KENTUCKY: Creationists To Sue State For Noah's Ark Theme Park Tax Breaks

As many of you know, Answers In Genesis, the operators of Kentucky's Creation Museum, are building a new theme park centered around a "life-size recreation of Noah's Ark." To get a job there, you must attest that you absolutely totally believe that God drowned everybody in the world because he loved them so much. In December 2014 the state of Kentucky told them, "No, you can't have $18M in public tax rebate money. You won't let non-Christians work there. Duh!"

Today Answers In Genesis announced that they are suing Kentucky to get the money.

Although the program is available to all qualifying tourist attractions seeking to build in the state, AiG’s application was rejected solely because of the religious identity and message of AiG. The lawsuit explains how this action by Kentucky officials, including Gov. Steve Beshear, violates federal and state law and amounts to unlawful viewpoint discrimination. “Our organization spent many months attempting to reason with state officials so that this lawsuit would not be necessary,” said AiG President Ken Ham. “However, the state was so insistent on treating our religious entity as a second-class citizen that we were simply left with no alternative but to proceed to court. This is the latest example of increasing government hostility towards religion in America, and it’s certainly among the most blatant.”

And since Ken Ham loves to be on camera, he's made a video explaining how he totally deserves $18M in public money.

Creationist Ken Ham: New Atheism TV Channel Is Meant To Indoctrinate Children

"This new TV channel highlights the growing intolerance towards Christianity in particular, and other religions, with the exception of their own. The new channel brags of having 'superstition-free programming,' which implies that religion is just silly superstition but atheism is rational and logical. Where are all their books, websites, and magazines that argue against the mythical Easter Bunny? This is because they do know God exists but they are suppressing the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18). And why do atheists care so much about proclaiming their message? Atheism offers no hope and is ultimately a totally purposeless religion. If you die, that’s all there is, so why do atheists push so hard to preach their message of hopelessness? Why does it matter to them what anyone believes? It’s because they have the knowledge of God stamped on their hearts but are living in rebellion against their Creator (Romans 1:18; 3:10, 24–25). Sadly, this new TV channel is not just targeting adults with a hopeless message of godlessness, but they are also trying to indoctrinate children into an atheistic worldview." - Ken Ham, head of the Creation Museum, which is seeking $18M in tax rebates in order to teach children that the world is 6000 years old.

Ken Ham: Bill Maher Is Taunting God To Smite Him For Blasphemy

"Why does God allow Bill Maher to continue his increasing God-hating comments? He really is tempting God. It’s as if he’s saying, 'Come on God, I’m saying more and more outrageous things about You—come on—come and get me!' Bill Maher is blaming God for death because he does not want to accept that he is a sinner in need of salvation. He wants to be his own god—he shakes his fist at the God who created man and also provides the gift of salvation for those who will receive it. We need to pray for Bill Maher. In his present spiritual state, he will not only die once but twice: 'But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death' (Revelation 21:8). I truly fear for Bill Maher’s soul." - Creation Museum head Ken Ham, writing for Answers In Genesis.

Ken Ham Denounces Pat Robertson

"Pat Robertson is so misinformed and deceived. Sad that so many will believe him (who is neither a scientist, nor a Bible scholar rather than open their Bibles and see that evolution and millions of years are totally incompatible with the first 11 chapters of Genesis and rather than think for themselves and check out creationist web sites like Answers in Genesis. He condemns Bishop Ussher (a brilliant Bible scholar and incredible student of history and ancient writings), but couldn’t even get the time of Ussher's life correct. Not the 1800s but 1581-1656. Oh, that God would convict and open the eyes of Christian leaders and Christian college and seminary professors, so many of whom are as uninformed and deceived as Pat Robertson. God have mercy." - Creation Museum director Ken Ham, who is very upset that Pat Robertson doesn't believe in Young Earth Creationism.

Bill Nye Vs Ken Ham

Bill Nye The Science Guy tonight debated Creation Museum head Ken Ham in an event that has been posted in full to YouTube.

"I just want to remind us all there are billions of people in the world who are deeply religious, who get enriched by the wonderful sense of community by their religion," said Nye, who wore his trademark bow tie. "But these same people do not embrace the extraordinary view that the Earth is somehow only 6,000 years old." Nye said technology keeps the U.S. ahead as a world leader and he worried that if creationism is taught to children the country would fall behind. "If we continue to eschew science ... we are not going to move forward," Nye said. "We will not embrace natural laws. We will not make discoveries. We will not invent and innovate and stay ahead." Ham showed the theater audience of about 800 people — and those watching the debate live on the Internet — slides backing up his assertions. "Creation is the only viable model of historical science confirmed by observational science in today's modern scientific era," Ham said. He also introduced scientists who he said were also creationists. "I believe the word 'science' has been hijacked by secularists," Ham said

Some of Nye's biggest supporters have tweeted their disappointment with his performance. Watch and give us your own reviews.

Bill Nye To Debate Creationist Wacko

From the website of the Creation Museum comes this message from their director Ken Ham:

Most of you will recall Mr. Nye as the bow-tied host of the popular children’s TV program Bill Nye the Science Guy. On his TV program, watched by millions of children over the years both on TV and as videos in science classrooms, Nye promoted evolutionary ideas. In recent times he has often been seen on TV interview shows and YouTube videos, where he has defended evolution. Nye was the “2010 Humanist of the Year” as awarded by the American Humanist Association.  Because our ministry theme for 2013 and for 2014 is “Standing Our Ground, Rescuing Our Kids,” our staff thought that a debate on creation vs. evolution with a man who has influenced so many children to believe in evolution would be a good idea. Now, those of you who know me realize that I don’t relish public debates, so please pray for me. But this debate will help highlight the fact that so many young people are dismissing the Bible because of evolution, and even many young people who had grown up in the church decided to leave the church because they saw evolution as showing the Bible could not be trusted.

The debate will be live-streamed on February 4th. Get the popcorn ready. (Tipped by JMG reader Kevin)