Have evolutionists ever been oppressed?

Question

There are so many cases of religious oppression, such as Tibet's oppression by China. Have evolutionists ever been oppressed?

(If you could find your sources, it would be most helpful!)

Answer 1

No,Scopes lost the case.But was made out to be a hero.And since then,it is creationists that are vilified for their beliefs.

Answer 2

Google the "Scope's Monkey Trial."

Answer 3

Yes there have been. For example Scope's Monkey Trial, but also Charles Darwin's persecution after Origin of the Species

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reaction_to...

And also from religious groups. Its not so much an outright persection, more a long running heated debate.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objections_...

I hope these help.