made that year.
Cambodia is a beautiful country, known for its architecture and landscape. After almost 30 years of war and destruction, the Cambodian people are rebuilding their lives, land, and culture.
The work examines the relations between men and women of the renaissance; how shakespeare created a world of irony; how women and men usurped their roles, and the foolishness of life itself.
Just as Rome begins to make a comeback in the 10th century, a young prince is elected pope. Part Nero, part Paris Hilton, this is the true story of how one man wounded the papacy's reputation and nearly took Rome with it.
Wind turbines seem to be a perfect solution to the polution problem because they will supply our energy cleanly, yet there are objections. Here are the results of my research, which were undertaken with an unbiased attitude.
With an amazing 110 discs, this United Artists film collection has all the best movies from 1940 to 2000 - and beyond
Fredric March was one of the screen's most handsome leading men. He was not just a "pretty" face, however, but a versatile, highly-skilled actor.
There were few actors who came across as naturally on the big screen as Spencer Tracy. Find out more about the life and work of this extraordinary star.
The principle expressed in Hebrew wisdom literature (Bible) says that sowing the wind will bring an increase into a whirlwind, in other words, it gets worse if you start it out bad.
Paul Muni was dedicated to portraying the characters he played in films as realistically as possible. His dedication to his art was uncompromising and was one of the reasons he was a frequent Oscar nominee.
A sequel to It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World? Can it be done? Should it be done? Only time, apparently, will tell.
An analysis of two themes persistent across various Japanese religious traditions: purification, rituals and charms; and religion in everday life.
The Christian life is not a religion. In fact, to call it that is actually confusing, because it makes us think of rules, protocols, and techniques; it brings up images of frequent ceremonies and customs.
It is widely believed that the evidence which supports the theory of evolution and the lack there of for the theory of creation would suggest that evolution is fact, while creation is not. This is not necessarily true, both theories can co-exist.
An encounter I had that made me angry about religion.
These is 10 things I just don't like about Religion.
This essay has a very logical debate with BIble references on the subject of Organized Christian Religion. With this essay I wish to make people use common sense and to open their eyes in order to see truth through the lies of the church.
Judson Laipply and his "Life is Change" message. How he created the Evolution of Dance to give a visual representation of his message.
Overview of the Novus Spiritus religion with links to the NS homepage.
The theory of Evolution is often misunderstood and misrepresented. Common arguments against evolution are all seriously flawed.
Society evolves throughout generations trying to improve the next and accumulating years of experience. This evolution has brought us to realize how opposite we are to Nature.
Religion should be less about having answers and more about questions. Failure to do this leads to suffering and division.
Art deco plays a large and impressively lavish part in the evolution of the modern art community. The bold colors and blending curves are the key to true art deco creations, while expressive and bold colors also contribute to the role of the art deco movement.
Ben Stein has given us a classic movie character, great tips on making money in the stock market and knows how to write well. But he's not a diplomat--and we need one to bring the evolution and creation sides together--as well as all the other potential sides...
Greg Kokul, a teacher and philosopher, unveils the truth about our culture's view on religion, while challenging the way we think.
Theistic evolution allows for the thought that God pre-programmed the universe to develop and thereby used evolution to create.
Creationism is not the opposing view of evolution. Crerationism deals with how the Earth & universe were created. Evolution deals with how life progressed after it began on Earth.
This article examines the traditional arguments that attempt to derail the religious institutions subsisting today and argue them by portraying the truth about religion being a form of faith not a science experiment.
Marx said that religion is the opium of the masses. Vulgarising this oft-quoted saying, the close followers of Marx repudiated religion. But what Marx had wanted to mean? He never wanted to repudiate religion...
I read Torrey Meeks' article about science trumping religion, and I couldn't help but wonder what might spawn such righteous indignation.
The creative tension between science and religion is a good thing because it generates communication. However, scientists should speak from the laboratory, not the bully pulpit.
Dick York Biography
There are many misconceptions about what it means to be an atheist and why atheists reject belief in God. Here, I intend to clear some of them up.
Looking for that perfect book for that history buff in your family or circle of friends? Here are ten ideas to get you started.