SCIENTISTS CALL FOR GREATER ALLIANCE OF CHURCH & SCIENCE
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On December 30, 1924, The Evening Star lists four features "of scientific knowledge brought to light...before...the American Association for the Advancement of Science*" meeting here in the Nation's Capital.
The four features include...
^Heart disease is now the #1 killer
^Chlorine gas is worthless as a cure for colds & disease
^American-born families may be in danger of disappearing by the invasion of alien-born families
^William Jennings Bryan's views on the theory of evolution are a danger to religion showing the need for closer alliance of the church and science
In regard to the last finding, The Star opines...
"Mr. Bryan considers all of his...beliefs as of a certitude permitting no discussion."
The 'Great Commoner' is deemed an "amateur" on the issue of evolution when compared to Charles Darwin, the "professional."
JFK+50 NOTE
The theory of evolution, developed by Charles Darwin, explains how organisms evolve or change over time...descending from a small number of species & occurring through natural selection.
*AAAS, located at 1200 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., was founded in 1848 in Philadelphia, PA. It is a non-profit organization promoting co-operation among scientists, defending scientific freedom & supporting science education.
SOURCE
"Bryan's Evolution Opinions Declared Menace To Church," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., December 30, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
