Cobb evolution case draws offers of help
By KRISTINA TORRES
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 02/04/05

The Cobb County school board has a standing offer of help and money from a powerful Christian legal group as it appeals a federal court ruling banning its textbook disclaimers about evolution.

The Alliance Defense Fund, founded 11 years ago by leaders of nationally known ministries such as Focus on the Family and Campus Crusade for Christ, made the offer as late as Jan. 20 in a letter to Cobb school board attorney Linwood Gunn.

Board Chairwoman Kathie Johnstone also received a letter Jan. 15, two days before the board voted to appeal. However, Johnstone said Thursday it was not a consideration in the board's decision and that the board had no plans to accept it or any other offers of help.