NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 4 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Hickman, Larry A. – Education and Culture, 2009
There seems to be an unwritten agreement among most Americans that there are three topics that are best avoided in polite company: (1) politics; (2) personal finances; and (3) religion. The American reluctance to discuss religion with acquaintances at a dinner party or picnic may be a part of a larger phenomenon: a manifestation of the secularism…
Descriptors: Religion, Constitutional Law, Religious Organizations, Interviews
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Le Clercq, Frederic S. – American Biology Teacher, 1974
Examines the legal and constitutional implications of the fundamentalist movement to win equal time for creation doctrine in science and biology textbooks. (JR)
Descriptors: Biology, Creationism, Educational Problems, Evolution
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Bjorklun, Eugene C. – Religion and Public Education, 1988
Reviews the evolution-creationism issue in public schools from the 1925 Scopes trial to 1980s cases. Analyzes major aspects of "Edwards v. Aguillard" in which the U.S. Supreme Court found the 1981 Louisiana statute requiring balanced treatment of creationism and evolution unconstitutional. Suggests future implications of the issue for…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Bjorklun, Eugene C. – Religion & Public Education, 1992
Reviews the controversy of teaching evolution and creationism in public schools from the early years of the twentieth century until today. Identifies two stages of the legal challenges to the teaching of evolution. Contends that academic freedom issues may provide another avenue to the Supreme Court for those supporting creationism. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Creationism