BackStory with the American History Guys » evangelism http://backstoryradio.org VFH Radio at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:40:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Public radio that explores the historical context of todays news. BackStory with the American History Guys no BackStory with the American History Guys vafh-web@virginia.edu vafh-web@virginia.edu (BackStory with the American History Guys) Copyright Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, All rights reserved. VFH Radio at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities history, ed ayers, brian baloah, peter onuf, vfh, humanities, BackStory with the American History Guys » evangelism http://backstory.vfhblogs.org/files/powerpress/backstory_144.jpg http://backstoryradio.org In the Beginning: Evolution & Creation in America http://backstoryradio.org/of-monkeys-and-men-the-history-of-science-and-religion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=of-monkeys-and-men-the-history-of-science-and-religion http://backstoryradio.org/of-monkeys-and-men-the-history-of-science-and-religion/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:41:49 +0000 ev5v http://backstory.vfhblogs.org/?p=1169 In 1925, Tennessee high school teacher John Scopes was charged with violating a state law banning the teaching of evolution. Back then, many people believed the Scopes “Monkey Trial” would be the last gasp of the anti-evolution movement. But 85 years later, only a minority of Americans believe Darwin was right.

On this episode of BackStory, the History Guys explore the ways Americans have attempted to grapple with the biggest question of them all: “Where did we come from?” Together, they trace the ups and downs in the relationship between science  and religion. Are there times when the two have not been at odds? How did the Founders conceive of “creation,” and why did the idea of extinction pose such a challenge to their worldview? How were Darwin’s ideas received in the U.S., and why did it take six decades before public school systems started challenging the teaching of his theories? What lessons does history offer those interested in charting a peaceful relationship between science and religion in the future?

Guests Include:

  • Joe Wilkey – Head of the Department of Science at Rhea County High School, Evensville, TN.

Features and Highlights

Listen to an extended interview with Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Further Reading

Resources galore! The BackStory team has pulled together some outside material to help you navigate the world of origin stories.

Even Further…

 

]]> http://backstoryradio.org/of-monkeys-and-men-the-history-of-science-and-religion/feed/ 21 christianity,evangelism,evolution,fundamentalism,religion,science The "Scopes Monkey Trial" has come to symbolize the fundamental conflict between science and religion... but are the two necessarily opposed? (http://backstoryradio.org/files/2010/03/godadam-e1269883893851.jpg) In 1925, Tennessee high school teacher John Scopes was charged with violating a state law banning the teaching of evolution. Back then, many people believed the Scopes "Monkey Trial" would be the last gasp of the anti-evolution movement. But 85 years later, only a minority of Americans believe Darwin was right. On this episode of BackStory, the History Guys explore the ways Americans have attempted to grapple with the biggest question of them all: “Where did we come from?” Together, they trace the ups and downs in the relationship between science  and religion. Are there times when the two have not been at odds? How did the Founders conceive of “creation,” and why did the idea of extinction pose such a challenge to their worldview? How were Darwin’s ideas received in the U.S., and why did it take six decades before public school systems started challenging the teaching of his theories? What lessons does history offer those interested in charting a peaceful relationship between science and religion in the future? Guests Include: * Ronald Numbers - Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (http://histsci.wisc.edu/people/faculty/numbers.shtml). * Joe Wilkey - Head of the Department of Science at Rhea County High School, Evensville, TN. Features and Highlights Listen to an extended interview (http://backstoryradio.org/in-the-beginning-features-and-highlights/) with Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Further Reading Resources galore! The BackStory team has pulled together some outside material (http://backstoryradio.org/in-the-beginning-further-reading/) to help you navigate the world of origin stories. Even Further... * Full Show Transcript (http://backstoryradio.org/in-the-beginning-transcript/)   BackStory with the American History Guys no 54:53