Tennessee: Fight to stop creationism in schools

Scientists are pleading with the Governor of Tennessee to veto a proposed law known as the ''Monkey Bill'', which would allow creationism to be taught in the classroom.

The measure has already passed through the state's legislature, dominated by the conservative Tea Party wing of the Republican Party, and Governor Bill Haslam had until Tuesday to veto it.

If passed, Tennessee would become the second state after Louisiana to let teachers challenge the accepted science on evolution and climate change.

Critics say the law encourages the teaching of the theory of ''intelligent design'', which holds that a higher being must have been responsible for the development of all life forms.

Mr Haslam, who is also a Republican, has said he will ''probably'' approve the bill, which will automatically become law if he does nothing.

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Tennessee: Fight to stop creationism in schools

Tennessee: Fight to stop creationism in schools

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