We may have more allies out there than we think when it comes to this issue of teaching evolution in public schools. Many Americans want to reconcile their faith with modern science and are rejecting the Religious Right’s claim that the two must be in conflict.

An Indiana legislator has introduced a bill that would introduce religion into public schools in a variety of ways.

The courts have been clear that creationism can’t be taught in public schools because it’s grounded in religion. Creationism takes a literal interpretation of the Bible favored by fundamentalist Christians (but rejected by millions of mainstream, moderate and progressive Christians) and tries to dress it up in a lab coat.