In the early 1990's, however, a new breed of creationists appeared. These neo-creos, as they have been called, are no Dogpatch hayseeds. They have Ph.D.'s and occupy positions at some of the better universities. The case they make against Darwinism does not rest on the authority of Scripture; rather, it proceeds from premises that are scientific and philosophical, invoking esoteric ideas in molecular biology, information theory and the logic of hypothesis testing.

Quinn could only smile at the old dame's manner. Just as Connie had told him, she was immediately reigning over everything with matrician authority.

Wind the film back a few frames.

Apparently it was a water gun, but it was a very, very realistic replica.