You don't seem to understand how a republic works. The legislature passed a law. That is what they are supposed to do, despite your protestations.
This "gigantic propaganda tool" is only in your dreams. I am constantly told here what science is, and it does not use propaganda.
Yeah, they passed a law, and somebody forced a prosecution under it. So where's the problem.
Science doesn't use propaganda, but those who have an interest in the political fight to keep religion out of science classes certainly can. It's called fighting fire with fire. As to how big it is, one of your own who wrote the article this thread is based on, complains about it, as did you. Geez, inconsistent or what?