Anti-Evolution Litigation Hits Russia

Islam Online yesterday reported that a 15-year old Russian student, Masha Shraiber, and her father are suing to require Russian state schools to teach Creationism along with Darwin's theory of evolution. The suit, seeking a rewrite of textbooks, argues that teaching only evolution violates the freedoms of religion and conscience protected by the Russian Constitution. Plaintiffs in the case are being supported by three lawyers representing the Russian Orthodox, Muslim and Jewish communities, all of which support the teaching of Creationism.