Winter 2006

Lawsuits Delve into Science vs. Religion

by Phyllis Raybin Emert

Since the 1859 publication of Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species, there has been an ongoing debate about the origins of life on earth. That debate pits supporters of Darwin's theory of evolution against religious creationists who believe the creation stories as told in the Bible.

Challenges over Evolution vs. Creationism Through the Years

High Court Revisits Church-State Debate

by Barbara Sheehan

More than 200 years since the Bill of Rights was ratified in America, our society and our courts continue to debate the intent of the First Amendment and the boundaries that exist between church and state.

Freedom of the Press Helps Everyone, Not Just Reporters

by Cheryl Baisden

In some countries, writing an article like this-where different ideas and opinions are expressed-would be illegal, and could land you in jail. But in the United States, the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens the right to express themselves in print.

U.S. Supreme Court Update

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