Darrow believed the Scopes Trial was fundamentally about free speech because it highlighted the conflict between scientific inquiry and religious dogma. He argued that the trial was not just about teaching evolution in schools, but also about the broader principle of allowing individuals to express and explore diverse ideas freely. By defending John Scopes, Darrow aimed to challenge the restrictive laws that stifled intellectual freedom and promoted a more open discourse on controversial subjects. Ultimately, he saw the trial as a pivotal moment for civil liberties and the right to think critically.
He was a defense attorney in the Scopes trial
In 1925 the State of Tennessee accused substitute high school teacher John T. Scopes of violating state law by teaching human evolution in a state-funded school. The trial is known as the Scopes Trial or the Scopes Monkey Trial. Scopes was found guilty and fined $100. The verdict subsequently was overturned. The trial featured two famous attorneys. William Jennings Bryan argued for the prosecution. Clarence Darrow represented Scopes.
John Scopes for teaching evolution
John Scopes for teaching evolution
John Scopes for teaching evolution
John Scopes for teaching evolution
Scopes was fined and the law was upheld
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Bryan represented the state which had a law against teaching evolution and believed totally the Bible account of the creation. Darrow was an atheist who was against the state law, defended evolution and Stokes's right to teach it.
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John Scopes for teaching evolution