This is Cates

Cates is a teacher in the small town of Hillsboro.

"On a raked level above it is the courthouse square, the Main Street and the converging streets of the town."(7)



"Which is hungrier-my stomach or my soul?" (63)

Ronald is an open minded man, and being a biology teacher, introduces his students to the theory of Evolution; but being blinded by an unwavering alliance with organized religion and all of it's teachings, the local people have him arrested.

"I say that there Bible-haters, these 'Evil-utionists,' are brewers of poison."(70)


"They're looking for something that's more perfect than what they already have. Why do you want to take that away from them when it's all they have?"(88)

Many of the locals, with aid of a famous politician, aim to make an example of Cates

"Gimme that old time religion, It's good enough for me!"(40)



"He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind."(71)

"Man was sort of evoluted from the old world monkeys"(78)

But, Cates is not alone in his struggle...

A revolutionary, and sometimes infamous free thinker comes to the aid of Cates, and believes that they can take their case all the way to the supreme court.

"He wants to destroy everybody's belief in the Bible, and in God!"(56)

But Cates and his newfound aid come under fire almost immediately.

"We must not abandon faith! Faith is the most important thing!"(29)



How will this story end?

Find Out this Summer!