What was the purpose of Mr. Darrow's questions

The purpose of Mr. Darrow's questions as explained by Mr. Darrow was an effort to "show the people what fundamentalism is." Bryan stood from the witness stand to tell Darrow, the judge, and the assembled spectators that its purpose was to cast "slurs upon the Bible." Witnesses said that he had made a considerable study of the Bible, including its interpretation on the particular question involved.