Examines sociopolitical conditions that allowed pro-creationist and anti-evolutionist movements to thrive in Georgia and other southern States. Describes efforts by leading citizens to influence legislation toward propagation of the creationist philosophy, especially in education. Stresses the need for scientists and educators to oppose…

Proposes a way to reconcile evolution with creationism by hypothesizing that the universe was created when the scientific evidence shows, speculating that this was when God began the series of creations described in Genesis, and assuming that God gave humans intelligence to uncover the methods by which he ordained scientific evolution. (Author/MJL)

The creationism controversy reflects not so much a conflict between science and religion as the emergence of a new cultural sensibility that is antiscientific, irrational, and influenced by the symbolism of modern communications. Science and religion must unite to rebuild the spirit of honest inquiry that is currently being eroded. (Author/MJL)

Reports findings of surveys administered in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee, on biology teachers' reactions to the debate over evolution and creation in the teaching of origins. Indicates that most teachers placed moderate stress on evolution in their classes, opposed mandating creationism, and disapproved of legislative interference in science…

Discusses an Arkansas State law that required balanced treatment of creationism and evolution in the study of human origins. Describes arguments for and against the law as presented at a courtroom trial in which it was decided that the law was unconstitutional, and that creationism had no legitimate educational purpose. (Author/MJL)

Presents a U.S. District Court judge's judgment, injunction, and opinion which enjoined the Arkansas Board of Education from implementing a State law that mandated balanced treatment for creation science and evolution science in school. Contends that creationism has no educational merit and that the law is unconstitutional. (Author/MJL)