The Scopes Trial's centennial highlights the ongoing debate over religion in American public schools. The 1925 trial, which saw a teacher prosecuted for teaching evolution, foreshadows current legal battles over displaying the Ten Commandments and other religious practices in schools. Conservatives push for increased religious presence, while advocates for church-state separation fight back. This reflects a broader culture war, with some viewing the rise of secularism and multiculturalism as a threat to their cultural dominance. The legal fight continues, mirroring the tensions and divisions seen a century ago.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.