God, Darwin and the Dinosaurs

February 21, 1989
55 min
Season 16 - Episode 5: God, Darwin and the Dinosaurs

Season 16 - Episode 5: God, Darwin and the Dinosaurs

NOVA - Backdrop

Overview

In an Idaho classroom, teacher Phil Gerrish puts an unorthodox interpretation on the day's biology lesson. As students take notes, he explains that creationism is a valid scientific explanation for the origin on life. Once relying solely on the literal word of the Bible to make their case, creationists now argue that the scientific evidence is on their side. NOVA reports on this new twist in the long-running battle between creationism and evolution.

Episode Information

TV Show

NOVA

Season

Season 16

Episode Number

5

Air Date

February 21, 1989

Runtime

55 minutes