REL-2121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: John T. Scopes, William Jennings Bryan, Clarence Darrow
Document Summary
Conservatism & the rise of the religious right: state of tennessee v. john thomas scopes (dayton, tennessee 1925, first live broadcast of a trial in american history, william jennings bryan, clarence darrow. Evolution vs. creationism: scientists and religious leaders on both sides, more scientists came to support creationism as more fundamentalists went to college, in 1991, nearly half of americans believed in creationism. Political mobilization of religious conservatives (1979: grassroots effort that made alliances with powerful people and institutions, and took full advantage of the media. African americans denied entry until 1971, but interracial dating still prohibited: class. Religion in new media: broadcasting: radio and television, journals and magazines, films, popular culture. 20th century american apocalypses: william james bryan, the cold war & nuclear weapons, pop culture, preparedness and disaster.
