You must have misunderstood.
Those arguing FOR the teaching of evolution argued that both sides should be taught in the interest of academic freedom. Of course, this was disingenuous.
Funny that atheists/evolutionists claim the mantel of science and claim that anyone who doesn’t reject a Creator is not a scientist, when, not only the founders of modern science referred to a Creator, but the FOUNDATIONS of modern science itself rely on the concepts of the Judeo-Christian God.
Those espousing creationism aren't scientists, any more than those promoting evolution are theologians. And those who say all evolutionist are atheist are merely fools.